The Daily Bruin

The Students for Life Club is excited to host guest speaker Liberty Pike, who works for Oregon Right to Life, tomorrow (Wednesday), Nov. 8. She will be addressing the issue of abortion and the depth and importance of the pro-life cause from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Hoover 103.

Pike will also be talking about how to love those who have been affected by abortion and what our actions should be to balance grace and truth together. All are welcome to the event, and we hope to bring a light to a topic that is so easily pushed into the darkness and never talked about.

Questions? Contact Hannah Thom (hthom16@georgefox.edu).

Employee Empowerment orientation for all new employees
Beginning in November, newly hired employees will attend a new hire orientation with the director of employee relations.  When an offer is accepted by a new hire, Employee Empowerment will schedule that employee for the next available orientation within three days of his or her start date. During orientation, employees will complete their new hire employment documents and receive an overview about being an employee at George Fox. Benefits-eligible employees will stay and receive a full benefits orientation as well. To ensure a new employee has a great first impression, other items that supervisors and coworkers will want to prepare for would include providing a new employee training plan, preparing a welcoming work space and scheduling a campus tour.

Changes to hiring process
In order provide better service to our employees and to ensure that we comply with federal and state employment laws, Employee Empowerment is implementing a new and improved hiring process. Work related agreements must be entered into by utilizing the Approval to Recruit process. If hiring managers desire to enter into a work-related agreement with any person (including current employees) without utilizing the Approval to Recruit process, they must first contact Employee Empowerment for guidance and pre-approval to hire. Check requests will no longer be accepted as hiring documentation.  Thank you for your commitment to this critical matter.

We are here to help, so please contact Employee Empowerment with any hiring related questions.

What to get #blessed? Enroll in one of these must-take courses in spring 2018 from some of our amazing professors:

CHMN 241-A: Youth Ministry – Methods and Practice with Steve Sherwood
Walk alongside your peers, while developing hands on skills for ministry in any context.

RELI 460-A: Issues in Contemporary Mission with Sarita Gallagher
Dive into all things missions, gaining unmatched understanding of major world issues such as sex-trafficking and global poverty, and learning how to respond to these issues as followers of Christ.

RELI 215-C: Women in Christian History with  Jeanine Graham
The Bible is full of courageous women of faith from whom we can gain extensive insight into the way women and men participate in contemporary ministry together; come explore with us!

CHMN 330-A: Youth Ministry – Theology and Philosophy of Ministry with Steve Sherwood
Focus on the ever-important development of strong theology for youth ministry; youth ministry is much more than playing games and eating pizza, after all!

RELI/INTL 440-A: World Religions with Sarita Gallagher
Study the unique differences across religious, cultural and linguistic borders, asking poignant questions about being Christ-followers in our multi-religious world.

Learn more here and enroll today!

Are you interested in participating in tough conversations around race, faith and diversity? Are you in the midst of understanding your own racial/cultural identity?

The Intercultural Resource Center invites you to participate in our unique leadership program that will encourage growth, relationship and cultural awareness. This unique student leadership opportunity is for students who are seeking to be culturally engaged and who have a desire to see change take place on campus. In addition to training with your peers on a weekly basis, students involved in the program will be attending the SCORR (Student Congress of Racial Reconciliation Conference) in the month of February, hosted at Biola University.

Applications are open from Oct. 30 through Nov. 10. Use this link to apply.

If you have any questions about the Cultural Ambassador program, contact Rachel Leong (rleong16@georgefox.edu).

George Fox commuter students are needed to take a quick 10-question survey to help out students in a consumer behavior class. Follow this link below to take it!

Questions? Contact Missy Downs (mdowns15@georgefox.edu).

The Office of Student Life is sponsoring “Real Conversations about Sexual Violence.” Join us from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9, in Canyon Commons 101, 102 and 103.

Shannon Buckmaster, a George Fox alumna, will share her survivor’s experience of sexual assault. Attendees will also learn about important on- and off-campus resources for survivors. Elective chapel credit is available.

Questions? Please contact student life at studentlife@georgefox.edu.

George Fox University’s School of Physical Therapy will be offering its second annual Health Screening Clinic on Thursday, Nov. 30, between 3 and 6 p.m. in the Roberts Center. Blood pressure, ECG measures, vital signs, flexibility and strength will be assessed, among other tests.

Participants should expect 20 to 25 minutes to complete the session. To sign up, click on this link. Questions can be addressed to Jason Brumitt (jbrumitt@georgefox.edu).

The event detailed below has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience.

The university community is invited to Art Talk tonight (Monday) as graphic designer David Carson speaks from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Chehalem Cultural Center (415 E. Sheridan St.).

Carson is an American graphic designer, art director and surfer. He is best known for his innovative magazine design and use of experimental typography. He was the art director for the magazine Ray Gun, in which he employed much of the typographic and layout style for which he is known. In particular, his widely imitated aesthetic defined the so-called “grunge typography” era.

There will be food and drink at the talk, as well as a question-and-answer time.

Contact Elizabeth Herrera (herrerae16@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Last call for the lost and found! It is filled to the brim, and all items not reunited with their owners will be donated to charitable causes on Friday afternoon, Nov. 10. Stop by the Security office during office hours to look for your lost item(s) before it’s too late.

Also, if you have left-behind items in your offices, get them to the Security office as soon as possible. Thanks!

Questions? Contact Nadine Kincaid (nkincaid@georgefox.edu).

Learn how to build new friendships, be a better friend, and improve your relationship skills. Whether you’re a social butterfly or wallflower, this class is for you! “The Friendship Factory” is a three-week class and will be held in the Health & Counseling Center classroom from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 14, and 21.

The class is open to students and employees, but space is limited to the first 15 people. Call 503-554-2340 with questions and to reserve your seat today!

International Cultural Celebration Week is Nov. 13-17. We are specifically looking for students to provide entertainment between 4-6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 15. We are open to any kind of performance such as singing, dancing, etc., but please check with me first. Students from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to share and use this opportunity to showcase their cultural talents/background.

If you’re interested or have further questions, contact me at ccha14@georgefox.edu by Nov. 11.

The Students for Life Club is excited to host guest speaker Liberty Pike, who works for Oregon Right to Life, this Wednesday, Nov. 8. She will be addressing the issue of abortion and the depth and importance of the pro-life cause from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Hoover 103.

Liberty will also be talking about how to love those who have been affected by abortion and what our actions should be to balance grace and truth together. All are welcome to the event, and we hope to bring a light to a topic that is so easily pushed into the darkness and never talked about.

Contact Hannah Thom (hthom16@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Hello Commuters!

Our commuter team is putting together some cool stuff based off your feedback to the Commuter Life Needs Assessment survey we sent out! One popular response many of you mentioned was to have some sort of small-group system set in place to get in touch with reps and other commuters on a more frequent basis.

Below is a list of available times that the commuter reps will be in the FoxHole to meet with whoever is wanting to join them. This is an intentional space for the reps to get to know and connect with you, as well as space for commuters to get connected with each other on a consistent basis. If you are interested in joining one of these groups, feel free to go to the FoxHole at a time below that you are available!

Here is when the groups are taking place:

• Brianna: Monday at 4 p.m.
• Jay: Tuesdays at 2 p.m.
• Ashlee: Tuesday at 3 p.m.
• Whitne: Thursday at 11 a.m.
• Bailey: Wednesday at 3 p.m.
• Ben: Friday at 4 p.m.

Whatever happens in the hour is up to your groups! We hope that this can be a time for you to build community with one another. We hope to see you there!

Email Brianna Martin-Ortega (bmartinortega16@georgefox.edu) if you have questions or need contact info for any of the groups.

Participate in International Cultural Celebration Week!

One of the exciting events of International Cultural Celebration Week is the Cultural Fair. The Cultural Fair is a two-hour period during which students have the chance to share their own cultural experience, or a culture they feel particularly drawn to, with the George Fox community by hosting a table displaying that culture. It is a wonderful opportunity for other students to taste, feel, hear, see and learn about other countries, regions and backgrounds.

There is still a need for students to participate in this wonderful event which will occur on Wednesday, Nov. 15 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Canyon Commons. Would you be interested organizing a booth? You will be reimbursed up to $50 for any items that need to be printed or purchased. We hope you will consider participating!

Questions? Contact Alex Pia (apia@georgefox.edu).

The Students for Life Club is excited to host guest speaker Liberty Pike, who works for Oregon Right to Life, on Wednesday, Nov. 8. She will be addressing the issue of abortion and the depth and importance of the pro-life cause from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Hoover 103.

Pike will also be talking about how to love those who have been affected by abortion and what our actions should be to balance grace and truth together. All are welcome to the event, and we hope to bring a light to a topic that is so easily pushed into the darkness and never talked about.

Questions? Contact Hannah Thom (hthom16@georgefox.edu).

Residence Life is looking for students that exhibit Christian maturity, humility, and leadership skills for our 2018-19 leadership teams. Presently, 66 students serve as Resident Assistants and Assistant Area Coordinators. We are looking for men and women who (a) seek to be stretched and transformed in their leadership roles, (b) value the diversity of our faith community, and (c) desire to invest deeply into the communities flourishing and growth. We would value your suggestions and recommendations for students to be considered for these positions.

We will personally encourage the students you recommend to seek candidacy in our programs. Past and current student leaders have reported that recommendations from peers, staff and faculty are one of the most important reasons they consider these positions. Personal encouragement goes a long way for students, especially for those who struggle to see themselves as qualified for leadership positions.

If you would like to recommend a student, fill out this response form by Monday, Nov. 19. We have moved to an electronic format for recommendations to reduce paper waste and costs.

If you have any questions, contact Dexter Ballard (ballardd@georgefox.edu).

Thank you to all faculty and administrators who have entered and finalized Spring semester textbook adoptions. We are near finalizing all current adoptions and will soon send out a missing adoptions report to your department. If you have not finalized your Spring 2018 course materials adoption, please do so this weekend. Thank you, and go Bruins!

Questions? Contact Michael Simmons (msimmons@georgefox.edu).

Catalyst Alternative High School in Newberg is looking for math tutors.

These students are some of the brightest out there, but due to past complications in school and/or home life, many of them have given up. The extra encouragement and guidance from you would be crucial to them understanding the material. The math levels are high school algebra 1 & 2, geometry, and statistics.

Follow this link for qualifications and responsibilities. Interested or have questions? Email Noelle at nho14@georgefox.edu.

The Office of Spiritual Life (SpiL) offers students annual opportunities to participate in SpiL trips. These domestic and international trips last anywhere from one to four weeks and challenge students to learn from and work alongside great people and model organizations in the context of their culture, community and complexities.

These trips are designed to share the “Be Known” promise beyond our campus as students meet, befriend and serve “Christ in the least of these,” particularly among people experiencing the various and complex realities of under-resourced communities. Our traveling teams do so by immersing in the cultural contexts and perspectives that exist outside of students’ familiar home culture and utilizing service as a means of nurturing Christian community development.

Our teams go with the mindset of being both learners and servants. Our primary goal through these short-term trips is to recognize, learn from, accentuate, encourage and build upon the assets and gifts of our global neighbors, partner organizations, and the neighbors and communities they live amongst and serve long term. We aspire to listen and learn, encourage and serve alongside to help enhance sustainable ministry and Christian community development, with the goal of coming home with a greater understanding of the kingdom and mission of God and our role in it wherever we live.

For more information and to apply, go to georgefox.edu/spiltrips. Applications are due Monday, Nov. 13.

So, in the words of Jesus, “Come and see!” (John 1:39)

Contact Monik Kadarmanto (mkadarmanto@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Today (Saturday) is the big sale at Friendsview Retirement Community! Swing by between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. for an all-Christmas garage sale. George Fox students get a special “half-off special” on all items.

Have questions? Contact Kathryn Saunders at ksaunders@georgefox.edu.