The Daily Bruin

A representative from the FBI will be in Canyon Commons today (Thursday) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come on over and talk to a recruiter about their Honors Internship Program, a 10-week, paid internship for college undergraduate and graduate students.

While exploring the FBI’s exciting career options, students work side-by-side with FBI employees at its Washington, D.C.-area headquarters or in field offices around the country. Open to a wide range of academic areas, this internship offers experiences students can’t find elsewhere.

To learn more and apply at FBIJobs.gov.

Are you a George Fox employee who is pregnant or mothering young children? Join this lunchtime network of employee women for informal connection and conversation. Bring your own lunch and come and go as you please.

We will be in Hoover 104 from noon to 1:30 p.m. today (Thursday). We connect once a semester, so if you cannot make it this time, plan to join us next time.

Contact Jamie Noling-Auth (jnolingauth@georgefox.edu) or Danielle Warner (dwarner@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Looking for a good book? The Portland Diversity Book Discussion Group with Rebecca Hernandez still has space available! We will meet at PDS 290 to read and discuss Beyond Colorblind by Sarah Shin. We will meet Tuesdays on Oct. 2, Oct. 16, Oct. 30 and Nov. 6, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. 

If you’re interested, please sign up at this link. Questions? Contact Rebecca Hernandez (rhernandez@georgefox.edu).

Please remind students that the APA workshop with Sue O’Donnell is today (Thursday), where they will learn the details of APA style, including formatting, citations, references, writing style, and more.

We’ll meet in Hoover 105 from 10:50 to 11:50 a.m.

Come this Saturday morning, Sept. 29, to serve and build community right here in Newberg/Sherwood! James Project will be meeting at 8:30 a.m. in the Bridge Cafe to partner with Faith and Action by doing yard work for those in need.

Be ready to get dirty and have fun with everyone else serving while connecting with our neighbors! Expect to be back by lunchtime. Transportation, gloves, coffee and snacks are provided.

Questions? Contact Rosemary Michael (jamesprojectgfu@gmail.com).

Do you work with students and student records? Do you want to go more in-depth on understanding the Family Educational Rights and Protection Act (FERPA) and the role you have in protecting student records?

Come to the in-person training in Roberts 117 on Wednesday, Oct. 17, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., led by Melissa Thomas. This training can replace or augment the online presentation required for all employees.

Click here to register. For more information, contact Melissa Thomas (mthomas@georgefox.edu).

The lost and found has reached critical mass and all unclaimed items will be donated to charitable causes on Monday, Oct. 1, at 3 p.m.

Please come to the Campus Public Safety office BEFORE then to check for your lost item or items. If you have left-behind items in your offices, please get them to Campus Public Safety now so that students and staff will have a chance to reclaim their items before they are donated.

For more information, contact Nadine Kincaid (nkincaid@georgefox.edu)

If you have concerns about a student, log into Fox360 to submit an “alert” for the student. Submit alerts for concerns in the following areas:

• Academic – Missing multiple classes; consistently poor academic performance
• Behavioral – Concerning or disruptive behaviors in or outside of class
• Emotional – Mental health concerns; unusual emotional expression
• Physical – Medical concerns; extreme changes in grooming, personal care
• Social – Personal, social, or family concerns that are affecting well-being and performance

This Fox360 Quick Guide provides a visual overview of the Fox360 system; more details about using Fox360 are available in this Google Doc.

The Student Support Network will assign a “case manager” to follow up with students. Case managers will do their best to give updates to faculty members who submit alerts or provide feedback. You are welcome to contact Jere Witherspoon (jwithers@georgefox.edu) or Rick Muthiah to inquire about the status of a student.

If you have questions or would like more information regarding Fox360, please contact Rick Muthiah at 503-554-2314 or rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.

Stop by today (Thursday) in Canyon Commons 101 at noon to enjoy a delicious drink and have a conversation about what your Strengths mean for you. There will be representatives from the IDEA Center who can answer any questions you have about living into your Strengths.

Check out this webpage for more information.

It’s never too early to start thinking about Peace Corps service, a 27-month commitment following graduation. A Peace Corps rep, Scot Roskelley, will be on campus today (Wednesday) to conduct an info session at 4:10 p.m. in Stevens 207.

For those who can’t make it, he will also be available in Canyon Commons from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is also scheduling one-on-one sessions with students that day (email him at sroskelley@peacecorps.gov to schedule).

Besides being a tremendous opportunity for service and self-growth, Peace Corps experience can help launch careers, too. For instance, people leave Peace Corps service with a letter of non-competitive eligibility for federal government jobs, which can be helpful when applying for jobs at places such as the National Institutes of Health, the Center for Disease Control, national parks, the Environmental Protection Agency, NASA, the Department of Energy’s research laboratories, etc.

In addition, more than 200 colleges and universities offer graduate school fellowships to returned Peace Corps volunteers. Because acceptance to the Peace Corps is competitive, Roskelley encourages students to talk to him as early in their college careers as possible, as there are things students can do to make them more competitive when they apply during their senior year.

The Peace Corps especially needs individuals with degrees in biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, health education, education, business, math, Spanish and French. People with farm and nursery experience are also in high demand.

Contact Grace Tissell (gtissell@georgefox.edu) with questions about his visit.

Are you interested in helping people? Have you ever considered a degree in social work? Social work is a profession for those with a desire to help people improve their lives.

If this sounds exciting to you, please stop by one of our info sessions to find out more about the major and about the many opportunities a degree in social work can provide! We will be hosting a morning session Thursday, Oct. 18, from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. in Stevens 109 (donuts will be served!), and an evening session from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Stevens 101 (pizza will be served!)

Faculty, please tell your students about this opportunity! Contact Kim Rapp (rappk@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Are you a George Fox employee who is pregnant or mothering young children? Join this lunchtime network of employee women for informal connection and conversation. Bring your own lunch and come and go as you please.

We will be in Hoover 104 from noon to 1:30 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday). We connect once a semester, so if you cannot make it this time, plan to join us next time.

Contact Jamie Noling-Auth (jnolingauth@georgefox.edu) or Danielle Warner (dwarner@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

A representative from the FBI will be in Canyon Commons tomorrow (Thursday) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come on over and talk to a recruiter about their Honors Internship Program, a 10-week, paid internship for college undergraduate and graduate students.

While exploring the FBI’s exciting career options, students work side-by-side with FBI employees at its Washington, D.C.-area headquarters or in field offices around the country. Open to a wide range of academic areas, this internship offers experiences students can’t find elsewhere.

To learn more and apply at FBIJobs.gov.

Are you a psychology student? Whether you’re a major, minor or just interested in the field, you are invited to join us at the Psyc Club’s annual barbecue tomorrow (Thursday) at 5 p.m.! Come to connect with faculty, students and your own love of free food.* We’ll provide the food; you just bring the appetite. We’ll meet at 1630 Lilly Ct., in Newberg.

Please RSVP to help us make sure we have enough food! Email Ashton (ahoffman15@georgefox.edu) or fill out this Google form.

*Vegetarian and gluten-free options will be provided.

Calling all creatives! The Student Collective, George Fox University’s yearbook publication, is now hiring these positions for our creative team:

• Writer
• Photography editor
• Designer
• Copy editor
• Communications director
• Designer

Apply here before Sunday, Sept. 30.

Please email Emma Hodges (ascstudentcollective@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Are you using your Strengths for good or for evil? This evening (Wednesday) at 6 p.m. in the IDEA Center (first floor of Stevens), Joe Thouvenel will share about two things he loves: Star Wars and Strengths. Find out if you’re more of a Jedi or a Sith when it comes to your Strengths by exploring the shadow sides of your Strengths. There will be free pizza!

For more information, visit this webpage.

The admissions office is looking for freshmen to be floor leaders for this year. Floor leaders are responsible for recruiting floor-mates to host prospective students during large admissions events. Wanted applicants are those who are excited about hosting prospective students. Floor leaders are the point of contact between their floor, the admissions office, and prospective students.

Students who are interested can apply here.

Apply now!

Questions? Please email visits@georgefox.edu.

¡Hola a todos! Interested in having some extra worship? Some delicious free food? Practicing your Spanish? Earning chapel credit? Then Spanish Chapel is the place to be!

Come and visit us tomorrow (Thursday) from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the FoxHole to enjoy some fun community and awesome worship, all in Spanish of course.

ANY level of Spanish experience is welcomed, from beginners to experts.

¡Hasta luego!

Questions? Contact Jenay Wolthausen (jwolthausen15@georgefox.edu).

Are you at risk for falls? George Fox University’s physical therapy department is hosting a free fall risk screening on Wednesday, Oct. 3, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Roberts Center.

If you or someone you know have questions about balance, are worried about falling, or have fallen in the past, join us for a free fall risk screening and be ready to participate in activities to improve your balance.

For more information, email Hannah Lawrence (hlawrence13@georgefox.edu).

Don’t forget to come join in the celebration today (Wednesday) of Terri Crawford after 25 years of service as a financial aid counselor, compassionately assisting students and families.

Plan to gather with us in the Stevens Center Atrium today from 3 to 4:30 p.m.