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The Department of Art and Design is hosting an art exhibit and silent auction of faculty artwork from Monday, Oct. 26, to Friday, Nov. 13. Proceeds received will seed a new scholarship the department is creating for underrepresented art and design students of color and other marginalized student populations.

The silent auction will take place online from Wednesday, Nov. 4, to Friday, Nov. 13. More info on it can be found on George Fox’s social media as well as the Department of Art and Design’s Instagram closer to the auction date. Parents, students and alumni will also be emailed information at a later date.

The Department of Art and Design is committed to creating a community that emphasizes the diversity of God’s kingdom, cares for and nurtures the diverse perspectives reflected in our student body, and uses visual communication as a conduit for conversation, celebration, and the examination of contemporary social issues. 

Our goal is that this scholarship will work to remove some barriers for art and design students who are in underrepresented populations of our community, in order that access to a rigorous, high-quality, nurturing, and professional Christian art and design education is available to more students.

Information regarding the artwork:

This exhibit contains a variety of mediums, some of which are: paintings, photography, printmaking, illustration, ceramics, and design. Artists in this exhibit include Gary Buhler, Jeff Cameron, Douglas Campbell, Burkhardt Kleiber, Adam Long, Tessa Sargent, Jillian Sokso, Mark Terry, Tim Timmerman, Seth Van Der Eems and Brandon Waybright.

Minthorne Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

If you have any questions regarding the exhibit or the silent auction, please contact our gallery and exhibitions assistant, Sarah Cuevas (scuevas15@georgefox.edu).

Come join the Fencing Club tomorrow (Thursday) from 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the FoxHole for our Halloween event! Alongside the normal fencing with foils, we will also have glow-in-the-dark sword fighting and lots of candy!

No previous fencing experience is needed, and we will have all of the gear required for individuals.

If you have any questions about the Fencing Club in general, email Kyler Howard (khoward19@georgefox.edu).

Please join the social work department for our fall virtual Diversity Dialogue on children and families involved with child welfare. The speaker, George Fox social work alumna Rebekah Binderim, program director of The Family Room, will speak on “Reunification Service Partnering with Church Communities.”

The session is set from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 2, on this Zoom link (Meeting ID: 983 0441 4744). Questions? Contact Kim Rapp at rappk@georgefox.edu.

The Exercise Science Club is hosting a doubles volleyball tournament on Halloween, Oct. 31, starting at 10 a.m. at the HMS volleyball courts. It is open to all, including employees!

Prizes will be awarded for the winning team and the team with the best costumes! Sign up here. Sign-ups close at 6 p.m. on Friday.

If you have any questions, please contact Karlie Stewart (kstewart19@georgefox.edu) or Hunter Dieter (hdieter19@georgefox.edu).

It is hard to believe that October is almost over! Thank you for your continued interest in our Wellness Wednesday topics. Today we invite you to participate in a 30-Day November Challenge.

What is the 30-Day November Challenge?

This challenge promotes healthy lifestyle changes. Complete 30 minutes of planned physical activity and 30 minutes of other wellness activities three to four times a week.

Other activities may include stretching, yoga, prayer, unplugged quality time, decluttering and organizing your space, doing something you enjoy, making a healthy meal, improving your sleep hygiene, getting a foot massage, etc.

Doing something nice for your body promotes more positive self-talk, which makes you feel better holistically. A bonus is that self-care is accessible and not a major time commitment for our busy days.

How does it work?

Log in your hours and basic information about your activities on your calendar or this Google Form from Nov. 1 to Nov. 30 and submit it by Dec. 4 for a prize draw. Depending on participation, we plan to have several prizes. Let us know if you are interested here.

Any questions? Contact Aga Luptak (aluptak@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2181).

Please remember to stay hydrated, wear your mask, and keep your six feet of distance if you are in a public space.

Expanding on last week’s topic:

We would also like to expand on the topic of emotional eating that we raised last week. Emotional eating is a complex term and can be a real challenge for some of us. Not every solution or advice may work for everyone. Therefore, we would like to provide you with more resources today, especially if you feel that you might be struggling in that area.

If you need assistance with a possible eating disorder, please contact your healthcare provider. You are also welcome to find out more about the topic on this website, which has both support groups for individuals dealing with eating disorders, as well as a screening tool to start conversations with healthcare providers and a grocery buddies support system to help those who feel anxiety when grocery shopping.

Be well and let us know if there any specific topics you need more information about.

Aren’t new PJs just wonderful during the holidays? We think so, and we’re working with United Way, during their annual Pajama Drive, to provide over 1,600 local children and families in crisis with a new pair of jammies. It seems like such a small thing, but sometimes the comfort of a small gift can make a big difference.

Now through Monday, Nov. 30, you can drop off your donation at the food bank in Roberts 109. Or, mail your donation to campus box 6148.

If you have any questions, please contact Jere Witherspoon (bruincommunitypantry@georgefox.edu).

Goldfish are still up for adoption this week! Come pick up your scaly swimming friend from EHS 202 (or ask any second-floor faculty/staff) anytime between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Questions? Email Teresa Arnold (tarnold@georgefox.edu).

Students who need to leave their vehicles on campus during winter break must fill out the Vehicles Left on Campus Policy Form, agreeing to the requirements. This form is available on the university’s website. 

This form must be completed before you leave campus, and you must leave a key with Campus Public Safety before leaving your vehicle on campus.

Questions? Call Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 or email Elrike Shaw (eshaw@georgefox.edu).

Interested in social work? Attend the Virtual Social Work Info Session! Would you like to know more about working in a helping profession?

The session will be taking place Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Click here for the Zoom link.

Attend this virtual session to learn more about social work as a major and the professional opportunities that having a bachelor’s degree in social work offers!

Please email Kim Rapp (rappk@georgefox.edu) if you are interested in attending.

Tomorrow (Thursday), the academic affairs office is celebrating faculty and staff who had October birthdays.

If you had a birthday in October, please stop by and see Peg Hutton at the front desk of the Portland Center to pick up a birthday treat. Happy birthday!

I am a graphic design minor in art and design and need models for my final project, which is a magazine outline based on the pets at Fox. I will need to interview some of you if possible and have a small photoshoot of your animal.

If you cannot meet in person and want to send me a high-quality image of your pet, you can email me a picture!

Please contact Tierney Zubchevich (tzubchevich19@georgefox.edu) as soon as possible if you are interested in participating.

In Sync is our Lip Sync Alternative, an event where you choreograph a performance to a mash-up of songs.

Get a team together, start planning your performance, and sign up to audition for a chance to perform on the big stage and win $500. The deadline is Sunday, Nov. 1, at midnight.

Questions? Contact Student Activities (activities@georgefox.edu).

This summer, Kathy Heininge took early retirement after serving 16 years as a professor; she subsequently received faculty emeritus status.

We plan to celebrate her many years of dedication, hard work, and transformative teaching with a Zoom party tomorrow (Thursday) at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

Please email Cheri Hampton (champton@georgefox.edu) for the Zoom link.

The link provided yesterday for the Interprofessional Primary Care Institute’s virtual event was incorrect. Our apologies! Here is the correct link to learn more.

The event will take place via Zoom on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. It is free to George Fox students and employees.

The session is designed to cross-train primary care team members on metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and hypertension. We will also explore clinical tools, workflows, and interventions that can be used in a primary care setting. Visit the above link to learn more.

If you have questions, contact Tammy O’Doherty (todohert@georgefox.edu).

The Exercise Science Club is hosting a doubles volleyball tournament on Halloween, Oct. 31, starting at 10 a.m. at the HMS volleyball courts!

Prizes will be awarded for the winning team and the team with the best costumes! All are invited! Sign up here.

If you have any questions, please contact Karlie Stewart (kstewart19@georgefox.edu) or Kyle Herzberg (kherzberg19@georgefox.edu).

Come get your fall on with various activities at different locations around campus! Fall Fest will be going on this Saturday, Oct. 31, from 7 to 10 p.m.

There will be glow volleyball, spikeball, fire pits, warm drinks, games, a movie night, a photo booth, and pumpkin carving.

Check out the official list of activities and locations in Activities Weekly or in the “Upcoming” highlights on our Instagram.

Questions? Contact Student Activities (activities@georgefox.edu).

This year, due to COVID-19 restrictions, the George Fox University theatre program has transformed five music practice rooms into five separate, individual, virtual theatre studios in order to bring live production to your living spaces.

The five separate rooms feature individual mics, cameras, lighting units, projectors, projection screens, costume racks, and props tables. Actors will interact with each other virtually from their separate studios to bring a seamless performance of Silent Sky to life. This is an event you won’t want to miss!

So cozy up with your laptops and various devices and join us for a delightful evening of live, virtual theatre this Nov. 12-14 and Nov. 19-21 at 7:30 p.m., or Nov. 22 at 2 p.m.!

To get more information and purchase tickets click here.

Hey Bruins! The Athletic Training Club is hosting its second meeting of the year tomorrow (Wednesday) at 6:30 p.m. (location TBD)!

If you have an interest in a future career as a healthcare specialist, this club is for you! This year we will be hearing from a number of guest speakers from different athletic training settings and would love for you to join!

If you have any questions or would like to receive club updates, please email Savannah Sexton (ssexton16@georgefox.edu).

The Bruin Community Pantry (BCP), housed in Roberts 109-110, is an Office of Student Life-led initiative looking to address the real problem of hunger (food insecurity) on campus.

Because we seek to best meet your needs, please take a few minutes to fill out this short survey to let us know how we can help at the BCP!

If you have any questions, please contact Jere Witherspoon (bruincommunitypantry@georgefox.edu).

This summer, Kathy Heininge took early retirement after serving 16 years as a professor; she subsequently received faculty emeritus status.

We plan to celebrate her many years of dedication, hard work, and transformative teaching with a Zoom party on Thursday, Oct. 29, at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

Please email Cheri Hampton (champton@georgefox.edu) for the Zoom link.