The Daily Bruin

Come see renowned Christian author, teacher and alumnus Richard J. Foster present an award in his name to pastor and fellow author Joshua Choonmin Kang next Thursday, Sept 28, at 7 p.m.

The presentation in Canyon Commons will be followed by Kang’s lecture, “Deep-Rooted in Christ,” and a reception. Kang will also speak at chapel earlier that day at 10:50 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

Can’t make Thursday’s session? You can register to watch it at this link.

A selection committee selected Kang as the 2023 recipient of the Richard J. Foster Award in Spiritual Formation. The award recognizes those whose intellectual and practical work helps others come into an ongoing transformational relationship with Jesus Christ. More info about the award and this year’s events can be found at this link.

Kang is the founding pastor of New Life Vision Church in the Koreatown area of Los Angeles, and the author of more than 80 books in Korean, including Solitude of a Leader, with over 1.5 million copies in print.

Contact Sarah Taylor at taylors@georgefox.edu for more information.

Longtime George Fox University Board member and former chair, Dealous (“Dea”) Cox, passed away on Friday. His memorial service will be held at Reedwood Friends Church (website at this link) this Friday, Sept. 22, at 11 a.m., with viewing hours beginning at 9:30 a.m.

Reedwood will provide lunch for those present. All are welcome. Graveside will be held at the Newberg Friends Cemetery at 3 p.m. 

The address to Reedwood Friends Church is 2901 S.E. Steele St., in Portland.

Come join us for Quaker-style open worship this afternoon (Wednesday) in Hoover 250 from 2:15 to 2:45 p.m. as we prayerfully open our lives to Christ’s present leading within and among us.

All are welcome, and spiritual life credit is available. The host today will be Nathanael Ankeny.

The Sources of Strength kickoff event of the school year is happening this Monday, Sept. 25! It will be in Roberts 117 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. If you are interested in joining us, please RSVP at this link so we can plan accordingly. We hope to see you there!

You can email Sara Thudium at sthudium21@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

The Department of Language and Literature is excited to announce that registrations for our Language Enrichment classes for elementary and middle school-aged kids are now live!

We are offering three beginners Spanish classes for K-8, one advanced Spanish class, and an English creative writing class for middle schoolers. Classes will begin on Sept. 25 and run for eight weeks.

You can register using this link for Spanish classes and this one for the creative writing class. If you have any questions about these classes, please contact Susana at sbarnreuther@georgefox.edu.

Would you like to help promote religious freedom AND reduce polarization tearing America apart? Volunteer to participate in a national research project focus group on the George Fox campus.

Focus groups will take place in two sessions on Thursday, Sept. 28, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

The George Fox Civility Project is working with scholars from the University of Cincinnati and Catholic University in Washington D.C., to explore the potential for cooperation on religious freedom issues for Christians and Muslims. If you are theologically evangelical and politically right-of-center, without extensive experience with Muslim cultures, we need you.

Contact Ron Mock at civility@georgefox.edu to sign up. Students and employees are all welcome!

Wondering about the yellow shoes you’ve seen popping up all over campus?

This year, our fall campaign, “Stand with Students,” kicks off with some fun community building. Grab your yellow sneakers, or get a sweet deal on these yellow shoes (please note updated link from yesterday’s announcement), to show how you “Stand with Students” this year.

Wear your shoes to our all-employee meeting on Thursday, Sept. 21, and learn more about the many ways you can support students this year across campus.

Join us in our “Stand with Students” campaign this fall!

Questions? Contact Carlee Reed at creed@georgefox.edu.

If your students use APA 7 formatting, remind them to come to APA workshop with Sue O’Donnell on Tuesday, Sept. 19, from 5 to 6 p.m. in Hoover 105. Students will learn the details of APA style, including formatting, citations, references, writing style and more.

This event is sponsored by the Academic Resource Center. Email Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

George Fox University President Robin Baker will be speaking at the unveiling of Newberg’s new dynamic wind-powered sculpture on Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Chehalem Cultural Center.

The ceremony will happen shortly after 10 a.m. in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Newberg 5K Run/Walk for Peace. The run is in memory of Denise Bacon, a longtime Rotarian and Newberg City Council member.

There will also be a Peace Fair with fun activities for kids and adults from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Peace Fair is open to families free of charge.

As service animals and emotional support animals become more common in public venues, a few guidelines will be helpful to promote positive experiences for students, faculty and staff within the George Fox community. These guidelines are intended to protect the rights and safety of all community members.

• No one should interact with a service animal or emotional support animal unless given permission by the handler.
• In situations where it is not obvious that the dog is a service animal, employees may ask two specific questions:
  (1) Is the dog a service animal required because of a disability?
  (2) What work or task has the dog been trained to perform?
• Staff are not allowed to request any documentation for the dog, require that the dog demonstrate its task, or inquire about the nature of the person’s disability (see ADA guidelines here).
• If a dog is not trained to perform work or a task, an employee may ask the handler not to bring the animal into the room or building. Emotional support animals that provide comfort but do not perform a task are not service animals.

More information about service animals and emotional support animals is available at this link.

If you have questions related to a service animal or emotional support animal on campus, please contact Rick Muthiah, director of Learning Support Services, at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.

Do you supervise student employees on campus? Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 3, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. for a training in Canyon Commons 101! We will be covering some foundational practices, growing our supervising skills, and talking about unique student opportunities and experiences on campus.

If you haven’t already, feel free to RSVP through this link, and contact Kelly Peterson at kpeterson@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Richter Scholar proposals are due Monday, Oct. 23 at 5 p.m. The Richter Scholars program at George Fox distributes funds to support student research and/or projects that are devised, initiated, and carried out by individual students, with mentorship, guidance, and expertise provided by a faculty mentor.

The purpose of these funds is to support educational research/project opportunities that encourage the practices of independent thought leading to independent achievement and personal responsibility. For the purpose of this program, research/project is defined as a knowledge-generating activity that is designed to provide new information on a topic, tool, or process, and that proceeds according to established and accepted methods.

Before preparing a proposal, please read through the full proposal guidelines, eligibility requirements, and review criteria at this link. All submittals will be electronic.

For more information, contact Vetta Berokoff at vberokof@georgefox.edu.

Join us for the Employee Family Day at the Hadlock Student Center this Saturday, Sept. 16! Get ready for some fun and excitement with your loved ones! Enjoy a variety of activities and games available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., including

• Bouldering at the rock-climbing wall
• Dodgeball
• Floor hockey
• Pickleball
• Top-roping at the rock climbing wall (belayers provided)
• Basketball
• Open gym and weight room

Family members and kids of all ages are welcome as long as the related employee is present. Please note that waivers are required for family members, so be sure to check the age-specific guidelines. Complete a guest waiver here.

If you have any questions, email Joe Thouvenel at jthouvenel@georgefox.edu.

Wondering about the yellow shoes you’ve seen popping up all over campus?

This year our fall campaign “Stand with Students” kicks off with some fun community-building. Grab your yellow sneakers (or get a sweet deal on these yellow Vans) to show how you “Stand with Students” this year.

Wear your shoes to our all employee meeting on Sept. 21 and learn more about the many ways you can support students this year across campus.

Join us in our “Stand with Students” campaign this fall!

Questions? Contact Carlee Reed at creed@georgefox.edu.

Take advantage of an opportunity that can greatly benefit your financial future. Nationwide is offering a series of live and on-demand webinars aimed at helping you make informed decisions about managing your money and planning for retirement.

Participating in these webinars is not just an opportunity; it’s an investment in your financial well-being. These sessions will empower you with knowledge about managing your finances effectively, understanding financial concepts, and planning for retirement. It’s a cost-free opportunity to enhance your financial literacy, and by doing so, you demonstrate your commitment to personal and professional growth.

To register for the webinars and take the first step toward securing your financial future, please go here.

Your financial well-being is important to us, and we support your efforts to make informed decisions about your finances!

Join registered dietitian Kayla and chef Tim on Monday, Sept. 18, from noon to 1 p.m. for a virtual event that focuses on how to create a heart-healthy meal you will love. The recipe will be a 30-minute spatchcocked roasted chicken and roasted broccoli with feta. Sign up at this link.

Providence Basecamp is offering FIT Foundations, a family-focused wellness program. It’s open to all families and not just Providence members.

The FIT Project offers a free family lifestyle training program to help families become their healthiest through a community approach to wellness, fitness, and nutrition education.

It’s a video-based series with the same focus on healthy lifestyles for families with school-aged children. This 12-week program offers expert support and education to help families identify goals and engage in activities together to help create a sustainable approach to health and wellness within the home.

The program launches Oct. 2. Pre-register your family today at this link.

Take a look at these frequently asked questions while gearing up for Serve Day 2023.

Do I have to participate in Serve Day?
Yes. It is an expectation that you participate in Serve Day.

What if I don’t like my assigned location, can I switch?
No, your assigned location is where you are expected to serve, and transportation and other logistics will be affected negatively if you switch without permission. (Please also don’t switch your original placement on the Helper Helper app). Your team leaders are expecting you, and the group and the site need you. After Serve Day is over, you are free to serve anywhere you choose!

I am not with my whole residential area or friend group. Can I just sneak in with the others?
No. Many of the assigned sites are providing transportation or we are providing transportation. There is no wiggle room in our numbers, and this will create difficulty in transporting everyone. Think of your assignments like one piece to a 2,000-piece puzzle; when there are pieces in the wrong part of the puzzle, there is a ripple-effect, causing lots of other problems.

I have a car. Can I just drive myself?
For insurance reasons on behalf of the university you may not drive to your Serve Day site. You must be pre-approved to drive a personal vehicle through the approved drivers process with Plant Services before Sept. 8.

I do not have a meal plan. Can I still pack a lunch?
YES! Lunch (and only lunch) is free for all students and employees regardless of whether or not you have a meal plan.

What if I do not feel comfortable doing a requested task on Serve Day?
Please talk to your team leader. We do not want anyone to doing anything that is outside their capabilities, but we are still asking that you show up with your assigned team and participate as you can, offering a teamwork spirit even if you cannot. “Teamwork makes the dream work!”

If you have a question, first reread these instructions and the Helper Helper App. If you still have a question, please ask your RA or a professional staff / team leader near you. If you still have a question, you can email serveday@georgefox.edu and we will do our best to get back to you quickly.

We are looking forward to making a difference together!

Attend an album release concert in Bauman Auditorium! Associate professor of music and saxophonist Nathanael Ankeny will present original compositions from his debut album Joy in the Making this Friday, Sept. 15, at 7:30 p.m.

Ankeny will be joined by Justin Copeland (trumpet), Randy Porter (piano), Patrick Golichnik (bass), and Corey Foster (drums). CDs will be available for purchase after the show, and the album will be on streaming platforms Sept. 15 as well.

There is still time to sign up for a booth at Bruinpalooza during Homecoming! Join us on the quad on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Connect with your alumni and celebrate our Bruin community. Email alumni@georgefox.edu to sign up today.