The Daily Bruin

The Cultural Enterprise invites you to hear from author and guest speaker Curtis Chang on Thursday, Oct. 27.  We’ll host a faculty coffee at 3 p.m., during which he’ll discuss his recently published work on the theology of organizations, and a 7 p.m. public lecture on post-partisan faith.

Both events are in Canyon Commons, and refreshments will be served.

Faculty Coffee

Chang makes the provocative claim that human institutions participate in the Imago Dei. He argues that this insight is deeply grounded in Scripture and theology. Moreover, this central insight opens up a range of practical insights and motivations for the organizational life of all Christians, especially those working in “secular” entities.

Come hear Chang share about a robust theology of institutions, and bring your questions and thoughts!

Public Lecture: “When Politics Strains Relationships”

Have political divisions caused tension in the relationships in your family, school, church, work or community? Learn how to become a “post-partisan Christian” and how this new identity can heal our relationships – and hopefully our society. A livestream will be available (details coming soon).

About Chang

Chang straddles the worlds of secular institutions and theology. As a management consultant, he has won a White House award for social innovation as the founder and head of Consulting Within Reach (CWR), a firm serving nonprofits and government agencies. He also is on the faculty of American University in Washington D.C., where he teaches strategic planning.

As a theologian, Chang is a consulting professor at the Duke Divinity School and is a senior fellow at Fuller Theological Seminary. He currently co-hosts (with David French) the Good Faith podcast, which is ranked in the top 1% of all podcasts.

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

We are excited to welcome George Fox families to campus Friday, Oct. 28, to Sunday, Oct. 30, for Family Weekend! Please put on your best George Fox welcome and help families navigate campus as needed. We want to provide the most hospitable and fun experience possible for our visitors.

Also, take great care in encouraging those students who may not have a family member who is able to attend. Anyone is welcome to register for Family Weekend and join students for the activities happening Friday through Sunday.

To register and view the schedule, visit this link!

Questions? Email Mari Ortega at mortega@georgefox.edu.

George Fox employees are invited to shop the Columbia Sportswear Employee Store Nov. 4-27!

What the employee store has to offer: 

• All the latest product from the Columbia Sportswear Company family (SOREL, Mountain Hardwear, prAna, and Columbia Sportswear)
• Items are marked with employee pricing (up to 50 percent off regular retail pricing)

What to bring to access the store:

• This invitation (printed or shown on mobile phone)
• Work/organization ID (business card, badge, pay stub, signature of work email, uniform, membership card, etc.)

This invite is valid for you and four guests (you must be present), and it grants you store access only (offer not valid online).

Questions? Contact Sara Reamy at sreamy@georgefox.edu.

Dear Beloved Community,

Thank you for participating in the programming of the diversity, equity and inclusion discussion series. Our university’s commitment to diversity is deeply rooted in our primary commitment to the truth of the gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ. We are grateful to be a part of a community that values diversity.

Beginning with the all-employee meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 18, our community will engage with the learning materials and be ready for discussion. The expectation is that each member of our community engages with at least one of the “Read – Watch – Listen” items available for each month provided through Canvas or this link.

Our first discussion will center around Rich Villodas’ work on reconciliation as an important part of spiritual formation. We look forward to our community engaging on this topic Tuesday.

Sincerely,
DEI Committee

Once again, the Bruin Community Pantry food bank is in need of grocery bags. We take all types, shapes and sizes!

Just drop them off at the food bank in Roberts 109. If you have any questions, please contact Jere Witherspoon at bruincommunitypantry@georgefox.edu.

Don’t forget: Richter Scholars Program proposals are due on Monday, Oct. 17.

The Richter Scholars Program at George Fox distributes funds to support student research activities that are devised, initiated and carried out by individual student researchers, with mentorship, guidance and expertise provided by a faculty mentor.

The purpose of these funds is to support educational research opportunities that encourage the practices of independent thought leading to independent achievement and personal responsibility. For the purpose of this program, research 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 research methods.

Before preparing a proposal, please read through the full proposal guidelines, eligibility requirements, and review criteria on this webpage.

Faculty mentors: Please note that several important proposal elements and eligibility requirements have been recently updated. Please thoroughly read through all posted documentation as you work with your student mentee to prepare a proposal. All submittals will be electronic.

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

Club advertising on campus must abide by the George Fox Student Handbook posting policy. All student fliers/posters must be appropriate, approved, and then stamped by either an ASC, Student Activities, student programs member, or front desk staff at the Hadlock Student Center.

Here are more specifics on the posting policy:

• Your club or group’s name and contact must be on the poster.
• Absolutely no staples allowed.
• Post only on bulletin boards and approved locations on campus.
• Do not affix the poster to glass doors.
• You must take down your fliers when your event is over.
• Do not cover fliers for other events that have not yet occurred or your poster may be removed immediately.
• Only one flier/poster per bulletin board per club.
• No commercial advertising, selling or solicitation of any kind.

Questions? Contact Jere Witherspoon at jwithers@georgefox.edu.

As part of a desire to create more space for pause, reflection and fellowship, the academic affairs office is convening a completely voluntary time for corporate prayer during the second week of each month.

Join us for a 15-minute pocket of time to connect with God and with one another as we pray for George Fox University. If you’re unable to join us in person, feel free to set a reminder and lift your heart and prayers with us from wherever you are.

We will be meeting today (Wednesday) in Hoover 250 from 11:40 a.m. to noon.

If you have any questions, contact Andrea Scott at scotta@georgefox.edu.

Last week, we explored the concept of resilience and practical ways to increase our capacity for it. Becoming more resilient not only helps us get through difficult circumstances, it also empowers us to grow and improve our life along the way.

Resilience also often ties to our ability to live mindfully. Today, we invite you see that connection and read this article on building both mindfulness and resilience in the fall.

If you have any questions, reach out to Aga Luptak at aluptak@georgefox.edu.

Plant Services will be closed this Friday, Oct. 14. We will be cleaning the Hess Creek area, and we invite everyone that is free and would like to help us.

We are meeting at the Thomas Center at 8 a.m. If you are reserving a van during the weekend, please come pick up your key packet by Thursday at 5 p.m.

Thank you.

Contact Plant Services at plantservices@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

The World Health Organization (WHO) designated Monday, Oct. 10, as World Mental Health Day to raise awareness and reduce stigma about anxiety, depression, and overall mental health. We recognize that students, faculty and staff within our own George Fox community face similar challenges.

A few years ago, one of our George Fox alumni created a series of yard signs that were distributed throughout the region to encourage those who might be struggling. During this season of midterms and stress, we have placed a number of those signs throughout campus for the next few weeks.

We encourage you to take time in the midst of this busy season for self-care and to recognize that God is with you and he is for you!

For those who are struggling, we want to remind you about the following confidential resources:

• Health and Counseling Center
• Office for Spiritual Life University Pastors

Other campus resources include:

• Residence Life
• Commuter Life

Questions? Contact the student life office at studentlife@georgefox.edu.

In order to process an invoice, the Accounts Pay team needs all of the below-mentioned information:

• Vendor ID number
• Vendor Name as appearing in PeopleSoft
• PeopleSoft PO number
• PeopleSoft receipt number
• And finally, a copy of the invoice.

AP receives a multitude of emailed payment requests, and there is a high probability of those getting buried, especially in cases wherein any of the above information is missing in the email.

To comply with audit requirements, AP does not have access to the purchasing module, thus they are unable to themselves obtain PO and receipt numbers from PeopleSoft.

In order to improve our current “Procure to Pay” process, and to help you to pay your invoices in a timely manner, we have released a Request for Payment form. This form replaces emailed and paper payment requests.

We are planning a formal training session in the coming months where we will share more information with you. In the meantime, feel free to email your questions to purchasing@georgefox.edu.

Thank you,
The Accounts Pay and Purchasing Teams

University Recreation is hosting a kickball tournament on Saturday, Oct. 22, starting at noon on the Stoffer Stadium field. Sign up now through IMLeagues.

Don’t have a team yet? Sign up as a free agent to get placed on a team, and meet new friends in the process!

The registration deadline is Thursday, Oct. 20, at 11:59 p.m. The event is open to both students and employees. Please email intramurals@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Did you know that social workers can work in such settings as schools, hospitals, substance abuse/addictions clinics, veterans and military settings? They may also do international social work and can even have their own practice.

Interested in social work, or want to know more about working in a helping profession? Come to a BSW info session on Tuesday, Oct. 25, or Wednesday, Oct. 26, from noon to 12:30 p.m. in Roberts 215.

At the session, you’ll learn more about social work as a major and the professional opportunities that having a bachelor’s degree in social work offers.

Faculty: Know students who might be interested? Let them know about these sessions!

Contact Kim Rapp at rappk@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The Staff Development Committee is pleased to invite all employees to a Lunch & Learn session about project management taught by Rae Casey, associate professor of organizational leadership in our George Fox Connect program.

A catered lunch will be provided on Tuesday, Oct. 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (presentation will begin around noon) in Canyon Commons 101-103.

RSVPs are required for all who plan to attend. Please RSVP here by Thursday, Oct. 20.

Contact Audrey Mass at amass@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join us for Contemplative (Quaker) Worship tomorrow (Wednesday) from 2:15 to 2:45 p.m. in Hoover 250.

This will be a time of unprogrammed waiting on the present Christ, allowing us to do business with God as we need and to speak a word of the Lord as we are led. Spiritual life credit is available for students.

Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu with any questions.

This Friday, Oct. 14, the volleyball team will have donation boxes set up during their 7 p.m. match against Pacific University. Swing by to donate items such as gift cards, backpacks, school supplies, card games, etc. to the Safe Families for Children organization.

If you have any questions, reach out to Bailey LeBreton at blebreton19@georgefox.edu.

The first fall edition of The Crescent, George Fox’s student-run newspaper, will be released tomorrow (Wednesday) at 3 p.m.

If you’re interested in reading The Crescent directly in your inbox, submit your email by filling out this form. Don’t want emails twice a month? Check out our website to read the most current issue and previous issues.

Thank you for your support!

Today (Monday) is designated by the World Health Organization (WHO) as World Mental Health Day to raise awareness and reduce stigma about anxiety, depression, and overall mental health. We recognize that students, faculty and staff within our own George Fox community face similar challenges.

A few years ago, one of our George Fox alumni created a series of yard signs that were distributed throughout the region to encourage those who might be struggling. During this season of midterms and stress, we have placed a number of those signs throughout campus for the next few weeks.

We encourage you to take time in the midst of this busy season for self-care and to recognize that God is with you and he is for you!

For those who are struggling, we want to remind you about the following confidential resources:

• Health and Counseling Center
• Office for Spiritual Life University Pastors

Other campus resources include:

• Residence Life
• Commuter Life 

Questions? Contact the student life office at studentlife@georgefox.edu.

Enjoy some bonding time with your colleagues at an all-employee lunch today (Monday) from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons.

We will share some brief announcements and updates, and lunch is complimentary. No need to bring your own sack lunch!

See you there!