The Daily Bruin

University Recreation is hosting its second Women’s Climb Night at the Hadlock Student Center tonight (Wednesday) from 7 to 10 p.m.

Women’s climb nights are for anyone who identifies as female to come and climb in a fun, safe, supportive environment. Please note that the climbing wall will be closed during this time to other users.

After tonight, our next Women’s Climb Night will be from 7 to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 24.

For information on the Women’s Climb Nights, please contact Moriah Clock at mclock20@georgefox.edu.

You’ll want to hear this! The Jazz Ensemble is performing in Canyon Commons today (Wednesday) during the dinner hour, from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Grab your friends, grab some food, and listen to this band swing!

Questions? Email Nathanael Ankeny at nankeny@georgefox.edu.

October is domestic violence awareness month, and Purple Thursday is observed during the third full week of the month. We invite everyone to wear purple tomorrow (Thursday) and share photos of yourself using the national hashtag #PurpleThursday to spread awareness and show your support for survivors of domestic violence across the country.

If you or someone you know is need of resources, contact campusadvocate@georgefox.edu or go to the Henderson House website. To get involved, visit the Oregon Sexual Assault Task Force webpage. If you have an emergency, please call 911 or Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2310.

If you have any questions, contact Lauren Ohtani (lohtani19@georgefox.edu).

Please take our short Wallet Survey for Marketing 260.

Questions? Email Claire Wright at cwright19@georgefox.edu. Thank you!

Disclaimer:
These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

Join us for Contemplative Worship after the manner of Friends tomorrow (Thursday) from 11 to 11:30 a.m. in Hoover 104. Spiritual life credit is available for students, and all are welcome.

For more information, contact Paul Anderson (panderso@georgefox.edu) or Nathanael Ankeny (nankeny@georgefox.edu).

After 20 months of creating theatre in digital and outdoor venues, the university’s theatre program is returning to Wood-Mar Auditorium for our fall production of Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare. The show runs Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 21-23 and Oct. 28-30, at 7:30 p.m., and concludes with a Sunday matinee on Oct. 31 at 2 p.m.

COVID Precautions

All patrons must be masked. Our ticketing system will automatically place one empty seat on either side of your ticket purchase to create extra space between you and the patrons next to you. We encourage all patrons to be vaccinated to help protect our actors and fellow audience members from COVID-19.

Livestream Option

If you are uncomfortable attending the production in person due to the pandemic – or can’t make the trip for any reason – please feel free to purchase our livestream options available on either Saturday, Oct. 30, at 7:30 p.m., or Sunday, Oct. 31, at 2 p.m.

Special Ticket Options for Students, Faculty and Staff

Students may acquire free tickets for Thursday night performances. George Fox faculty and staff are entitled to one free ticket for the run of the show. Both options may be selected when you purchase or select your tickets in our online ticketing system (please use your George Fox email address when obtaining tickets).

Purchase tickets at theatre.georgefox.edu, or call the performing arts box office at 503-554-3844. You can read a synopsis of the show here.

Dawn Ford and the Faculty Development Committee invite you to attend the Fall Faculty Lecture, presented by Associate Professor of Nursing Lorretta Krautscheid, tonight (Tuesday) from 6 to 7 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Krautscheid, chair of the College of Nursing and recipient of the 2020-21 Faculty Achievement Award for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship, will present “Moral Distress: What Do We Know and What Can Be Done?”

She will present research on the nursing attrition dilemma and discuss her education recommendations to promote resilience-protective factors.

Have you ever wondered if your class might benefit from having a librarian come to visit but aren’t sure what the benefits are or how it would fit into your semester?

Join librarian Jenny Bruxvoort as she outlines what successful collaboration between teaching faculty and faculty librarians has looked like and might look like for you. From in-class teaching to course-specific research guides, come learn about the variety of ways librarians can support your teaching.

Join us online at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 21. A recording will be made available on the library website for those unable to join live.

This online workshop is part of the library Fall Faculty Workshop series. To find out more about previous or upcoming workshops, please visit this link.

Questions? Contact Kate Wimer (kwimer@georgefox.edu).

Join us for our “Spooky Soiree” in the Maker Hub from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30! It will be a fun evening of activities, including pumpkin laser cutting, pumpkin painting, festival games, and a photo booth!

Come dressed in your best costume to compete in a costume competition with a university-renowned panel of judges that you all know and love. Costume contest judging is from 8 to 9 p.m., followed by a dance party.

Doors open at 7 p.m. Students, employees and families are welcome.

Questions? Contact Emily Erickson at eerickson18@georgefox.edu.

Come help save three lives and stop by the blood drive at Abby’s pizza (1913 Portland Road, in Newberg) this Friday, Oct. 22!

The event, hosted by the Red Cross and organized by the university’s Nursing Club, runs from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Bring a friend or family member and help our community and those in need. Snacks and juice will be provided.

Questions? Contact Kendyl Sandersen (ksandersen19@georgefox.edu).

Joseph Pia, a George Fox alumnus now working with Acumed Manufacturing in Hillsboro, will host a seminar on “Considering Factors in Medical Device Development” at 10 a.m. this Friday, Oct. 22, in Hoover 211.

He will be talking about factors that need to be taken into consideration when developing medical devices, including the technical, clinical, business, and organizational/logistical aspects of medical device design. All are invited to attend.

Questions? Contact Tamara Wytsma at twytsma@georgefox.edu.

We are conducting a research study that examines the effects of an acute stretch routine on the cognitive functioning of students in a classroom setting. We need your help in getting the word out.

Students will be asked to come into the classroom 20 minutes prior to the start of class on two separate occasions to have testing done. They will then attend class and be given a short survey to complete at the end of both class periods. If you would be interested in promoting our study in your class, please fill out this survey and we will get back to you with further instructions.

Thank you in advance!

Questions? Email Hunter Dieter (hdieter19@georgefox.edu) or Christian Villacrusis (cvillacrusis18@georgefox.edu)

Join us this week for chapel!

This morning at 10:50 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium, we will once again hear from Pastor-in-Residence Hakeem Bradley. Our Vespers service is digital this week, and you’ll find it on iAttended at 7 p.m. on Wednesday.

We hope you’ll be able to join us for worship on Tuesday morning!

Email Jamie Johnson at jamiej@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

Have you worn a mask that covers your nose and mouth in the last year? If so, we would love it if you would participate in our marketing survey to help us determine what it is that people look for in a mask!

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, feel free to reach out to Reade Barber (rbarber21@georgefox.edu).

Disclaimer:
These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

Today (Monday), Mail Services is in its new location in the Roberts Center. You can find us by entering the doors facing Sherman Street.

Come by and see our new space! If you have any questions, please contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.

Fun food, arts, sports, s’mores, families … Family Weekend is coming up Oct. 22-24!

There are lots of events planned that involve all students on campus, regardless of if their family is attending or not. Please enjoy the weekend and all the special events. We appreciate you being part of our George Fox family and the care you always show our guests!

If you have questions about the weekend, contact Megan Fisher, director of parent and family programs, at mfisher@georgefox.edu. For a full schedule, visit this link.

The university community is invited to hear Doug Bandow speak on “The American Republic Turned Superpower: The Founders Were Right about Entangling Alliances Then and Now” tonight (Monday) at 6:30 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Bandow, a former special assistant to President Ronald Reagan and now senior fellow at the Cato Institute, writes regularly for leading publications such as Fortune magazine, National Interest, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Times. The event is made possible by the Jack Miller Center through a grant from M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust.

Questions? Contact Mark David Hall at mhall@georgefox.edu.

You got game? Then come show off your crossover dribble, jump shot, and post-up abilities at noon hoops, held each Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the Hadlock Student Center.

We are meeting at 12:30 p.m. this semester, so swing by and join in! It’s free for George Fox employees with an ID card. There is a $7 Hadlock usage fee for off-campus visitors.

If you’re interested in receiving updates, add your email address to this form. Questions? Contact League Commissioner Mark Hall at mhall@georgefox.edu.

After 22 years of faithful service to George Fox University, Chief of Staff Melissa Terry will be retiring.

Please join us in a celebration send-off today (Monday) at 4 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101-102. A short program will take place at 4:30 p.m.

For questions, please contact Michelle Dawson at mdawson@georgefox.edu.

Have you ever wondered if your class might benefit from having a librarian come to visit but aren’t sure what the benefits are or how it would fit into your semester?

Join librarian Jenny Bruxvoort as she outlines what successful collaboration between teaching faculty and faculty librarians has looked like and might look like for you. From in-class teaching to course-specific research guides, come learn about the variety of ways librarians can support your teaching.

Join us online at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 21. A recording will be made available on the library website for those unable to join live.

This online workshop is part of the library Fall Faculty Workshop series. To find out more about previous or upcoming workshops, please visit this link.

Questions? Contact Kate Wimer (kwimer@georgefox.edu).