The Daily Bruin

The Bruin Adventure is designed to help all new students thrive during their first semester at George Fox. Take a minute to look over this overview so you are aware of program components and can encourage students to participate.

As you support students, pay attention to the PACS framework components:

• People – Peer relationships, Professors, Parents and Family
• Academic habits
• College knowledge
• Self-efficacy

Contact Rick Muthiah (rmuthiah@georgefox.edu) if you have questions about the program.

The university community is invited to a special debate centering on the question, “Was the American War for Independence a Biblical and Just War?,” tonight (Monday) at 6:30 p.m. in Hoover 105.

George Fox’s Mark David Hall will debate the topic with U.S. Air Force Academy’s John D. Roche. The event is cosponsored by the John Dickinson Forum and the Civility Project.

The general public is invited to attend in person, and it will also be streamed here. The debate is possible thanks to the Jack Miller Center through a grant from M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust.

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

Sign up here for a brief introduction and orientation to the exercise equipment in the Hadlock Student Center, geared toward anyone who wants to feel more familiar with the fitness center. The event is set from 5 to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 15.

This orientation will include an overview of selectorized, free-weight, cardio, and TRX equipment alongside some useful tips and resources for getting started!

Contact Angel Glockling (aglockling@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Get ready for Hadlock’s EPIC arrow tag tournament on Saturday, Sept. 25, from 8 to 10 p.m.! Click here to register. Registrations close on Friday, Sept. 24, at 11:59 p.m.

Contact Angel Glockling (aglockling@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Wondering what we’ll be serving at the Bon? You can check out the menu at Bon Appetit here. You can sort by dietary restrictions, sign up to have the menu delivered to your email daily, and use all sorts of other useful features.

If you have any questions, you can email Jason Rosvall at jason.rosvall@cafebonappetit.com.

All are invited to the Swing Dance Club’s outdoor social!

Tonight (Saturday), we will be having our regular swing dance meeting, but in a different location. Join us under the lights between Klages and the Murdock Library from 6:30 to 9 p.m.!

The same format for regular meetings will be followed:

• 6:30 to 7: Beginner lesson, where you’ll learn everything you need to know
• 7 to 7:30: Intermediate lesson, when we’ll be learning ‘double turns’
• 7:30 to 9: Free dance period, perfect for showing off your skills!

If you have any have any questions or would like clarification, email Mark Berglin at mberglin19@georgefox.edu.

The university community is invited to a special debate centering on the question, â€œWas the American War for Independence a Biblical and Just War?,” on Monday, Sept. 13, at 6:30 p.m. in Hoover 105.

George Fox’s Mark David Hall will debate the topic with U.S. Air Force Academy’s John D. Roche. The event is cosponsored by the John Dickinson Forum and the Civility Project.

The general public is invited to attend in person, and it will also be streamed here. The debate is possible thanks to the Jack Miller Center through a grant from M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust.

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

Do you want to get in shape, but don’t know how to start? Do you want to meet new friends in a fun, active and casual atmosphere? Come try University Recreation’s new fitness classes in Hadlock!

We are offering:

• Morning Yoga
• Self Defense
• HIIT
• Barre
• Bootcamp
• Zumba
• “Burn Out”

All skills levels are welcome! To learn more about classes or sign up, click here. If you have questions, email Angel Glockling (aglockling@georgefox.edu).

Did you know that the Maker Hub has an injection molding machine? This machine can make plastic trinkets, toys, automotive body parts, cell phone cases, action figures, and containers. Check out this video that demonstrates how to 3D print molds for the same machine model we have in the Maker Hub.

The Maker Hub exists as a resource and creative outlet for the entire George Fox community.

If you would like to get connected or have any questions, please contact Nick Sullivan at nsullivan@georgefox.edu.

Bon Appetit has some exciting dining options for university employees this year!

First, we have a new meal plan featuring 10 meals in Canyon Commons for $80. These can be used for breakfast, lunch or dinner, and never expire.

To get signed up, please email Kim Johnson at kjohnson@georgefox.edu and provide us with your name, ID number, and best phone number to contact you. Kim will call you between 2 and 4 p.m. to collect payment and activate the meals on your ID card.

Second, you can sign up for the GET Mobile food app and order online for the Bridge Cafe, Canyon Commons, or the Makers Market (coming soon).

Finally, we are now accepting credit or debit cards in the main dining hall if you want to join us for a single meal. It is dine-in only, but we’re still offering all you care to eat, and we have some great new options we think you’ll enjoy!

Any questions can be directed to jason.rosvall@cafebonappetit.com.

Are you looking for a ride to a Catholic church on Sundays? Are you living in Newberg and willing to drive students to mass?

The Catholic Campus Fellowship has a carpool group open to all students! Join us on Sundays if you need a ride or just need some friends to go to church with.

For more information, or if you want to volunteer, contact Genevieve Wolf at gwolf18@georgefox.edu. Stay tuned for more announcements about our upcoming Catholic Campus Fellowship events!

Undergraduate students, you are cordially invited to be our guest for an evening of mystery and fun at the Murdock Library. Along the way, you’ll be introduced to tools and services that will help equip you to excel as a student and scholar (and you might also meet Bigfoot).

Complete our quest, explore the library, and earn entries in our prize raffle for hammocks, a disc golf set, a parks pass, and more. Come if you dare … the mystery begins at 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 17.

Questions? Feel free to contact Kate Wimer at kwimer@georgefox.edu.

The Bruin Adventure is designed to help all new students thrive during their first semester at George Fox. Take a minute to look over this overview so you are aware of program components and can encourage students to participate.

As you support students, pay attention to the PACS framework components:

• People – Peer relationships, Professors, Parents and Family
• Academic habits
• College knowledge
• Self-efficacy

Contact Rick Muthiah (rmuthiah@georgefox.edu) if you have questions about the program.

Don’t forget to register for the upcoming intramural season by midnight tomorrow night (Friday)!

We are offering:

• Volleyball
• Flag football
• Doubles tennis
• Spikeball

If this is something you’re interested in, you can register here. Employees and students are invited to compete!

For any questions, contact Angel Glockling at aglockling@georgefox.edu.

The honors community will be hosting a time of memorial for Dr. Javier Garcia on Saturday, Sept. 11, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Newberg Friends Church (307 College St.).   

The entire George Fox community is invited to remember and celebrate the life of Dr. Garcia with the honors community.

Contact Helen Morse (hmorse@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Take a few minutes to check in on undergraduate students – first-year students and transfers – who are new to George Fox this year. Ask for a highlight of their experience thus far, invite them to share something challenging, and welcome them to ask for assistance if they are unsure how to navigate life at George Fox.

Also, encourage them to attend the “GFU 101: Student Panel on Starting Strong at George Fox” Bruin Adventure program tomorrow (Friday) from 11 to 11:50 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

Session description: Sometimes we learn best by doing it ourselves and learning from our mistakes. And sometimes, we can learn from the wisdom of others who have gone before us. Come hear from returning students about what helped them thrive, things they wish they had done differently, and advice for your first semester at George Fox. We’ll have a time for questions for the student panel.

Contact Rick Muthiah (rmuthiah@georgefox.edu) with questions.

The nursing department is hosting an open house to showcase our new nursing spaces!

Nursing is now located in the Roberts Center. Please feel free to come by and check it out during our open house from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 14.

Faculty and staff will be available to give tours and answer questions. Contact Jenny Vuksich (jvuksich@georgefox.edu) with any questions about the event.

The Richter Scholars Program is hosting an engaging informational workshop to explain the research program to faculty and students and also to introduce the new two-year Richter funding option.

We encourage faculty and students across all disciplines to attend and learn how to apply for this research opportunity. The program is available to both graduate and undergraduate students. We are excited to share the changes coming to the Richter Scholars Program!

• Date: Tuesday, Sept. 21
• Time: 5-6 p.m.
• Place: Hoover 105
• Snacks and beverages will be provided.

Please use this link to RSVP to attend in person, or watch this live stream.

At this event we will provide the link to the online application and review the important criteria in scholar selection. While limited, we anticipate larger scholarship awards and a special fund for faculty mentors to assist. Attend in person or via live stream to learn more.

The proposal deadline is Monday, Oct. 18. All submittals will be electronic. For more information, contact Vetta Berokoff at vberokof@georgefox.edu.

Disability & Accessibility Services, the Academic Resource Center, faculty, staff, and student leaders are joining together to offer a whole slate of connection opportunities this fall. Click here to indicate your interest in receiving information about one or more of these options! We’d love to have you join us!

• Academic Coaching (all students)
• ADHD Group (all students)
• Autism/Aspergers Group (Newberg campus)
• Becoming a Tutor (all students)
• Celiac/Gluten Free Group (Newberg campus)
• Chronic Illness Group (all students)
• Learning Disability Group (all students)
• Trauma Group (Newberg campus)

Contact Andrea Byerley (abyerley@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

University Recreation is now offering top rope climbing and free belay classes at the Hadlock Student Center.

In order to top rope climb (the big wall with ropes), you do not need to know how to belay. Our staff will be there to help you climb safely and to belay climbers! Top rope climbing hours are 7 to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 2 to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Please sign up for top rope climbing sessions by going here.

If you would like to learn how to belay, please consider taking one of our free belay classes. The classes are open to any student. Some prior experience rock climbing is helpful, but not necessary.

These classes (and top rope hours) are open to all students, employees, and other Hadlock members. If you would like to sign up for a class, please go here.

If you have questions on rock climbing at George Fox or belay classes, please email AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.