The Daily Bruin

George Fox University students and staff are exclusively invited to access the Columbia Employee Store from now until Sunday, Oct. 20! 

The employee store offers an employee discount (40 to 50 percent off regular retail pricing) and all of the latest products from SOREL, Mountain Hardwear, prAna, and Columbia Sportswear.

To access the store, bring this invite, your George Fox ID card, and a personal photo ID.

The invite is valid for you and four guests; you must be present. The invite grants store access only; the offer is not valid online. Find store location and hours here.

Questions? Contact Nichole Drew at ndrew@georgefox.edu.

Pat Gelsinger, CEO of VMware, will speak on balancing work, family and faith Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

VMware is a global leader in cloud infrastructure and digital workspace technology and a recent article on VMware in Forbes described the company this way: “It’s not an exaggeration to say that VMware stands at the center of the IT universe. The company’s software touches nearly every element of modern IT architecture.” VMware employs more than 24,000 employees and revenue for fiscal 2018 was nearly $9 billion. Gelsinger, Intel’s first chief technology officer, drove the creation of key industry technologies, including USB and Wi-Fi.

Questions? Contact Rob Felton (rfelton@georgefox.edu).

George Fox Intramurals will be hosting a one-day disc golf tournament this Saturday, Oct. 5, at Herbert Hoover Park. We will play an 18-hole round with a shotgun start at 10 a.m.

Sign up on imleagues.com. Registration closes tomorrow (Friday) at 5 p.m.

Questions? Contact Ryan Lacey at rlacey17@georgefox.edu.

The Hadlock Student Center is hosting a Wellness Bingo Challenge during the month of October. Drop by the welcome desk in HSC to pick up a Bingo card and win some cool prizes!

Questions? Contact Rob Simpson at simpsonr@georgefox.edu.

Two training sessions for Cascade Server, the system used to edit the university website, will be offered on Friday, Oct. 18, from 2 to 4 p.m. and Tuesday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. to noon.

These basic-level sessions are tailored for editors who have either not edited the website before or need a refresher on using the software. Both sessions will be held in the library basement computer lab (MLRC 020). Sign up here. 

Questions? Contact Peter Crackenberg at pcrackenberg@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2138.

Please encourage pre-med, pre-dental, pre-veterinary, and psychology students are encouraged to attend a special scholarship presentation for those interested in furthering their healthcare education.

Students can join us in Hoover 105 on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 3 p.m. for some great scholarship information. Register here for the event.

Questions? Contact Jordan Nelson at jnelson@goergefox.edu.

The Bruin Den, Bruin Bites and Bridge Cafe will be closed on Friday, Oct. 4. They will reopen on Monday, Oct. 7, with regular hours of operation.

Questions? Contact Lisa Miles at lmiles@georgefox.edu.

The Hadlock Student Center will remain open during the mid-semester break with modified hours: 

• Friday, Oct. 4, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 5, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Sunday, Oct. 6, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Questions? Contact us at studentcenter@georgefox.edu.

Nathaniel Ankeny will be hosting the meeting for Contemplative Worship today (Thursday) from 10:50 to 11:30 a.m. in Hoover 250. All are welcome to come. 

Questions? Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

The Newberg campus will be closed Friday, Oct. 4 for the mid-semester holiday. All offices, the Bruin Store, Mail Services and the Newberg library will be closed.

The George Fox theatre department opens its fall musical comedy A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder this month. Come join us for a hilarious, knock ’em dead evening of murder and romance filled with high jinks and ghoulish surprises.

The show runs in Wood-Mar Auditorium Oct. 17 through 19 and Oct. 24 through 26 at 7:30 p.m., and will also include 2 p.m. matinee performances on Sunday, Oct. 20, and Sunday, Oct. 27. Open captioning will be available for select shows.

Students get their own tickets free both Thursdays, Oct. 17 and 24. Employees are provided with one complimentary ticket for any of the shows. Bring your ID with you to the door to show that it matches your ticket.

Reserve your seat online or pick them up at the box office in the Bruin Store (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.). For more information, visit this page. See you at the show!

Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. All blood types and Power Red donors are urged to give now to prevent delays in medical care for patients in need. 

Be a hero and donate on Friday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Abby’s Pizza. If you are interested in signing up for a time slot, there are four ways to do so:

• Swing by our table in Canyon Commons today (Wednesday)
• Click here
• Go to redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code “GeorgeFox”
• Call 1-800-RED-CROSS

In appreciation for your donation, you will get $5 off a giant-size Abby’s pizza, entry to win one of five $500 gift cards from Tangocard.com (redeemable at hundreds of merchants), and a free pass to the Columbia Sportswear Employee Store.

If you have questions or concerns about eligibility or the blood drive, contact Sophie Hultberg at shultberg17@georgefox.edu or Jacob Goeringer at jgoeringer18@georgefox.edu.

The social work department will be hosting a panel on “Diversity Dialogue: Addiction and Recovery, Increasing Compassion and Removing the Stigma.” All are welcome to attend on Thursday, Oct. 10, from 6 to 7 p.m. in Hoover 105.

This discussion will feature a panel of professionals from Hazelden Betty Ford. Refreshments will be served.

Questions? Contact Kim Rapp at rappk@georgefox.edu.

The women of the George Fox community (staff, faculty and administrators, as well as female spouses) are invited to the Fall Ladies’ Luncheon today (Wednesday). Ruth Baker will be hosting this come-and-go event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101-103.

A short devotional and prayer will be held at noon. Come and connect with other women in our community over a delicious meal. There is no cost to attend.

Contact Michelle Dawson at mdawson@georgefox.edu with questions.

While crimes can occur at all times of the day, nights add an extra degree of risk that requires added precautions. Use the following night safety tips to protect yourself when you are on campus.

Program Campus Public Safety’s phone number into your cell phone now, before you need it, so that you will have it in case of emergencies: 503.554.2090.

Call Campus Public Safety to escort or shuttle you to your car or dorm at night.

Always let someone know where you are going, your expected travel time, and how long you plan on being in that location.

If you know you will be out late, try to wear reflective or bright clothing to make yourself more visible to drivers and to help someone spot you faster in case of an emergency.

Carry yourself with confidence. Assailants target those that appear weak or distracted. Plan your travel route ahead of time before you leave. By knowing exactly where you are going, you will appear more confident and you will reduce your travel time, which lowers your chance of becoming a crime victim.

Invest in pepper spray and carry it with you at all times. Also add a small flashlight to your keychain to use in case of an emergency. Always have your keys in your hand to allow quick entry into your dorm or car.

Always walk with someone or a group of people that you trust to travel with at night. Walk in well-lit, highly visible areas. Stay in familiar areas and avoid shortcuts.

Never leave valuable items in your car in open view. Park in well-lit areas where it will be safe for you to return to at night. Always take note of where you park so that you can easily locate your car.

Be aware of your surroundings. Avoid the biggest distraction: using your cell phone while walking. Using electronics diminishes awareness, making you more vulnerable. Wear only one earbud while you walk, and keep your volume low. Before traveling, always be sure that your phone is charged so that you can easily contact Campus Public Safety if an emergency occurs.

Remember, it is your personal responsibility to do everything in your power to keep yourself safe. The George Fox University campus is a safe place for students, but you must still take the proper precautions to protect yourself.

Questions? Call the Campus Public Safety office at 503.554.2090. We have officers available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

George Fox Intramurals will be hosting a one-day disc golf tournament this Saturday, Oct. 5, at Herbert Hoover Park. We will play an 18-hole round with a shotgun start at 10 a.m.

Sign up on imleagues.com. Registration closes this Friday, Oct. 4, at 5 p.m.

Questions? Contact Ryan Lacey at rlacey17@georgefox.edu.

The Hadlock Student Center is hosting a Wellness Bingo Challenge during the month of October. Drop by the welcome desk in HSC to pick up a Bingo card and win some cool prizes!

Questions? Contact Rob Simpson at simpsonr@georgefox.edu.

The women of the George Fox community (staff, faculty and administrators, as well as female spouses) are invited to the Fall Ladies’ Luncheon tomorrow (Wednesday). Ruth Baker will be hosting this come-and-go event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101-103.

A short devotional and prayer will be held at noon. Come and connect with other women in our community over a delicious meal. There is no cost to attend.

Contact Michelle Dawson at mdawson@georgefox.edu with questions.

The School of Physical Therapy is excited to host Christopher M. Powers to lecture on the topic: “Mechanisms of ACL Injury: Implications for Evidence Based Rehabilitation, Injury Prevention and Return to Sport Decisions.”

The lecture will be given on Thursday, Nov. 7, in Hoover 105 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

Powers’ lecture will focus on recent insights into the pathomechanics of ACL injury, in particular those related to female athletes. Implications of research and application for athletes, coaches and rehab clinicians will be highlighted.

Powers, a national leader in this area of sports injury, is a professor in the Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy as well as co-director of the Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Laboratory at the University of Southern California.

Visit our website for more information about this lecture. Questions? Contact Linda Dallof at ldallof@georgefox.edu.

George Fox University Libraries is pleased to announce that it now provides access to The Chronicle of Higher Education and The New York Times online.

To access The Chronicle of Higher Education, click here. If you are off campus, you will be prompted to enter your George Fox username and password to enter the site.

To access The New York Times, visit this site and create an account using your George Fox email address.

Visit the library’s blog to find out more information about The New York Times access and The Chronicle of Higher Education access. Questions? Contact a librarian here.