The Daily Bruin

Looking for a good book? Join one of our Diversity Book Discussion Groups, with Rebecca Hernandez, this fall. We’ll be reading and discussing Beyond Colorblind by Sarah Shin, in two separate sessions …

• Newberg Campus – Meets in Stevens 121 Thursdays from Sept. 27 through Oct. 18, from 10 to 11 a.m.
• Portland Center – Meets in PDS 290 Tuesdays on Oct. 2, Oct. 16, Oct. 30 and Nov. 6, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Rebecca is also offering an additional discussion group on the Newberg campus for the book Waking Up White by Debby Irving. The session will meet in Stevens 121 on Fridays (Sept. 21, Sept. 28, Oct. 5 and Oct. 19) from 1 to 2 p.m.

Space is limited, so if you’re interested please sign up at this link.

Mail Services and Print Services will be on limited hours today (Wednesday) due to Serve Day. Mail Services will be open from 1:30 to 5 p.m.; Print Services will be closed.

If you have any questions, please contact Richard Silver (rsilver@georgefox.edu).

Intramurals are are still going strong this month! We have another one to sign up for.

The Hadlock Student Center is hosting a weekend sand volleyball tournament. It will run Saturday, Sept. 15, from 8 a.m. until we are done, and Sunday, Sept. 16, from 1 p.m. until we are done. The league is open for sign-ups in IMLeagues, so go find a team and sign up!

All intramural leagues and tournaments are open to faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students.

Contact Jordan Caddel (jcaddel15@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

George Fox is hosting Anglican Bishop Todd Hunter for a compelling lecture: “Taking Jesus Serious: A Teaching on Mark 1:14-15.” Join us after work tomorrow (Thursday) at 5:30 p.m. in Hoover 105. Chapel credit is available to all students who attend.

Todd is the founding bishop of The Diocese of Churches for the Sake of Others and founding pastor of Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Costa Mesa, California. He is author of Christianity Beyond Belief: Following Jesus for the Sake of Others, Giving Church Another Chance, The Outsider Interviews, The Accidental Anglican, and Our Favorite Sins.

Contact Nancy Schifferdecker (nschifferdecker@georgefox.edu) for more information.

The university community is invited to join professor Paul Anderson and student Anastasia Reinhardt as they lead Contemplative Worship (or, unprogrammed worship after the manner of Friends) on Thursdays in Hoover 250. The gathering will meet each Thursday this semester from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m., and all are welcome.

The first five experiences will count for chapel elective credit if students desire. Our hope is that students develop spiritual sensitivity to the light of Christ within.

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

Please join us for worship in Spanish tomorrow (Thursday) from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the FoxHole. We’ll worship, sing songs of praise, and share the Word in Spanish (and also share some snacks). ¡Te esperamos!

Contact Viki Defferding (vdefferd@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

The physical therapy research team is continuing its investigation on the big toe. This time, the focus is on bunions (hallux valgus). If you have a bunion, or two, our research team is interested in you! We will be collecting data on how bunions function.

If you’d like to know more or are interested in participating, please call Jamie at 503-803-8096.

We’re looking forward to serving our community together with you tomorrow (Wednesday) – rain or shine! Remember to dress for the weather and bring along a water bottle you can refill. All Newberg employees (.5 FTE and above) should have received an email with an individual placement assignment.

The Serve Day kickoff celebration begins on the quad at 8:30 a.m. Employees may choose to swing by Canyon Commons anytime between 7 and 8:10 a.m. to pack a complimentary breakfast and pack a lunch (for $7).

After Serve Day, we’re celebrating with a free picnic meal for all George Fox students and staff members. Additional guests may purchase a meal ticket for $10.

This information can also be found on the Serve Day website.

The physical therapy program is offering $50 gift cards for healthy participants without a history of an Achilles tendinopathy to take part in a study.

Please email sgarner17@georgefox.edu for more information.

The Hadlock Student Center will host a grand opening the week of Sept. 17. Thank you for your patience as we finalize construction and complete the permitting process with the city.

Stay tuned for an update with details for the grand opening event. We can’t wait to share this amazing facility with the campus community very soon!

Have you struggled with alcohol? Looking for some support? Feel free to attend the AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) meeting on campus. We meet each Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. during the fall semester in Roberts 168.

Our first meeting will be on Wednesday, Sept. 19. All George Fox students, staff, faculty and administrators are welcome to attend. There is no fee to participate.

Questions? Contact Gregg Lamm at gregg.lamm@gmail.com.

George Fox is hosting Anglican Bishop Todd Hunter for a compelling lecture: “Taking Jesus Serious: A Teaching on Mark 1:14-15.” Join us after work this Thursday, Sept. 13, at 5:30 p.m. in Hoover 105. Chapel credit is available to all students who attend.

Todd is the founding bishop of The Diocese of Churches for the Sake of Others and founding pastor of Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Costa Mesa, California. He is author of Christianity Beyond Belief: Following Jesus for the Sake of Others, Giving Church Another Chance, The Outsider Interviews, The Accidental Anglican, and Our Favorite Sins.

Contact Nancy Schifferdecker (nschifferdecker@georgefox.edu) for more information.

On behalf of the Staff Development Committee, we’d like to invite staff to this month’s staff lunch on Tuesday, Sept. 18, at noon in Canyon Commons 101 & 102. This month we will casually catch up with one another and celebrate “Back to School.”

The cost is $3 cash, check, debit or credit. Please RSVP using this form by 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept 13.

See you there!

The physical therapy department is looking for volunteers to participate in a lab session on the shoulder. If you have a problem with your shoulder or upper arm, our lab is the place to be!

Our doctor of physical therapy second-year students, along with faculty members, will be performing examinations and giving you direction on how to take care of your condition. Volunteers are needed for either a one- or two-hour session beginning at 12:30 p.m. and ending at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20, at the Roberts Center.

Please email or call Linda Dallof at ldallof@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2451 to sign up. We hope you can join us!

If your spouse or dependent needs to obtain a George Fox University ID card in order to access the Hadlock Student Center or other services on campus that require an ID card, please email the IT Service Desk at servicedesk@georgefox.edu.

You will then receive an email with information explaining what’s needed to complete the process for obtaining an ID card, including completion of a necessary waiver to use this new facility. Please be aware that this process takes several days to complete.

For those with a spouse or dependent who already has an ID card, watch for an email containing instructions on how to complete the new process.

Contact the Service Desk (servicedesk@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Passport Days will be here Thursday and Friday, Sept. 20-21, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. A passport is something you are required to have if you plan to travel internationally. A representative from the U.S.P.S. will be on site to assist you with applying for a new passport, as well as renewing your passport.

The event will take place in the lobby of Bauman Auditorium. You will need to bring a current driver’s license and an original or certified copy of your birth certificate. The cost will vary, depending on the passport option you choose. Please visit this webpage to review your options and cost. You can pay by either a check or cash; credit cards are not accepted. If you pay with cash, it must be the exact amount.

This event is open to everyone, both from the university and the public. If you have any questions, please contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.

Bruin Community Pantry will be collecting donations of non-perishable items on Serve Day (Wednesday, Sept. 12). A donation barrel will be set up in front of the Stevens Center all day.

Please bring your items with you in the morning. If you do not have any extra food in your pantry, please consider purchasing the items from our generous sponsor, Newberg’s Grocery Outlet!

Look for the barrel with the Bruin Community Pantry logo on the front. Also, check out our Facebook page for announcements.

Contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu for more information.

Our first home football game is today (Saturday), so please take note of the important information below. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. against Howard Payne. It’s sure to be a great game, so make plans now to join in the fun!

Be sure to move your cars out of the Bauman parking lot and the tennis court parking lot on Friday evening. This space will be dedicated to football fan parking, activities and vendors on Saturday. No parking will be permitted in these lots. 

Entrances to the football game
There will be two entrances into the game and both are located in the Bauman parking lot, directly behind the stadium.

Wheeler Sports Center Closed
The Wheeler Sports Center will be closed from 9:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. This means the basketball gym, racquetball courts and locker rooms will be closed. The Fitness Center will be closed all day on Saturday, Sept. 8.

Bauman Walkway
The sidewalk located between the football stadium and Bauman will be closed 90 minutes prior to kickoff and throughout the entirety of the game.

Circle Parking Lot
The circle parking lot near Wheeler will be closed for the day. This space is reserved for officials to park in. Officials will arrive as early as 10 a.m.

Sideline Passes
No one will be granted field access without a sideline pass. Sideline passes are issued to those who are required to work and/or have official business during the game.

Tickets
Students and staff can show their ID cards at the gate to get into the game free of charge. Additional tickets can be purchased online or at the gate.

We hope to see you at the game at 1 p.m. and the tailgates prior to that!

The Office of Spiritual Life has adopted a new policy regarding chapel elective credits being offered through our departments/programs. If your office would like chapel elective credit to be offered for an event, please visit this page to review the revised policy.

Thank you!

The Hadlock Student Center will host a grand opening the week of Sept. 17. Thank you for your patience as we finalize construction and complete the permitting process with the city.

Stay tuned for an update with details for the grand opening event. We can’t wait to share this amazing facility with the campus community very soon!