The Daily Bruin

Effective Monday, Oct. 8, the Bridge Cafe will be back to the traditional hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

I have lost my lanyard that, on it, had my car keys, house key, mailbox key and ID card. It is a white and gold lanyard that says “George Fox” and has a Star Wars FOB and an octopus keychain on it. I last had it in the Bruin Den.

Return them for a reward!
– Sydney Zuyus (szuyus16@georgefox.edu)

The university’s Homecoming celebration is this Friday and Saturday, Oct. 5-6, so take advantage of this special time to reconnect with former students. Also, be sure to encourage alumni to return to campus.

Free T-shirt and football entrance for alumni
Like last year, all alumni and their families will get free entrance into the football game. They will also get a complimentary alumni T-shirt that will serve as their ticket. If you know any former students, tell them about this perk and encourage them to spread the word.

Schedule of activities
As always, we will have a jam-packed weekend of activities for alumni and their families. You can find the full schedule here.

Here are just a few of the many planned events …

• An Alumni of Color workshop Saturday morning
• An Alumni Plaza unveiling, affinity tailgates, a “kid zone” and a concert by the band Hit Machine
• The Sports Hall of Fame induction reception
• A football game against Whitworth University on Saturday at 1:30 p.m.
• A men’s soccer game against Pacific at noon on Sunday

Got questions? Contact Mckenna Tillotson at mtillotson@georgefox.edu.

Do you use VSCO – one of today’s best-selling apps and a growing competitor of Instagram? Want to meet the co-creator, Greg Lutze, who happens to be a George Fox graduate from 2000? Then come to the next Industry Insiders tomorrow (Friday), from 11 to 11:50 a.m. in Hoover 105.

RSVP here. A leader driven by creative vision and soul, Greg is passionate about the intersection of art and technology. He will be honored as a 2018 Distinguished Alumnus at homecoming this weekend. His visit is sponsored by the Department of Business and Economics.

Contact Colleen Sump (csump@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Join us at Bruins Lead as we welcome Joseph Clair, dean of the College of Christian Studies. Joseph will be speaking on bending the light, humility, and truth in leadership.

We will meet this morning (Thursday) in Wheeler 208 at 10:45 a.m. Come to enjoy great conversation and snacks!

The George Fox theatre department opens its fall comedy The Government Inspector this month. Come join us for tale of mistaken identity, chaos and hilarity (note: the production does have mature themes).

Student tickets are free both Thursdays, Oct. 18 and Oct. 25. Bring your student ID to the door. Employees are provided with one complimentary ticket for any of the shows. Open captioning will be available the last two shows, on Oct. 27 and 28.

The show runs in Wood-Mar Auditorium Oct. 18-20 and Oct. 25-27 at 7:30 p.m., and will also include a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, Oct. 28. Reserve your seat online and bring your George Fox ID with you to show at the door. You may also purchase additional tickets online. Tickets are also available for pick-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!

Come join us for “tertulia” tomorrow (Friday) from 3 to 4 p.m. in Minthorn 100. This is an informal get-together time. We’ll share snacks, chat and perhaps even learn a new song or two if David can be persuaded to bring out his guitar!

Contact Viki Defferding (vdefferding@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Are you curious about women in the church? Would you like to know more about what “ordination” means? Join us for a conversation about the ordination of women at the next Mathetes this Tuesday, Oct. 9, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons 103!

Elective chapel credit is available for all students. Contact Katherine Reamy (kreamy15@georgefox.edu) for more information.

The Office of Student Life is sponsoring “Real Conversations About Anxiety.” Join us today (Thursday) from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101, 102 and 103.

Bill Buhrow and Luann Foster from George Fox’s Health and Counseling Center will talk about anxiety, helpful strategies and available resources. There will also be a time of Q & A. Elective chapel credit is available.

Questions? Please contact Brett Meyers at bmeyers@georgefox.edu.

Are you interested in learning more about George Fox University sick leave share and parental leave policies? Do you find yourself wondering what you should say and do when your direct report comes to you saying, “I need to take leave”?

Can you direct an employee where to go to find their leave balances? Here is your opportunity to learn what every supervisor needs to know about George Fox employee leave of absences!

Four sessions of this supervisor training will be held in October.

Newberg campus Lunch and Learns will be held today (Thursday), Wednesday, Oct. 24, and Thursday, Oct. 25. Choose the date that works best for you. Bring your own lunch (from home or Canyon Commons dining), and learn about leaves of absences with your fellow supervisors.

The Portland Center session will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 10, after the October Portland community luncheon.

Sign up here. This training is intended for George Fox employees that supervise faculty, staff and/or administrators. Supervisors who already attended this session in the spring are not required to attend this session.

If you have questions or have difficulty signing up, please contact Darby Thiessen at 503-554-2188 or dthiessen@georgefox.edu.

If you are planning to attend college next fall, now is the time to complete your 2019-20 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), currently available at fafsa.gov. The FAFSA will require your 2017 income information, so no need to wait until spring to file.

Questions? Contact the financial aid office at 503-554-2302 or email finaid@georgefox.edu.

Come enjoy food and community at TCK (Third Culture Kids)! We will be meeting at the Intercultural Resource Center (IRC) from 8 to 9 p.m. tonight (Wednesday)! All are welcome to join our multicultural group for good discussions, games and food!

TCK is a community for missionary kids, anyone who grew up in another culture, or for anyone interested in missions looking for a community. Throughout the year, we will have panels, movies, spoken words and opportunities to simply hang out and relax together.

Questions? Contact Gwen Thomas (gthomas17@georgefox.edu).

The Office of Student Life is sponsoring “Real Conversations About Anxiety.” Join us tomorrow (Thursday) from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101, 102 and 103.

Bill Buhrow and Luann Foster from George Fox’s Health and Counseling Center will talk about anxiety, helpful strategies and available resources. There will also be a time of Q & A. Elective chapel credit is available.

Questions? Please contact Brett Meyers at bmeyers@georgefox.edu.

Do you work with students and student records? Do you want to go more in-depth on understanding the Family Educational Rights and Protection Act (FERPA) and the role you have in protecting student records?

Come to the in-person training in Roberts 117 on Wednesday, Oct. 17, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., led by Melissa Thomas. This training can replace or augment the online presentation required for all employees.

Click here to register. For more information, contact Melissa Thomas (mthomas@georgefox.edu).

We are excited to welcome George Fox families to campus Friday, Oct. 19, through Sunday, Oct. 21, 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 visiting families.

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 on Friday through Sunday. To register and view the schedule, follow this link!

Questions? Email us at parents@georgefox.edu.

Are you interested in learning more about George Fox University sick leave share and parental leave policies? Do you find yourself wondering what you should say and do when your direct report comes to you saying, “I need to take leave”?

Can you direct an employee where to go to find their leave balances?

Here is your opportunity to learn what every supervisor needs to know about George Fox employee leave of absences! Four sessions of this supervisor training will be held in October.

Newberg campus Lunch and Learns will be held Thursday, Oct. 4, Wednesday, Oct. 24, and Thursday, Oct. 25. Choose the date that works best for you. Bring your own lunch (from home or Canyon Commons dining), and learn about leaves of absences with your fellow supervisors.

The Portland Center session will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 10, after the October Portland community luncheon.

Sign up here. This training is intended for George Fox employees who supervise faculty, staff and/or administrators. Supervisors who already attended this session in the spring are not required to attend this session.

If you have questions or have difficulty signing up, please contact Darby Thiessen at 503-554-2188 or dthiessen@georgefox.edu.

If your department has a surplus of intra-campus envelopes, please send them to Mail Services.

Thank you,
Mail Services

The women of the George Fox community (staff, faculty and administrators, as well as female spouses) are invited to the Fall Ladies’ Luncheon today (Tuesday). Ruth Baker will be hosting this come-and-go event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101-102.

A short devotional and prayer will be at noon. Please come and meet the new women in our community, take advantage of this time to connect, and enjoy a delicious meal. There is no charge to attend.

Contact Michelle Dawson (mdawson@georgefox.edu) with questions.