The Daily Bruin

Come to a SpIL trip info night immediately after Vespers on Wednesday, Oct. 3, from 8 to 9 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium and find out about the various opportunities available to serve and immerse in Christian community development work nationally and abroad.

Trips take place during winter, spring and summer breaks and are coordinated by the spiritual life office in collaboration with local Christian organizations and the communities who are challenged with unique needs.

Learn alongside them and fellow students about what Christian community development looks like across language and cultural barriers, as well as the assets and needs in the context of this Christian organization. You can also hear the stories and testimonies of trip mentors and past participants on Tuesday, Oct. 2, at Shalom Chapel.

For more information, contact Monik Kadarmanto (mkadarmanto@georgefox.edu).

All veterans are welcome to a pizza lunch hosted by the Veterans United Association in the Foxhole at noon today (Friday).

Questions? Contact Jason Brazel (jbrazel15@georgefox.edu).

Do you have some free time and want to make a lasting impact on our campus’s aesthetics? We are trying to finish the landscape for the Alumni Plaza, just outside of Ross, before homecoming and we could use some help.

Simply show up at the site on Monday, Oct. 1, through Wednesday, Oct. 3, anytime from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and we will put you to work. Please wear long pants and close-toed shoes for safety. We will provide gloves, tools and water.

Questions? Contact Jesse Dillow (jdillow@georgefox.edu)

Want to practice your Spanish? You are invited to join us at the Spanish Table/Mesa in Canyon Commons each Monday, starting on Oct. 1, anytime between noon and 1:30 p.m. Stop by for a few minutes or stay the entire time (lunch is not included).

Carson Tidland, a senior Spanish major, will be leading the discussion. Sessions will meet through Monday, Dec. 3. Both students and employees are welcome!

Questions? Contact Viki Defferding (vdefferding@georgefox.edu).

Do you know a soon-to-graduate student, a mid-career or late-career professional, who would be interested in teaching English in China? Please pass this message on:

Let’s talk about your next job, apartment , paycheck, community and ministry … in China! Any degree qualifies so long as you love the Lord, are in good health and have an optimistic spirit with leadership experience.

Email or text Adam Carpenter to set up a coffee or taco appointment and talk: ascarpenter@gmail.com or 503-841-1817.

The lost and found has reached critical mass and all unclaimed items will be donated to charitable causes on Monday, Oct. 1, at 3 p.m.

Please come to the Campus Public Safety office BEFORE then to check for your lost item or items. If you have left-behind items in your offices, please get them to Campus Public Safety now so that students and staff will have a chance to reclaim their items before they are donated.

For more information, contact Nadine Kincaid (nkincaid@georgefox.edu)

Have you walked by the area between the Ross Center and Stoffer Family Stadium and wondered what was going on? If so, we have exciting news: The space will be home to a new Alumni Plaza featuring a 10-foot-tall bronze bear! The plaza will serve as a visual reminder of our pride in being Bruins and celebrate the legacy of George Fox.

On the Saturday of homecoming weekend, Oct. 6, we will host a special Alumni Plaza unveiling ceremony from 11:30 to noon. Free bear claws and coffee will be served, and a tailgate time follows in the Bauman parking lot. We hope you can join us!

The unveiling event is one of many activities happening that weekend. For a complete schedule of homecoming events, visit this page.

The Intercultural Resource Center is hosting the third annual Voices Conference at George Fox University in Bauman Auditorium and various Canyon Commons rooms. The Voices Conference will run from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 26, and Saturday, Oct. 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This Multicultural Leadership conference is open to people from all backgrounds and cultures. Our vision is to create space for students, faculty, staff and community members to engage in meaningful conversations about being multicultural leaders in an increasingly diverse society.

Well-known leaders and speakers Leroy and Donna Barber, and Alexia Salvatierra will be leading workshops and discussions regarding social justice, leadership and diversity.

There will be elective chapel credit offered. You can register here. 

For more information about specific times and locations, check out our event page.

Hope to see you there! Contact Rachel Leong (rleong16@georgefox.edu) or Bryce Coefield (bcoefield@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Author Gabe Lyons will be on campus tomorrow (Friday) to present a free lecture, “Faithfulness in the Age of Distraction,” at 7:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. Lyons, coauthor of Good Faith (2016) and unChristian (2007) and the author of The Next Christians (2010), doesn’t shy away from talking about the most difficult and controversial issues of our time.

Come hear new ways of thinking about yourself and the culture around you. Chapel credit is available to students who attend!

To learn more, visit this page.

Enjoy cheering on the Portland Blazers against the Minnesota Timberwolves at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 4, with other Bruins in Club 5 seats. Get access to nicer restrooms and amenities, as well as comfortable seats, for $47 each. Or, bring your whole family and sit with George Fox students in the tan section for only $10 per seat.

The evening includes a postgame free-throw experience for all Bruins. Seats are limited, and the deadline to purchase tickets is Oct. 1. Don’t miss a great matchup at great prices!

Buy tickets at this link. Contact Nichole Drew (ndrew@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Are you a George Fox employee who is pregnant or mothering young children? Join this lunchtime network of employee women for informal connection and conversation. Bring your own lunch and come and go as you please.

We will be in Hoover 104 from noon to 1:30 p.m. today (Thursday). We connect once a semester, so if you cannot make it this time, plan to join us next time.

Contact Jamie Noling-Auth (jnolingauth@georgefox.edu) or Danielle Warner (dwarner@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Please remind students that the APA workshop with Sue O’Donnell is today (Thursday), where they will learn the details of APA style, including formatting, citations, references, writing style, and more.

We’ll meet in Hoover 105 from 10:50 to 11:50 a.m.

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).

The lost and found has reached critical mass and all unclaimed items will be donated to charitable causes on Monday, Oct. 1, at 3 p.m.

Please come to the Campus Public Safety office BEFORE then to check for your lost item or items. If you have left-behind items in your offices, please get them to Campus Public Safety now so that students and staff will have a chance to reclaim their items before they are donated.

For more information, contact Nadine Kincaid (nkincaid@georgefox.edu)

If you have concerns about a student, log into Fox360 to submit an “alert” for the student. Submit alerts for concerns in the following areas:

• Academic – Missing multiple classes; consistently poor academic performance
• Behavioral – Concerning or disruptive behaviors in or outside of class
• Emotional – Mental health concerns; unusual emotional expression
• Physical – Medical concerns; extreme changes in grooming, personal care
• Social – Personal, social, or family concerns that are affecting well-being and performance

This Fox360 Quick Guide provides a visual overview of the Fox360 system; more details about using Fox360 are available in this Google Doc.

The Student Support Network will assign a “case manager” to follow up with students. Case managers will do their best to give updates to faculty members who submit alerts or provide feedback. You are welcome to contact Jere Witherspoon (jwithers@georgefox.edu) or Rick Muthiah to inquire about the status of a student.

If you have questions or would like more information regarding Fox360, please contact Rick Muthiah at 503-554-2314 or rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.

Are you a George Fox employee who is pregnant or mothering young children? Join this lunchtime network of employee women for informal connection and conversation. Bring your own lunch and come and go as you please.

We will be in Hoover 104 from noon to 1:30 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday). We connect once a semester, so if you cannot make it this time, plan to join us next time.

Contact Jamie Noling-Auth (jnolingauth@georgefox.edu) or Danielle Warner (dwarner@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Are you at risk for falls? George Fox University’s physical therapy department is hosting a free fall risk screening on Wednesday, Oct. 3, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Roberts Center.

If you or someone you know have questions about balance, are worried about falling, or have fallen in the past, join us for a free fall risk screening and be ready to participate in activities to improve your balance.

For more information, email Hannah Lawrence (hlawrence13@georgefox.edu).

Don’t forget to come join in the celebration today (Wednesday) of Terri Crawford after 25 years of service as a financial aid counselor, compassionately assisting students and families.

Plan to gather with us in the Stevens Center Atrium today from 3 to 4:30 p.m.

Do you have questions about faith? You are invited to participate in Alpha, a series of sessions exploring the Christian faith. We will provide food, a video to watch, and the opportunity for a conversation during the video that provides questions. It will also give you a chance to meet new people and find a safe space to talk about this topic.

The program will run for 10 weeks, so come and invite your friends. Everyone is welcome. We will meet in Stevens 208 at 5 p.m. every Wednesday, starting tonight. This will count as a chapel credit elective, too.

If you have questions, please email Maricruz Arias at (marias15@georgefox.edu).

The Office for Spiritual Life is looking for employees who would like to be a part of the Employee Prayer Network. Prayer requests are sent out weekly to the Prayer Network and include prayer requests that students submit anonymously in the prayer chapel, employee prayer requests sent directly to the Prayer Network, as well as suggested lists of employees and events to pray for.

If you would be willing to commit to pray for George Fox each week, please email the Prayer Network coordinator, Lecia Retter (lretter@georgefox.edu).

Questions about the Prayer Network can be directed to Lecia Retter or Jamie Noling-Auth (jnolingauth@georgefox.edu).