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The Intercultural Resource Center is hosting the second annual Voices Conference at George Fox on Oct. 20-21! 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.

We will feature keynote speaker Leroy Barber, who will join other nationally renowned speakers in leading workshops and discussions regarding social justice, leadership and diversity. You can register here. For more information about specific times and locations, check out our webpage.

Students: There is chapel credit and chapel elective credit offered for attending this event; the amount will vary based upon participation in both Friday and Saturday’s activities (Friday worship: two chapel credits; Saturday workshops: one credit elective per session, up to four elective credits total).

Contact Rachel Leong (rleong16@georgefox.edu) or the Intercultural Resource Center (irc@georgefox.edu) if you have questions.

Hope to see you there!

Come encounter the intimate presence of God in a night of prophetic worship tonight (Thursday) between 7 and 9 p.m. in the Prayer Chapel. Feel free to come and go at any time.

We hope you will feel God’s presence and experience a breakthrough in your life!

Contact Cayla Bleoaja (cbleoaja16@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

The university community is invited to Art Talk this Monday, Oct. 23, as printmaker April Flanders speaks about her work from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Chehalem Cultural Center (415 E. Sheridan St.).

In her current work, Flanders ponders the implications of a globalized landscape using a variety of media, including printmaking, painting, drawing and installation. As a classically trained printmaker, she employs ink on paper to create compelling rhythms with color, texture and repetition using a variety of print methods. She is more completely engaged, however, when she challenges the boundaries of traditional printmaking by cutting, folding and sculpting her prints so that they take shape beyond the frame.

There will be food and drink at the talk, as well as a question-and-answer time. In addition, after the lecture there will be an open invitation at the Lindgren Gallery to view her work.

Contact Elizabeth Herrera (herrerae16@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Click the link below to fill out a short survey about the use of umbrellas on campus.

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Disclaimer:
These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

Don’t forget to join the Center for Peace and Justice tonight (Thursday) for our second colloquia in the Environmental Peace series. Paige Parry from our biology department will speak on “Ecology: The Epistemology of Creation.”

The event begins at 7 p.m. in Hoover 102. There will be good snacks, and elective chapel credit is available!

Contact Elizah Stephens (estephens13@georgefox.edu) for more information.

The university’s director of planned giving, Gene Christian, will present a workshop, “Your Complete Estate Planning Tool Kit … The Five Documents Every George Fox Employee Should Have in Place,” on both the Newberg and Portland campuses. Both will take place midday and will include a complimentary lunch of soup and salad.

On Thursday, Oct. 26, Gene will present the workshop from noon to 1 p.m. in Canyon Commons. In it, he will reveal data about the rising popularity of estate planning and focus on specific tools and techniques current and retired George Fox employees need to consider as they develop a tax-efficient, and loving, estate distribution plan for the people and places they care about.

Gene will make the same presentation on Wednesday, Nov. 1, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Portland Center (Room 155A). If you plan to attend in Newberg, RSVP to Karlyn Fleming by Monday, Oct. 23, at kfleming@georgefox.edu. If attending in Portland, please RSVP to Karlyn by Monday, Oct. 30.

What do Amazon, IBM, Proctor & Gamble, Coca-Cola, Disney and Dove have in common? They embrace purpose-driven branding – a business model that defines success by financial performance and making a positive impact on the world.

At the next College of Business Industry Insiders event, come hear from corporate executive Mike Van Wyk as he explains why the most powerful brands of the future will be those that drive the most meaningful social change.

Save the date for Wednesday, Oct. 25, from noon to 12:50 p.m. in Canyon Commons 103. Come enjoy a free lunch and hear from this expert in consumer understanding and brand building. Please register by noon on Monday, Oct. 23, at this link.

Contact Colleen Sump (csump@georgefox.edu) with questions.

Bruin Cards are here! This year, the cards are in two formats:

• Printed card – Just show your card when you make your purchases. The printed cards have been distributed through campus mail to everyone on the Newberg campus with a campus box. If you do not have a campus box and would like a Bruin Card, please stop by the Information Desk on the first floor of the Stevens Center to pick one up. Supplies are limited, so get yours today!
• Digital – Just show the discount ad on your device at the place of business to receive your discount. The digital card can be found by going to bruinboards.georgefox.edu and clicking on “Special Deals.” You will need to be signed in to MyGFU, iGFU or your George Fox mail on your device to access this site.

The digital and print card have the same 15 offers. The digital card may have extra offers from time to time.

Please note: You must show your Bruin Card or the digital Bruin Card to receive the discount. Please do not just show the merchant(s) your George Fox ID card or say you are from George Fox. You must show your Bruin Card. Please be respectful of the generous businesses who are offering these discounts by following these guidelines.

Midterm grades are important indicators of how you are doing in your classes. While they are not a part of your permanent record they are important to pay attention to. In some cases, midterm grades represent about half your grade in the course. If you have questions, you should check with your professors. It is vital to know where you stand in each of your classes.

Midterm grades are meant to encourage you to get in touch with others: your professor, your advisor, your CAP Coach and/or the Academic Resource Center.

The worst thing to do about midterm grades is to ignore them or to assume you can improve them on your own.

Professors do want to meet with you. Do not hesitate to make an appointment with each of them.

Midterm grades are due by Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017. You should plan to check your midterm grades after this date.

To check your mid-term grades in MyGFU:

• Click on “Self Service”
• Click on “Enrollment”
• Click on “View My Grades”
• Click on the correct term
• Click on the “Midterm Grades” tab (If you do not see a “Midterm Grades” tab then it is likely none of your professors have entered any midterm grades for you. Please contact your professors to find out what your grades are.)

Now you need to determine what to do next:
 Contact your professors. Faculty are not required to enter midterm grades. You are advised to check with each of your professors about your status in their class. Consider whether to withdraw from one or more courses if it looks likely that you’ll get an F (or maybe even a D).

The last date to withdraw is Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017 (without grade responsibility).

You can usually go below being enrolled in 12 credit hours (at this point in the semester) without impacting your financial aid or housing. However, you should contact representatives in these departments to be certain:

• Residence Life (Dave Johnstone) – djohnstone@georgefox.edu
• Student Financial Services – sfs@georgefox.edu

Withdrawal results in a “W” on your transcript but does not factor into GPA. If you were to get an F, it would impact GPA.

Confirm any thoughts of withdrawing from classes with your advisor. Meet with each professor, especially those teaching courses you’re struggling in. Even if your professor doesn’t post midterm grades, find out from the professor what your grade is. Meet with your advisor to discuss options.

Use labs, help sessions and the ARC. If you think you might have a learning disability, have some assessment done. Contact the Health and Counseling Center at 503-554-2340 or stop by their office on South River Street.

Plan well for spring semester. Contact your CAP Coach to get advice about spring semester. Not sure how to take the next step? Email studentlife@georgefox.edu.

Make sure to get your tickets for William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Come join our theatre department this week for one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies.

The show runs in Wood-Mar Auditorium Oct. 19-21 and Oct. 26-28 at 7:30 p.m., and will also include a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, Oct. 29. All George Fox employees receive one free ticket. 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.).

Note: Closed captioning will be available for the final two shows, on Oct. 28 and 29.

For more information, visit this page. See you at the show!

George Fox alumni, current students and employees are invited to hear from business industry expert Mike Van Wyk on Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m. in Portland Center’s Room 155.

Mike has more than 20 years of consumer research and brand-building experience at large companies like Proctor Gamble and currently is the VP of customer research and insights for Capital Group. He will speak on the topic of purpose-driven brand building. A Q&A session will follow.

Coffee and desserts will be served. The event is free, but please register here. The event is being hosted by the College of Business and the Business Leadership Society.

Come encounter the intimate presence of God in a night of prophetic worship tomorrow (Thursday) between 7 and 9 p.m. in the Prayer Chapel. Feel free to come and go at any time.

We hope you will feel God’s presence and experience a breakthrough in your life!

Contact Cayla Bleoaja (cbleoaja16@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

What do Amazon, IBM, Proctor & Gamble, Coca-Cola, Disney and Dove have in common? They embrace purpose-driven branding – a business model that defines success by financial performance and making a positive impact on the world.

At the next College of Business Industry Insiders event, come hear from corporate executive Mike Van Wyk as he explains why the most powerful brands of the future will be those that drive the most meaningful social change.

Save the date for Wednesday, Oct. 25, from noon to 12:50 p.m. in Canyon Commons 103. Come enjoy a free lunch and hear from this expert in consumer understanding and brand building. Please register by noon on Monday, Oct. 23, at this link.

Contact Colleen Sump (csump@georgefox.edu) with questions.

Do you have students who could benefit from help with a paper or general academic/study skills? Are you requiring students to come to the Academic Resource Center for a class?

We are already halfway through the semester, and the schedule is filling up fast. Encourage students to make their ARC appointments early and not wait until the last minute. They can go to the arcschedule.georgefox.edu to view availabilities and schedule appointments.

We are officially half-way through the semester. Can you believe it?

Come to Vespers tonight (Wednesday) to enjoy a sweet time of worship and learning with your fellow classmates and coworkers. We encourage you to use time as a break from your busy schedules and to lean into a space of rest and refection.

We are in the book of Ephesians and will be going through the second half of Chapter 4 this week. We’ll meet at 7 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

We hope to see you there!

Click the link below to fill out a short survey about the use of umbrellas on campus.

Umbrellas on Campus

Thanks for your feedback!
- AJ Falkner (afalkner15@georgefox.edu)

Disclaimer:
These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

Join the Center for Peace and Justice tomorrow (Thursday) for our second colloquia in the Environmental Peace series. Paige Parry from our biology department will speak on “Ecology: The Epistemology of Creation.”

The event begins at 7 p.m. in Hoover 102. There will be good snacks, and elective chapel credit is available!

Contact Elizah Stephens (estephens13@georgefox.edu) for more information.

A few weeks ago Marketing Communications migrated www.georgefox.edu (not athletics.georgefox.edu, blogs.georgefox.edu, etc.) from using the insecure HTTP protocol (e.g. http://www.georgefox.edu/) to the secure HTTPS protocol (e.g. https://www.georgefox.edu).

Now we need to update links to www.georgefox.edu in our emails and other materials.

This just requires adding an “s” to the protocol to make this change (e.g. http://www.georgefox.edu/ -> https://www.georgefox.edu/).

This change needs to be made in all digital media that links to www.georgefox.edu: emails, email signatures, saved text to be pasted into emails, PDFs, links on other websites (not links *on* www.georgefox.edu), etc.

In print materials, it’s still fine to use URLs that do not include the protocol (e.g. georgefox.edu/visit).

Please take a moment to update links to www.georgefox.edu in any digital media you manage.

Questions? Email Peter Crackenberg at pcrackenberg@georgefox.edu.

Live in Yamhill County? Want to help out your community by sharing your voice? Let us know the needs you see locally and take our five-minute survey!

Please access the survey using this link.

Thank you!

Mandy Gawf, Client Services Coordinator, Yamhill Community Action Partnership (YCAP)

We’re looking for a male child actor for a short role in a film this Saturday, Oct. 21. The actor would be done within 30 minutes. No previous experience required.

We will be meeting in the Lemmons lobby. If interested, contact Jake Thiessen (jthiessen15@georgefox.edu) to get more details.

Thanks