The Daily Bruin

The time has come once again to begin the process of selecting our undergraduate “Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities” nominees for the 2016-17 academic year.

For those of you who have contact with our undergraduate population, you have the opportunity to make nominations by selecting 20 students who you feel are worthy of recognition from the students who qualify for selection. These students are eligible for nomination and expect to graduate either midyear or spring (December 2016 or April 2017).

In addition, they all have a GPA of at least 3.50 and have turned in their application for degree. Other criteria for choosing a student include their demonstration of:

• Personal integrity
• Involvement in the George Fox community
• Service to the community at large

One-hundred-and-sixty-five students are eligible for nomination based on GPA alone. We will record your top-20 selections and determine the top-25 choices university-wide. We will then invite the top-25 students to respond. All students who respond will be awarded the “Who’s Who” honor.

Please note: There may be others who qualify to be on this list, but because they have not registered for commencement at the time of the selection process, they are not on this list.

To make your selection please select 20 students in the list on this survey. Please choose no more than 20 students.

Please contact Jere Witherspoon (jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu) in the student life office if you have any questions. Please mark your selection of 20 students no later than Friday, Nov. 11, 2016.

Tomorrow (Thursday) Oct. 20, at 10:20 a.m., the university will participate in The Great Oregon Shake Out, an exercise designed to test the school’s emergency notification systems as well as create dialogue among the George Fox community on how to be personally prepared should an earthquake occur.

Final Tip:
Preparing for disasters can be done over a period of time. Three days’ worth of supplies is a good start and helpful in the event of short-term power outages or temporary evacuation. But a large earthquake and tsunami will leave much of the area’s transportation routes destroyed, making assistance and delivery of supplies difficult to impossible.

Oregonians will have to count on each other in the community, in the workplace and at home in order to be safe until responders can reach them. It is recommended that families, neighborhoods and communities strive to be self-sufficient for two weeks.

After you Shake Out tomorrow, join us at https://www.facebook.com/2WeeksReady/ to learn more about getting your family, neighborhood, and community “Two-Weeks Ready.” The page will be rolling out new information each week.

Come to the volleyball match on Friday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. and support Love INC! Their specific need right now is HUGS (Hats, Umbrellas, Gloves and Scarves). Bring two or more of these items and receive free popcorn or free admission to the match.

We will also host a fun competition in between sets 2-3 with prizes! We encourage wearing purple to help support the cause.

Love INC Newberg is a local affiliate of the national organization, Love In the Name of Christ. The mission of the organization is to mobilize local churches to transform lives and communities in the name of Christ. Visit their website to learn more.

We regret to inform you that the upcoming lecture from biotech entrepreneur Donald Drakeman tomorrow (Thursday), Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m. in Hoover 105 has been canceled due to aftermath effects from Hurricane Matthew in the speaker’s home town. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause for those who have made special arrangements to attend.

Do you like hot apple cider, hayrides and making new friends? So do we! James Project is joining Friendsview for all of these activities and more at their fall festival at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday). We’ll meet in Canyon Commons and go from there.

If you are interested in joining us as we join our neighbors for their fun night, email Kaheela Reid and Gary Buckley at jamesprojectgfu@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!

Do you want to share a part of your cultural or ethnic heritage with the George Fox community? Audition for this year’s annual World’s Got Talent show!

We’re looking for students, employees and alumni who want to showcase their talents. The event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 19, so we will be holding auditions the first week of November. Click here to sign up for an audition!

If you have any questions or want more information, contact Mikaela Smith (smithm16@georgefox.edu).

Check out the October two-day sale at the Bruin Store today (Wednesday) and tomorrow (Thursday), Oct. 19 and 20.

The sale includes 25% off of:

• fleece wear
• short-sleeve and long-sleeve tees
• Cutter & Buck polos
• stadium and tailgating items

Sale is offered in store and online!

Nike products are not included in this sale.

Greetings from the George Fox theatre department! Our 2016-17 season kicks off with Blithe Spirit, an English comedy of manners by Noel Coward. Come join us for a lighthearted romp into the 1940s as we witness Charles Condomine face his ghosts.

The show runs in Wood-Mar Auditorium Oct. 20-22 and Oct. 27-29 at 7:30 p.m., and will also include a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, Oct. 30. 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.

Synopsis: When Charles Condomine invites Madame Arcati to perform a séance as an evening entertainment for a dinner party he suddenly finds himself face-to-face with his deceased wife, Elvira … much to the chagrin of his current spouse, Ruth. Mayhem ensues when Ruth is accidentally killed and united with Elvira on the “other side.” Together, the two blithe spirits haunt their hapless husband with hilarious consequences. Join us for an evening of classic British comedy that will delight and surprise. Suitable for ages 10 and up.

Blithe Spirit is presented through special arrangement with Samuel French Inc.

See you at the show!

The adidas Employee Store is offering the employee discount of 50 percent off to all George Fox University employees. To access the store during the shopping period, present your employee ID or pay stub and a valid photo ID at check-in. The employee must be present in order for the entire party to enter the store (maximum five persons). Access is unlimited from Oct. 12 through Oct. 25, 2016.

Now that school is back in session and our fall weather has arrived, now is the best time to update your sportswear wardrobe for all your fall activities. The adidas Employee Store is featuring our new athletics apparel line, new outerwear, new collections in men’s and women’s golf, and soccer gear for the soccer enthusiasts.

The adidas Employee Store is located at 5060 N. Greeley Ave., in Portland. It’s open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Note: The employee discount of 50 percent off is only valid at the adidas Employee Store located at 5060 N. Greeley Ave. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other coupon, discount, or promotion except as otherwise expressly permitted. Not valid for purchases of gift certificates. Offer has no cash value.

adidas reserves the right to change terms and conditions, substitute offer of equal or greater value, end offer at any time without notice, and decline offer to any consumer adidas believes, in its sole discretion, may resell adidas product. Additional restrictions and exclusions may apply; see store for details. Void where prohibited. ©2016 adidas America, Inc.

Contact the store directly (971-234-8536) with any questions.

Are you a faculty or staff person who needs to purchase or rent regalia for Fall Commencement?

Click this link to place your order. This new process will allow you to ship to your home or the Bruin Store, but order ASAP as shipment can take up to five weeks.

If you have any questions, contact Michael Simmons (msimmons@georgefox.edu).

Lunch-baggers and coffee drinkers! Your lunch was probably nice and tasty when you brought it to school in that insulated lunch bag or storage container, but a few days later it’s not so appealing, and neither are the coffee thermoses.

Come ASAP to the Security Services Office to claim your lost lunch bags, food storage containers, and coffee containers.

Know of students who need some assistance when it comes to writing research papers? Encourage them to attend a workshop, “Steps to Writing a Successful Research Paper,” tomorrow (Thursday) in Hoover 105.

Gary Tandy, professor of English, and Sarah Stevenson, public services librarian, will present a step-by-step guide to campus and internet resources to help make students research pros. The session runs from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m.

Questions? Contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.

Believe it or not, it is the middle of the semester. Now is the time to take an assessment of your perception of how you are doing in each of your classes. 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 Career & Academic Planning Coach and 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. 23. 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, it is likely none of your professors have entered any midterm grades for you. Please contact your professors to find out what your midterm 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. 6.

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. You should also 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 to make an appointment.

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 or stop by our office on the third floor of the Stevens Center. We’re here to help!

Student Life Department
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studentlife@georgefox.edu
503-554-2310

The campus will look a little different on Saturday as we prepare to host thousands of guests at our football game that afternoon at 1:00 p.m.. Here are some things to make note of:

Bauman Parking Lot
Be sure to move your cars out of the Bauman parking lot on Friday evening. This space will be dedicated to vendors and tailgating on Saturday. Stop by on Saturday and check out all of the food and activities happening before the game!

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 a.m. to 6 p.m. This means the basketball gym, racquetball courts and locker rooms will be closed. The Fitness Center will remain open for normal business hours, but you will need to enter through the hallway entrance located on the field level, toward the end of the building near the tennis courts. There will be security officers who will ask you where you are headed; just let them know that you are going to work out.

Bauman Walkway
The sidewalk located between the football stadium and Bauman will be closed. Please walk around the building and do not move the barricade.

Barricades
If you see a barricade, it is there for a reason. Please do not move them, jump over them, crawl under them, or unlock them.

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 8:30 a.m.

Tickets
Students and staff can show their ID cards at the gate to get into the game. Additional tickets can be purchased online or at the gate by visiting http://athletics.georgefox.edu/information/tickets.

We hope to see you at the game at 1:00 and the tailgates prior to that!

Questions? Contact Elise Trask at etrask@georgefox.edu or Sarah Reid at sreid@georgefox.edu.

We hope you’re looking forward to the opportunity to step away from daily tasks to refresh and renew yourself at our fall staff conference on Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Canyon Commons (101-103). Join us for worship and a workshop with guest speaker Doreen Dodgen-Magee, a psychologist from Portland, Oregon who has 22 years of experience working with individuals and groups. She presents material that is fascinating and sobering in a way that is absolutely captivating.

Continental breakfast and lunch are included. Please contact Peg Hutton (phutton@georgefox.edu) if you have food allergies.

All staff (non-administration, non-faculty) are required to attend unless you have VP approval; direct your absence approvals to Lisa Burton (lburton@georgefox.edu).

Program provided by your Staff Development Committee.

We regret to inform you that the upcoming lecture from biotech entrepreneur Donald Drakeman on Thursday, Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m. in Hoover 105 has been canceled due to aftermath effects from Hurricane Matthew in the speaker’s home town. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause for those who have made special arrangements to attend.

FoxTALE will be unavailable from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. (Pacific Time) tomorrow (Wednesday), Oct. 19, for scheduled maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.

During this maintenance update, Summer 2016 course sites will be hidden to students (current semester course sites will be unaffected and remain visible to students).

If you want to make any past course site visible to students after this update:
– Select Administration block > Course Administration > Edit settings
– In the “General” section, look for the “Visible” setting
– Change “Hide” back to “Show”
– Scroll to bottom and “Save changes”

Visit the FoxTALE for Faculty webpage for guides and resources.

For questions or assistance using FoxTALE, contact the IT Service Desk (servicedesk@georgefox.edu) at 503-554-2569.

Check out the October two-day sale at the Bruin Store on Oct. 19 and 20.

The sale includes 25% off of:

• fleece wear
• short-sleeve and long-sleeve tees
• Cutter & Buck polos
• stadium and tailgating items

Sale is offered in store and online!

Nike products are not included in this sale.

While most student concerns and complaints can and should be resolved informally, there is a formal general complaint procedure described in the “Support for Students” section of the Undergraduate Student Handbook as well as on the Graduate/DPS Policies page of the website.

Note that these procedures cover complaints of a general nature and do not supersede specific policies involving special cases such as grade appeals, sexual harassment, etc., which are covered elsewhere in the Student Handbook, catalog or Graduate/DPS Policies.

For more information, contact the student life department (studentlife@georgefox.edu).