The Daily Bruin

During Homecoming, we are excited to welcome students and alumni to campus for this inaugural event: Alumni of Color. This year, as we celebrate our 125th anniversary, we also want to reflect on the history of diversity at the institution.

The purpose of this networking event is to connect our alumni of color to our current student body, to each other, and to George Fox; to help students adjust to life after college; and to educate both alumni and students about future jobs, networking tools, and the history of George Fox.

The keynote speakers will be Randy Winston (’73) and Sandra Lopez (’15). Their biographies are available on this webpage. If you are an alumnus/a or current student and would like to attend, please register as soon as possible at this link. This is a free event.

The details …

Date: Friday, Sept. 30
Location: Canyon Commons, Rooms 101-102
Time: Noon – 1:30 p.m.

Student groups participating: Black Student Union & Alliance, Fusion Asian American Club, Hawaii Club International Club, Act Six Scholars, & Mosaic Scholars

Brought to you by: Intercultural Engagement & Faculty Development, International Student and Scholar Services, Intercultural Life, IDEA Center, and Alumni & Parent Relations

Contact Rebecca Hernandez, associate vice president of intercultural engagement and faculty development, with any questions: rhernandez@georgefox.edu.

Doctor of physical therapy students are hosting a hair-raising “The Running Dead” 5K walk/run on Saturday, Oct. 29, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Chased by zombies through a forested trail, runners will attempt to beat the odds of survival. Costumes of all kinds (not just zombies) are encouraged, and a prize will be awarded for best costume.

The race will begin in the Roberts Center parking lot. Come join the fun by registering at this link. You can also find us on Facebook here.

Today (Tuesday) is the day! Gather your co-workers and head to Canyon Commons (CCD102) for all-employee lunch between 11:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Cost is $3 per plate. See you there!

The School of Nursing and the School of Social Work will be holding a joint simulation for our senior students to “walk a mile” in the shoes of those facing poverty. For this simulation to be successful, we are in need of volunteers to play the role of the community agencies the students will interact with.

The simulation will be held Wednesday, Oct. 12, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. and again on Wednesday, Oct. 19, in the Canyon Commons 101 and 102. If you are interested in volunteering on one or both days or have questions, please contact Molly Murphy at mmurphy@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2963.

We look forward to sharing this journey with you!

Join Bruins LEAD this Thursday, Sept. 29, to hear Maco Hamilton, our men’s basketball coach, speak on “How to Conduct Yourself With Class and Servant Leadership.”

You don’t have to be an athlete or coach to be part of Bruins LEAD. It is simply an opportunity to develop your leadership skills. We will take basic leadership concepts and spend one hour diving into details of how to develop responsible and respected leaders.

Each week, you will get to hear from one of our coaches on the following topics:

Sept. 29 – Maco Hamilton on “How to Conduct Yourself With Class and Servant Leadership”
Oct. 13 – Mike Meek on “How to Inspire Your Team and How to Build Winning Team Chemistry”
Oct. 20 – Branden Thompson on “How to Get Your Teammates Back on Track”
Oct. 27 – Jessica Hollen on “How to Manage Team Conflict”

All sessions take place from 8:40 p.m. to 9:40 p.m. in Lemmons 8.

While some of the content may be specific to athletics and teams, we feel strongly that every person will end up working in a team at some point in their lives, and this information can be relevant for everyone on campus.

If you were unable to attend the first two sessions, that’s OK! Join us for week three. Probably most important … there will be snacks!

Questions? Please contact Kelsea Meyers at kmeyers13@georgefox.edu.

Here are this week’s home athletic contests. Come out to cheer our Bruins on!

Wednesday, Sept. 28, 7 p.m. – Volleyball vs. Pacific, Wheeler Sports Center
Friday, Sept. 30, 7 p.m. – Volleyball vs. Willamette, Wheeler Sports Center
Saturday, Oct. 1, Noon – Women’s Soccer vs. Whitman, Austin Sports Complex
Saturday, Oct. 1, 2 p.m. – Football vs. Whitworth, Stoffer Family Stadium
Sunday, Oct. 2, Noon – Women’s Soccer vs. Whitworth, Austin Sports Complex

For more information, contact the sports information office at ext. 2926 or visit the George Fox sports website at gfubruins.com.

This week in chapel, we welcome Gail Song Bantum as guest speaker. She is passionate about prophetically calling people, groups and organizations to become all that God says they are, through the lens of identity, leadership development and discipleship. Come listen to the message Gail has as we continue our theme of “Belief” this morning (Tuesday) at 10:50 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

During Vespers this week (Wednesday at 7 p.m.), we’ll look at Romans 3 and dive deeper into the idea of being one.

Wednesday night after Vespers, info meetings for EMBRACE (Outreaches to Department of Health Services, foster parents and children in care) as well as Big/Little Bruins are scheduled, so stick around in Bauman to hear about those ministries.

On Thursday, Sept. 29, the first Matheteis forum of the year will be in Canyon Commons from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Leroy Barber, Steve Winterberg and student contributors will be talking about “Faith, Race and Politics.” RSVP at this link.

Lastly, Colloquium with Kris Kays on the topic of sex is beginning on Oct. 3 with limited sign-up spots.

See you in chapel and Vespers!

The university’s passport days event starts today (Tuesday). If you are planning to travel internationally, you will need a current passport to get into other countries. A representative from the post office will be on hand to facilitate the process of getting you a new passport or renewing your old one.

To review the current fees for passports, visit this link. Passport days will be today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Wednesday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Klages Center (Room 231).

Passport days are also open to the public, so please feel free to share this with your friends and family. Payment can be made by either cash or check. You must have the exact amount if you are paying by cash.

You will need the following two pieces of ID with you when you arrive:

• Current driver’s license or state-issued ID with current last name
• Original birth certificate (to be submitted with the passport and returned to you by the state department)

Two types of passports are available – Passport Book and Passport Card. The card is not good for any flights. You must have the book if you are flying out of the country.

If you have any questions, please contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2551.

You will be receiving information this week regarding textbook adoptions for Spring 2017.

In short …

• Oct. 1 is the deadline for all spring textbook adoptions to be entered into iGFU.
• Contact your department admin with any questions regarding this process. They will have the step-by-step guide for entering adoptions.
• Note: If you need clearance to update textbooks for a course in iGFU, please email the service desk at servicedesk@georgefox.edu and copy you department admin along with Bruin Store manager, Michael Simmons (msimmons@georgefox.edu).

Thank you

The university community is invited to an all-employee meeting from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29, in Hoover 105.

The meeting will feature various updates, including the financial year end/surplus report, and the recipients of the Administrator of the Year and Staff of the Year will be announced. The event will be live-streamed at the Portland Center in Room 160.

Women employees: Don’t forget to join Ruth Baker for a salad luncheon today (Monday) in Canyon Commons, Room 101 (this replaces the salad supper events from previous years).

Ruth’s hope is this change in schedule and format will be more accommodating to schedules and provide opportunities for fellowship and in making new acquaintances. The come-and-go luncheon, catered by Bon Appetit, will be served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Please RSVP to Missy Terry at terrym@georgefox.edu.

All are welcome to the fifth Liberal Arts and Critical Issues presentation of the semester tonight (Monday), when Paul Silverstein, professor of anthropology at Reed College, speaks on the topic “The Challenge of Living as Muslims in Europe” in Hoover 105. The same presentation will be made from 5 to 6 p.m. and from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The theme for this semester’s LACI series is “Islam and the West.” For more information, contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

Are you interested in engaging in dialogue about current issues in our society?

We are hosting an event, Matheteis, designed to provide space for faculty, staff/administrators and students to discuss difficult topics that lead to learning and understanding. Those who attend will have the opportunity to listen and learn from our four panelists as they answer a series of questions. Afterwards, attendees will have the chance to ask questions themselves and join the discussion.

Our first gathering for this year’s series will be Thursday, Sept. 29, at 6 p.m. in Canyon Commons, and the topic will be “Faith, Race and Politics.” Follow this link to RSVP. There is no cost to attend, and snacks will be provided. This event is sponsored by the intercultural life office. Chapel credit is available for students!

Questions or concerns? Contact Mikaela Smith at smithm16@georgefox.edu.

Join your co-workers for all-employee lunch tomorrow (Tuesday, Sept. 27), in Canyon Commons 102 (CCD 102). Lunch is a bargain at $3 per plate and will be served between 11:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.

Hope to see you there!

The university community is invited to the grand opening and dedication of the new Engineering Innovation Center from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 30, in the Klages Center.

The new 15,000-square-foot facility includes a configurable project-build space (“Maker_hub”); machine, welding and woodworking shops; an additive manufacturing lab; design studios; a computer design lab; environmental, geotechnical, construction and transportation lab spaces; and a tool room. The evening will include an open house, student demonstrations and a short dedication program at 8 p.m.

Please RSVP at this link.

Don’t forget that passport days start tomorrow (Tuesday). If you are planning to travel internationally, you will need a current passport to get into other countries. A representative from the post office will be on hand to facilitate the process of getting you a new passport or renewing your old one.

To review the current fees for passports, visit this link. Passport days will be Tuesday, Sept. 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Wednesday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Klages Center (Room 231).

Passport days are also open to the public, so please feel free to share this with your friends and family. Payment can be made by either cash or check. You must have the exact amount if you are paying by cash.

You will need the following two pieces of ID with you when you arrive:

• Current driver’s license or state-issued ID with current last name
• Original birth certificate (to be submitted with the passport and returned to you by the state department)

Two types of passports are available – Passport Book and Passport Card. The card is not good for any flights. You must have the book if you are flying out of the country.

If you have any questions, please contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2551.

Please join us this Wednesday, Sept. 28, for a retirement celebration to honor Linda Sartwell and her 25 years of service in Mail Services. Come share memories and stories as she gets ready to head off into the sunset.

We will gather from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons (Room 101). If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Richard Silver at 503-554-2551 or rsilver@georgefox.edu.

You will be receiving information this week regarding textbook adoptions for Spring 2017.

In short …

• Oct. 1 is the deadline for all spring textbook adoptions to be entered into iGFU.
• Contact your department admin with any questions regarding this process. They will have the step-by-step guide for entering adoptions.
• Note: If you need clearance to update textbooks for a course in iGFU, please email the service desk at servicedesk@georgefox.edu and copy you department admin along with Bruin Store manager, Michael Simmons (msimmons@georgefox.edu).

Thank you

Tonight (Monday) at the Chehalem Cultural Center, Nathan Huff will speak on his artistic practice and his work currently on display in Minthorne Gallery.

Huff produces paintings, drawings and sculpture that create freewheeling narratives: stories of suspending gravity, traversing emotional vertigo, and sorting reservoirs of memories. He earned an MFA in drawing and painting from California State University, Long Beach, and a degree in art education from Azusa Pacific University. He also studied art in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and Spain.

Come hear about Huff’s thought-provoking artwork tonight from 6 to 7 p.m. in the ballroom of the Cultural Center (415 E. Sheridan St.)!

Contact Annie Lunt (alunt13@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

The university community is invited to the grand opening and dedication of the new Engineering Innovation Center from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 30, in the Klages Center.

The new 15,000-square-foot facility includes a configurable project-build space (“Maker_hub”); machine, welding and woodworking shops; an additive manufacturing lab; design studios; a computer design lab; environmental, geotechnical, construction and transportation lab spaces; and a tool room. The evening will include an open house, student demonstrations and a short dedication program at 8 p.m.

Please RSVP at this link.