The physical therapy department is still looking for participants to join a research study on Achilles tendinopathy. The study aims to evaluate recreational runners with persistent pain in the mid-portion of the Achilles tendon. Testing will continue through this week.
If you wish to volunteer or have questions, contact Annika Piros (apiros15@georgefox.edu).
The music department’s Kenn Willson, coordinator of keyboard studies, just returned from Huntsville, Texas, where he performed his “Encounters with Beethoven†concert at Sam Houston State University.
Kenn has worked on developing the concert for years, and he describes it as a performance that includes “humor, pathos, cartoons, slides, and sometimes rock and roll.” To listen, go to this link.
The university community is invited to a free Family Weekend concert featuring George Fox’s Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Singers, Women’s Chorale, Concert Choir and Symphonic Band this Friday, Oct. 14, at 7:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.
The Symphony Orchestra will perform Bedrich Smetana’s The Moldau; the Chamber Singers will sing William Hawley’s Siepe, Che Gli Orti Vaghi; the Women’s Chorale will perform Vijay Singh’s Medieval Gloria and the traditional Down to the River to Pray; the Concert Choir will sing Stephen Paulus’ adaption of The Road Home and the traditional hymn Hark, I Hear the Harps Eternal; and the Symphonic Band will perform Ralph Vaughn Williams’ Folk Song Suite and John Philip Sousa’s Who’s Who in Navy Blue.
Seating is general admission.
Bruin fans, don’t miss your chance to watch our teams play at home this week.
Friday, Oct. 14, 5:30 p.m. – Volleyball vs. Whitworth, Wheeler Sports Center
Friday, Oct. 14, 7 p.m. – Men’s soccer vs. Whitworth, Austin Sports Complex
Saturday, Oct. 15, noon – Women’s soccer vs. Pacific, Austin Sports Complex
Saturday, Oct. 15, 1 p.m. – Volleyball vs. Whitman, Wheeler Sports Center
Saturday, Oct. 15, 7 p.m. – Football vs. Puget Sound, Stoffer Family Stadium
Sunday, Oct. 16, 2:30 p.m. – Men’s soccer vs. Whitman, Austin Sports Complex
For more information, contact the sports information office at ext. 2926 or visit the George Fox sports website at gfubruins.com.
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.
Interested in learning more about nutritious cooking? Join us tonight (Wednesday) for a “Nutrition Matters” cooking class, “Kitchen Basics: Kitchen Set-up and Staples for Success,” from 7 to 8 p.m. in Hoover 105.
The class is free, and all are invited! Questions? Contact Marcella Loprinzi-Hatfield at mloprinzihatfield@georgefox.edu.
Are you interested in attending a professional health program after George Fox? Are you pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary, pre-physical therapy, pre-optometry or pre-pharmacy? Get informed on what it takes to get into a professional health program. The topics covered at a meeting on Thursday, Oct. 27, will include admission requirements, the application process and resources available to you at George Fox.
The meeting will take place in EHS 102 at 5 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact Vetta Berokoff at vberokof@georgefox.edu. If you are unable to attend but consider yourself a pre-professional health student, please contact Vetta so that you can be added to the pre-professional health student contact group.
Faculty, please tell your pre-professional health students about this meeting.
The lost and found is filled to the brim and can hold nothing more! If you have lost items since Welcome Weekend, please come to the security office before 2 p.m. this Friday, Oct. 14, to claim your lost item(s).
Any items not reunited with their owners will be donated to charitable causes after 2 p.m. this Friday.
Know of students who need help with MLA style? Encourage them to attend a workshop, “Using MLA Format Effectively,” today (Wednesday) at 3 p.m. in Stevens 209.
In the session, Kathy Heininge, associate professor of English, will cover the Modern Language Association citation and reference formatting, along with several guidelines for writing in MLA style. MLA is commonly used in humanities courses such as English, literature and modern languages.
The workshop is sponsored by the Academic Resource Center. Questions? Contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.
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!
Ever wonder what’s for dinner? Want to know what the Bruin Den’s special is, without walking over? Trying to plan out your meals for the day? Now you can! Bon Appetit posts our menus daily on our website at georgefox.cafebonappetit.com.
You can also subscribe to “menu mail” from our website and get the daily menu for the Canyon Commons, the Bruin Den or Bridge Cafe emailed directly to your inbox!
Join Bruins LEAD this Thursday, Oct. 13, to hear Mike Meek, our women’s basketball coach, speak on “How to Inspire Your Team and How to Build Winning Team Chemistry.â€
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:
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 few sessions, that’s OK! Join us for week four. Probably most important … there will be snacks!
Questions? Please contact Kelsea Meyers at kmeyers13@georgefox.edu.
Hello Bruin fans! Your men’s soccer team continues conference at home this week as part of Family Weekend. Come support the team as they play Whitworth under the lights of the Austin Sports Complex this Friday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m. See you all there!
Go Bruins!
The physical therapy department is still looking for participants to join a research study on Achilles tendinopathy. The study aims to evaluate recreational runners with persistent pain in the mid-portion of the Achilles tendon. Testing will continue through this week.
If you wish to volunteer or have questions, contact Annika Piros (apiros15@georgefox.edu).
Interested in learning more about nutritious cooking? Join us for a series of “Nutrition Matters” cooking classes this month! Here is the schedule:
All classes are free, and all are invited! Questions? Contact Marcella Loprinzi-Hatfield at mloprinzihatfield@georgefox.edu.
This week in chapel on Tuesday morning (10:50 a.m.), guest speaker Amy Williams will share. Williams is involved in youth ministry, with a specific passion for teens involved in gangs, on probation/ parole, and lost in the criminal justice system. Her calling is to a be a “Hope Dealer.”
Vespers on Wednesday night (7 p.m.) is a continuation of ONE. The passage for this week is Romans 6. See you in chapel and Vespers!
Want a job or internship in your field this spring or summer? Sign up to attend one of three career fairs that Oregon State has invited George Fox students to attend! More than 100 employers will be available to talk to you about current and future jobs and internships.
The fairs run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ride down with other George Fox students and IDEA Center staff or go on your own. Vans will depart at 9:30 a.m. and return to campus before 3 p.m. so athletes can attend. Sign up through the Events tab in Handshake so that the IDEA Center can make you a name tag.
Start planning now to work on you resume and LinkedIn profile and make an appointment to see a Career Coach to learn career fair strategies. This is a great chance to practice meeting employers and see what opportunities are in your field.
Faculty: Encourage your students to attend. Questions? Contact the IDEA Center.
Families of current traditional undergraduate students have been invited to join us on campus Oct. 14-16 for a weekend filled with some exciting events, including the Family Weekend Tailgate Dinner, music performances, and home athletic contests.
Please note that the parking lots and campus will be hosting extra people and events this weekend. Help us welcome these families and be extra hospitable as they find their way around and reconnect with students.
For more information and the schedule of events for the weekend, visit this webpage. If you have any questions, please contact Megan Fisher ext. 2112.
Need a good workout? Want to have fun too? Bring your friends, and try INSANITY!
One of the biggest workout sensations, INSANITY claims to be “the hardest workout on DVD.” Join the university’s Fitness Club tomorrow (Tuesday) at 7 p.m. in the Wheeler dance room (Room 211) to find out if it’s true.
Questions? Contact Mikal Pattee at mpattee14@georgefox.edu.
Join us for the seventh Liberal Arts and Critical Issues presentation of the semester tonight (Monday), when “The Friends Work in Ramallah, West Bank/Palestine” will be discussed in Hoover 105. The same presentation will be made from 5 to 6 p.m. and from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Guests Elizabeth Sherwood, administrative pastor at Newberg Friends Church; Shawn McConaughey, assistant superintendent for Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends; and Lynn Clouser-Holt, lead pastor at North Valley Friends Church, will describe the current work being done by Friends in Ramallah and what their experience teaches us about Christian peacemaking at the boundaries of Islam and the West.
The theme for this semester’s LACI series is “Islam and the West.” For more information, contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.
