The Daily Bruin

The schedule of university holidays for 2017-18 has been approved. It is posted here for your departmental (and personal) planning.

– HR

The Student Athletic Advisory Committee and ASC are teaming up to host the second annual Car Smash. Bring $1 or a can of food to the tailgate on Saturday, Oct. 1, and take a sledge hammer to smash the car.

All proceeds go to support FISH, Newberg’s food pantry. The tailgate starts at 1 p.m. in the Bauman parking lot.

Also, come help us paint the car! Today (Friday), from 2 to 4 p.m., anyone and everyone is invited to meet in the Bauman parking lot and paint the car.

Questions? Contact Elise Trask at etrask@georgefox.edu.

Before you can change the world, let the world change you! Study abroad for a semester.

Want to learn more? Join us for a Study Abroad Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 5, in the EHS (Ron Gregory) Atrium. Come learn about your opportunities to study abroad for a semester through George Fox! Representatives from more than 10 different programs in almost 40 countries will be available for questions and information. Everyone is welcome! The fair will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Questions? Contact Lynn Scott in the Center for Study Abroad, at lscott@georgefox.edu or ext. 2150.

Faculty, please let your students know about this opportunity.

Ever wonder how those spectacular special effects for Grimm, The Librarians and The Last Knights are created? If so, come to Canyon Commons (Rooms 101/102) at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 3, and meet visual effects (VFX) master and business entrepreneur Fred Ruff.

Fred will share the movie magic behind special effects and talk about the other professionals in the entertainment industry, including writers, storytellers, artists and business people. Whatever your major, there’s something for you on Monday night. Popcorn and other movie treats provided!

Get a glimpse of Fred’s work here! To find out more about this event, click this link.

Faculty, please tell your students about this event!

On 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.

While the potential earthquake hazards depend upon your location, you could be anywhere when an earthquake strikes – at home, at work, at school or even on vacation. What we do now will determine our quality of life after our next big earthquake. Are you prepared to survive and recover quickly?

The Great Oregon ShakeOut is an annual opportunity to practice how to be safer during big earthquakes: “Drop, Cover and Hold On.” The ShakeOut has also been organized to encourage us to review and update emergency preparedness plans and supplies and to secure our spaces in order to prevent damage and injuries.

Stay tuned each week, as we will provide a link to resources to help you get ready.

Have you ever thought about living and working overseas? Are you passionate about serving people and their communities? Come join Lisa Snell, a Peace Corps recruiter who served in the Peace Corps in Morocco for two years, at an info session on Wednesday, Oct. 5, from noon to 1 p.m. in Canyon Commons (Room 101).

Serving in the Peace Corps is a great way to immerse yourself in a new culture, learn a new language, and have the experience of a lifetime. Bring your lunch and join us to learn about Peace Corps experiences, ask questions about service, and gain tips to guide you through the application process. Register to attend at this link.

Faculty, please let your students know about this opportunity.

Contact the IDEA Center with questions.

In celebration of our second year with The Saint John’s Bible, Paul Anderson will be conducting a “Turning of the Page” session, featuring Volume 1, The Pentateuch, today (Friday) from 4 to 4:30 p.m. in the MLRC. Come see the first Benedictine-illuminated Bible in 500 years – The Heritage Edition. All are welcome!

Contact Paul at panderso@georgefox.edu for more information.

Join us for the sixth Liberal Arts and Critical Issues presentation of the semester this Monday, Oct. 3, when Natasha Haunsperger, an officer in the Portland Police Department, speaks on the topic “Transcending Exile” in Hoover 105. The same presentation will be made from 5 to 6 p.m. and from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Haunsperger will speak about the Portland police work to holistically engage with Muslim refugee and immigrant communities while assisting with the navigation of the criminal justice system.

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

Do you or someone you know suffer from Achilles pain?

The physical therapy program is looking for individuals with Achilles tendinopathy to participate in a 10-week research study. Testing begins on Monday, Oct. 3, and participants will receive monetary incentive upon completion of the program.

Questions? Contact Annika Piros (apiros15@georgefox.edu).

The university community is invited to an all-employee meeting from 3:30 to 5 p.m. today (Thursday) 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.

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!

The university will host Homecoming and Alumni Weekend festivities this Friday and Saturday, Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. The event will include …

• Reunions for the classes of 2006, 1996, 1991, 1985, 1976 and “Classic Bruins” (1966 or earlier)
• A class reunion and affinity reunion tailgate party followed by a 2 p.m. football game against Whitworth University on Saturday
• An “Alumni of Color Networking Reception” Friday at noon in Canyon Commons
• A Mark Ankeny lecture, “George Fox University: Quaker Beginnings as Pacific College,” Friday at 4 p.m. in Hoover 105
• A volleyball match against Willamette Friday at 7 p.m. in the Wheeler Sports Center
• A Homecoming Concert Friday at 7:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium
• An open house and reception for the Engineering Innovation Center in the Klages Center Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. (RSVP here)
• A 5K “Foxtrot Run” Saturday at 8 a.m.
• An Alumni & Sports Hall of Fame Awards banquet Saturday at 6 p.m. in Canyon Commons (event full)

Saturday’s alumni awards event will recognize the 2016 Honored Alumni Award recipients: Lynn Clouser Holt (MDiv ’97), Matthew Tibbs (’04) and Maurice Chandler (’60). Also recognized will be Sports Hall of Fame inductees Kelsey (Baron) Cantrall (’03), Matt Gassaway (’05), David Peterson (’05), Ken Austin (Meritorious), Richard “Dickie” Kellum (’68), Steve Grant (Coach) and the 1987 volleyball team (Team).

To register for events or learn more, visit homecoming.georgefox.edu.

Join Bruins LEAD tonight (Thursday) 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.

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!

The Student Athletic Advisory Committee and ASC are teaming up to host the second annual Car Smash. Bring $1 or a can of food to the tailgate on Saturday, Oct. 1, and take a sledge hammer to smash the car.

All proceeds go to support FISH, Newberg’s food pantry. The tailgate starts at 1 p.m. in the Bauman parking lot.

Also, come help us paint the car! On Friday, from 2 to 4 p.m., anyone and everyone is invited to meet in the Bauman parking lot and paint the car.

Questions? Contact Elise Trask at etrask@georgefox.edu.

If you are a global business major, an accounting major or anyone else interested in the opportunity to study business in international settings, come to an International Business Institute (IBI) info meeting from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, in Hoover 102.

IBI is designed with business in mind for a unique study abroad experience. The 10-week program incorporates the international dimensions of business and culture by integrating academic study with international field experience. It includes periods of residence in key locations as well as coordinated visits and presentations in the major political and economic centers of Russia, The European Union, India and China.

Though the meeting begins at 4:30 p.m., stop by anytime during the session to learn about these exciting opportunities that build skills and competency in global business and cultural awareness – a critical need for today’s business careers.

Questions? Contact Kelly Borror at kborror@georgefox.edu.

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

Tonight (Thursday, Sept. 29), 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.

Join us for our first gathering of this year’s series at 6 p.m. in Canyon Commons. The topic will be “Faith, Race and Politics.” Follow this link to RSVP. There is no cost to attend, and snacks will be provided. The event is sponsored by the intercultural life office.

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

In celebration of our second year with The Saint John’s Bible, Paul Anderson will be conducting a “Turning of the Page” session, featuring Volume 1, The Pentateuch, tomorrow (Friday) from 4 to 4:30 p.m. in the MLRC. Come see the first Benedictine-illuminated Bible in 500 years – The Heritage Edition. All are welcome!

Contact Paul at panderso@georgefox.edu for more information.

The campus will look a bit different on Saturday, Oct. 1, as we expect to host about 3,000 guests for homecoming weekend and our football game against Whitworth University at 2 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 and the tennis court parking lot on Friday evening. This space will be dedicated for accessibility parking, 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.

Sideline Passes
No one will be granted field access without a sideline pass. Sideline passes are issued to those who are required to work and/or have official business during the game.

Tickets
Students and staff can show their ID cards at the gate to get into the game free of charge. Additional tickets can be purchased online or at the gate by visiting this link.

ASC Tailgate
Students, stop by the Bauman parking lot at 1 p.m. to join in the homecoming tailgate and car smash.

Tailgate Reunions
There will be special gatherings on Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Bauman lot for alumni to reconnect with classmates in a fun, relaxed setting. The reunion will include lunch and a specific place for you and your classmates.

We hope to see you at the game at 2 p.m. and the tailgates prior to that!

Questions? Contact Elise Trask at etrask@georgefox.edu, Sarah Reid at sreid@georgefox.edu, or Alumni Relations at alumnirelations@georgefox.edu.

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.