The Daily Bruin

Know students who need some help as a new semester gets underway? In an Academic Resource Center-sponsored workshop, “Mischief Managed: How to Start the Semester Off Well,” Rick Muthiah, director of learning support services, will cover topics that include how to manage time, build relationships with professors and develop study strategies.

The workshop is scheduled for tomorrow (Thursday) from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m. in Hoover 105. Feel free to tell your students about it.

Questions? Contact Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.

Effective July 1, the MLRC and Portland Center libraries are now only accepting debit and credit cards to purchase print cards. No more digging in your pockets or wallet for that extra change to purchase a print card. You can now purchase the print card you need with your debit/credit card. The library will accept cash or checks for other library purchases.

All IT purchases are now paid with a debit or credit card. They not only accept your debit or credit card, but Apple and Android Pay is also available. So if you need a new ID card, power adapter or to pay for those unexpected repair parts, you will no longer need to provide cash or a check. Just put it on the card.

Please note: ID cards will no longer be charged to student accounts.

Questions? Contact the Service Desk at servicedesk@georgefox.edu.

Please join us in honoring Creagh Schoen, our nurse practitioner, who is leaving George Fox after serving the students and greater George Fox community for more than 12 years.

The farewell gathering will take place at the International House tomorrow (Thursday) from 3 to 4 p.m. Join us in wishing Creagh well in her new adventure.

Due to the increased traffic caused by a detour on Villa Road, the traffic has increased on both Villa Road and Meridian Street. Please use extra caution when driving and crossing these streets!

Thank you,
Security Services

The university’s Embrace Ministries is sending a team to serve McMinnville Department of Human Services on Wednesday, Sept. 14, and we need to borrow some supplies …

• Mops (2)
• Scrub Brush (5)
• Paint Buckets (5)
• Broom (2)
• Dust Pan (2)
• Rags (20)
• Trash Bags (50)
• Paint Brush (4)
• Paint Roller (4)
• Drop Cloth (3)
• Tools to take apart old furniture

If you have any of these you could lend to us, please email Jamie Kitchen at jkitchen15@georgefox.edu.

Know students looking for help with one of their classes? Encourage them to check out this link for times and locations of Math Lab, Business Lab, science help sessions, Bible help, and a new Open Study Table.

Note that Math Lab, Business Lab, and the Open Study Table are in a new location this year: the Roberts Center (the building past Canyon Commons). Entry for the evening labs and study table is from the south door of Roberts (toward Sherman Street).

If students have questions about any of these resources, they should contact the department that sponsors the lab or help session. For questions about the Open Study Table, contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.

The Academic Resource Center (the ARC) is open Monday through Thursday, from 1 to 10 p.m., and Friday, from noon to 4 p.m. Students can schedule consultations for writing feedback, weekly academic coaching meetings, or general study help.

To make appointments, please visit arcschedule.georgefox.edu. If you are in need of an appointment or have any other ARC-related questions, please contact us at the_arc@georgefox.edu. For more information, including other campus tutoring services, visit arc.georgefox.edu.

We look forward to seeing you in the ARC this semester! Faculty, please let your students know about this resource.

Know students who need help with their schedule, transfer credit, or changing their major? Know anyone who needs some tips on their resume, Handshake or LinkedIn? The IDEA Center drop-in hours are a great time to get those things checked off the list!

These are for quick, 10- to 15-minute conversations, and are first-come, first-serve. Starting this week, we are open for drop-ins at the following times:

• CAP Coaches: Monday, 2-4 p.m.; Tuesday, 10 a.m. to noon; Wednesday, 10 a.m. to noon; Thursday, 2-4 p.m.
• Career Coaches: Tuesday, 10 a.m. to noon; Thursday, 2-4 p.m.

Please let your students know about this resource. Students can contact the IDEA Center at idea@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2330 with questions.

Tuesday, Sept. 6, 7 p.m. – Volleyball vs. Northwest Christian, Wheeler Sports Center
Saturday, Sept. 10, 1 p.m. – Volleyball vs. Simpson (Calif.), Wheeler Sports Center

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

Students and employees: All cars should now be registered, parked in the correct lot, and displaying either a temporary permit on the dashboard or a current parking permit.

If you are confused about where your permit allows you to park, please come to the security office for clarification to avoid receiving a parking ticket. No students are allowed to park in the two-block radius around the campus unless they live in a rental house and are displaying a 2016-2017 Neighborhood Permit.

Questions about parking or registration? Call 503-554-2090 during office hours as we are happy to answer your questions!

A beginning guitar class will be offered on campus this fall for credit. Sign up and add some fun to your schedule and learn a new skill!

The class is designed for those new to the guitar who want to learn in a fun group setting. Learn the skills to play all your favorite rock, folk, pop and worship songs. No experience is necessary, but you must have your own guitar. The class is MUSI 250-A (Wednesdays/Fridays, 3:20-4:30 p.m.).

Class and lessons are taught by G.I.T. Musicians Institute graduate Jordan Stricklen. Email Jordan directly at JStricklen@georgefox.edu for more info.

The university’s Embrace Ministries is sending a team to McMinnville Department of Human Services for Serve Day (Wednesday, Sept. 14), and we need to borrow some supplies …

• Mops (2)
• Scrub Brush (5)
• Paint Buckets (5)
• Broom (2)
• Dust Pan (2)
• Rags (20)
• Trash Bags (50)
• Paint Brush (4)
• Paint Roller (4)
• Drop Cloth (3)
• Tools to take apart old furniture

If you have any of these you could lend to us, please email Jamie Kitchen at jkitchen15@georgefox.edu.

Know students who need help with their schedule, transfer credit, or changing their major? Know anyone who needs some tips on their resume, Handshake or LinkedIn? The IDEA Center drop-in hours are a great time to get those things checked off the list!

These are for quick, 10- to 15-minute conversations, and are first-come, first-serve. Starting this week, we are open for drop-ins at the following times:

• CAP Coaches: Monday, 2-4 p.m.; Tuesday, 10 a.m. to noon; Wednesday, 10 a.m. to noon; Thursday, 2-4 p.m.
• Career Coaches: Tuesday, 10 a.m. to noon; Thursday, 2-4 p.m.

Please let your students know about this resource. Students can contact the IDEA Center at idea@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2330 with questions.

Van reservations will now only be accepted via email. There has been some confusion when reservations have been taken over the phone. We are now requiring student groups to have written approval before making reservations.

Exceptions will be given for same-day reservations. Cancellations can be submitted via email or phone. Please send all van reservations to Debby O’Kelley at dokelley@georgefox.edu or Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu.

Thank you,
– Plant Services (ext. 2011)

Sign up to serve as a Fox Friendship Family for one or two new international students. You do not have to be married and/or have kids to apply. Friendship families commit to hosting a student or two for dinner or an activity at least once per semester (one-year commitment).

Apply online here by Monday, Sept. 26. For more information, contact Tiona Cage at tcage@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2649.

Just a reminder that today (Monday) is Labor Day and that the Portland campus will be closed. Courier service will run this week on Tuesday and Thursday. Because the couriers will not be operating, Mail Services will only be delivering packages at the window and will not be accepting any outgoing mail or packages today.

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

All are welcome to the second Liberal Arts and Critical Issues presentation tonight (Monday), when Gulzar Ahmed, co-founder of the Islamic Society of Greater Portland and past president of the American Muslim Alliance, speaks in Hoover 105. The same presentation will be made from 5 to 6 p.m. and from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Ahmed is co-chair of the Interfaith Council of Greater Portland and a board member of the Institute for Christian-Muslim Understanding. He speaks at various churches, schools and organizations on the subjects of Islam, interfaith relations, and the importance of promoting understanding and cooperation between various faiths. The evening’s original speaker, Wajdi Said, was unable to speak.

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

Just a reminder that Monday, Sept. 5, is Labor Day and that the Portland campus will be closed. Courier service will run on Tuesday and Thursday this coming week. Because the couriers will not be operating, Mail Services will only be delivering packages at the window and will not be accepting any outgoing mail or packages on Monday.

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

Come join us for the final “Turning of the Page” for Volume 6 of The Saint John’s Bible: The Gospels and Acts. Paul Anderson will be leafing through the beautiful pages of the volume we have had on display for the past year; take in the artistic beauty of this illuminated biblical masterpiece. We’ll meet from 4 to 4:30 p.m. in the MLRC today (Friday).

On display as of next week will be Volume 1: The Pentateuch. Contact Paul at panderso@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Congratulations to the following students who won big at Grocery Outlet Night during Welcome Weekend:

Riley Olson and Audrey Pierce won longboards, Josh Nelson won Skullcandy headphones, and Janet Benitez and Leila Seamster each won the grand prize – free groceries for the school year!

Don’t forget that every Wednesday is George Fox day at the Newberg Grocery Outlet, and all students and staff get 5 percent off their purchase!