The Daily Bruin

Over the next few weeks, first-year students have been asked to contact a faculty member.

Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to help each student enrolled in LIBA 100 make a meaningful connection with a faculty member during their first semester and to gather information and to seek your thoughts as an expert on a topic they are researching for the writing studio.

The Task
Students are asked to set up a 10-minute interview with a faculty member to happen before the eighth week of the term. Students will come to the meeting with a set of questions they developed in their writing studio.

The Process
Students should meet with at least one other faculty member besides his or her LIBA professor – preferably someone who teaches in a discipline they are interested in.

If a student has already a declared major, they should have a faculty advisor listed in her or his student record. This would be a good person to connect with.

If they don’t know what their major is yet, then they are asked to talk with a faculty member in any course they are taking.

To meet with the faculty member, they are asked to:

• Find out where his or her office is and check their office door to find out when they have scheduled office hours
• Find out if they are able to come back during their posted office hours
• Come by during office hours, then we have asked them to email the professor and request another meeting time

We have also suggested that they check with the administrative assistant in the department office. In some cases, administrative assistants can schedule appointments for students to meet with particular faculty members.

Questions? Contact Polly Peterson at ppeterson@georgefox.edu.

Five staff and administrator positions are currently open. Listed in order of recency, they are:

• Director of Alumni Relations
• Data Entry Specialist (Temporary), Human Resources Department
• Data Entry Specialist (Temporary), Undergraduate Admissions Office
• Registered Nurse
• Nurse Practitioner/Physician’s Assistant

The link to each of these position announcements can be found at jobs.georgefox.edu. If you know of someone you believe might provide a good fit for any of these jobs, please refer the person to the website for information about the job and instructions about applying.

All employees are invited to come hear special guest John Foubert speak on two important topics: “How Pornography Harms” and “Our Responsibility to Help End Sexual Violence.”

Foubert, a professor of higher education and student affairs administration at Oklahoma State University, will be on campus Tuesday, Oct. 4, and Wednesday, Oct. 5, speaking on these important topics. Following are sessions for faculty, staff and administrators.

How Pornography Harms: A Conversation with Faculty, Staff and Administrators

• Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2-3 p.m. in Stevens Center 207

Our Responsibility to Help End Sexual Violence: A Conversation with Faculty, Staff and Administrators

• Wednesday, Oct. 5, 1:30-2:30 p.m. in Roberts Center 117

Foubert has written several books and articles on these topics and is a sought-after speaker and consultant to colleges across the nation and the military. He makes frequent appearances on CNN and NPR, and is cited regularly in news outlets like the Huffington Post, The New York Times and U.S. News & World Report. He has testified before Congress and briefed the White House and the Pentagon about how to end sexual violence.

If you have questions, please feel free to contact the student life office at studentlife@georgefox.edu.

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.