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The Center for Peace and Justice invites you to a presentation entitled “Journey of Hope,” featuring Elio Constantine. Constantine oversees the Middle East Center for Justice and Missions, a ministry of the charity Heart For Lebanon.

Don’t miss this powerful message on transforming lives through faith and action. Join us tomorrow (Thursday) at 7 p.m. in Hoover 105. Chapel credit is available for students, and for those who can’t attend in person a livestream link is available.

In his presentation, Constantine will explore how we are called to live in justice and how a biblical approach to justice is applicable anywhere in the world. He will also address the root causes of injustices in Lebanon and the surrounding region.

If you have questions, contact Tamara Wytsma at twytsma@georgefox.edu. More information is also available on the Center for Peace & Justice webpage.

Thank you to everyone participating in the Miles for Meals wellness challenge. Your commitment to staying active and supporting our great cause is truly inspiring. Every step you take not only boosts your well-being but also helps make a difference for those in need.

Keep pushing yourself: You’re doing an amazing job! Remember, every mile matters, and together, we’re making a big impact for our Bruin Community Pantry. We encourage you to continue donating food or money to the pantry.

We’re excited to announce this week’s raffle winners: Katie Maupin and Victoria Olivares! Come pick up your $50 Fred Meyer gift card at the Office of People and Culture. Thank you for your dedication and keep up the great work! There are still more chances to win, so stay motivated and keep those miles coming!

Daniel Kang and the Faculty Scholarship and Achievement Committee invite you to join them for the Fall Faculty Lecture on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 6 p.m. in Hoover 105. Nathan Slegers, PhD, professor of mechanical engineering, and winner of the 2023-24 Faculty Achievement Award for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship, is the featured faculty speaker.

Slegers will speak on “The Art of the Three: How Engineering and Ingenuity is Decoding the Science of Basketball Shooting.” Please join us as he presents his research regarding three metrics he has discovered which identify good shooters. These metrics decode some hidden nuances within the art of the “three,” and provide insights into how to become a better shooter.

The university and surrounding community are invited, and refreshments will be provided. We hope you are able to support Nathan by attending.

If you have questions, email lfair@georgefox.edu.

The Hadlock Student Center weight room will be temporarily closed tomorrow (Wednesday) from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for a new equipment delivery.

We are thrilled to announce Hadlock will be receiving three new pieces of equipment: a smith machine, an additional cable machine, and an assisted dip and pull-up machine. This closure will allow us to reset and reorganize the fitness area to house these new pieces of equipment.

If you have questions, email Jacob Loomis at jloomis@georgefox.edu.

Two character and leadership lecture events will take place Monday, Oct. 21, and you’re invited.

If you are involved in athletics at George Fox, whether athlete, coach or staff, plan to attend “The Athlete’s Journey: How Sports Shape Character” at 8 a.m. in Canyon Commons. Adam Puckett and Sabrina Little will be interviewed, followed by an audience question-and-answer session. Breakfast will be provided (for those without meal plans).

The public lunch lecture, “Developing Courage through Opposite Actions,” focuses on the development of virtues. It is open to all. Come to Canyon Commons at noon for this lecture, again followed by an audience question-and-answer session. Lunch will be provided (for those without meal plans).

Contact Brandy Vazquez at bvazquez@georgefox.edu with questions.

Join us tomorrow (Wednesday) in Hoover 250 from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. for a time of worship, listening to God’s Spirit, and seeking to discern God’s truth together. Nathanael Ankeny will be hosting. Chapel credit will be offered.

Please reach out to Nathanael at nankeny@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Encounter local political candidates in person tonight (Tuesday) in events co-sponsored by the George Fox University Civility Project:

• At 6:30 p.m. – Meet and hear from candidates for Oregon House District 23 and Senate District 12 in Hoover 105 on the George Fox campus.
• At 7:45 p.m. – Meet and hear from Newberg City Council candidates in Hoover 105.

All candidates for these positions have been invited and will be asked questions drafted by representatives of the four sponsoring groups: The George Fox University Civility Project, United as Neighbors, the Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce, and the Newberg City Club.

The Newberg forum will be livestreamed at this link.

For more information, contact Civility Project Director Ron Mock at rmock@georgefox.edu.

We’re excited to announce a brand new Pilates class with Katie Banning! Starting tomorrow (Wednesday) at 5:30 p.m., this class is perfect for all levels, whether you’re new to Pilates or looking to refine your practice.

Space is limited, as this class will be in the small exercise studio in Hadlock, so be sure to reserve your spot at this link.

Email fitness@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

Doctor of Physical Therapy students are conducting a study, “A Biomechanical Analysis of the Floor Transfer in Community-Dwelling Older Adults,” overseen by principal investigators Lyndsay Stutzenberger and Tyler Whited. We are interested in how older adults get up from the floor.

To participate in our study, you must

• Be 50-80 years of age
• Live independently or in an assisted living facility
• Be able to walk independently at least 15 feet with or without an assistive device
• Take a cognitive test
• Be willing to attempt to get up from a chair and from the floor

To participate, you must NOT have a diagnosis of a neurological condition or a current illness or health issue that would make performing study activities unsafe.

If you’re interested in participating in this study and meet the above criteria, you would come to the Medical Sciences Building on Werth Boulevard, where we would ask you to sign an informed consent form, answer questions on a questionnaire, perform a short mental status examination, and have your vitals (blood pressure and heart rate) taken. Depending on the results of these assessments, you may or may not be eligible for the study.

If you’re eligible, you’ll be asked to participate in one testing session that takes up to approximately one hour. During testing sessions you will fill out questionnaires and be asked to attempt to stand up from a chair without using your arms and get up from the floor. You will not be paid for being in this study or reimbursed for any costs associated with traveling to/from the George Fox University campus.

You are able to stop participation in the study at any time and for any reason. No information that would identify you will be made public, and we do not feel there is more than minimal risk associated with this study.

If you’re still interested in participating, the next step is for us to schedule an appointment for testing. Please call 503-554-2463 or email Lyndsay Stutzenberger at lstutzenberger@georgefox.edu.

The Center for Peace and Justice invites you to a presentation entitled “Journey of Hope,” featuring Elio Constantine. Constantine oversees the Middle East Center for Justice and Missions, a ministry of the charity Heart For Lebanon.

Don’t miss this powerful message on transforming lives through faith and action. Join us this Thursday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m. in Hoover 105.

In his presentation, Constantine will explore how we are called to live in justice and how a biblical approach to justice is applicable anywhere in the world. He will also address the root causes of injustices in Lebanon and the surrounding region.

If you have questions, contact Tamara Wytsma at twytsma@georgefox.edu.

The Social Work Club, in partnership with the A21 nonprofit organization, invites you to Walk For Freedom, a day dedicated to raising awareness of human trafficking. We believe that, together, we can put an end to human trafficking. For over a decade, supporters like you have taken local action and made a global impact.

This Saturday, Oct. 19, we will come together and hit the streets again. Walking in single-file lines, holding posters and handing out flyers, we will reach our cities with information about human trafficking and how to take action against it. Meet us in front of the Chehalem Cultural Center at 10:30 a.m. to join the cause.

To register, visit a21.org/newberg.

For more information, reach out to Alice Fouts at afouts22@georgefox.edu.

Tickets are now available for the performing arts department’s fall production of The Hiding Place, scheduled for eight performances in Wood-Mar Auditorium this week and next.

Dates for the shows are as follows:

• Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 17-19, 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday, Oct. 20, 2 p.m.
• Thursday-Friday, Oct. 24-25, 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 26-27, 2 p.m.

For a synopsis of the play, visit the theatre website. Students and staff are entitled to claim one free ticket for themselves by visiting georgefox.edu/box-office. Additional tickets may be purchased on the site. Free student tickets are available for Thursday shows only.

When selecting your complimentary tickets, please do so using your own George Fox email address, and please note that each person is instructed to claim only their own ticket.

If you have any questions, contact Kathy Harris at kharris@georgefox.edu.

The George Fox Library invites faculty to join the librarians for a brown-bag conversation about AI tools in library platforms tomorrow (Tuesday) at noon in Hoover 250.

We will share about four platforms in our library that either already have an AI integration or are expected to launch one soon, and then open the floor to have a conversation about how we as a campus want to talk about these tools as part of an efficient, wise, and ethical research methodology.

If you have questions, email Kate Wimer at kwimer@georgefox.edu.

We are excited to welcome George Fox families to campus Friday, Oct. 18, through Sunday, Oct. 20, for Family Weekend! Please put on your best George Fox welcome and help families navigate campus as needed. We want to provide the most hospitable and fun experience possible for our visitors.

Also, please take great care in encouraging those students who may not have a family member who is able to attend. Anyone is welcome to register for Family Weekend and join students for activities.

To register and view the schedule, follow this link.

Questions? Email parents@georgefox.edu.

We know you’ve heard about Taylor Swift, but have you ever heard about how her music interacts with  literature? Or how her pop culture world intersects with political, religious and cultural academia?

Students and faculty here at George Fox have had these same questions, and so we’re dedicating two days this October to host a conference on all things Taylor Swift.

Register now for the “Taylor Swift: The Voice of an Age” conference Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25-26. Join faculty and students as they lecture and present papers on how Swift’s voice breaches both the popular and professional academic realms.

Registration is available now for only $5! Buy a ticket, tell a “Swiftie” and spread the word! The deadline for registration is Friday, Oct. 18.

If you have any questions, please reach out to gfu-english@georgefox.edu. We can’t wait to see you there!

We invite you to participate in The Great Oregon ShakeOut, an annual event that gives everyone the opportunity to practice how to be safe during an earthquake. On Thursday, Oct. 17, George Fox will take a few minutes to participate in the largest-ever earthquake drill at 10:17 a.m.

We are asking participants to drop, cover, and hold on. During the days leading up to the event, we will be sharing additional information and resources on what to do during an earthquake.

Thank you all for your incredible participation in the Miles for Meals challenge! Your dedication to logging your activities and your generous donations make a real difference in supporting the Bruin Pantry.

If you haven’t marked your donations as part of the Miles for Meals challenge yet, please do so! This helps us track our collective impact. If you’ve already donated but didn’t indicate it was for the event, don’t hesitate to reach out to Jere Witherspoon at 503-554-2316 or jwithers@georgefox.edu.

For those experiencing delays with device syncing, please remember not to enter steps manually to avoid duplicate activity tracking. If you encounter any technical issues, reach out to Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu for assistance.

Together, we’re making strides not only in our wellness goals but also in supporting our community. Keep up the fantastic work – every step counts, and your efforts are truly inspiring! Let’s keep pushing forward and showing what we can achieve together!

Come join University Recreation at 7 p.m. tomorrow (Saturday) for our first-ever worship night. This worship night will be put on by UREC staff and is open to all students and faculty. There will be plenty of music, a small message and time for prayer.

Hadlock will close at 5 p.m. tomorrow and reopen at 6:45 p.m. only for the worship night.

If you have questions, email Nathanael Freeman at freemann@georgefox.edu.

Have a talent you’d like to showcase? Auditions for Fox Got Talent are coming up. Fill out this form to audition for a chance to win a $500 cash prize!

All talents are welcome and encouraged to participate (students and employees!), whether you’re a juggler, magician, contortionist, impressionist, singer, sword swallower, speedy Rubik’s Cube solver, or whatever else you do best.

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Tomorrow (Friday), the admissions office is hosting one of the largest Friday@Fox events thus far! With around 100 visitors expected on campus, we’re asking students and staff to consider parking outside of the Stevens parking lot to keep spaces open for visitors.

Your help in making the guest experience a positive one is greatly appreciated. Visitors will begin checking in tomorrow morning at 8 a.m.

If you have questions, email visit@georgefox.edu.