The Daily Bruin

Poet and social commentator Aaron Belz will read from his recently published book, Glitter Bomb, and give a lecture on laughter on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m. in Wood-mar Auditorium. Belz’s poetry has been published in journals coast to coast, from Fence and Boston Review to Eleven Eleven and Zócalo Public Square, and he has given live readings in numerous venues ranging from literary salons to comedy festivals. He’s released two chapbooks and three full-length books of poems, the most recent two from Persea Books. He’s the former editor of The Curator and a contributing editor to Capital Commentary. He is poet laureate of Hillsborough, North Carolina, where he also lives.

We are partnering with Bridgetown Ministries in Portland and Salem Leadership Foundation in Salem tonight (Thursday, Nov. 13). We will be having a meal, drinking hot chocolate and building friendships with those that live outside. Dress warm!

We will meet outside the ASC offices at 5:30 p.m. The Portland group will get back around 10:30 p.m. and Salem will get back around 8:30 p.m.

Email Mikayla Greenwell at mgreenwell12@georgefox.edu with any questions. See you there!

Know of students who need some help when it comes to budgeting and personal finances? The Academic Resource Center is hosting a workshop, “Financial Follies: Managing Personal Finances,” today (Thursday) from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m. in Hoover 105.

Ryan Halley, associate professor of finance, will lead the session. Please encourage students to attend.

Here is a synopsis of the workshop:

Have you wondered what it would be like to have more freedom with your personal finances? Have you ever been stressed about your financial situation? If so, come find out what you need to know about money. You’ll be surprised how simple this process can be. This workshop will provide information on a variety of personal finance topics and will focus on budgeting and credit cards.

Learn basic methods of self-defense at no charge this Thursday, Nov. 13 from 6-8 p.m. in Wheeler 221. The college years are one of the most vulnerable times when it comes to violence and assault. This is the most prevalent among women ages 18-25, so it is important to have at least a basic knowledge of self-defense. The instructor is an experienced martial arts instructor who is offering this class free of charge. There will be two sessions offered throughout the school year.

Do you have questions about the new chart of accounts, running budget reports or completing a purchase requisition? We want to help with that. Please join members of the finance team for a question and answer session on Wednesdays each of the next four weeks. We will be available to answer group questions or work with people individually in any finance area in which you need more information and assistance. All currently scheduled sessions will be held in Lemmons room 12:

• Wednesday, Nov. 12 from 3-5 p.m.
• Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 3-5 p.m.
• Wednesday, Nov. 26 from 3-5 p.m.
• Wednesday, Dec. 3 from 3-5 p.m.

Please check the Financial Affairs scheduled training page for updates and additional information about training sessions.

A memorial service will be held to honor the life of sophomore Aaron Altman today (Wednesday) at 4:30 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Refreshments will be served in Hoover 104 following the service. For more details, contact the Office for Spiritual and Intercultural Life at 503-554-2320.

The College of Engineering invites the university community to its final “Earth, Wind, Fire and Water” lecture event tomorrow (Thursday) from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Hoover 105. The event will feature George Fox engineering professor Chad Stillinger, who will present “Ocean Wave Energy Systems.”

This is the final presentation in the five-part series, dedicated to renewable energy, sustainability, climate change and the environment.

Questions? Contact Bob Harder at bharder@georgefox.edu.

Contemplative Worship is an elective chapel event that meets in the Prayer Chapel every Thursday morning from 10:50 to 11:30 a.m. Everyone is invited to come use the stillness for prayer and reflection.

Please join us for dinner this week as we once again help celebrate Cultural Celebration Week by preparing dinner menus from across the globe. In addition to our normal menus, this year we will also be featuring dishes from China, Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Kenya, Rwanda, India, Ecuador, Australia and Canada. The cash price for dinner in Klages Dining Hall is $9.35 for all guests, visitors and non-meal plan students.

A memorial service will be held to honor the life of sophomore Aaron Altman on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 4:30 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Refreshments will be served in Hoover 104 following the service. For more details, contact the Office for Spiritual and Intercultural Life at 503-554-2320.

Want an African-print computer bag for only $15. Come to the Cultural Fair celebration event in the Bruin Den between 4 and 6 p.m. today (Tuesday)!

Questions? Contact Imani Kamau at fkamau14@georgefox.edu.

A memorial service will be held to honor the life of sophomore Aaron Altman on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 4:30 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Refreshments will be served in Hoover 104 following the service. For more details, contact the Office for Spiritual and Intercultural Life at 503-554-2320.

Want an African-print computer bag for only $15. Come to the Cultural Fair celebration event in the Bruin Den between 4 and 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11!

Questions? Contact Imani Kamau at fkamau14@georgefox.edu.

Due to the Veterans Day holiday on Tuesday, Nov. 11, there will be no incoming or outgoing U.S. Mail that day. Other carriers such as UPS and FedEx will be operating as normal. George Fox’s Mail Services will be open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Questions? Contact Mail Services at ext. 2555.

President Robin Baker and his wife Ruth invite employees to join the university community at this year’s Christmas concert in Bauman Auditorium on Sunday, Dec. 7.

Our time together will start at 1:30 p.m., when we will serve festive desserts, apple cider and hot chocolate in the EHS Atrium. The concert follows at 2:30 p.m., featuring the university’s Concert Choir, Women’s Chorale, Chamber Choir and Festival Orchestra. The theme of this year’s concert is “Angels We Have Heard.”

Concert tickets are now available for pick-up in the music department in the Ross Center. You may also arrange to get tickets by emailing Debbie Hawblitzel (dhawblit@georgefox.edu) or calling her at 503-554-2620. Employees (half time and above) are entitled to up to four complimentary tickets for Sunday’s matinee performance or a single ticket for any of the other performances (at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 5-6).

Tickets are not transferable and need to be returned if they will not be used. Tickets must be picked up by Friday, Nov. 14. A limited number of tickets are available.

Music department hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Attention George Fox students and employees: If you are a U.S. military veteran or currently in the Reserves, we want to welcome you and your family to Abby’s Pizza in Newberg tonight (Monday) between 6 and 8 p.m. We will serve you pizza, potatoes and soft drinks for free.

This will be a great opportunity to get to know other military students and families. Please RSVP and let us know how many you plan to bring. Please email Heidi McLain (hmclain13@georgefox.edu) or Hattie Piske (hpiske13@georgefox.edu) with any questions that you might have.

Thanks!

Do you enjoy rock music? The music department is offering the class for you: The History of Rock and Roll (MUSI 285-B Special Topics #3747)! It will be offered during Spring 2015 and meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 11 to 11:50 a.m. in Ross 208.

This course will be a survey of the origins of rock and roll to the popular music of today. For more information about the class, contact Sophia Tegart at stegart@georgefox.edu.

Know of students who need some help when it comes to budgeting and personal finances? The Academic Resource Center is hosting a workshop, “Financial Follies: Managing Personal Finances,” this Thursday, Nov. 13, from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m. in Hoover 105.

Ryan Halley, associate professor of finance, will lead the session. Please encourage students to attend.

Here is a synopsis of the workshop:

Have you wondered what it would be like to have more freedom with your personal finances? Have you ever been stressed about your financial situation? If so, come find out what you need to know about money. You’ll be surprised how simple this process can be. This workshop will provide information on a variety of personal finance topics and will focus on budgeting and credit cards.

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

• Director of Housing
• Custodian I
• Admissions Event Coordinator – Temporary
• Administrative Assistant, Oregon Writing Project Collaborative

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.