The Daily Bruin

The university’s music department invites everyone to a pair of concerts scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 26, in Bauman Auditorium.

Family Weekend Concert
At 2:30 p.m. that afternoon, the school’s Chamber Choir, Women’s Chorale, Chamber Ensemble, Concert Choir and Symphonic Band will perform a Family Weekend Concert as part of Homecoming and Family Weekend festivities. Admission is free, and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Selections will include Bach’s Chorale-Prelude (Chamber Choir), Dvorak’s Musica Dei Donum Optimi (Women’s Chorale), Handel’s How Excellent Thy Name (Concert Choir), Mozart’s Quartet for Flute, Violin, Viola and Violoncello in D Major (Chamber Ensemble) and Edwin Eugene Bagley’s National Emblem March (Symphonic Band).

‘Evening of Jazz’ Concert
That evening, at 7:30 p.m., the university will host its annual “Evening of Jazz,” concert, featuring trombonist Wycliffe Gordon in concert with the George Fox Jazz Ensemble and Faculty Trio. Gordon is described as “an energetic performer, a prolific composer and arranger.” He is a former member of both the Wynton Marsalis Septet and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, leads the Wycliffe Gordon Quartet, and has recorded 13 solo CDs and seven co-leader CDs.

Students and employees are entitled to one complimentary ticket to the jazz concert. Additional tickets are $7 per person and may be either purchased at the door or online at music.georgefox.edu.

The university community is invited to a free presentation, “Healthy Eating on a Budget,” on the Newberg campus this Thursday, Oct. 24. Lori Sobelson, director of corporate outreach for Bob’s Red Mill, will speak from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Sobelson, an alumna of George Fox, will share simple yet effective ways to make healthy food choices on a budget. Her presentation includes a cooking demonstration, food samples, recipe handouts and product samples. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session.

As director of corporate outreach, Sobelson oversees founders Bob and Charlee Moore’s philanthropy efforts. She does public speaking and teaching, attends trade shows and health conferences, and oversees the Bob’s Red Mill Cooking and Baking School. Previously, she taught at the Culinary Institute of America.

Seating for the event is on a first-come, first-served basis. To learn more, contact Fred Gregory at 503-554-2103.

This is a reminder to join us for the theatre department’s fall drama, The House of Bernarda Alba (la Casa de Bernarda Alba), by Federico Garcia Lorca. Shows are scheduled in Wood-Mar Auditorium Oct. 24-26 and Oct. 31 through Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m. The final show is a matinee, at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3.

University employees receive one complimentary ticket to any of the shows; students may attend either of the Thursday performances for free. To read a synopsis and/or purchase additional tickets, visit theatre.georgefox.edu.

Join us tonight (Monday) for the Liberal Arts and Critical Issues lecture featuring Harris Zafar, spokesperson for Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. He will speak from 7 to 8 p.m. in Hoover 105 on the topic “Islam Today in the International Context.”

The same session is presented from 4:40 to 5:40 p.m.; however, it is recommended that the general public attend the evening session, if possible.

Questions? Contact Paul Otto at ext. 2676 or potto@georgefox.edu.

Don’t forget to join us for the university’s Fall Faculty Lecture, “Cancer Wars: A New Hope,” presented by Dr. John Schmitt from our biology department, at 5:30 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday), in Hoover 105.

Cancer claims the lives of nearly 8 million people worldwide annually, with breast and prostate cancer deaths totaling more that 500,000 each year. To borrow a metaphor from his favorite movie, Star Wars, Dr. Schmitt has joined the scientific fight against cancer, a.k.a. the “evil Death Star.” His research focuses on the cell, biochemical and molecular events that control, regulate or participate in cancer.

In his lecture, Dr. Schmitt will highlight recent discoveries from his laboratory. Among the questions he will address are “Which hormones promote breast and prostate cancer growth and metastasis?,” “What are CaM Kinases and why are they important?,” What role might Vitamin D play in blocking cancer growth?” and “How do we generate hope for people who are battling cancer?”

Prior to the lecture, George Fox Richter Scholars will present their work in a Richter Scholar Symposium at 4:30 p.m. (please note new time) in the Hoover lobby. The Richter Scholars program enables undergraduate and graduate students to receive funding for independent research projects conducted with a faculty mentor.

For more information on the event or Dr. Schmitt, contact Jane Sweet at 503-554-2710 or visit this page.

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: Budgeting, Credit Cards and Personal Finance,” on both Tuesday, Oct. 22, and Friday, Oct. 25. Ryan Halley, associate professor of finance, will lead the sessions.

Tuesday’s workshop is scheduled in Lemmons 8 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Friday’s in Hoover 105 from 10:40 to 11:30 a.m.

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.

The religious studies department invites you to come hear and see the latest on the Saint John’s Bible this Monday, Oct. 21, from 10:40 to noon in Hoover 250.

Brad Neary, director of the Saint John’s Bible Heritage Program, will be coming to George Fox to display one of its volumes (The Gospels & Acts) and show a copy of The Art of the Saint John’s Bible for any who might be interested.

Come and join Brad Neary and Paul Anderson for the conversation! You can learn more about the Saint John’s Bible at this link.

Questions? Contact Paul at panderso@georgefox.edu.

Congratulations to Janet Benitez, Colin Daniel, Mary Foster, Emma Newman and Lehman Pekkola. Each of you has won a $50 Amazon gift card for participating in Marketing Communications’ First-Year Survey!

Thank you to everyone who participated and gave us your feedback.

The William Penn Honors Program invites you to a special evening featuring E. Christian Kopff, associate professor of classics at the University of Colorado, Boulder, today (Friday) at 7:30 p.m. in Hoover 105. Admission is free, and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Kopff’s visit is part of the honors program’s ongoing lecture series.

Kopff will present “The Devil Knows Latin: Why America Needs the Classical Tradition.” More information about Kopff and his presentation are available at this link.

Prospective high school students interested in George Fox’s William Penn Honors program are invited to join us to meet the director of the program, Joseph Clair, and attend a 6:30 p.m. reception with Dr. Kopff in the Hoover lobby. Please RSVP to Lynn Scott at lscott@georgefox.edu.

ASC is putting on a carnival on Halloween (Thursday, Oct. 31), and we’re looking for professors and administrators willing to get wet in a dunk booth!

The event will run from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Those who volunteer for the dunk tank only need to be present for 30 minutes of the carnival, however.

Interested? Contact Brogan Groth at bgroth12@georgefox.edu.

The College of Christian Studies invites the George Fox community to its annual Quaker Focus events, Oct. 22-23, on the Newberg campus. This year’s theme is “Live a Life, Leave a Legacy,” focusing on the university’s history and Quaker heritage, and honoring the contribution of Dr. Arthur Roberts.

Events include an “Intellectual Feast” featuring historian Ralph Beebe (4 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 22, Hoover 250) and a morning chapel with Jamie Johnson (10:40 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 23, Bauman Auditorium).

For more information, contact Paula Hampton (phampton@georgefox.edu; 503-554-2650).

All are welcome to join us for the Liberal Arts and Critical Issues lecture this Monday, Oct. 21, when Harris Zafar, spokesperson for Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, speaks from 7 to 8 p.m. in Hoover 105. The presentation ties into our the theme “State of the World.”

Zafar will present “Islam Today in the International Context,” in which he will explain the basics of Islamic belief and practice, where it is practiced today, and the role Islam plays in international affairs. He is a frequent commentator on radio and television on the subject of Islam.

The same session is presented from 4:40 to 5:40 p.m.; however, it is recommended that the general public attend the evening session, if possible.

Questions? Contact Paul Otto at ext. 2676 or potto@georgefox.edu.

Saturday, Oct. 19, noon – Women’s soccer vs. Lewis & Clark (Austin Sports Complex)
Saturday, Oct. 19, 7 p.m. – Volleyball vs. Puget Sound (Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym)
Sunday, Oct. 20, 10 a.m. – Men’s golf in Culturame Invitational (The Reserve Vineyards & Golf Club, Aloha, Ore.)
Monday, Oct. 21, 8 a.m. – Men’s golf in Culturame Invitational (The Reserve Vineyards & Golf Club, Aloha, Ore.)

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

Join us for International  Chapel this morning (Friday) from 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. in the International Center/Cultural House. This week, two international students will share their stories about why they decided to become Christians. You are welcome to come listen and ask questions.

International Chapel is designed to help us better understand what it means to be a Christian. Everyone is invited!

You are invited to join us for our seminary’s Ministry in Contemporary Culture event on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Room 155 at the Portland Center. We will explore how the humanity of Jesus Christ impacts how we undertake ministry in the Pacific Northwest.

We are honored to have Northern Seminary professor and respected theologian Cherith Fee Nordling, daughter of theologian Gordon Fee, as our plenary speaker in the morning. The afternoon will feature workshops led by local church, ministry and nonprofit leaders.

For this day-long event, we are partnering with Missio Alliance, a national network of churches, denominations and schools committed to equipping one another for more faithful participation in God’s mission. Missio Alliance represents some of the most leading-edge pastors, practitioners and theologians in the church today.

Three questions and three reasons to participate:

1. Why does the Humanity of God’s Son matter every day? Cherith will provoke us to think more deeply about Jesus’ humanity and its implications for mission.
2. What is God doing in our neighborhoods? In the workshops we will discover and engage with local Northwest practitioners and men and women from the George Fox Evangelical Seminary community who are effecting change in their ministry contexts.
3. How can we better connect? Meet and network with other Northwest people, the seminary community and Missio Alliance leaders.

To learn more and sign up, go to this link.

Two discount codes are now active:

• GFESSTUDENT – takes $20 off
• GFESFACULTY – takes $30 off

We are also looking for five or six volunteers. If you are interested, please contact Dee Small at dsmall@georgefox.edu.

We are again hosting a World’s Got Talent competition this year! Here are the details …

When: Oct. 23 and 24
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Where: Lemmons 8
How do I sign up? Go to this link, select a time slot, and fill out the Google doc
What is World’s Got Talent? For the last three years, George Fox has hosted a venue where students have the opportunity to perform a talent very innate to their culture. The student body gets the chance to see the beauty of diversity through performances.

If you have any questions, email Nancy Arellano (narellano11@georgeofox.edu)

Please send an e-mail to Peggy Kilburg (pkilburg@georgefox.edu) by Wednesday, Oct. 23, if you would like to nominate a colleague for October Employee of the Month. Be sure to include a summary of this person’s contributions and/or outstanding performance in the past 30 days or so.

The winner will be announced and presented with a $100 Visa gift card at our Community Meeting on Thursday, Oct. 31.

The university’s Nursing Club is hosting our annual Fall Blood Drive on Thursday, Oct. 24, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Villa Academic Complex (501 Villa St.).

To schedule your appointment, go to redcrossblood.org, make an account, and search for “George Fox University Oct. 24.” Or, you can look for our table in the Bruin Den both this week and next.

This blood drive is open to all students and community members over the age of 16. Each donation can save up to three lives!

If you have any questions, please e-mail gfnursingclub@gmail.com.

Habitat for Humanity, a Christian ministry, is one of the largest home builders in America. The work done by Habitat locally will be outlined by Rick Rogers, Newberg Area Habitat executive director, at this month’s Newberg meeting of the Christian Chamber of Commerce of the Northwest.

The meeting is from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, in the Villa Academic Complex. There is no charge to attend; donations are accepted.

Rogers has nearly 20 years of nonprofit experience in the fields of overseas development, small business development, public health, transitional housing for the homeless and self-help housing. That work experience has taken place in Arizona, Brazil, Hawaii, New Hampshire and West Africa. He also has been involved in journalism and banking.

Rogers moved to Newberg in 1999 and joined Newberg Area Habitat for Humanity a year later. He also works as a consultant for other area nonprofits, principally in accounting and grants management. Additionally, he serves on two Newberg city government committees and is head coach of a local high school boys rugby team.

For more information, go to the Chamber’s web site at cccnw.net or call 503-928-8354.

The William Penn Honors Program invites you to a special evening featuring E. Christian Kopff, associate professor of classics at the University of Colorado, Boulder, tomorrow (Friday) at 7:30 p.m. in Hoover 105. Admission is free, and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Kopff’s visit is part of the honors program’s ongoing lecture series.

Kopff will present “The Devil Knows Latin: Why America Needs the Classical Tradition.” More information about Kopff and his presentation are available at this link.

Prospective high school students interested in George Fox’s William Penn Honors program are invited to join us to meet the director of the program, Joseph Clair, and attend a 6:30 p.m. reception with Dr. Kopff in the Hoover lobby. Please RSVP to Lynn Scott at lscott@georgefox.edu.