The Daily Bruin

The end is near! If you still want (or need) to make an appointment with the Academic Resource Center for help on semester-ending projects, make sure you do so soon. Space for 25- or 50-minute consultations are available from now until finals week, though spaces are filling up.

The ARC is staffed by trained consultants who can provide assistance with writing projects, research essays, and studying for finals. If you want an appointment, call extension 2327, e-mail the_arc@georgefox.edu, or go to georgefox.edu/arc. Click on “Scheduling an Appointment” for details about arranging an appointment with a peer consultant.

Student life is coordinating university employees who are interested in hosting a student at their family’s Thanksgiving dinner. We will be compiling a list of interested people.

If you would like to put your name on this list, please e-mail Jere Witherspoon (jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu) with the following information by Wednesday, Nov. 14 (date extended):

• Your name
• Contact information (e-mail and phone)
• Number of students you would like to host

If we receive any requests from students, we will do our best to match them with interested hosts. You will be notified by e-mail if a student has been matched with your request. Then you can contact the student directly to make arrangements.

If you have any questions, please contact Jere.

Today (Tuesday) is the Cultural Fair from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Bruin Den. Come join us! The Cultural Fair will feature students from Asia, Europe, Africa and other parts of America sharing something about their own culture.

You do not need to go to other countries or places to experience a different culture – just come to the Cultural Fair. You will have a chance to enjoy wonderful displays, learn something new, and of course experience delicious food from all over the world!

Questions? Contact Dianna McIntyre (dmcintyre@georgefox.edu)

The engineering department welcomes the campus community to the an engineering Richter Scholars seminar scheduled from 3:40 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, in EHS 102.

Student presentations in electrical and environmental engineering will include:

• “How to squeeze magnetic energy out of a coil: Improving motor efficiency with the use of back-electromotive force recapture” (Andrew Janzen, electrical engineering)
• “Willamette Valley, Home of Pinot Noir – ? An economic analysis of climate change impact on the pinot noir wine industry in the Willamette Valley” (Gustavo Moreno-Vela, civil engineering)

Refreshments provided! Questions? Contact John Natzke (jnatzke@georgefox.edu).

All are again welcome to a Chinese language class tonight (Tuesday) from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the International House/Cultural Center. As usual, the first half an hour will be reviewing time, and the rest of the time will be spent learning something new.

If you’ve attended before, please bring your handouts. If it will be your first time to join us, we’ll provide you some handouts. Free snacks will be provided! Hope to see you there!

Questions? Contact Yali He (yhe11@georgefox.edu).

Have you ever wondered about the process of white identity formation, or considered how your own race affects your worldview? Come to “Colored White,” a panel discussion as part of Cultural Celebration Week at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, in Hoover 105.

The event will feature Melanie Hulbert, Jonathan Morell, Drew Miller, Jodi Van Gorkom and Bailie Bowey. Audience members will be able to listen to panelists’ stories and ask questions.

For more information, contact Drew Miller at dmiller09@georgefox.edu, or check out the ISLP Facebook page at facebook.com/ISLP.GFU. Sponsored by Inclusion and Student Leadership Programs.

Can you think of a colleague you are especially thankful for this month? If someone comes to mind, please consider submitting a nomination via email to Peggy Kilburg (pkilburg@georgefox.edu) by Tuesday, Nov. 20, with a summary of this person’s recent contributions and any other information that makes this person deserving of this award.

The President’s Executive Leadership Team will select a recipient from among the nominees, and as is our custom, the winner will be honored with a citation and a $100 gift card to The Allison at our community meeting on Thursday, Nov. 29.

Congratulations again to Linda Sartwell on being named October Employee of the Month.

Don’t forget to join us for Cultural Celebration Week activities this week!

Here is the daily schedule:

Monday, Nov. 12

• 10:40-11:30 a.m.: Chapel with religious studies professor Sarita Gallagher

Tuesday, Nov. 13

• 4-6 p.m.: Cultural Fair in the Bruin Den
• 9-10 p.m.: Shalom in Cap and Gown Room (with Cara Copeland)

Wednesday, Nov. 14

• 10:40-11:30 a.m.: Chapel with Chad Brennan (renewpartnerships.org)
• 7-9 p.m.: World’s Got Talent show, Bauman Auditorium

Thursday, Nov. 15

• 3:30-5 p.m.: Diversity Forum with Joel Perez, Hoover 105 (Joel will share updates on diversity initiatives)
• 7-9 p.m.: International Coffeehouse gathering, Brewin’ Grounds (formerly the Foxhole)
• 7-9 p.m.: “Colored White” panel discussion in Hoover 105 (with Melanie Hulbert, Jonathan Morell, Drew Miller, Jodi Van Gorkom and Bailie Bowey). Hear their stories of what it means to identify as white in a multicultural world.

Friday, Nov. 16

• 9 p.m.: Coffee & Culture gathering, hosted by student leaders in CoEd, Coffin lobby

Questions? Contact Shelley Yonemura at ext. 2318 or syonemura@georgefox.edu.

Today’s chapel marks the beginning of Cultural Celebration Week at Fox! Come listen to Sarita Gallagher speak at 10:40 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

Don’t miss out on the biggest cultural event of the year! World’s Got Talent will take place at 7 p.m. this Wednesday, Nov. 14, in Bauman Auditorium. Come support students as they showcase their culture!

If you can, bring cash to support a fundraising effort. If you have any questions, contact Amber Nelson at nelsona@georgefox.edu or check out the ISLP Facebook page at facebook.com/ISLP.GFU. Sponsored by Inclusion and Student Leadership Programs and International Student Services.

We are hosting a sock drive for the homeless. Donate your new or recently washed used socks in a blue trash bin in the Bruin Den between Nov. 12 and Dec. 3.

Consider donating a pair or two of your used or no-longer-in-style socks to those individuals who have fallen on hard times and find themselves homeless in this cold weather.

Questions? Contact Zachary Reichenberger at zreichenberger10@georgefox.edu.

Bon Appetit has had to cancel the “Light the Night” holiday event scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 11. We will get it planned and organized earlier next year so everyone can get it on their calendars before we all get too busy.

Thanks to those who expressed interest. I will make sure you get first notification next year!

Wendy Meinhardt (wmeinhardt@georgefox.edu)

Questions about osteopathic medicine? Luke Rauch (lrauch@western.edu), a representative of COMP-Northwest, will be on the Newberg campus Thursday, Nov. 29, to answer questions about medical school admissions, curriculum and more.

COMP-Northwest is an osteopathic medical school located in Lebanon, Ore., and is part of Western University of Health Sciences, located in California. Luke will hold a presentation at 2:45 p.m. in EHS 217 and will be available for drop-in at a table on the second floor of EHS between 12:30 p.m. and 2:20 p.m.

Please contact Jane Sweet (jsweet@georgefox.edu) if you have any questions.

Student Life is coordinating university employees who are interested in hosting a student at their family’s Thanksgiving dinner. We will be compiling a list of interested people.

If you would like to put your name on this list, please e-mail Jere Witherspoon (jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu) with the following information by Monday, Nov. 12:

• Your name
• Contact information (e-mail and phone)
• Number of students you would like to host

If we receive any requests from students, we will do our best to match them with interested hosts. You will be notified by e-mail if a student has been matched with your request no later than Wednesday, Nov. 14. Then you can contact the student directly to make arrangements.

If you have any questions, please contact Jere.

Newberg employees: Please remind your fall graduating students that the Fall Exodus Fair is today (Thursday)!

Here are the details:

The Exodus Fair will take place in the Stevens Center Atrium from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Seniors can pick up their cap and gown, order graduation announcements, enjoy some free food, and much more!

Note: For those students graduating in May 2013, their Exodus Fair will be in March 2013.

Financial affairs will offer credit card reconciliation training on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 10 a.m. or Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. in the Library Instruction Room (in basement of MLRC, Room B13). If you have a new university credit card, this is your chance to learn how the new process for monthly reconciliation will be conducted.

Bring your receipts, as you will have the ability to use your real data while training. At the end of the training you will be well on your way (if not finished) with reconciling your first month’s transactions.

Space is limited to 25 people a session, so please e-mail Andy Dunn (adunn@georgefox.edu) with the date and time you would like to attend. If you have questions, please e-mail or call Andy at ext. 2162.

The campus community is invited to engage in our annual Cultural Celebration Week, scheduled Monday, Nov. 12, through Friday, Nov. 16.

Here is the schedule:

Monday, Nov. 12

• 10:40-11:30 a.m.: Chapel with religious studies professor Sarita Gallagher

Tuesday, Nov. 13

• 4-6 p.m.: Cultural Fair in the Bruin Den
• 9-10 p.m.: Shalom in Cap and Gown Room (with Cara Copeland)

Wednesday, Nov. 14

• 10:40-11:30 a.m.: Chapel with Chad Brennan (renewpartnerships.org)
• 7-9 p.m.: World’s Got Talent show, Bauman Auditorium

Thursday, Nov. 15

• 3:30-5 p.m.: Diversity Forum with Joel Perez, Hoover 105 (Joel will share updates on diversity initiatives)
• 7-9 p.m.: International Coffeehouse gathering, Brewin’ Grounds (formerly the Foxhole)
• 7-9 p.m.: “Colored White” panel discussion in Hoover 105 (with Melanie Hulbert, Jonathan Morell, Drew Miller, Jodi Van Gorkom and Bailie Bowey). Hear their stories of what it means to identify as white in a multicultural world.

Friday, Nov. 16

• 9 p.m.: Coffee & Culture gathering, hosted by student leaders in CoEd, Coffin lobby

Questions? Contact Shelley Yonemura at ext. 2318 or syonemura@georgefox.edu.

Just a reminder that we have a large group of prospective students and guests coming to campus today (Thursday) and tomorrow for our Bruin Preview event. Please help us welcome our guests by parking somewhere other than the Stevens and Hoover parking lots on Thursday afternoon and all day Friday. This will allow them to park close to the event’s check-in location.

Thank you!
The Undergraduate Admissions Office

All are invited to join Jeff VandenHoek, director of business relations in the George Fox School of Business, as he and others spotlight the School of Business’ current internship program successes and plans for the development of future internship opportunities.

Here are the details:

• Date: Tonight (Thursday)
• Place: Hoover 105
• Time: 7-8 p.m. (meet and greet to follow)
• Who: Business students, GFU faculty, alumni, previous internship participants and providers, and future business internship providers

The following student interns, along with internship supervisors, will share about their excellent experiences from this past year:

• Drew VanDerWerff, Federal Reserve Bank, Washington, D.C.
• Benjamin Hargrove, Hope International, Rwanda, Africa
• Shellie Morris, SP Fiber Technologies, Newberg

In addition, future internship providers will address the needs and opportunities that currently exist in their organizations.

Questions? Contact VandenHoek at ext. 2809 or jvandenh@georgefox.edu.

All U.S. military veterans are invited to a gathering from 3:40 to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 13, in Stevens 101. Meet other veterans and discuss experiences as a veteran at George Fox University. You’ll also hear about services on campus, and share ideas for supporting veterans in our university community.

Click this link to R.S.V.P. so we can plan appropriately for snacks and refreshments. Contact Rick Muthiah (rmuthiah@georgefox.edu) if you have questions.