The Daily Bruin

Genworth is allowing us to extend the long-term care insurance information and enrollment period until Nov. 9. If you have not yet taken advantage of the opportunity to learn more about this benefit, we encourage you to click here to do so.

Thanks to all who attended the informational meetings, and congratulations to Linda Sartwell – her name was drawn as the winner of a gift card to the Blue Zone Store! If you missed the meeting, it’s not too late. There’s a recorded webinar here.

Do you want to learn a little more about Native American heritage? Come to the Cap and Gown Room on Thursday, Nov. 1, at noon to discuss a poem by Sherman Alexie that explains harmful stereotypes of Native Americans.

This event is the second discussion of the “Table Talk” series, a monthly conversation group that gives students a safe place to discuss diversity and multiculturalism.

For more information, contact Drew Miller at dmiller09@georgefox.edu. Sponsored by Inclusion and Student Leadership Programs.

Saturday, Oct. 27, noon – Women’s soccer vs. Linfield (Austin Sports Complex)
Saturday., Oct. 27, 2:30 p.m. – Men’s soccer vs. Puget Sound (Austin Sports Complex)
Sunday, Oct. 28, noon – Women’s soccer vs. Puget Sound (Austin Sports Complex)
Sunday, Oct. 28, 2:30 p.m. – Men’s soccer vs. Pacific Lutheran (Austin Sports Complex)

The men’s and women’s cross country teams will participate in the Northwest Conference Championships on Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Sunset Grove Golf Course in Forest Grove, Ore. The men’s 8K race begins at 11 a.m., the women’s 6K race at noon.

The men’s and women’s golf teams will participate in the Northwest Conference Fall Classics on Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 27-28, at the Tri-Mountain Golf Course in Ridgefield, Wash. Tee times both days are 8:30 a.m., with men and women teeing off at the same time in a shotgun start.

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

An all-employee meeting is scheduled for this afternoon (Thursday) from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Hoover 105. Among the items on the agenda is a report from last weekend’s board meeting.

For those at the university’s regional sites, the meeting will be available at a stream site that you can access from MyGFU. Simply log into MyGFU and click the “Community Meeting Link” located under “Staff Resources/Faculty Resources.” The link will take you to all the information relating to community meetings and include a live-stream link (the password changes each meeting) and a chat room link.

Videos from previously recorded meetings will be added to this page in the days following. Please bookmark the page for quick access each month.

On Tuesday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m. in EHS 102, the Accounting Club will be hosting a “Non-Taxing Tax Plan Discussion.”

Adam Puckett, a George Fox graduate and tax professional from Delap LLP, will be coming to Fox to explain and compare the differing tax plans of Obama and Romney and how both would affect us. Anyone is welcome and all are encouraged to come to be educated on the presidential candidates!

For more information, please e-mail Trevor Fekkes (tfekkes10@georgefox.edu) or Sonia Thannickal (sthannickal10@georgefox.edu).

The university community is invited to music concerts scheduled this weekend in Bauman Auditorium during Homecoming and Family Weekend.

On Saturday, Oct. 27, the university’s Concert Choir, Symphonic Band, String Ensemble, Women’s Chorale and Chamber Singers will perform a 2:30 p.m. concert. Selections will include “Peace Like a River” and “Make a Joyful Noise” (Women’s Chorale); “Come, Let’s Rejoice” (Chamber Singers); “Simple Symphony” and “Geigezoid for String Orchestra” (String Ensemble); “Gloria in Excelsis” (Concert Choir); and “Century Variants” and “Earl of Oxford March” (Symphonic Band). Admission is free.

That evening, at 7:30 p.m., Grammy-winning bassist, composer and conductor John Clayton will perform with the George Fox Jazz Ensemble for the annual “Evening of Jazz Concert.” Selections to be performed include “All of Me,” “‘Round Midnight,” “Golden Palm” and “Georgia.” Admission is free for employees and students (cost is $5 for general admission). Tickets may be purchased here.

For more information, contact Debbie Hawblitzel at ext. 2620.

This is a reminder that the university’s fall play, The Servant of Two Masters, begins tonight (Thursday) and runs the next two weekends (Oct. 25-28 and Oct. 28 to Nov. 4). Be sure to go over to Pennington House/Box Office to pick up your complimentary ticket and join us for this delightful comedy!

Shows begin at 7:30 p.m. each night with the exception of the two Sunday performances, which start at 2 p.m. in Wood-Mar Auditorium. If you need additional tickets, they can be purchased online at theatre.georgefox.edu or by calling 503-554-3844.

For more about the play, visit this link.

Don’t forget to drop by the George Fox Auxiliary’s annual holiday bazaar Friday and Saturday, Oct. 26-27. The event will feature more than 30 artisans selling jewelry, art, crafts, plants and food.

The bazaar will be in the Hoover Academic Building and in the Ron Gregory Atrium between Wood-Mar Hall and the Edwards-Holman Science Center on Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free.

For more information, contact Mary Monahan at ext. 2134.

Don’t forget Homecoming and Family Weekend this weekend (Oct. 26-28)! Among the activities planned is a Homecoming Coronation & Variety Show scheduled for Friday, Oct. 26, from 8 to 10 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. This event will feature entertainment from students, alumni and families and will include the presentation and crowning of the homecoming court.

Also planned is a Barbecue Tailgate Party Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. at the Austin Sports Complex, featuring food, games, inflatables and more. Class reunions, faculty lectures, an Auxiliary Bazaar, concerts and theatre’s production of The Servant of Two Masters are also part of the weekend.

Please visit our website at SharingStories.georgefox.edu to see all the events happening on campus throughout the weekend. We would love to have you and your families join us.

Questions? Contact Mary Monahan at mmonahan@georgefox.edu.

– Alumni & Parent Relations

The campus community is invited to the next installment of the “Islam and the West” Liberal Arts and Critical Issues series this Monday, Oct. 29, in Hoover 105.

The session runs from 7 to 8 p.m. and features Mathias Zahniser, a scholar in residence at Greenville College. Zahniser will present “The Challenge of Islam for the Liberal Arts,” in which he will discuss how a Christian liberal arts education should lead to a practice of engagement with Muslims that reveals the path and pattern of following Jesus authentically.

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.

Your Serve Day coupon expires next Wednesday, Oct. 31. Be sure to take advantage of the fabulous offers from Coffee Cat Coffee House, Polar Bear Yogurt, Jem 100 and Sweetest Thing Cupcakes before they expire. Coupons from Doran Automotive and Domino’s Pizza expire later in the school year.

Questions? Contact Barbi Doran at bdoran@georgefox.edu.

IT announces a new Google Group – TechTips: Hints, Tips and Updates from the George Fox IT department.

The moderator will post updates, hints and tips relevant to George Fox University-supported software, including Microsoft Office; Windows 7; Google Apps; Keynote and Powerpoint; Apple OS; iOS features; and more related to George Fox systems.

Subscribe to this group and receive posts by e-mail. Click on this link to subscribe – TechTips: Hints, Tips and Updates from George Fox IT – or paste this URL – https://groups.google.com/a/georgefox.edu/forum/?hl=en&fromgroups#!forum/techtips – in your web browser and click on the blue “Join Group” button to subscribe. It requires your George Fox sign-in.

We also invite you to submit your tips and questions using our submission form here.

Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend a public lecture with Bob Moore of Bob’s Red Mill products at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) in Hoover 105 on the Newberg campus.

Bob with his wife, Charlee, opened a one-of-a-kind business in an old mill building near historic Oregon City in 1978 to provide healthy grain products using stone-grinding flour mills. On Feb. 15, 2010, Bob’s 81st birthday, Bob surprised his employees by giving them total ownership of Bob’s Red Mill through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

Today, the employee-owned business is located in Milwaukie, Ore., and produces thousands of products for store shelves in 71 countries around the world. Come hear Bob share from his book, People Before Profit, and receive an inspiring story from the man behind this flourishing business.

Musical artist Holly Starr and author/speaker Dan Kimball are our special guests in chapel this morning (Wednesday) at 10:40 a.m. See you in Bauman Auditorium!

On Tuesday, Nov. 13, the university will host a Cultural Fair – and we’d love to give you the opportunity to share your culture at the big event. Tonight (Tuesday), we will host an informational meeting for those who wish to host a table at the fair that showcases their culture. If you are interested, join us at 6:15 p.m. in the International Center/Cultural House.

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!

If you have questions, contact Alex Pia (apia@georgefox.edu) or Dianna McIntyre (dmcintyr@georgefox.edu).

Interested in going to seminary? Ask Roger Nam (Seminary) about your next steps in theological education. What is “Advanced Standing” and do I have it? Where might I apply for a PhD? How do I to choose the seminary best suited for my needs?

Roger will be in the Bruin Den on the Newberg campus this Wednesday, Oct. 24, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. to answer these and other questions you may have.

Questions? Contact Sheila Bartlett at sbartlett@georgefox.edu.

Don’t forget to turn out for tonight’s (Tuesday’s) fall faculty lecture, to be presented by Professor of Art Doug Campbell, in Hoover 105.

The event will begin with a 5 p.m. reception and presentation by Richter Scholar students. Then, at 5:30 p.m., Doug will present “Confessions of a Non-Specialist,” in which he will discuss his studio art, exhibit and writing activities. Doug was named recipient of the Undergraduate Faculty Achievement Award for Research and Scholarship in 2012.

Questions? Contact Kristina Kays at ext. 2762 or kkays@georgefox.edu.

Don’t forget the “Seminary Fair Plus” on the Newberg campus today (Tuesday) in the atrium of the Hoover Academic Building. The event is designed for those interested in pursuing religious or professional higher education.

The fair will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Representatives from a variety of seminaries as well as George Fox graduate programs will be available to connect with prospective students who desire to be equipped for ministry or professional education.

For more information, contact the career services office at 503-554-2330.

It’s election time! Mail Services is an unofficial drop site for all Oregon ballots. Arrangements have been made with the Yamhill County Elections Office for us to offer this service. Out-of-state ballots require postage.

All Oregon ballots:

• Mail Services has a collection box for all Oregon ballots.
• No postage is necessary.
• Be sure your ballot is signed and sealed.
• We collect for any county in Oregon – and no postage is necessary.
• Deadline for this collection site: Tuesday, Nov. 6, at 4:30 p.m.

All out-of-state ballots:

• These must be mailed through the U.S. Mail.
• These do require postage.
• Stop at Mail Services and have a clerk make sure you have enough postage on the ballot. Some are heavier and require extra postage.

If you have questions, please e-mail Linda Sartwell at lsartwel@georgefox.edu.

The university’s Nursing Club needs your help! Please sign up to give blood this Thursday, Oct. 25, between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. in the Villa Academic Complex. Your donation can help save three lives!

Go to this link to get details and to sign up (sponsor code: GeorgeFox) or e-mail jice09@georgefox.edu or jedel09@georgefox.edu.

Thanks!