The Daily Bruin

Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. All blood types and Power Red donors are urged to give now to prevent delays in medical care for patients in need. 

Be a hero and donate on Friday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Abby’s Pizza. If you are interested in signing up for a time slot, there are four ways to do so:

• Swing by our table in Canyon Commons today (Wednesday)
• Click here
• Go to redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code “GeorgeFox”
• Call 1-800-RED-CROSS

In appreciation for your donation, you will get $5 off a giant-size Abby’s pizza, entry to win one of five $500 gift cards from Tangocard.com (redeemable at hundreds of merchants), and a free pass to the Columbia Sportswear Employee Store.

If you have questions or concerns about eligibility or the blood drive, contact Sophie Hultberg at shultberg17@georgefox.edu or Jacob Goeringer at jgoeringer18@georgefox.edu.

The social work department will be hosting a panel on “Diversity Dialogue: Addiction and Recovery, Increasing Compassion and Removing the Stigma.” All are welcome to attend on Thursday, Oct. 10, from 6 to 7 p.m. in Hoover 105.

This discussion will feature a panel of professionals from Hazelden Betty Ford. Refreshments will be served.

Questions? Contact Kim Rapp at rappk@georgefox.edu.

While crimes can occur at all times of the day, nights add an extra degree of risk that requires added precautions. Use the following night safety tips to protect yourself when you are on campus.

Program Campus Public Safety’s phone number into your cell phone now, before you need it, so that you will have it in case of emergencies: 503.554.2090.

Call Campus Public Safety to escort or shuttle you to your car or dorm at night.

Always let someone know where you are going, your expected travel time, and how long you plan on being in that location.

If you know you will be out late, try to wear reflective or bright clothing to make yourself more visible to drivers and to help someone spot you faster in case of an emergency.

Carry yourself with confidence. Assailants target those that appear weak or distracted. Plan your travel route ahead of time before you leave. By knowing exactly where you are going, you will appear more confident and you will reduce your travel time, which lowers your chance of becoming a crime victim.

Invest in pepper spray and carry it with you at all times. Also add a small flashlight to your keychain to use in case of an emergency. Always have your keys in your hand to allow quick entry into your dorm or car.

Always walk with someone or a group of people that you trust to travel with at night. Walk in well-lit, highly visible areas. Stay in familiar areas and avoid shortcuts.

Never leave valuable items in your car in open view. Park in well-lit areas where it will be safe for you to return to at night. Always take note of where you park so that you can easily locate your car.

Be aware of your surroundings. Avoid the biggest distraction: using your cell phone while walking. Using electronics diminishes awareness, making you more vulnerable. Wear only one earbud while you walk, and keep your volume low. Before traveling, always be sure that your phone is charged so that you can easily contact Campus Public Safety if an emergency occurs.

Remember, it is your personal responsibility to do everything in your power to keep yourself safe. The George Fox University campus is a safe place for students, but you must still take the proper precautions to protect yourself.

Questions? Call the Campus Public Safety office at 503.554.2090. We have officers available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

George Fox Intramurals will be hosting a one-day disc golf tournament this Saturday, Oct. 5, at Herbert Hoover Park. We will play an 18-hole round with a shotgun start at 10 a.m.

Sign up on imleagues.com. Registration closes this Friday, Oct. 4, at 5 p.m.

Questions? Contact Ryan Lacey at rlacey17@georgefox.edu.

The Hadlock Student Center is hosting a Wellness Bingo Challenge during the month of October. Drop by the welcome desk in HSC to pick up a Bingo card and win some cool prizes!

Questions? Contact Rob Simpson at simpsonr@georgefox.edu.

The School of Physical Therapy is excited to host Christopher M. Powers to lecture on the topic: “Mechanisms of ACL Injury: Implications for Evidence Based Rehabilitation, Injury Prevention and Return to Sport Decisions.”

The lecture will be given on Thursday, Nov. 7, in Hoover 105 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

Powers’ lecture will focus on recent insights into the pathomechanics of ACL injury, in particular those related to female athletes. Implications of research and application for athletes, coaches and rehab clinicians will be highlighted.

Powers, a national leader in this area of sports injury, is a professor in the Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy as well as co-director of the Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Laboratory at the University of Southern California.

Visit our website for more information about this lecture. Questions? Contact Linda Dallof at ldallof@georgefox.edu.

George Fox University Libraries is pleased to announce that it now provides access to The Chronicle of Higher Education and The New York Times online.

To access The Chronicle of Higher Education, click here. If you are off campus, you will be prompted to enter your George Fox username and password to enter the site.

To access The New York Times, visit this site and create an account using your George Fox email address.

Visit the library’s blog to find out more information about The New York Times access and The Chronicle of Higher Education access. Questions? Contact a librarian here.

Don’t know where to drop off food for the Bruin Community Pantry? Don’t worry, the Bruin Store is now open as a drop-off location!

You can leave any non-perishable food items in the Bruin Store at the front desk. The drop-off hours are during the store’s business hours: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Questions? Contact Paige Jacobs at pjacobs@georgefox.edu.

Don’t forget to register for the upcoming scholarship resource center workshop! Gather in Hoover 105 on Thursday, Tuesday, or Wednesday, Oct. 3, 8, or 9, for scholarship information, snacks, and a chance to win an awesome raffle prize.

Click here more information and to register. Contact Jordan Nelson at jnelson@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2297 with questions.

Check out this week’s George Fox athletics home games:

• Men’s soccer vs. Whitman College – Friday, Oct. 4, 6 p.m., Austin Sports Complex
• Women’s soccer vs. Pacific Lutheran University – Saturday, Oct. 5, noon, Austin Sports Complex
• Women’s volleyball vs. University of Puget Sound – Saturday, Oct. 5, 6 p.m., Wheeler Sports Center
• Women’s soccer vs. University of Puget Sound – Sunday, Oct. 6, noon, Austin Sports Complex
• Men’s soccer vs. Whitworth University – Sunday, Oct. 6, 2:30 p.m., Austin Sports Complex

Questions? Visit the athletics website.

The music department is thrilled to announce that the homecoming concert that was cancelled because of the campus power outage has been rescheduled for tonight (Monday).

Join us at 7:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. This thrilling concert will feature faculty in collaborative jazz and classical projects. Admission is free.

Questions? Contact Dwayne Corbin at dcorbin@georgefox.edu.

How can it be October already? It’s the season of pumpkin spices lattes, sweater weather and FAFSA. That’s right! It’s FAFSA time yet again.

Complete the 2020-21 FAFSA now at FAFSA.gov and be entered into a drawing for your chance to win one of two coffee cards. We will hold a drawing each Monday through the month of October, and the winners will be notified by the Financial Aid office by the end of the day Tuesday.

For questions, contact our office at finaid@georgefox.edu.

Stop by Panda Express in Newberg tomorrow (Saturday) between 10 a.m. and 11 p.m. to support a fundraiser for George Fox University’s Theatre Honor Society. Twenty percent of sales will go to the honor society when you show a paper or online version of this flyer at checkout or use promo code 275201 for online orders.

Send your receipt to Maddie Matthews at mmattews16@georgefox.edu for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Jem 100! The winner will be notified on Monday, Sept. 30.

Questions? Contact Elyse Bradford at Ebradford17@georgefox.edu.

The music department is thrilled to announce that the homecoming concert that was cancelled last week has been rescheduled.

Join us next Monday, Sept. 30, at 7:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. This thrilling concert will feature faculty in collaborative jazz and classical projects. Admission is free.

Questions? Contact Dwayne Corbin at dcorbin@georgefox.edu.

Found items should promptly be taken to the Campus Public Safety office where they are tagged and logged with a date and location if known. We then check our master list of reported lost items to try to match an owner with an item. Owners are emailed or called if we can identify a match. For faster retrieval of your lost items, please write your name on your belongings.

Come in to the security office to report your lost items as soon as you lose them, and please pick them up quickly when you’re notified that they have been found because we have limited storage space. We donate unclaimed items every 4 to 6 weeks to charitable causes.

Questions? Contact Elrike Shaw at eshaw@georgefox.edu or call our office at 503.554.2090.

The George Fox theatre department opens its fall musical comedy A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder next month. Come join us for a hilarious, knock ’em dead evening of murder and romance filled with high jinks and ghoulish surprises.

The show runs in Wood-Mar Auditorium Oct. 17 through 19 and Oct. 24 through 26 at 7:30 p.m., and will also include 2 p.m. matinee performances on Sunday, Oct. 20, and Sunday, Oct. 27. Open captioning will be available for select shows.

Students get their own tickets free both Thursdays, Oct. 17 and 24. Employees are provided with one complimentary ticket for any of the shows. Bring your ID with you to the door to show that it matches your ticket.

Reserve your seat online or pick them up at the box office in the Bruin Store (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.). For more information, visit this page. See you at the show!

Join the Academic Resource Center for an APA writing style workshop with Sue O’Donnell today (Thursday) from 10:50 to 11:50 a.m. in Hoover 105.

Those who attend will receive a helpful APA handout and learn the details of APA style, including formatting, citations, references, writing style, and more.

Questions? Contact Julia James at jjames@georgefox.edu.

The Bruin Community Pantry food bank has been open almost a week now and the grocery bag initiative has been a huge success. Thank you to everyone who has participated!

However, we are slowly depleting our supplies. If you are considering donating, here is a list of items we could use:

• Hamburger or Tuna Helper
• Any canned meat that isn’t tuna
• Any kind of broth
• Hand and body lotion
• Shampoo and conditioner
• Cereal
• Oatmeal (not instant)
• Pasta

For more information, contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

The university is hosting a SOLO Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course on campus Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 2-3. This is an excellent course for individuals who enjoy the outdoors or work in a camp or wilderness setting.

The class will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. The cost is $100 for current George Fox students, $150 for employees, and $225 for community members. National Outdoor Leadership School courses through REI start at $245 per person.

Participants will receive two full days of hands-on instruction and gain confidence in their ability to provide aid to those in need. Sign up through IMLeagues.com and pay the course fee in the Hadlock Student Center.

Contact Keith Schneider at kschneid@georgefox.edu with questions.

The Passport Days event runs today (Wednesday) and tomorrow (Thursday) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. On both days, a USPS representative will be in the Bauman Auditorium lobby to help you with all of your passport needs. All of the application and photo process will be done at once.

Checks are preferred, but cash will be accepted as long as it is the exact amount. You will need to bring the following items with you:

• Form of payment
• Current driver’s license or state-issued ID with current last name
• Original or certified birth certificate (your birth certificate will be submitted with the passport application and returned to you from the state department)

The event is open to the community, so please share this information with your friends and family. For passport information, click here.

Questions? Contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.