The Daily Bruin

Join us for International Chapel this morning (Friday) from 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. in the International Center/Cultural House.

This week, Loren Van Tassel will speak about his life story and his spiritual journey. Loren has spent many years in Hong Kong and China. He currently teaches Introduction to Biblical Knowledge and has been a good friend of international students at George Fox for many years. You are welcome to come, listen, ask questions and be encouraged.

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

Questions? Contact Dianna McIntyre at dmcintyre@georgefox.edu.

Please make plans to come to the “Thriller” dance at 9 p.m. tonight (Nov. 1) in Klages (the Bon). Don’t miss it because it is going to be epic.

We have a couple of guidelines we’d like to ask you to follow:

• Please bring your ID; dances are for students only.
• Please remember when choosing your costume to be respectful of others and modest in attire.

For more information, please contact Stephanie St. Cyr at sstcyr@georgefox.edu.

Are you interested in studying abroad?

Every year Fox sends students all over the world to study for a semester. If you have even the slightest interest in studying abroad come to the informational meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, in Hoover 105 to learn about the different programs, the financial model for off-campus study, and to learn how to apply. Studying abroad is a great opportunity to learn in a new environment and culture, and also experience the world.

For more information, please contact Lynn Scott at lscott@georgefox.edu.

Do you think you have what it takes to be GFU’s rising lip sync star?

If so, come and try out for the annual Lip Sync Competition! Show off your talent from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 5 in Lemmons 8.

For more information, please contact Cassie Pauley at cpauley12@georgefox.edu.

Scott Evans, former director of Youth Ministry for Southeast Ireland and the author of the book Closer Still, will be speaking about “The Horror of Mercy” at Shalom tonight (Oct. 31). Please join us at 9 p.m. in the Cap and Gown Room to worship and listen to Scott’s message.

Candy and other Halloween goodies will also be provided.

Chapel elective credit is available for this event. See you all tonight.

James Project is partnering with 5Rock Ranch this Saturday, Nov. 2. They need our help splitting wood, deep-cleaning the kitchen, moving around some furniture and cleaning up the lodge.

5Rock is an awesome ministry dedicated to serving fatherless families by provided them an opportunity of rest and revitalization. Learn more about them at their website: 5rockranch.com.

We will be meeting in the Outreach Ministries office at 7:40 a.m. and returning to campus by 2:10 p.m. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

RSVP to Miranda D’Agostini at mdagostini11@georgefox.edu if interested.

Saturday, Nov. 2, 11 a.m. – Women’s soccer vs. Linfield (Austin Sports Complex)
Saturday, Nov. 2, 7 p.m. – Volleyball vs. Lewis & Clark (Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym)
Sunday, Nov. 3, 11 a.m. – Women’s soccer vs. Pacific (Austin Sports Complex)

The men’s and women’s cross country teams will be running in the Northwest Conference Championships on Saturday, with the first race at 10 a.m., at the Downriver Golf Course in Spokane, Wash.

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

Visit the quad for pumpkin picking, henna tattoos, bungee run, obstacle course, a mustache party, dunk tank, and more from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. today (Oct. 31)!

For more information, please contact Sarah Mackenzie at smackenzie11@georgefox.edu.

Keep your Halloween costumes and come dance from 8 to 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, in the Bon! A “Thriller” dance tutorial will be given part way through the dance.

For more information, please contact Sarah Mackenzie at smackenzie11@georgefox.edu.

For students involved with foster care, adoption or guardianship: On the second (Nov. 5) and fourth Tuesday (Nov. 26) of the month there will be a prayer group meeting in the Sutton lobby at 8:30 p.m.

If you or your family are involved with foster care, adoption or guardianship, feel free to join us. We are hoping to create a community that understands the difficulties of foster care, adoption and guardianship, and that can pray for and with each other. All are welcome!

For more information, please contact Kelly Simonsen at ksimonsen13@georgefox.edu

Join us for the Liberal Arts and Critical Issues lecture this Monday, Nov. 4, when Geri Mason, assistant professor of economics at Seattle Pacific University, speaks from 7 to 8 p.m. in Hoover 105. The presentation ties into our theme “State of the World.”

Mason will speak on “Microfinance in China: Challenges and Innovations,” in which she will discuss how, despite unique challenges, micro lending in China has birthed innovative solutions that have increased access to credit and other financial services for the poorest Chinese – and in turn have brightened the future of women in the country.

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.

Wear your costume to the BlueZone Store today (Thursday) and you’ll be entered into our annual costume contest. The best costume will be awarded with a $20 BlueZone gift card!

Winners will be announced on our BlueZone Facebook page. “Like” us on Facebook to vote for your favorite costume!

The Redeeming Life group is meeting tonight (Wednesday) from 7 to 8 p.m. in the second-floor lounge of Hoover (religious studies lounge).

For many people, October to January is the best of the year (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, etc.). For others, however – such as those battling an eating disorder, or what is even more common, disordered eating – the holiday months are the most challenging times of the year. This is why Redeeming Life is here. We offer support and encouragement through the struggles as well as the victories on the road to recovery.

Know that you are not alone. Hope, healing and freedom is possible. Come as you are and know that you are loved, accepted and free.

Questions? Contact Annie Stewart at estewart11@georgefox.edu.

“Praise the Lord o my soul, who redeems your life from the pit …”– Psalm 103

Christine Souders from the Pulitzer School of Journalism at Columbia University will meet with students and faculty in the Executive Dining Room from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday).

If you are interested in a career in journalism, come join us. Lunch will be provided!

Registration is required. Students can click here to register on Bruin Careers. Any questions can be directed to Sidney Tafflinger at stafflinger@georgefox.edu.

The College of Business invites the university community to hear Tom Mears, chairman of The Holland, Inc., parent company to Burgerville, today (Wednesday), from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. in Hoover 105. The presentation will be followed by a talk-back session from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Mears is the driving force behind Burgerville’s mission-led philosophy of “Serve with Love.” His visit is a part of the College of Business’ Executive in Residence program.

Questions? Contact Becky Jensen at rjensen@georgefox.edu.

Are you interested in attending a professional health program after George Fox? Are you pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary, pre-physical therapy, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, etc.? Get informed on what it takes to get into a professional health program by attending a pre-professional information meeting today (Wednesday) at 5:30 p.m. in EHS 125.

The topics covered at the meeting will include admission requirements, the application process, and resources available to you at George Fox. This meeting is an annual event, so you may not need to attend if you have done so before. New interested students should plan on it!

If you have any questions, please contact Jane Sweet at jsweet@georgefox.edu or John Schmitt at jschmitt@georgefox.edu. If you are not able to attend, but consider yourself a pre-professional health student, please contact Jane so that you are added to the pre-professional health student contact group.

Join us at the International Club Social. The meeting will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. tonight (Wednesday) in Lemmons 8!

Anyone who is interested in interacting and learning about different cultures with the international students are welcome to join. We will play games, enjoy exotic snacks, and most importantly, make friends with people from different countries!

For more information, please contact Zijun Lu at zlu12@georgefox.edu.

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We will be hosting guest speaker Scott Evans at this week’s Shalom. Scott is the former Director of Youth Ministry for Southeast Ireland and is the author of the book Closer Still. He will be joining us at 9 p.m. Thursday,  Oct. 31 in the Cap & Gown Room to share from his reflections about the beatitudes and Jesus’s view of life.

Candy and apple cider will also be provided this week!

Come join the International Justice Mission meeting tonight (Tuesday) as we prepare for our upcoming event, raising awareness about human trafficking. We will meet in the Cultural House at 7:30 p.m. to paint signs and make bracelets. There will also be a snack and tea. We would love to see you there!

For more information, please contact Elizabeth Berger at eberger12@georgefox.edu.