The Daily Bruin

Heather Askew, the program coordinator for an NGO in Thailand called The Garden of Hope: Taw Saeng, will speak from 7 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, in the Cap & Gown Room. She works in human trafficking prevention and rehabilitation and is in the U.S. to do a speaking tour to share with college students about the problem of human trafficking, what The Garden of Hope is doing to help prevent it, and how students can get involved in the fight.

If you have any questions about this event, please contact Rachel Arias at rarias10@georgefox.edu.

Join us for activities during Homecoming and Family Weekend Oct. 25-27! Registration and information will be located in the Stevens Center (Duke) Atrium from noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 (the Box Office will be in Stevens Center Friday afternoon as well).

Here is a rundown of events …

Auxiliary Bazaar
Friday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (EHS and Hoover)

Coronation & Variety Show
Friday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. (Bauman Auditorium) Cost: Free
Enjoy an evening of excellent entertainment from students, alumni and families while also seeing the presentation and crowning of the Homecoming Court.

Faculty Lectures
Saturday, 9:30-10:15 a.m.
Paul Chamberlain, PhD, director of Center for Study Abroad, Professor of Chemistry (Hoover Lecture Hall)
Joseph Clair, Program Director of the William Penn Honors Program, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies (EHS Lecture Hall)

Alumni Awards Celebration Banquet
Saturday, 5-7 p.m. (Klages Dining Hall) Cost: Adult – $15.50, Child 12 & under – $9 (free for children under 3)
Those to be honored are Dale Rinard, ’67 (Heritage Award), Matthew Thomas MDiv ’82 (Seminary Alumnus of the Year), Fred Van Gorkom ’79 (Christian Service Award),  William Schniedewind ’84 (Outstanding Alumnus) and John C. Davis ’05 (Outstanding Recent Alumnus).

Family Bingo
Saturday, 7:30 p.m. (Wheeler Sports Center) Cost: Adult – $9, Non-GFU students and children – $7, GFU Students – Free

Questions? Visit hfw.georgefox.edu for the complete schedule and for registration information. You may also call Alumni and Parent Relations at 503-554-2134.

Join the First Year Seminar program and others in the George Fox community as we consider God’s boundless compassion for others and for us. Polly Peterson, visiting assistant professor of English, will lead our discussion on the book Tattoos on the Heart from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, in Hoover 105.

Celebrate Mole Day with Sigma Zeta from 10 a.m. – 1:40 p.m. today, Oct. 23, in the EHS Atrium. Yes, mole as in Avogadro’s number — 6.0223 x 10^23.

There will be hot cocoa served, as well as a periodic table of cookies! We’ll also be conducting our popular hydrogen balloon explosions at 10:35 a.m., 11:35 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. See you there!

November is just around the corner, and college students know what that means: research projects, final papers to start, and much more. The Academic Resource Center (ARC) is a great place to get writing help or general academic coaching, but available appointments fill up fast. If you need to schedule an ARC appointment in order to get credit on an assignment, make your appointment early. Plan on scheduling your appointment at least a week in advance to guarantee yourself a spot.

The ARC is open from 1 to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday and noon to 4 p.m. Friday. Keep those hours in mind as you find a time to schedule an appointment. For more information, visit the ARC webpage or email the ARC at the_arc@georgefox.edu.

Tired? Feeling stressed? Wanna just relax and be set free from the worries of life? Fall Retreat is here!

Fall Retreat will be at Twin Rocks Friends Camp this Nov. 8-10. Our speaker will be Mark Scandrette, the founding director of ReIMAGINE, a center for Integral Christian Practice. Price will be $10, which includes food and lodging. Sweet deal, right?

Any questions or comments? Contact Chris Miller by email (cmiller11@georgefox.edu) or by phone (609-922-3247). See you there!

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. tonight (Tuesday), in Hoover 105.

Prior to the lecture, George Fox Richter Scholars will present their work in a Richter Scholar Symposium at 4:30 p.m. 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.

The library is hosting an open house this Friday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Murdock Learning Resource Center experienced major changes over the summer. Come see our new layout with more study space, the new furniture and more!

Come got a preseason look at our men’s and women’s basketball teams tonight (Tuesday) from 8 to 9 p.m. in the Wheeler Sports Center.

The annual “October Hoopla Palooza” will include an introduction of the teams, a three-point contest, a dunk contest, and men’s and women’s basketball scrimmages (12 minutes each).

Come get an early look at our Bruins!

Interested in a career in journalism?

Christine Souders from the Pulitzer School of Journalism at Columbia University will be meeting with students and faculty in the Executive Dining Room from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31. Lunch will be provided!

Registration is required. Click here to register on Bruin Careers.

Please contact Sidney Tafflinger at stafflinger@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

This is a reminder of the music concerts scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 26, in Bauman Auditorium. Students and employees are entitled to one complimentary ticket to the jazz concert. Tickets may be picked up in the Pennington House on campus or can be obtained by calling 503-554-3844. Additional tickets are $7 per person and may be either purchased at the door or online at music.georgefox.edu.

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.

‘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.”

The George Fox Day of Prayer is Saturday, Oct. 26, from 1 to 5 p.m. on the quad. During homecoming, the Parents Council will have a prayer tent open for anyone to join them in prayer for our campus.

If you have a prayer request to be shared for prayer during this time, please email it to spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

Don’t forget to join us for Quaker Focus events today (Tuesday) and tomorrow. They include an “Intellectual Feast” featuring historian Ralph Beebe (4 p.m., Tuesday, Hoover 250) and a morning chapel with Jamie Johnson (10:40 a.m., Wednesday, Bauman Auditorium).

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

Come by the Cultural House for a movie and popcorn. The BSUA will be viewing “42” from 7:30 p.m. to 9:50 p.m., tonight Monday, Oct. 21. Hope to see you there.

For more information, please contact Dinitra Thomas at dthomas12@georgefox.edu.

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.

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.