The Daily Bruin

Musical artist Holly Starr is speaking and playing in Shalom tonight (October 23) in the Cap and Gown room at 9:00 p.m. Be sure to stop by, you won’t want to miss this event!

After Hours Networking Event: Last Chance!

Are you worried about not finding employment after you graduate? Do you feel prepared to network with real professionals who could possibly be your future employers? What does your professor mean when he urges you to network?

After Hours Networking Event takes place this Friday at 5:30 p.m.. There’s a complimentary gourmet coffee bar, a round of speed networking, and a LinkedIn tutorial that will help you network via social media.

Register at the Career Services Office or through Bruin Careers. Get these and more questions answered while networking with Retail Operation Managers, Law Enforcement Officers, Policy Analysts, Directors of Finance, Directors of PR, Ministry Directors, Sales Managers, and more!

Do you have a cultural talent you would like to share? World’s Got Talent audition sign ups are now available through the following link: here.

The auditions will take place on November 1. You will be able to sign up for a time slot. Contact Amber Nelson at nelsona@georgefox.edu with any questions. Sponsored by Inclusion and Student Leadership Programs.

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.

Professional Preview Day registration is now open!

“Picture Your Future. Now.” is the theme for this year’s PPD! You will be connected with George Fox alumni who are now career professionals in the greater Portland area and get a glimpse into the daily aspects of their line of work, along with learning about their employer.

Empower your career plans by networking with alumni professionals in occupations of interest to you. The event is set for Friday, Nov. 16. Transportation is provided.

If you have questions, contact the Career Office at ext. 2330 or e-mail careers@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!

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).

Do you have a cultural talent you would like to share? World’s Got Talent audition sign ups are now available at this link.

The auditions will take place on Thursday, Nov. 1. You will be able to sign up for a time slot. Contact Amber Nelson at nelsona@georgefox.edu with any questions. The event is sponsored by Inclusion and Student Leadership Programs.

All are invited to tonight’s (Monday’s) “Islam and the West” Liberal Arts and Critical Issues series in Hoover 105.

The session runs from 7 to 8 p.m. and features Paul Marshall, senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, who will speak on the topic “Blasphemy and Free Speech.” 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.

Thinking about going on a Summer Serve Trip? We’re sending out four teams this year to Swaziland, China, Nicaragua, and Romania.

Pick up an application at the Spiritual Life House and return them on Wednesday, October 31.

ASC is looking for a few people who would be interested in acting for a short film. We would love for you to be apart.

For more information email Tyler Robertson trobertson@georgefox.edu or Jessica Stanton jstanton10@georgefox.edu

Winter theatre general auditions are coming up! Rhett Luedtke will direct a production of Mrs. Packard by Emily Mann, and we are hosting auditions for the show from 7 to 9:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 29 (callbacks will be Oct. 30 and 31 from 7 to 10 p.m.). Auditions will take place in Wood-Mar Auditorium.

Bring a 90-second contemporary, dramatic monologue to your audition. Callbacks will involve movement.

The audition sign-up sheet is located in Lemmons on the Theatre Call Board. It is advised to read the play before auditions (it is available as an E-Book in the university’s library).

E-mail Rhett at rluedtke@georgefox.edu for details.

Career Services is hosting the Seminary Fair Plus on Tuesday, Oct. 23, in the lower lobby of the Hoover Academic Building between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

A variety of seminaries as well as George Fox graduate programs will be on hand to connect with prospective students who desire to be equipped for ministry or higher education through graduate programs. This event is a great opportunity to meet with recruiters to investigate different career choices and seminary opportunities for the future.

Check BruinCareers for a list of seminaries and GFU graduate departments attending.

Questions? Contact Career Services at careers@georgefox.edu.

National Anthem auditions will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, in the gym classroom. Anyone who is interested in singing during basketball games is invited to come and audition.

Please e-mail Carly Halverson at chalverson09@georgefox.edu with any questions.

TODAY, FRIDAY,OCTOBER 19, IS THE FINAL DAY TO TURN IN WINTER SERVE APPLICATIONS.

All applications are to be emailed to Kaylena Charpentier at kcharpentier10@georgefox.edu.  The serve trip starts Jan. 7 and goes till the 12th.

Any questions email Kyle Webster at kwebster12@georgefox.edu or Kaylena at the address listed above.

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. On Tuesday, Oct. 23, 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).