The Daily Bruin

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to fight in a large-scale medieval fantasy style battle? Come join the Fencing and Critical Hit clubs for their Live Action Role Play (LARP) Day to find out!

The battle will commence this Friday, Oct. 14, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on the basketball court in Hadlock! All students and faculty are welcome to join in the fun! What is LARP? It’s a battle with foam-padded melee weaponry, set to a story line.

Choose a side: Will you fight for glory and honor with the Fencing Club, or defend what is rightfully yours with the Critical Hit Club? Costumes are encouraged, and personal foam weapons are allowed. However, they will be subject to pre-approval.

Interested in participating? Fill out this form to RSVP. For more information, contact Brody Lee at blee20@georgefox.edu.

Mail Services has had an increase of student packages going to a similar address that is across the street from the university where a resident lives. Please note that the address you need to be using for all mail and packages is as follows.

Your Name (First and Last name)
501 N. Villa Road, (box number)
Newberg, OR 97132

If you have any questions, please contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.

Today (Monday) is designated by the World Health Organization (WHO) as World Mental Health Day to raise awareness and reduce stigma about anxiety, depression, and overall mental health. We recognize that students, faculty and staff within our own George Fox community face similar challenges.

A few years ago, one of our George Fox alumni created a series of yard signs that were distributed throughout the region to encourage those who might be struggling. During this season of midterms and stress, we have placed a number of those signs throughout campus for the next few weeks.

We encourage you to take time in the midst of this busy season for self-care and to recognize that God is with you and he is for you!

For those who are struggling, we want to remind you about the following confidential resources:

• Health and Counseling Center
• Office for Spiritual Life University Pastors

Other campus resources include:

• Residence Life
• Commuter Life 

Questions? Contact the student life office at studentlife@georgefox.edu.

Need a devoted friend and endless entertainment? Goldfish are available for adoption through the biology department!

Stop by EHS 202 anytime between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. starting today (Monday) through Friday (or while supplies last). There will be bags to tote them home. Goldfish are perfect for dorm rooms and outdoor ponds. Come pick up your scaly swimming friend!

Questions? Contact Teresa Arnold at tarnold@georgefox.edu.

The Wineskin journal is a George Fox’s literary and art publication showcasing the writing and art of the students, as well as the literary and artistic efforts of community members who meet the journal’s high standards.

We are now accepting submissions that explore what it means to live deliberately, thoughtfully and faithfully through prose, poetry and art. While we will consider any submissions, we are in particular seeking submissions that address our issue theme. The theme for this year is “Babel,” and we would love to see what this represents for you!

Email any questions and/or submission(s) to gfuwineskin@gmail.com. Please email submissions as an attached document. Submission does not equal publication, and you will be notified within two to four weeks during the fall and spring reading window about whether your work will be included.

You’re invited to be a part of our new Humanities Plus Lab!

At noon tomorrow (Tuesday), join us in Canyon Commons 101 for a recruiting lunch with historian and informaticist Travis Ross. He is looking for multi-faceted students with passions in computing and the liberal arts to make up our new humanities computing lab. You’ll hear about our new program and get a free lunch.

Sign up here, and contact H+ Director Travis Ross at tross@georgefox.edu or Emma Rieth at erieth@georgefox.edu with any questions.

You’re invited to the music department’s second annual Open Mic Night on Tuesday, Oct. 18! Come join us in Canyon Commons 102-103.

Sign-ups begin at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to join and participate. Complimentary refreshments will be provided.

Contact Aaron Barnhart at abarnhart@georgefox.edu for more details.

The Interprofessional Primary Care Institute at George Fox University is sponsoring the annual Yamhill County Pain & Opioids Summit tomorrow (Tuesday) from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Evergreen Lodge in McMinnville (500 Cumulus Ave.).

The event is free to the Yamhill community and includes 2.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM, as well as dinner. For more information please visit our event page here.

If you have any questions, contact Tammy O’Doherty at todohert@georgefox.edu.

Please help business students create a professional development opportunity for you by filling out this form. We are interested in hosting a mock interview event and wish to gauge interest.

Thanks for your feedback! If you have any questions, contact Maiya Duck at mduck21@georgefox.edu.

Disclaimer: These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

Missing the joy of Serve Day already? Introducing Saturday Service! Join us for any or all of the fall Saturday Service opportunities every Saturday (8:30 a.m. to noon) between fall break until Thanksgiving break. Students and employees can sign up/RSVP at this link.

Volunteers in need of transportation (and light breakfast) can meet up at the SpiL House at 8:30 a.m. on any of the following Saturdays, where they can be transported to the following partner sites to roll up our sleeves and be helpful to our neighbors:

• Oct. 15: The Wood Ministry (9-11 a.m., Newberg Cemetery)
• Oct. 22: The Wood Ministry (9-11 a.m., Newberg Cemetery)
• Oct. 29: The Wood Ministry (9-11 a.m., Newberg Cemetery)
• Nov. 5: Providence Community Connections/Faith-in-Action (9 a.m. to noon, location TBA)
• Nov. 12: Providence Community Connections/Faith-in-Action (9 a.m. to noon, location TBA)
• Nov. 19: The Wood Ministry (9-11 a.m., Newberg Cemetery)

Questions? Contact Rusty St. Cyr at rstcyr@georgefox.edu.

Join the Swing Dance Club tomorrow (Saturday) in the Foxhole from 6:30 to 9 p.m. for country swing night!

The theme is similar to the hoedown, so dress in your best flannel and jeans! Country swing is different from what we regularly teach, so you won’t want to miss the basic lesson.

The beginner lesson is at 6:30 p.m., where we will teach you everything you need to know. The intermediate lesson follows at 7 p.m., when Mark and Julia will be teaching “gangster lean” and “alternating turns.” The free dance starts at 7:30 p.m., when you can dance to your heart’s content!

All students and faculty are welcome. No prior experience is necessary.

If you have any questions, reach out to the club’s president, Julia Fisher, at jfisher21@georgefox.edu.

Fencing is canceled today (Friday) for mid-semester break. But worry not! Live Action Role Play Day is coming next week. Students and employees are welcome!

Join the Fencing Club next Friday, Oct. 14, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. for LARP Day in Hadlock’s first basketball court. LARP is a large-scale foam weapon team battle. The Fencing Club will be going head-to-head with the Critical Hit Club in our “semesterly stand-off”!

Free pizza is available for participants, and all equipment is provided. Costumes are heavily recommended. No prior experience is required, although we suggest bringing athletic clothes/shoes and a water bottle.

Sign up here. If you have any questions or need clarification, reach out to the club’s president, Mark Berglin, at mberglin19@georgefox.edu.

Ever heard of polystyrene? It’s nothing complicated, it’s just the scientific name for Styrofoam. The Maker Hub’s Proxxon Thermocut allows you to cut Styrofoam in a clean and safe way without frayed edges. The foam cutter can be used for architectural models, plane and boat items, and various decorative pieces.

The large table ensures smooth and easy movement of the foam piece, allowing you to easily cut the Styrofoam into the desired shape.

For more information, check out the Maker Hub’s wiki page. Check out this video to see how it works!

The Maker Hub exists as a resource and creative outlet for the entire George Fox community (yes, including non-engineers!). We are looking for student aces. A student ace is simply an expert on a piece of equipment who helps train other students on the usage of that equipment and gains extra privileges within the Maker Hub.

Please email makerhub@georgefox.edu if you would like to get connected or have any questions.

Come make a meal with Ruth Baker (Robin Baker’s wife) and then have dinner with President Baker! There are two times available the night of Tuesday, Oct. 25. Sign-ups are on the ASC Instagram at gfu.asc.

Baking with the Bakers will be in the Bruin Community Pantry. The two time slots that are available are from 5 to 6 p.m. or 6 to 7 p.m.

If you have any questions, reach out to Grace Lalley at glalley21@georgefox.edu.

The Interprofessional Primary Care Institute at George Fox is sponsoring the annual Yamhill County Pain & Opioids Summit on Tuesday, Oct. 11, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Evergreen Lodge in McMinnville.

It is free to the Yamhill community and includes 2.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM, as well as dinner. For more information, please visit our event page here.

If you have any questions, contact Tammy ODoherty at todohert@georgefox.edu.

The Klages Center will be completely closed tomorrow (Friday) due to construction work on the roof of the building. All students, faculty and staff will not be allowed in the building.

Please be aware of crane work on the outside of the building and stay away from the construction zone. If you have any questions, please reach out to the plant services office at plantservices@georgefox.edu.

The Career & Academic Planning Center will be sponsoring two career fairs this fall. The first is an in-person event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18, in Canyon Commons 101-103. Thirty-six companies are signed up to participate, representing healthcare, engineering, technology, Christian service, marketing and more.

The second will be a virtual fair on Tuesday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Here you will have the opportunity to meet with companies one on one or in group sessions. All registrations are done through Handshake.

When you register for the virtual event on Oct. 25, you need to find the companies you would like to meet with and schedule an appointment with them.

This is an opportunity for you to network, develop new relationships, gain exposure to the industry you are planning to go into, and hone your presentation skills. Please take time to attend. Thank you!

For more information, contact Wade Witherspoon at wwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

The Sources for Strength Club would like to invite you to join us today (Thursday) for a fun meeting! We are gathering from 6 to 7 p.m. in Roberts 170.

The meeting will feature snacks, games and time to learn about Sources of Strength, an upstream suicide prevention club. Come help us reach out to George Fox with hope, health and strength!

If you have any questions, contact Natalie Brown at nbrown19@georgefox.edu.

All are invited to attend a 2022 General Election Candidates Fair this Saturday, Oct. 8, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Hear from local candidates running for office in Newberg and the Oregon Legislature. George Fox University’s Civility Project will co-host, with the Newberg City Club and the Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce, a series of four forums for candidates running for local and state offices:

• Oregon House Districts 23 and 24: 10 to 11 a.m.
• Yamhill County Commissioner: 11:10 to 11:55 a.m.
• Newberg Mayor: 12:05 to 12:50 p.m.
• Newberg City Council: 1 to 2:30 p.m.

All the candidates for these positions have been invited, and nearly all of them are expected to attend. They will answer questions and give brief statements about their campaigns in each forum, and will have campaign information available.

You will also have a chance to endorse a Newberg Area Civility Pledge as well as get information about other races on the ballot.

For more information, contact Ron Mock at civility@georgefox.edu.

Whether you are a pre-dental student, undecided, or just interested in what Pre-Dental Club is all about, join us for our first meeting today (Thursday) at 4 p.m. We will be in Hoover 102, and there will be pizza. We hope to see you there!

Contact Elizabeth Rodriguez at erodriguezgarcia21@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.