The Daily Bruin

The university’s Young Democrats and Young Republicans are co-hosting a debate between the non-partisan candidates for county commissioner, Leslie Lewis and Kris Bledsoe, at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, in VAC 117 in the Villa Academic Complex. The George Fox community is encouraged to attend to find out how these candidates will be impacting our way of life in Yamhill County. This is a great opportunity to become engaged in local politics, and to see how these people can shape our future. A reception will follow.

Attention seniors who are graduating in December:

Congratulations on your impending graduation! As you prepare to leave us, the university has organized a special event to help you tie up all the loose ends before graduation day arrives.

On Thursday, Nov. 6, we will host the Fall Exodus Grad Fair from 3 to 7 p.m. in the Cap and Gown Room. There, you will be able to:

• Pick up your cap and gown
• Verify graduation with the Registrar’s Office
• Conduct or schedule an exit interview with Financial Aid
• Visit with Career Services
• Connect with Alumni Relations
• Get information on mail forwarding
• Order graduation announcements
• Get sized and order a class ring
• Order alumni products

In short, all the departments you need to see before you graduate will be gathered in one location. This makes the exit process more efficient for both students and various departments.

Complimentary food and drinks will be available, and there will be a chance to win great door prizes. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Andy Dunn (University Store) at ext. 2543 or at adunn@georgefox.edu.

Come hear two current GFU students as they share their experiences as interns with the U.S. State Department and the FBI Thursday, Oct. 30 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Executive Dining Room. In addition, Professor Mark David Hall will briefly discuss the secret to getting a good political internship. Feel free to bring your lunch.

Undergraduate students who have a ‘spiritual formation requirement’ should check their credits in Bruindata today!

Please note: In order to fulfill your spiritual formation requirement by the end of the semester you should have at least 10 credits by Nov. 1.

Please confirm that you have been given credit for the chapel events you have attended. If you are missing any please send the following information to Jere Witherspoon:

• Name
• ID number
• Date of chapel event(s) in question
• Brief description of the content of the event

Come hear two current George Fox students who interned with the U.S. State Department and the FBI share about their experiences. In addition, Mark Hall (Political Science) will briefly discuss the secret to getting a good political internship.

The meeting is from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, in the Executive Dining Room. Feel free to bring your lunch.

The Admissions Office is looking for your photos and videos of current and prospective students at Bruin Preview. We will offer $15 gift card for the best video or picture. Email questions, photos, and videos to Andrea Heath at aheath@georgefox.edu.

Looking for a Job on Campus?

Be sure to check JobConnect for current openings throughout the semester.  For instance, Human Resources is currently looking for an office assistant.  Other jobs may be posted throughout the semester as well.  Access JobConnect by logging into Bruindata.

The Retreats Committee would like to remind students to hurry to the Bruin Den Nov. 5-12 to sign up for the 2008 Fall Retreat. The Retreat will be held Nov. 14-16, and it’s going to be amazing. So bring $17, sign up, and get a free t-shirt!

Here are the results from Monday’s Women’s Bruin Brawl:

The freshmen got Bruin, Jr. off campus right after the flash by crossing Highway 99.  Because this ocurred before the 6:00 p.m. start time, Bruin, Jr. was returned to campus for the women to have the chance to brawl.  After almost an hour and a half of brawling the ferocious freshmen women got Bruin, Jr. off campus once again by crossing Meridian.

Congratulations to the class of 2012!

With Bruin Preview on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 30-31, be sure to:

• Avoid the crowds in the Bruin Den by eating before 5:30 p.m. or after 6 p.m. on Thursday.
• Be considerate of our guests when it comes to parking. Please park in the Bauman lot or on North, Sheridan and Meridian streets to free up parking in the Wood-Mar, Hoover and Stevens lots.
• Welcome prospective students as they visit our campus.

Thank you,
Admissions

The Center for Peace and Justice is hosting “Peacemaking in Kenya” from noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, in Cap and Gown Room A. Getry Agizah, program coordinator for Friends in Peace and Community Development, and David Zarembka, coordinator of the African Great Lakes Initiative Project of the Friends Peace Teams, will share about their experience in peacemaking in Kenya. Both of them live and work in western Kenya.

Bring your lunch (or not) to hear about responding to violent conflict in Kenya after this year’s presidential elections.

The university community is invited to this month’s Students in Recital at 12:40 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, in Bauman Auditorium. The event will showcase a small group of music students and what they have been preparing. Please take this opportunity to support our students.

The International Club is selling cookies as a fund-raiser for the club during the cultural fair Wednesday, Oct. 29, in EHS. Swing by the fair between 3 and 5 p.m. and buy a cookie for $1 to support a good cause. The fair is a part of the university’s Cultural Celebration Week.

Multicultural Services is organizing a trip to hear author Peggy McIntosh at Lewis & Clark College in Portland Thursday, Oct. 30. McIntosh will speak on the dimension of privilege with gender, race and sexuality in the United States. Her presentation begins at 7 p.m. in the Templeton Student Center, Council Chamber.

If you are interested in attending this free event, contact Shelley Yonemura (Multicultural Services) at syonemur@georgefox.edu or ext. 2318. Transportation for students and employees will be provided by Multicultural Services. R.S.V.P. by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct 29.

Don’t forget to participate in the university’s mock election that runs through Friday, Oct. 31. Stop by the voting booth in the Bruin Den between 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. and cast your mock presidential vote. You can also cast your web ballot online.

Polls will close at 5 p.m. Friday. Results will be compiled in an Electoral College style, then announced to the campus starting Nov. 3. Remember to cast your official vote by Nov. 4.

The University Store is hosting a costume contest at noon this Friday, Oct. 31. First prize will be a George Fox sweatshirt, second prize is a CamelBak bottle, and third prize is a T-shirt. Coupons will be given to those who dress up and participate.

Mail Services is an unofficial drop site for all Oregon county ballots. Arrangements have been made with the Yamhill County elections office for us to offer this service. We accept any Oregon county ballot and there is no postage necessary. The deadline for this drop-off site is at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov.4. All out-of-state ballots must be mailed.

Thank you,
Mail Services

The courier to George Fox’s Salem Center will be changing days starting this Thursday, Oct. 30. Mail Services will deliver mail to Salem on Tuesdays and Thursdays. There will be no Salem courier service on Fridays starting this week.

The university community is invited to discuss how you can tie in your faith and your political beliefs at a discussion, “Jesus for President,” set for 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, in the Cap and Gown Room. Facilitating will be Steve Sherwood (Religious Studies) and Sarah Baldwin (Office of Spiritual Life).

Need a break from the mid-semester stress?  Join us for Storytime in Student Life on Fridays from 1:30-1:45 p.m., beginning Friday, October 31.