The Daily Bruin

Corey Beals (Religious Studies) will present the 2007 Fall Faculty Lecture, “Relational Metaphysics and the Art of Disappearing,” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, in Hoover 105.

Beals will discuss postmodern Jewish philosopher Emmanuel Levinas’ view of human nature – a view that suggests that the ethical relation with “the Other,” as he calls, is not derived from human nature but is what constitutes human nature. “In other words, what makes me human is that I am in relation with the ‘Other,’” Beals says. “This relation is not just a type of social contract where we agree not to kill each other, but it is a relation that requires me to be responsible for my neighbor.”

Beals suggests that those who harm others in the face of this relation do so by becoming “invisible to the ‘Other.’”

“The ways of becoming invisible are many, and this is the subject of this lecture,” Beals says.

George Fox will host a midyear commencement ceremony in the James and Lila Miller Gymnasium-Coleman Wheeler Sports Center on the Newberg campus Saturday, Dec. 15. The commencement will start at 2 p.m., with audience seating at 1 p.m. Tickets are not required. Seating is limited to no more than 10 guests per graduate. Visit the commencement website for additional event and general information.

For questions regarding commencement, contact Missy Terry via e-mail or at ext. 2141.

Bonjour a tous,

The French assistant will be holding a French speaking table in the Bruin Den every Tuesday from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm. Take advantage of that incredible opportunity to advance your French skills, get some conversation done, or simply to have a wonderful time.

Remember: Every Tuesday at 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm in the Bruin Den. Look for the table that has the flags.

Corey Beals (Religious Studies) will present the 2007 Fall Faculty Lecture, “Relational Metaphysics and the Art of Disappearing,” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, in Hoover 105.

Beals will discuss postmodern Jewish philosopher Emmanuel Levinas’ view of human nature – a view that suggests that the ethical relation with “the Other,” as he calls, is not derived from human nature but is what constitutes human nature. “In other words, what makes me human is that I am in relation with the ‘Other,’” Beals says. “This relation is not just a type of social contract where we agree not to kill each other, but it is a relation that requires me to be responsible for my neighbor.”

Beals suggests that those who harm others in the face of this relation do so by becoming “invisible to the ‘Other.’”

“The ways of becoming invisible are many, and this is the subject of this lecture,” Beals says.

Be on the lookout for magazine solicitors. They were at Linfield this week and may be the same individuals who solicited people last year and were wanted for ID theft. If you get approached, call Security Services at ext. 2090 immediately. Solicitation is not allowed on any George Fox campus.

Saturday, Oct. 6 – Volleyball vs. Linfield, 7 p.m., Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym

Sunday, Oct. 7 – Women’s Golf in George Fox 5-Way Tournament, noon, Chehalem Glenn Golf Course

Friday, Oct. 12 – Volleyball vs. Whitman, 7 p.m., Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym

For more information, contact the sports information office at ext. 2926.

Join us as Quaere Verum hosts Steve Sherwood for a talk on the correlation between our relationship with Christ and the issues of social justice and world suffering.

Monday, October 8 at 8:00pm at the Simplicitea House located at 1017 N. Meridian St. Come for soup at 7:30!

For more information contact Carl-Eric Tangen at ctangen05@georgefox.edu

Do you like coffee? Come warm up in the Foxhole with a White Chocolate Mocha! In the mood for something cold? Come to the Foxhole for an Iced Peppermint Mocha or a Peanut Butter Cup Shake!

Not a big coffee fan? Come to the Foxhole for an awesome Mango Smoothie! It’s a great place to hang out, study, play pool or watch tv…come check it out!

Open every Sunday-Thursday from 7pm – 11pm

The Foxhole is located downstairs in the SUB.

Ed Higgins (Writing/Literature) will read original poetry at Chapters Books from 7 to 8 p.m. this Friday, Oct. 5. Chapters is located at 701 E. First St., in Newberg.

As a student body, we would like to gather to hear about stories of the persecuted church around the world. This is a time to become more aware and respond through prayer.

Wednesday, October 10 at 7pm in the Cap & Gown room.

Contact Stephanie DeGraff at sdegraff04@georgefox.edu for more information.

Christian Life Week worship artist ISA is offering 2 free downloads to the George Fox Community.

All you have to do is go to http://www.isamusiconline.com then sign-up,  sign in, get in the journal and there is a post under Downloads specific for George Fox University. 

Also Isa’s CD’s are available in the George Fox University Bookstore at a discounted price of $10.

Contact Mark Benjamin at mbenjami@georgefox.edu for more information.

Flautist Lisa Venable and pianist Tanya Raudszus will perform in recital as part of a benefit for international ministries at 4:15 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, at the First United Methodist Church at 1205 Deborah St., in Newberg.

Admission is free. There will be a silent auction of original pottery and opportunities to give toward ministries in Mexico, the Philippines, and Africa. The event is sponsored by Elizabeth Todd and the senior capstone program.

Between today and Friday, Oct. 5, the fish in the general biology tanks in EHS are up for adoption. Next Tuesday, there will be a fresh batch up for adoption as well. Please bring containers to transport the fish.

Call Teresa Arnold (Biology) at ext. 2724 for more information. Or, stop by the biology/chemistry department office.

Jennifer Hollis, a representative of the Harvard Divinity School, will host a conversation and information session from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, in the Columbia Room on the second floor of the Sheraton Four Points Hotel, 50 S.W. Morrison St., in Portland.

Hollis also will be in the Bruin Den on the Newberg campus from 10:40 a.m. to noon Thursday, Oct. 4, to talk with students interested in the Harvard Divinity School. For more information, e-mail Paul Anderson (Religious Studies) or call Career Services at ext. 2330.

The University Store is hosting a “Put a Lid on It” sale Oct. 1-6. Buy one hat at full price and get a second hat at half-price (the second hat of lesser value will receive the discount.)

Are you graduating this December? Would you like to send out personalized graduation announcements to your friends and family? Have you always wanted a college class ring?

Then go to the Bruin Den on the Newberg campus – October 3rd and 4th between 10am and 2pm.

A Jostens representative will be there to answer your questions and take your order.

You can also shop online at www.jostens.com or call 1-800-854-7464.

 Contact Sandie Tuck in the Registrar’s Office at stuck@georgefox.edu.

Campus pastor Sarah Thomas Baldwin will be speaking on “The Secrets of Success” at the 10:40 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, chapel in Bauman Auditorium.

Next week, Ron Sider, founder and president of Evangelicals for Social Action, will speak in the Monday chapel as part of the university’s Christ & Culture Series.

In the Oct. 10 chapel, the series will continue with guest speaker Craig Detweiler, associate professor and chair of mass communication at Biola University.

Career Services would like to invite you to our annual Internship and Volunteer Fair which will be in the Hoover Atrium Wednesday, October 3rd from 9:30 a.m. — Noon in the Hoover Atrium. 

This fair is a great opportunity for you to get the attention of many established companies and volunteer agencies.

Learn more at: www.careers.georgefox.edu.

It’s not too late to sign up for the American Red Cross blood drive scheduled from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, at the Wheeler Sports Center. Sign up at givelife.org. For more information, e-mail Elaine Smith (Nursing).

Looking for passionate, talented, and worship-filled dancers!  A new contemporary, worship arts dance company is beginning at Fox!

Come find out more at an Informational Meeting October 4 @ 7pm in the Bruin’s Den.  See you there!

Questions?  Please contact jweiss05@georgefox.edu.