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Joseph Pearce, author of “Tolkien: Man and Myth and Frodo’s Journey: Discovering the Hidden Meaning of The Lord of the Rings,” will give a talk on “Unlocking the Lord of the Rings” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, in Canyon Commons 101-103. 

Tolkien described “The Lord of the Rings” as “a fundamentally religious work.” Pearce unlocks the symbolism that allows Tolkien’s epic to be read and understood at the deepest level of religious significance and Christian meaning.

Pearce is a Catholic author and biographer who has written about subjects as varied as GK Chesterton, economics and Shakespeare. He is senior editor at the Augustine Institute. His latest book, “Race with the Devil,” chronicles his conversion from racial hatred to Catholicism. He is also director of the Center for Faith & Culture and writer-in-residence at Aquinas College in Nashville, Tennessee, as well as the editor of St. Austin Review.

The Ping Pong Club is hosting a meeting in Hadlock at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10.

All players (including staff, students and George Fox community members) of every skill level are invited to enjoy a welcoming environment that embraces friendly competition and fun.

Don’t have a paddle? We have equipment, including paddles and balls, that participants are free to use.

We hope to see you there! Please reach out to nredmanbrown20@georgefox.edu with questions or ideas.

If you’d like to learn more about the Doctor of Physical Therapy or Master of Business Administration programs at George Fox, come listen to program representatives share their experiences as part of an informational panel.

The panel discussion will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, in Hoover 105. There will be a question-and-answer session afterward, and pizza will be provided. The event is brought to you by Sigma Zeta.

Questions? Email Adam Mower at amower18@georgefox.edu.

Note: MBA program representatives are replacing Physician Assistant program representatives who were originally scheduled to appear at tonight’s event.

Don’t miss our last psychology chapel of the semester from 5 to 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, in Hoover 103.

This month, we’re hosting Ken Logan, PsyD, a professor in our Doctor of Psychology Department. He’ll be speaking on “Psychological Impacts on Spiritual Formation.” Snacks and chapel credit are provided.

Questions? Contact Skylar Schwalb at sschwalb19@georgefox.edu.

Team up with volunteers to chop and stack wood for veterans, the elderly and disabled persons from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, at Friends Community Cemetery.

We’ll meet in the back of the cemetery at the white barn. You can sign up here.

If you have any questions, email abergers18@georgefox.edu.

Interested in learning how to play Dungeons & Dragons? This is your chance!

The Critical Hit Club is hosting the first of its intro sessions on how to play D&D, and this week’s topic is character creation. You’ll learn what makes a good character, what the different classes are, how to roll for your attributes and more.

All you need to bring is a pencil and your creative mind. Join us at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, in Hoover 211 and have some fun!

Questions? Contact Ava Olson at aolson21@georgefox.edu.

Have you ever used grocery delivery services before? If so, we invite you to participate in a marketing research survey to help us learn more about this market.

Participants will have a chance to win a $10 gift card. Thank you for your help!

If you have any questions, contact Tierney Subchevich at tzubchevich19@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.

During the month of November, we will be running a challenge to see who can attend the greatest number of group fitness classes.

The top three winners will receive gift cards from local sponsors, including Coffee Cottage, Chapters, Miss Hannah’s Popcorn and possibly a few others.

Grab a stamp card from the Hadlock front desk and get a stamp each time you check in for a GroupX class. Turn your card in at the end of the month for a chance to win one of our prizes!

Please contact Angel Glockling (aglockling@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Sigma Zeta is a national undergraduate honor society designed to encourage and foster scholarly activity and recognize academic scholarship in the natural sciences, computer science and mathematics. 

Why should you join Sigma Zeta? There are several reasons for induction, including national recognition of academic success, research conference opportunities, access to research funding and several different awards from the national office.

If you are interested in joining or would like more information, please contact Audrey Smith at asmith18@georgefox.edu.

Sources of Strength is a fun, powerful and strength-based community. We invite you to join us for an interactive training event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, in Roberts 117.

The event will feature discussions, games, brainstorming and activities. Free lunch will be provided.

Please let us know if you’re interested in being involved on this form.

Questions? Contact Grace Emhoff at gemhoff20@georgefox.edu.

All George Fox University students, staff and faculty are invited to attend Worship Night in Bauman Auditorium at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3.

The event will give us a chance to join together in worship, build fellowship with one another and spend time in God’s presence. We hope to see you there!

Join the Psychology Club in the Roberts Center Lobby at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, to watch and discuss the human psychology of the hit show, “Survivor.”

Questions? Contact Skylar Schwalb at sschwalb19@georgefox.edu.

University Recreation is offering a hiking trip from 12:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, for any students who would like to participate.

The hiking trip is to Silver Falls, the “crown jewel” of Oregon State Parks. The hike is four miles in length and will feature a variety of beautiful waterfalls and landscapes for the group to enjoy together.

Want to join? Go here to register.

Need financial assistance in order to participate? Apply here.

Questions? Email AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

We are filming promo videos for our group fitness classes and need increased participation to showcase our classes. Come to these special sessions to enter a drawing for a Chapters gift card. Your name will be entered once for each class you attend!

This week, we are filming:

• Barre – 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3
• Zumba – 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4

You can sign up for these classes on IMLeagues. Please contact Angel Glockling (aglockling@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

George Fox is once again partnering with Hillsboro Airporter to provide a shuttle service to Portland International Airport for the semester break.

Students will be expected to work directly with Hillsboro Airporter to reserve their spot. If you make your reservations with others more than 24 hours in advance, Hillsboro Airporter can group you together. Go here to reserve your spot.

Hillsboro Airporter accepts cash or credit card for payment. Parents can call Hillsboro Airporter with their credit card information to pay for their student’s fare. The company offers 24/7 service.

Questions? Contact the Office of Student Life at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2316.

Ready to test your knowledge and compete for a grand prize? Join us for Trivia Night from 8 to 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, at Canyon Commons.

This year’s Trivia Night is Y2K themed, so be sure to study all things from the 2000s.

There’s still time to sign up your team of three to eight students or be placed on a team using this link!

Free Taco Bell food will be provided.

Questions? Email activities@georgefox.edu.

Please join us for chapel in Bauman Auditorium at 10:50 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2.

Pastor-in-Residence Laurel Bunker, an incredible teacher and preacher, will speak at chapel.

Contact Jamie Johnson (jamiej@georgefox.edu) if you have any questions.

We want to remind you that George Fox University is committed to providing a Christ-centered community that fosters safe living, learning and working settings for students, employees and visitors. A core value of this institution is to maintain a respectful environment for all individuals that is free of the following:

• Sexual harassment
• Sexual assault
• Domestic violence
• Dating violence
• Stalking
• Harassment and discrimination
• Bias-related incidents and hate crimes

These behaviors and actions are contrary to the mission, values and lifestyle standards of our community. It is our firm belief that engaging in any aspect of these behaviors is unacceptable and will not be tolerated by members of the George Fox community. Should an incident of this nature occur, the person is strongly encouraged to report the incident to university personnel.

Please note that our confidential campus advocate is available on campus. A number of other on- and off-campus resources are available as well. More information and resources can be found here.

You are also encouraged to contact Title IX Coordinator Katrina Johnson if you need to make a report. She can be reached at katrinaj@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2318. The office is located in the Intercultural Resource Center.

Senior marketing students are conducting a survey on video streaming services like Netflix, Hulu and HBO Max. Help us improve your video streaming service experience by filling out this quick survey!

We greatly appreciate your time and your opinions.

Questions? Contact Antoinette Reyna at areyna18@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.

Interested in learning more about a Master of Social Work degree?

Join us from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, for a virtual panel presentation featuring MSW program representatives from George Fox University, Portland State University, Pacific University and Boise State University.

Click here for the Zoom link.

If you have any questions, please contact Peggy Gibbons (mgibbons@georgefox.edu) or Rebecca Yazzie (ryazzie@georgefox.edu).