The Daily Bruin

Love to dance? Looking to try something new? The George Fox dance team is hosting an open workshop this Friday, Oct. 23, from 7 to 8 p.m. in Hadlock’s larger studio.

Open workshops will happen once a month and are drop-in attendance with no commitment. You can come only once, or you can join us every month.

During this month’s workshop, you’ll participate in a quick warm-up and learn a short piece of spooky jazz/funk choreography, so bring your friends and enjoy a fun night of dancing!

Questions? Contact Charlotte Lacy at clacy24@georgefox.edu.

Sprechen sie deutsch? Come to the Stammtisch!

Students, faculty, staff and friends are invited to come and practice speaking German together. Individuals at all levels of learning and fluency are invited to participate. Join us in Armstrong House this Thursday, Oct. 22, from 1 to 2 p.m.

Contact Susana Martinez at smartinez@georgefox.edu for more information.

This week is Love Your Body Week, our annual celebration of recreation and movement here at University Recreation. Today (Monday) through Sunday, Oct. 25, we will be having tons of opportunities to to get connected with UREC.

Here’s our amazing schedule:

• Tuesday, Oct. 20:
  • Run/Walk Club: 7 a.m.
  • Kickball Tournament: 6 p.m.
  • Build Your Own Workout Workshop: 7:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, Oct. 21:
  • Fusion Spin + Pilates Class: 7:30 p.m.
• Thursday, Oct. 22:
  • Run/Walk Club: 7 a.m.
  • Intro to Squat Workshop: 6 p.m.
  • Intro to Bench Press Workshop: 6:30 p.m.
  • Putt Putt Golf: 7 p.m.
  • Women’s Climb Night: 7 p.m.

Attend any of these and you’ll get to enter your name into one of our five raffle prizes!

Everything thing here is free. Sign-ups are required for all except for Women’s Climb Night and Putt Putt Golf.

Contact Kelsey Cantrall at kcantrall@georgefox.edu with any questions. 

Formed through a collaborative partnership between George Fox University, A-dec Dental Equipment, and Northwest Christian Church, the Northwest Early Learning Academy (NELA) provides premier, distinctly Christian care for children ages zero to five.

NELA is located in Newberg’s newest early learning facility. Visit the NELA website for more information.

George Fox employee and student parents receive exclusive benefits, including:

• Waived Registration Fees: Annual registration fees are completely waived for George Fox employees and students.
• Priority Enrollment: Access to exclusive annual priority enrollment windows before public registration opens
• Faith-Based Education: High-quality care rooted in a distinctly Christian foundation, curriculum, and staffing
• Advisory Representation: Direct George Fox representation on the NELA Advisory Council to address the evolving needs of our campus community

Questions? Contact Executive Director Sarah Compton at Sarah@mynw.cc.

Join us for the upcoming fall play, Shakespeare in Love!

Performances will run from Thursday, Nov. 5, through Sunday, Nov. 8, and Wednesday, Nov. 11, through Sunday, Nov. 15, in Wood-Mar Auditorium. Tickets are on sale now.

George Fox employees receive complimentary tickets for their immediate family by entering their employee email at checkout. George Fox students can attend the Wednesday or Thursday night performances for free.

You may purchase and/or claim your free your tickets here. For more information, please contact the box office at 503-554-3400.

Play Synopsis: Young Will Shakespeare has writer’s block. The deadline for his new play is fast approaching, but he’s in desperate need of inspiration. That is, until he finds his muse, the feisty, brilliant and beautiful Viola. This crafty young woman is Will’s greatest admirer and will stop at nothing (including breaking the law) to appear in his next play.

Against a bustling background of mistaken identity, ruthless scheming and backstage theatrics, Will’s love for Viola quickly blossoms, inspiring him to write his greatest romantic masterpiece yet.

Join the Disability and Accessibility interns tomorrow (Tuesday) at 7 p.m. in Murdock Library’s Room #025 for our movie night. We’ll be watching Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution. We will have snacks and great conversation.

All are welcome!

Looking for a place to connect, grow in your faith, and build community this fall? It’s not too late to join a Life Group!

The deadline to sign up for a group is today (Friday).

Life Groups are small groups of undergraduate students who meet weekly for five weeks for prayer, Bible study, and fellowship. Each meeting is one hour, and participating students are eligible to receive spiritual life credit.

The second session of Life Groups will run for five weeks from Oct. 19 through Nov. 16.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the spiritual life office at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

Campus offices will be closed tomorrow (Friday) for the mid-semester holiday. The Murdock Library will be closed, but the 24-hour space will remain open.

The Bruin Store will also be closed on Friday.

The Food Recovery Network is the largest student-led movement against hunger and climate change in the country, supporting a network of 200-plus student chapters on college and university campuses across the U.S.

Student leaders in the Food Recovery Network contribute to the food waste elimination movement by recovering surplus food from their dining halls and other food venues, advocating for a more sustainable and equitable food system, and engaging meaningfully within their communities.

Together, we can not only find ways to recover surplus food, but also to learn about the environmental impacts of food waste and its contribution to climate change, and to develop the skills to lead efforts to address the causes and challenges of food waste.

If you want to learn more about starting a Food Recovery Network chapter at George Fox, you are invited to come to a meeting on Friday, Oct. 30, from 11 a.m. to noon at the Bruin Community Pantry. Lunch will be provided.

Questions? Email Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

We live in an active seismic zone. October is Emergency Preparedness Month, and during this time we practice the proper response to ensure that when a real earthquake strikes, our immediate instinct is to protect ourselves and effectively prevent injury.

So this year get ready to drop, cover, and hold on during the Great ShakeOut!

How to participate:

At 10:15 a.m. this morning, stop what you are doing and get under a table or desk. Cover your head with your arms or hands. If you are in the quad, move away from buildings toward the center of the quad. If you are in a lab, turn off the gas and get down.

Think and practice what you would need to do if we were to experience an earthquake for one minute. These steps increase your chances of surviving if a real earthquake strikes.

If you have questions on how to participate in the Great Shakeout, reach out to Kim Knoernschild at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.

The Hadlock Student Center will be open tomorrow (Friday) from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., followed by our regular weekend hours of 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 10 p.m. on Sunday.

Contact Kelsey Cantrall at kcantrall@georgefox.edu with any questions. 

Looking for a bite to eat over mid-semester break? Get your Chipotle fix and support George Fox theatre students all at once!

Alpha Psi Omega, the university’s theatre honor society, is fundraising for scholarships to support students who want to attend the American College Theatre Festival.

Order Chipotle for pickup this Saturday, Oct. 17, from 4 to 8 p.m., using the code WBCJ43K. You can also order in-store at the Newberg Chipotle (3105 E. Portland Road) and let the cashier know you’re supporting George Fox Alpha Psi Omega with your order.

Thank you for your contributions! Contact Ellie Heerwagen at eheerwagen22@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Bon Appetit will have adjusted hours in its retail locations and for breakfast tomorrow (Friday) for mid-semester break.

• Breakfast in Canyon Commons (Friday): Open at 8 a.m. (All other times over the weekend will remain the same.)
• Bridge Cafe: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Maker’s Market: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

All hours are posted at the cashier stands and on Bon Appetit’s website. Have a good fall break!

The Community Life Fund is now accepting requests! You can access the request form and additional information on the George Fox University website under the Student Life Advisory Council page, or directly via the Community Life Fund Request Form.

If you have any questions, please contact the Community Life Fund at clf@georgefox.edu or David Johnstone at djohnstone@georgefox.edu.

Want to be a part of our upcoming events and get early access to the action? Sign up for our upcoming events and secure your spot.

You spoke up and we listened. Last year the No. 1-requested event by the student body was Speed Dating. We are here to make it happen for you. Sign up here to be a part of this first-time event, set for Friday, Oct. 23. Space will be limited and will be first come, first served.

Ever wanted to watch a movie and be part of the action? Join us for our 4D Dinner Experience on Friday, Nov. 6, in Canyon Commons. Enjoy food from the movie and an immersive experience. There are only eight tables left. Seats will be limited, as this event includes a full dinner. Sign up here to reserve your seats.

Finally, in a few weeks we have our annual Fox Got Talent on Thursday, Nov. 12! Want to compete to win the ultimate prize of $500 and show off your talent? Click here to audition! 

Coming up:

• Speed Dating: Friday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m. in Klages
• Haunted House: Friday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m. in HMS
• 4D Dinner: Friday, Nov. 6, at 8 p.m. in Canyon Commons

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions!

Join Jason Fileta and Kara Martin on Tuesday, Oct. 27, for a conversation about how Christians can uphold their theological convictions while embracing human rights, dignity and justice for LGBTQ+ neighbors.

Through Christian perspectives on faith, hospitality and human rights, the presenters will explore ways to foster compassionate and respectful engagement across differing theological perspectives.

This event will be held in Stevens 209 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Contact Kim Rapp at rappk@georgefox.edu for more information.

Join the biology and biochemistry program for the 15th Annual Dalton Lecture featuring Dr. Robert D. Sluka, lead scientist of the A Rocha Marine Conservation Program. He’ll present a lecture, titled “Creatureliness and Marine Conservation: Is a Manatee Really My Neighbor?,” on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 7:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

Dr. Sluka will share about how acknowledging ourselves as fellow creatures can transform our approach to ocean conservation. Admission is free, and the event is open to the public.

There will be an earlier bonus afternoon lecture at 3 p.m. on “Hope for the Ocean,” also in Bauman. Chapel credit will be given for the evening lecture.

Contact Amanda Harris at amandah@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Are you an engineering major interested in studying abroad in Uzbekistan or Valencia, Spain?

Come to our Engineering Abroad info night tonight (Wednesday) in Hoover 102, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. There will be pizza, so make sure to bring an engineering friend! We’re excited to see you there.

Contact Joy Clark at jclark25@georgefox.edu for more information.

You’re invited to attend the Multiplication Conference: Multiplying Leaders to Multiply Disciples, happening on the university’s Newberg campus Tuesday, Oct. 27, through Thursday, Oct. 29. Get ready to explore God’s call, grow as a leader, and discover practical next steps for making disciples wherever he sends you.

Registration grants access to the in-person conference as well as online resources, including the online conference a few weeks later. This is a great way to engage on an international level with people from North America, Latin America, Africa, Europe and Asia.

George Fox and Portland Seminary students can attend for free! Register here using discount code GFSTUDENT26 to receive 100% off your registration. For students who are not on a meal plan, please use the following code, which will cover the cost of the conference but not meals: GFMEALSONLY.

Registration is also free for George Fox employees! Register here using discount code GFUSTAFF to receive 100% off your registration.

Come ready to be challenged, encouraged and equipped to take your next step! Contact Jonelle Retsema at jretsema@georgefox.edu with any questions.  

Tomorrow (Thursday) and Friday, Oct. 16, Bon Appétit and George Fox University will be installing a new dish machine. We will be serving all food on paper dishware until the installation is complete.

We will not be able to hand out new green containers while the dish machine is being installed; you may still return them for a carabiner during this time.

We appreciate your patience and understanding while this work is underway. Thank you for bearing with us during this temporary inconvenience! 

Contact Katie Anderson at andersonk@georgefox.edu with any questions.