The Daily Bruin

You are invited to a public lecture and panel discussion entitled “Does Democracy Need Morality?” this Friday, Oct. 30, from 7 to 8 p.m. in Hoover 105.

We are very pleased to welcome New York Times columnist Christine Emba (American Enterprise Institute), Davey Henreckson (assistant professor and director of the Weyerhaeuser Center for Christian Faith and Learning at Whitworth University), and our very own Ed Song (Herbert Hoover Endowed Chair of Faith and Public Life at George Fox University) to debate the moral foundations of American democracy.

This event is free and open to all. Contact Travis Pickell at tpickell@georgefox.edu for more information.

Clear out your closet and turn your unused gear into cash at UREC’s three-day “Gearage Sale!”

Table reservations in Hadlock are open from 7 to 10 p.m. every evening from Wednesday, Nov. 4, through Friday, Nov. 6. For just $10, you can secure a spot to sell any of your pre-loved belongings, including clothing, sporting goods, and outdoor activity equipment.

Fill out this Google Form to grab a table. We hope to see you there!

Contact Nate Weber at nweber@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join us from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Armstrong House this Friday, Oct. 30, for Duel After Dark, an evening centered around the craft of creative writing.

We will be sharing spooky stories of carved pumpkins, vampires, ghosts, and ladies in paintings – a perfect way to kick off your cozy Halloween weekend.

If you want to engage in a fun and friendly writing competition, sign up here to compete.

We would love to see you there as either an audience member or a contestant. Note: Only sign up if you want to be part of the duel. If you’d prefer to just watch, feel free to simply show up on Friday night.

Costumes are highly encouraged, so feel free to dress up!

Questions? Contact Alyssa Schultz at aschultz25@georgefox.edu.

The Kinesiology Club is back up and running at George Fox, and we have plenty of fun events in store!

Take a study break and join the kinesiology crew in Roberts Center Room 170 tomorrow (Wednesday) from 6 to 9 p.m. for a movie night. We’ll have a full ice cream bar with toppings, as well as popcorn.

All majors are invited, so bring comfortable clothes, blankets, and your friends, and kick back with us! We’ll be voting on a Halloween or sports-themed movie before the show starts.

Questions? Reach out to club president Grady Todd at gtodd24@georgefox.edu.

We’re currently experiencing a high volume of classroom doors getting locked. This goes against our standard protocol, which is to leave regular classroom doors unlocked.

If you are locking classroom doors at the end of the day, please leave them unlocked, as there are several evening and early morning classes and events utilizing these rooms. Thank you!

Contact Lisa Leslie at lleslie@georgefox.edu for more information.

Join the Latinx Heritage Club at the Intercultural Resource Center tonight (Monday) from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. to celebrate those who have passed.

We will be setting up an ofrenda, along with other activities such as decorating sugar skulls, making paper flowers, and partaking in face painting. We will also be offering conchas and hot chocolate, so come by for a snack!

If you want to include a picture of a past one to put on the ofrenda, fill out this form. Everyone is welcome.

Any questions? Contact Lizeth Estevez at lestevezmartinez23@georgefox.edu.

It’s not too late to register for the Multiplication Conference: Multiplying Leaders to Multiply Disciples! This event is happening right here on the George Fox Newberg campus, starting tomorrow (Tuesday) through Thursday, Oct. 29.

Get ready to explore God’s call, grow as a leader, and discover practical next steps for making disciples wherever God sends you. Registration grants access to the in-person conference as well as online resources, including the online conference in a few weeks.

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: Register for free using discount code GFSTUDENT26.
  • Note: For students who are not on a meal plan, please use the code GFMEALSONLY, which will cover the cost of the conference but not meals.
• George Fox staff and faculty: Register for free using discount code GFUSTAFF.

Come ready to be challenged, encouraged and equipped to take your next step!

Contact Jonelle Retsema at jretsema@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join Friendsview residents in celebrating Halloween! We will meet in the lobby at Friendsview and help decorate. Join us beginning at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29.

You are welcome to stay all or part of the time. Volunteers will help with event setup, decorating, running games, serving refreshments, and cleaning up!

Contact Aliye Carrillo-Sanchez at acarrillosanchez24@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join spiritual life’s Intergenerational Connections for an afternoon of Harvestween Bingo at Friendsview. We’re looking for George Fox students to help with decorating, bingo activities, and providing one-on-one support to residents throughout the event. Service hours are available.

• When: Friday, Oct. 30. The volunteer arrival time is 1:30 p.m.
• Where: Friendsview Manor, 1301 E. Fulton St.

Come spend time with Friendsview residents, make meaningful intergenerational connections, and help us create a fun afternoon of bingo and Harvestween cheer!

Want to volunteer? Email Atalia Fisher at afisher23@georgefox.edu or Lilly Aime at laime24@georgefox.edu.

Starting at 9 a.m. this morning (Friday), the climbing wall will be closed through Sunday, Oct. 25, for competition route-setting. The bouldering wall will continue to be closed for all Rocktober competitors until the competition. Top-rope climbing will still be available during regular hours.

Sign up for our annual Rocktober Climbing Competition happening next Friday, Oct. 30! Sessions are happening all day, and climbing is available for competitors of all skill levels, from first-timers to those who have been doing it for years.

Registration is $15 and includes an exclusive T-shirt, access to our raffle, and much more! Click here to sign up or for more information.

Questions? Contact Nathanael Freeman at freemann@georgefox.edu.

Think you’re strong? Want to put your strength to use for science? Come help us figure out if smelling salts affect muscular strength endurance!

Testing for this senior research study will involve lifting 85% of your Hex Bar 1RM for multiple AMRAP sets, and will be conducted from Monday, Oct. 19, to Monday, Nov. 16.

Fill out this form if you’d like to participate, and contact Chris Jacobs at cjacobs24@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Women’s Climb Night is happening at the climbing wall tonight (Thursday) in Hadlock! Join some of the climbing wall staff at 7 p.m. for a night full of community, snacks, crafts, and fun climbing.

You do not need any climbing experience to come out and join. We ask that if you are a male that you wait until 9 p.m. to climb.

Contact Nate Freeman at freemann@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join us at 7:30 p.m. tonight (Thursday) for the 15th annual Dalton Lecture in Bauman Auditorium! Admission is free, and the event is open to the public.

The Department of Biological and Molecular Sciences is excited to host Dr. Robert D. Sluka, lead scientist of the A Rocha Marine Conservation Program, for his lecture “Creatureliness and Marine Conservation: Is a Manatee Really My Neighbor?”

Sluka will dive into how seeing ourselves as fellow creatures can transform the way we care for our oceans. Chapel credit is available for students who attend.

In addition, Sluka will present an afternoon lecture, “Hope for the Ocean,” at 3 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

Have questions? Feel free to reach out to Amanda Sue Harris at amandah@georgefox.edu. We hope to see you there!

Sign up for Night Strike on Thursday, Nov. 5, from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Night Strike is a humanitarian outreach program in Portland focused on serving our neighbors experiencing homelessness. 

We will be meeting at the spiritual life office, then traveling to the Burnside Bridge in Portland. Spend an evening making friends, getting out of your comfort zone, serving others, and living out our faith together! 

Chapel credit is provided. Contact Ethan Johnson at ethanj23@georgefox.edu for more information.

The admissions office is in need of more male students to sign up to be Bruin Preview overnight hosts.

If you have yet to sign up, please do so today! Bruin Preview is next week! Sign up here.

All are welcome to join in a time of Quaker open worship in the chapel today (Wednesday) from 11 to 11:30 a.m. This will be a quiet time of attending to Christ’s presence with and within us.

Alternative chapel credit is available. Afterwards, a page of The Saint John’s Bible will be turned for those who are interested.

Questions? Contact Jay Miller at jaym@georgefox.edu. 

Are you looking for a place to chill? Come on by the Intercultural Resource Center (IRC) for Board Game Night tomorrow (Thursday) from 6 to 8 p.m.

Whether you’re a board game enthusiast or just want to relax from the hustle and bustle of college, we’d love to have you! Snacks will be provided.

Questions? Contact David Rodriguez at drodriguez25@georgefox.edu.

Academic success is a marathon, not a sprint! Pulling all-nighters right before exams only leads to burnout. Real achievement in college requires a steady, sustainable pace – consistent habits, spaced practice, and room to breathe.

Don’t run the course alone. The Academic Resource Center (ARC) can help you map out the rest of your semester and build a winning game plan. Stop by the ARC today and let’s plan your marathon strategy together.

To schedule an appointment, click on the TracCloud icon on your Canvas dashboard. We are open Monday through Thursday from 1 to 9 p.m. and Friday from noon to 4 p.m.

Any questions? Email Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu.

Help kids celebrate Halloween! Many kids staying at the Ronald McDonald House Oregon won’t get to go trick-or-treating in their own neighborhoods this year, so the George Fox Nursing Club is bringing Halloween to them.

Donate candy now through Sunday, Oct. 25, in the Nursing Club candy boxes at the mailroom and Roberts building in the nursing hallways.

On Friday, Oct. 30, club members will deliver your donations and trick-or-treat with the kids and families at the House. Every piece helps make the night a little more magical.

Questions? Email Josh Hewitt at jhewitt23@georgefox.edu.

Give blood, save lives! The George Fox Nursing Club is hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive this Friday, Oct. 23, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Northwest Christian Church (2315 Villa Road). Our goal is 60 pints, and every donation counts.

Book your appointment here using sponsor code GFNursing, or call 1-800-RED-CROSS. Before you come, bring a photo ID, eat a good meal, drink plenty of water, and complete your RapidPass to save time.

Questions? Email Josh Hewitt at jhewitt23@georgefox.edu.