The Daily Bruin

The Wineskin is now accepting submissions! The theme for this semester is “INTERRUPTION” so send us your best poems, stories, essays and artwork in that stream of thought; we welcome thematic interpretation.

The editors are open to a wide range of styles and subject matter, but we are particularly looking for work that pushes boundaries and surprises us with its artistic approach and perspective of the world.

All are welcome to submit, including both students and employees and those who aren’t members of the George Fox community!

Submission Guidelines:

• Poetry and prose manuscripts must be submitted as a word document, in Times New Roman, 12-point font. Please title your pieces and remove your name from the document.
• Limit all prose to 1,000 words and send no more than five poems per submission.
• For artwork: Files should be named as the title of your piece followed by your name. Please remove all watermarks from your work.

All work should be submitted through our website.

Submissions close Friday, Oct. 30 at 5 p.m.

Questions? Contact Libby Kerns (lkerns17@georgefox.edu).

The Hadlock Student Center has added a self-defense class to its group fitness program! Classes run Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 5 p.m.

In this martial arts-based class, you’ll learn to defend yourself like a pro with our student instructor, Mason Bertrand. You will gain confidence knowing that you can protect you and your loved ones with the official self-defense system of the Israeli Defense Forces.

During the course, you’ll learn realistic tactics and techniques to take down an attacker, regardless of their size, strength, and fighting strategy. As an added bonus, you’ll also develop superior physical fitness while having a blast!

Sign up on IMLeagues to join!

Questions? Contact Kiana Rasubala (krasubala@georgefox.edu).

Come stop by the Center for Study Abroad’s Program Fair on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the tennis courts.

This is a student-run event that will showcase all the locations and programs that students have the opportunity to study abroad in.

Our study abroad ambassadors will be there to answer any questions and give further details about the different programs and their personal experiences.

There will also be drawings to win $25 gift cards as well as a chance to win a $500 credit toward any of our study abroad programs. We hope to see you there!

Questions? Contact the Center for Study Abroad (studyabroadcenter@georgefox.edu).

Check out the ARC’s weekly newsletter which contains everything from tips on focusing during Zoom classes to memes!

Want to make a writing or academic coaching appointment this week? Email the ARC at arc@gerogefox.edu or visit us here.

Thinking about studying abroad in Romania? A representative from the Word Made Flesh program in that country will have a booth set up this Thursday, Oct. 15, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Canyon Commons.

Feel free to stop by and learn more about what it would look like to study abroad in Romania.

Questions? Contact the Center for Study Abroad at studyabroadcenter@georgefox.edu.

Shop our hats in-store or online with 25% off of select styles! The sale begins today (Tuesday) and ends this Thursday, Oct. 15.

The Bruin Store is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m, Monday through Friday, and open 24/7 online.

Questions? Contact Paige Jacobs (pjacobs@georgefox.edu).

The 2020 George Fox Political Civility Project continues, looking for ways to counteract increasing polarization and alienation in American politics. 

This Monday, Oct. 19, professors Mark Hall and Phil Smith will debate about whom we should vote for in the U.S. presidential election. Attendees will be invited to use the prototype Political Civility inventory to assess levels of civility in the debate. They will also hear a brief report on how the vice-presidential debate, and perhaps others, fared in terms of civility.

Attendees will also be given a chance to comment on what next steps our university should take to promote peacemaking in politics. 

The event is open to the public via Zoom (link available later this week). Students are invited to attend the event live in Bauman Auditorium.

In compliance with social distancing regulations, when the room reaches its 100-person COVID capacity, any others who arrive will be directed to join those attending (including any off-campus guests) via Zoom. 

Questions? Contact Ron Mock (rmock@georgefox.edu).

The Student Collective is hiring new members for this year’s yearbook! Our team is made up of driven, flexible, and talented individuals who have a passion for telling the unique stories of George Fox’s students, faculty, and alumni.

If you think you would like to join our team, please fill out this form!

Questions? Contact us via email at ascstudentcollective@georgefox.edu or visit our website here.

Bon Appetit would like to remind everyone to please not ask for substitutions or extra items when ordering through the app. It is not meant to replace the all-you-care-to-eat model but rather to help pull guests out of the dining hall to improve wait times in line. 

We do welcome allergen requests and will do our best to accommodate.

Questions? Contact Jason Rosvall (jason.rosvall@cafebonappetit.com).

This fall semester has been different in so many ways, and we would like to check in and see how you’re doing. 

Your feedback is important and will inform us of the steps that need to be taken moving forward. Please take a couple minutes to complete this survey. 

Also, if you like, at the end, you can enter to win one of 20 $10 gift cards (10 for commuter students and 10 for residential students).

Questions? Contact Student Life (studentlife@georgefox.edu).

Mark your calendars for the events Student Activities has planned for the rest of October!

Club Penguin Party

• Tonight (Saturday) at 8 p.m. online
• Join your fellow students for a virtual Party for the chance to win one of five Amazon gift cards!
• Create a new Penguin online for free or use an existing account
• RSVP here for our Party

Escape Room

• Oct. 17 and Oct. 24 with time slots beginning at 1 p.m. on campus
• Learn more about our on-campus Escape Room and the grand prizes that you and your team could win here

Virtual Chopped

• Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. via Zoom
• Join our Zoom cooking competition based on the TV show, “Chopped!”
• More information and sign-ups coming next week

Fall Fest

• Save the Date: Oct. 31
• More information to come

Questions? Email activities@georgefox.edu.

Want to make new friends and compete for a chance to win one of five Amazon gift cards? Join your fellow students for a Club Penguin Party, which will be hosted virtually!

Create a new Penguin online for free or use an existing account and RSVP for our Party tonight (Saturday) at 8 p.m.

After you RSVP, we’ll contact you tomorrow and let you know which server we’ll take over and the plans for the evening.  Click here to sign up!

Questions? Email activities@georgefox.edu.

The School of Theology invites you to attend an informational event next Thursday, Oct. 15, at 10:50 a.m. in the Amphitheater. If you are interested in learning more about the new major, you are kindly invited to attend.

Questions? Contact Nancy Schifferdecker (nschifferdecker@georgefox.edu).

Today is the last day of the GFU Health and Wellness week. Today our focus is on spiritual health!

Spiritual health the foundation of George Fox’s mission. We are here to encourage you in growing to become your most spiritually healthy self.

Click here for more information regarding on-campus resources and follow the @georgefoxnursing Instagram for updates.

Check out a few Student Activities events to look forward to this month:

Escape Room
Oct. 17 and Oct. 24 | Time slots starting at 1 p.m. | On campus
Click here to learn more about our on-campus Escape Room and the grand prizes you and your team could win.

Virtual Chopped
Oct. 23 | 7 p.m. | Zoom
Join our cooking competition based on the TV show Chopped on Zoom! Information on signing up to come.

Fall Fest
Save the Date: Oct. 31! | More info to come.

Got questions? Email activities@georgefox.edu.

The Student Collective is hiring new members for this year’s yearbook! The Collective is made up of driven, flexible, and talented individuals who have a passion for telling the unique stories of George Fox.

If you think you would like to join our team, please fill out this form!

Contact us through our website or directly email us at ascstudentcollective@georgefox.edu for any further questions you may have!

The Newberg and Portland campuses will be closed tomorrow (Friday) for the mid-semester holiday. All offices, libraries and bookstores will be closed.

Although the Murdock Library will be closed, the 24-hour space will remain open.

Save the dates for flu shot clinics on the Newberg campus next week. Both will be in Hoover 103:

• Wednesday, Oct. 14, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Thursday, Oct. 15, 12:30 to 3 p.m.

The flu shots are offered to employees and students. There will be no appointments; the shots will be administered on a first-come, first-served basis, but we ask that we do not congregate in large groups.

Regence and Kaiser health insurance are accepted. For other health insurance insurance, see this list of all the insurance groups they accept without prepayment. Family members can participate, but please note that they vaccinate children over 9 years of age with parental consent. All Kaiser members have to be 18 and over.

For those without an accepted insurance, the cost is $30. They accept cash or check. No debit or credit cards.

We expect that they will be able to administer about 25 to 30 vaccinations per hour, so please come prepared:

• Prefill and bring the insurance form attached (they need to be completely filled out including home address, date of birth, insurance ID# and signature.) Kaiser Vaccination form; General Insurance Vaccination form
• Bring your insurance card
• Wear loose or flexible cuffs to expedite the vaccination process
• Wear a mask and keep at least 6 feet distance from each other

Below are some important items to remember before you get a flu shot:

Q: Does the flu shot protect against COVID-19?
A: No. The flu shot doesn’t protect against COVID-19. However, the flu vaccine can help reduce your risk of flu illness, hospitalization, and death. If fewer people get the flu, care teams can focus their time and resources on providing COVID-19 patients with the care they need.

Q: Should a flu vaccine be given to someone with suspected of confirmed COVID-19?
A: No. If you tested positive for COVID-19, or believe you might have it, it’s best to wait before getting a flu shot. This will help prevent the spread of COVID-19 to anyone in the flu shot location, including other patients and healthcare teams.

We have included some informational guides about flu shots as well:

• Protect yourself from the flu
• Vaccine Information Statement from CDC
• Get a Flu Shot Infographic

Be informed and be well!

Any questions? Please contact Aga Luptak at aluptak@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2181.

This fall semester has been different in so many ways, and we would like to check in and see how you’re doing. 

Your feedback is important and will inform us of the steps that need to be taken moving forward. Please take a couple minutes to complete this survey. 

Also, if you like, at the end, you can enter to win one of 20 $10 gift cards (10 for commuter students and 10 for residential students).

Questions? Contact Student Life (studentlife@georgefox.edu).

There’s so much information out there. How do we navigate the wilderness with confidence and wisdom?

Join us for an online panel from 4 to 5 p.m. this afternoon (Thursday), featuring Jamie Noling-Auth from Spiritual Life, Melanie Springer Mock from the English Department, and Jamison Loop from Marketing Communications. No registration is required. Learn more and join us here.

We will discuss the idea of creating meaning from information as divine work and consider our roles and responsibilities in participating in this work.

This is the second part of a two-part series. You can watch a recording of the first conversation at this link.