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Wednesday, October 9th, 2019

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Questions? Contact servicedesk@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2569.

Join Swing Dance Club on Saturday

Wednesday, October 9th, 2019

Love dancing? Come join the Swing Dance Club this Saturday, Oct. 12, in the FoxHole.

Beginner lessons start at 6:30, intermediate lessons at 7, and the open dance at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to join us! 

Questions? Contact Andrea Alsager at aalsager17@georgefox.edu.

Join I’nC Bible study on Thursdays

Wednesday, October 9th, 2019

All are invited to participate in I’nC on Thursdays at 7 p.m. in Lemmons 12.

I’nC stands for “Identity + Calling.” It’s a weekly conversation about discovering who you are, what to do with your life, and what the Bible has to say about it. This study counts as a chapel elective.

Questions? Contact Rachel Thomas at 503-554-2415 or rthomas@georgefox.edu.

Space still available for first aid course

Wednesday, October 9th, 2019

The university is hosting a SOLO Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course on campus Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 2-3. This is an excellent course for individuals who enjoy the outdoors or work in a camp or wilderness setting.

The class will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. The cost is $100 for current George Fox students, $150 for employees, and $225 for community members. National Outdoor Leadership School courses through REI start at $245 per person.

Participants will receive two full days of hands-on instruction and gain confidence in their ability to provide aid to those in need. Sign up through IMLeagues.com and pay the course fee in the Hadlock Student Center.

Contact Keith Schneider at kschneid@georgefox.edu with questions.

Come to Fall Faculty Lecture and Richter Scholars symposium

Tuesday, October 8th, 2019

All are invited to the Fall 2019 Faculty Lecture on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 6 p.m. in Hoover 105. Our featured speaker will be Rhett Luedtke, a professor of theatre and recipient of the 2018-19 Faculty Achievement Award for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship. 

Join Rhett as he shares his vision for building bridges across religious, ethnic and racial divides through the power of theatre, in a lecture titled, “A Bridge Worth Building.”

Come early, between 5 and 6 p.m., and check out the work of our Richter student scholars at a symposium in the Hoover lobby. Students will present their research projects in a conversational poster format. Refreshments will be served.

Questions? Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

Gather for Harry Potter Club meeting on Saturday

Tuesday, October 8th, 2019

Do you love Harry Potter? Interested in reading the books or watching the movies for the first time or the millionth time? Join the Harry Potter Club this Saturday, Oct. 12, from 1 to 2 p.m. in Stevens 101 as we celebrate the magic of Harry Potter.

We plan to read all seven books and watch all eight movies over the course of the school year. This first meeting will focus on getting to know one another and planning the reading and watching schedule. There will be cookies!

Questions? Contact Julia Sutter at jsutter16@georgefox.edu.

Join Catholic Campus Fellowship’s prayer hike

Tuesday, October 8th, 2019

The Catholic Campus Fellowship invites all students, faculty, staff and their families to join a prayer hike on Saturday, Oct. 12. We will meet up on campus at 9 a.m. to carpool, and then head out to walk the 3.6-mile trail at Our Lady of Guadalupe Trappist Abbey. 

Please bring a rosary and sack lunch. RSVP to Genevieve Wolf at gwolf18@georgefox.edu.

Bruin Community Pantry needs these items

Tuesday, October 8th, 2019

Thank you to those of you who are participating in the grocery bag project for the Bruin Community Pantry. What a blessing you all have been!

Currently, the food bank is in need of the following items:

  • Salt and pepper
  • Cereal, hot and cold
  • Milk alternatives
  • Hamburger
  • Tuna helper meals 
  • Cooking oil
  • Body lotions

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

Donate used clothing to benefit Bruin Community Pantry

Tuesday, October 8th, 2019

The Bruin Store is excited to announce a new event: The Closet Project! We are partnering with the Bruin Community Pantry for this initiative.

First, we are hosting a clothing drive. The Bruin Store is collecting gently used professional and semi-professional clothing from students and the surrounding community. Clothing can be dropped off at the front desk in the Bruin Store during business hours and will be collected through the end of the semester, Friday, Dec. 13.

In the spring, the clothing collected will be sold at a pop-up tent here on campus. Every piece will be sold for $1 and the proceeds will go to the Bruin Community Pantry. 

Contact Paige Jacobs at pjacobs@georgefox.edu with any questions, and follow us on Instagram @the_bruin_store.

Goldfish up for adoption

Tuesday, October 8th, 2019

Need a devoted friend and endless entertainment? Goldfish are available for adoption through the biology department. Stop by EHS 202 anytime between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. starting Friday, Oct. 11. There are bags to tote them home. Goldfish are perfect for dorm rooms and outdoor ponds. Give them a good home!

Questions? Contact Teresa Arnold (tarnold@georgefox.edu).

Amazon featured at Industry Insiders tomorrow

Tuesday, October 8th, 2019

Vlada Wilson graduated in 2017 with majors in accounting and finance. How did she find herself at Amazon a year and half later? Find out at Industry Insiders tomorrow (Thursday) at 11 a.m. in Hoover 103. Sign up here. 

Vlada started as a financial accounting analyst, recently moving into the position of robotic process automation analyst. Find out what she did in college to become a competitive applicant for this multinational technology company that has completely changed how people around the world live their lives. This event, sponsored by the Department of Business and Economics, is open to all students, faculty and staff.

Questions? Contact Colleen Sump (csump@georgefox.edu).

Plan to attend lecture on the debate over race in America

Monday, October 7th, 2019

All are welcome to attend a lecture by Nicholas Buccola, titled “The Fire is upon Us: James Baldwin, William F. Buckley Jr., and the Debate over Race in America.” The lecture will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 6:30 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Buccola is a professor of political science at Linfield College and the founding director of the Frederick Douglass Forum on Law, Rights, and Justice. He is also the author of The Political Thought of Frederick Douglass: In Pursuit of American Liberty.

Questions? Contact Mark Hall at mhall@georgefox.edu.

All invited to lecture on healthy global development

Monday, October 7th, 2019

Please join us on Thursday, Oct. 24, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons for the first of many talks within the George Fox University global impact seminar series.

The first talk will be given by Bernard Amadei and is titled “Engineering for Peace and Diplomacy.” This talk will discuss the value proposition of using a systemic approach to healthy global development that centers on peace and social justice.   

Amadei comes to us from the University of Colorado Boulder. He is the founder of Engineers Without Borders (USA) and the former director of the Mortenson Center in Engineering for Developing Communities. 

All are welcome to attend these talks that focus on solutions to the complex issues plaguing our global society. We hope these conversations will inspire and equip us for lives of service and societal impact. 

Questions? Contact Adina McConaughey at amcconaughey@georgefox.edu.

Stewards of Sustainability Club meets tonight

Monday, October 7th, 2019

Join the Stewards of Sustainability tonight (Tuesday) at 6 p.m. for our zero waste series. Come to Hoover 102 and bring some old T-shirts to turn into a reusable bag.

Let’s eliminate the need for plastic bags! We will also have hot chocolate, so bring a mug if you can. 

Questions? Contact Jocelyn Pedrotti at jpedrotti18@georgefox.edu.

Gather for Fusion Asian American Club meeting

Monday, October 7th, 2019

All students are invited to join the Fusion Asian American Club’s meeting this Thursday, Oct. 10, in the Intercultural Resource Center at 7 p.m. Join us to engage in conversation about Asian stereotypes. Snacks will be provided.

Questions? Contact fusion.gfu@gmail.com.

Audition for George Fox theatre’s winter drama

Monday, October 7th, 2019

Everybody is welcome to audition for George Fox theatre’s winter drama The Shakers of Mount Lebanon Will Hold a Peace Conference This Month. General auditions will be on Monday, Oct. 21, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. in Wood-Mar Auditorium.

Prepare a 90-second dramatic monologue for the audition. If you are not a theatre major or minor and don’t have a monologue, there will be a few available at the audition sign-in table. Sign up for an audition time slot on the Lemmons theatre bulletin board.

Callbacks will be on Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 22 and 23, from 7:30 to 10 p.m.

Contact Rhett Luedtke at rluedtke@georgefox.edu for details.

Trivia and Taco Night is this Friday

Monday, October 7th, 2019

Don’t miss Trivia and (Taco Bell) Taco Night this Friday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m. in Canyon Commons! Sign up as a team ahead of time (use the QR code on Trivia Night posters) or just show up.

Don’t miss out on this chance to make a new friend, eat tasty fast food and win prizes. The first 100 people through the door get an extra raffle ticket for door prizes. You will need to bring your phone or a computer to participate.

Check out our other upcoming events:

  • Saturday, Oct. 19 – Hoedown 
  • Thursday, Oct. 31 – Halloween Dance with a haunted hallway

Follow us on Instagram @gfuactivities. Questions? Contact activities@georgefox.edu.

Eastern Orthodox club hosts vespers on Wednesdays

Monday, October 7th, 2019

Kyrie Club will be hosting a traditional Eastern Orthodox vespers service on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Join us in Stevens 109 for prayer, food and fellowship.

Tomorrow (Wednesday) a special guest, Deacon John from the Church of the Annunciation, will be joining us to talk about Eastern Orthodox worship and answer questions. Elective chapel credit will be offered for this event. 

Questions? Contact Anna Olson at aolson17@georgefox.edu.

Intergenerational game night is this Thursday

Monday, October 7th, 2019

Come and join us this Thursday, Oct. 10, for a night of fun and games at Friendsview! These monthly intergenerational game nights are a great way to get to know our neighbors.

The fun includes ping pong tournaments, pool, shuffleboard, and board and card games. Meet in the Bauman lobby at 6:15 p.m. to walk over together. 

Questions? Contact Rosemary Michael-Trumbull at rmichaeltrumbull17@georgefox.edu.

Gather for Hall of Fame tailgate this Saturday

Monday, October 7th, 2019

Join us this Saturday, Oct. 12, to celebrate our 2019 athletics Hall of Fame class at an open house tailgate in the Hadlock Student Center. Stop by between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and catch up with the following people:

  • Wendell Otto (’82) – Track & Field/Cross Country
  • Michelle (Brown) Roberts (’94)- Track & Field/Cross Country
  • Dan Wentzell (’07) – Baseball
  • Kim Leith (’06) – Women’s Basketball
  • Kristen (Shielee) Cromie (’09) – Women’s Basketball
  • Verne Martin (’54) – Men’s Basketball/Baseball/Football 
  • Patty Findley – Meritorious Service 
  • The 2009 National Champions Women’s Basketball Team

The 2019 Hall of Fame class will also be honored at halftime during Saturday’s football game. 

Bring the whole family! It will be a fun-filled day with children’s activities including face painting, bounce houses, corn hole and coloring, as well as tailgating food. 

Questions? Contact Elise Trask at etrask@georgefox.edu.