The Daily Bruin

The Office of Commuter Life manages all reservations for the FoxHole lounge. This is a highly utilized space, so creating a reservation helps us provide the best customer service. Please use this form to reserve this space.

When reserving, keep in mind that the kitchen is not stocked. You will need to bring all supplies for your event, including paper products. Please be sure to clean the kitchen after using it. Additionally, all coffee and food supplies in the FoxHole are purchased by Commuter Life for commuter events. 

If you have questions, ask Kristi Welker, director of Commuter Life, at kwelker@georgefox.edu or call extension 2308.

Commuter students: please take time to review the Student Handbook. Because you are living off campus and are not attending all area meetings with Residence Life, this is your reminder from the Office of Commuter Life to review our community’s expectations for you.  

The Undergraduate Student Handbook is a significant resource that articulates the lifestyle standards, community policies, and other aspects of the George Fox community. We hope that you find this searchable handbook to be an informative and helpful tool.

This handbook may be updated or amended at any time by action of university personnel. Students are responsible for reviewing and adhering to all published university policies.

Questions? Contact Kristi Welker at kwelker@georgefox.edu.

Fall intramurals kick off next week and we hope you will consider participating. There is something for everyone!

Our first four sports are flag football, volleyball, doubles tennis and spikeball. Registration is open now for all four sports and can be found on IMLeagues.com. Registration closes Saturday, Aug. 31. 

Questions? Contact us at intramurals@georgefox.edu.

When the Bruins play at home, you can count on a packed stadium. It takes a village to make our football games the success they are. We are looking for volunteers to join in the fun of serving our Bruin football fans!

All volunteers for the Bruin Brigade will receive lunch prior to each game they volunteer, free entry into the game at halftime, and a T-shirt. Volunteers arrive two hours prior to kickoff and will be free to go during halftime. We are asking for a three-or-more game commitment. 

Here is the 2019 football schedule:

• Saturday, Sept. 7, vs. Redlands University, Noon
• Saturday, Sept. 21, vs. Pomona-Pitzer (Homecoming), 7 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct 12, vs. Pacific Lutheran, (Hall of Fame) 1 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 26, vs. Pacific University (Family Weekend), 1 p.m.
• Saturday, Nov. 9, vs. Lewis and Clark University, 1 p.m.

If you’re interested, please email Mindy Mickelson at mmickelson@georgefox.edu with the games you are available for and your T-shirt size. 

Go Bruins!

Volunteers are needed to assist at the first aid tent at this year’s home football games. You will need a valid Certified First Aid card.

Home games are scheduled Sept. 7, Sept. 21, Oct. 12, Oct. 26 and Nov. 9. Volunteers will need to stay for the whole game. If interested, please email Mark Stone at mstone@georgefox.edu.

Student Government has class and living area representative spots open and is hosting an information night tonight (Tuesday) at 7 p.m. in the Hadlock Student Center.

This is a great way to get involved, advocate for your peers, and help create change on campus! Applications are open at this link. Those who are unable to attend can email Lexi Hamaker at lhamaker16@georgefox.edu for more information.

Be sure to visit the university’s two art galleries now that a new academic year has begun.

In the Lindgren Gallery, the current exhibition is a collection of paintings by Brazilian native Milla Oliveira, a Eugene-based artist who works as a painter and educator. The exhibit is unique in its use of color.

Oliveira’s works will be on display through Oct. 11. The gallery is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Meanwhile, in the Minthorne Gallery, an exhibit featuring a collection of art pieces by current George Fox faculty members is on display. It will remain up through Sept. 12.

Contact Jennifer Salzman (jsalzman@georgefox.edu) for more information on the exhibits.

Come audition for George Fox theatre’s fall musical comedy, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, by Freedman and Lutvak.

Here is the info …

• General Auditions: Thursday, Aug. 29 (fully rehearse and memorize a 90-second comic monologue and one minute of a Broadway song of your choice (bring sheet music to the audition). Sign up for a five-minute audition slot on the theatre call board in the Lemmons Center. All auditions will take place between 7 and 10 p.m.
• Callbacks: Friday, Aug. 30 (7-10 p.m.) and Saturday, Aug. 31 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.). Callbacks will feature cold readings from the script, dance auditions and vocal work.
• Rehearsals: Monday through Friday from 7 to 11 p.m. and four hours on Saturday. However, we will work around your schedule conflicts. Rehearsals start on Monday, Sept. 2, at 7 p.m.
• Show Dates: Oct. 17-19 & 24-26 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 20 and 27 at 2 p.m.
• Need Help or Have Questions? Contact Rhett Luedtke (director) at rluedtke@georgefox.edu.

The climbing wall in the Hadlock Student Center is officially open for the year!

Bouldering is available anytime the Student Center is open, and roped hours are Monday through Friday from 7 to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. All climbers will need to update certifications for the new academic year.

For bouldering, you’ll need to complete the new gym orientation process prior to using the facility. This will include watching this Climbing Wall Orientation video and taking a short assessment before being cleared to climb. Bouldering certifications from the previous year will be honored through Sept. 1.

If you’re looking to use the ropes, please check in with the climbing wall staff during designated hours for a belay assessment, or sign up for a Belay Fundamentals class through IMLeagues.com if you’ve never climbed before.

We’re excited to see you come in and try all the new routes! Questions? Email studentcenter@georgefox.edu.

Looking to improve your tennis game? Check out the adult and junior clinics being offered at the university’s new indoor courts at 1101 E. Crestview Dr. at the Austin Sports Complex.

Instructor Jeff Cero, the men’s head tennis coach, will host two-hour adult sessions on weekday evenings (7-9 p.m.) and on Saturdays through the fall for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced-level players.

Full information is on our brand new website at georgefoxtenniscenter.com

The cost is $15 per class to current students and staff, a 40 percent discount from the original price. The discount is only available to direct students and staff, and not family members, friends, etc. The regular price is $25 per class.

Contact Jeff at jcero@georgefox.edu with questions or if you would like to register!

Welcome new and returning students! Come meet new friends, experience real community, and play Ultimate Frisbee with us! Our club exists to have fun. Students of all skill levels are welcome to participate in the best sport on earth. 

We meet at the Austin Sport Complex (2200 N. Center St.) every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 to 10:30 p.m. The field is located about a mile off campus, so we offer rides. If you want to get a ride, meet behind Bauman Auditorium at 8:50 p.m. to get picked up. 

For weekly updates and more information, join our Facebook page, “Bruin Ultimate Frisbee.” Also, feel free to email our club president, Jason Morgan (a.k.a. “Lefty”), at jmorgan16@georgefox.edu

Welcome new and returning students! As you work through your first week of classes, look forward to celebrating the end of the week with the Spikeball Club! We meet every Friday in the quad at 4 p.m., and would love to have you join us.

All players and skill levels are welcome. If you have never heard of Spikeball, or always wanted to play, we would love to teach you; or, if you have mastered your cut serve and are looking for some practice before the college sectionals, this is where you need to be!

In addition to club every Friday, start looking out for intramural sign-ups and a college tournament coming to George Fox. For more information and updates, check out our Facebook page, “GFU Spikeball.” Or, if you have any questions, feel free to email Kaleb Puckett at puckettk16@georgefox.edu

Mail Services will have special operating hours all this week. We will be open between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

If you have any questions, please contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.

Do you want to join the Bruin Drumline? Join us for an introductory rehearsal from 4:30 to 5:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28, in Ross 210, and see if you’d make a good fit!

We would love to have you play with us at football games and other athletic activities!

Contact Colin Meyer at cmeyer16@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Group Fitness classes begin this week in Hadlock, and we’ve got some great new classes for students and employees to help you meet your fitness goals this semester.

Go to IM Leagues to see the full list of classes, from Yoga to Indoor Cycling to Kickboxing and more. 

Questions? Email the Group Fitness coordinator, Kiana Rasubala, at groupfitness@georgefox.edu.

The Department of English and Theatre invites the university community to its semester kickoff! Join us from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. tonight (Monday) in Wood-Mar Auditorium.

• Eat free food!
• Schmooze with the faculty of the English and theatre department
• Hang out with old friends and new
• Meet our new student writers, actors, poets, technicians, scholars and designers
• Meet our new English and theatre adjuncts and staff members
• Hear more about the 2019-20 theatre season
• Hear the latest news from our two honor societies, Alpha Psi Omega (theatre) and Sigma Tau Delta (English)
• Finish off the dessert!
• Hang out some more
• Take all the leftovers back to your dorms/houses!

Questions? Contact Kathy Harris at kharris@georgefox.edu.

There is a new exhibit in the Canyon Commons’ museum cases on student life. In addition, in the museum’s cases in the Stevens lobby, there is an exhibit on “Remembering Our Quaker Heritage (1891-1921).”

If you have any questions about the exhibits or would like to see anything from our collection, please feel free to contact Caitlin Corning (ccorning@georgefox.edu or museum@georgefox.edu).

Mail Services will be open today (Saturday) between the hours of 1 and 4:30 p.m. to allow you to come pick up your packages. No outgoing packages will be accepted.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.

Are you interested in learning more about student employment here at George Fox? Come by the HR office today (Friday) between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., grab a sno-cone, and have your questions answered about student positions on campus. We are located at 214 N. Meridian St.

If you are a student who has a student employment position this fall for the first time, you’ll need to complete your HR paperwork before you start work. Please come by the HR office to complete your paperwork. Bring two forms of government-issued ID and a document from your bank if you’d like to request direct deposit. 

Next week, Mail Services will have special operating hours for the first week of school. We will be open between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

If you have any questions, please contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.