The Daily Bruin

Do you feel a call to ministry, but are wondering what that might look like? Join us for a Call to Ministry Conference at Clackamas Park Friends Church (8120 SE Theissen in Milwaukie) for a time of reflection, inspiration and discernment. The conference is Oct. 11-12 from 5:30 p.m – 9 p.m. on Friday and 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. All meals are provided, and 14 discussion tables will suggest possible ministries and scholarships available for you to consider.

Register online here and contact Paul Anderson (panderso@georgefox.edu) for any questions you may have.

Mail Services would greatly appreciate your cooperation in adhering to the 10-minute parking rule for its designated spaces. Moving forward, Campus Public Safety will be ticketing any vehicles (student or staff) that abuse these spaces. Thank you for your help!

Questions? Call 503-554-2090 or email Elrike Shaw at eshaw@georgefox.edu.

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 the next Industry Insiders on Thursday, Oct. 10 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).

George Fox University students and staff are exclusively invited to access the Columbia Employee Store from now until Sunday, Oct. 20! 

The employee store offers an employee discount (40 to 50 percent off regular retail pricing) and all of the latest products from SOREL, Mountain Hardwear, prAna, and Columbia Sportswear.

To access the store, bring this invite, your George Fox ID card, and a personal photo ID.

The invite is valid for you and four guests; you must be present. The invite grants store access only; the offer is not valid online. Find store location and hours here.

Questions? Contact Nichole Drew at ndrew@georgefox.edu.

The Bruin Community Pantry will sponsor a cooking class at Friendsview Manor on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Students will work with residents to create a delicious and healthy meal and then share the meal they prepared together. No experience is necessary. Everything will be provided for you.

There is space in this class for only nine students, and participants will be selected on a first-come-first-served basis. We will keep a waiting list so we can send information to interested students about future classes.

Sign up here. Contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Pat Gelsinger, CEO of VMware, will speak on balancing work, family and faith Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

VMware is a global leader in cloud infrastructure and digital workspace technology and a recent article on VMware in Forbes described the company this way: “It’s not an exaggeration to say that VMware stands at the center of the IT universe. The company’s software touches nearly every element of modern IT architecture.” VMware employs more than 24,000 employees and revenue for fiscal 2018 was nearly $9 billion. Gelsinger, Intel’s first chief technology officer, drove the creation of key industry technologies, including USB and Wi-Fi.

Questions? Contact Rob Felton (rfelton@georgefox.edu).

Love dancing? Then join the Swing Dance Club tonight (Saturday) in the FoxHole. Beginner lessons start at 6:30 p.m., intermediate at 7 p.m., and open dance at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to join us!

Questions? Contact Andrea Alsager (aalsager17@georgefox.edu).

Are you interested in studying abroad? The Center for Study Abroad is hosting a study abroad fair this Monday, Oct. 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Canyon Commons.

Many of our off-campus programs will have representatives present to give information about different programs, countries, and requirements. We will also be passing out information about the Center for Study Abroad application requirements and due dates.

There will also be a prize drawing of $500 toward a study abroad program of your choice for those who attend and participate. 

Questions? Contact Lynn Scott at lscott@georgefox.edu or Paul Chamberlain at pchamberlain@georgefox.edu or stop by the Center for Study Abroad. 

If you are interested in helping people as a profession, come to an informational session on getting your bachelors in social work at George Fox. Join us this morning (Thursday) from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. in Stevens 109. Donuts will be provided.

Questions? Contact Kim Rapp at rappk@georgefox.edu.

George Fox Intramurals will be hosting a one-day disc golf tournament this Saturday, Oct. 5, at Herbert Hoover Park. We will play an 18-hole round with a shotgun start at 10 a.m.

Sign up on imleagues.com. Registration closes tomorrow (Friday) at 5 p.m.

Questions? Contact Ryan Lacey at rlacey17@georgefox.edu.

The Hadlock Student Center is hosting a Wellness Bingo Challenge during the month of October. Drop by the welcome desk in HSC to pick up a Bingo card and win some cool prizes!

Questions? Contact Rob Simpson at simpsonr@georgefox.edu.

Do you enjoy tabletop games and party games? Then come and have fun at Game Night Club, every Sunday in the Foxhole from 2 to 5 p.m.

All experience levels are welcome! Games are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.

Questions? Contact Sadie Lapiers at slapiers17@georgefox.edu.

Pre-med, pre-dental, pre-veterinary, and psychology students are encouraged to attend a special scholarship presentation for those interested in furthering their healthcare education.

Join us in Hoover 105 on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 3 p.m. for some great scholarship information. Register here for the event.

Questions? Contact Jordan Nelson at jnelson@goergefox.edu.

The Bruin Den, Bruin Bites and Bridge Cafe will be closed on Friday, Oct. 4. They will reopen on Monday, Oct. 7, with regular hours of operation.

Questions? Contact Lisa Miles at lmiles@georgefox.edu.

The Hadlock Student Center will remain open during the mid-semester break with modified hours: 

• Friday, Oct. 4, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 5, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Sunday, Oct. 6, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Questions? Contact us at studentcenter@georgefox.edu.

Gaining experience from an internship is invaluable. Can you imagine the added benefits of doing an internship in another country? Want to know what your options are?

Join representatives from two well-respected organizations next Monday, October 7, to learn about doing an internship abroad either as part of a study abroad semester or as a stand-alone experience. This is a drop-in informational session, so come any time between 3 and 4 p.m. to Hoover 104.

Questions? Contact Colleen Sump at csump@georgefox.edu.

Some George Fox seniors have created a pilot study examining the comparative benefits of protein or creatine supplementation on exercise performance in resistance-trained college students. Please fill out this survey here.

By filling out this survey, you are giving consent to use the following information in a research study. All information will be confidential. 

Questions? Contact Madelynn Krotzer at mkrotzer16@georgefox.edu.

Disclaimer: These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

All students interested in social work as a major must complete a formal application to the social work program during their sophomore year. The first deadline is the early application deadline on Friday, Nov. 1.

Meeting the early application deadline has many benefits. It will reduce stress by cutting the time spent rushing to meet the late deadline. It will initiate the field placement process sooner and allow you to get to know social work faculty earlier on in the process.

If you are a social work sophomore or a social work freshman who is planning on going abroad, click here for more details and access to the application.

Questions? Contact Kim Rapp at rappk@georgefox.edu.

Nathaniel Ankeny will be hosting the meeting for Contemplative Worship today (Thursday) from 10:50 to 11:30 a.m. in Hoover 250. All are welcome to come. 

Questions? Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

Gather for STRONG’s first meeting of the year tonight (Wednesday) in Murdock Library Room 102 at 8 p.m. We would love to see you there!

STRONG is a club that functions as a supportive community for students with health challenges – such as chronic pain, disabilities, or chronic illness – that interrupt daily life. We exist to encourage, empower, and advocate for better resources on campus.

For more information, contact Dani Hillenbrand at dhillenbrand17@georgefox.edu.