The Daily Bruin

The Newberg campus will be closed Friday, Oct. 4 for the mid-semester holiday. All offices, the Bruin Store, Mail Services and the Newberg library will be closed.

The George Fox theatre department opens its fall musical comedy A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder this month. Come join us for a hilarious, knock ’em dead evening of murder and romance filled with high jinks and ghoulish surprises.

The show runs in Wood-Mar Auditorium Oct. 17 through 19 and Oct. 24 through 26 at 7:30 p.m., and will also include 2 p.m. matinee performances on Sunday, Oct. 20, and Sunday, Oct. 27. Open captioning will be available for select shows.

Students get their own tickets free both Thursdays, Oct. 17 and 24. Employees are provided with one complimentary ticket for any of the shows. Bring your ID with you to the door to show that it matches your ticket.

Reserve your seat online or pick them up at the box office in the Bruin Store (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.). For more information, visit this page. See you at the show!

Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. All blood types and Power Red donors are urged to give now to prevent delays in medical care for patients in need. 

Be a hero and donate on Friday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Abby’s Pizza. If you are interested in signing up for a time slot, there are four ways to do so:

• Swing by our table in Canyon Commons today (Wednesday)
• Click here
• Go to redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code “GeorgeFox”
• Call 1-800-RED-CROSS

In appreciation for your donation, you will get $5 off a giant-size Abby’s pizza, entry to win one of five $500 gift cards from Tangocard.com (redeemable at hundreds of merchants), and a free pass to the Columbia Sportswear Employee Store.

If you have questions or concerns about eligibility or the blood drive, contact Sophie Hultberg at shultberg17@georgefox.edu or Jacob Goeringer at jgoeringer18@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.

The social work department will be hosting a panel on “Diversity Dialogue: Addiction and Recovery, Increasing Compassion and Removing the Stigma.” All are welcome to attend on Thursday, Oct. 10, from 6 to 7 p.m. in Hoover 105.

This discussion will feature a panel of professionals from Hazelden Betty Ford. Refreshments will be served.

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

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 Thursday, Oct. 3, from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. in Stevens 109. Donuts will be provided.

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

Are you interested in hosting prospective students overnight for big events like Bruin Preview and Scholarship Competition? 

The undergraduate admissions team will be holding an informational meeting on this topic next Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m. in Hoover 105. Find out what to expect when hosting students overnight and get answers to your questions.

Questions? Contact Evan Teter at eteter18@georgefox.edu.

While crimes can occur at all times of the day, nights add an extra degree of risk that requires added precautions. Use the following night safety tips to protect yourself when you are on campus.

Program Campus Public Safety’s phone number into your cell phone now, before you need it, so that you will have it in case of emergencies: 503.554.2090.

Call Campus Public Safety to escort or shuttle you to your car or dorm at night.

Always let someone know where you are going, your expected travel time, and how long you plan on being in that location.

If you know you will be out late, try to wear reflective or bright clothing to make yourself more visible to drivers and to help someone spot you faster in case of an emergency.

Carry yourself with confidence. Assailants target those that appear weak or distracted. Plan your travel route ahead of time before you leave. By knowing exactly where you are going, you will appear more confident and you will reduce your travel time, which lowers your chance of becoming a crime victim.

Invest in pepper spray and carry it with you at all times. Also add a small flashlight to your keychain to use in case of an emergency. Always have your keys in your hand to allow quick entry into your dorm or car.

Always walk with someone or a group of people that you trust to travel with at night. Walk in well-lit, highly visible areas. Stay in familiar areas and avoid shortcuts.

Never leave valuable items in your car in open view. Park in well-lit areas where it will be safe for you to return to at night. Always take note of where you park so that you can easily locate your car.

Be aware of your surroundings. Avoid the biggest distraction: using your cell phone while walking. Using electronics diminishes awareness, making you more vulnerable. Wear only one earbud while you walk, and keep your volume low. Before traveling, always be sure that your phone is charged so that you can easily contact Campus Public Safety if an emergency occurs.

Remember, it is your personal responsibility to do everything in your power to keep yourself safe. The George Fox University campus is a safe place for students, but you must still take the proper precautions to protect yourself.

Questions? Call the Campus Public Safety office at 503.554.2090. We have officers available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

Gather for STRONG’s first meeting of the year tomorrow (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.

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 this Friday, Oct. 4, 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.

If you are interested in a career where you can help people or animals while pursuing your passion for the sciences, fill out our pre-professional health interest form!

The form addresses these career interests: dentistry, dental hygiene, medicine, nursing, nutrition and diabetics, optometry, occupational therapy, physician’s assistant, physical therapy, pharmacy, and veterinary medicine.

After signing up, you will be added to an email group to receive information and event notices to jumpstart your career toward a health profession. It will include information about job openings, internship opportunities, and on-campus events from visiting schools.

Questions? Contact Vetta Berokoff at vberokof@georgefox.edu.

The School of Physical Therapy is excited to host Christopher M. Powers to lecture on the topic: “Mechanisms of ACL Injury: Implications for Evidence Based Rehabilitation, Injury Prevention and Return to Sport Decisions.”

The lecture will be given on Thursday, Nov. 7, in Hoover 105 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

Powers’ lecture will focus on recent insights into the pathomechanics of ACL injury, in particular those related to female athletes. Implications of research and application for athletes, coaches and rehab clinicians will be highlighted.

Powers, a national leader in this area of sports injury, is a professor in the Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy as well as co-director of the Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Laboratory at the University of Southern California.

Visit our website for more information about this lecture. Questions? Contact Linda Dallof at ldallof@georgefox.edu.

George Fox University Libraries is pleased to announce that it now provides access to The Chronicle of Higher Education and The New York Times online.

To access The Chronicle of Higher Education, click here. If you are off campus, you will be prompted to enter your George Fox username and password to enter the site.

To access The New York Times, visit this site and create an account using your George Fox email address.

Visit the library’s blog to find out more information about The New York Times access and The Chronicle of Higher Education access. Questions? Contact a librarian here.

Don’t know where to drop off food for the Bruin Community Pantry? Don’t worry, the Bruin Store is now open as a drop-off location!

You can leave any non-perishable food items in the Bruin Store at the front desk. The drop-off hours are during the store’s business hours: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Questions? Contact Paige Jacobs at pjacobs@georgefox.edu.

Every Wednesday night a group of students is hosting a Super Smash Bros. tournament for anyone who wants to compete. There is a $1 entry fee and the winner takes the pot. Come join the fun in Lemmons 13 from 7 to 9 p.m.!

Questions? Contact Cameron Lax at clax16@georgefox.edu.

Don’t forget to register for the upcoming scholarship resource center workshop! Gather in Hoover 105 on Thursday, Tuesday, or Wednesday, Oct. 3, 8, or 9, for scholarship information, snacks, and a chance to win an awesome raffle prize.

Click here more information and to register. Contact Jordan Nelson at jnelson@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2297 with questions.

Check out this week’s George Fox athletics home games:

• Men’s soccer vs. Whitman College – Friday, Oct. 4, 6 p.m., Austin Sports Complex
• Women’s soccer vs. Pacific Lutheran University – Saturday, Oct. 5, noon, Austin Sports Complex
• Women’s volleyball vs. University of Puget Sound – Saturday, Oct. 5, 6 p.m., Wheeler Sports Center
• Women’s soccer vs. University of Puget Sound – Sunday, Oct. 6, noon, Austin Sports Complex
• Men’s soccer vs. Whitworth University – Sunday, Oct. 6, 2:30 p.m., Austin Sports Complex

Questions? Visit the athletics website.

The Office for Spiritual Life will be hosting an open house today (Monday) from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. in our new office space over in Barclay House (next to Canyon Commons and Gulley Hall). 

Come see the new space and enjoy some refreshments. From 3 to 3:30 p.m. there will be a house blessing, offering prayers for this space, the students who walk through our doors, and for the work of the office. Come and go as you like, join us for prayer, or swing by another time. You are always welcome!

Questions? Contact Jamie Noling-Auth at jnolingauth@georgefox.edu.

The music department is thrilled to announce that the homecoming concert that was cancelled because of the campus power outage has been rescheduled for tonight (Monday).

Join us at 7:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. This thrilling concert will feature faculty in collaborative jazz and classical projects. Admission is free.

Questions? Contact Dwayne Corbin at dcorbin@georgefox.edu.