The Daily Bruin

Join us for pick-up soccer on most Friday nights of the year! We gather at the Austin Sports Complex. Contact Cameron Lax at clax16@georgefox.edu for details on when we are playing.

The Hadlock Student Center will only be open from 5 to 11 p.m. on Serve Day (Wednesday).

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

The Academic Resource Center will be closed for Serve Day (Wednesday). However, if you would like to schedule a writing or academic coaching appointment for another day this week, you can visit this webpage, email the_arc@georgefox.edu, or stop by the ARC to make an appointment in person.

Questions? Contact Julia James at jjames@georgefox.edu.

Commuters: Did you know that there is a student leadership team that wants to get to know you and support you during your time at George Fox? The Commuter Assistant team is excited to help you have a great commuter experience. 

Check out this webpage to learn a little about them. If you want a Commuter Assistant to reach out to you, please email commuterlife@georgegfox.edu.

The Latinx Heritage Club (LHC) would like to welcome all students to the club’s first meeting of the semester! The meeting will be held tonight (Tuesday) from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Intercultural Resource Center (IRC).

Come and connect with other students, meet the leadership team, and meet other Latinx staff and faculty on campus. Snacks will be provided.

Questions? Please contact LHC at gfulhc@gmail.com.

The second installment of the Midweek Escapes outdoor series is heading to the Willamette River this Thursday afternoon, Sept. 12. This will be an opportunity to explore the river as part of a contemplative experience.

We will meet at the Hadlock Student Center at 3:45 p.m., head to the river to explore the natural beauty of the Willamette, and return to campus by 7 p.m.

The cost is $3 for paddle board or kayak rental through the HSC. Chapel credit is available. Sign up through IMLeagues.com.

Registration is also open for the third Midweek Escapes outdoor series to the Trappist Abbey on Thursday, Sept. 19. Limited spots are available, so sign up soon.

Questions? Contact Keith Schneider at kschneid@georgefox.edu.

This Thursday, Sept. 12, we will be having our first Intergenerational Game Night of the semester. Come take a break from homework and join fellow George Fox students and our neighbors at Friendsview for a night of fun and games!

The games include ping pong tournaments and various board games. We will meet in the Bauman Auditorium lobby at 6:15 p.m. to walk over to Friendsview together. 

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

Homecoming nominations open this week! Write in who you would like to  nominate as the Class of 2020 homecoming queen and king, and the court for every class year.

Fill out the form here. Nominations end on Thursday, Sept. 12, and the official ballot will go out the next day. 

Questions? Contact Student Activities at activities@georgefox.edu.

The Color Run is this Friday, Sept. 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. Gather in the amphitheater for a run around our beautiful campus that’s filled with joy, chaos and free shirts. It’s an event you won’t want to miss!

Questions? Contact Student Activities at activities@georgefox.edu.

The Campus Public Safety Office has been receiving many calls from neighbors about all the student cars stashed in the neighborhoods surrounding the school. Please help us by being considerate of the neighbors when you park.

Parking in the neighborhoods is off limits. You must park only where your permit allows or your car will be ticketed.

If you are unsure of where your permit allows you to park, please stop by the Campus Public Safety office so that we can assist you. You can also look at the parking brochure. 

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

If you joined the National Society of Leadership and Success, here are some important dates for this semester.

Orientation is Saturday, Sept. 14, from 10 a.m. to noon in Hoover 105.  If you aren’t able to attend that one, we have a make-up orientation on Monday, Sept. 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Hoover 105. Both orientations will be the same; you only need to attend one.  

If you have any questions, reach out to Kristi Welker, chapter advisor, at nsls@georgefox.edu.

All are invited as the William Penn Honors Program hosts Ray Barfield to lecture on “Seeking God in the Ruins: A Pediatric Oncologist’s Story of Finding Beauty and Hope Amidst Suffering and Death.” The lecture will be held in Canyon Commons 101 at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26.

Barfield will share how it’s not so much the absence of suffering, but rather our response to it, that fosters wholeness.

Barfield is a pediatric oncologist and palliative care physician. He lost his Christian faith after witnessing the suffering of children with cancer. Although he later returned to Christianity, his doubts transformed his perspective on human flourishing.

Questions? Contact Nancy Schifferdecker at nschifferdecker@georgefox.edu.

The Bruin Store will be closed on Wednesday, Sept. 11, for Serve Day. We will be open again on Thursday, Sept. 12, with our usual business hours.

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

Homecoming nominations open this week! Write in who you would like to  nominate as the Class of 2020 homecoming queen and king, and the court for every class year.

Fill out the form here. Nominations end on Thursday, Sept. 12, and the official ballot will go out the next day. 

Questions? Contact Student Activities at activities@georgefox.edu.

Join the health and human performance department on Wednesday, Sept. 18, for a special guest presentation by Leonard Kaminsky.

Kaminsky will present on the benefits of physical fitness, specifically the role fitness plays in one’s health and longevity. The presentation will start at 3 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Questions? Contact Mary Imboden at mimboden@georgefox.edu.

You’re invited to a career exploration event on Thursday, Sept. 19, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Canyon Commons! Sixteen professionals from a wide variety of fields will share their stories and give you tips they wish they knew as college students.

No preparation is needed, and this event is for all majors and all four classes. The professionals attending work in marketing, video game design, public policy, international relief, animation and government, to name a few, and represent businesses like the Portland Trail Blazers, Boeing, Providence Health, and SpaceX.

Go to Handshake.com to sign up and to see the full list of companies and career fields that will be represented. Signing up is required and space is limited.

Questions? Contact Colleen Sump at csump@georgefox.edu or Kaitlyn Ragan at kragan@georgefox.edu.

Are you interested in taking your climbing to the next level by learning to lead or venturing outside? If so, there are two classes the Hadlock Student Center is offering that you should check out. 

• Lead Climbing: This is for experienced climbers looking to develop their rope and belay skills. The four-part course will introduce participants to lead climbing, belaying and falling. The class and certification cost is $20. Anyone interested in lead climbing at the Student Center will need to take the full course. Classes will be offered Tuesdays at 11 a.m. starting Sept. 10, and Wednesdays at 5 p.m. starting Sept. 18. 
• Gym to Crag: This course will cover a variety of topics, including knots, anchor building, and risks unique to outdoor climbing. There are three class sessions on Sept. 17, Oct. 1, and Oct. 8, from 5 to 7 p.m. The course will conclude with an outdoor excursion on Saturday, Oct. 12. The course fee is $15 and needs to be paid prior to the first class session. Participants should be experienced climbers with a current belay certification through the Hadlock Student Center.

Additional class details and registration information can be found on IMLeagues.com. Contact Rob Simpson at simpsonr@georgefox.edu or Keith Schneider at kschneid@georgefox.edu with questions.

Are you interested in getting out and experiencing some of the wild places around the Pacific Northwest? The Hadlock Student Center is offering a two-day backpacking trip on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 14-15, to help students get out and explore.

This is open to students of all ability levels. The trip will cost $30 and includes food, transportation and backpacking equipment rental. Sign up through IMLeagues.com or stop by the HSC for more information.

Questions? Contact Keith Schneider at kscheid@georgefox.edu or Rob Simpson at simposonr@georgefox.edu.

Election Night is happening tomorrow (Monday) in Hoover 105 at 7 p.m., where candidates will give speeches and tell you why you should elect them into Student Government.

Voting for open positions of freshman class representative and living area representative will open up after Election Night. Make sure you are there for it; snacks and drinks will be provided!

Questions? Contact Kevin Tshilombo at ktshilombo16@georgefox.edu.

Are you looking for a church while you are at George Fox? The Office for Spiritual Life has a web page to help you get connected with area churches.

There will also be a church fair on the quad during dinner on Serve Day, Wednesday, Sept. 11, so you can get acquainted with pastors and ministry opportunities.  

A number of area churches are sending shuttles to our campus to make it easy for you to get to church during the month of September. 

The following churches have worked with the spiritual life office and have agreed to ensure your safety by adhering to these university stipulations: two representatives in the vehicle, a sign clearly marking the vehicle, and pick-up and drop-off before and after services.

Although these churches are trusted community partners, we ask you to use discretion in your church search and travel.

All shuttles will pick up in front of the spiritual life office at Barclay House.

• Red Hills Church – 8:35 to 8:45 a.m., 10:35 to 10:45 a.m.
• Northwest Christian Church – 8:30 to 8:45 a.m., 10 to 10:15 a.m.
• North Valley Friends Church – 10:35 a.m.
• Northwest Christian Church – 8:30 to 8:45 a.m., 10 to 10:15 a.m.
• Newberg Emerging Friends Church – 4:45 p.m.
• Timberline Baptist Church – 8:45 a.m.
• Newberg First Presbyterian Church – 10 a.m., 10:15 a.m.
• Family Life Church – 10:10 a.m.
• Grace Baptist Church – 8:30 a.m.
• River Street Church of God – 10 a.m.
• Newberg Nazarene Church – 10:15 a.m.
• Newberg Friends Church – 9:10 a.m.
• Northside Community Church – 9:30 a.m.

Contact spirituallife@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2320 with any questions.