The Daily Bruin

You may have noticed that areas in the quad have been roped off. This is for your safety. Please stay clear of the marked areas as we trim the elm trees to keep them healthy. 

Work started yesterday (Tuesday) and may continue until tomorrow (Thursday). After the trees have been trimmed, Plant Services will be removing the debris. Please avoid going through the marked areas until all trip hazards have been removed. 

Questions? Contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu.

The ’80s Dance is this Friday, Sept. 6! The dance will start at 8 p.m. at Edwards-Holman Science Center, but come early: The first 100 people lined up will get their very own Student Activities-branded fanny pack.

We will have the best jams, snacks and photo booth. Bring a friend … you’ll want to dance with somebody!

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

The Hadlock Student Center (HSC) has another opportunity to get people outside this week. Join us for a contemplative hike on Thursday, Sept. 5, at Champoeg State Park.

We will leave the HSC at 6:45 a.m., explore the trails at Champoeg, and return to campus before 10 a.m. There is no cost for students. Sign up in Hadlock by this evening (Wednesday).

This is the first in our Midweek Escapes outdoor series. On Thursday, Sept. 12, we will get on the water and explore the Willamette River, followed by a trip to the Trappist Abbey on Thursday, Sept. 19. Watch for registration details or stop by the HSC for information.

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

Do you speak Spanish? Want to brush up or maintain your conversational skills?

Join Spanish professors David Martínez and Debbie Berhó at noon in Canyon Commons for a tertulia – animated discussion of a topic over food – on Mondays and Wednesdays. All members of the George Fox community are welcome. Look for the Tertulia sign and ¡únete a nosotros!

Questions? Contact Debbie Berho at dberho@georgefox.edu.

Join us for Contemplative Worship on Thursdays from 10:50 to 11:30 a.m. in Hoover 250. Chapel elective credit is available, and all are welcome.

This week, Nathanael Ankeny from our music faculty will be leading us. Questions? Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

The College of Business invites you to a lecture by Scott Rae of Biola University this Friday, Sept. 6, from noon to 12:50 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101.

The lecture is titled “Serving Others through Business: Does God Call People into Business Careers?” Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP here.

Rae is an American Old Testament scholar, theologian, and professor of Christian ethics. He serves as dean of the faculty and chair of the Department of Philosophy at Biola University’s Talbot School of Theology.

Questions? Contact Linda Crossland at lcrossland@georgefox.edu.

The School of Physical Therapy is looking for volunteers to participate in a lab session on the shoulder. If you have a problem with your shoulder or upper arm, our lab is the place to be!

Our doctor of physical therapy second-year students, along with faculty members, will be performing examinations and giving you direction on how to care for your condition. Volunteers are needed for either a one or a two-hour session from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, at the Roberts Center.

Contact Linda Dallof at ldallof@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2451 to sign up.

Do you need help writing a paper, staying on top of your assignments, planning your semester, taking class notes, or preparing for tests? Come to the Academic Resource Center (ARC) in the library where you will find students helping students.

Through one-on-one and group consultations, trained peer consultants can help you become a better reader, writer, and learner. You can see our availability and schedule an appointment here.

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

Campus Public Safety has given a week of warnings to educate everybody on where they should park. Tickets start this week!

If you are still unsure about where your permit allows you to park, please review the parking brochure online or come see us at the Campus Public Safety office. If you registered your vehicle before Aug. 12 and haven’t received your permit, please come to the CPS office for assistance. 

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

Have you ever wanted to present your slam poetry, original music, stand-up comedy, interpretive dance, or anything in between? Try it all at the Coffee Cottage Open Mic on Saturday, Sept. 21.

Come at 6:45 p.m. to fill in your slot or 7 p.m. if you plan to watch the fun. The Coffee Cottage is located at 808 East Hancock Street.

Please note: Due to our copyright laws, we cannot allow covers; we encourage original works all around. If you are performing an original song, please bring your instrument. We provide an amp and microphone.

Questions? Contact Araya Glancy at aglancy16@georgefox.edu.

The Catholic Campus Fellowship invites all students, faculty and staff to a kickoff dinner this Friday, Sept. 6. Join us at Abby’s Legendary Pizza here in Newberg at 6 p.m. for delicious food, some important announcements, and to meet up with old friends and make new ones!

The Catholic Campus Fellowship seeks to support all Catholic students, faculty and staff, as well as those interested in learning about the Catholic Church. 

RSVP for this event to Genevieve Wolf at gwolf18@georgefox.edu, or contact her with questions.

The hottest thing in coffee is cold! Stop by the Bridge Cafe and check out our limited-time cold brew coffee specials; or even better, combine it with a house-made chocolate chip shortbread cookie.

The Bridge Cafe is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

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

Are you interested in getting involved with the Bruin Community Pantry?

We will be scheduling two volunteer meetings on Thursday, Sept. 5, one at 4 p.m. in Stevens 207 and another at 7 p.m. in the Bruin Den.

If you are not able to attend either of these meetings, please contact Jere Witherspoon (jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu) to make an appointment to go over what you would have missed at one of the meetings.

Here is the link to the volunteer form.

The undergraduate admissions office is now accepting applications for this year’s University Ambassadors group. 

The University Ambassadors are an elite group of students who represent the university to visiting prospective students and families by volunteering two and a half hours each week, hosting lunch and chapel, greeting and directing people at events, leading occasional campus tours and generally helping make visitors’ experience awesome. 

For more information and to apply, click here. The application deadline is Friday, Sept. 6.

Questions? Contact Nate McIntyre at nmcintyre@georgefox.edu.

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.

Are you a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success? We are looking for more members to join the executive board. This is a great addition to any resume that adds leadership experience with a minimal time requirement.

Our board is taking interested members out to coffee (our treat) to give more information and answer your questions. The open positions are:

• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Success Networking Team Coordinator
• Publicity Chair
• Fundraising Chair
• IT Coordinator
• Society Events Chair
• Community Service Chair
• Membership Outreach Chair
• Social Events Chair

The NSLS is an organization that helps people discover and achieve their goals. It offers life-changing lectures from the nation’s leading presenters and a community where like-minded, success-oriented individuals come together and help one another succeed. The NSLS also serves as a powerful force of good in the greater community by encouraging and organizing action to better the world.

Questions? Contact Kasandra Lassagne at nsls@georgefox.edu.

Are you still trying to plan your semester? Check out our semester calendar here. Hard copies are available at the Academic Resource Center in the library.

For help with semester planning and prioritizing, stop by the ARC or email the_arc@georgefox.edu to make an academic coaching appointment.

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

Club leaders: Student Activities will be hosting a Student Involvement Fair on Serve Day where you can have a table to share what your club offers. This is a great opportunity to meet with new and returning students to tell them about your group.

The fair will be held in the Bauman parking lot on Wednesday, Sept. 11, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. If you would like to reserve a table at the fair, please fill out this form before tomorrow (Tuesday).

Questions? Contact at Gabrielle Li at gli18@georgefox.edu.

We are adding a few more printing partners for your printing needs: B&B Printing, Precision Images and Impact Printing. All partners can deliver your projects in a more timely manner and keep cost at an effective level. Visit the links below:

• B&B Printing: Email your print requests to Jami Dikeman at jamid@bbprintsource.com.
• Precision Images (precisionimages.com): You will need to set up a profile before placing an order.
• Impact Printing (impactpdx.com): Send your print requests to Ken Cuddeford at ken@impactpdx.com.

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

Do you love dancing? Come join the Swing Dance Club tonight (Saturday) in the Foxhole.

Everything is free, fun and festive! Beginner lessons start at 6:30 p.m., followed by the intermediate dance at 7 p.m. and open dance at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to join us.

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