The Daily Bruin

Students and staff are invited to attend a free performance of Charles Dickens’ The Chimes, written by and starring theatre professor Ben Tissell. There will be performances in Wood-Mar Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 27, and Tuesday, Nov. 28 (due to expected sellout of original date).

Synopsis: From Dickens, the greatest holiday writer of all time, comes this tale of hope, family and Christmas cheer. Returning after its popular first run, this fast-paced, imaginative one-man show is perfect for the whole family!

In this classic Dickens story, Toby Veck stands day-after-day in the shadow of a bell tower, forging a bond with the chimes that peel out far overhead. Facing extreme poverty, crime, and the daily difficulties of the world, Toby begins to lose hope – until the magical chimes take him on a journey to the future, renewing his hope and happiness.

For any struggling to find hope in this season, The Chimes is an honest, moving and joyful celebration of the hope of Christmas. The Chimes runs approximately one hour with no intermission.

Tickets are free but must be reserved by visiting this link. If you have any questions, email Ben Tissell at btissell@georgefox.edu.

Get your game-face on and join us for some epic showdowns in Wheeler this Friday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m. We are partnering with e-sports for this fantastic event! From Mario Kart to VR adventures and ping pong battles, Game Night has it all. Come, compete, and conquer the games!

Walk down the red carpet at “The Hollywood Premiere” on Saturday, Dec. 2. Winter Formal tickets go on sale this week in Canyon Commons. Tickets are $20 with cash or card. These sell out year after year, so get them before they are gone.

The ticket sale dates below are subject to change if we sell out; please keep an eye on the Student Activities Instagram for sales updates.

Sale dates:

• Tuesday, Nov. 14, noon to 2 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, Nov. 15, 5 to 7 p.m.
• Thursday, Nov. 16, noon to 2 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m

Check out the Activities Weekly email for more details on upcoming events.

Events coming up:

• Holiday Hangout and Christmas Celebration: Thursday, Nov. 30, at 5 p.m. in Stevens
• Winter Formal: Saturday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. at Shawn Gardner Ballroom, Tigard
• Squid Games Fusion Edition: Friday, Dec. 8, at 7 p.m. in Canyon Commons

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Gather in Canyon Commons to celebrate our friendships today (Tuesday). Join Bon Appetit for “Friendsgiving” dinner, including all of your favorite Thanksgiving classics, anytime between 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Prices are $12 for adults, $10 per child.

Email Katie Anderson at andersonk@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

The George Fox swimming programs are hosting their first meet of the season this Saturday, Nov. 18! Come cheer on your Bruins as they go head-to-head with Pacific Lutheran at 11 a.m. at the Chehalem Aquatic Center (1802 Haworth Ave.).

Check out the full athletics composite schedule at athletics.georgefox.edu/calendar.

Are you curious about AI, its promise, uses, and dangers? We are all trying to understand how we can make responsible, ethical use of AI in our everyday work, but also whether our career goals or ambitions will need to adjust.

Join History Professor Travis Ross in GEED 285/485: Teaching & Learning with AI this spring.

An interdisciplinary elective available for either upper or lower division credit, this course will critically engage with the past, present, and near future of AI. There are no prerequisites and no expectation that students in the course will know how to program, though students who do — and those who are willing to learn — are certainly welcome.

Together, we will apply AI critically and creatively to real problems, investigating its potential by pushing its limits. How do these models work? What can we make them do for us? What will be left to humans in the future and how can we prepare for the age of AI?

This course will be hybrid, meet in-person Wednesday afternoons from 1 to 2:50 p.m. with asynchronous online components, too. It will be highly collaborative, centered around team- and project-based learning.

If you are curious — even cautiously curious — please inquire with professor Ross at tross@georgefox.edu.

Have you ever wanted to make a clock tick backwards, build a bleeding knife, or fashion your own custom thermoplastic accessory? If so, you should sign up for THEA 325 Production Design Studio: Properties. This hands-on three-credit class will meet this spring on Friday mornings from 9 to 11:50 a.m.

In class, we will learn about things like faux painting, masks, thermoplastics, welding, foam sculpting, mold making, casting, solenoids, and LED integration. This class will not be offered again in the next four years, so if you are interested, now is the time to sign up!

For more information, email Bryan Boyd at bboyd@georgefox.edu.

Join the George Fox Worship Ensemble for a night of worship and prayer on Thursday, Nov. 16, at 7 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. The student-led ensemble will sing modern worship songs mixed with a time of prayer and reflection. All are welcome!

Contact Aaron Barnhart at abarnhart@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

The Students for Life Club is hosting Autumn Higashi tomorrow (Wednesday) at 6 p.m. in EHS 102 for her fall 2023 tour: “Planned Parenthood Betrays Women.”

Here is what Autumn has to say about the event: “This tour will encourage and inform pro-life students on how they can be an authentic support system for the pregnant and parenting mothers on their campus and their communities. Women deserve better than Planned Parenthood, and I am excited to bring that message to the West Coast.”

Bring your friends! We can’t wait to see you there! If you have any questions, you can email Abby at aantonov21@georgefox.edu.

Have you ever wondered whether you can recycle shiny wrapping paper? Or what actually happens to items once they get picked up by the recycling collection truck?

Tomorrow (Wednesday) is “America Recycles Day.” Our local recycling service, Waste Management, is hosting a virtual webinar from 6 to 7 p.m. where they will talk about what goes on behind the scenes at a recycling center, how to sort holiday waste correctly, and inspiration for creative “upcycled” gift wrapping.

The Stewards of Sustainability Club will be hosting a watch party in EHS 125, where we will tune in to the webinar together with popcorn and soda! Please arrive around 5:50 p.m. to get settled before the webinar begins.

Are you currently experiencing back pain? Have you experienced back pain within the last two years? Help out our kinesiology seniors on their research project by filling out this linked survey. The survey takes about five minutes to complete. All participation is incredibly helpful!

If you have any questions, you may contact Addie Wegener at awegener21@georgefox.edu. Thank you for your help!

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.

The George Fox physical therapy department, along with the Career and Academic Planning Center, will host our first Physical Therapy Career Fair today (Monday) from 3:30 to 7 p.m. in Canyon Commons.

This event is open to biology and kinesiology students and any others interested in physical therapy. Come meet those in the industry who are looking for future interns and employees from George Fox.

Faculty, please encourage students to attend!

If you have any questions, contact Wade Witherspoon at wwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Ben Bowman is a Democrat in the Oregon State Legislature. Reagan Knopp is a Republican political activist. They disagree … a lot! But they also work together to produce The Oregon Bridge, the best political podcast in the state.

How do they do it? How do they relate to their guests from across the political spectrum? How do they keep the podcast so upbeat and civil? What effect are they trying to have on Oregon politics? How much pushback do they get from people in the two major parties? What can we learn from their experience?

Come find out tonight (Monday) at 7:15 p.m. in Hoover 105. This event is sponsored by the George Fox University Civility Project. For further information, contact Ron Mock at civility@georgefox.edu.

Join us on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m. for a discussion on navigating careers and motherhood. This workshop-style event will be led by Brandy Walton. Walton is both a business professor who has been teaching undergraduate students for 15 years and a mother of four.

While there is no “right” way to navigate these parts of life, we hope to facilitate an encouraging and valuable discussion. Bring your questions and prepare to explore this topic with friends! Use this link to register. We hope to see you there!

If you have questions, email Bryn Heikes at bheikes20@georgefox.edu.

The Students for Life Club is hosting Autumn Higashi this Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 6 p.m. in EHS 102 for her fall 2023 tour: “Planned Parenthood Betrays Women.”

Here is what Autumn has to say about the event: “This tour will encourage and inform pro-life students on how they can be an authentic support system for the pregnant and parenting mothers on their campus and their communities. Women deserve better than Planned Parenthood, and I am excited to bring that message to the West Coast.”

Bring your friends! We can’t wait to see you there! If you have any questions, you can email Abby at aantonov21@georgefox.edu.

This spring, the university’s theatre department will present Bright Star, a soaring feel-good folk musical by Steve Martin and Eddie Brickell. All current George Fox students are invited to audition tonight (Monday), regardless of experience level. Callbacks will be tomorrow. Rehearsals begin in January, and the show opens in early March.

For more information or to sign up, visit this link. To get a synopsis of the play, visit the theatre website. You can email Ben Tissell at btissell@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The George Fox Business Club is hosting its second student-led gathering tomorrow (Tuesday) from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Stevens 207! This is a chance to connect with students across all business majors, enjoy some snacks, and exercise your intuition, creativity, and communication skills.

It’s application season, and that means interviews. Come join us for our November gathering activity: “Interviews Gone Wild.”

For “Interviews Gone Wild,” you’ll have a chance to practice your communication skills with a light-hearted series of team activities focusing on interviewing. We’ll challenge you to think about how you would respond to different interview scenarios, and then give you the chance to design your own fictional job posting, resume, and interview questions. Enjoy snacks, laugh, and connect with your peers!

RSVP here to let us know you’re coming. See you tomorrow!

Email Peter at pnordlund20@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Come stop by the Nursing Club in Roberts 130 on Monday, Nov. 13, at 5 p.m. to hear about this summer’s exciting Kenya and Costa Rica service trips! We will also enjoy worship, community and snacks.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Payton at pwalker21@georgefox.edu.

Who will be crowned the next Mr. Bruin? These outstanding individuals have been nominated by their peers to raise awareness for a great cause – the Bruin Community Pantry.

Join us for the show in Bauman Auditorium at 7 p.m. tonight (Friday) to witness their journey and find out who will win the title of “Mr. Bruin 2023,” while making a difference in our community.

Walk down the red carpet at “The Hollywood Premiere” on Saturday, Dec. 2. Winter Formal tickets go on sale starting next week in Canyon Commons. Tickets are $20 with cash or card. These sell out year after year, so get them before they are gone.

The ticket sale dates below are subject to change if we sell out.

• Monday, Nov. 13, 5 to 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, Nov. 14, noon to 2 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, Nov. 15, 5 to 7 p.m.
• Thursday, Nov. 16, noon to 2 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m

Check out the Activities Weekly email for more details on upcoming events.

Events coming up:

• Game Night: Friday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m. in Wheeler
• Holiday Hangout and Christmas Celebration: Thursday, Nov. 30, at 5 p.m. in Stevens
• Winter Formal: Saturday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. at Shawn Gardner Ballroom, Tigard

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The Comic Book Club is meeting today (Friday) at 5:30 p.m. in Hoover 206 for our Throwback Comic Meeting. Everything throwback from general comic history to “oldie goldies” will be featured. Snacks and juice are provided!

The Comic Book Club is a great way to unwind from a busy week and find other fandom fans. Don’t worry if you know nothing about comics! Members vary in knowledge and interest in different fandoms. We hope to see you there!

Reach out to Aireen at acelestino20@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Help the Social Work Club give back to our community by donating non-perishable food items! We will be collecting donations in the social work office in Roberts 215 from now until Nov. 20. Donations will be made to Edwards Elementary School.

This food drive will also be a class competition! Freshman and juniors will be competing against sophomores and seniors to see who can donate the most food. The winning classes will receive a prize!

We appreciate any help you can give. If you have any questions, email Sophia at scastillo23@georgefox.edu.