The Daily Bruin

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 this Monday, Nov. 13, regardless of experience level. Callbacks will be on Tuesday, Nov. 14. 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.

Are there special people in your life who deserve some gratitude? Let’s not just feel thankful, but show it!

Come hang out with the Arts and Crafts Club and Kindness Club, where you can make heartfelt cards to express your appreciation and create festive fall art. Enjoy a cozy evening watching Charlie Brown, sipping on hot chocolate and apple cider, and eating sweet treats.

Swing by Klages 232 between 4 and 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 17, to take part in our Thanksgiving Craft Night. All are welcome, including employees!

Feel free to contact Lilly at lmcafee19@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

There is going to be tree work done today (Friday) in the quad area. Please follow the detour signs and do not walk through work zones. Thank you!

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 this Monday evening, Nov. 13, 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.

Hello George Fox community! You’re invited to compete in a free-entry pickleball tournament at 4 p.m. tomorrow (Friday) in Hadlock. The event is sponsored by Katie’s Save as a way to raise mental health awareness!

The winning team will receive $50 to Dutch Bros. Click this link to sign up now, as spots are limited!

Join Fusion for a cozy night of food and entertainment, starting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16!

We’re hosting a hot pot ingredient competition that promises a heated battle and delectable results. Then, we’ll enjoy some tasty ramen with the ingredients from the game. To top off the night, we’ll relax and enjoy a movie together, making it a perfect way to spend time with friends!

Don’t miss out! Follow this link to sign up now. If you have any questions, reach out to Giang at ghuynh19@georgefox.edu.

Are you spending Thanksgiving break on campus? Sign up here to pre-order meals to eat while Bon Appetit is closed Thursday and Friday.

Pre-orders close Friday, Nov. 17. Pick-up is Wednesday, Nov. 22, between 2 and 6 p.m.

If you have any questions, please email Katie Anderson at andersonk@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. this Friday, Nov. 10, to witness their journey and find out who will win the title of “Mr. Bruin 2023,” while making a difference in our community.

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.

Have you heard? The FAFSA is changing this year, which means there may be changes to your federal financial aid! You’re invited to join us for a special webinar where we’ll discuss everything you need to know about the new process and how it may impact you.

The FAFSA Simplification Webinar will be on Friday, Nov. 10, at 1 p.m. Register now at this link to learn:

• Who should contribute to the FAFSA
• What and who a custodial parent is
• How direct data sharing with the IRS works
• What happens now if your family has more than one student in college
• What to do while you wait for the FAFSA to open

We’ll end with a Q&A session to help answer all of your questions. We look forward to seeing you there!

Join us for CREO Chapel tonight (Wednesday) at 6:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons. It’s a great opportunity to experience God’s goodness through art. Chapel credit is available.

Contact Coraleigh Speer at cspeer22@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Join University Recreation for a fun hike on the coast this Sunday, Nov. 12! Like always, anyone can hop on this trip and we’ll take care of all of the leadership and logistics.

Sign up by going here, and contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu with any questions.

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 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.

Have you scheduled your ARC appointment yet? Don’t miss out on a chance to meet with our fabulous ARC consultants who are here to help you with papers, time management, learning strategies, and note-taking.

The ARC is open Monday through Thursday from 1 to 10 p.m. and Friday from noon to 4 p.m. We offer 25- or 50-minute appointments. To schedule an appointment, go to the TracCloud icon on Canvas, go to traccloud.georgefox.edu, or come into the ARC in the Murdock Library and schedule an appointment.

We offer friendly vibes, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and snacks during your visit!

If you have any questions, you can call us at 503-554-2327 or email us at the_arc@georgefox.edu. We look forward to meeting with you before the end of the semester!

The Bruin basketball programs officially open their 2023-24 seasons this week with games scheduled at home tomorrow (Thursday) and Sunday.

The men’s team hosts Chapman tomorrow at 7 p.m., and the women play host to Stevens Sunday at 2 p.m. You can present your George Fox ID for free admission to all games.

Stay updated on this week’s Bruin Athletics schedule, including the final home football game on Saturday, and view the complete winter schedules at this link.

There is tree work being done in the quad area today and Friday (Nov. 8 and Nov. 10). Please follow the detour signs and do not walk through work zones. Thank you!

Come to a discussion with the hosts of the remarkable Oregon politics podcast, The Oregon Bridge, about how to have civil conversations from across partisan lines. The event will be in Hoover 105 on Monday, Nov. 13, at 7:15 p.m.

Democratic state legislator Ben Bowman and Republican political activist Reagan Knopp team up to run this podcast, despite the distinction in their political views, and they host guests of a wide range of views themselves.

Come hear about how they succeed at working together, the reactions they get from those in their parties who are more polarized, what effect they hope to have on the toxicity in our current politics, and what the rest of us can do to help achieve those goals.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Ron Mock at rmock@georgefox.edu.

The George Fox physical therapy department, along with the Career and Academic Planning Center, will host our first Physical Therapy Career Fair this Monday, Nov. 13, from 3:30 to 7 p.m. in Canyon Commons.

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

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

Greetings! In the weeks leading up to the Thanksgiving break, stop by the Chess Club. Meetings are held every week on Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Murdock Library’s Room 209.

There is no need to bring supplies, only a winning attitude! All skill levels are welcome, and instruction is provided if you want it. Come join the fun!

Email Kiernan at kmctaggart22@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Experiencing stress, aches, pains, or just want to feel relaxed? Come get a massage from a Doctor of Physical Therapy student! Don’t miss our last event of the semester!

Our mission is to improve our community’s health by offering discounted massages to students and employees ($25) and community members ($30). We are offering 25-minute massages Friday, Nov. 10, from 3 to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 11, from 9 to 1:30 p.m. in the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd., in Newberg).

Your contribution will help fund our medical service trip to Uganda. Donations are also welcome; there will be a tip jar on site! You can register for a massage using this Google Form.

If you have questions, reach out to Karlie Stewart at kstewart19@georgefox.edu.