The Daily Bruin

The university community is invited to join the Science and Religion Club for a special presentation at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30, in Canyon Commons 102. Computer science professor Brian Snider will give a short talk about artificial intelligence technologies, followed by a discussion of how these technologies might be considered in light of Christian understandings of the world.

There will be free junk food, and elective chapel credit is available for students!

Contact Elizah Stephens (estephens13@georgefox.edu) for more information.

You’ve only got a few chances left to see Bruin athletes at home this fall. This week’s home athletic events are:

• Friday, Oct. 27, 7 p.m.: Men’s Soccer vs. Whitworth
• Saturday, Oct. 28, 2:30 p.m.: Football vs. Lewis & Clark
• Sunday, Oct. 29, noon: Women’s Soccer vs. Lewis & Clark
• Sunday, Oct. 29, 2:30 p.m.: Men’s Soccer vs. Whitman

Visit athletics.georgefox.edu for more information.

Come out tonight (Thursday) to hear Keith Lango, an icon in the world of animation. He’s currently an animator at Valve, a leading developer of one of the most innovative games of the decade, Portal. He has also been an animator at Blur Studio, Big Idea Productions and VFX Studios, animating movies and 3D games such as Disney’s “Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas,” “Portal 2,” “Team Fortress 2” and several VeggieTales episodes.

Join us in Canyon Commons at 7 p.m. Come hear this Seattle creative talk about his life as an animator, director and artist for over 22 years, and hear how he’s expanding beyond animation into story, films, ideas and faith.

Contact Colleen Sump (csump@georgefox.edu) for more information.

The Houses and Apartments West neighborhood on campus is hosting trick-or-treating from 6 to 7 p.m. on Halloween, Oct. 31! This is open to all students, faculty and staff.

This is a family-friendly environment, so bring those cute kiddos! Costumes are encouraged for all ages. There will also be a carved pumpkin contest happening at Hoskins House, so stop by and cast your vote for the best pumpkin.

Contact Abby Baker (abaker14@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Hey everyone! This week in Coast to Coast swing dance we will have a spooky Halloween theme. Come dress up in a Halloween costume (or don’t … that’s fine, too) and come to have fun. All levels of dancers are  welcome. We hope to see you all there for some spooky fun.

The dance will go from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, in the FoxHole. Contact Justin Chang (jchang15@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

A George Fox alumnus invites the university community to join in the Great Turkey Fumble 5K/1K run this year on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 23. This event is a benefit for Newberg FISH. Last year, the event raised more than $1,900 and 250 pounds of nonperishable food for Newberg FISH.

Here are the details …

• Date: Thursday, Nov. 23
• Location: Newberg High School’s football field
• Time: 8:45 a.m.
• Cost: $26; $15 (under age 10)
• All entries receive a free football and T-shirt!

Volunteers are also needed. If you are interested in volunteering, or wish to learn more, contact Brad Mordhurst at brady.mordhorst@gmail.com.

The undergraduate admissions office is welcoming hundreds of students to campus Thursday and Friday, Oct. 26-27. Please be courteous to our guests by avoiding the Stevens and Hoover parking lots on Thursday afternoon and all day Friday.

As an additional option beyond street parking, staff and faculty are welcome to utilize the 99W parking lot on both days. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Kelly Friesen at ext. 2248 or kfriesen@georgefox.edu.

Thank you!

Tonight (Thursday) is the next meeting of the monthly event series Koinonia, a gathering at which we learn about and celebrate the many cultures represented in our student body. This month we will gather for rich discussions, delicious food and awesome activities in partnership with the Latino Heritage Club!

The LHC strives to support the George Fox Latino community and create space for the university to experience Latino food, art, dances and traditions. The club works toward emphasizing the importance of higher education for the Latino community.

Please join us for Koinonia in Canyon Commons 103 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Together, we can bring the culture and learn the culture!

Contact Kevin Tshilombo (ktshilombo16@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Due to popular demand, the Health and Counseling Center has added a second stress management class. Learn strategies to manage and overcome your stress and anxiety! Develop the skills to be free from unnecessary worry and fear. Classes meet at 5 p.m. on Nov. 2, Nov. 9 and Nov. 16.

Space is limited to the first 15, so call 503.554.2340 to register.

Interested in volunteering on a monthly basis mentoring kids and teens in foster care? Want to help give their foster parents a night off? Volunteer with Foster Parents Night Out (FPNO).

These events happen on a monthly basis from 4 to 8 p.m. at Church on the Hill in McMinnville. A training is coming up this Sunday, Oct. 29, and next Sunday, with this week’s training at Beaverton Foursquare Church from 2 to 5 p.m.

Email Jamie Kitchen at embracegfu@gmail.com if you are interested!

Are you looking for on-campus employment? Are you driven by details and accuracy? Do you enjoy making sure things are running smoothly and correctly?

If so, you should apply for our student worker position in undergraduate admissions operations! Please read the current job posing on Handshake (#1094900 Office Assistant – Undergraduate Admissions) and apply if you think you would be a good fit for working behind the scenes in undergraduate admissions. The position is for fall 2017 through spring 2018.

CMCO students are hosting auditions for an upcoming comedy film, from 3 to 5 p.m. this Sunday, Oct. 29, in the Media Center. We are looking for two males and one female between the ages of 16 and 22.

If interested, email Jake Thiessen at jthiessen15@georgefox.edu.

Students, will your family be joining us for Family Weekend? If so, give them some love at our home football game on Saturday, Oct. 28. Submit a short message to your family (120 characters or fewer) to be displayed on the video board during the game, set for a 2:30 p.m. kickoff against Lewis & Clark.

The deadline for submission is today (Thursday) at 5 p.m. Send your submissions and any questions to Brittany Baker (bbaker@georgefox.edu).

Have you recently planned an event, or are you planning one now? If so, please take a few minutes to fill out our short survey. Our Marketing 260 (with Laurie Koehler) project team is putting together a marketing plan for our teammate’s small business. Your response will aid us greatly in our search on how to best fill the needs of event planners.

Respondents may be entered to win a $25 Amazon gift card! Fill out the whole survey with your best answers, provide your email address and you will automatically be entered to win! Act now, because the drawing is only available to those who fill out the survey by this Sunday, Oct. 29. We will contact the winner in the first week of November.

If you have any questions, please contact Julianne Robinson at jrobinson16@georgefox.edu.

Event Planning/Audio Services Survey

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.

How do you feel about on-campus activities? Do you feel lost or confused on what is even going on on campus? Would you like to see a more central source of news on campus? Tell us about what you think in this exciting survey!

Fox Life Survey

Thank you for your feedback!
– Patrick James Fredrick I (pfrederick14@george.edu)

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.

Do you own a reusable bottle? Fill out our Marketing 260 survey so we can better understand what you’re looking for in your go-to bottle!

Your Go-To Bottle

Thanks for your feedback!
– Kelli Craft (kcraft17@georgefox.edu)

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.

Marketing Communications is looking for a talented individual to work in collaboration with the university photographer to create photo content and help with social media projects. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow their photography portfolio, gain new marketing skills, learn about social media, and gain photo experience in a variety of settings.

The position is open only to students able to work evenings/weekends. Application requirements are available on Handshake. Email Sarah Small at ssmall@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Students, will your family be joining us for Family Weekend? If so, give them some love at our home football game on Saturday, Oct. 28. Submit a short message to your family (120 characters or fewer) to be displayed on the video board during the game, set for a 2:30 p.m. kickoff against Lewis & Clark.

The deadline for submission is tomorrow (Thursday) at 5 p.m. Send your submissions and any questions to Brittany Baker (bbaker@georgefox.edu).

Come join us for the Student Concert tomorrow night (Thursday) at 9 p.m. in the Bruin Den. Come out to support our local talents on campus!

Questions? Contact Alaina Hill (ahill15@georgefox.edu).

The Friendsview Retirement Community is hosting an all-Christmas garage sale and would like to invite George Fox students to come out and take advantage of a special “half-off sale” for students only.

Swing by Saturday, Nov. 4, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and find great deals on Christmas decorations.

Have questions? Contact Kathryn Saunders at ksaunders@georgefox.edu.