The Daily Bruin

The annual Homecoming tradition is back again! There is one crystal medallion hidden somewhere on this campus, and the first student to find it will win $200. Follow the clues released every day on the George Fox Instagram story (@georgefoxuniversity) and you could be the lucky winner.

If you find it first, DM a photo through Instagram with the medallion to claim your prize!

Questions? Contact Sarah Reid (sreid@georgefox.edu).

Are you interested in helping people? Have you ever considered a degree in social work? Social work is a profession for those with a desire to help people improve their lives. If this sounds exciting to you, please stop by one of our info sessions to find out more about the major and about the many opportunities a degree in social work can provide!

We’ll be hosting both a morning session from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. and an evening gathering from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28, in Hoover 208.

Donuts will be provided at the morning session, and pizza will be provided at the evening session!

Contact Kim Rapp (rappk@georgefox.edu) with any questions. Faculty, please tell your students about this opportunity!

Thank you for all the time, energy, heart and sweat you invested in Serve Day. What a success! We’ve been hearing stories about some of the ways God used this day and this community to spread a little grace and peace in our corner of the world. We’re so thankful.

More than 2,000 people were involved in Serve Day in various ways. We know that this means that more than 2,000 people saw different sides of Serve Day; we are eager to learn about these experiences. If you have any feedback you’d like to share regarding Serve Day, we’d be happy to receive it. Please use this form to offer that feedback.

Grace and peace!
– The Serve Day Team

Students who are competent in at least one digital skill double the number of jobs available to them! Google Analytics is one of those digital skills. and you have the opportunity to become Google Analytics-certified by participating this fall in the George Fox Google Analytics Lab.

What is Google Analytics? It’s an online data analysis tool that provides insight on how consumers behave. Businesses and organizations are all looking for people who know how to use Google Analytics. This will definitely be a “door opener” when you look for jobs or internships. Since 2011, jobs using data analytics have grown 372 percent!

The lab is led by Rob Leslie, the university’s director of digital strategy. Join us tonight (Monday) at 5:30 p.m. in Roberts 117.

For more information, contact Daniel Griffith at dgriffith14@georgefox.edu.

During the fall semester, LIBA 100 students are invited to come to the Writing Studio at the ARC on the first floor of the Murdock Learning Resource Center (the library, same room as ARC) to meet with a writing studio instructor for advice on essay assignments, drafting and revising, portfolio preparation, timed writing assessment strategies, and so on. Students can also make appointments with their writing studio instructor through email.

The Writing Studio at the ARC is open in the fall semester (weeks 3-13) each Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon.

The university community is invited to a special presentation, “Peace and the Environment: Theology,” at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 25, in Hoover 105 (note location change). Join us for good conversation centered around the topic of living out a vibrant faith as a part of an environmentally challenged world with speaker Cherice Bock.

The hope is to be able think deeply together about how our vocation and daily practices can integrate an awareness of current environmental problems and work toward solutions with the love of neighbor and nature in mind. The main goal is to inspire creative thinking through emphasizing the beauty and wonder of God’s creation within a biblical framework of hope and neighborly love. Elective chapel credit is available for students.

Contact Elizah Stephens (elizah.stephens@gmail.com) with any questions.

Join us for the second annual George Fox Homecoming Alumni of Color reception from noon to 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 22, in Canyon Commons 101. Students, staff and faculty are welcome. There is no charge to attend.

Please RSVP to Tiona Cage at tcage@georgefox.edu.

George Fox University’s yearbook publication is currently seeking passionate, collaborative and creatively minded photographers and writers to help make this year’s edition of The Student Collective.

If you are interested in joining the team, please take a few minutes to complete the application available on this website. The deadline to apply is Sunday, Sept. 24.

Questions? Contact Tyler Sloan (ascstudentcollective@georgefox.edu).

Tomorrow (Tuesday), two special agents from the FBI will be on campus to share about internship and job opportunities within their organization. Over the past few years a number of alumni from George Fox have been hired to work as field agents and administrators within the FBI.

No matter your year or major, if you’ve ever dreamed about working for the FBI or a similar agency, this is your chance to learn the steps you need to take to make that dream a reality. Mark your calendar for Tuesday, Sept. 19, from noon to 12:50 p.m. in Canyon Commons 103. Feel free to bring your lunch in with you!

Bruins LEAD is back! This is open to anyone and everyone who wants to become a better leader. Snacks will be provided!

Sessions meet from 8:40 to 9:40 p.m. in Hoover 105. Here is the remaining schedule for the semester:

• Sept. 18 (tonight): Natalie Turner, director of swimming
• Oct. 3: Jim Bray, assistant softball coach
• Oct. 17: Katie Mastropaolo, head women’s lacrosse coach
• Oct. 24: Kevin Kopple, assistant baseball coach and director of game management

Questions? Contact Kelsea Meyers at kmeyers@georgefox.edu. Both students and employees are welcome!

I lost my purse in the quad on Serve Day. It’s an all-black purse with gold and is made of leather.

If you have any information, please contact me. You can call or text me at 509-209-4806 or email me at alopez16@georgefox.edu.

Thanks so much for any help you can provide.

– Aalyah

The first tailgate of the football season is today (Saturday) in the quad! The first 150 students who come will get a free T-shirt! There will be free food, games and body paint to get pumped up for our Bruin football team! And if you’re lucky, you might be able to take a picture with Pennington the Bear.

Come join us as we get excited about our Bruins! See you there!

I lost my purse in the quad on Serve Day. It’s an all-black purse with gold and is made of leather.

If you have any information, please contact me. You can call or text me at 509-209-4806 or email me at alopez16@georgefox.edu.

Thanks so much for any help you can provide.

– Aalyah

The Critical Hit Club will be meeting tonight (Saturday) between 6 and 10 p.m. in Stevens 208. Players both new and old are welcome to join us in a night of Dungeons and Dragons!

Experienced players will be helping to make characters for anyone interested. We are always looking for more to join us in adventuring. Pizza will be provided, but feel free to bring snacks and drinks.

Contact Skyler Younger (syounger15@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

The physical therapy department 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 take care of your condition.

Volunteers are needed for either a one- or two-hour session beginning at 12:30 p.m. and ending at 2:30 on Tuesday, Sept. 26, at the Roberts Center. Please email or call Linda Dallof at ldallof@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2451 to sign up.

Hello everyone! Join us for a swing dance tonight (Saturday)! We’ll get started at 6:30 p.m. with the beginner lesson, followed by the intermediate lesson at 7 p.m. and the open dance at 7:30 p.m.

We’ll meet in the FoxHole. Hope to see you all there!

Have questions? Contact Andrea Roberts (aroberts14@georgefox.edu).

Are you trying to find a church home but don’t have any way to get there? Some of our wonderful local churches are sending shuttles every week in September, so you can easily get to church and have people to sit with when you get there.

For details about churches offering a Church Lift this Sunday, check out this link.

Food! Games! Fun! Hello! The first meeting of Mu Kappa is happening this Tuesday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m. at the International House!

Mu Kappa is a community for missionary kids or kids who have lived overseas. Our meetings consist of a relaxed time to hang out, eat food, play games, and just take a break with cool people! Everyone is welcome, and we would love to see you there.

Contact Cayla Smith (smithc15@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

All are invited to come to the kickoff meeting for Fusion, the Asian American Club, at 7 p.m. tomorrow night (Sunday) in the FoxHole. Come and enjoy some ice cream and great company while we introduce our club officers and discuss our vision for this year.

Questions? Contact Asteria Yiu (ayiu15@georgefox.edu).

Thank you for all the time, energy, heart and sweat you invested in Serve Day. What a success! We’ve been hearing stories about some of the ways God used this day and this community to spread a little grace and peace in our corner of the world. We’re so thankful.

More than 2,000 people were involved in Serve Day in various ways. We know that this means that more than 2,000 people saw different sides of Serve Day; we are eager to learn about these experiences. If you have any feedback you’d like to share regarding Serve Day, we’d be happy to receive it. Please use this form to offer that feedback.

Grace and peace!
– The Serve Day Team