The Daily Bruin

Due to a family emergency, special guest John Foubert will be unable to speak on the Newberg campus today (Tuesday) and tomorrow (Wednesday) as originally scheduled. Foubert, a professor of higher education and student affairs administration at Oklahoma State University, was to speak on the important topic of ending sexual violence.

Foubert expressed his regrets for being unable to speak to the George Fox community at this time. The university plans to reschedule his visit on a future date to be determined.

Questions? Contact the student life office at studentlife@georgefox.edu.

Before you can change the world, let the world change you! Study abroad for a semester.

Want to learn more? Join us for a Study Abroad Fair tomorrow (Wednesday) in the EHS (Ron Gregory) Atrium. Come learn about your opportunities to study abroad for a semester through George Fox! Representatives from more than 10 different programs in almost 40 countries will be available for questions and information. Everyone is welcome! The fair will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Questions? Contact Lynn Scott in the Center for Study Abroad, at lscott@georgefox.edu or ext. 2150.

Faculty, please let your students know about this opportunity.

The Wheeler Fitness Center will be closed this Friday and Saturday, Oct. 7-8, for fall break. It will reopen for regular hours on Sunday (1-7 p.m.).

Have a wonderful, exercise-filled weekend!

If you missed dance team tryouts last time, you have another chance! Come prepared to dance with our new coach, former Portland Trail Blazer dancer Kimberly Kjersten!

Tryouts will be from 8 to 9:30 p.m. tonight (Tuesday) in Wheeler Sports Center’s Room 211. Questions? Contact Adina McConaughey at amcconaughey@georgefox.edu.

Exercise your civic right and responsibility to vote in the upcoming election! BestColleges.com recently published a helpful voting guide for students, which is useful for both first-time and out-of-state voters.

BestColleges.com has no political affiliation, but provides this resource to encourage and increase voting participation among college students.

The university community is invited to chapel today (Tuesday) as alumnus actor Rich Swingle (class of 1991) presents a one-man program, “Big Fish, Little Worm,” at 10:50 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium. Tomorrow night in Vespers, we’ll take a look at Romans 5 beginning at 7 p.m. in Bauman.

Looking ahead, next week we’ll host an info meeting about upcoming SpIL trips over the winter, spring and summer breaks. If you’re interested in any of these trips, join us Wednesday, Oct. 12, right after Vespers in Bauman.

Have you ever thought about living and working overseas? Are you passionate about serving people and their communities? Come join Lisa Snell, a Peace Corps recruiter who served in the Peace Corps in Morocco for two years, at an info session on Wednesday, Oct. 5, from noon to 1 p.m. in Canyon Commons (Room 101).

Serving in the Peace Corps is a great way to immerse yourself in a new culture, learn a new language, and have the experience of a lifetime. Bring your lunch and join us to learn about Peace Corps experiences, ask questions about service, and gain tips to guide you through the application process. Register to attend at this link.

Faculty, please let your students know about this opportunity.

Contact the IDEA Center with questions.

Before traveling to Sam Houston University to present his “Encounters with Beethoven” program this Friday, music professor Kenn Willson will perform music from the concert for the George Fox community tomorrow (Wednesday) from 9 to 10 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

Feel free to swing by any time as your schedule allows for this “open house” play-through.

Ever wonder what’s for dinner? Want to know what the Bruin Den’s special is, without walking over? Trying to plan out your meals for the day? Now you can! Bon Appetit posts our menus daily on our website at georgefox.cafebonappetit.com.

You can also subscribe to “menu mail” from our website and get the daily menu for the Canyon Commons, the Bruin Den or Bridge Cafe emailed directly to your inbox!

All students are invited to come hear special guest John Foubert speak on two important topics: “How Pornography Harms” and “Ending Sexual Violence.”

Foubert, a professor of higher education and student affairs administration at Oklahoma State University, will be on campus Tuesday, Oct. 4, and Wednesday, Oct. 5. You won’t want to miss what he has to say on these important topics (elective chapel credit is available as well!).

How Pornography Harms: A Conversation with Students (session for all students)

• Tuesday, Oct. 4, 8:30-9:45 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101/102

Ending Sexual Violence

• A Conversation with Women (session for women): Tuesday, Oct. 4, 7-8 p.m. in Hoover 105
• A Conversation with Men (session for men): Wednesday, Oct. 5, 8:15-9:15 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101/102/103

Foubert has written several books and articles on these topics and is a sought-after speaker and consultant to colleges across the nation and the military. He makes frequent appearances on CNN and NPR, and is cited regularly in news outlets like the Huffington Post, The New York Times and U.S. News & World Report. He has testified before Congress and briefed the White House and the Pentagon about how to end sexual violence.

If you have questions, please feel free to contact the student life office at studentlife@georgefox.edu.

If you are a global business major, an accounting major or anyone else interested in the opportunity to study business in international settings, come to an International Business Institute (IBI) info meeting from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, in Hoover 102.

IBI is designed with business in mind for a unique study abroad experience. The 10-week program incorporates the international dimensions of business and culture by integrating academic study with international field experience. It includes periods of residence in key locations as well as coordinated visits and presentations in the major political and economic centers of Russia, The European Union, India and China.

Though the meeting begins at 4:30 p.m., stop by anytime during the session to learn about these exciting opportunities that build skills and competency in global business and cultural awareness – a critical need for today’s business careers.

Questions? Contact Kelly Borror at kborror@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!

Monday, Oct. 3, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Hoover 208. Pizza will be provided!
Thursday, Oct. 6, from 10:45-11:45 a.m. in Hoover 208. Donuts will be provided!

Questions? Contact Kim Rapp at rappk@georgefox.edu.

Faculty, please let your students know about these sessions.

Join us tonight (Monday) for an Art Talk lecture featuring Althea Murphy Price, a sculptor and printmaker. She received her Master of Arts in printmaking and painting from Purdue University and a Master of Fine Arts in printmaking from the Tyler School of Art at Temple University in Philadelphia.

She has presented her work internationally, sharing her unique method of using synthetic hair as her medium to sculpt and make prints that comment on a personal and cultural history of hair.

Don’t miss out on hearing from Althea tonight at 6 p.m. at the Chehalem Cultural Center (415 E. Sheridan St.).

Contact Annie Lunt (alunt13@georgefox.edu) with questions.

Doctor of physical therapy students are hosting a hair-raising “The Running Dead” 5K walk/run on Saturday, Oct. 29, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Chased by zombies through a forested trail, runners will attempt to beat the odds of survival. Costumes of all kinds (not just zombies) are encouraged, and a prize will be awarded for best costume.

The race will begin in the Roberts Center parking lot. Come join the fun by registering at this link. You can also find us on Facebook here.

Ever wonder how those spectacular special effects for Grimm, The Librarians and The Last Knights are created? If so, come to Canyon Commons (Rooms 101/102) at 7 p.m. tonight (Monday) and meet visual effects (VFX) master and business entrepreneur Fred Ruff.

Fred will share the movie magic behind special effects and talk about the other professionals in the entertainment industry, including writers, storytellers, artists and business people. Whatever your major, there’s something for you on Monday night. Popcorn and other movie treats provided!

Get a glimpse of Fred’s work here! To find out more about this event, click this link.

Faculty, please tell your students about this event!

Do tests drive you crazy? You read the book, did the assignments, studied the night before, and still didn’t do as well as you wanted on your test. What else can you do?

This Thursday, Oct. 6, Rick Muthiah, director of Learning Support Services, will cover several strategies for improving performance on tests in an ARC-sponsored workshop, “How to Get A’s on All Your Tests (or at Least Become a Better Test Taker).” Join us from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m. in Hoover 105.

Questions? Contact Rick at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.

Want to do something tangible for local foster parents? Embrace Ministries, an outreach ministry of George Fox that helps show hospitality to those in the foster care system, is hosting Foster Parents’ Night Out, a monthly event where we provide a fun and safe place for children in foster care to hang out so their parents can have a night out.

Dates planned are Nov. 5, Jan. 4 and Feb. 4. If you are interested in helping out or learning more, please email Jamie Kitchen at jkitchen15@georgefox.edu.

Join us for the sixth Liberal Arts and Critical Issues presentation of the semester tonight (Monday), when Natasha Haunsperger, an officer in the Portland Police Department, speaks on the topic “Transcending Exile” in Hoover 105. The same presentation will be made from 5 to 6 p.m. and from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Haunsperger will speak about the Portland police work to holistically engage with Muslim refugee and immigrant communities while assisting with the navigation of the criminal justice system.

The theme for this semester’s LACI series is “Islam and the West.” For more information, contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

The School of Nursing and the School of Social Work will be holding a joint simulation for our senior students to “walk a mile” in the shoes of those facing poverty. For this simulation to be successful, we are in need of volunteers to play the role of the community agencies the students will interact with.

The simulation will be held Wednesday, Oct. 12, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. and again on Wednesday, Oct. 19, in the Canyon Commons 101 and 102. If you are interested in volunteering on one or both days or have questions, please contact Molly Murphy at mmurphy@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2963.

We look forward to sharing this journey with you!

If you missed dance team tryouts last time, you have another chance! Come prepared to dance with our new coach, former Portland Trail Blazer dancer Kimberly Kjersten!

Tryouts will be from 8 to 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 4, in Wheeler Sports Center’s Room 211. Questions? Contact Adina McConaughey at amcconaughey@georgefox.edu.