The Daily Bruin

According to some polls (Department of Human Services, Oregon Health Plan, etc.), at least 25 percent of Newberg lies beneath the national poverty line. Helping those in need is a very special calling, but often goes undefined.

One way to give back to the community is by mentoring youth. Little Bruins is a youth mentoring program. Unlike in the past, George Fox is partnering with various agencies from the Newberg School District to provide multiple volunteer avenues to mentor youth, including:

• One-on-one
• Big Bruin/Little Bruin mentoring with elementary and middle schoolers
• MyZone middle school activity center, and
• AVID tutoring program for adolescents

If you are interested in giving back to the community and gaining valuable experience working with youth, come to the Little Bruins info session on Wednesday, Sept. 7, in Bauman Auditorium just after Vespers. You have the opportunity to make a real difference in these young people’s lives.

Contact Alexa Aldridge (aaldridge15@georgefox.edu) or Sean Robertson (srobertson14@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Thank you!

Van reservations will now only be accepted via email. There has been some confusion when reservations have been taken over the phone. We are now requiring student groups to have written approval before making reservations.

Exceptions will be given for same-day reservations. Cancellations can be submitted via email or phone. Please send all van reservations to Debby O’Kelley at dokelley@georgefox.edu or Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu.

Thank you,
– Plant Services (ext. 2011)

Need some help as a new semester gets underway? In an Academic Resource Center-sponsored workshop, “Mischief Managed: How to Start the Semester Off Well,” Rick Muthiah, director of learning support services, will cover topics that include how to manage your time, build relationships with professors and develop study strategies.

The workshop is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 8, from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m. in Hoover 105.

Questions? Contact Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.

Just a reminder that today (Monday) is Labor Day and that the Portland campus will be closed. Courier service will run this week on Tuesday and Thursday. Because the couriers will not be operating, Mail Services will only be delivering packages at the window and will not be accepting any outgoing mail or packages today.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2551.

Ever dream of hosting your own radio show? Well, now you can make that dream a reality! KFOX is seeking out anyone interested in hosting a radio show, be it comedy, current events, campus news, sports, etc.

Interested? Please fill out our application and let us know! It will only take you a couple minutes!

All are welcome to the second Liberal Arts and Critical Issues presentation tonight (Monday), when Gulzar Ahmed, co-founder of the Islamic Society of Greater Portland and past president of the American Muslim Alliance, speaks in Hoover 105. The same presentation will be made from 5 to 6 p.m. and from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Ahmed is co-chair of the Interfaith Council of Greater Portland and a board member of the Institute for Christian-Muslim Understanding. He speaks at various churches, schools and organizations on the subjects of Islam, interfaith relations, and the importance of promoting understanding and cooperation between various faiths. The evening’s original speaker, Wajdi Said, was unable to speak.

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

Want to play on the university’s drumline? We host weekly practices and play at home games. No experience necessary!

Contact Sydney Soetenga at soetenga18@gmail.com for more info.

Do you enjoy helping people? Have you considered a career as a school counselor, school psychologist, clinical mental health counselor, or couple and family counselor? Interested in trauma counseling or play therapy?

If so, then join an upcoming Graduate School of Counseling information meeting to learn about masters-level counseling programs offered at George Fox. Your bachelor’s degree does not need to be in psychology to apply.

An info meeting is scheduled from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21, in Room 155A at the Portland Center. Register online here or sign up for a one-on-one informational meeting online at this link.

Contact Joel Moore at jmoore@georgefox.edu or 503-554-6166 if you have questions.

According to some polls (Department of Human Services, Oregon Health Plan, etc.), at least 25 percent of Newberg lies beneath the national poverty line. Helping those in need is a very special calling, but often goes undefined.

One way to give back to the community is by mentoring youth. Little Bruins is a youth mentoring program. Unlike in the past, George Fox is partnering with various agencies from the Newberg School District to provide multiple volunteer avenues to mentor youth, including:

• One-on-one
• Big Bruin/Little Bruin mentoring with elementary and middle schoolers
• MyZone middle school activity center, and
• AVID tutoring program for adolescents

If you are interested in giving back to the community and gaining valuable experience working with youth, come to the Little Bruins info session on Wednesday, Sept. 7, in Bauman Auditorium just after Vespers. You have the opportunity to make a real difference in these young people’s lives.

Contact Alexa Aldridge (aaldridge15@georgefox.edu) or Sean Robertson (srobertson14@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Thank you!

Consider adding Technical Writing (WRIT 240) to your spring schedule. The class meets from 1 to 1:50 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Here’s a few reasons to add it:

• Technical Writing is an extremely practical course that will help anyone who plans to work in an organization (business, research, education, nonprofit) write more effective reports, letters, memos and emails.
• It will look good on your resume. Surveys tell us that effective writing skills are at the top of employers’ lists in the hiring process.
• The instructor, Gary Tandy, has 15 years of experience as a full-time and contract technical writer for business and educational organizations.
• While this class may have the most direct application to science, engineering and business majors, liberal arts or humanities majors can also benefit. The major writing project for the class can be tailored to your major or career interest.

Questions? Contact Tandy at gtandy@georgefox.edu.

Come to the football tailgate starting at 11 a.m. today (Saturday) and participate in a number of fun activities, including our poster contest. Winners will be announced at halftime for a prize. The fun is happening in the Bauman parking lot.

See you there!

Welcome back, swingers! The start of a new year means that swing is back in motion tonight (Saturday) in the FoxHole! The beginner lesson starts at 6:30 p.m., and the intermediate lesson starts at 7 p.m. No prior dancing experience is needed! Come dance your worries away!

We hope to see you there. Contact Michael Rooney (mrooney14@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Finding a church home while you are away at college is such an important source of refreshment, soul care, and a natural place to serve. The Office for Spiritual and Intercultural Life offers an online directory of local churches.

If the campus pastors can help you navigate this list, please don’t hesitate to pull us aside after chapel, swing by our office, or email us at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

Just a reminder that Monday, Sept. 5, is Labor Day and that the Portland campus will be closed. Courier service will run on Tuesday and Thursday this coming week. Because the couriers will not be operating, Mail Services will only be delivering packages at the window and will not be accepting any outgoing mail or packages on Monday.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2551.

Come join us for the final “Turning of the Page” for Volume 6 of The Saint John’s Bible: The Gospels and Acts. Paul Anderson will be leafing through the beautiful pages of the volume we have had on display for the past year; take in the artistic beauty of this illuminated biblical masterpiece. We’ll meet from 4 to 4:30 p.m. in the MLRC today (Friday).

On display as of next week will be Volume 1: The Pentateuch. Contact Paul at panderso@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Congratulations to the following students who won big at Grocery Outlet Night during Welcome Weekend:

Riley Olson and Audrey Pierce won longboards, Josh Nelson won Skullcandy headphones, and Janet Benitez and Leila Seamster each won the grand prize – free groceries for the school year!

Don’t forget that every Wednesday is George Fox day at the Newberg Grocery Outlet, and all students and staff get 5 percent off their purchase!

Students: We have heard from several of you that an incorrect parking brochure was mailed along with your 2016-17 parking permit. We apologize for this inconvenience and ask you to please click on this link to view and download the correct parking brochure. You can also stop by the security office to get the correct one.

The campus will look a little different tomorrow (Saturday) as we prepare to host around 3,000 guests at our first football game of the year that afternoon at 1 p.m.. Here are some things to make note of:

Bauman Parking Lot
Be sure to move your cars out of the Bauman parking lot on Friday evening. This space will be dedicated to vendors and tailgating on Saturday. Stop by on Saturday and check out all of the food and activities happening before the game!

Entrances to the Football Game
There will be two entrances into the game and both are located in the Bauman parking lot, directly behind the stadium.

Wheeler Sports Center Closed
The Wheeler Sports Center will be closed from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. This means the basketball gym, racquetball courts and locker rooms will be closed. The Fitness Center will remain open for normal business hours, but you will need to enter through the hallway entrance located on the field level, toward the end of the building near the tennis courts. There will be security officers who will ask you where you are headed; just let them know that you are going to work out.

Bauman Walkway
The sidewalk located between the football stadium and Bauman will be closed. Please walk around the building and do not move the barricade.

Barricades
If you see a barricade, it is there for a reason. Please do not move them, jump over them, crawl under them, or unlock them.

Circle Parking Lot
The circle parking lot near Wheeler will be closed for the day. This space is reserved for officials to park in. Officials will arrive as early as 8:30 a.m.

Sideline Passes
No one will be granted field access without a sideline pass. Sideline passes are issued to those who are required to work and/or have official business during the game.

Tickets
Students and staff can show their ID cards at the gate to get into the game. Additional tickets can be purchased at the gate or online by visiting this ticket link.

We hope to see you at the game at 1 p.m. and the tailgates prior to that! We will be taking on the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.

Questions? Contact Elise Trask at etrask@georgefox.edu or Sarah Reid at sreid@georgefox.edu.

Calling all those interested in English and theatre (majors and minors, being in shows, helping backstage, working on The Crescent, etc.)!

Join us at 5 p.m. tonight (Friday) for our annual Theatre/English Kickoff Party. You’ll get a chance to meet fellow students interested in these disciplines and the department’s faculty and staff.

Dinner will be served, so come hungry! We will gather in Wood-Mar Auditorium.

Questions? Contact Kathy Harris at kharris@georgefox.edu.

Today (Friday) marks our first Lifted Hands prayer gathering of this year. Please join us at 2 p.m. in the Prayer Chapel as we lift up the needs of our community in prayer.

For more information, contact Zack Tewksbury at ZTewksbury14@georgefox.edu.