The Daily Bruin

The campus community is invited to the next installment of the “Islam and the West” Liberal Arts and Critical Issues series this Monday, Oct. 27, in Hoover 105. The session runs from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. and features Lisa Ohlen Harris, author of the Middle East memoir Through the Veil.

Harris will present “My Muslim Sisters,” in which she will share glimpses into the lives of several Muslim women who befriended her during the years she lived in Jordan and Syria. The same session is presented from 5 to 6 p.m.; however, it is recommended that the general public attend the evening session, if possible.

Questions? Contact Paul Otto at ext. 2676 or potto@georgefox.edu.

Join the Department of World Languages for a free, bilingual presentation on the “Golden Age of Mexican Cinema” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, in Stevens Center’s Room 208. The event will include a film screening of Ahi Esta El Detalle starring Cantinflas.

Questions? Contact Julio Bautista at jbautista11@georgefox.edu.

Survey:

Hello fellow students! We have a survey for our LACI research and would like you to take just 30 seconds to take this very brief survey. It will help us tremendously! Thank you!

Link: Jihad Survey

Questions? Contact Josh Outslay: joutslay11@georgefox.edu

Want to send a survey? Read these instructions:
Student Survey Instructions

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.

Midterm grades are important indicators of how you are doing in your classes. While they are not a part of your permanent record, they are important to pay attention to.

In some cases, midterm grades represent about half your grade in the course. If you have questions, you should check with your professors. It is vital to know where you stand in each of your classes.

Midterm grades are meant to encourage you to get in touch with others: your professor, your advisor, your CAP Coach (Career & Academic Planning Coach) and/or the Academic Resource Center.

The WORST thing to do about midterm grades is to ignore them or to assume you can improve them on your own. Professors DO want to meet with you. Do not hesitate to make an appointment with each of them.

Midterm grades are due by Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014. You should plan to check your midterm grades after this date.

To check your mid-term grades in MyGFU:

• Click on “Self-Service”
• Click on “Enrollment”
• Click on “View My Grades”
• Click on the correct term
• Click on the “Midterm Grades” tab

Now you need to determine what to do next:
 Contact your professors. Faculty are not required to enter midterm grades. You are advised to check with each of your professors about your status in their class.

Consider whether to withdraw from one or more courses if it looks likely that you’ll get an F (or maybe even a D).

The last date to withdraw is Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014.

You can usually go below being enrolled in 12 credit hours (at this point in the semester) without impacting your financial aid or housing. However, you should contact representatives in these departments to be certain:

• Residence Life: Dave Johnstone (djohnstone@georgefox.edu)
• Student Financial Services (sfs@georgefox.edu)

Withdrawal results in a “W” on your transcript but does not factor into GPA.
 If you were to get an F, it would impact GPA. Confirm any thoughts of withdrawing from classes with your advisor. Meet with each professor, especially those teaching courses you’re struggling in. Even if your professor doesn’t post midterm grades, find out from the professor what your grade is.

Meet with your advisor to discuss options. Use labs, help sessions and the ARC.

If you think you might have a learning disability, have some assessment done. Contact the Health and Counseling Center at 503-554-2340 or stop by their office on South River Street.

Plan well for spring semester. Contact your CAP Coach (Career & Academic Planning Coach) to get advice about spring semester.

Not sure how to take the next step? Email studentlife@georgefox.edu

Friendsview needs volunteers for a Harvest Festival on Thursday, Oct. 30, from 5 to 7:30 p.m.! They need help churning ice cream, helping with a dessert auction, and helping with hay rides! This will be a wonderful opportunity to interact with many of the residents at Friendsview and to serve them in a tangible way.

Contact Rebekah Harding at rharding12@georgefox.edu by Sunday if you would like to volunteer.

The second Student Concert of the year will be held this Saturday, Oct. 25, from 9 to 11 p.m. in the Foxhole. Come listen to your fellow students as they perform covers and original songs!

Questions? Contact Moriah Kimmer at mkimmer11@georgefox.edu.

Come hear from University Pastor Jamie Noling-Auth Wednesday (tonight) at 7 p.m. She will continue our “Unfolding Life” series as she preaches about three parables from the book of Matthew. Chapel will be in Bauman Auditorium. Chapel credit is available.

For more information, please visit spirituallife.georgefox.edu or email spirituallife@georgefox.edu

Interested in being involved with the George Fox Spring Fashion Show? If your answer is yes, we are looking for enthusiastic, accountable, and capable students. We need to fill leadership positions on our production team.

Please enroll in the Fashion Show Production ARTD 485 A. We will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:45 to 6:15 p.m. The show will be on Friday, March 13 in the EHS atrium.

Interested? Please contact Rachel Wittreich at rwittreich12@georgefox.edu or Eileen Celentano at ecelentano@georgefox.edu.

Today (Wednesday) Peggy Fowler, former CEO of PGE, will be on campus meeting with students as part of the Executive and Residence Program.

At 11 a.m. in Hoover 105 is an interview and Q&A with Chris Meade, the dean of the College of Business. This is a awesome opportunity to hear from the former CEO of PGE. Any student who attends will be entered into a raffle to win one of four prizes, including a gift card to Chapters. Don’t miss out!

Wednesday (tonight), right after evening chapel, the Mu Kappa Club will be hosting a game night at the International House with snacks. Feel free to come and bring a friend!

Questions? Please contact Jamie Whisler at jwhisler12@georgefox.edu.

Join us on Saturday, Nov. 1, at 8:30 p.m. in the library for the “Loudest Dance You’ve Never Heard,” powered by Silent Storm and sponsored by Nerds and Geeks United!

Experience a new way of dancing, a silent dance! Instead of dancing with a regular sound system, everyone listens on wireless headphones. Buy your ticket for $1 up until Thursday, to be entered in a raffle for a pair of Beats Headphones! Only 400 tickets are available, so make sure to get your ticket early. Wireless headphones will be provided for use at the dance.

Questions? Contact Sarah MacKenzie at smackenzie11@georgefox.edu.

Enjoy frosted “Periodic Table cookies” and our popular balloon explosions on Mole Day tomorrow (Thursday, Oct. 23)! What is Mole Day, you ask? A celebration of Avogadro’s famed number, 6.022 * 10^23, an SI conversion unit for atoms and molecules to moles!

Stop by anytime in the EHS Atrium from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with balloon explosions scheduled for 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m.

Join us for activities during Family Weekend Oct. 24-25! Registration and information will be located in the Stevens Center (Duke) Atrium from noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24.

Here is a rundown of events …

Auxiliary Bazaar
Friday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (EHS)

St. John’s Bible Presentation
Friday, 2:30-5 p.m. (Stevens Center’s Duke Atrium) Cost: Free
Come see a work of art that unites an ancient Benedictine tradition with the technology and vision of today. Includes presentations by Brad Neary, a representative of the St. John’s Abbey/University-commissioned project, and George Fox Biblical Studies Professor Paul Anderson.

Fall Carnival
Friday, 5-8 p.m.
Come to the center of campus to enjoy fun and games at the fall carnival put on by the student government.

Fall Music Department Concert
Friday, 7:30 p.m. (Bauman Auditorium) Cost: Free
Enjoy vocal and instrumental performances by George Fox University’s Concert Choir and Symphonic Band as they debut the 2014-15 season.

Theatre Presentation: Twelfth Night
Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. (Wood-Mar Auditorium) Cost: $12 (adult); $10 (alumni); $8 (child/senior); employees entitled to one complimentary ticket

Academic Open House: Major Discovery Event
Saturday, 10-11 a.m. (Hoover Academic Building)
Students and parents are invited to attend academic open houses to connect with department instructors and discover the possibilities of each major.

Tailgate
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., (Le Shana Parking Lot)

Women’s Soccer vs. Pacific Lutheran
Saturday, 1 p.m. (Austin Sports Complex)

Football vs. Pacific
Saturday, 1 p.m. (Stoffer Family Stadium)

Volleyball vs. Willamette
Saturday, 7 p.m. (Wheeler Gym)

Family Bingo
Saturday, 7:30 p.m. (Klages Dining Hall) Cost: Adult – $9, Non-GFU students and children – $7, GFU Students – Free

Questions? Visit this link for the complete schedule and for registration information. You may also call Alumni and Parent Relations at 503-554-2134.

The university community is invited to see the art exhibit “Abstract Studies of Nature,” featuring the work of alumni Jeni Nelson and Abbey Godwin Prevot, in the Lindgren Gallery. An opening reception is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday).

Have anything you’re looking to get rid of? Maybe a Halloween costume from last year? Or a piece of a costume? Or that shirt you’re too embarrassed to wear in public? Or that lamp that just doesn’t fit in your room? We want it all! Spiritual life is hosting a porch sale this Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Spiritual Life House and we would love your donations! Bring them by the house or email elopez12@georgefox.edu to have them picked up!

On the flip side, if you’re looking for a Halloween costume or that one thing that’s been missing from your life, come by the Spiritual Life House on Saturday between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. We will find the perfect treasure for you. All proceeds will benefit our upcoming serve trips.

The Sociology Club is hosting a documentary night at the International House this Thursday, Oct. 23, from 7 to 9 p.m.! We’ll be watching Scottsboro: An American Tragedy. All students are welcome to join and learn about the case that started the Civil Rights Movement! There will be good food and good discussion as well.

Questions? Please contact Megan Reynolds at mreynolds11@georgefox.edu.

Registration for Fall Escape, Nov. 7-9, will be in available all week, Oct. 20 through Oct. 24, in the Bruin Den from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Escape the Newberg bubble with your friends for a weekend! The cost is $20. You will be provided a cabin on the Pacific Coast, workshops with Doreen Dodgen-Magee, and all the amenities that Twin Rocks Friends Camp has to offer for a weekend! Registration ends Thursday, Nov. 6. F

For more information, email Josh Garcia at garciaj11@georgefox.edu.

Mail Services is an unofficial drop site for all Oregon ballots. Arrangements have been made with the Yamhill County Elections Office for us to offer this service. We accept any Oregon ballot (any county), and there is no postage necessary. The deadline for this drop-off site is 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4. All out-of-state ballots must be mailed with postage.

If you have questions, please email Linda Sartwell at lsartwel@georgefox.edu

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Peggy Fowler, former CEO of Portland General Electric Co. (PGE), will be on the university’s Newberg campus as part of the College of Business’ Executive in Residence Program. All are welcome to attend her presentation from 11 to 11:50 a.m. today (Wednesday) in Hoover 105. The title of her presentation is “Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Life Lessons from a Transformational Leader.”

Fowler will give a public interview and allow time for Q&A. For more information, contact Jeff VandenHoek at jvandenh@georgefox.edu.

Anyone else getting excited that basketball season is just around the corner? You can meet our men’s and women’s teams, enjoy free food and music, win some giveaways, watch dunk and 3-point contests and much more at Midnight Madness this Saturday, Oct. 25, at 10 p.m. in the gym.

We’re excited to kick off the basketball season. Come join us!