The Daily Bruin

We invite you to participate in The Great Oregon ShakeOut, an annual event that gives everyone the opportunity to practice how to be safe during an earthquake. On Thursday, Oct. 17, George Fox will take a few minutes to participate in the largest-ever earthquake drill at 10:17 a.m.

We are asking participants to drop, cover, and hold on. During the days leading up to the event, we will be sharing additional information and resources on what to do during an earthquake.

Are you interested in doing research? The Richter Scholars program at George Fox distributes funds to support student research activities that are devised, initiated and carried out by individual student researchers, with mentorship, guidance and expertise provided by a faculty mentor.

Students: If you are interested in doing research next summer, connect with a faculty mentor now so they can help you with your proposal. Before preparing a proposal, please read through the full proposal guidelines, eligibility requirements and review criteria at georgefox.edu/academics/richter.

All submissions will be electronic through Smartsheet, due Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. The Smartsheet link can be found on the website and will be activated when the spring semester begins.

For more information, contact Vetta Berokoff at vberokof@georgefox.edu.

All Champion-brand clothing will be on sale today (Thursday) through Tuesday, Oct. 15, at the Bruin Bookstore. Get your Champion items for 20% off in store and online!

Thomas Paulson, a former vice president of ConocoPhillips, will address the leadership practices that guide his work and how his Christian faith shapes his leadership approach. His talk is scheduled for tonight (Wednesday) at 7 p.m. in Canyon Commons.

Paulson graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in civil engineering. He retired in 2008 as vice president of Canadian capital projects for ConocoPhillips, where he had executive responsibility for the planning and execution phases for major projects in Canada.

In his 33-year career with ConocoPhillips, Paulson worked in refining, chemicals, exploration and production at multiple U.S. and international locations in project management. He currently serves on the Kansas State University College of Engineering Dean’s Advisory Council and the George Fox Industrial Advisory Board.

If you have questions, contact Carly Reumann at creumann@georgefox.edu.

Please be aware that the university has extended the class withdrawal deadline for the benefit of our students. The new deadline is the Sunday before the last week of class.

For full semester classes this is the end of week 15 rather than week 10. For this fall semester the deadline is Sunday, Dec. 8. For classes that meet in shorter sessions within the semester you can find their specific withdrawal deadlines listed in the class details on class.georgefox.edu.

President Baker recently returned from the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization in South Korea. This is the second Lausanne meeting he has had the privilege of attending since the movement began in 1974. At that time, Billy Graham, John Stott, and others gathered global leaders of the Christian Church to advance the work of evangelism and emphasize the importance of the Great Commission.

As President Baker describes, the gathering reignited his awareness of the global church’s dynamic growth and the incredible courage of believers in places where following Christ can cost them everything. You can read more about his experience on his blog, “Reflections”.

The university’s Doctor of Physical Therapy students are hosting an older adult annual physical therapy visit on Friday, Nov. 15, by appointment. Volunteers will be screened for blood pressure, circulation, sensation, balance, flexibility, endurance and posture. Visits will be at the Medical Sciences Building at 448 Werth Blvd. in Newberg.

Please contact Lyndsay Stutzenberger at lstutzenberger@georgefox.edu or at 503-554-2463 with questions or to sign up.

The Center for Peace and Justice invites you to a presentation by Elio Constantine, entitled “Journey of Hope,” on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m. in Hoover 105.

In his presentation, Constantine will explore how we are called to live in justice and how a biblical approach to justice is applicable anywhere in the world. He will also address the root causes of injustices in Lebanon and the surrounding region.

Constantine is a Lebanese business professional working for Heart for Lebanon, a Christian organization focused on helping under-resourced families and children in Lebanon grow spiritually. He oversees the Middle East Center for Justice and Missions, which advocates for justice through Christian missions and provides training for future leaders.

The Middle East Center for Justice and Missions promotes a Christ-centered approach to injustice, advocacy, and hands-on training. It highlights Lebanon’s chronic injustices, arguing that true justice can only be found through faith in Jesus Christ.

Elio will be on campus all day on Thursday, Oct. 17. If you are interested in having him visit your class for a Q&A or to guest lecture, please contact twytsma@georgefox.edu for more information.

The Bruin Bookstore is having a BOGO hat sale, starting today (Tuesday) through Friday, Oct. 11! Buy one and get the second one at 50% off, in store and online. Use the code TWOHATS24 at checkout for online purchases.

Feel free to contact Kristin McGuirk at kmcguirk@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Tickets are now available for the performing arts department’s fall production of The Hiding Place, scheduled for eight performances in Wood-Mar Auditorium in mid to late October.

Dates for the shows are as follows:

• Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 17-19, 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday, Oct. 20, 2 p.m.
• Thursday-Friday, Oct. 24-25, 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 26-27, 2 p.m.

For a synopsis of the play, visit the theatre website. Students and staff are entitled to claim one free ticket for themselves by visiting georgefox.edu/box-office. Additional tickets may be purchased on the site. Free student tickets are available for Thursday shows only.

When selecting your complimentary tickets, please do so using your own George Fox email address, and please note that each person is instructed to claim only their own ticket.

If you have any questions, contact Kathy Harris at kharris@georgefox.edu.

Newberg campus offices will be closed tomorrow (Friday) for the mid-semester holiday. The Murdock Library will be closed, but the 24-hour space will remain open. The library will resume regular hours of operation over the weekend.

The Bruin Store will also be closed on Friday.

George Fox staff and students: Complete this survey for a chance to win a gift card! This research is about experiences (specifically positive and negative experiences) of receiving encouragement. Your thoughts on the subject would be greatly appreciated.

No personally identifying information will be collected, and your answers will be kept confidential. Once you have completed the survey, you will have the option of entering your email into a drawing for one of 10 $25 gift cards.

If you have any questions, please contact Paige Tobias at ptobias17@georgefox.edu.

The Center for Peace and Justice invites you to a presentation entitled “Journey of Hope,” featuring Elio Constantine. Constantine oversees the Middle East Center for Justice and Missions, a ministry of the charity Heart For Lebanon.

Don’t miss this powerful message on transforming lives through faith and action. Join us on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m. in Hoover 105.

In his presentation, Constantine will explore how we are called to live in justice and how a biblical approach to justice is applicable anywhere in the world. He will also address the root causes of injustices in Lebanon and the surrounding region.

If you have questions, contact Tamara Wytsma at twytsma@georgefox.edu.

Tickets are now available for the performing arts department’s fall production of The Hiding Place, scheduled for eight performances in Wood-Mar Auditorium in mid to late October.

Dates for the shows are as follows:

• Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 17-19, 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday, Oct. 20, 2 p.m.
• Thursday-Friday, Oct. 24-25, 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 26-27, 2 p.m.

For a synopsis of the play, visit the theatre website. Students and staff are entitled to claim one free ticket for themselves by visiting georgefox.edu/box-office. Additional tickets may be purchased on the site. Free student tickets are available for Thursday shows only.

When selecting your complimentary tickets, please do so using your own George Fox email address, and please note that each person is instructed to claim only their own ticket.

If you have any questions, contact Kathy Harris at kharris@georgefox.edu.

Do you have a desire to learn from your peers and have a civil discussion in a safe environment? Join the Civil Discourse Taskforce in the “Living Room Civil Discussions” series.

Over time, the conversation on political issues has become more personal and difficult to navigate. Social media makes it easier to disagree without resolution. Through this series, we will grow in our ability to have civil conversations together.

Join us at the following times and locations. Snacks are provided.

• Session One: Monday, Sept. 30, Hadlock Student Lounge, 8 to 9 p.m.
• Session Two: Thursday, Oct. 17, Pennington lobby, 8 to 9 p.m.
• Session Three: Tuesday, Oct. 29, Newlin classroom, 8 to 9 p.m.

If you have questions, please reach out to Kara Holcombe at kholcombe@georgfox.edu.

Resonate Seminars are free monthly seminars, open to the public and modeled after our honors program seminars. On Friday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m., we will discuss Tish Harrison Warren’s “Prayer in the Night,” Parts I-II.

Pre-read the text, take notes and write down questions. Critical perspectives are welcome!

These seminars are facilitated by Dr. Andrew del Rio, honors program faculty fellow and assistant professor of philosophy in the Department of Theology.

Fall 2024 Resonate Seminar Schedule

• Friday, Oct. 11: Tish Harrison Warren’s “Prayer in the Night,” Parts I-II (pre-read)
• Friday, Nov. 8: Tish Harrison Warren’s “Prayer in the Night”, Parts III-IV (pre-read)
• Friday, Dec. 13: Nicholas Wolterstorff’s “Lament for a Son” (pre-read)

Contact Brandy Vazquez at bvazquez@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Two character and leadership lecture events will take place Monday, Oct. 21, and you’re invited.

If you are involved in athletics at George Fox, whether athlete, coach or staff, plan to attend “The Athlete’s Journey: How Sports Shape Character” at 8 a.m. in Canyon Commons. Adam Puckett and Sabrina Little will be interviewed, followed by an audience question-and-answer session. Breakfast will be provided.

The public lunch lecture, “Developing Courage through Opposite Actions,” focuses on the development of virtues. It is open to all. Come to Canyon Commons at noon for this lecture, again followed by an audience question-and-answer session. Lunch will be provided.

Contact Brandy Vazquez at bvazquez@georgefox.edu with questions.

This October, the English Department will be putting on the first of our Eclectic Texts Conferences (ETC). This one is all about Taylor Swift. Are you interested in her influence on pop culture? Wondering how her songwriting intersects with literary, political and religious academia? Do you love classic literature and pop music?

Join us for the “Taylor Swift: The Voice of an Age” conference Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25-26, where faculty and students will present papers and engage in discussions about the literary and cultural impact of Taylor Swift.

Registration is available now for only $5. For more information and to register, visit our ETC web page.

Sound like fun? Spread the word! The deadline for registration is Oct. 13. If you have any questions, please reach out to gfu-english@georgefox.edu. We hope to see you there!

Do you know the Christian population in Taiwan is only 3.9%? If you are interested in making friends with college students in Taiwan, you can get to know them in a weekly one-hour Google Meet. By conversing with them in English, you can invite them to learn about Christian faith.

You can choose the most convenient day for your meeting. Meetings will be at either 7 a.m. or 7 p.m. to accommodate the time change.

Stop by  the information table in Canyon Commons between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. today (Thursday) for more details, or email pshih20@georgefox.edu anytime.

Do you want to make your writing more professional? Assess the tone of an email or text? Estimate the time that a project will take? Translate a brain dump into a list of tasks? Goblin Tools is an incredible resource that does all of this and more emphasizing executive functioning tools.

For more information and additional resources, please check out the Learning Support Services webpage, AI for Learning, at this link.