The Daily Bruin

Join us for the next Liberal Arts and Critical Issues presentation of the semester tonight (Monday), when “Christian/Muslim Relations in Oregon” will be discussed in Hoover 105. The same presentation will be made from 5 to 6 p.m. and from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Guest Jan Elfers, executive director of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon, will describe what EMO is doing to improve Christian/Muslim relations in the state.

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

Do you want to share a part of your cultural or ethnic heritage with the George Fox community? Then sign up for this year’s annual World’s Got Talent show!

We’re looking for students, employees and alumni who want to showcase their talents. The event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 19, so we will be holding sign-ups the first week of November. Click here to sign up for a time slot!

If you have any questions or want more information, contact Mikaela Smith (smithm16@georgefox.edu).

The application deadline for the International Business Institute (IBI) is today (Monday), Oct. 24. Turn your application in to Annette Nemetz in Hoover 130 (Undergraduate Business and Economics Department).

HR Forms and Reports Due Dates

November

• Staff and administrator time cards & time off reports are due Friday, Nov. 4.
• All other payroll items such as temporary employee time cards, check requests, adjunct contracts and W-4 and direct deposit changes are due by 5 p.m. on Nov. 16.

December

• Staff and administrator time cards & time off reports are due Friday, Dec. 2.
• All other payroll items such as temporary employee time cards, check requests, adjunct contracts and W-4 and direct deposit changes are due by 5 p.m. on Dec. 16.

Updating Your Personal Information and Consent for W-2

Make sure your mailing address is correct for year-end reporting. You can check it, and update if necessary in MyGFU > Self Service > Campus Personal Info. You can also elect to have your W-2 available via MyGFU rather than mailed. To sign up or check to see if you already have, go to MyGFU > Self Service > Payroll and Compensation > W-2/W-2c Consent.

2016 to 2017 Vacation Rollover Date Approaching

Do you have vacation time to use before Dec. 31? You can check your balance on your last pay statement in MyGFU > Self Service > Payroll & Compensation. Administrators and staff are able to roll-over one year’s worth of accrual into the next calendar year. Remember that vacation and sick leave taken in September won’t show up until the October pay statement.

If you need assistance with your benefits or would like to request a paper copy of benefit notices or forms, contact Darby Thiessen (dthiessen@georgefox.edu) at ext. 2188.

The first show of the theatre season, Blithe Spirit, continues this week! Come join us for a lighthearted romp into the 1940s as we witness Charles Condomine face his ghosts.

Student tickets are free on Thursday, Oct. 27. Bring your student ID to the door.

Synopsis: When Charles Condomine invites Madame Arcati to perform a séance as an evening entertainment for a dinner party he suddenly finds himself face-to-face with his deceased wife, Elvira … much to the chagrin of his current spouse, Ruth. Mayhem ensues when Ruth is accidentally killed and united with Elvira on the “other side.” Together, the two blithe spirits haunt their hapless husband with hilarious consequences. Join us for an evening of classic British comedy that will delight and surprise.

The show runs in Wood-Mar Auditorium Oct. 27-29 at 7:30 p.m. There will also be a Sunday, Oct. 30, matinee at 2 p.m. If you wish to purchase tickets, they are available online.

Blithe Spirit is presented through special arrangement with Samuel French Inc.

We at Young Life are very pleased to announce that we are starting up Capernaum! Capernaum is a Young Life group for individuals that have special needs from the ages of 12-21.

If you are interested in becoming a Capernaum leader for the 2016-2017 school year, or if you would like more information, contact Hailey Leavitt (hleavitt14@georgefox.edu).

Tickets are available for the second week of the theatre production Blithe Spirit, an English comedy of manners by Noel Coward. Come join us for a lighthearted romp into the 1940s as we witness Charles Condomine face his ghosts.

The show runs in Wood-Mar Auditorium Oct. 27-29 at 7:30 p.m., and will also include a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, Oct. 30. All George Fox employees receive one free ticket. Reserve your seat online and bring your George Fox ID with you to show at the door. You may also purchase additional tickets online.

Synopsis: When Charles Condomine invites Madame Arcati to perform a séance as an evening entertainment for a dinner party he suddenly finds himself face-to-face with his deceased wife, Elvira … much to the chagrin of his current spouse, Ruth. Mayhem ensues when Ruth is accidentally killed and united with Elvira on the “other side.” Together, the two blithe spirits haunt their hapless husband with hilarious consequences. Join us for an evening of classic British comedy that will delight and surprise. Suitable for ages 10 and up.

Blithe Spirit is presented through special arrangement with Samuel French Inc.

See you at the show!

Join the Psych Club for pizza and brief presentations about George Fox University’s Master of Social Work, Doctor of Clinical Psychology, and Graduate School of Counseling at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 26, in Stevens 209.

Admission requirements and pre-requisites vary by program, so don’t be shy if you’re not studying psychology or social work. All majors are welcome!

Questions? Contact Joel Moore at jmoore@georgefox.edu or 503-554-6166.

Annual Giving, an extension of University Advancement, is now hiring outgoing, energetic and extroverted students passionate about George Fox!

Commitment: 2 evening shifts (Mon-Thurs, 5:30 to 9 p.m.) for about 7 hours a week, plus the occasional 2-hour shift on a Saturday or Sunday

Compensation: $9.75/hour (plus free snacks, food and prizes!)

To apply, visit our job posting on Handshake, or contact Jeremy Doucette-Hardy (jdoucettehardy@georgefox.edu) at ext. 2119.

Doctor of physical therapy students are hosting a hair-raising “The Running Dead” 5K walk/run this 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.

Another month is wrapping up! Join your colleagues to celebrate good work done at all-employee lunch tomorrow (Tuesday), Oct. 25 in Canyon Commons. Lunch cost is $3 per plate served between 11:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.

The School of Physical Therapy will be offering its 1st Annual Health and Wellness Screening Clinic on Thursday, Nov. 17, from 2 to 7 p.m. in the Roberts Center, room 202. This screening clinic utilizes innovative technology to assess one’s current state of health. Screenings are free and take about 30 minutes to complete. Click here to sign up for a screening.

Direct questions to Jason Brumitt (jbrumitt@georgefox.edu).

The Lip Sync Battle is coming up on Friday, Nov. 4, and it’s time to sign-up! Auditions take place on Thursday, Oct. 27.

Grab some friends and fill out the sign-up sheet on the ASC website. The winners get a cash prize!

Contact Ty Ward (tward14@georgefox.edu) with questions.

The Department of Physical Therapy is excited to host Dr. Ruth Chimenti, a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science at the University of Iowa, on Thursday, Nov. 10 in Canyon Commons room 101. Dr. Chimenti will present a topic on theoretical implications for clinical care of chronic pain patients with Achilles tendinopathy. The title of her presentation is “Application of Neurobiological Pain Mechanisms to a Chronic Orthopaedic Injury.”

Everyone is encouraged to attend this free event, ask questions, and welcome Dr. Chimenti to the university. Light refreshments will be served from 6 to 6:30 p.m., and the presentation will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., followed by a Q&A informal discussion time from 7:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Questions? Contact Linda Dallof at ldallof@georgefox.edu.

Encourage student to attend a workshop, “Charting Your Academic Path: MyGFU, Course Selection & Effective Planning,” this Thursday, Oct. 27.

In this session, CAP Coaches from the IDEA Center will give tips on how to use the degree audit, online catalog, class schedule and other resources. They will also discuss options if students are concerned about their midterm grades.

The workshop runs from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m. in Hoover 105.

Want to make sure you’re on track to graduate, are registering for the classes you need, and know where to go if you have questions? Join us for a workshop, “Charting Your Academic Path: MyGFU, Course Selection & Effective Planning,” this Thursday, Oct. 27.

In this workshop, CAP Coaches from the IDEA Center will give tips on how to use the degree audit, online catalog, class schedule and other resources. They will also discuss options if you’re concerned about your midterm grades.

Join us from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m. in Hoover 105.

Questions? Contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.

Interested in learning more about nutritious cooking? Join us for our remaining “Nutrition Matters” cooking class! Here is the schedule:

• Halloween Cooking
  Thursday, Oct. 27, 10:30-11:30 a.m. and 7-8 p.m. in Canyon Commons

The class is free, and all are invited! Questions? Contact Marcella Loprinzi-Hatfield at mloprinzihatfield@georgefox.edu.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. Come by the Canyon Commons hallway and learn about warning signs and prevention of domestic violence. Decorate a heart, and take a selfie with the hashtag #selfiesforsurvivors to raise awareness at our photo booth. See you there!

Support your men’s soccer team during its last home game of the season today (Sunday), Oct. 23 at 2:30 p.m. at the Austin Sports Complex. Celebrate our senior class — one of the most successful classes to come through the program in a number of years. See you at the game!

Support your men’s soccer team during its last home game of the season on Sunday, Oct. 23 at 2:30 p.m. at the Austin Sports Complex. Celebrate our senior class — one of the most successful classes to come through the program in a number of years. See you at the game!