The Daily Bruin

Join us tonight (Monday) for a talk featuring Derrick Velasquez, who received his Master of Fine Arts degree in sculpture from Ohio State University in 2008. He works in media including performance, installation, sculpture and photography.

Velasquez is a founding member and co-manager at TANK Studios, the founder of the YE$ M’am grant for artists, a board member of the Art-Plant Artist Residency, and serves as a commissioner for the city on the Denver Commission on Cultural Affairs.

Don’t miss out on hearing from Velasquez about his practice as an artist tonight in the ballroom of the Cultural Cultural Center (415 E. Sheridan St.) at 6 p.m.

Questions? Contact Annie Lunt at alunt13@georgefox.edu.

Congratulations again to Gina Braden and Kristie DeHaven who were our Employees of the Year for 2015-16!

Now, it’s back to Employee of the Month awards. With so many who worked so hard to ensure this fall began well for our employees and students, there are many whose contributions have especially stood out over the last several weeks. If you know someone who deserves special recognition for above-and-beyond work, send an email to Lisa Burton (lburton@georgefox.edu) by Friday, Oct. 21, with a summary of this colleague’s recent contributions and any other information that makes this person deserving of this award.

The Executive Leadership Team will select the recipient from the nominations submitted, and the winner will be honored with a citation and a $100 Visa gift card at our community meeting on Oct. 27.

Are you interested in studying abroad during the 2017-18 school year? If so, come to an informational meeting in EHS 125 tomorrow (Tuesday) at 6 p.m. Study abroad faculty will be there to explain the application process and the study abroad requirements. Come with questions!

Want to be involved in a unique and exciting opportunity? Do you enjoy being a part of on-stage productions? Be a model in the George Fox Spring Fashion Show! This is the last fashion show production the university will be hosting, so have a part in making it unforgettable.

Auditions will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 19, from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. This opportunity is open to both men and women. Women models: If your have heels to walk in, bring them.

Contact directors Casey Berkey (cberkey13@georgefox.edu) or Erika Muir (emuir12@georgefox.edu) if your have any further questions or specifications. We will see you there!

KFOX has released its schedule! Check out this link to see what shows are playing when. We have a great variety of broadcasts featuring more than two dozen students, so be sure to check it out!

Do you like hot apple cider, hayrides and making new friends? So do we! James Project is joining Friendsview for all of these activities and more at their fall festival at 6:30 p.m. this Thursday, Oct. 20. We’ll meet in Canyon Commons and go from there.

If you are interested in joining us as we join our neighbors for their fun night, email Kaheela Reid and Gary Buckley at jamesprojectgfu@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!

Have you ever felt the urge to work and live abroad someday? Are you interested in using your skills and passions in teaching or youth ministry overseas?

TeachBeyond has positions for teachers, administrators, RAs, dorm parents and support staff, at schools all around the world. Caleb Turner, a recent George Fox grad and mobilization coach at TeachBeyond, will be in Canyon Commons today (Monday) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and would love to talk to you about opportunities with the organization.

If you have a heart for education, ministry or international opportunities, stop by his table to learn more! Contact the IDEA Center with questions.

Know of students who need some assistance when it comes to writing research papers? Encourage them to attend a workshop, “Steps to Writing a Successful Research Paper,” this Thursday, Oct. 20, in Hoover 105.

Gary Tandy, professor of English, and Sarah Stevenson, public services librarian, will present a step-by-step guide to campus and internet resources to help students become research pros. The session runs from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m.

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

Need some assistance when it comes to writing research papers? Join us for a workshop, “Steps to Writing a Successful Research Paper,” this Thursday, Oct. 20, in Hoover 105.

Gary Tandy, professor of English, and Sarah Stevenson, public services librarian, will present a step-by-step guide to campus and internet resources to help make you a research pro. Join us from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m.

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

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

• Breakfast: Start Your Day in a Healthy Way!
  Thursday, Oct. 20, 10:30-11:30 a.m. in Canyon Commons
• Halloween Cooking
  Thursday, Oct. 27, 10:30-11:30 a.m. and 7-8 p.m. in Canyon Commons

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

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.

Quaere Verum welcomes you to our next meeting! Come for soup, bread and truth-seeking conversation. We’re meeting from 7 to 8:30 p.m. tonight (Sunday) in the Pennington House.

We’ll be discussing the presence and effects of sexism in the 2016 election (check out this article). Questions? Contact Emma Bloomquist at ebloomquist14@georgefox.edu.

We hope to see you there!

Do you like hammocking? If ASC built a structure specifically designed for hammocking, would you use it?

We’d like your opinion. To weigh in, take our survey. Questions? Contact Emylina Burunov at eburunov14@georgefox.edu.

Hammocking Survey

Thank you!

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.

Hello Swing Dancers and Families! We will be hosting swing dancing tonight (Saturday) in the FoxHole due to unforeseen circumstances. Like usual, we will be having a beginner lesson at 6:30 p.m., an intermediate lesson at 7:00 p.m., and an open dance from 7:30 p.m. on. Hope to see you and all of your families tonight! Have a great Family Weekend.

If you have any questions or concerns, contact Michael Rooney (mrooney14@georgefox.edu).

The adidas Employee Store is offering the employee discount of 50 percent off to all George Fox University employees. To access the store during the shopping period, present your employee ID or pay stub and a valid photo ID at check-in. The employee must be present in order for the entire party to enter the store (maximum five persons). Access is unlimited from Dec. 15 through Dec. 24, 2016.

The store has a wide selection of sportswear for winter activities. The store is featuring new men’s and women’s outdoor apparel, kid’s Originals apparel, as well as men’s all-weather golf apparel and footwear.

The adidas Employee Store is located at 5060 N. Greeley Ave., in Portland. It’s open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Note: The employee discount of 50 percent off is only valid at the adidas Employee Store located at 5060 N. Greeley Ave. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other coupon, discount, or promotion except as otherwise expressly permitted. Not valid for purchases of gift certificates. Offer has no cash value.

adidas reserves the right to change terms and conditions, substitute offer of equal or greater value, end offer at any time without notice, and decline offer to any consumer adidas believes, in its sole discretion, may resell adidas product. Additional restrictions and exclusions may apply; see store for details. Void where prohibited. ©2016 adidas America, Inc.

Contact the store directly (971-234-8536) with any questions.

Family Weekend is underway! Parents and students are already reuniting and enjoyed a brief break from the rain on Friday. Given the incoming storm, the Office of Parent Relations wanted to make sure that anyone involved with Family Weekend was in the loop on the most current times and locations for Saturday, Oct. 15, events.

• Registration, Canyon Commons Lobby (8 a.m. – Noon): Check in, pick up tickets, and get information.
• Bridge Cafe Open to Families (8:30-11 a.m.): Order coffee or smoothies before you start your adventures for the day.
• Scripture-Based Campus Tour, begins in the Bridge Café (9-10:15 a.m.) or (3-4:15 p.m.): Join Clyde Thomas, director of plant services, for a special tour in which he shares scriptural inspirations and the significant meanings behind places and buildings across campus.
• Women’s Soccer Game vs. Pacific, Austin Sports Complex (Noon – 2 p.m.)
• Volleyball Game vs. Whitman, Miller Gymnasium, Wheeler Sports Center (1–3 p.m.)
• Family Weekend Food Truck Dinner (seating in Canyon Commons 101-103), Food Trucks in Roberts Center back parking lot (5-7 p.m.)
• Football vs. University of Puget Sound, Stoffer Family Stadium (7-10 p.m.)

Hey, everyone! The Critical Hit club is meeting tonight (Saturday). Get ready for an epic evening of dungeon-eering and adventure! We meet in Stevens 208 from 6 to 10 p.m. Feel free to bring snacks or drinks to share. We look forward to seeing you!

For more information, contact Nick Juchau (njuchau13@georgefox.edu).

Do you like hammocking? If ASC built a structure specifically designed for hammocking, would you use it?

We’d like your opinion. To weigh in, take our survey. Questions? Contact Emylina Burunov at eburunov14@georgefox.edu.

Hammocking Survey

Thank you!

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.

Quaere Verum welcomes you to our next meeting! Come for soup, bread and truth-seeking conversation. We’re meeting from 7 to 8:30 p.m. tomorrow night (Sunday) in the Pennington House.

We’ll be discussing the presence and effects of sexism in the 2016 election (check out this article). Questions? Contact Emma Bloomquist at ebloomquist14@georgefox.edu.

We hope to see you there!

Are you a student interested in being a part of tough conversations revolving around race, faith, and diversity? Do you enjoy discussions about intercultural communication and relationships? If this is you, then consider applying to be a Cultural Ambassador through the Intercultural Life office.

This unique student leadership opportunity is open only for six to 10 students who are seeking to be culturally engaged and who have a desire to see change take place on their own campus. The skills acquired through this intensive training are recognized as being indispensable in the workplace (of all fields). In addition to training with your peers on a weekly basis, students involved in Cultural Ambassadors will be attending the SCORR (Student Congress of Racial Reconciliation Conference) in the month of February, held at Biola University.

This is an enriching opportunity for all students, so do you want to be known as a Cultural Ambassador?

Applications will be open from Oct. 31 through Nov. 11.

For more information about becoming a Cultural Ambassador, please email Grace Packer at gpacker15@georgefox.edu.