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Gary Buhler’s (Art) watercolor “Morrison Steel” was accepted into the Kansas Watercolor Association’s National Competition. It is a depiction of the Morrison Bridge on-ramp just off Nato Parkway in downtown Portland.

Melanie Springer Mock (English) published an article, “The Real Complexities of the Simple Life,” in the Nov. 4 online edition of Christianity Today. It is primarily a review of Shirley Showalter’s memoir, Blush, but also an explanation of the ways an evangelical commodification of Anabaptism (mostly through Amish kitsch, Amish and Mennonite romance novels, and the like) has misrepresented the most important theological tenets of Anabaptism, including nonresistance and nonconformity. Showalter’s Blush provides a more authentic portrayal of Anabaptism because those doctrines are foundational to her faith journey.

Lori DeKruyf (Graduate Counseling) attended and co-presented with masters in school counseling students Andrea Parra and Dixie Lee at the Oregon School Counseling Association Conference in Bend Oct. 11-12. Their presentation was titled “Ethical and Legal Issues Booster Session for Professional School Counselors.”

Keith Dempsey and Lori DeKruyf (Graduate Counseling) attended and presented at the national conference of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision in Denver Oct. 17-20. Lori’s presentations were titled “Educational Leader and Mental Health Professional: Training for a Balanced School Counselor Identity” and “The Equity Imperative: School Counselor Educators, Common Core State Standards, and College and Career Readiness.” Keith’s presentation was titled “What is Your Membership Grade? Assessing Your Effectiveness as a Counselor Education Faculty Mentor from Underrepresented Populations.”

Howard Macy (Professor Emeritus, Religion) has a chapter, “Quakers and Scripture,” in the newly released The Oxford Handbook of Quaker Studies. Arthur O. Roberts (Professor at Large) also has a chapter in the same volume, “Evangelical Quakers, 1887-2010.”

Mark McLeod-Harrison (Religious Studies) published the book Incarnations of the Heart through Wipf and Stock Publishers. The book is a collection of poems and creative nonfiction essays that portray the beauty, truth and mystery of the communion of the saints. Drawn largely from the author’s life, the scenes presented and reflected point us not just toward the particularities of one person’s history but toward the incarnation of God and the “second incarnations” that we are as we live amongst those who love us.

MaryKate Morse (Seminary) published A Guidebook to Prayer: 24 Ways to Walk with God. She wrote it out of two desires. The first was to share the prayer stories of her students and others she’s met in ministry settings. The second desire was to approach prayer as a love relationship with God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Beginning in Genesis and ending in the Epistles, MaryKate presents various attributes of God and suggests a prayer experience which would help us relate to God through that attribute. The prayer experiences are tailored for individuals, prayer partners or groups.

Sophia Tegart (Music) gave a flute master class in the School of Music at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colo., where she worked with several undergraduate and graduate flute students on Oct. 16. Later that night, she gave a guest artist recital featuring rarely performed flute works. The concert and master class were well received and highly attended.

Jason Schwanz (IT) was named Employee of the Month for October.

Nov. 12             Kelly Borror, Aleida Polanco, Ian Sanders
Nov. 13             Kristie Knows His Gun
Nov. 14             Colleen Huffman, Kelly Lafferty, Jan Lefebvre
Nov. 16             Carol Jaquith
Nov. 17             Sue O’Donnell, Abigail Rine
Nov. 18             Kathie Hummel-Berry, Kathleen Jones, Shary Wortman
Nov. 19             Bob Hamilton, Heather Rainey
Nov. 21             Ryan Tafflinger
Nov. 22             Vern Choin, Corban Harwood
Nov. 23             Laura Simmons
Nov. 24             Tamara Reams

The University Policy states that no mail goes into a student mailbox unless we can identify the recipient of that mail.

If you have started a business for a class, or will be starting a business for a class, you must let Linda Sartwell (lsartwel@georgefox.edu) at Mail Services know this information. We need to know who the contact student is for this “business.” If we don’t have this information, mail is returned to the sender marked: Addressee Unknown.

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

Bruin Heritage is hosting a murder mystery-themed Sophomore Black and White at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, in EHS. Come and enjoy and evening of food, photos and a murder mystery.

Questions? Please contact Taylor Ellis at tellis12@georgefox.edu

The International Club is having a Chinese Lab again! At the Chinese Lab, you will be able to learn basic Chinese in a fun, engaging environment from native Chinese speakers. Plus, we have tons of snacks to share with you!

The lab will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, in Lemmons 2.

If you have further questions, please contact Louis Liu at lliu11@georgefox.edu. We’d love to have you there.

Come join us for dinner this week as we travel the world of food, offering cuisine from countries such as Portugal, Ireland, China, Italy, Mexico, Japan, Thailand and the American south. Dinner hours are 4:30 to 7 p.m. every day.

– Bon Appetit

Due to the Veteran’s Day holiday, there will be no outgoing mail today (Monday). Other carriers such as UPS and FedEx are open and will be delivering and picking up packages. Questions? Contact Sherrie Frost at ext. 2556.

Join us tonight (Monday) for the last Liberal Arts and Critical Issues lecture of the semester, as Lucinda Tate and Natasha Beck, representatives of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, speak from 7 to 8 p.m. in Hoover 105. The presentation ties into our theme “State of the World.”

Our guests will speak on “International Women’s Issues” and, specifically, on human trafficking and women’s rights in China. WILPF is the oldest women’s international peace organization.

Questions? Contact Paul Otto at potto@georgefox.edu.

Join us for Cultural Celebration Week events this week!

Here is the daily schedule:

• Monday, Nov. 11, 7 p.m.: World’s Got Talent in Bauman Auditorium
  Come support your students, friends and classmates as they share their cultural talents as part of Cultural Celebration Week.

• Tuesday, Nov. 12, 4-6 p.m.: Cultural Fair in the Bruin Den
  Students share their cultures through food, clothing, displays and more.

• Wednesday, Nov. 13, 10:40-11:30 a.m.: Chapel in Bauman Auditorium
  Parade of Flags opens chapel and Lisa Espineli-Chinn, national director of International Student Ministry of InterVarsity/USA, shares about her cross-cultural journey.

• Thursday, Nov. 14, 7-8:30 p.m.: International Conversation Corner in Hoover 208
  9-10 p.m.: Shalom in the Cap & Gown Room with Randy Woodley

Questions? Contact Alex Pia at ext. 2643 or apia@georgefox.edu.

A representative from the Liberty University School of Law will be on the Newberg campus to host a law school workshop from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, in the Career Services office on the first floor of the Stevens Center.

Join us for an interactive workshop and begin preparing for the law school admissions process. There will be door prizes and pizza for those who register!

Learn valuable information, including:

• Where to begin with the application process
• How the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) can assist you
• How to prep for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT)
• How to plan for the cost of law school

Register on Bruin Careers by Friday, Nov 8. Questions? Contact Sidney Tafflinger (stafflinger@georgefox.edu).

Are you interested in packaging Operation Christmas Child boxes with your friends and eating some snacks?

At 5 p.m. on Nov. 12, the Nursing Club will meet at the Stevens Center and carpool to the store. We will be packaging the boxes together at our meeting. This will be a fun night to hang out and hear about other upcoming club events.

For more information, please contact the Nursing Club at gfnursingclub@gmail.com.

Busy with classes and need to schedule an appointment with the ARC before the end of the semester?

If the answer is yes, we are coming to you!  On Nov. 12, ARC Consultants will be in the Bruin Den from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. to help you make an appointment. Don’t wait until the last minute.  Appointments are filling up fast as the end of the semester approaches.

For more information, please contact the ARC at the_arc@georgefox.edu.

Join us for the last Liberal Arts and Critical Issues lecture of the semester this Monday, Nov. 11, when Lucinda Tate and Natasha Beck, representatives of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, speak from 7 to 8 p.m. in Hoover 105. The presentation ties into our theme “State of the World.”

Our guests will speak on “International Women’s Issues” and, specifically, on human trafficking and women’s rights in China. WILPF is the oldest women’s international peace organization.

The same session is presented from 4:40 to 5:40 p.m.; however, it is recommended that the general public attend the evening session, if possible.

Questions? Contact Paul Otto at potto@georgefox.edu.

The baseball program is once again hosting its annual oranges sale. Your on-campus contact for ordering oranges from the team is first baseman Derek Dixon (dixond10@georgefox.edu).

A 20-pound box costs $25 ($12 is tax deductible). It will be delivered to your home or office the first week in December.

We have an exciting opportunity for you! LEAP Marketplace is a Senior Business Capstone start-up, and we are offering you an opportunity to make at least $15 an hour if you lend us your educational talents.

LEAP stands for Lessons, Educational Help, Advising and Preparatory. LEAP Marketplace will be a place where students K-12 can receive educational support for almost any subject from students at a local university or college. Right now we are recruiting qualified students to come on board as independent tutors.

The schedules for our tutors are dependent on their schedules and what the customer requests, so it’s very flexible! We are mainly looking for George Fox students who are science, English, math, history, or any of the core subject majors.

Also, we are looking for any music major, or anybody comfortable teaching an instrument they know really well to hop on board with us to be a music lesson instructor. Payment for this varies based on what you request.

However, we are considering bringing on board people with majors that are in less of a demand, which some people may eventually request help for (i.e. psychology, art, engineering).

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity and receive an application, please e-mail leaphumanresources@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

Join us from 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. today (Friday) in the International Center/Cultural House for International Chapel. This week, Bonnie Steinborn, instructor in the English Language Institute, will share about her greatest block in knowing God. Bonnie has taught for more than 20 years in Russia, Ukraine, Estonia, China and Indonesia.

All are welcome to come, listen, ask questions, and be encouraged.

Author Allison Vesterfelt will be joining us for Shalom tonight (Nov. 7).  Allison will be sharing from her book Packing Light: Thoughts on Living Life With Less Baggage.

Chapel elective credit is available for this event. Shalom starts at 9 p.m. in the Cap and Gown Room.

Are you interested in studying abroad?

Every year Fox sends students all over the world to study for a semester. If you have even the slightest interest in studying abroad come to the Informational Meeting at 6 p.m. today (Thursday) in Hoover 105 to learn about the different programs, the financial model for off-campus study, and to learn how to apply. Studying abroad is a great opportunity to learn in a new environment and culture, and also experience the world.

For more information, please contact Lynn Scott at lscott@georgefox.edu.

Bruin Preview is upon us! This is one of our biggest events of the year, and we’re expecting to have 200 students and their families on our campus Thursday and Friday, Nov. 7-8.

As a reminder, please plan on parking somewhere other than the Stevens and Hoover parking lots these two days. This will allow families to park close to the event’s check-in location.

Thank you!

If you aren’t going to Fall Retreat, but still want to be in a place where God can do great things, join us for Urban Outreach.

One group will be going to Portland at 5:30 p.m. and another to Salem at 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, and Salem at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9.

Email Steven (sching10@georgefox.edu) for Salem Friday, David (dween12@georgefox.edu) for Portland, and Katrina (ksolum11@georgefox.edu) for Salem Saturday.

As winter comes for our friends on the streets, they need encouragement and a friend more than ever. Come and meet the least of these!