The Daily Bruin

Hey social work majors! Don’t forget to join us for our first club meeting, a karaoke and pizza night. We’ll be having pizza, snacks, and a ton of singing to kick off the start of our club. Join us from 7 to 8:30 p.m. this Thursday, Sept. 29, in Stevens 109.

We’ll also be having a competition at the end of the night, with the winner receiving a $15 gift card to Coffee Cottage. Bring your friends of all majors and your favorite karaoke song.

Contact Kristen Anderson at kanderson21@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Happy Monday! The Comic Book Club will be meeting this Friday, Sept. 30, at 7 p.m. in Hoover 207. The theme for this week is “Throwback Night.”

We will be discussing comic history, “Oldie Goldies” and everything “throwback-ey.” This is a way to unwind from a busy week and get to know fellow students.

Don’t know anything about comics? Don’t worry! Members vary in a variety of knowledge and commitment to different fandoms. Snacks are provided. We hope to see you there!

Contact Maggie Hartley at mhartley20@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The ARC is hosting quieter hours every Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be noise-canceling headphones, lower lighting, fidget tools, coloring pages, and snacks. Our goal is to provide a quiet place to study that is sensory safe.

There will also be an ARC consultant who will be available to answer questions. The ARC is located in Murdock 112.

For more information, contact Hannah Jackson at hjackson@georgefox.edu.

Please join the Catholic Campus Fellowship group for dinner, prayer and fellowship from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 4, in the Roberts Center’s Room 105.

Guest Alexis Torres, coordinator for young adult ministry and campus ministry for the Archdiocese of Portland, will share information about campus ministry and faith formation opportunities for college students.

Please contact Lorretta Krautscheid at lkrautscheid@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

George Fox University Recreation is hosting a Leave No Trace trainer course this weekend, Oct. 1-2, at Milo McIver State Park near Estacada. It is open to the public and discounted for George Fox students and employees.

The course is ideal for anyone who enjoys outdoor recreation, especially those who love to share the outdoors with other people.

Participants in the two-day course will learn Leave No Trace skills and ethics, as well as techniques for educating others about these low-impact practices. Participants who successfully complete the course will receive certificates and become official instructors of Leave No Trace.

To register and for more information, go here.

Contact AJ Heil if you have any questions at aheil@georgefox.edu.

The women of the George Fox community (staff, faculty and administrators, as well as female spouses) are invited to the Fall Ladies’ Luncheon on Tuesday, Oct. 4 . Ruth Baker will be hosting this come-and-go event from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101-103.

A short devotional and prayer will be held at noon. Come and connect with other women in our community over a delicious meal. There is no cost to attend.

If you plan to attend, please RSVP using this link. We look forward to seeing you there!

Contact Faith McKee at fmckee@georgefox.edu or ext. 2103 with questions.

Want to spend a fun Friday night learning and practicing Spanish while having a blast? Join the Spanish Department for a movie night tonight (Friday) at 6 p.m. in the Minthorn basement.

We will be playing Como Caído Del Cielo, a movie based on the character of Pedro Infante. This comedy follows Pedro as he tries to undo wrongs from a past life. It is lighthearted and heartwarming. The movie is mainly in Spanish, with a little English mixed in. We will have subtitles on, and plenty of munchies!

Please see our flier for more information or head to our instagram @gfu.spanish.department. We hope to see you there!

Fencing is a fun way to stay active and learn a unique skill with only one hour per week! All equipment is provided, although it’s recommended you bring a water bottle and athletic clothing/shoes.

We are meeting today (Friday) from 4 to 5 p.m. in the large fitness studio in Hadlock (down the stairs, end of the hall, on your left; look for the sign). We’ll teach foil (stances and footwork) and play the game Champion.

If you have any questions, contact the club’s president, Mark Berglin, at mberglin19@georgefox.edu.

One of our graduates is on the brink of changing how doctors treat chronic cardiac disease. Joel Rurik, a 2016 graduate of George Fox’s biology program, will explain the details of his research in a lecture all are welcome to attend this Monday, Sept. 26, at 3 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Rurik is now a graduate student at the University of Pennsylvania, where he does cutting-edge gene therapy research. Most recently, his team’s work was featured on the front cover of Science, the top research journal in the United States.

Cardiac fibrosis, a scarring of the heart, underlies most cardiovascular diseases and remains challenging to target therapeutically. Chronic cardiac disease often results in fibrosis, which negatively affects heart health and function. Therapies targeting this cardiac fibrosis remain limited, but Rurik’s research offers a promising and tractable immunotherapy approach for tackling fibrosis.

Contact Carly Reumann at creumann@georgefox.edu for more information.

The Maker Hub’s clausing drill press is a variable speed drill press primarily used for drilling holes in wood or metal quickly and easily. Often, this machine is helpful when a noncritical hole is needed on a part. While it is possible to drill perpendicular holes in parts somewhat accurately, turn to the Milling Machine for more precision.

For more information, check out the Maker Hub’s Wiki Page. Check out this video to see how it works.

The Maker Hub exists as a resource and creative outlet for the entire George Fox community (yes, including non-engineers!). We are looking for student aces. A student ace is simply an expert on a piece of equipment who helps train other students on the usage of that equipment and gains extra privileges within the Maker Hub.

Please email makerhub@georgefox.edu if you would like to get connected or have any questions.

Join Swing Dance Club in the Foxhole tomorrow (Saturday) from 6:30 to 9 p.m. for Oldies Night!

All students and faculty are welcome, and no prior experience is necessary. We will be playing some traditional 1940s music and showcasing classic swing dance moves. The recommended dress code is oldies-inspired (think 1940s).

The beginner lesson is at 6:30 p.m., where we will teach you everything you need to know. The intermediate lesson follows at 7 p.m., when William and Nessie will be teaching “Split the Apple,” “Sweetheart Position,” and “Advancing Step.” The free dance starts at 7:30 p.m., when you can dance to your heart’s content!

If you have any questions, reach out to the club’s president, Julia Fisher, at jfisher21@georgefox.edu.

The Office of the Provost would like to wish you a very happy birthday! If you had a birthday in July, August or September, we would like to celebrate you. Please stop by the academic affairs office on Thursday, Sept. 29, or Friday, Sept. 30, between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. for a slice of cake! We’re located on the second floor of Hoover in HVR 230.

Portland Center employees may pick up their birthday treat at the front desk. Questions? Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

The George Fox Veterans Club has some upcoming events for members and students alike.

• Today (Friday), the club is meeting in the Murdock Library’s Room 103 from 8 to 10 a.m.
• On Wednesday, Sept 28, the club will host a community dinner open to everyone! Join us from 5:15 to 7 p.m. The dinner will be at the Dundee Community Center (1026 OR-99W).
• Every Tuesday from 9 to 10 a.m., join the Veterans Club and local veterans for black coffee. Have a chance to meet some of our patron members! We’ll meet at 2902 E. 2nd St. in Newberg.

Contact Stauros Gibson, club president, at sgibson21@georgefox.edu if you have any questions or for further information.

Meet us at the Chehalem Aquatic Center for a splash! The Pool Party is tonight (Friday) at 8 p.m. This year we are excited to host yard games on the lawn. First 200 students get tickets to the food trucks. Join the fun!

Check out the Activities Weekly email for more details.

Events coming up:

• ’80s Dance: Friday, Sept. 30, 8 p.m. in EHS
• Midnight Madness: Friday, Oct. 14, 9 p.m. in Wheeler
• Scavenger Hunt: Friday, Oct. 21, 7 p.m. starts in the quad

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The event management system used by the university, RegFox, is increasing their service fees starting on Oct. 1. RegFox pricing will go from $0.99 flat per paid registrant to $0.99 + 1% per paid registrant, with a maximum fee capped at $4.99 per registrant.

Marketing communications has full details on our website, including a payment calculator that can help determine what you need to charge for events.

Questions? Contact Peter Crackenberg at pcrackenberg@georgefox.edu.

Each semester, employees who are mothers of young/school-aged children, as well as expectant mothers, gather for an informal networking lunch. Join us for our next gathering from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29, in Canyon Commons 102. Lunch will be provided.

If you plan to attend, please RSVP at this link. See you there!

Contact Lindsay Knox at lknox@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

Tomorrow (Friday) marks another Friday @ Fox visit day. Prospective students will be participating in campus tours, visiting classes, eating lunch on campus, and touring academic departments of interest.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is asking students and employees to help make visitors feel the Be Known promise during their time with us tomorrow.

A few things to note:

• There will be tours rotating through campus and residence areas at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2 p.m.
• Plan to park in areas outside of the Stevens lot if possible to ensure enough spaces for visitors.
• Consider offering a helping hand if visitors need directions or have questions about George Fox.

If you have questions, contact Lauren Hill at hilll@georgefox.edu.

Enjoy running? Looking for a running community here at Fox? Join the Run GFU Club tomorrow (Friday) at 4 p.m. in front of Hadlock! All levels of experience are welcome, so come check it out!

Contact Bryn Heikes at bheikes20@georgefox.edu with any questions.

As a reminder, the ADHD support group will be meeting tonight (Thursday) on this Zoom link to discuss ADHD and its relationship to anxiety. Learn how to conceptualize and better manage your academic anxiety. Hope to see you there!

Please email Kyle Rafferty at krafferty19@georgefox.edu or April Garr at agarr@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Come to the Social Work Club’s first meeting for some fun karaoke, a competition with the winner receiving a gift card to Coffee Cottage and a chance to connect with other social work and helping majors. Bring your friends, no matter the major, and be prepared to sing your heart out.

We’ll be in Stevens 109 on Thursday, Sept. 29, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, contact Kristen Anderson at kanderson21@georgefox.edu.