The Daily Bruin

Midterm grades provide an accurate picture of your academic progress so far this semester. The last day to withdraw from a class without a graded responsibility for a class you may be struggling in is Sunday, Nov. 6.

This means that if you withdraw from a class, your transcript will show W. If you do not withdraw now and ultimately do not pass a course, your GPA will suffer.

If your professor has not yet given you a midterm grade, please contact them right away to find out where you stand in that course. Information regarding withdrawing from a class can be found here on the registrar office’s website.

Students who received a D or an F on their midterms should contact their CAP coach as soon as possible to discuss the consequences of withdrawing from a class. If a student withdraws from a class, they should also contact their CAP coach to discuss their class schedule for future semesters. Follow this link to contact the CAP coaches.

Other resources for students are easily accessible on campus:

Services for Tutoring

Academic Resource Center

If you need help or have any questions, or need assistance, please contact studentlife@georgefox.edu.

Join the Swing Dance Club tomorrow (Saturday) in the FoxHole from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

The beginner lesson starts at 6:30 p.m., when you’ll learn everything you need to know. The intermediate lesson follows at 7 p.m., where Mark and Avery will be teaching pinwheel turns and the Flower. Finally, the free dance will be from 7:30 to 9 p.m., when you can dance to your heart’s content!

All students and faculty are welcome. No prior experience required.

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

Please join us at 7:30 p.m. tonight (Friday) for Karaoke Night at the Intercultural Resource Center! Come ready to sing your favorite song, have fun, and relax after midterms week. We hope to see you there! Everyone is welcome.

Contact Lisette Uribe at luribe20@georgefox.edu with any questions.

When looking at the Maker Hub’s Monarch metal lathe, it may not be entirely clear as to what it actually does. A lathe is a machine that rotates a workpiece on an axis to perform various operations such as boring, sanding, knurling (creating angles or crossed lines on a workpiece), drilling, facing (removing material from the end of a workpiece), and turning.

This is accomplished by using a stationary tool that is applied to the work piece to remove material. The lathe creates an object that is symmetrical to the axis of rotation it was rotated about.

Students commonly use the metal lathe to create flywheels for their wobbler engines. 

Watch this video to see how it works! Check out the Maker Hub’s Wiki page for more information. 

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.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to fight in a large-scale medieval fantasy style battle? Come join the Fencing and Critical Hit Clubs for their Live Action Role Play (LARP) Day to find out!

The battle will commence today (Friday) from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on the basketball court in Hadlock! All students and faculty are welcome to come and join in the fun.

What is LARP? It is a battle with foam-padded melee weaponry, set to a story line. 

Choose a side: Will you fight for glory and honor with the Fencing Club, or defend what is rightfully yours with the Critical Hit Club? Costumes are encouraged, and personal foam weapons are allowed. However, they will be subject to pre-approval.

Interested in participating? Fill this form RSVP. For more information, contact Brody Lee at blee20@georgefox.edu.

The Wheeler Gym will be transformed into the pep rally of your dreams tonight (Friday) for “Midnight Madness”! Come check out this crazy new tradition on our campus!

We will have class competitions, hype up the basketball teams, and end the night with a Space Jam-themed dance and giant balloon drop over the dance floor! It all begins at 9 p.m. Attend the volleyball game beforehand and get a limited-edition shirt, designed for the event.

Also, Lip Sync auditions are in full swing. Get your friends together and sign up here to be a part of this amazing tradition. You won’t want to miss it!

Check out the Activities Weekly email for more details.

Events coming up:

• Scavenger Hunt: Friday, Oct. 21, 7 p.m., starts in the quad
• Haunted House: Friday, Oct. 28, 7 p.m., HMS
• Trivia Night: Friday, Nov. 4, 7:30 p.m., The Bon

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Today is the day! The Comic Book Club meets tonight (Friday) at 7 p.m. in Hoover 207. The theme for this week is “Marvel Part 1!” Tonight will be everything Marvel; we’ll contrast the MCU and the comics, who is the best Chris, and so much more.

Comic Book Club is a good 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.

Join University Recreation for a hike up Kings Mountain this Sunday, Oct. 16! All transportation and guiding will be provided, and the cost of the trip is only $15 per person. There are scholarships available!

This hike is rated moderate. It’s a great opportunity to get to know other George Fox students. Go here to register and also to check out what other trips are available.

Have questions? Reach out to jfuentes19@georgefox.edu.

Swing by tonight’s 7 p.m. volleyball match against Pacific to donate to a worthy cause! We will have boxes set up to donate items such as gift cards, backpacks, school supplies, card games, etc. to the Safe Families for Children organization.

If you have any questions, reach out to Bailey LeBreton at blebreton19@georgefox.edu.

As part of the sabbatical process, we invite former sabbatical recipients to share about their time away from the classroom. This academic year, we will have one brown bag session per semester, with the first scheduled for this Monday, Oct. 17, at 11:30 a.m. in Hoover 250.

Come hear from Muh Bi Lin (social work) and Chris Koch (psychology) as they share about their work. Attendees are invited to bring their curiosity and their lunch. The AAO will provide snacks and beverages.

For more information, reach out to Andrea Scott at scotta@georgefox.edu.

Mental Health: Athletic Wealth is a program established to promote available resources and bring awareness to mental disorders. We are collecting data to seek the most relevant information for our keynote speaker.

We plan to have an event later in the semester surrounded around mental health for student-athletes (more information to come). Please take a few minutes to fill out our anonymous survey. Thank you!

Contact Emma Williams at ewilliams21@georgefox.edu with any questions.

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.

George Fox University Theatre is pleased to announce that its production of Oliver! opens on Thursday, Oct. 27.

Performances in Wood-Mar Auditorium are scheduled as follows:

• Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 27-29, at 7:30 p.m.
• Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 3-5, at 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday, Oct. 30, and Sunday, Nov. 6, at 2 p.m.

You can read the synopsis and purchase tickets here. Tickets are also available by calling the performing arts box office at 503-554-2670.

Special Ticket Options for Students, Faculty and Staff
Students are entitled to one free ticket in your own name for each of our Thursday night performances only. Please use your George Fox email to obtain your ticket.

George Fox faculty and staff are entitled to one free ticket for the run of the show. Both options may be selected when you purchase or select your tickets in our online ticketing system. Please use your George Fox email address when ordering.

For details or assistance, email Kathy Harris at kharris@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2670.

Looking for help with brainstorming for your next project? Need help with your partially drafted paper? Feeling overwhelmed and stressed? Want to get on top of things before midterms?

Make an appointment with the Portland Writing Center for writing and general academic support. Meetings might include reviewing the assignment, discussing citation styles or talking through the body paragraphs of your paper. All of our appointments are free, 50-minute Zoom or asynchronous consultations.

To schedule an appointment, download the Penji app in the Apple or Google Play stores (the icon is a blue penguin). You can also schedule an appointment through our website or clicking on the Penji icon at the bottom left corner of your Canvas course menu. We have step-by-step instructions on our website, or by email. Follow us on Instagram at gfupwc!!

Questions? Email Hannah Jackson hjackson@georgefox.edu, or the Writing Center at wc@georgefox.edu.

Do you have students who could use help with writing projects or citations? Do they seem to be feeling overwhelmed and stressed?

Encourage them to make an appointment with the Portland Writing Center for writing and general academic support. Meetings might include reviewing the assignment, discussing citation styles or talking through the body paragraphs of their paper.

To schedule an appointment, download the Penji app in the Apple or Google Play stores (the icon is a blue penguin). You can also schedule an appointment through our website or clicking on the Penji icon at the bottom left corner of your Canvas course menu. We have step-by-step instructions on our website, or by email. Follow us on Instagram at gfupwc!!

Questions? Email Hannah Jackson hjackson@georgefox.edu, or the Writing Center at wc@georgefox.edu.

The Rocktober Roundup climbing competition is finally coming on Friday, Oct. 21, in Hadlock!

This cowboy disco-themed competition is set to be our most exciting event yet! The event offers categories for all people and all skill levels, divided into self-determined categories of beginner, intermediate and advanced.

There is a place for everyone in this competition, and no experience is necessary. Join us at the Roundup for food, games, and some friendly competition!

There will be tons of amazing raffle prizes, caffeine and the Chick-Fil-A truck. Come dressed in your best cowboy disco outfit! Registration is $15, which includes an exclusive T-shirt and access to the raffle. Sign up online here.

If you have any questions, email our manager, Nate Freeman, at nfreeman19@georgefox.edu.

Want to host a prospective student overnight for Bruin Preview? Sign up today (Thursday) during lunch between 11 a.m. and noon in Canyon Commons.

Overnight hosts need to be on-campus residents living in a dorm, house or apartment. Meal tickets will be provided for those on a limited meal plan, and all hosts will complete a brief training in advance to prepare for the event.

Hosting will begin at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27, and conclude at 7:50 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 28. You can sign up here online as well.

If you have any questions, contact Miranda Davidson at mdavidson@georgefox.edu.

Save the date for our “Report, Support, Prevent: Sexual Misconduct Prevention Refresher Training” session, sponsored by Student Belonging and Equity, in partnership with Yamhill County Crime Victim Services.

Over the past few weeks, the George Fox community has learned and spoken about relationships, boundaries and sexual misconduct. We would like to take this conversation to the next level.

Join us at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 24, in the Canyon Commons banquet rooms to hear Sarah Grabner, crime victim services supervisor of the Yamhill County DA’s office, to help further understand how to respond and care for our community. Joining her will be her emotional support dog, Marybeth.

One elective spiritual life credit is available for students who attend. For more information, contact Katrina Johnson at katrinaj@georgefox.edu.

Dawn Ford and the Faculty Development Committee invite you to join them for the Fall 2022 Faculty Lecture featuring professor Sunggu Yang on Tuesday, Oct. 18, at 6 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Yang, associate professor of theology and Christian ministries and recipient of the 2021-22 Faculty Achievement Award for Undergraduate Research & Scholarship, will present his research on “The Future of the Church: Predictions and Practical Imaginations for Today.”

What will the future of the church look like? What ought to happen now in the church for its future thriving? Please join us for an engaging lecture as we learn about how to do the church in today’s challenging, yet opportunity-full world.

For more information, contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

Join us for the MSW fall justice event featuring Jen Masotja, director of disaster services for Catholic Charities of Oregon, at noon on Thursday, Nov. 3, in Room 155 of the Portland Center. The event will focus on disaster management. Please RSVP here.

Masotja became the first-ever director for the department at CCO in January of 2021 after the agency was called to support survivors of the 2020 wildfires. With nearly 15 years of emergency management experience at the state, county and nonprofit levels, she is passionate about ensuring our most vulnerable neighbors are cared for before, during and after a disaster.

With multiple publications, international experience, several programs built from scratch, an advocate’s heart and her MSW in tow, our guest brings human services to the forefront of emergency management.

Contact Caroline Hottmann at chottmann@georgefox.edu with any questions.

We are a group of business statistics students assigned with the task of analyzing the expected salary of George Fox university students. Below is the survey we have created to aid in the research and provide a more accurate representation of what the students here at George Fox expect to make after graduation.

Please help us with our research by completing this survey. Contact Samantha Gordon at sgordon21@georgefox.edu with any questions.

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.