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University Recreation has just released its outdoor recreation (OREC) trip and activity schedule for the month of October! All trips can now be registered for and paid for online via IM Leagues. Please go here to see all of the trips, workshops, and activities that are offered this month.

Activities include:

• Mountain biking
• Whitewater rafting
• Kayaking
• Hiking
• Backpacking
• Slacklining, and more!

No experience is necessary to participate in any of these activities!

Students who are experiencing financial difficulties can now apply for financial assistance for outdoor trips and activities through a new scholarship fund. If you would like to submit a request for financial assistance for any of these trips and activities, please go here.

Have questions? Contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu

Did you know that the Maker Hub has a handheld wood CNC router? This machine from Shaper Origin can engrave wooden signs, cut inlays, and makes cutting dovetail joints a breeze. Check out this video that shows the process of making a trivet with the same Shaper Origin CNC router we have in the Maker Hub.

The Maker Hub exists as a resource and creative outlet for the whole 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.

Oregon’s co-coordinators for Braver Angels, a national group promoting civil conversation and cooperation across political divides, will describe their work in a special presentation on campus Tuesday, Oct. 5.

The free event is open to the public and is set from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Hoover 105. The evening will feature Elise Keith and Ben Nanke, who co-coordinate the Oregon chapter’s work, Elise as a “Blue” and Ben as a “Red.”

More information on the Oct. 5 event and the George Fox Civility Project is available at this link, or by contacting Civility Project Director Ron Mock at rmock@georgefox.edu. You can also read about the Braver Angels at this link.

A Zoom link to the event will be available soon. You will be able to find it on the Civility Project website.

Braver Angels (BA) is one of the leading national organizations working to overcome America’s historically high levels of political polarization and alienation. Their events allow conservatives and liberals to get past destructive stereotypes so “we can have civil conversations about real issues that lead to productive problem-solving,” according to the BA website.

Run, jog, walk, or crawl the Color Run tonight (Friday)!

We’ll start in the amphitheater at 6:30 p.m., and end the race with an after party full of music, dancing, and Otter Pops!

Questions? Email activities@georgefox.edu.

All are welcome to join a community of students in the kinesiology department for an Exercise Science Club hike this Saturday, Sept. 25!

Fill out this form to RSVP, and plan to meet at 9:15 a.m. in the Duke parking lot to carpool to Tryon Creek State Natural Area. We will collectively decide which of the hikes to take and plan to be back on campus by noon after an optional brunch!

You can check out the hikes here. Questions? Contact Andrea Friesen at afriesen19@georgefox.edu.

Did you know we’re supposed to hit a high temperature of 87 on Friday and 81 on Saturday? Go enjoy time outside, on the water, by renting paddleboards, tubes or kayaks from the Hadlock Rental Center!

Many of our paddleboards and kayaks are inflatable and can fit into a vehicle of any size. Rentals include paddles, life jackets, and other accessories at no additional cost. We also have hundreds of other items that you can rent, including camping equipment and yard games.

You can also check out all that we have to offer and make a reservation online by going here. Want to go with other students? Sign up for one of our trips here.

Have questions? Email AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

If you missed the recent 2021 Richter Scholars kickoff event with all the changes to the program, the recording, once available, will be posted on the Richters Scholars webpage.

The Richter Scholars webpage has been updated to reflect all the changes and where you will find the link for the new method of applying electronically. Before preparing a proposal, please read through the full proposal guidelines, eligibility requirements, and review criteria at the above link.

The Richter Scholars program at George Fox distributes funds to support student research activities that are devised, initiated, and carried out by individual student researchers, with mentorship, guidance, and expertise provided by a faculty mentor. The purpose of these funds is to support educational research opportunities that encourage the practices of independent thought, leading to independent achievement and personal responsibility.

For the purpose of this program, research is defined as a knowledge-generating activity that is designed to provide new information on a topic, tool, or process, and that proceeds according to established and accepted research methods.

Students, upload your application documents using this link. Faculty, upload your letter of recommendation using this link.

*Faculty mentors: Please note that several important proposal elements and eligibility requirements have been recently updated. Please thoroughly read through all posted documentation as you work with your student mentee to prepare a proposal.

For more information, contact Vetta Berokoff at vberokof@georgefox.edu.

The Bruin Bookstore will begin returning unsold books to their publishers soon. If you need a book for later in the semester, we strongly urge you to make your purchase as soon as possible.

Questions? Contact Laura King at 1478mgr@follet.com.

Sem. Sisters, a women’s theological friendship community of faculty, staff, students and alumni created to hold up, support and affirm a woman’s calling to ministry, invites you to join our Facebook group.

Events are hosted during Portland Seminary’s Bridgeweek, and our Facebook group hosts a variety of conversations. To receive an invite to the group, please contact Maria Hearing (mhearing17@georgefox.edu) or Grace Babayan (gbabayan19@georgegox.edu). We would love to have you join us!

Volunteer to chop/stack wood for veterans, elderly and disabled persons this Saturday, Sept. 25, at Friends Community Cemetery. Work time will be from 9 to 11 a.m. We’ll meet in the back of the cemetery (white barn).

If you have any questions, email abergers18@georgefox.edu or gcarlsen18@georgefox.edu.

Supervisors: This is a note to remind you about our current work injury protocol. George Fox safety resources, including our current work injury protocols and forms, can be found on our website.

If you are a new supervisor and have not attended the supervisor work injury training, please contact Aga Luptak at aluptak@georgefox.edu

Join the Stewards of Sustainability Club this Saturday, Sept. 25, for a documentary and discussion event with snacks! We will be showing the episode Recycling Sham from the Netflix series Broken.

All are welcome! We’ll meet from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in Hoover 105. Contact Sydney Schroeder (schroeder18@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Psychologist Carl Jung coined the term “shadow” to refer to the parts of ourselves we hide, repress or deny. Robert Bly called the shadow “the long bag we drag behind us.” We place all that would cause us pain and conflict into the bag, but it holds incredible power to transform our lives, relationships, and communities.

On Friday, Oct. 15, Join Michael Simmons as he explores practices and tools for companioning our shadow, particularly around our emotions and relationships. This course will be a space to invite Christ to meet our hidden parts and deepen that process of healing.

Michael is a spiritual director, retreat facilitator, and serves on the leadership team with Companioning Center on the board of Deep Water, a local community that provides tools, processes and sacred space for women and men to heal.

Michael is a doctoral student at Portland Seminary and is an ordained elder in the Free Methodist Church.
This course will be offered via Zoom from 9 to 11 a.m. PST (noon to 2 p.m. EST). The cost is $39, and the Zoom link will be provided. You can register here if you’re interested.

If you have any questions, contact Jessica Anders (janders@georgefox.edu).

The Portland Writing Center would like your feedback! Would you fill out this survey?

Questions? Contact Hannah Jackson at hjackson@georgefox.edu.

The Office of the Provost would like to wish you a very happy birthday!

If you had a birthday this summer (June – August), or you have a birthday in the month of September, please stop by the Office of Academic Affairs today or tomorrow, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., to pick up your birthday treat.

Please note that we have moved … you’ll find us in Hoover 230!

Portland Center employees may pick up their treat at the front desk.

Questions? Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

University Recreation has just released its outdoor recreation (OREC) trip and activity schedule for the month of October! All trips can now be registered for and paid for online via IM Leagues. Please go here to see all of the trips, workshops, and activities that are offered this month.

Activities include:

• Mountain biking
• Whitewater rafting
• Kayaking
• Hiking
• Backpacking
• Slacklining, and more!

No experience is necessary to participate in any of these activities!

Students who are experiencing financial difficulties can now apply for financial assistance for outdoor trips and activities through a new scholarship fund. If you would like to submit a request for financial assistance for any of these trips and activities, please go here.

Have questions? Contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu

Tomorrow (Thursday), Fulton Street traffic will be impacted by large concrete trucks waiting to offload at the Friendsview construction site.

The work will begin at 3 a.m. and continue all day. The trucks will be lining up on Fulton Street to enter and exit onto Center Street into the Friendsview complex. Traffic is advised to use another route, if possible.

If you have any questions, contact Dixie Downey (ddowney@georgefox.edu).

Providence members: Check out the September featured deals with your LifeBalance Program. The LifeBalance Program offers members exclusive savings on thousands of recreational, wellness, travel, and cultural activities locally and throughout the U.S.

Whether you’re looking to take a vacation, join a gym, catch a play, or go for a run, visit here to save! Access to LifeBalance discounts is available – at no cost – to all Providence Health Plan members. Find out more here.

Questions? Contact Aga Luptak at aluptak@georgefox.edu.

Do you have a favorite book you think other students should read? Well, the Bruin Blog is collecting book suggestions!

If there’s a title you want to share, you can fill out this survey.

Let us know what you like!

If you have any questions, contact Alex Morales at amorales21@georgefox.edu.

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.

Next Friday, Oct. 1, a variety of talents will take the stage from 7 to 9:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium for Fox Got Talent! If you’re interested, sign-ups to audition tomorrow night are still open.

You can fill out this form for more information about how to audition for the chance to win a $500 cash prize! Auditions are open to both students and employees.

Questions? Contact Student Activities at activities@georgefox.edu.