The Daily Bruin

A group of students is conducting primary research for a public relations project, and they need students and employees to take a survey to help a startup company find its target audience. Take the survey here.

Questions? Contact Jordyn Smith at jordyns19@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.

We are excited to welcome the families of our undergraduate students to campus Friday, Oct. 25, through Sunday, Oct. 27, for Family Weekend. We are expecting more than 200 families to join us for multiple events.

Check-in for families is set for Friday from noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 8 to 11 a.m. in the Stevens Center lobby. Thank you for helping our families to feel known and welcome!

Click here to see a full schedule for the weekend. If you have questions, feel free to contact Megan Fisher at ext. 2112.

Come to the football game this Saturday, Oct. 26, for Family Weekend! The kickoff is at 1 p.m. Come decked out in George Fox gear to show your support and spirit as we face off against Pacific University.

The tailgate opens at 11 a.m. with seven different vendors, including Dutch Bros, Cream Northwest, Tall Boys Fish & Chips, Dogs & Fries, Miss Hannah’s Gourmet Popcorn and BobaBlastic.

There will also be a chili cook-off before the game, so make sure you come and taste the chili and cast a vote on the Blue Zone app during the tailgate.

Security reminder: Please have all cars removed from the Bauman parking lot by 10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25.

For more information, contact Missy Downs at mdowns@georgefox.edu.

Seniors graduating this December are invited to celebrate at the Exodus Grad Fair in Canyon Commons 101-102 on Wednesday, Nov. 6, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Pick up your cap and gown and get checked out with university offices before you graduate. Plus, enjoy free snacks and raffle prizes! Learn more here.

Questions? Contact Audrey Lichten at alichten@georgefox.edu.

Register for the upcoming scholarship resource center workshop for undergraduate and graduate students! Gather in Hoover 105 on Friday, Monday, or Tuesday, Nov. 1, 4, or 5, for scholarship information, snacks, and a chance to win an awesome raffle prize.

Click here for more information and to register. Contact Jordan Nelson at scholarships@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2297 with questions.

Interested in PR? Join us tomorrow (Thursday) in Lemmons 15 from 3 to 5 p.m. to learn about the new public relations concentration!

Join us to listen to top PR professionals speak on a panel and for informal networking time. Food and drinks will be provided! As a bonus, students who attend will have the opportunity to win an Amazon gift card.

Please fill out this quick survey to help the public relations class out with some research prior to attending the event. We look forward to seeing you there!

Questions? Contact Hannah Peterson at hpeterson17@georgefox.edu.

Join the School of Social Work and fellow students, faculty and staff in wearing purple for Domestic Violence Awareness Day tomorrow (Thursday).

The goal of Purple Thursday is to raise awareness about domestic, spousal, teen dating, and intimate partner violence. Use your clothing to start conversations with others about domestic violence. Share photos online of you and fellow students, faculty and staff wearing purple, and use these hashtags: #DVAM #endDV #workAgainstViolence #PurpleThursday.

Questions? Contact Kim Rapp at rappk@georgefox.edu.

Are you interested in participating in a SpiL trip? Be sure to attend the SpiL trip student panel tomorrow (Thursday) at 7 p.m. in EHS 102, where students will share stories from their experiences and answer questions regarding specific trips, the application process, and more.

This event will also cover topics like this year’s trip locations and fundraising. There also will be a free churro and popcorn bar!

Questions? Contact Olivia Berglund at oberglund16@georgefox.edu.

Fifteen more people are needed to sign up for the blood drive this Friday, Oct. 25, at Abby’s Pizza! We are taking appointments only and really need to fill these last 15 slots. If you would like to sign up, there are three ways to do so:

1. Click here
2. Go to redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code “GeorgeFox”
3. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS

Please consider signing up to help change the lives of people in need. If you have any questions or concerns, contact Sophie Hultberg at shultberg17@georgefox.edu.

President Robin Baker will be presenting on “The Presidency of Levi Pennington” in the Christian forum class of Reedwood Friends Church (2901 S.E. Steele St., Portland) this Sunday, Oct. 27, at 11:30 a.m.

Baker will be sharing the fruit of his sabbatical research. All are welcome to attend! Worship begins at 10 a.m.

Questions? Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

Send some love to our furry friends at the Newberg Animal Shelter! Students in the Management 300 course are organizing a “Fetch” donation drive. Drop off donations today (Wednesday) in the big black bins located at two locations – one in Hoover and one in Roberts Center, just inside the front doors.

The “Fetch” list:

• Foods: Premium dog food (adult and small bites), premium canned dog food, kitten & cat food (dry and canned), dog treats

• Cleaners: Simple Green, window spray, dish soap, hand sanitizer, 409 spray, laundry detergent (any high-efficiency brand), Tide Free & Gentle (high-efficiency brand), bleach, sponges/scrub brushes, garbage bags (kitchen size), paper towels

• Other: Flea medications, toys/Kongs, small fleece/soft blankets

Questions? Contact Ellen Dahlberg (edahlberg14@georgefox.edu).

President Robin and Ruth Baker cordially invite employees to celebrate together at this year’s Christmas Concert, “Arise, Shine!”, on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 2:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

Employees are entitled to two complimentary tickets for Sunday’s matinee or a single ticket for any of the other performances (on Dec. 6 or Dec. 7). Following the concert on Sunday, employees are invited to a Christmas open house at the president’s home from 5 to 7 p.m. at 701 E. Franklin St. in Newberg.

You can select your concert tickets online at this link (be sure to select “GFU Employee” in the drop-down menu on the page that pops up after making your seat selection).

If selecting your complimentary seats for Sunday, you may disregard the note that states employees are only entitled to one ticket per event; however, you must still select “Okay, I will bring my ID to the door” in the drop-down menu.

Questions? Contact Missy Terry (terrym@georgefox.edu).

Make plans to join your colleagues at an all-employee meeting this Thursday, Oct. 24. We’ll be meeting in Canyon Commons from 3:30 to 5 p.m. (with live streaming in PDS 155B).

Have a shout-out you’d like to give to a colleague for recent work they’ve done? Share it at this link!

We are thrilled to welcome 150 prospective students and parents to campus for Bruin Preview this Thursday and Friday, Oct. 24 and 25. For many of these visitors, it will be their first time setting foot on campus, and many of them will be interacting with each of you!

We are so thankful for your involvement in making this an incredible experience for students and their families. As a courtesy to our guests, please avoid parking in the Hoover and Stevens lots.

If you have any questions or concerns, contact Kelly Friesen at ext. 2248.

Meghan Sullivan, an eminent philosopher and a professor from the University of Notre Dame, will give a presentation titled “The Love Imperative — A Defense” this Thursday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. in Hoover 105. The campus community is invited to the event, hosted by the William Penn Honors Program.

Sullivan will unpack the Christian love imperative, defend it from some difficult objections, and indicate how it might be the basis for a mainstream philosophical approach to ethics.

Questions? Contact Nancy Schifferdecker at nschifferdecker@georgefox.edu.

Want to learn more about Title IX and policies about sexual misconduct? Join members of the Title IX team on Monday, Oct. 28, from 5 to 6 p.m. in Stevens 101 for a conversation about this important topic.

Questions? Contact Brad Lau at blau@georgefox.edu.

Join the George Fox climbing community on Friday, Nov. 1, from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. for Rocktoberfest, our fall bouldering competition. This is going to be a night of friendly competition and will include a raffle throughout the evening. 

The event is open to students, staff and faculty. There will be two sessions running, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. Sign up for beginner (V0-V3) or advanced (V4+) divisions for men and women. Registration is on IMLeagues.com.

Questions? Contact Keith Schneider at kschneid@georgefox.edu.

Student Activities is hosting a game night and karaoke in the Hadlock lounge this Thursday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. Come play the Switches, Jackbox games, and board games and enjoy Italian sodas and pizza!

Check out our other upcoming events:

Thursday, Oct. 24 – Lip Sync Auditions
Saturday, Oct. 26 – Family Weekend Game Night
Thursday, Oct. 31 – Halloween Dance and Haunted Hallway

Questions? Contact activities@georgefox.edu.

Are you a member of Sigma Tau Delta? Come to a prep night tonight (Tuesday) from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Lemmons 12 to learn more about Sigma’s yearly conference and to get feedback on your submissions.

All submissions for this year’s conference must be submitted to Sigma’s website by Monday, Oct. 28, at 3 p.m.

Questions? Contact Ashton Hoffman at ahoffman15@georgefox.edu.

The Student Congress on Racial Reconciliation (SCORR) trip is an opportunity for students to engage in conversations surrounding diversity to prepare to attend the SCORR conference at Biola University in February.

The cohort of students selected to be on the SCORR trip will learn how to challenge perceptions, to engage in reconciliation, and will be equipped with tools to navigate difficult conversations surrounding diversity topics.

Applications can be found here and will close on Friday, Nov. 8.

Questions? Contact Loveleen Brar at lbrar16@georgefox.edu.