The Daily Bruin

Join us for an evening of good food, worship, and a time to hear Monik (of Spiritual and Intercultural Life) and Dwight Kadarmanto share about how God has worked in their marriage as they navigate cultural dynamics in drawing closer to each other and closer to God.

The international chapel is tomorrow (Thursday) from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Intercultural Resource Center. Chapel credit is available.

Our mascot, Pennington Bear, is looking for new friends (12 and younger) to join his Penn Pals Kids Club. Do you know any kids who would like to join? Members get a T-shirt, six free tickets for parents to attend games, and much more! Plus, Pennington will be their pen pal; anytime kids write him a letter, he’ll send a handwritten personalized letter in return.

Join now and you’ll receive your Penn Pals package in time to use the free tickets at our first 2017 basketball game! Learn more about Penn Pals and join at this link.

For more information, contact Mckenna Tillotson (mtillotson@georgefox.edu) at ext. 2134.

Residence Life is looking for students that exhibit Christian maturity, humility, and leadership skills for our 2018-19 leadership teams. Presently, 66 students serve as Resident Assistants and Assistant Area Coordinators. We are looking for men and women who (a) seek to be stretched and transformed in their leadership roles, (b) value the diversity of our faith community, and (c) desire to invest deeply into the communities flourishing and growth. We would value your suggestions and recommendations for students to be considered for these positions.

We will personally encourage the students you recommend to seek candidacy in our programs. Past and current student leaders have reported that recommendations from peers, staff and faculty are one of the most important reasons they consider these positions. Personal encouragement goes a long way for students, especially for those who struggle to see themselves as qualified for leadership positions.

If you would like to recommend a student, fill out this response form by Monday, Nov. 19. We have moved to an electronic format for recommendations to reduce paper waste and costs.

If you have any questions, contact Dexter Ballard (ballardd@georgefox.edu).

All are invited to a journal article discussion of pH-responsive nanoparticles targeting endocytic organelles! The discussion will be led by Dr. Jing Hao tomorrow (Thursday) from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. in EHS 325, and the article should be read prior to the meeting and can be found on the Sigma Zeta FoxTALE page.

To RSVP, email hfunderburgh15@georgefox.edu or sign up outside Vetta’s office. Pizza will be provided for all who RSVP!

Over the last year, the university has moved to a new Cisco phone system. Please refer to this documentation for operating your new phone. The guide includes instruction on voicemail, transferring, call forwarding and conference calling.

Some general highlights:

• You now need to dial “8” to get an outside line.
• Long-distance codes are no longer needed except for international dialing.
• Voicemail is now sent to your email as an audio recording.
• Fax machines are still in transition and will continue to require “9” for an outside line and a long-distance code. As machines are converted over, a sign will be placed on the machine with instructions.

Please email questions to servicedesk@georgefox.edu or call us at 503-554-2569.

Bundle up at the Bruin Store Two-Day Sale Nov. 14 and 15. Save 25% on all cold weather gear including sweatshirts, sweatpants, beanies, blankets, scarves and much more! Shop in store or online at georgefoxshop.com. Go Bruins!

Questions? Contact Michael Simmons (msimmons@georgefox.edu).

The Social Work Club is making personal hygiene kits to distribute to the homeless population in Portland. Let’s help!

Drop off any of the following items at the Social Work House (corner of Meridian Street and 99W) now through Nov. 30:

• Shampoos/conditioners (sample size)
• Bars of soap
• Water bottles
• Socks
• Granola gars/small snacks
• Packs of Kleenex
• Nail clippers
• Band-Aids
• Chapstick
• Feminine hygiene products
• Toothbrush/toothpaste/floss
• Combs/brushes
• Ziplock bags
• Hand wipes
• Toilet paper

Contact Christina Liu (cliu14@georgefox.edu) with questions.

Stop by and grab a free pancake or two as well as a philosophical quote to start out your Wednesday! We’ll be in the Quad near the ASC offices from 7:30 – 9 a.m.

Questions? Contact Murray Noble (mnoble14@georgefox.edu).

Tomorrow evening (Thursday), American Enterprise Institute and the College of Business are hosting a showing of the documentary of “Mama Rwanda” in Hoover 105 at 7:30 p.m. Afterwards, professor Debby Thomas will be sharing about her time in Rwanda. There will be chapel credit, free food, and great conversation!

Contact Kylie Hannus (khannus14@georgefox.edu) with questions.

Mu Kappa (a club for missionary kids, international kids, people who have traveled overseas, or anyone interested in any of these things) is meeting tonight (Wednesday) from 8 to 9 p.m. We will be meeting at the IRC house (on Sheridan St.) with warm drinks, food and games. We would love to see you there!

Contact Holly Hicks (hhicks16@georgefox.edu) with questions.

The Crescent is conducting research about voting and would appreciate everyone taking a minute to fill out this four-question survey.

Questions? Contact Emma Lindberg (elindberg16@georgefox.edu).

All are invited to attend Mass in the Prayer Chapel at 11 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday) with Fr. Juan Pablo of the Saint John Society as the celebrant. Catholic students and employees are encouraged to receive the sacrament of Confession/Reconciliation (see John 20:21-23) beforehand starting at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome to attend. This is a chapel elective for students.

The Saint John Society is an international apostolate focused on engaging college students and energizing their faith in Christ. Contact Maricruz Arias (marias15@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Commuters: Check your on-campus mailbox tomorrow (Thursday) for a coffee coupon for Chapters. Enjoy!

Questions? Contact Kristi Welker (kwelker@georgefox.edu).

The holidays are here! Note the following due dates for check requests and invoices received in the Finance Office during the holiday season and the respective “check ready” date.

Thanksgiving holiday
Check requests received Nov. 15 – 20 will be ready on Nov. 22.
Check requests received Nov. 21 – 22 will be ready on Dec. 1.

Christmas holiday
Check requests received Dec. 18 – 20 will be ready Dec. 22.
Check requests received Dec. 21 – 22 will be ready Jan. 5.

New Year’s holiday
Check requests received Dec. 28 – 29 will be ready January 5.

Note: There will be no schedule change to payments processed through Concur. Payments will be processed as usual.

Annual training deadline approaching
The Haven online module (part 1) and two active shooter videos in FoxTALE may be accessed through your MyGFU portal. Instructions to complete the training by Nov. 15 were emailed from Darby Thiessen to all active employees on Oct. 30. The Haven and Active Shooter courses are intended for all George Fox employees, both new and continuing. Thank you in advance for being part of our community and supporting the mission of the university.

TIAA consultant appointments available at no cost
TIAA individual consulting appointments are coming up at the Newberg campus Nov. 28 and 30 and at the Portland campus on Nov. 29.

No matter where you are in life—just getting started or planning for retirement—a session with Braden Danielson can help you create a unique plan for your goals. It’s at no additional cost as a part of your retirement plan. You’ll get answers to these questions and more:

•       Am I invested in the right mix of investments to help meet my goals?
•       Am I saving enough to create the retirement income I need?
•       How do I take income from my retirement account once I stop working?
•       How do I plan for short-term goals such as saving for a house or education expenses?
•       How do I manage debt, save money and balance various financial priorities at the same time?

To schedule your one-hour appointment, click on this link. The on-site appointment slots fill quickly, so don’t delay! Take advantage of this excellent resource. You can also visit Advice and Guidance to access online tools and resources that can help you stay on track and save even more for retirement.

If you would like to make a change to your retirement account contribution amount or have questions about your George Fox University benefits, contact Darby Thiessen at 503-554-2188 or dthiessen@georgefox.edu.

The Office of Marketing Communications is now accepting orders for university Christmas cards. You can see this year’s card here.

Submit your request at this link by Tuesday, Nov. 21. The cost will range between 50 and 75 cents per card.

Contact Danette Newkirk at dnewkirk@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Happy Commuter Appreciation Week!

Order your Commuter Life t-shirt here. Orders are due Wednesday, Nov. 22 at noon. You will need to pay $10 cash when you pick up your shirt. We can only accept cash and cannot make change.

Contact Kristi Welker (kwelker@georgefox.edu) with questions.

Once again, Turning Point USA is meeting tonight (Tuesday) for anyone interested in political activism and discussion. Turning Point USA meets at 7:30 p.m. in Stevens 101. Come out and present your views on important issues, discuss future events, and advocate with us for limited government, capitalism and free markets!

If you have any questions at all or would like to get involved with TPUSA, please contact Madison McClean at maddie.mcclean@tpusa.com.

Residence Life is looking for students that exhibit Christian maturity, humility, and leadership skills for our 2018-19 leadership teams. Presently, 66 students serve as Resident Assistants and Assistant Area Coordinators. We are looking for men and women who (a) seek to be stretched and transformed in their leadership roles, (b) value the diversity of our faith community, and (c) desire to invest deeply into the communities flourishing and growth. We would value your suggestions and recommendations for students to be considered for these positions.

We will personally encourage the students you recommend to seek candidacy in our programs. Past and current student leaders have reported that recommendations from peers, staff and faculty are one of the most important reasons they consider these positions. Personal encouragement goes a long way for students, especially for those who struggle to see themselves as qualified for leadership positions.

If you would like to recommend a student, fill out this response form by Monday, Nov. 19. We have moved to an electronic format for recommendations to reduce paper waste and costs.

If you have any questions, contact Dexter Ballard (ballardd@georgefox.edu).

Join us for our second Matheteis of the semester tonight (Tuesday) at 8:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons 103.

Matheteis is a discussion forum that comes from the Greek word for disciple. Our goal is to provide space students to discuss difficult topics in a cross-disciplinary approach that leads to learning and understanding. We invite four panelists who are given 2-3 prompt questions ahead of time. After panelists have an opportunity to discuss the prompt questions, audience participants can also ask questions and join the discussion.

The topic will be about DACA: what is it and how will students be affected by the current administration’s change of its policy? We want to host a dialogue in which students can ask questions about the policy and gauge how it is affecting communities around us. Especially with the tension in our political climate today, it is important to have a space to talk about DACA in way that  reveals how people, not just numbers and statistics, are being impacted.

Questions? Contact Brianna Martin-Ortega (bmartinortega16@georgefox.edu).