The Daily Bruin

This Saturday is the biggest game of the season for our football team until playoffs! Linfield is ranked No. 7 and George Fox ranked No. 19 in the nation. ASC is selling tickets to the game through today (Thursday) in the ASC office for $2. With this ticket you get a bus ride to the game, entrance into the game and lunch provided at that game!

Support your Bruins and enjoy some football this weekend! Kickoff is at 1:30 p.m.

Contact Jordan Caddel (jcaddel15@georgefox.edu) with questions.

The Student Concert scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 26, in the Bruin Den has been moved from 6 p.m. to later that night, at 9 p.m. Same place. Same concert. Just later that day!

Contact Alaina Hill (ahill15@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Click the link below to fill out a short survey about the use of umbrellas on campus.

Umbrellas on Campus

Thanks for your feedback!
- AJ Falkner (afalkner15@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.

Ever wonder what it would be like to buy groceries on campus? Take this survey and let us know your thoughts about implementing this idea!

Groceries on Campus Survey

Thanks for your input!
– April Olson (aprilo15@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.

Don’t forget to join the Center for Peace and Justice tonight (Thursday) for our second colloquia in the Environmental Peace series. Paige Parry from our biology department will speak on “Ecology: The Epistemology of Creation.”

The event begins at 7 p.m. in Hoover 102. There will be good snacks, and elective chapel credit is available!

Contact Elizah Stephens (estephens13@georgefox.edu) for more information.

The university’s director of planned giving, Gene Christian, will present a workshop, “Your Complete Estate Planning Tool Kit … The Five Documents Every George Fox Employee Should Have in Place,” on both the Newberg and Portland campuses. Both will take place midday and will include a complimentary lunch of soup and salad.

On Thursday, Oct. 26, Gene will present the workshop from noon to 1 p.m. in Canyon Commons. In it, he will reveal data about the rising popularity of estate planning and focus on specific tools and techniques current and retired George Fox employees need to consider as they develop a tax-efficient, and loving, estate distribution plan for the people and places they care about.

Gene will make the same presentation on Wednesday, Nov. 1, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Portland Center (Room 155A). If you plan to attend in Newberg, RSVP to Karlyn Fleming by Monday, Oct. 23, at kfleming@georgefox.edu. If attending in Portland, please RSVP to Karlyn by Monday, Oct. 30.

Marketing Communications is looking for a talented individual to work in collaboration with the university photographer to create photo content and help with social media projects. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow their photography portfolio, gain new marketing skills, learn about social media, and gain photo experience in a variety of settings.

The position is open only to students able to work evenings/weekends. Application requirements are available on Handshake. Email Sarah Small at ssmall@georgefox.edu with any questions.

What do Amazon, IBM, Proctor & Gamble, Coca-Cola, Disney and Dove have in common? They embrace purpose-driven branding – a business model that defines success by financial performance and making a positive impact on the world.

At the next College of Business Industry Insiders event, come hear from corporate executive Mike Van Wyk as he explains why the most powerful brands of the future will be those that drive the most meaningful social change.

Save the date for Wednesday, Oct. 25, from noon to 12:50 p.m. in Canyon Commons 103. Come enjoy a free lunch and hear from this expert in consumer understanding and brand building. Please register by noon on Monday, Oct. 23, at this link.

Contact Colleen Sump (csump@georgefox.edu) with questions.

Commuters: Please take this availability survey (it’s only one question) to help us determine which days we should have commuter lunches next semester.

Please note: We cannot accommodate all schedules; however, we can do our best. Thanks for taking the time to complete this. Watch the Daily Bruin for next semester’s lunch dates to be announced.

Thank you!
- Kristi Welker (kwelker@georgefox.edu)

Bruin Cards are here! This year, the cards are in two formats:

• Printed card – Just show your card when you make your purchases. The printed cards have been distributed through campus mail to everyone on the Newberg campus with a campus box. If you do not have a campus box and would like a Bruin Card, please stop by the Information Desk on the first floor of the Stevens Center to pick one up. Supplies are limited, so get yours today!
• Digital – Just show the discount ad on your device at the place of business to receive your discount. The digital card can be found by going to bruinboards.georgefox.edu and clicking on “Special Deals.” You will need to be signed in to MyGFU, iGFU or your George Fox mail on your device to access this site.

The digital and print card have the same 15 offers. The digital card may have extra offers from time to time.

Please note: You must show your Bruin Card or the digital Bruin Card to receive the discount. Please do not just show the merchant(s) your George Fox ID card or say you are from George Fox. You must show your Bruin Card. Please be respectful of the generous businesses who are offering these discounts by following these guidelines.

Midterm grades are important indicators of how you are doing in your classes. While they are not a part of your permanent record they are important to pay attention to. In some cases, midterm grades represent about half your grade in the course. If you have questions, you should check with your professors. It is vital to know where you stand in each of your classes.

Midterm grades are meant to encourage you to get in touch with others: your professor, your advisor, your CAP Coach and/or the Academic Resource Center.

The worst thing to do about midterm grades is to ignore them or to assume you can improve them on your own.

Professors do want to meet with you. Do not hesitate to make an appointment with each of them.

Midterm grades are due by Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017. You should plan to check your midterm grades after this date.

To check your mid-term grades in MyGFU:

• Click on “Self Service”
• Click on “Enrollment”
• Click on “View My Grades”
• Click on the correct term
• Click on the “Midterm Grades” tab (If you do not see a “Midterm Grades” tab then it is likely none of your professors have entered any midterm grades for you. Please contact your professors to find out what your grades are.)

Now you need to determine what to do next:
 Contact your professors. Faculty are not required to enter midterm grades. You are advised to check with each of your professors about your status in their class. Consider whether to withdraw from one or more courses if it looks likely that you’ll get an F (or maybe even a D).

The last date to withdraw is Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017 (without grade responsibility).

You can usually go below being enrolled in 12 credit hours (at this point in the semester) without impacting your financial aid or housing. However, you should contact representatives in these departments to be certain:

• Residence Life (Dave Johnstone) – djohnstone@georgefox.edu
• Student Financial Services – sfs@georgefox.edu

Withdrawal results in a “W” on your transcript but does not factor into GPA. If you were to get an F, it would impact GPA.

Confirm any thoughts of withdrawing from classes with your advisor. Meet with each professor, especially those teaching courses you’re struggling in. Even if your professor doesn’t post midterm grades, find out from the professor what your grade is. Meet with your advisor to discuss options.

Use labs, help sessions and the ARC. If you think you might have a learning disability, have some assessment done. Contact the Health and Counseling Center at 503-554-2340 or stop by their office on South River Street.

Plan well for spring semester. Contact your CAP Coach to get advice about spring semester. Not sure how to take the next step? Email studentlife@georgefox.edu.

All graduating seniors (for December 2017 commencement) are invited to stop by the Stevens Center Atrium on Wednesday, Nov. 1, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to pick up their cap and gown at the Exodus Grad Fair!

Contact Audrey Lichten (alichten@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Are you interested in China and Chinese culture?

The Internationalization Consortium invites you to participate in the Winter 2018 Rising Star Study Tour from Jan. 7-20, 2018, in Beijing, China. Forty American students, along with students and faculty members from Chinese higher vocational colleges, will participate. Activities will include workshops on student artistic creation and design, site visits and cultural experiences.

The application deadline for this winter study tour is Friday, Nov. 10, 2017.

Please contact Lynn Scott (lscott@georgefox.edu) for the application and financial aid information.

Make sure to get your tickets for William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Come join our theatre department this week for one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies.

The show runs in Wood-Mar Auditorium Oct. 19-21 and Oct. 26-28 at 7:30 p.m., and will also include a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, Oct. 29. All George Fox employees receive one free ticket. Reserve your seat online and bring your George Fox ID with you to show at the door. You may also purchase additional tickets online. Tickets are also available for pick-up at the box office in the Bruin Store (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.).

Note: Closed captioning will be available for the final two shows, on Oct. 28 and 29.

For more information, visit this page. See you at the show!

George Fox alumni, current students and employees are invited to hear from business industry expert Mike Van Wyk on Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m. in Portland Center’s Room 155.

Mike has more than 20 years of consumer research and brand-building experience at large companies like Proctor Gamble and currently is the VP of customer research and insights for Capital Group. He will speak on the topic of purpose-driven brand building. A Q&A session will follow.

Coffee and desserts will be served. The event is free, but please register here. The event is being hosted by the College of Business and the Business Leadership Society.

Come encounter the intimate presence of God in a night of prophetic worship tomorrow (Thursday) between 7 and 9 p.m. in the Prayer Chapel. Feel free to come and go at any time.

We hope you will feel God’s presence and experience a breakthrough in your life!

Contact Cayla Bleoaja (cbleoaja16@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

We know you all have been stressed out with mid-terms. Maybe some time to simply chill is just what you need! So, come take a study break and hang out with us in the Intercultural Resource Center at 7 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 21, for a “Boba Night!”

Questions? Contact Lydia Pia (lpia15@georgefox.edu).

Information Services is looking for a multi-talented individual to work closely with the information services coordinator. In this position, you will represent George Fox to those calling the university switchboard and to visitors and guests at the Information Desk.

This position will allow you to interact with a variety of people in our George Fox community as well as members of our surrounding community and around the world. You will have the exciting opportunity to make a difference while serving in this fun and engaging role as you provide above-and-beyond customer service to all you provide assistance to! You will be a key contributor in accomplishing the mission and vision of George Fox!

This is a five-hour-per-week position. Application requirements are available on Handshake. Email Barbi Doran at bdoran@georgefox.edu with any questions.

This Saturday is the biggest game of the season for our football team until playoffs! Linfield is ranked No. 7 and George Fox ranked No. 19 in the nation. ASC is selling tickets to the game all this week in the ASC office for $2. With this ticket you get a bus ride to the game, entrance into the game and lunch provided at that game!

Support your Bruins and enjoy some football this weekend! Kickoff is at 1:30 p.m.

Contact Jordan Caddel (jcaddel15@georgefox.edu) with questions.

What do Amazon, IBM, Proctor & Gamble, Coca-Cola, Disney and Dove have in common? They embrace purpose-driven branding – a business model that defines success by financial performance and making a positive impact on the world.

At the next College of Business Industry Insiders event, come hear from corporate executive Mike Van Wyk as he explains why the most powerful brands of the future will be those that drive the most meaningful social change.

Save the date for Wednesday, Oct. 25, from noon to 12:50 p.m. in Canyon Commons 103. Come enjoy a free lunch and hear from this expert in consumer understanding and brand building. Please register by noon on Monday, Oct. 23, at this link.

Contact Colleen Sump (csump@georgefox.edu) with questions.