The Daily Bruin

Family Weekend is nearly here! The Office of Parent Relations is welcoming families of current undergraduate students back to campus this weekend. We are expecting a great crowd, and thank you all for your support as we remind our guests of our Be Known promise.

Family Weekend starts at noon on Friday, Oct. 27, and finishes with the matinee performance of A Midsummer Nights Dream and soccer games on Sunday, Oct. 29. To see a full schedule of events, please visit this link. If you have additional questions, please contact Megan Fisher at 503-899-9608.

Students, will your family be joining us for Family Weekend? If so, give them some love at our home football game on Saturday, Oct. 28. Submit a short message to your family (120 characters or fewer) to be displayed on the video board during the game, set for a 2:30 p.m. kickoff against Lewis & Clark.

The deadline for submission is tomorrow (Thursday) at 5 p.m. Send your submissions and any questions to Brittany Baker (bbaker@georgefox.edu).

Come join us for the Student Concert tomorrow night (Thursday) at 9 p.m. in the Bruin Den. Come out to support our local talents on campus!

Questions? Contact Alaina Hill (ahill15@georgefox.edu).

The Friendsview Retirement Community is hosting an all-Christmas garage sale and would like to invite George Fox students to come out and take advantage of a special “half-off sale” for students only.

Swing by Saturday, Nov. 4, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and find great deals on Christmas decorations.

Have questions? Contact Kathryn Saunders at ksaunders@georgefox.edu.

Are you looking for on-campus employment? Are you driven by details and accuracy? Do you enjoy making sure things are running smoothly and correctly?

If so, you should apply for our student worker position in undergraduate admissions operations! Please read the current job posing on Handshake (#1094900 Office Assistant – Undergraduate Admissions) and apply if you think you would be a good fit for working behind the scenes in undergraduate admissions. The position is for fall 2017 through spring 2018.

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.

Come celebrate the fall season in Hoover 105 this Friday, Oct. 27. Sigma Zeta will be hosting a virus-themed party, the Viral Outbreak Party. We’ll play Pandemic at 7 p.m. and watch Contagion at 9 p.m. Come to one or both! This is an event you want to catch.

Contact David Degnan (ddegnan14@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

All are welcome to the next International Business Institute informational meeting, scheduled from 4 to 5 p.m. today (Wednesday) in Hoover 102.

The International Business Institute is designed specifically with business in mind for a unique study abroad experience. The program incorporates the international dimensions of business and culture by integrating academic study with international field experience. The program is 10 weeks in length and includes periods of residence in key locations as well as coordinated visits and presentations in the major political and economic centers of Russia, The European Union, India and China.

Though the meeting begins at 4 p.m., stop by anytime during the session to learn about these exciting opportunities that build skills and competency in global business and cultural awareness, a critical need for today’s business careers.

Contact Annette Nemetz (anemetz@georgefox.edu) for more information.

It’s time to renew your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)! Be sure to file your 2018-19 FAFSA by Jan. 1 to ensure you get next year’s financial aid package in a timely manner.

Questions? Contact the financial aid office at fa@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2302.

Come show your support for George Fox’s physical therapy program by grabbing some dinner at Sandwich Express in Newberg (next to Fred Meyer, at 901 Brutscher St., #B) on Thursday, Nov. 2. Proceeds will go toward our medical service trip to Ghana and Uganda next summer. Drop by Sandwich Express between 3 and 7:30 p.m. to participate.

Questions? Contact Nick Gammie (ngammie16@georgefox.edu).

CMCO students are hosting auditions for an upcoming comedy film, from 3 to 5 p.m. this Sunday, Oct. 29, in the Media Center. We are looking for two males and one female between the ages of 16 and 22.

If interested, email Jake Thiessen at jthiessen15@georgefox.edu.

Family Weekend and our next football game are right around the corner, so please take note of the important information below. Kickoff against Lewis & Clark is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28. The weather forecast is calling for warm temperatures and sunny skies; bring your family and enjoy one of the last beautiful days before winter!

Bauman Parking Lot
Be sure to move your cars out of the Bauman parking lot and the tennis court parking lot on Friday evening. This space will be dedicated to football fan parking, activities and vendors on Saturday.

Entrances to the football game
There will be two entrances into the game and both are located in the Bauman parking lot, directly behind the stadium.

Wheeler Sports Center closed
The Wheeler Sports Center will be closed from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This means the basketball gym, racquetball courts and locker rooms will be closed. The Fitness Center will remain open for normal business hours, but you will need to enter through the hallway entrance located on the field level, toward the end of the building near the tennis courts. There will be security officers who will ask you where you are headed; just let them know that you are going to work out.

Bauman Walkway
The sidewalk located between the football stadium and Bauman will be closed. Please walk around the building and do not move the barricade.

Circle Parking Lot
The circle parking lot near Wheeler will be closed for the day. This space is reserved for officials to park in. Officials will arrive as early as 10 a.m.

Sideline Passes
No one will be granted field access without a sideline pass. Sideline passes are issued to those who are required to work and/or have official business during the game.

Tickets
Students and staff can show their ID cards at the gate to get into the game free of charge. If you’d like to bring your family along to the game, you can purchase your tickets at the gate or in advance online at this link.

The undergraduate admissions office is getting ready to welcome hundreds of students to campus Thursday and Friday, Oct. 26-27. Please be courteous to our guests by avoiding the Stevens and Hoover parking lots on Thursday afternoon and all day Friday.

As an additional option beyond street parking, staff and faculty are welcome to utilize the 99W parking lot on both days. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Kelly Friesen at ext. 2248 or kfriesen@georgefox.edu.

Thank you!

Tomorrow (Thursday) is the next meeting of the monthly event series Koinonia, a gathering at which we learn about and celebrate the many cultures represented in our student body. This month we will gather for rich discussions, delicious food and awesome activities in partnership with the Latino Heritage Club!

The LHC strives to support the George Fox Latino community and create space for the university to experience Latino food, art, dances and traditions. The club works toward emphasizing the importance of higher education for the Latino community.

Please join us for Koinonia in Canyon Commons 103 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Together, we can bring the culture and learn the culture!

Contact Kevin Tshilombo (ktshilombo16@georgefox.edu) for more information.

How do you feel about on-campus activities? Do you feel lost or confused on what is even going on on campus? Would you like to see a more central source of news on campus? Tell us about what you think in this exciting survey!

Fox Life Survey

Thank you for your feedback!
– Patrick James Fredrick I (pfrederick14@george.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.

Due to popular demand, the Health and Counseling Center has added a second stress management class. Learn strategies to manage and overcome your stress and anxiety! Develop the skills to be free from unnecessary worry and fear. Classes meet at 5 p.m. on Nov. 2, Nov. 9 and Nov. 16.

Space is limited to the first 15, so call 503.554.2340 to register.

We are in the book of Ephesians and will be going through the first part of Chapter 5 this week in Vespers. Come enjoy a sweet time of fellowship and worship with your fellow classmates and coworkers.

We encourage you to use time as a break from your busy schedules and to lean into a space of rest. We’ll meet at 7 p.m. tonight (Wednesday) in Bauman Auditorium.

Hope to see you there!

Join us tonight for food, games and giveaways!

All are welcome to join the “Idea Ninjas” as they celebrate the launch of the After Hours Project. The “Idea Ninjas” are a group of George Fox students who create, develop and deliver innovative ideas in higher education. The After Hours Project aims to create more 24/7-access spaces on campus for students and staff, for both leisure and study.

The party will have food, games and more than $1,500 in prizes. The event is tonight (Wednesday) from 8 to 11 p.m. in the Bruin Den. The first 25 to arrive will receive a gift card to the new coffee kiosk in the library.

Contact Bethany Villero (bvillero@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Are you looking for ways to get involved on campus? Do you want to help out a really cool organization?

Come volunteer on Saturday, Oct. 28, with Open Arms International! SpIL partners with Open Arms, which is hosting a fundraising banquet. They would love to have some volunteers from George Fox. This banquet is a recreation of the villages in Kenya and is a great opportunity to learn about one of our international parters, as well as meeting the staff who make nonprofits run.

Volunteers work in two shifts:

• Set up: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Evening: 3:30-9:30 p.m.

Carpooling options available! Open Arms is a local nonprofit that helps orphaned children in Kenya have a safe, loving home and the ability to hear about the love of Jesus. They are truly living out grace and peace.

If you are interested or want more information, please contact Hannah Lingel (hlingel15@georgefox.edu).

If you are a declared social work major, who is a sophomore and planning to pursue a BSW degree, please be aware that the early BSW application deadline is Friday, Oct. 27. You will need to turn in your completed application to the social work office by this date to be considered for the early application process (the regular application deadline is Jan. 26).

To obtain a social work application, visit this Bachelor of Social Work page or stop by the social work office (in the Meridian Street House).

Contact Kim Rapp (rappk@georgefox.edu) with any questions.