The Daily Bruin

The Fall Women’s Salad Luncheon is just around the corner! It will be held Monday, Oct. 2, in Canyon Commons 101-102 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Ruth Baker invites all women of the George Fox community (staff, faculty and administrators), as well as female spouses, to join us. Please come and meet the women who are new to our community and catch up with others you might not often see.

It is a come-and-go event, and Bon Appetit will be providing a lovely spread for your enjoyment. Take advantage of this time to connect and enjoy a delicious meal. There is no charge to attend.

Contact Missy Terry (terrym@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Are you a politically interested student? Do you have opinions on income inequality, immigration and legislating morality? Have you wondered about the future of the political right post 2016? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, join students from around the Pacific Northwest on Sept. 15-16 for a free weekend of conversation, debate, professional development and delicious food!

At the conference, seven thoughtful libertarians and conservatives from around the nation will address these three major policy areas and the future of the political right. Students will be invited to ask questions, discuss presentations and debate these issues with speakers and with each other. The conference will conclude with representatives from four major conservative and libertarian organizations describing programs, internships and scholarships they offer that can help college students jumpstart their careers.

You do NOT have to be a conservative or libertarian to come to this event, and students from all backgrounds and perspectives are welcome. We invite all students to enter into a robust but polite dialogue about these important issues as we look to the future.

Registration is free and includes meals! Travel scholarships are available for students traveling to George Fox University’s Newberg campus, so spread the word! For more details and to register, click this link.

Do you want to practice Spanish conversation? Bring your lunch to the Spanish table and practice speaking with Erick Torres. Erick will be the one at the table with the Maya calendar. This is casual and fun conversation without any pressure!

The table will be open between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Canyon Commons each Friday in September, as well as on Oct. 13, 20 and 27, Nov. 3, 10 and 17, and Dec. 1 and 8.

Contact Viki Defferding (vdefferding@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Commuter Life invites our married, parent and veteran George Fox students and their families to a picnic in the park. Spouses and children are encouraged to attend.

The picnic will be in the large shelter at Newberg’s Jaquith Park near the playground equipment on Sunday, Sept. 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. The park is located at 1215 N. College St. We ask each family bring a dish to share.

Please use this form to RSVP. Commuter Life will provide paper products and drinks. Email Kristi Welker with any questions at kwelker@georgefox.edu.

We’re looking for 10 enthusiastic volunteers to help out with Kid’s Day Out! This is an event put on by Faith in Action and Providence Medical Center for kids with disabilities to come have fun for an afternoon while their families have some rest.

If you have any questions, contact Lydia Taw (jamesprojectgfu@gmail.com) or Jamie Kitchen (embracegfu@gmail.com). Applications will close Saturday, Sept. 16, or when 10 students sign up. If you’re interested, fill out this form.

Become a part of a Life Group this semester!

Life Groups are small groups of undergraduate students who meet together for prayer, Bible study and fellowship. Groups meet weekly for 60 to 90 minutes at the time and location of your choosing. Participants will select the group they wish to participate in based on the details that leaders provide. You can sign up with a leader you enjoy and a time that works best for your schedule.

Groups will start the week of Sept. 24 and end the week of Nov. 11. Sign-ups are still open until tomorrow (Friday) at this link!

Are you first aid-trained and certified? If so, we need you to volunteer to work at the first aid tent during the six home football games this season!

Two volunteers are needed for each home game, so if you can do all or some of them, please contact Mark Stone at 503-554-2090 or e-mail him at mstone@georgefox.edu.

The dates of the games are Sept. 16, Sept. 23, Sept. 30 (a 7 p.m. game), Oct. 14, Oct. 28 and Nov. 4.

Bonnie Jerke, longtime director of career services at George Fox, passed away over the summer after a lengthy battle with cancer. She loved the Lord deeply and served George Fox students, faculty and staff very well for many, many years before retiring six years ago. She was a wonderful colleague and friend to many and will be greatly missed.

Bonnie’s friends are organizing a celebration and remembrance of Bonnie on Saturday, Sept. 23, from noon to 5 p.m. at Jaquith Park in Newberg. There will be a potluck lunch at 1 p.m., and those attending are asked to bring a dish to share with others. It will be a “come-and-go” event with a time of sharing after the lunch. Those organizing this event wanted to invite Bonnie’s colleagues and friends from the university community as well. They are asking that people RSVP on Bonnie’s Facebook page under the invite post from Linda Byrd.

Please continue to pray for Bonnie’s family and friends during this time of grief and loss.

Join us for Movie on the Lawn in the quad tomorrow (Friday)! Grab a blanket and a friend and join us for snacks and games at 8 p.m. At 9 p.m., the movie Wonder Woman will begin. Employees are invited as well!

Contact Alaina Hill (ahill15@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

We are still accepting applications for the 2017-18 Winter Spil trip to Nepal (estimated Dec. 27, 2017 to Jan. 6, 2018). This particular trip will be a time of intense exposure to people and local missionaries who have experienced extreme disaster following multiple earthquakes in 2015 and more recently severe flooding in 2017.

We will be working with Evangelical Friends Mission and partnering with local missionaries. To access the application and for more details, visit georgefox.edu/spiltrips. Applications will close tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 15).

What’s your opinion on visitation hours? We’d like to get your feedback. Please take a minute or two to click the below link and answer a few survey questions.

Visitation Hours Survey

Thanks!
– Gohar Robert (grobert14@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.

Pianist Sahun Hong, winner of the prestigious Vendome Prize and a Portland Piano International Rising Star artist, will present a free recital in Bauman Auditorium tonight (Thursday) at 7:30 p.m.

The concert will feature works by Beethoven, Brahms and Chopin, as well as the world premiere of two new pieces by George Fox faculty composer Brent Weaver, commissioned by Portland Piano International.

Our first home football game is this Saturday, so please take note of the important information below. Kickoff against Redlands is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. It’s sure to be a great game, so make plans now to join in the fun!

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. No parking will be permitted in these lots.

Entrances to the 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. until 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. Additional tickets can be purchased online or at the gate. Or, visit the athletics ticket website.

We hope to see you at the game at 1:30 p.m. and the tailgates prior to that!

Do you know students who are unable to purchase books or course supplies? The Textbook Assistance Fund has been created to provide assistance to traditional undergraduate students who cannot purchase required course materials due to demonstrated financial hardship. If you know of a student who might benefit, pass along Textbook Assistance Fund information.

See the Textbook Assistance Fund invitation to contribute if you are interested in donating to the fund; instructions for donating are at the bottom of the document.

Contact Rick Muthiah (rmuthiah@georgefox.edu) if you have questions about the Textbook Assistance Fund.

We’re looking for 10 enthusiastic volunteers to help out with Kid’s Day Out! This is an event put on by Faith in Action and Providence Medical Center for kids with disabilities to come have fun for an afternoon while their families have some rest.

If you have any questions, contact Lydia Taw (jamesprojectgfu@gmail.com) or Jamie Kitchen (embracegfu@gmail.com). Applications will close Saturday, Sept. 16, or when 10 students sign up. If you’re interested, fill out this form.

In order to promote equitable hiring practices and inclusivity in the workplace, and to further encourage the Be Known promise to our students, George Fox offers Search Advocate Training. The workshop establishes a theoretical foundation of current research about implicit bias and diversity, information about the changing legal landscape in hiring, and an overview of inclusive employment principles.

Rebecca Hernandez and Laura Hartley will offer two sessions this fall …

• Session I: Wednesday, Sept. 27, and Friday, Sept, 29, noon to 4:30 p.m. both days (lunch provided both days)
• Session II: Saturday, Sept. 30, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (breakfast and lunch provided)

The Sept. 27 and 29 sessions will be in Hoover 104; the Sept. 30 session will be in Roberts Center 117. If interested, please click on this link. If you have questions, please contact Rebecca at rhernandez@georgefox.edu or Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

Join us for Movie on the Lawn in the quad this Friday, Sept. 15! Grab a blanket and a friend and join us for snacks and games at 8 p.m. At 9 p.m., the movie Wonder Woman will begin. Employees are invited as well!

Contact Alaina Hill (ahill15@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

The Bruin Den, Bruin Bites and Bridge Cafe will all be closed today (Wednesday) due to Serve Day activities. We’ll reopen with regular hours of operation on Thursday.

All are invited to come to the kickoff meeting for Fusion, the Asian American Club, at 7 p.m. this Sunday, Sept. 17, in the FoxHole. Come and enjoy some ice cream and great company while we introduce our club officers and discuss our vision for this year.

Questions? Contact Asteria Yiu (ayiu15@georgefox.edu).

What’s your opinion on visitation hours? We’d like to get your feedback. Please take a minute or two to click the below link and answer a few survey questions.

Visitation Hours Survey

Thanks!
– Gohar Robert (grobert14@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.