The Daily Bruin

Bruins LEAD is starting back up again this week! This is open to anyone and everyone who wants to become a better leader. Snacks will be provided!

Sessions meet on five Tuesday nights from 8:40 to 9:40 p.m. in Hoover 105. Here is the schedule for the semester:

• Sept. 5: Adam Puckett, director of athletics
• Sept. 19: Natalie Turner, director of swimming
• Oct. 3: Jim Bray, assistant softball coach
• Oct. 17: Katie Mastropaolo, head women’s lacrosse coach
• Oct. 24: Kevin Kopple, assistant baseball coach and director of game management

Questions? Contact Kelsea Meyers at kmeyers@georgefox.edu. Both students and employees are welcome!

Do you need to make changes to your schedule? Do you have quick questions about your major or minor? Come by the IDEA Center for our new school-year drop-in hours:

• Mondays and Tuesdays, 2-4 p.m.
• Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon

Also, feel free to schedule an appointment with your CAP Coach on Handshake or with us directly at 503-554-2330. You can also email us at careers@georgefox.edu.

Welcome back! The first staff lunch of the new semester is Wednesday, Sept. 6, in Canyon Commons 101 from noon to 1 p.m. The cost is $4. Instead of a guest speaker this time, we want you to come enjoy an opportunity to reconnect with colleagues while eating a great lunch.

We look forward to another great year! Please RSVP ASAP to make sure we’ve got a seat for you!

– Brought to you by the Staff Development Committee (Adina, Peg, Debbie, Brenda, Kelly, Tim, Kera, Janeen, Teresa, Belinda and Jennifer)

The school newspaper, The Crescent, is still accepting applications for all positions:

• Art director
• Financial manager
• Reporters
• Editors
• Photographers
• Social media manager

The Crescent offers a stipend for all staff members, as well as the opportunity to gain experience in the journalism industry and build your portfolio!

Want to join the team? Find out more information and apply at asc.georgefox.edu. Applications will close on Sunday, Sept. 10.

Questions? Email Hannah at hdugan16@georgefox.edu or Kelsey at herschberger.kl@gmail.com.

Attention Newberg campus employees: University photographer Sarah Small will be at the Crisman Crossing bridge for a scheduled photo shoot this Wednesday, Sept. 6, between 10 a.m. and noon.

If your employee photo on the university website is in need of updating, this is your chance to get it done! Not sure if you need a retake? If your existing photo is more than two years old, is poorly lit, is out of focus, and/or has a gray, brown or black background, it’s time for an update.

No appointment is necessary, and each photo subject will be done in only a minute or two. Solid, neutral clothing colors are recommended.

Questions? Feel free to contact Sarah at ssmall@georgefox.edu.

Thank you for your interest in ASC! We have had an overwhelming number of applications for positions this year, and we are so excited you want to be a part of ASC. We will be closing applications for all positions today (Monday, Sept. 4) at 5 p.m.! Make sure to apply before time is up!

Questions? Contact Khadija Bruce (kbruce15@georgefox.edu).

Commuters: With the new 99W commuter lot now open, for your safety it is imperative that you cross 99W only on the crosswalks at Meridian Street and River Street.

Come try out for the George Fox dance team! We’re hosting tryouts from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8, in Wheeler 211.

We are looking for ambitious, energetic and dedicated ladies and gentlemen trained in jazz and hip-hop. Dance team will be performing at basketball game halftimes, supporting George Fox athletics, and engaging with the community in a variety of ways. Come join us!

Wear fitted athletic/dance clothing, dance shoes of your choice, performance-ready hair and makeup.

Contact Adina McConaughey (amcconaughey@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Please join the Master Chorus on Thursday nights! It is open to all faculty, staff, students and community members. We will perform Randall Thompson’s “Frostiana” in Bauman Auditorium on Saturday, Nov. 4.

If you love to sing and you love the poetry of Robert Frost, please join us on Thursday nights in Ross 208 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Questions? Contact Danielle Warner (dwarner@georgefox.edu).

The Fox Film Festival is a committee of students responsible for putting on the film festival every spring. We’re looking for new students to join us in planning this fun event. Our first meeting is at 8 p.m. tomorrow night (Tuesday) in Lemmons 4! Come meet everyone and learn about the festival!

Questions? Contact Maggie Allen (mallen14@georgefox.edu).

Commuters: Did you know that we provide lockers for you to store your personal belongings in between classes? The lockers are located in the FoxHole, on the lower level of Klages Center.

Contact the Student Life Office by emailing studentlife@georgefox.edu to rent a locker this year. The cost is a $10 deposit and will be returned to you once you return your key.

Mail Services is returning to its regular business hours this week. The new hours will be 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Looking for a ride to church? A handful of churches will be offering shuttles to students on Sunday mornings during the month of September. To see a list of the available church lifts and the times of thier pickups, please visit this link.

Looking for a ride to church? A handful of churches will be offering shuttles to students on Sunday mornings during the month of September. To see a list of the available church lifts and the times of thier pickups, please visit this link.

The forecast report states we are in for some hot weather over the several days. Please take a few minutes to read this information on staying safe during extreme heat.

• Canyon Commons (south door entrance) and Klages Center (Student Union Building) have 24/7 card access for all students.
• The Red Cross has several best practices for keeping safe and well during the heat.
• Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
• Wear loose-fitting, lightweight clothing. Avoid dark clothing.
• Slow down, stay in the shade and avoid extended time in the sun.
• If you must be in the sun, keep water with you.
• Find a cool place to stay during the heat of the day.
• For more information on what to do when temperatures rise, you may download the Red Cross Mobile App.
• Recognize the signs of heat exhaustion: leg cramps, flushed skin, dizziness, fainting, headache, excessive sweating without physical exertion
• Do not hesitate to contact 911 if you are experiencing heat-related symptoms.

Do you enjoy singing and want to be a part of an a cappella group here on campus? Come out and audition for Quakers and Notes! Auditions will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the choir room (Ross 208) on Friday, Sept. 8. Be prepared to sing 30 seconds of a song of your choice!

To sign up for auditions, use this link. If have have any questions, feel free to contact Alexa Aldridge at aaldridge15@georgefox.edu or Brent Townley at btownley15@georgefox.edu. We hope to see you at auditions!

Thank you for your interest in ASC! We have had an overwhelming number of applications for positions this year, and we are so excited you want to be a part of ASC. We will be closing applications for all positions on Monday, Sept. 4, at 5 p.m.! Make sure to apply before time is up!

Questions? Contact Khadija Bruce (kbruce15@georgefox.edu).

The Swing Dance Club is hosting its first swing dance of the year tonight (Saturday). It will be in the FoxHole. The beginner lesson starts at 6:30 p.m., the intermediate lesson at 7 p.m., and the free dance at 7:30 p.m.

Contact Andrea Roberts (aroberts14@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Hope to see you all there!

Join us for an afternoon of chamber music with George Fox strings faculty! We will be playing works by J.S. Bach, Beethoven and Kodaly tomorrow (Sunday) at 3 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

Rebekah Hanson will be playing violin and viola, and Sonja Myklebust will perform on cello. The event is free of charge.

Contact Rebekah at rhanson7@gmail.com with any questions.

Still need a few of your fall textbooks? The Bruin Store is back in stock of many popular titles. Come get them while they’re here!

If we are out of stock of your book, we can place a special order and have it here in just a few days. Email Michael Simmons at msimmons@georgefox.edu for more information.