The Daily Bruin

Do you love to serve? Does volunteering for the larger vision of Martin Luther King Jr. inspire you? How about in Portland?
Your chance to get involved with our neighboring community is finally here, with the opportunity to be a part of MLK Day of Service in Portland!

MLK Day of Service is a day we are able to live into this vision Dr. King had for serving and justice. Though one day of service is never enough to fully celebrate him or what he stood for, we hope you are able to join us for this day of service and recognition of Dr. King.

MLK Day of Service takes place on Monday, Jan. 16. You can register and find more information about what the day will look like here.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

As we move into the season of Advent, the Office of Spiritual & Intercultural Life will have daily Scripture readings available to the George Fox community to help guide our prayers during this season of celebration.

If your office or your family would like a copy of these readings, please contact us at spirituallife@georgefox.edu and we will put them in campus mail for you.

Come drop off any new unwrapped toys at 6 p.m. during the women’s basketball game this Friday, Dec.2. We are looking for toys, games and books for children up to age 15. All donations will be going to the Newberg Fire Department to be distributed to those in need throughout the community.

If you cannot make it on Friday, there are collection boxes in Wheeler and in Hoover. Thank you for helping out the community!

Contact Brynelle Bremner (bbremner14@georgefox.edu) for more information.

The men’s and women’s basketball teams take on Pacific University in their first Northwest Conference match-ups of the season this Friday night (Dec. 2) at home in Miller Gymnasium.

It’s also “Kids Night,” which means all kids 12 and younger and their families can watch Friday’s games for free.

The women’s game tips off against the Boxers at 6 p.m., and the men follow at 8 p.m. Go Bruins!

Come see the work going on in the Graduate School of Physical Therapy! The school will present its third annual Research Symposium on Thursday, Dec. 8, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101 and 102.

The physical therapy doctoral faculty and students will present seven rehabilitation research topics. Light refreshments will be served.

Contact Linda Dallof (ldallof@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

The academic affairs office is still looking for volunteers to usher at the midyear commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 17, at 11 a.m.! Those of you who choose to help will be asked to arrive at 9:30 a.m., for a short training session, before the doors open at 10 a.m. Please consider joining us as we celebrate our graduates on their big day!

Please contact Laurie Fair at ext. 2140 or via email at lfair@georgefox.edu. Thank you, in advance, for your help!

The university’s Jazz Ensemble will be performing in Canyon Commons today (Wednesday) at 5:30 p.m. Come out to support these talented and hard-working student musicians!

Questions? Contact Nathanael Ankeny at nankeny@georgefox.edu.

The holidays are around the corner, and if you are planning to put up a Christmas tree on campus please remember to fill out a Christmas Tree Permit located on this Plant Services webpage.

Please remember the requestor is responsible for purchase, installation, decorating, undercoating, watering and removal of permitted trees. Trees must be watered by department and must be removed no later than Thursday, Dec. 22. There is a $100 fine for violation of terms.

Contact Debby O’Kelley (dokelley@georgefox.edu) with questions.

For my Magazine and Feature Writing class (JOUR 330), I am conducting a survey for students relating to their opinions of the 2016 election – how they feel about George Fox staff responding to the event, and how they think the university should react toward it.

Submissions for the survey will remain anonymous; however, students can send their name and a written response toward the subject matter if they wish for their opinions to be read in my feature article. I would prefer to get as many participants as possible before Monday, Dec. 5.

Thank you,
Ian Snively (isnively15@georgefox.edu)

2016 Election Survey

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.

Robin and Ruth Baker cordially invite employees to celebrate together the great mystery of Christ the Lord at the Christmas Concert on Sunday, Dec. 11, at 2:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

Employees are entitled to four complimentary tickets for Sunday’s matinee or a single ticket for any of the other performances (on Dec. 9 or 10). Following the concert on Sunday, employees are invited to a Christmas open house at the president’s home from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 402 S. College St., in Newberg.

You can select your concert tickets online at this link (be sure to select “GFU Employee” in the drop-down menu on the page that pops up after making your seat selection). If selecting your complimentary seats for Sunday, you may disregard the note that states employees are only entitled to one ticket per event; however, you must still select “Okay, I will bring my ID to the door” in the drop-down menu.

Questions? Contact Missy Terry at terrym@georgefox.edu.

Do you play a wind instrument? Join the pep band for basketball games!

We’ll have three rehearsals – on Dec. 7, Jan. 11 and Jan. 18 – and will play at four games (Jan. 20, Jan. 27, Feb. 4 and Feb. 11). Rehearsals will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Ross 210.

Contact Sydney Soetenga at soetenga18@gmail.com if you have questions or just show up at the first rehearsal in Ross on Dec. 7.

Now in its fifth year, Giving Tuesday, on Nov. 29 this year, is a global day of supporting the causes and organizations we care about deepest. The idea is if everyone gives as they are able, together we make huge impacts!

Today, please consider giving to the George Fox University Student Fund, which provides vital financial aid and increases access to outstanding academic programs, co-curricular opportunities, and campus ministries.

All gifts made to the George Fox Student Fund on Giving Tuesday will be matched dollar-for-dollar by a generous university trustee, up to $50,000. Your gift of $5 becomes $10; $25 becomes $50 for our students.

To make a gift, visit givingtuesday.georgefox.edu or text Give2GFU to 41444.

Contact Jeremy Doucette-Hardy (jdoucettehardy@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Now in its fifth year, Giving Tuesday, on Nov. 29 this year, is a global day of supporting the causes and organizations we care about deepest. The idea is if everyone gives as they are able, together we make huge impacts!

Today, please consider giving to the George Fox University Student Fund, which provides vital financial aid and increases access to outstanding academic programs, co-curricular opportunities, and campus ministries.

All gifts made to the George Fox Student Fund on Giving Tuesday will be matched dollar-for-dollar by a generous university trustee, up to $50,000. Your gift of $25 becomes $50; $250 becomes $500 for George Fox students.

To make a gift, visit givingtuesday.georgefox.edu or text Give2GFU to 41444.

Contact Jeremy Doucette-Hardy (jdoucettehardy@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Students will embark on a four-day (Jan. 19-22) immersion into the city of Portland next semester. We will explore the things we otherwise cannot see until we are deep in the communities of Portland. This experiential learning trip will give insight into how God is working through and in the city, bringing reconciliation and recognizing the hardships.

There are only 10 spots available. Sign up here. It will be a trip you won’t forget!

For any questions or comments, contact Sierra Brambila at sbrambila13@georgefox.edu.

Students! Come in to the IDEA Center and get a professional picture taken for your LinkedIn profile! It’s a good time to get those LinkedIn photos ready as you reach out to employers over Christmas break! No cost, just a couple minutes out of your day to help get your profile looking fresh for the holidays!

You’ve got two weeks to come and get your LinkedIn photo taken. We’ll be flexible with where you want your picture taken: inside the Stevens Center, or outside in nature. Stop by the IDEA Center anytime between 9:30 and 11 a.m. starting today (Tuesday) until Dec. 9!

Contact the IDEA Center (idea@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Senior design business students would like your help by completing a survey! The survey is about your preferences of seed and nut products, especially pumpkin seeds. Your responses will help a food processing company decide what product they should make in the near future.

Click the link below to access the survey. Thanks for your input!

Pumpkin Seed Products Survey

Questions? Contact Garrett Burr at gburr14@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.

You have been invited to a “Boxes of Love” packing party! It will be at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4, in the Le Shana lobby. Our aim is to pack Christmas boxes for children in foster care and provide small hope kits for refugees.

We are asking for donations. Suggested items include:

• Toiletries (bar soaps, combs, brushes, toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss, lotion, etc.)
• Items for babies (wipes, small toys, etc. )
• Towels and washcloths
• School supplies (coloring books, crayons, stickers, etc.)

Please bring donations to the packing party. Thank you, and we hope to see you there!

Contact Kaheela Reid (kreid15@georegfox.edu) with any questions.

The academic affairs office is still looking for volunteers to usher at the midyear commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 17, at 11 a.m.! Those of you who choose to help will be asked to arrive at 9:30 a.m., for a short training session, before the doors open at 10 a.m. Please consider joining us as we celebrate our graduates on their big day!

Please contact Laurie Fair at ext. 2140 or via email at lfair@georgefox.edu. Thank you, in advance, for your help!

As we move into the season of Advent, the Office of Spiritual & Intercultural Life will have daily Scripture readings available to the George Fox community to help guide our prayers during this season of celebration.

If your office or your family would like a copy of these readings, please contact us at spirituallife@georgefox.edu and we will put them in campus mail for you.

Come participate in a 50/50 raffle fundraiser to support the Athletic Training Club as it raises money so our students can attend a convention and gain more knowledge in the athletic training field. Tickets can be purchased throughout the first half of this Friday’s women’s basketball game at 6 p.m., with the winning ticket being drawn at halftime.

Questions? Contact Brynelle Bremner (bbremner14@georgefox.edu).