The Daily Bruin

During these uncertain times, we have found that more students are using the food bank in Roberts Center. Many of our students work in food service, and their hours are getting cut.

Please consider purchasing one or more of the following items when you go to the store:

• Boxed meals like Tuna Helper and Hamburger Helper (we have a lot of both hamburger and tuna)
• Spaghetti sauce in cans (students often put their food in a backpack and glass jars are not easy to transport in this fashion)
• Cereal
• Oatmeal
• Canned fruit
• Peanut butter
• Jelly
• Gluten-free items
• Non-dairy beverages for cereal and coffee

Please bring your donations to the student life office. Thank you for helping our students during this difficult time. For more information, contact bruincommunitypantry@georgefox.edu.

The Portland Writing Center remains open this spring, with Zoom, email and phone appointments for graduate and degree completion students.

For more information about the services we provide or to schedule an appointment, visit our website. Questions? Contact Jennie Harrop at jharrop@georgefox.edu.

The Bruin Community Pantry food bank has modified hours through Friday, April 10.

• Mondays – 8 to 10 a.m. and 4 to 5 p.m.
• Tuesdays – 4 to 5 p.m.
• Wednesdays – 4 to 5 p.m.
• Thursdays – 2 to 5 p.m.
• Fridays – 4 to 5 p.m.

If you need to access the food bank during alternative times or need more information, contact bruincommunitypantry@georgefox.edu.

Beginning tomorrow (Thursday), the university’s libraries will pivot to fully online; however, the Murdock Library’s 24/7 space will remain open via card access.

If you need to check out a Chromebook or other physical items, please come by today. If you are unable to come today, send an email to circadmin@georgefox.edu to make arrangements to get the items you need.

Due dates for all items are automatically being extended through at least May 1. Updates and more information about services are available on our webpage.

Following is a summary of library hours beginning Thursday:

• Murdock Library: Closed
• Murdock Library 24/7 Space: Open to university students/faculty/staff via card access
• Portland Center Library Service Desk: Closed
• Portland Center Library Space: Open based on Portland Center hours

Questions? Contact Ryan Ingersoll at ringersoll@georgefox.edu.

Due to recent university updates, the ARC will no longer be open for drop-in appointments this week. We will resume appointments, with an online option, starting on Monday, March 30.

In an effort to continue to support you, the ARC will be posting beneficial resources in the Daily Bruin throughout the rest of the semester. The first is a mindfulness handout; practicing mindfulness can be helpful, especially when situations change moment to moment. Check out our mindfulness practices tips!

Email Julia James at jjames@georgefox.edu for answers to your academic support questions.

The School of Physical Therapy’s Glow for Africa 5K Run is postponed. The new date will be announced in the coming weeks.

We apologize for any inconvenience. Questions? Contact Linda Dallof at ldallof@georgefox.edu.

Because of the restrictions on meetings, gatherings and personal contacts due to the coronavirus, the George Fox University Legacy League luncheon originally scheduled for Friday, April 3, has been canceled.

The Chehalem Aquatic and Fitness Center is closed for a minimum of two weeks. The exact date of resuming full operations and reopening facilities will be determined as events continue to unfold.

This includes both aquatic and fitness areas; however, the registration desk will remain open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, for staff assistance with regular business operations, including registration, reservations and account assistance. The facility will close completely on weekends.

Remember that our parks and open areas remain open and are a great option for getting outdoors for exercise and fresh air as spring begins. Questions? Contact Bill Buhrow at bbuhrow@georgefox.edu.

Help some students out with a class project by taking a survey about your social media use! Fill it out here. Questions? Contact Olivia Emmons at oemmons19@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.

Throughout the year, the Office of Spiritual Life has been studying the Gospel of John in Vespers chapel. To continue our study, our office is offering daily readings from the Gospel of John on our social media platforms @gfuspil on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

Questions? Contact Stephanie Lopez at slopez@georgefox.edu.

As you register for courses next year, take advantage of our numerous summer online listings! All summer online courses are 50 percent off tuition, and although sections are filling up very fast, there are still slots left for some general education options (CHEM 120, BIBL/RELI 215, MATH, MUSI, and more).

See our website for details, and contact summer online director Brian Doak (bdoak@georgefox.edu) with any questions. 

In order to leave your vehicle on campus during spring break, you must fill out the waiver form found on our website. Employees: Please inform students of this policy.

Please observe the following:

• Your car keys must be left with Campus Public Safety.
• All personal belongings must be taken out of the car to avoid tempting a potential thief.
• George Fox University is not responsible for potential loss or damage to your vehicle while left unattended on campus.
• Do not leave your vehicle on city streets, because the city of Newberg will tow it as an “abandoned vehicle” after 72 hours.

Questions? Call 503.554.2090 or email Elrike Shaw at eshaw@georgefox.edu.

Looking for the best ever summer campus job? Check out our job posting on Handshake: “Summer 2020: Event Services Team.” Questions? Contact Lisa Leslie at lleslie@georgefox.edu.

Most buildings will be locked during spring break next week. Please be sure to bring your keys and ID card with you to work next week so that you will have access to the buildings you work in.

Questions? Call 503-554-2090 or email Elrike Shaw at eshaw@georgefox.edu.

The whitewater rafting trip with OREC, originally scheduled for this Saturday, March 21, has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Contact Keith Schneider at kschneid@georgefox.edu with questions.

Dear Newberg students, parents, faculty and staff,

George Fox University continues to have zero confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19), although the Oregon Health Authority has announced Yamhill County has a (presumably unrelated) case. We are in daily contact with Yamhill County Public Health, and we have been informed they will notify us if they become aware we have a confirmed case on the Newberg campus. 

The Oregon Health Authority and the Higher Education Coordinating Commission have issued new guidelines for universities regarding sharing information about student health involving coronavirus. Under these new guidelines, information about students with a confirmed case of coronavirus will be communicated by the local public health agency (Yamhill County Public Health for the Newberg campus, Washington County Department of Health and Human Services for Portland Center, Marion County Public Health for the Salem site, and Deschutes County Public Health for Redmond site). 

These new guidelines restrict our ability to share personal student health information, including symptoms, test status or test results. Any sharing of information must come from the public health agency or the individual. We realize this may be frustrating to our whole community, especially those with health concerns and those in close contact with others who have health concerns. We believe anyone who has been in close contact with a confirmed case will be notified by public health officials. 

We will continue to update our coronavirus response page with whatever public information is available. Please direct any questions to health@georgefox.edu.

We know these are uncertain times, but we are a Christ-centered community that cares for and supports one another, and we will continue to do so. The safety and well-being of our students and employees remains our top priority, and we will continue to update you as we receive new information. 

Sincerely,
Brad Lau, Vice President for Student Life

In light of recent events, the following are some study health tips for those who need to be on campus for labs or other required work.

• Try to do any group studying using remote collaboration tools, even if you are just down the hall from classmates
• Use phone and email to communicate instead of in-person conversations
• If in person, disinfect your study area, don’t touch anyone else’s belongings, and remain six feet apart
• Disinfect any shared tools – keyboards, pens, etc.

Due to the uncertainty of the current travel situation, please use Egencia for all approved travel arrangements (air, hotel, rental car). Payments should be made through the George Fox Egencia account and paid directly by George Fox. The cancellation policy when using Egencia is much more beneficial to the university. 

If you have any questions, contact Kathi Becker at ext. 2166 or kbecker@georgefox.edu.

Flu season is in full swing and the health center still has flu vaccines available for $20. If you have the student health insurance with the university (PacificSource), then it’s free! Call the Health and Counseling Center to schedule an appointment today.

Questions? Contact Molly Hickok at mhickok@georgefox.edu.

In line with changes to the university’s schedule, the Hadlock Student Center has updated services and hours of operation. All intramurals, group fitness, and climbing classes are being suspended at this time. The updated hours are as follows:

• Today (Tuesday) through Friday, March 20 – Open from 6 to 9 a.m., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. Reduced rope climbing hours will be from 5 to 7 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday, March 21 and 22 – Closed
• Monday, March 23, through Thursday, March 26 – Open from 6 to 9 a.m., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. Reduced rope climbing hours will be from 5 to 7 p.m.

During this time, HSC staff will provide additional cleaning of high-touch areas in the facility. We ask for your help in maintaining the function of this space and the health of users by taking the following steps:

• If you’re not feeling well, please stay at home. 
• Wash your hands thoroughly before and after your workout. Avoid touching your face, eyes, nose and mouth. 
• Wipe down equipment after use and practice social distancing during your activity (three feet or more from others and avoiding unnecessary contact).

Questions? Contact studentcenter@georgefox.edu.