The Daily Bruin

The East Lewis parking lot will be unavailable for parking on Tuesday, Oct. 6.

The parking lot will be used as a Virginia Garcia Memorial Community Testing site. If you typically park in this location (Lot G on the parking map), please plan to park elsewhere on Oct. 6.

Parking enforcement will allow graduate students and Resident East students to park in any other lot that day without being ticketed.  

Questions? Call Campus Public Safety at (503) 554-2090 or email Elrike Shaw (eshaw@georgefox.edu).

The first presidential debate is history. Did it make you more or less worried about the effects of polarization in our country? 

If political polarization concerns you, you can do something about it by connecting with the 2020 George Fox Civility Project.

The opening session of the 2020 George Fox Civility Project is this Monday, Oct. 5, from 7:30 to 9 p.m., in Bauman Auditorium (and Zoom).

It will be starting with a talk by Professor of Politics Emeritus Ron Mock on what civility is, its grounding for Christians in basic elements of our faith, and its roots for political leaders in their fundamental duty to be stewards of our political culture.

Those who attend will have a chance to evaluate excerpts from political debates for their civility. Feedback collected from attenders will help in creating a political civility inventory that citizens can use to hold candidates and political leaders to account for whether their communications and actions strengthen or destroy our political culture.  

You can attend in person at Bauman Auditorium or via Zoom. Attendance in person will be limited. Those who arrive after the room reaches its 100-person COVID capacity will be asked to attend via Zoom. Zoom attendees can access the session at the above link.

Questions? Contact Ron Mock (rmock@georgefox.edu).

If you would like to be added to the Premedical Club emailing list to get updates about meetings, resources, and our monthly newsletter, please fill out this form.

Questions? Contact Catharina Snedecor (csnedecor19@georgefox.edu).

Spring 2021 textbook adoptions are due Friday, Oct. 30, and the Bruin Store is looking forward to making this as smooth of a textbook adoption process as possible!

All textbook adoptions will need to be submitted through Follett Discover Adopt, which is the new adoption system that was implemented in February of 2020.

If you are inputting adoptions on behalf of your department, you can access Discover by clicking here. Please use your university email and the password that you originally created.

If you are teaching (or are linked to) a course, you can access Discover by going to your FoxTALE account and clicking on the “Follett Textbooks” link. You will be automatically logged into the site.

If you are unable to view certain courses, having trouble logging in, or need a refresh on how to input textbook adoptions, please reach out to Paige Jacobs (pjacobs@georgefox.edu) or Katie Villanueva (1478txt@follett.com) at the Bruin Store.

The Bruin Store is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

All month long, the Disability Services Office has so much to share and celebrate. Follow @gfu.accessibility on Instagram for information on visible/invisible disabilities, media representation, and student testimonials.

We all have something new to learn, so join us in celebrating disability culture at @gfu.accessibility.

Questions? Contact Hannah Mason (hmason17@georgefox.edu).

A group of senior nursing students are doing their Population Health project on how COVID-19 has affected the rate of anxiety and depression within college students.

Please take a moment and fill out the survey. It’s very short and should only take a couple minutes. Thank you so much!

Questions? Contact Claire Williamson (cwilliamson17@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.

Tonight (Thursday), from 7 to 8 p.m., the Exercise Science Club is hosting Dr. Jimmy Bagley, an exercise scientist from San Francisco State University, over Zoom.

He will present “Technology in Exercise Science Research” and also talk about different graduate programs in the field of exercise science.

We will share the Zoom link for the meeting on our Instagram page (@GFUExSci) today. We would love to see you there!

Questions? Please contact Karlie Stewart (kstewart19@georgefox.edu) or Kyle Herzberg (kherzberg@georgefox.edu).

Starting today (Thursday), all on campus are welcome to visit a free art exhibition featuring the artwork of Adam Long and Jillian Sokso, professors of art and design at George Fox University.  The exhibit, “Urgency,” remains up through Oct. 21 in the Minthorne Gallery.

This exhibition features photographs from Long, and serigraph, relief, and chine colle prints from Sokso. Long’s and Sokso’s work discusses the urgency of climate change and America’s failing society. 

The gallery will be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, contact Sarah Cuevas, exhibitions and collections assistant, at scuevas15@georgefox.edu.

The Latinx Heritage Club is excited to announce its first event of the year, Bienvenidos!

Come to the Intercultural Resource Center today (Wednesday) from 5 to 6:30 p.m. to meet other Latinx students on campus. We will have snacks, music, activities, and a safe space to engage with others.

We hope to see you there! Questions? Contact Susie Montes (smontes18@georgefox.edu).

Miss the Bruin Den and the food there? Well, we miss you!

On the GET mobile app, employees and students can now use a card to order from both the Bridge Cafe and Canyon Commons. We are slowly adding some of your favorite sandwiches and other items to our menu.

Below are instructions for getting started:

• Download the GET Mobile app by using this link or by searching your phone’s app store for GET MOBILE
• Launch the app and find George Fox University from the list of schools
• Enter your George Fox username and password
• It may ask you to enter your email and phone number
  • A phone number is required to notify you when your order is ready
• Once logged in, you will see the Dashboard, with a (1) Accounts, (2) Transactions, and (3) Order section
• To place an order, select “Start an Order”
• Choose the “Bridge Cafe” or “Canyon Commons – Debit/Credit”
• Place your order
• View your cart and select your payment method
• You can add a card during this step

Questions? Connect with Jason Rosvall (jrosvall@georgefox.edu).

This year, the ’80s Dance is coming to you this Friday, Oct. 2, from 7 to 10 p.m.!

Our DJ on wheels will be traveling to eight locations on campus for 20 minutes per stop to host a distanced dance party with classic ’80s music, giveaways, and a traveling photo booth!

Put on a mask, your best ’80s gear, and get ready to dance! Here’s the link to see our map of stops.

Questions? Email Student Activities (activities@georgefox.edu).

Last week we talked about the importance of taking a flu shot this year. Our Wellness Wednesday message for today is, “Don’t waste fall by being sick. get a flu shot! It’s super quick.”

Remember it takes around two weeks for the body to build immunity in order to provide protection, so plan it now.

Here are your quick and easy options to get a flu shot this year:

• Find your closest locations online
  • Confirm the type of vaccine you need and put your ZIP code in, and you will get an instant list of all options in your area.
  • If you live in Newberg
    • See this flyer.
• For Kaiser flu shots:
  • Kaiser drive-through and walk-up flu shot clinics are available from Oct. 3 to Oct. 31, with no appointment necessary.
  • Search by your city or ZIP code here.
• For employees covered by George Fox health plans:
  • We will have an on-campus flu shot clinic event in mid-October.
  • You will receive an email with more information soon.
  • Please note that availability is limited due to the COVID-19 safety restrictions.

Below are some important items to remember before you get a flu shot:

• Does the flu shot protect against COVID-19?
  • No. The flu shot doesn’t protect against COVID-19. However, the flu vaccine can help reduce your risk of flu illness, hospitalization, and death.
  • If fewer people get the flu, care teams can focus their time and resources on providing COVID-19 patients with the care they need. During 2018-19 flu vaccination prevented an estimated 58,000 flu-related hospitalizations.
• Should a flu vaccine be given to someone with suspected of confirmed COVID-19?
  • No. If you tested positive for COVID-19, or believe you might have it, it’s best to wait before getting a flu shot. This will help prevent the spread of COVID-19 to anyone in the flu shot location, including other patients and healthcare teams.

Be well! Questions? Contact Aga Luptak (aluptak@georgefox.edu).

Last week we talked about the importance of taking a flu shot this year. Our Wellness Wednesday message for today is “Don’t waste fall by being sick. get a flu shot! It’s super quick.”

Remember it takes around two weeks for the body to build immunity in order to provide protection, so plan it now.

Here are your quick and easy options to get a flu shot this year:

• For Newberg campus students
  • Contact the Health and Counseling Center for more information at hcc@georgefox.edu or 503-554 2340. You can also visit their website here.
• Find your closest locations online
  • Confirm the type of vaccine you need and put your ZIP code in, and you will get an instant list of all options in your area.
  • If you live in Newberg
    • See this flyer.
• For Kaiser flu shots
  • Kaiser drive-through and walk-up flu shot clinics are available from Oct. 3 to Oct. 31, with no appointment necessary.
  • Search by your city or ZIP code here.

Below are some important items to remember before you get a flu shot:

• Does the flu shot protect against COVID-19?
  • No. The flu shot doesn’t protect against COVID-19. However, the flu vaccine can help reduce your risk of flu illness, hospitalization, and death.
  • If fewer people get the flu, care teams can focus their time and resources on providing COVID-19 patients with the care they need. During 2018-19 flu vaccination prevented an estimated 58,000 flu-related hospitalizations.
• Should a flu vaccine be given to someone with suspected of confirmed COVID-19?
  • No. If you tested positive for COVID-19, or believe you might have it, it’s best to wait before getting a flu shot. This will help prevent the spread of COVID-19 to anyone in the flu shot location, including other patients and healthcare teams.

Be well! Questions? Contact Aga Luptak (aluptak@georgefox.edu).

The College of Engineering is seeking potential clients for a servant engineering project regarding COVID-19.

If you are an at-risk individual concerned about the spread of COVID-19, please fill out this very short survey.

Questions? Contact Andrew Younglove at ayounglove18@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.

What is protest? How has the church been involved in protest? Should Christians protest? These are all topics that will be discussed at the Intercultural Resource Center’s first Mathetes event, which will be hosted over Zoom at 7 p.m. tonight (Wednesday).

Come hear from Rusty St. Cyr, Keisha Gordon, Victoria Prieto, and Mercy Love about their protest experiences and integration with faith. Chapel credit is available on the iAttended app.

You can RSVP here. Questions? Contact Hannah Lee (hlee17@georgefox.edu).

We are partnering with a virtual run to provide an experience in which we can contemplate God’s call to serve and love our neighbors.

The PDX Run for Unity takes place this Saturday, Oct. 3, in which every mile will be matched to support The Contingent, an organization aiding Portland’s Black communities impacted by COVID-19.

Click here to register and earn SpIL credit and receive more information.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the spiritual life office at spirituallife@georgefox.edu

Do you wish there was something you could do to help overcome America’s increasing  polarization before it tears our country apart?

You can! Connect with the 2020 George Fox Civility Project. The 2020 GFCP has three elements: two events and a project.

• The first event will be an introductory session on Monday, Oct. 5, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium (limit: 100 occupants) or Zoom. Participants will learn a new way of thinking about how political leadership should act, and help create a political civility inventory for assessing whether politicians and others strengthen our political culture or destroy it when they communicate about their different views.
• The second is a project: a field test of the political civility inventory while you watch the vice presidential debate on Wednesday, Oct. 7, and/or the presidential debate on Thursday, Oct. 15.
• The closing event on Monday, Oct. 19, will feature George Fox professors Mark Hall and Phil Smith in a (hopefully civil!) debate about who should get our vote for president.

You do not have to participate in all three elements. You can attend either event, or both. If you want to participate in the project, you should attend the first event.

Don’t miss this chance to get in on the ground floor of an important university initiative, and help your community and our nation deal with controversial issues more constructively!

If you want  to come in person, plan to be at Bauman a few minutes before 7:30 p.m. If you want to attend via Zoom, keep watching the Daily Bruin – we’ll post the link soon!

Contact Ron Mock (rmock@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Just a reminder that the FoxHole is open for commuters from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m daily via card swipe.

Please honor the occupancy limits, furniture placement (do not move), and maintain social distancing. 

Questions? Email David M Johnstone at djohnsto@georgefox.edu.

Hey everyone! The Ping Pong Club is super excited to be partnering with Hadlock and Paddle Palace to host the inaugural Paddle Palace George Fox Intramural Ping Pong Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 3 to 6 p.m. in Hadlock.

Registration will open on IMLeagues on Monday, Oct. 19, and will close Friday, Oct. 23. We will have prizes available, including a $25 Nike gift card, balls, and paddles.

The rules for the tournament can be found here. We hope to see you there!

Any questions can be directed to the Ping Pong Club President Noah Fitzsimmons at nfitzsimmons17@georgefox.edu. To stay updated on the event, please fill in your information on the form found here.

Just a reminder to sign up for a book discussion group, beginning Monday, Oct. 5, for Is Christianity a White Man’s Religion?: Why the Bible is Good News for People of Color. 

Find the day and time that works best for you, and sign up for a group on the Critical Conversations FoxTALE site by Sunday, Oct. 4.

These 11 groups are available:

• Monday, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with Rebecca Hernandez
• Monday, 2:30 to 4 p.m., with Nichole Drew
• Tuesday, 10 to 11:30 a.m., with Audrey Lichten
• Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with Guadalupe Garcia McCall
• Tuesday, 1 to 2:30 p.m., with Heidi Thomason
• Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. to noon, with Missy Terry
• Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to noon, with Melanie Mock
• Thursday, 12:30 to 2 p.m., with Elizabeth Simmons
• Thursday, 1:30 to 3 p.m., with Jamie Johnson
• Friday, noon to 1:30 p.m., with Rebecca Hernandez
• Monday, 10 to 11:30 a.m., with Dawn Ford

Questions? Please contact Rebecca Hernandez at rhernandez@georgefox.edu.