The Daily Bruin

Jenny Elsey, dean of student success and equity, will facilitate a Zoom session for first-generation college students on Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 2 to 3 p.m. The title of the session is “College 101: Making the College Experience Less Mysterious for First-Generation Students.”

First-generation students are the first in their family to attend a four-year college or university. Sometimes, being the first can be scary; this session is designed to help connect with other first-generation students and learn more about what to expect in the first year at George Fox. See the list of ARC Workshops for the link to the Zoom session.

The session will be recorded and a link will be added to the ARC workshops page so the session can be viewed later. Note that this session is one of the “Get Involved” options for LIBA 100. 

Questions? Contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.

The Office for Spiritual Life would like to invite you to be a part of a weekly group called International Community Connection.

International Community Connection is a weekly support group. If you’re looking for a group to connect with this fall, this Zoom group exists to welcome and support you. Whether or not you struggle adjusting to a new culture, making new friends, or engaging in the academic, spiritual and social life of George Fox University, we’re here to support each other.

This is an intentional group, overseen by the Office of Spiritual Life, focused on providing the international student community on campus with a space to feel safe, accepted and supported.

ICC begins Thursday, Sept. 10, at 10:45 a.m. For more information and to sign up, click here.

Questions? Please contact Monik Kadarmanto at mkadarmanto@georgefox.edu.

Need help keeping track of all your major assignments and important semester dates? Check out fall 2020’s semester calendar on one page!

Feel free to make a copy and add your deadlines in electronically or print a copy to hang in your room! Printed copies are available in the ARC.

For more time management and learning resources, see our Learning Tools page.

Please contact Julia James (jjames@georgefox.edu) if you would like to make an appointment at the ARC to help with time management and other academic success skills!

As we enter week three of the academic year—the week when George Fox University typically holds our annual Serve Day—we invite you to participate in a campus-wide prayer effort on behalf of our surrounding community. 

In lieu of our tangible expressions of service, this year we would love for you to pray specifically for one of the community organizations that we serve on Serve Day each year. This can include but is not limited to, praying for their work, staff, and the populations they serve. 

Please plan to offer prayers throughout the day on Wednesday, Sept. 9, as the Holy Spirit directs you.

If you would like us to match you with a partner site, please email us at spirituallife@georgefox.edu. Make sure to be on the lookout for more virtual service opportunities from the Office for Spiritual Life in the near future!

Check out the ARC’s Semester Calendar on one page to see if it might be of use to your students as they plan projects for their classes.

For more time management and learning resources, please refer students to our Learning Tools page.

Please contact Julia James at jjames@georgefox.edu if you would like the ARC to initiate academic coaching consultations with any of your students.

Student Activities will be hosting a Clocktower Jams scavenger hunt every Friday through the end of the month. Starting today (Friday), an object will be hidden somewhere on campus for you to find.

Whoever finds the object first and sends us a photo with the object gets to choose an appropriate song that will ring from our beloved Clocktower the following Friday at noon and 5 p.m.

We will give three hints throughout the day starting at 5 p.m. via Instagram. You can also sign up for hints via email using this link.

Questions? Email Student Activities at activities@georgefox.edu.

The request form for COVID-19 signage is now live. If you are in need of signs regarding COVID-19 safety, please fill out this form.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email Twylla Koehler at tkoehler19@georgefox.edu.

Looking to connect with other Latinx students on campus? We got you!

The Latinx Heritage Club is carefully planning ways to connect with members this year and is ready to welcome new students into our growing family.

You can sign up here to stay in the loop regarding upcoming opportunities to connect with others. Latinx or not, all are welcome to join!

Questions? Contact Susie Montes at smontes18@georgefox.edu or visit the Intercultural Resource Center.

Throughout the summer, the food bank received 97 visits from undergraduate and graduate students, alumni, and community members.  Since beginning the fall semester, we have had 75 visits! We are extremely grateful for the impact that the BCP has had on our community.

However, our shelves are emptying and in need of being replenished in order to continue serving our neighbors.

The following items are needed:

• Brown rice
• Peanut Butter
• Jelly
• Canned Tuna
• Soups (But NOT Cream of Mushroom)
• Gluten-Free items
• Dairy-Free items
• Pasta meals
• Rice meals
• Cereal – but not oatmeal
• Loaves of Bread
• Snacks
• Grab and Go meals
• Fresh produce.

Please bring your donations to the food bank during the hours of operation found on this website. You may also give financially by donating through Advancement.

If you have any questions, please contact Jere Witherspoon at bruincommunitypantry@georgefox.edu.

Do you desire community and connection in this season? Come check out Delight Ministries this Sunday, Sept. 6, at 7 p.m. in the amphitheatre.

We will have introductions from our leaders, contemplative worship, small- group connections, and a chance to meet with you! Our mission is to invite college women into a Christ-centered community that fosters vulnerability and transforms stories.

Distancing precautions will be in place, and please don’t forget to wear your mask. We can’t wait to see you there!

Contact Hannah Mason at hmason17@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Evening, early morning, and weekend hours have been restored to the Roberts Center for those with building access. Thank you for your patience!

Contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Do you desire to take a break from the daily grind and play ultimate Frisbee? Then you’re in luck! The Bruin Ultimate Frisbee Club is gathering every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 to 10:30 p.m. in the Austin Sports Complex.

All skill levels are welcome! We ask that you bring your masks, gloves and cleats if you are able.

If you have any questions, please contact Blake Kuhl at bnkuhl@hotmail.com.

The Premedical Club is trying to gain student signatures to be an officially recognized club.

If you would like to support this club and believe it could add to the undergraduate experience, please fill out this this form.

Questions? Contact Catharina Snedecor at csnedecor19@georgefox.edu.

All first-year and transfer students are invited to sign up for Mysteries of Murdock: Sasquatch Gone Digital, an online “Choose Your Own Adventure” game.

Virtually journey through Newberg, asking questions, solving puzzles, and meeting all sorts of interesting characters. Who knows? You might even see Bigfoot!

Mysteries of Murdock opens on Sept. 11 and ends Sept. 21. Participate for the chance to win one of our amazing prizes! Register here if you dare!

Please contact Jenny Bruxvoort at jbruxvoort@georgefox.edu with any questions.

With the HVAC unit under repair, the Murdock Library will have temporary portable air conditioning set up in the student study spaces.

This temporary unit will be in place next Wednesday, Sept. 9.

Contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu with any questions or concerns. Thank you!

The Office for Spiritual Life invites you to watch Tuesday’s chapel, featuring a message from Andrea Scott, our new provost.

Follow this this link to participate in the recorded service. Her message was a blessing to us, and we think it will be a blessing to you, too!

Also, the second episode of our Monday Morning Devotional (MoMoDeVo) was released this week. It features a message from University Pastor Jamie Noling-Auth, and can be found on the same page.

Thank you for joining us in worship this week!

Do you want an exercise program tailored toward your health and fitness goals? Do you want an exercise program that you can safely do at home?

Exercise science students will create a two-month customized exercise program for you based on your goals, preferences, and identified barriers.

We can only serve the first 20 people this semester, so don’t wait! Help us help you “Find your Fit.”

Email Mary Imboden at mimboden@georgefox.edu for more information.

The Office for Spiritual Life invites you to watch Tuesday’s chapel, featuring a message from Andrea Scott, our new provost.

Follow this this link to participate in the recorded service. Her message was a blessing to us, and we think it will be a blessing to you, too! 

Also, the second episode of our Monday Morning Devotional (MoMoDeVo) was released this week. It features a message from University Pastor Jamie Noling-Auth, and can be found on the same page.

Thank you for joining us in worship this week!

Tonight (Thursday) at 6:30 p.m., we are continuing our on-campus church connection with a live midweek service from Northwest Christian Church in the amphitheater. You can reserve your spot for the NWCC service on the iAttended app.

You can also visit the iAttended app to reserve a spot at one of our 14 Sunday live stream church services. These events are eligible for SpiL credit through the month of September.

Contemplative Worship after the manner of Friends will be offered every Thursday, beginning today, from 11 to 11:30 a.m. in Hoover 207. Sessions will be hosted by Paul Anderson and Anna Parrott. All are welcome to join us!

Chapel credit is available, and the sign-up is limited to the first 12. Be sure to wear face coverings, please.

Questions? Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.