The Daily Bruin

Come watch the great films that the cinematic arts students have produced over the year tonight (Saturday) from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. There is lower capacity due to COVID restrictions, so seats are first come, first serve. We will also be live-streaming the event if you are unable to attend in person.

We are showing lots of great films this year, and there will be an awards ceremony at the end to honor the winner of each category. It is bound to be a fun evening of viewing!

See you there! Questions? Contact Russell Bowen (rbowen17@georgefox.edu).

If you are looking for some fun in the sun, stop by Hadlock and rent a paddle board or kayak for the entire day for only $7!

The deal will run until Saturday, May 1, and is only applicable Monday through Friday. All rentals must be returned the same day as the pick-up to get the deal.

Questions? Contact Sarah Kotel (skotel15@georgefox.edu).

Have you got game? Beginning this fall, you’ll get a chance to prove it with the university’s launch of an esports program!

That’s right: We’ll be competing against other colleges and universities nationwide as a member of the National Association of Collegiate Esports, the official governing body of collegiate esports. A coach will be named soon, as will the games we will be playing.

George Fox will be the only school in the Northwest Conference with an esports program, and we’ll be one of just a handful of universities to offer it in the Pacific Northwest. We’ll field both intramural and intercollegiate programs, and both men and women are invited to compete.

Want to learn more? Check out georgefox.gg. We’re counting on you for a successful launch!

As we approach the end of the academic year, campus public safety would like to remind the George Fox community of a few helpful safety tips. While the Newberg campus is located in a generally safe location, unfortunately, crimes and emergencies can occur in any location and at any time of day.

We encourage you to program campus public safety’s phone number into your cell phone so that it is available in case you need it. We are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week: 503-554-2090.

The following are some of the reasons why you may want to give us a call:

• If you feel unsafe: safety escorts are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year and can escort you to your destination.
• In case of an emergency: first, call 911, and then call campus public safety; we can coordinate with emergency first responders to help direct them to your location.
• If you need roadside assistance: we are happy to assist in unlocking your car or giving you a jump start if your battery is dead.
• If you’re locked out of your room: campus policy requires that you first try calling a RA from your living area. If you are unable to reach an RA, then you are welcome to call campus public safety and we will make our best effort to respond as soon as we are available.
• To report a crime or accident: if you need to report a crime or accident, we can connect you to the proper George Fox department or off-campus agency to complete and file a report.
  

A victim of a crime is never at fault and should not be blamed for his or her actions. For those who would like to know what precautions they can take in order to reduce the risk of victimization, we offer the following tips:

• Let someone know where you are going, your expected travel time, and how long you plan on being in that location.
• If you are running or walking in the evening, wear bright or reflective clothing to make yourself more visible to drivers and to help someone spot you faster in case of an emergency.
• Also, if you are running or walking in the evening, go with someone or a group of people you trust. (If you choose this option, be sure to wear the appropriate face coverings.) Stay in well-lit, highly visible areas. Stay in familiar areas and avoid shortcuts.
• Be aware of your surroundings and walk with purpose. Distractions like using your cell phone while walking can make you particularly vulnerable.
• In regards to electronics, be sure that your phone is charged before traveling. Wear only one earbud while you walk and keep your volume low.
• Do not leave valuable items in your car in an open view. Park in well-lit areas where it will be safe for you to return to at night. Take note of where you park so that you can easily locate your car again.

Questions? Call campus public safety at 503-554-2090 or email Elrike Shaw at eshaw@georgefox.edu. Campus public safety officers are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

Are you interested in being a Peer Advisor next semester? If you’ve been thinking about applying, now is the time to make it happen! Take a look at the job description, then complete an application. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by Monday, April 26.

Peer Advisors play an integral role in assisting new students’ transition to George Fox. They assist with Welcome Weekend and a new co-curricular “Bruin Adventure” program designed to engage the heart, mind, and soul of each new student as they learn in community with their neighbors.

The Peer Advisor hiring process is running late this year due to changes in the curriculum, including the end of LIBA 100. 

Check out the FAQs page for more information about the fall 2021 plans.

Contact Rick Muthiah (rmuthiah@georgefox.edu) with questions.

Come watch the great films that the cinematic arts students have produced over the year tomorrow (Saturday) from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. There is lower capacity due to COVID restrictions, so seats are first come, first serve. We will also be live-streaming the event if you are unable to attend in person.

We are showing lots of great films this year, and there will be an awards ceremony at the end to honor the winner of each category. It is bound to be a fun evening of viewing!

See you there! Questions? Contact Russell Bowen (rbowen17@georgefox.edu).

Come to the quad today (Friday) to celebrate the end of the semester with a free crepe! The George Fox Civility Project is providing a crepe free to any student or employee who takes a brief civility poll.

The event will run from 9 a.m. to noon just outside Klages. See you there!

Questions? Contact Ron Mock at rmock@georgefox.edu.

Pick up your free copy of George Fox’s yearbook, The Student Collective Volume VII, in Canyon Commons every day except Wednesday during finals week. We’ll be distributing them from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., so swing by!

For those who had them sent to their mailbox, the mailroom will notify you when you can pick them up. At the latest, they must be picked up by Friday, April 30, at 4:30 p.m. Employees are also welcome to pick up a copy of the yearbook for their departments.

For more information on distribution or the online version, check out our Instagram page or our website.

Disclaimer: The Student Collective has a limited number of copies and are given out on a first-come, first-served basis.

We know this year has been different than many of us expected. To help us understand your current experience we have a few questions for you to answer. This survey, conducted by the student life office, is intended to help us know how we can adjust our programs and services to better meet your needs. Please take five minutes to fill it out.

All entries with a valid email will be submitted for a chance to win Apple AirPods. As well, we will be selecting four winners from this survey for $25 Amazon gift cards.

Questions? Contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Yamhill County is moving back to “high risk” effective today (Friday). As part of this, Hadlock Student Center’s capacities will be reduced in accordance with Oregon Health Authority guidelines.

Please continue to reserve slots for working out by using the IM Leagues app on your computer or phone. Upon arrival, please continue to check in with our front desk staff before using the facility.

As a final reminder, please continue to give other patrons space when in the facility, and disinfect your equipment using the provided wipes. To make reservations, click here. 

Questions? Contact AJ Heil (aheil@georgefox.edu).

We still have room on a whitewater rafting trip offered through Campus Recreation’s OREC program tomorrow (Saturday) at the Klickitat River in Washington.

This is a great opportunity to take a break from studying to be refreshed by spending time outside with other students! No prior rafting experience is necessary. We will provide lunch, transportation, guiding, and equipment!

If you are interested in attending, please click here for more details and to register. 

Questions? Contact AJ Heil (aheil@georgefox.edu).

George Fox faculty and staff have exclusive access to the Columbia Sportswear Employee Store from Friday, May 7 through Monday, May 31!

What the employee store has to offer:   

• All the latest product from the Columbia Sportswear Company family (SOREL, Mountain Hardwear, prAna, and Columbia Sportswear)
• Items are marked with employee pricing (typically 40 – 50% off regular retail pricing)

What to bring to access the store:

• This invitation: Click here (printed or shown on mobile phone)
• Work/organization ID (business card, badge, pay-stub, signature of work email, uniform, membership card etc.)
• Personal photo ID
• This invite is valid for you and four guests (you must be present)
• This invite grants store access only (offer not valid online)

Questions? Contact Sara Reamy (sreamy@georgefox.edu).

Julia James, the ARC coordinator, will be leaving George Fox at the end of the month to become director of the Academic Success Center at Central Washington University.

Drop by the Murdock Library today (Friday) between 1 and 3 p.m. to celebrate as we host Julia James’ Sendoff Soiree.

Bring an herb, spice or kitchen gadget to outfit Julia’s new home, or just yourself!

Questions? Contact Andrea Abernathy (aabernathy@georgefox.edu) or Rick Muthiah (rmuthiah@georgefox.edu).

Enter a drawing to win one of 10 $10 Amazon gift cards just by taking this short survey about Campus Public Safety. Please take a couple minutes right now, tell us your thoughts and experiences, and be entered to win!

Questions? Contact Bill Buhrow (bbuhrow@georgefox.edu).

In January 2022, selected George Fox students are traveling to the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. The festival is widely regarded as the most prestigious annual showcase for new work from American and international independent filmmakers.

Alongside the Sundance Festival, our students will also be attending the Windrider Forum, a venue for conversations about the intersections of faith and film.

The tentative dates for the trip are Jan. 23-29. Attending students will be required to notify professors in advance of anticipated absences and create appropriate academic work plans. Personal costs for students will be approximately $975 (not including food and incidentals), depending on airline and lodging costs.

You do not need to be a cinematic arts or communication major to attend. Applications from all full-time George Fox undergraduate students will be considered, but we will be limited to traveling with approximately 10 selected students.

Applications received by Wednesday, April 28, will receive first consideration. You can apply at this link.

During the Spring 2022 semester, CMCO 285/485, a selected topics course, will be offered on “Independent Cinema,” and will connect to the Sundance trip experience. Students will have the option (it is not a requirement) to register for this course to receive credit connected to the Sundance and later semester experiences.

Further questions? Contact Professor Steve Classen in the Department of Communication & Cinematic Arts at sclassen@georgefox.edu.

Want a quick introduction to Canvas? Check the Schedule of Topics hosted in 30-minute Zoom sessions where you can ask questions and discuss features.

Sessions are offered every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between April 20 and May 6:

• Introduction to Canvas
• Import FoxTALE Content to Canvas Courses
• Canvas Gradebook
• Canvas Quizzes

These quick sessions will prepare you to dive deeper with the Canvas trainer, who will deliver four hands-on Zoom sessions May 11-13:

• Canvas Classic Quizzes vs. New Quizzes
• Canvas Group Work and Collaboration
• Canvas Outcomes and Learning Mastery
• Analytics and Data

The trainer will host each topic in a two-hour session that includes time to work in your own Canvas course sites.

See the full listing at the link above. Questions? Contact Gloria Doherty at gdoherty@georgefox.edu.

Come to the quad tomorrow (Friday) to celebrate the end of the semester with a free crepe! The George Fox Civility Project is providing a crepe free to any student or employee who takes a brief civility poll.

The event will run from 9 a.m. to noon just outside Klages. See you there!

Questions? Contact Ron Mock at rmock@georgefox.edu.

The George Fox Pre-Dental Club will be hosting an informational webinar tomorrow (Friday) from 7 to 7:45 p.m. via Zoom (passcode: zZ36gz). This is intended for students interested in learning more about applying to dental school.

This webinar will include information about how to apply to dental school. We will cover prerequisite classes, required shadowing hours, taking the DAT, and more! We will also be answering any questions you may have about the application process or the field of dentistry in general.

All are welcome, even if you are unsure if dentistry is the path for you. Questions? Contact Keoni Lynam (klynam17@georgefox.edu).

If you are looking for some fun in the sun, stop by Hadlock and rent a paddle board or kayak for the entire day for only $7!

The deal will run until Saturday, May 1, and is only applicable Monday through Friday. All rentals must be returned the same day as the pick-up to get the deal.

Questions? Contact Sarah Kotel (skotel15@georgefox.edu).

Please join the Department of Sociology on Zoom for our senior research presentation today (Thursday) from noon to 1:15 p.m. You can join any session that interests you.

Each session will have approximately a 10-minute presentation and a five-minute Q&A. Here’s the schedule:

• 12:05-12:20 p.m., Meg Cecil: “Combatting Sex Trafficking: Can Sex Workers Do It Better?”
• 12:20-12:35 p.m., Meghan Elford: “Decriminalizing Sex Work Could Change United States Healthcare”
• 12:35-12:50 p.m., Taylor Morris: “Political Conservatism and Attitudes toward Government Spending on Crime and Law Enforcement: Findings from the General Social Survey Since 1974”
• 12:50-1:05 p.m. Satoshi Seth: “Belonging in a Christian University: Findings from George Fox Belonging Survey”

Questions? Please contact Young-IL Kim at ykim@georgefox.edu.