The Daily Bruin

Want help with a paper? Looking for support on how to stay organized and study for tests as finals get closer?

If so, come book an appointment with the Portland Writing Center (PWC) and finish the semester strong. Be sure to schedule early, because appointments fill up fast this time of year.

Questions? Contact Hannah Jackson (hjackson@georgefox.edu) or visit our website.

For study tips, follow us on Instagram at gfupwc.

The Murdock Library will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 24, and will remain closed until 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 28. The 24-hour space will remain open.

Questions? Contact Mary Cameron at mcameron@georgefox.edu.

Join us remotely or in-person at the Wheeler eSports arena for University Recreation’s first eSports event: Super Smash Bros!

If you’re interested, sign up here. To play from home, you will need a Nintendo device. The tournament will take place from 8 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 3.

Email Angel Glockling (aglockling@georgefox.edu) with any questions you have.

Sign up with a partner through IMLeagues for our upcoming cornhole tournament! The event will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4.

First-place winners will receive an intramural champion shirt, mask, and a place on our intramural champions wall!

Please contact Emiline Bova (ebova19@georgefox.edu) with any questions you have.

Did you forget to RSVP for today’s Thanksgiving dinner but still wish to attend? No problem! Simply reserve your seat to let us know you will be coming.

Enjoy this chance to enjoy a few Thanksgiving treats and good fellowship with your colleagues. We’ll be hosting the meal in Canyon Commons 102-103; several seating times are available between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

We hope to see you there, and Happy Thanksgiving!

– HR

The holiday season is upon us, and the shopping has begun. Please be aware that the time to ship packages may take a little longer than usual due to various circumstances.

Plan ahead so you are not caught spending high shipping prices trying to get a package to a loved one before Christmas. Below are the recommended dates from USPS for packages to arrive before Christmas.

Holiday Shipping Dates for Contiguous U.S. (lower 48 states)

• USPS Ground: Dec. 15
• USPS First Class Mail: Dec. 17
• USPS Priority: Dec. 18

Holiday Shipping Dates for Alaska and Hawaii

• USPS Ground: Dec. 2
• USPS First Class Mail: Dec. 17
• USPS Priority: Dec. 18

You can follow this link for more shipping information. If you have additional questions, please contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.

Please note that the Hadlock Student Center will be closed starting from 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 24, until 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 28, at which time we will reopen for normal hours of operation.

Related group exercise programs, intramural sports, and other reoccurring events will not be occurring during this time. Contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Do you love the Portland Trail Blazers? Would you like to win free tickets to an upcoming game? Information Services has nine pairs of 300-level tickets to give away to students for upcoming games now through February!

Come to the Information Desk on the first floor of Stevens at 1:50 p.m. today (Monday). Wear your favorite Blazer gear, answer a trivia question (just for fun), and walk away with a pair of tickets to the game of your choice from the list of available games. Tickets are given away on a first-come, first-served basis.

Questions? Email Barbi Doran at bdoran@georgefox.edu. Go Blazers!

On Saturday, Dec. 4, from 8 to 10 p.m., join Student Activities at the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum for our Gatsby Gala winter formal!

There will be hors d’oeuvres, a photo booth, and plenty of dancing! Tickets will be on sale in Canyon Commons Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m., and will also be available in the student life office in Hadlock during office hours Nov. 29 through Dec. 3.

Coming Up:

• Holiday Hangout: Friday, Dec. 10, Quad & Stevens Center
  5-7 p.m.: Art Walk Bingo
  7-9 p.m.: Christmas Activities & Art Market

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The Bruin Community Pantry will be closed from Wednesday, Nov. 24, through Friday, Nov. 26. The food bank will reopen on Monday, Nov. 29.

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

The Associated Student Community (ASC) and the Intercultural Resource Center (IRC) want to hear from you! Come join us for a town hall regarding racial justice and equity at 7 p.m. this Tuesday, Nov. 23, in Canyon Commons Room 101. Employees and students are welcome, and snacks will be provided!

Contact Caitlin White at cwhite17@georgefox.edu with any questions.

University Recreation is offering several upcoming opportunities to learn how to rock climb and enhance your rock-climbing skills and abilities. All students and employees of George Fox are welcome and invited to participate in these upcoming workshops and courses.

School of Rock
Free opportunity to learn more about rock-climbing skills and techniques

• Sunday, Nov. 21, 2 p.m. (Footwork)
• Sunday, Dec. 5, 2 p.m. (Handholds and Hand Positions)
• Sunday, Dec. 12, 2 p.m. (Advanced Body Positions & Movements)

Top Rope Climbing / Belay
Free daily 7 to 8 p.m. classes on how to top rope climb and belay others

Climbing Wall Instructor Course
Professional certification ideal for anyone who enjoys teaching climbing

Have questions on any of these experiences? Please contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

We’re looking for four large (at least six feet) Christmas trees to decorate our Newberg campus entrance signs. If you have access to trees and are willing to donate them to the university, contact Rob Felton at rfelton@georgefox.edu.

Thank you!

To recognize the blessing each of you are in our community, we invite you to take part in a series of special Thanksgiving events next week.

We are hosting “Three Days of Thanks” Monday through Wednesday, Nov. 22-24! Please enjoy a few Thanksgiving treats and good fellowship with colleagues. We hope you will be able to enjoy your families and our Savior’s abounding joy, love and peace during this Thanksgiving break.

Monday, Nov. 22
George Fox Employee Thanksgiving Meal

Please join us for a beautiful Thanksgiving feast in Canyon Commons 102-103. Come with your department or other colleagues on campus to celebrate! Several seating times are available between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., but do please reserve your seat before today (Friday) at noon so we can ensure we have space and food for everyone who wants to attend.

Tuesday, Nov. 23
There’s always pumpkin to be thankful for

Pick up a free Costco pumpkin pie to take to your Thanksgiving celebration, or eat all by yourself out of the pie plate! Stop by HR anytime on Tuesday to pick up your pie (while supplies last). Saving a trip to Costco on Thanksgiving week … done.

Thanksgiving Chapel
Please consider joining a special Thanksgiving chapel at 10:50 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

Wednesday, Nov. 24
You’ve got mail

Look for a small sweet surprise in your campus mail box.

We hope you will feel appreciated for the work you do to serve our students.
– HR

Did you know that George Fox art and design students gather every Monday at the Chehalem Cultural Center (415 E. Sheridan St.) to hear from a visiting graphic designer, interior designer, illustrator or studio artist?

You too can be a part of the fun! Lectures are free and open to the community. Talks begin at 6 p.m. and conclude at 7 p.m. See the Art Talk Programming website for a list of artists, and follow @gfuartanddesign on Instagram.

For more information, contact Adam Long at along@georgefox.edu.

Do you love the Portland Trail Blazers? Would you like to win free tickets to an upcoming game? Information Services has nine pairs of 300-level tickets to give away to students for upcoming games now through February!

Come to the Information Desk on the first floor of Stevens at 1:50 p.m. this Monday, Nov. 22. Wear your favorite Blazer gear, answer a trivia question (just for fun), and walk away with a pair of tickets to the game of your choice from the list of available games. Tickets are given away on a first-come, first-served basis.

Questions? Email Barbi Doran at bdoran@georgefox.edu. Go Blazers!

The Stewards of Sustainability Club is hosting weekly meetings to organize an event in support of #TeamSeas, an ocean cleanup fundraising campaign.

The meetings will take place from 2 to 3 p.m. Fridays in Lemmons 15, with a meeting scheduled for today. We encourage you to join the effort to remove 30 million pounds of trash from coastal regions, rivers and oceans.

For more information about #TeamSeas, watch Mark Rober’s video here. For more information about the club, contact Sydney Schroeder at sschroeder18@georgefox.edu.

Each semester, employees who are mothers of young/school-age children (and expectant mothers) gather together for connection and networking.

This semester, we will be meeting at noon on Friday, Dec. 10, in the Canyon Commons dining room. Lunch will be provided free of charge. Come and join us!

If you have questions, contact Jamie Noling-Auth at jnolingauth@georgefox.edu.

Keeping your computer happy and healthy requires periodic updates. All computers need operating system updates, driver updates, and software updates on a regular basis, and you should check for updates at least once a month.

Generally, updates are released once a week, so checking them monthly will keep your machine from getting outdated and having issues printing or slowing down. These maintenance updates are required.

Here are documents on data-wiki to help keep your computer happy and healthy. You will need to log in with your George Fox username and password.

Windows Computers
Windows 10 Updates:  Do not install Windows 11.
Driver Updates in HP Support Assistant

Mac Computers
Software Update: Use Software Update to update or upgrade macOS, including built-in apps like Safari.
Microsoft Office Updates

Browser Updates
Update FireFox and Chrome on a PC
Update FireFox and Chrome on a Mac

Having issues completing the updates or have questions? Contact the Service Desk at 503-554-2569 or servicedesk@georgefox.edu.

As the Advent season begins, the Office for Spiritual Life would like to share with you this year’s Advent Devotional, featuring reflections and art from members of our George Fox community.

Questions? Contact Sarah Cuevas at scuevas@georgefox.edu.