The Daily Bruin

Want a chance to win a gift basket of market vendor crafts while also helping out others in our community? Attend the holiday market this year and you’ll have that chance!

We will be hosting a snowman family decorating contest at the market in Klages this Thursday at 4:30 p.m. The winner will receive an amazing gift basket filled with market vendors’ creations.

In addition, we’re hosting a winter clothing drive! Do you have any winter clothes to give away, or you are feeling generous and want to buy some winter supplies for our friends in Portland? We would love you to be a part of our drive, spreading love and warmth this holiday season! All items will be donated to Night Strike to be handed out by their volunteers.

Our three donation bins are located in the Newlin lobby, in the Klages entrance facing the quad, and on the table in the hall next to the Bridge Cafe.

The items needed include jackets, blankets and socks (new socks only), hats and gloves, hand warmers, ponchos, and any other goods to keep people warm this winter. Please only donate items that are new or in good condition!

Any donations would be much appreciated. We can’t wait to see how God will use this to spread his love this season!

Contact Kara Holcombe at kholcombe@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Trying to find a job? An internship? You will need to do an interview. Even if you already have a job or internship lined up, you will likely need to interview again in the future when you change jobs or are under review for a promotion.

Just like weightlifting, public speaking or riding a bike, interviewing is a skill, and the best way to get better at interviewing is to practice interviewing!

To help you get this practice, the Financial Planning Club is hosting a simulated mock-interview night in Canyon Commons in January. It will be open to accounting, personal finance, finance, and economics majors. More information about this event will be released in December and January.

To help you prepare, the club will be hosting an interview prep night at 7 p.m. this Thursday, Nov. 30, in Hoover 210. We will provide tips and secrets about resumes, LinkedIn, and interviewing strategies. Joining us will be seniors who have had internships and secured full-time positions after graduation to answer questions and help others.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Cort at cmorris20@georgefox.edu. We hope to see you there!

Experience the perfect harmony of tranquility and vitality with our “Yoga & Indoor Cycling Fusion: A Journey to Balance” event.

This unique fitness experience seamlessly combines both worlds, giving you the opportunity to engage in 40 minutes of restorative yoga and 40 minutes of indoor cycling, all designed to leave you feeling centered and energized. Participants will be divided into two groups that will either start with yoga or indoor cycling.

Sign up today at this link for the event in Hadlock this Saturday, Dec. 2, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Feel free to email fitness@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Come to the holiday art sale and open house in Lemmons this Friday, Dec. 1, from noon to 6:30 p.m., or Saturday, Dec. 2, from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. This is a great time to see our new spaces and do some Christmas shopping.

We will have items made by our students for sale, a wrapping station, and some Christmas treats. We would love to see you there!

If you have any questions, please reach out to Chandler Brutscher at cbrutscher@georgefox.edu.

The Psychology Club invites you to its November chapel with our very own Madi Bailey! Madi is the secretary of the club and is speaking on the topic “Jesus as a Counselor.” Join us from 5 to 6 p.m. this Thursday, Nov. 30, in Hoover 210.

We would love to have you and will be offering chapel credit for attendance. Contact Kalysta at kconrad21@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Want to have a glowing resume? Or a portfolio that makes employers eager to hire you? Or are you simply interested in enjoying a free dinner?

Come join the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) as Diane Danowski Smith teaches students how to build a portfolio, provides tips on building a resume, and gives an introduction into using LinkedIn! We’ll be gathering at 5:30 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday) in EHS 125.

All students and faculty are encouraged to come, and everybody will find it beneficial in preparing for their next job. Pizza, brownies and drinks will be provided.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email Stefani Peden at speden21@georgefox.edu or follow @GFUPRSSA on Instagram to stay updated about future events!

Want to learn more about ASC? Stop by our table and warm up with coffee or cocoa today (Monday) anytime between 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. in front of Klages. We’d love to share about our upcoming spring events and current proposals for change on your campus. More importantly, we’d like to hear your thoughts and opinions on policy over coffee.

Don’t care about policy? Then stop by anyways to hear more about things going on with the community life fund and how you can get reimbursed for doing fun events with your friends.

Feel free to reach out to Dominic Low at dlow20@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Mail Services has been receiving an increased number of calls about student packages being delivered to neighbors’ houses around campus. Please pay special attention when having your packages shipped here to campus.

Some of the neighbors have said that they will not make an effort to get your package to campus and will have them returned. Please make note of the address you need to use to have your package delivered to campus:

501 N. Villa Road, (followed by your campus box number)
Newberg, OR 97132

It is important you pay close attention when ordering your packages. If you have any questions, contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.

Please join in hearing from Marlee Baker on the topic of discrimination, segregation, and displacement that shaped early Oregon, and explore how this history continues to affect housing patterns today. Marlee is a George Fox social work graduate who has professional experience in housing discrimination history and fair housing law.

“Diversity Dialogue: History of Housing Discrimination in Oregon” will be presented in Hoover 103 tonight (Monday) at 6 p.m.

Feel free to direct any questions to Kim Rapp at rappk@georgefox.edu.

Today is the day! If you’re interested in ordering George Fox Christmas cards, please do so by the end of the day today (Monday). The cost will depend on the size of the order we place. The order will be placed tomorrow.

Brandy Donovant in the marketing communications office will email you when the cards have arrived and are ready to be picked up.

To place your order, please fill out this form. Contact Brandy with any questions at bdonavant@georgefox.edu.

Rejoice in the Lord always!

We are still in need of several volunteers to serve as ushers at the midyear commencement ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 16, at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. Come help us greet our guests, hand out programs, direct family and friends to their seats, and make graduation a special event for everyone!

It’s fun to be part of our students’ graduation experience, and all employees who participate as ushers receive $50 through payroll, or take three hours off in lieu of this gift.

Please contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu if you would like to volunteer to serve our grads and their families on this memorable day!

Looking to enjoy better nutrition at home? Providence collaborates with Homemade to offer free monthly online cooking classes, available for live streaming or on-demand viewing.

These classes, coupled with additional resources on the Homemade platform, empower you with the expertise to prepare healthier and tastier meals at home. Gain valuable skills for cooking nutritious and delightful dishes through these complimentary sessions! Find out more here.

The “big dark” is here. The winter solstice — the shortest day of the year — is on Dec. 21, and until then our days will keep getting darker and colder. With dark days and the less agreeable weather, it’s understandable to feel apprehensive or down. You may be noticing a change in your mood.

There are ways to counter stress and feelings of sadness. Find out how in this article.

When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” – John 8:12

Please note the accelerated payroll deadlines for December. Due to Christmas break, we will have fewer days to process the December payroll.

Please have all check requests submitted and approved by Thursday, Dec. 7. Temporary part-time employee timesheets should also be forecasted, locked, and approved by Dec. 7.

Regular employee timesheets and student timesheets can be locked at the end of the month as usual. The student payday will be on Friday, Dec. 15, and the regular employee payday will be on Thursday, Dec. 21.

Questions? Contact the payroll team at payroll@georgefox.edu.

The Psychology Club will be hosting our November chapel in Hoover 210 on Thursday, Nov. 30, at 5 p.m. with our very own Madi Bailey! Madi is the secretary of the Psych Club and will be speaking on the topic of “Jesus as a Counselor.”

We would love to have you and will be offering chapel credit for attendance.

If you have questions, email Kalysta at kconrad21@georgefox.edu.

Employees and their families are invited to this year’s Christmas Extravaganza and tree lighting on Thursday, Nov. 30. Join us for a Christmas tree-lighting ceremony in front of Stevens at 4:30 p.m., followed by treats and festivities, scheduled to run until 7:30 p.m.

There will be caroling, cookie decorating, goats, a photo booth, a roaming Santa, a holiday market in Klages, a Santa’s workshop in the Maker Hub, Miss Hannah’s popcorn, and more. We look forward to celebrating the Christmas season with you and your families!

Contact Faith McKee at fmckee@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Help us spread Christmas cheer throughout campus this season! You are encouraged to sign up your department or office for our Christmas decoration “Deck the Halls” competition.

Whether you turn your space into a winter wonderland or put up a Charlie Brown tree, all are welcome to participate in this event. To sign up to be a part of the contest, complete this form. Decorations must be ready to be reviewed by Thursday, Nov. 30.

Interested in being on the committee for the Christmas decoration contest? Fill out the second half of the above form to let us know you are interested. Email Amanda Howard at ahoward@georgefox.edu with any questions.

With the possibility of severe weather this winter, now is the time to make sure you’re set up to receive FlashAlerts about campus closures and delayed openings.

If it is unsafe to drive to campus, George Fox will temporarily close campus and cancel in-person classes. However, remote/online courses will not be canceled because of weather conditions. Here’s how to find out if a decision has been made when severe weather occurs:

• Visit the George Fox flashalert.net page. Enter your email address to create an account and receive notifications from FlashAlert Messenger.
• If you wish to receive a notification on your mobile device, download the FlashAlert smartphone app for iOS or Android and either login or create an account if you haven’t already. This is the best way to get notified with a mobile alert and to easily find all posted FlashAlerts in one place.

More information on campus closure policies can be found at georgefox.edu/closure.

Join us for Quaker worship today (Wednesday) in Hoover 250 from 2:15 to 2:45 p.m. Paul Anderson will be hosting the meeting. Chapel credit is available. All are welcome.

Reach out to Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

Would you like to get better at helping people embrace disagreements as opportunities to make life better, more just and less polarized?

Come to a highly interactive workshop, “From Walls to Bridges: Building Skills to Reduce Polarization and Bridge Community Divides,” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 29, at the Northwest Christian Church (2315 Villa Road). You will learn to stay calm amid disagreement, listen actively, unleash curiosity, ask powerful questions, and share your own views more effectively.

This event is co-sponsored by the George Fox Civility Project and the local United as Neighbors group (especially its Community Conversations team). For more information, contact Ron Mock at civility@georgefox.edu.