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The application deadline to apply to become an RA (resident assistant) has been extended to Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 5 p.m.

Apply or learn more about becoming an RA

Questions? Email reslife@georgefox.edu.

Last semester, George Fox had zero COVID-19 cases among our residential students from August until November. The pandemic is more widespread at this point, but we are determined to take steps to keep it off our campus. One important step is reducing opportunities for exposure. Residential students are asked to stay on campus until March 15, with the exception of essential travel, off-campus jobs, and visiting outdoor locations.

COVID-19 testing is required for Newberg students returning to campus. It may take several days to receive results back. While you wait for the results, we ask you to limit your close contacts. You may attend classes, maintaining six feet of physical distancing and wearing a face covering.

See our COVID-19 website for more information about schedule and results.

We are happy to invite you to our October virtual Lunch N’ Learn session about the Hadlock Center and all it has to offer employees. The speakers will be Mark Pothoff and Kiana Rasubala, our new Hadlock program coordinator.

Grab your lunch and join other staff members virtually this Wednesday, Oct. 21, from noon to 12:30 p.m. Please RSVP here.

Questions? Contact Adina McConaughey (amcconaughey@georgefox.edu).

We know you have been working extremely hard to get textbook adoptions entered for the spring term, and we sincerely appreciate you! Textbook adoptions are due on or before Friday, Oct. 30, and must be submitted through the Follett Discover Adopt tool.

Faculty and Staff:

• If you come by the Bruin Store during business hours to confirm the adoptions for your courses between Oct. 19 and Oct. 30, you will receive a one-time use Holiday Shopping Pass to use between then and Dec. 31.
• Your Holiday Shopping Pass gives you 30% off of one item, and cannot be combined with any other promotions or discounts.

We look forward to seeing you soon! Please be prepared with any questions you may have and Paige Jacobs, Bruin Store manager, or Katie Villanueva, Bruin Store textbook manager, will be happy to help finalize your adoptions.

Questions? Contact Paige Jacobs (pjacobs@georgefox.edu).

The Student Collective is hiring new members for this year’s yearbook! Our team is made up of driven, flexible, and talented individuals who have a passion for telling the unique stories of George Fox’s students, faculty, and alumni.

If you think you would like to join our team, please fill out this form!

Questions? Contact us via email at ascstudentcollective@georgefox.edu or visit our website here.

The Hadlock Student Center will remain open during the mid-semester break with modified hours:

• Friday, Oct. 9: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 10: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Sunday, Oct. 11: 2 to 8 p.m.

Questions? Contact us at studentcenter@georgefox.edu.

Come join us as we reopen the Hadlock Student Center today (Wednesday)!

Hours:

• Monday – Friday: 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.
• Saturday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• Sunday: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Please note the following changes:

• The weight room has a maximum capacity of 22 people to maintain physical distancing
• You must reserve a one-hour time slot for the climbing wall through IMLeagues
• One-on-one basketball will not be permitted, but up to three people may share a hoop with separate balls
• Basketball courts 2 and 3 will be closed for class space
• Basketball court 1 and the track will be available outside of class hours (see times below)

Class times:

• Monday: 7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Tuesday: 7:45 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
• Wednesday: 7:45 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Thursday: 7:45 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
• Friday: 7:45 a.m. – 3 p.m.

This year will look very different, but we will navigate it together. We look forward to seeing you all again!

Questions? Email Kiana Rasubala at krasubala@georgefox.edu

The Disability Services Office is here to help you get the most out of your education. We have worked with students living with learning disabilities, ADHD, mobility limitations, chronic illness (Crohn’s, celiac, IBS, MS, migraines, POTS), mental health concerns, autism spectrum, PTSD, brain injuries and more.

Click here or come to our office in Lemmons 9 to learn more. Questions? Contact Andrea Byerley at abyerley@georgefox.edu.

Join Rick Muthiah and the Disability Services Office in welcoming Martha Smith, director of the Oregon State University Disability Access Office. She will present a session titled “Universal Design in Instruction: Elevating Outcomes for All Our Students,” on Wednesday, Jan. 29, at 11 a.m. in PDS 280 and at 3 p.m. in Stevens 207.

The concept of Universal Design involves creating environments that maximize benefit for the broadest possible audience. After an introduction to Universal Design, Smith will lead participants in considering how we might elevate learning outcomes for an increasingly anxious and depressed student population.

Faculty may participate by video streaming. This session fulfills two PD hours for faculty. Please RSVP and contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Check out this week’s George Fox athletics home games:

• Men’s football vs. Pacific Lutheran University – Saturday, Oct. 12, 1 p.m., Stoffer Family Stadium

Questions? Visit the athletics website.

The Wineskin is still accepting submissions until March 22! Last week’s announcement about submissions closing on Feb. 22 was incorrect. We apologize for any confusion.

There is no theme for this semester – just send us your best poems, stories, essays and artwork. The editors are open to a wide range of styles and subject matter, but we are particularly looking for work that pushes boundaries and surprises us with its artistic approach and perspective of the world.

Please submit all poetry, prose, photography and artwork online through this link.

Submission guidelines:

• Poetry and prose manuscripts must be submitted as a Word document in Times New Roman in 12-point font. Please title your pieces and remove your name from the document.

• Limit all prose to 1,000 words and send no more than five poems per submission.

• For artwork: Files should be named as the title of your piece followed by your name. Please remove all watermarks from your work.

Submissions close on Friday, March 22. Questions? Contact Hannah Dierdorff at hdierdorff15@georgefox.edu.

George Fox University’s Department of History, Sociology and Politics presents “Why It Might Be OK to Make Bad Choices.” All are invited to attend this lecture given by Bill Glod this Monday, Feb. 18, at 6:30 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Glod is the academic program officer at the Institute for Humane Studies at George Mason University. He is responsible for managing a portfolio of more than 100 graduate students around the world who study the ideas of liberty.

Questions? Contact Angeleen Umfleet at aumfleet@georgefox.edu.

Stop by the Bruin Den or Bruin Bites this week and pick up a delicious Valentine treat for yourself or someone special! We’re selling house-baked chocolate cupcakes with raspberry buttercream, chocolate dipped pretzels, and Valentine-themed cookies all week.

Questions? Contact Lisa Miles at lmiles@georgefox.edu.

Come celebrate the first day of Black History Month with the Black Student Union by watching 13th. It will be shown tomorrow (Friday) at 5 p.m. in Hoover 105.

This documentary explores the history of the Thirteenth Amendment and the impact that it made and still has on the black community. Snacks will be provided.

Questions? Contact Jessica Coyne at Jcoyne17@georgefox.edu.

Artists Andreas and Jennifer Salzman will be giving a lecture on their exhibition today at 6 p.m. in the Chehalem Cultural Center ballroom. A reception will follow at 7 p.m. in the Hoover lobby.

The Salzmans have been married for 28 years. They have been practicing artists for the past 28 years as well. Although they work in very different mediums, their work often addresses similar narratives. Both bodies of work discuss matters of relationships and the way those relationships define their lives. All relationships are approached visually with similar connections. Andreas and Jennifer both find themselves working with dialogue about their children, as well as those of their aging parents and loss of loved ones. This exhibition, The Journey, explores these narratives through mixed media sculpture and both traditional and nontraditional photography.

Questions? Contact Jennifer Salzman at jsalzman@georgefox.edu.

Are you interested in a career in Athletics? Do you enjoy working in a fast paced, competitive environment? Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes of athletic events? Here’s your chance to get work experience within a collegiate athletic department. We are hiring work study employees for both this summer and next school year. Check out the job postings on Bruin Careers, go to MyGFU.georgefox.edu–click on Career Services and log in.

Once there, search for On Campus Student Employment.

Applications close on April 4, so be sure to apply soon!

Questions?  Please contact the athletics department: etrask@georgefox.edu

Don’t miss out!  Find out how you can make the most of your college experience by taking on a leadership role!  Leadership Preview night is next Tuesday, January 28 at 9 p.m. in Hoover 105 and is an excellent way to learn about different roles, ask questions and apply!

Many of the positions are paid, excellent for your resume and are a lot of fun to do.  We are seeking a diverse group, so come and be a part!  Food will be provided at the end of the meeting!

ASC wants to hear from you!

Here are a few questions that your Student Government Officers would like to ask you. Thank you for taking the time to be heard. The Survey link is found here.

Just a reminder that the Villa Cafe will be closed starting next Monday (July 30) and will re-open on August 27 when classes resume.

Thank you for a great summer and all your support.

Denny Lawrence