The Daily Bruin

The annual campus-wide Christmas Extravaganza is a wonderful time for everyone across the university to come together and celebrate the Christmas season.

The Extravaganza begins at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5, with many of the beloved attractions returning! There will be carriage rides, baby goats, s’mores, fire pits, “Santa’s Workshop” in the Maker Hub, ornament and cookie decorating, music performances in the chapel, lots of delicious treats, and more!

We are in need of volunteers to help make this event a success and a blessing to our campus community and their families. Please email Liz Garland in the president’s office at lgarland@georgefox.edu if you would like to sign up for a volunteer shift. There are many time slots and assignments available, and you can choose the volunteer assignment that works best for you.

We’re looking forward to bringing an evening full of Christmas cheer to campus on Dec. 5!

The Hadlock Student Center will be closed on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28-29, to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. Regular hours resume on Saturday, Nov. 30. Enjoy the break, and we’ll see you soon!

The finance office will be closed Nov. 28 through Dec. 2 for Thanksgiving! Deposits that need to be made in the month of November must be dropped off at the finance office no later than 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27. If it arrives later, it will go into a deposit for December 2024.

Please note our new location is 1515 Portland Road (formerly known as “the Sleep Center”). If you are taking extra time off during the Thanksgiving holiday, please send your deposits over before you leave.

If you have any questions about deposits, please contact Heather Groenlund at 503-554-2173. Thank you and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

We are starting a Ham Radio club at George Fox, and there are many ways to get involved! We are planning some outdoor radio activities, including hiking, hidden transmitter hunts, and training on how to help with communications during an emergency.

If you are interested in learning more about getting an amateur (ham) radio license, you won’t want to miss the free Zoom Technician Ham Radio License Preparation Class planned for Nov. 29-30 at 9 a.m.

For more information about the class or the club, email Justin Johnson at justinj@georgefox.edu

Do you have used kitchen items that you no longer use or need? Is your closet filled with clothes you haven’t worn for a long while? Please consider donating these gently used items to the Bruin Community Pantry.

You are welcome to drop your items off at the food bank during our hours of operation. Check out the website for this information.

For more information, contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

President Robin and Ruth Baker cordially invite employees to their home for a Christmas Open House on Sunday, Dec. 8, from 4 to 6 p.m. There will be a chili bar, hors d’oeuvres, and sweet treats for everyone to enjoy. The Baker home is at 701 E. Franklin St. in Newberg.

The Christmas Open House follows the 2:30 p.m. matinee performance of our Christmas Concert, “The Sounding Joy,” in Bauman Auditorium on Sunday, Dec. 8. Tickets are now on sale, and employees are entitled to two complimentary tickets. Reserve tickets here.

If you cannot get tickets for Sunday’s matinee performance, you can reserve two complimentary tickets for the 7:30 p.m. performance on either Friday, Dec. 6, or Saturday, Dec. 7. Each employee should obtain their ticket using their George Fox email address.

Once you select the seat you would like to reserve, you will then choose “employee comp” from a pricing option list. Employees and students can also attend a free family-friendly dress rehearsal at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5.

Questions? Contact Carly Reumann at creumann@georgefox.edu.

Help us spread Christmas cheer throughout campus this season! You are encouraged to sign up your department or office for our annual Christmas decoration 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, please complete this form. Decorations must be ready to be reviewed by Thursday, Dec. 5.

This year we will have more prizes, more categories, and a panel of student judges. We are asking that those who participate submit a 30- to 60-second video of their decorations. This should be a simple unedited walk-through of your set-up.

Please email Amanda Howard at ahoward@georgefox.edu with questions.

During the first week of December, internationally recognized Scottish photographer Kieran Dodds is coming to George Fox to engage with the community in a variety of ways. One way is through his “Gingers of America” project. Willing photo subjects can register for consideration on his website by clicking “Get Involved.”

Dodds seeks out people with interesting stories as photo subjects and conducts interviews during the shoots. He will be scheduling portrait sessions for Dec. 3-4. This opportunity is open to everyone with red hair, so help spread the word!

Contact Adam Long at along@georgefox.edu for additional information.

These are the last few days to see the George Fox Museum exhibit featuring George Fox University advertising from the late 19th century to the 21st. We will be setting up a new exhibit after Tuesday, Dec. 3. The museum is located in Hoover 104.

If you have any questions, please contact Caitlin Corning (ccorning@georgefox.edu).

Join us for Women’s Lift Night tonight (Friday) from 7 to 10 p.m. in the Hadlock Student Center. This special evening is designed to empower women of all experience levels through strength training, fitness, and community support! Enjoy refreshments and weight room orientation followed by an open gym format and a dynamic HIIT class.

Whether you’re new to lifting or a seasoned pro, this night is all about exploring your strength, learning something new, and connecting with a supportive community. Let’s lift, inspire and celebrate together!

The finance office will be closed Nov. 28 through Dec. 2 for Thanksgiving! Deposits that need to be made in the month of November must be dropped off at the finance office no later than 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27. If it arrives later, it will go into a deposit for December 2024.

Please note our new location is 1515 Portland Road (formerly known as “the Sleep Center”). If you are taking extra time off during the Thanksgiving holiday, please send your deposits over before you leave.

If you have any questions about deposits, please contact Heather Groenlund at 503-554-2173. Thank you and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Don’t miss today’s (Thursday) women’s health talk with Erika Barber, MD, from the George Fox Physician Assistant/Associate (PA) Program from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. in Canyon Commons 102 and 103.

The presentation will review the normal physiology behind the monthly female reproductive cycle and show how modern applications of this knowledge can empower patients in fertility awareness and also be a tool for healthcare providers in addressing common areas of women’s health.

This presentation is intended for both men and women and especially geared toward healthcare professionals and students interested in healthcare and wellness.

If you have any questions, please contact Erika Barber at ebarber@georgefox.edu.

In preparation for the Thanksgiving holiday and the university closing on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28-29, Accounts Payable will be processing the check run on Tuesday, Nov. 26. Please take note of the following deadlines:

• All payment requests received by tomorrow (Friday) at 5 p.m. will be included in the Nov. 26 check run.
• All other requests received after tomorrow (Friday) will be included in our regularly scheduled check run on Dec. 5.

Questions? Please contact us at accountspayable@georgefox.edu. Happy Thanksgiving!

Would you like to sell your art at the Christmas Extravaganza Holiday Hangout on Thursday, Dec. 5? All you need is $10 to rent a table and as much art as you would like to sell to fellow students, staff and the local community.

This year, Holiday Hangout is combining with the Christmas Extravaganza, which will feature a tree-lighting ceremony, carriage rides and lots of other fun activities. Our market will take place in Klages with tables for students and staff to sell their work. This event is attended by students, staff and Newberg locals, so all tables will receive lots of traffic.

Fill out this form to rent a table.

Exciting news! Sixty-nine of your colleagues have already stepped up for their health by completing the online health assessment. Now it’s your turn! Together, let’s set a goal of reaching 80 participants by the end of this week.

Why take the assessment?

• It’s quick! Just spend 10 to 15 minutes to gain valuable insights into your well-being.
• It’s rewarding! Enter the raffle for valuable prize baskets.
• It’s empowering! Use the results to set personal health goals and take small yet significant steps toward improving your overall well-being.

We’re so close to our goal. Take the assessment today and tell your coworker if it was worth it!

Get ready for the annual UREC “Gearage Sale” in Hadlock Student Center today (Wednesday) through this Friday night, Nov. 22! The sale opens at 8 a.m. this morning, so don’t miss your chance to score amazing deals on gently used outdoor gear, fitness equipment, and UREC swag.

Whether you’re gearing up for your next adventure or looking to update your workout routine, we’ve got something for everyone. Don’t miss out on unbeatable prices and exclusive finds! See you there.

If you have questions, contact Jacob Loomis at jloomis@georgefox.edu.

The Office for Spiritual Life is looking for staff/faculty members to participate in our “SpiL Mentoring” program this spring.

This program will provide the opportunity for students to have meaningful conversations about faith and life while receiving encouragement and support from a George Fox staff or faculty member. Students in the program will be matched with a dedicated staff or faculty member, with whom they will have weekly meetings lasting approximately one hour, spanning a duration of eight weeks within the semester. The program will begin the week of Feb. 3 and end the week of March 24.

To support you in your mentoring role, we will provide a booklet with weekly suggested spiritual formation practices for you to engage in with your mentee. Additionally, there will be a training session prior to the start of the program to ensure you feel prepared and equipped.

We’re looking for staff/faculty who would like to serve as mentors. If you’re interested, please fill out this application by Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. Your involvement will make a meaningful impact on our students’ lives.

Contact Cyndi Murillo at cmurillo@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Help us spread Christmas cheer throughout campus this season! You are encouraged to sign up your department or office for our annual Christmas decoration 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, please complete this form. Decorations must be ready to be reviewed by Thursday, Dec. 5.

This year we will have more prizes, more categories, and a panel of student judges. We are asking that those who participate submit a 30- to 60-second video of their decorations. This should be a simple unedited walk through of your set-up.

Please email Amanda Howard at ahoward@georgefox.edu with questions.

The annual campus-wide Christmas Extravaganza is a wonderful time for everyone across the university to come together and celebrate the Christmas season.

The Extravaganza begins at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5, with many of the beloved attractions returning! There will be carriage rides, baby goats, s’mores, fire pits, “Santa’s Workshop” in the Maker Hub, ornament and cookie decorating, music performances in the Chapel, lots of delicious treats, and more!

We are in need of volunteers to help make this event a success and a blessing to our campus community and their families. Please email Liz Garland in the President’s Office at lgarland@georgefox.edu if you would like to sign up for a volunteer shift. There are many time slots and assignments available, and you can choose the volunteer assignment that works best for you.

We’re looking forward to bringing an evening full of Christmas cheer to campus on Dec. 5th!

We are excited to announce that in May of 2025 students and faculty from the Doctor of Physical Therapy program will be heading to Uganda again for a medical service trip!

We will be partnering with local leaders and advocacy groups (Legal Action for Persons with Disabilities, LAPD, The Paul Lokech Foundation) to provide training and collaborate in the treatment and management of people/children with disabilities.

The trip is being funded by donations and fundraisers, with our first one being through Panda Express tonight (Tuesday). Visit any Panda Express nationwide and order online with this code to support our trip! Thank you in advance!