The Daily Bruin

My name is Jonathon, and I am a reporter with The Crescent. I am fielding community attitudes regarding a couple of hot-topic issues we are hoping to cover in this fall’s second issue.

The surveys and their topics are as follows:

• COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate at Fox
• Ban of BLM & Pride Flags in Newberg Schools

Thank you for your time and consideration. We look forward to providing a better sense of our Fox community’s sentiments toward these controversial issues. If you haven’t already, check out our first 2021 fall issue stories at our website.

Questions? Contact Jonathon Cavada (jcavada16@georgefox.edu).

Disclaimer:
These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

All are invited to Contemplative Worship today (Thursday) in Hoover 104.

Today’s worship will be from 11:05 to 11:35 a.m., and will be hosted by Nathanael Ankeny. SpIL credit is offered for student attendees.

Questions? Contact Paul Anderson (panderso@georgefox.edu).

Join your colleagues at an in-person all-employee meeting in Canyon Commons 101-103 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. this afternoon (Wednesday). For those unable to attend in person, a livestream will be available at this link.

See you there!

Today we share our last message from the Emergency Preparedness series. Find out what to have in your First Aid kit, where to sign up for First Aid/CPR training in the area, and what our AED defibrillator resources are on the Newberg campus.

We hope you have had a safe September!

Questions? contact HR at hr@georgefox.edu

The women of the George Fox community (staff, faculty and administrators, as well as female spouses) are invited to the Fall Ladies’ Luncheon on Tuesday, Oct. 5. Ruth Baker will be hosting this come-and-go event from 11:30  a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101-103.

A short devotional and prayer will be held at noon. Come and connect with other women in our community over a delicious meal. There is no cost to attend.

Contact Michelle Dawson at mdawson@georgefox.edu with questions.

Oregon’s co-coordinators for Braver Angels, a national group promoting civil conversation and cooperation across political divides, will describe their work in a special presentation on campus Tuesday, Oct. 5.

The free event is open to the public and is set from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Hoover 105. The evening will feature Elise Keith and Ben Nanke, who co-coordinate the Oregon chapter’s work, Elise as a “Blue” and Ben as a “Red.”

More information on the Oct. 5 event and the George Fox Civility Project is available at this link, or by contacting Civility Project Director Ron Mock at rmock@georgefox.edu. You can also read about the Braver Angels at this link.

Use this link to register to attend via Zoom. For those who attend in person, masks are required.

Braver Angels (BA) is one of the leading national organizations working to overcome America’s historically high levels of political polarization and alienation. Their events allow conservatives and liberals to get past destructive stereotypes so “we can have civil conversations about real issues that lead to productive problem-solving,” according to the BA website.

Were you aware of the university’s new study abroad opportunity in Northern Ireland? Beginning next semester, students have the option to spend four months living and studying in Belfast!

Want to learn more? Meet with John Brown University professor Billy Stevenson to get details and ask questions at his table in Canyon Commons on Tuesday, Oct. 12. He will be set up from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. George Fox is partnering with John Brown to make this option available.

Can’t make it during that time frame? Not a problem. Feel free to attend an info session at 7 p.m. that same day in Hoover 105, where Stevenson will talk about his experience of growing up in Northern Ireland and about the program. Both students and faculty are welcome to attend!

For more information, visit this page or contact Lynn Scott (lscott@georgefox.edu) in the Center for Study Abroad.

The Wineskin is accepting submissions! The theme for this semester is “WITNESS,” so send us your best poems, stories, essays, and artwork in that stream of thought; we welcome thematic interpretation.

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.

All are welcome to submit, including employees and those who are not members of the George Fox community!

Submission Guidelines:

• Poetry and prose manuscripts must be submitted as a Word document, in Times New Roman, 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.
• All work should be submitted through our website. Submissions close at midnight on Friday, Oct. 15.

Contact Jaime Miller (jmiller18@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

The Library Faculty Workshop series continues this Tuesday, Oct. 5, at 11 a.m. on Zoom. Join librarian Andrea Abernathy as she shows you how to gather the threads of the scholarly conversations in your field, set up alerts for authors, journals, searches, and important scholarly works, and have the scholarship delivered to your inbox.

All library workshops this fall will be online and recorded for later viewing. You can find the Zoom meeting link, learn more about upcoming workshops, and find recordings of previous sessions here.

If you have any questions, contact Kate Wimer at kwimer@georgefox.edu.

Did you know employees have access to a “Students in Distress” folder for undergraduate students? It is updated and located on a shared Google drive.

Please follow this link to access this valuable information. You need your GFU email to access this folder.

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

A servant engineering team has created a survey for the students and employees of George Fox to determine their interest in various public health topics.

We would appreciate it if you would be willing to take some time to fill it out.

Thank you!

Disclaimer:
These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

University Recreation is hosting its annual “Gearage Sale” at the Hadlock Student Center (Newberg campus) this Friday, Oct. 1, from 3 to 9 p.m. You won’t want to miss it!

New this year: Students, employees and community members can sell their outdoor recreation and sporting equipment at the sale by using a consignment option.

Also new this year, proceeds from consignment sales go toward a new student scholarship fund that helps students participate in outdoor trips and activities that would otherwise struggle to do so because of financial difficulties.

Donations of equipment and cash are encouraged. All proceeds from the sale of donated equipment will go toward the student scholarship fund. Have something sitting around in your garage or basement? Let us know! Drop it off and we would love to try and sell it to benefit our students!

Interested in selling or donating something? Read this Seller’s Agreement and fill out this form to let us know!

Please spread the word about this event to your friends, colleagues, and neighbors! Contact AJ Heil (aheil@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Come help save three lives and stop by the blood drive at Abby’s pizza (1913 Portland Road, in Newberg) on Friday, Oct. 22!

The event, hosted by the Red Cross and organized by the university’s Nursing Club, runs from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Bring a friend or family member and help our community and those in need. Snacks and juice will be provided.

Questions? Contact Kendyl Sandersen (ksandersen19@georgefox.edu).

University Recreation is hosting BIPOC climb nights and women’s climb nights at the Hadlock Student Center throughout the fall semester. Please note these dates in your calendar. No registration is necessary!

The BIPOC climb nights are for any members of the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) community and allies! Join us for climbing, community, conversation, and fun. Everyone is invited!

Dates for BIPOC Climb Nights:

• Tuesday, Sept. 28 (7-10 p.m.)
• Tuesday, Oct. 26 (7-10 p.m.)
• Tuesday, Nov. 16 (7-10 p.m.)

If you have questions about the BIPOC Climb Nights, please email Austin Shirazi at ashirazi17@georgefox.edu.

Women’s climb nights are for anyone who identifies as female to come and climb in a fun, safe, supportive environment. Please note that the climbing wall will be closed during this time to other users.

Dates for Women’s Climb Nights:

• Wednesday, Oct. 20 (7-10 p.m.)
• Wednesday, Nov. 24 (7-10 p.m.)

For information on the Women’s Climb Nights, please contact Moriah Clock at mclock20@georgefox.edu.

Come to our Mathetes panel from 7 to 8:30 p.m., on Thursday, Oct. 7, in Hoover 102.

Mathetes is a safe conversational space in which students and faculty can engage with each other and learn from the experience of others in their Fox community. Our hope for this panel is that we can confront the myth that every person who is involved in higher education has the same educational experience.

This Mathetes event will unpack the experience of individuals who are English-learners (ESL), or who have experience in the language-learning environment. We hope to see you there!

Cookies and coffee will also be provided.

If you have any questions, contact Victoria Prieto (vprieto17@georgefox.edu).

Hi! We are conducting our senior research project on physical health, mental health, and screen time, and we’d love for any George Fox students and faculty to participate! You can be part of our study by filling out this survey. It will only take about 10 minutes, and we appreciate your participation!

If you have any questions, please contact Peter Weiss at pweiss18@georgefox.edu or Ashlee Van Den Top at avandentop18@georgefox.edu.

Disclaimer:
These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

Join your colleagues at an in-person all-employee meeting in Canyon Commons 101-103 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 29. For those unable to attend in person, a livestream will be available at this link.

See you there!

Here’s a quick reminder for your safety and security. There are still some warm days ahead, and we understand some people like to open windows and prop doors for better airflow. We would ask that you remember to secure your area if you are not around and make sure the doors are not propped open. Leaving windows open or doors propped is a safety and security concern.

Remember, please secure your valuables and don’t leave valuables in your car, unlocked room, or in general just lying around. If something seems out of place or you have a concern, feel free to call Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090. We have 24/7 officers are on duty.

Thank you and enjoy your weekend!

A servant engineering team has created a survey for the students and employees of George Fox to determine their interest in various public health topics.

We would appreciate it if you would be willing to take some time to fill it out.

Thank you!

Disclaimer:
These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

The city of Newberg has an emergency alert system that automatically alerts city residents about emergency situations via text, phone, and email. You can sign up for this free service here.

Questions? Contact Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090.