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In recognition of the extra stress everyone is facing in 2020, George Fox is adding a previously unscheduled holiday to the fall 2020 semester. George Fox will add a “Day of Rest” this year on Wednesday, Nov. 11. This coincides with Veterans Day, giving everyone the opportunity to honor those who have served our country. All classes will be canceled and offices will be closed. In a year of unpleasant surprises, we hope this will provide a brief time of respite and renewal for our students and employees.

Grab your friends and sign up for the 2020 Ugly Sweater Virtual 5K and One Mile Fun Run held on Saturday, Dec. 12.

The cost is $30 for the 5K and $17 for the one mile; this includes a guaranteed T-shirt if you sign up by today (Monday). Shirts will be mailed to the address provided on your registration form. Sign up here.

All proceeds go to support the College of Physical Therapy’s medical service trip to Uganda this summer.

Questions? Contact Josh Thoreson (jthoreson15@georgefox.edu).

Are you a military veteran who is also a George Fox student, alumni or employee? We want to honor you on Veterans Day (Nov. 11) by sharing your stories on our social media pages.

To participate, please send a photo from your time in the military to Jeremy Lloyd (jlloyd@georgefox.edu) and provide the following information:

• Name
• Rank and branch of the military
• Dates/locations of service
• Answer one of these questions:

– Why did you choose to serve?

– What moment stands out most from your time in the military?

– What was it like to transition back to civilian life?

Questions? Contact Jeremy Lloyd.

The Hadlock Student Center will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11 for the George Fox Day of Rest.

Questions? Contact Kiana Rasubala at krasubala@georgefox.edu.

We invite our George Fox community to a post-election prayer and processing space. Campus leaders from Spiritual Life, Residence Life, and the Intercultural Resource Center will lead us in prayer, scripture readings, and spaces to process with each other.

This time of communal prayer will be taking place under the tennis court tents this Thursday, Nov. 12, from noon to 1:30 p.m. All students and employees are encouraged to attend.

Questions? Contact Stephanie Lopez (slopez@georgefox.edu).

Aren’t new PJs just wonderful during the holidays? We think so, and we’re working with United Way, during their annual Pajama Drive, to provide over 1,600 local children and families in crisis with a new pair of jammies. It seems like such a small thing, but sometimes the comfort of a small gift can make a big difference.

Now through Nov. 30, you can drop off your donation at the food bank in Roberts 109. Or, mail your donation to campus box 6148.

If you have any questions, please contact Jere Witherspoon (bruincommunitypantry@georgefox.edu).

Decorate with some Bruin pride this year! The volleyball and lacrosse teams are selling George Fox Christmas ornaments as a fundraiser. They also make great gifts!

Ornaments are $8 each, 2 for $15, or 3 for $20 and can be delivered to your office or department at the Newberg Campus or the Portland Center.

To submit your order or see photos of the ornaments, visit the order form.

Questions? Email Emily Davis (edavis@georgefox.edu) or Katie Mastropaolo (kmastropaolo@georgefox.edu).

Please note that any poster, sign, or display must be approved by ASC or the administration before it is posted on the Newberg campus. Posters and signs should only be put on designated bulletin boards and should not be on doors or windows.

Questions? Contact the Office of Student Life (studentlife@georgefox.edu).

The City of Newberg is replacing sewer and water lines along the edge of Meridian Street. On Monday, Nov. 9, beginning at 7 a.m. through the end of the workday, Meridian Street will be closed at the North Street intersection as they need to cross Meridian Street at the juncture.

No through traffic will be allowed. Work may continue on Tuesday, Nov. 10, starting at 7 a.m., if needed. Traffic will be diverted via Vermillion Street from the north or via Franklin Street from south of the intersection, traveling on North Edwards Street.

To avoid congestion, you may want to avoid Meridian Street as much as possible on Monday. Thank you!

A week from today (Nov. 14) is a big day! We’ve got the Turkey Trot, Holiday Market and Food Drive/Raffle in the Stevens Center from 9 a.m. to noon.

• Turkey Trot: Come walk, trot or run a 1K or 5K with us! Free snacks, shirts and prize giveaways will be waiting for you at the finish line. Bring some friends, and wear your mask. Reserve your spot.
• Holiday Market: Support George Fox art and design majors and get your holiday shopping done early at our Holiday Market on the third floor of Stevens.
• Food Drive/Raffle: Whether you’re signed up for the Turkey Trot or just planning to browse the Holiday Market, we invite you to bring an item to donate to the Bruin Community Pantry. For each item you donate, you’ll get a raffle ticket for a chance to win prizes, including an REI gift card, a Hydro Flask, and a Fitbit. The raffle will be held at noon in Stevens.

Questions? Email activities@georgefox.edu.

We are a group of marketing students seeking your help. Please take our short five-minute survey regarding your experience of shopping for seafood.

We are collecting data for our final project and would greatly appreciate your help.

Questions? Contact Antoinette Reyna (areyna18@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.

The City of Newberg is replacing sewer and water lines along the edge of Meridian Street. On Monday, Nov. 9, beginning at 7 a.m. through the end of the workday, Meridian Street will be closed at the North Street intersection.

No through traffic will be allowed. Work may continue on Tuesday, Nov. 10, starting at 7 a.m. if needed. Traffic will be diverted via Vermillion Street from the north or via Franklin Street from south of the intersection, traveling on North Edwards Street.

To avoid congestion, you may want to avoid Meridian Street as much as possible on Monday. Thank you!

Questions? Contact Dixie Downey (ddowney@georgefox.edu).

Are you a military veteran who is also a George Fox student, alumni or employee? We want to honor you on Veterans Day (Nov. 11) by sharing your stories on our social media pages.

To participate, please send a photo from your time in the military to Jeremy Lloyd (jlloyd@georgefox.edu) and provide the following information:

• Name
• Rank and branch of the military
• Dates and locations of service
• Answer one of these questions:
  • Why did you choose to serve?
  • What moment stands out most from your time in the military?
  • What was it like to transition back to civilian life?

Grab your friends and sign up for the 2020 Ugly Sweater Virtual 5K and One Mile Fun Run held on Saturday, Dec. 12.

The cost is $30 for the 5K and $17 for the one mile; this includes a guaranteed T-shirt if you sign up by Monday, Nov. 9. Shirts will be mailed to the address provided on your registration form.

All proceeds go to support the College of Physical Therapy’s medical service trip to Uganda this summer.

Questions? Contact Josh Thoreson (jthoreson15@georgefox.edu).

Please note the correction: The time of communal prayer will be taking place under the tennis court tents both this Friday, Nov. 6, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and Thursday, Nov. 12, from noon to 1:30 p.m. All students and employees are encouraged to attend.

Campus leaders from Spiritual Life, Residence Life, and the Intercultural Resource Center will lead us in prayer, scripture readings, and spaces to process with each other.

Questions? Contact Stephanie Lopez (slopez@georgefox.edu).

Join the College of Physical Therapy for a free Zoom webinar, “Three Key Principles to Reduce Running-Related Injuries,” at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 20.

Presenting will be Dr. Alison Modafferi, owner and physical therapist at Run the World PT & Performance. This is designed for all runners, whether you are new to running, run recreationally, or are more advanced.

The one-hour virtual presentation will cover three evidence-based principles to help reduce running-related injuries. We will discuss load management, variability and tendon stiffness and how they relate to running and injuries. We’ll also discuss practices to reduce injury risk.

Our reason for hosting? There is a lot of misinformation out there regarding running-related injuries. Together, George Fox University and Run the World have developed a framework backed by research to keep runners healthy.

Sign up by clicking this link. Questions? Contact Dr. Alison Modafferi at amodafferi@georgefox.edu.

We invite our George Fox community to a post-election prayer and processing space. Campus leaders from Spiritual Life, Residence Life, and the Intercultural Resource Center will lead us in prayer, scripture readings, and spaces to process with each other.

This time of communal prayer will be taking place under the tennis court tents on both Friday, Nov. 6, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and Wednesday, Nov. 11, from noon to 1:30 p.m. All students and employees are encouraged to attend.

Questions? Contact Stephanie Lopez (slopez@georgefox.edu).

Do you want to help marketing students by taking a short survey? Please take our restaurant survey, designed for a marketing research project aimed at a large seafood company. Thank you!

Questions? Contact Andie Toscan (atoscan18@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.

Please encourage the students you work with to fill out this Be Known questionnaire. They could win a $100 Amazon gift card! 

Here’s the scoop: We’re asking students to share how they have experienced the Be Known promise. Perhaps it was when a professor invited them into their life beyond the classroom, or a staff member prayed with them when they needed it most. Whatever it was, we want to hear about it and share their story! 

Those who fill out the form will have a chance to win the following prizes:

• First place (our favorite story): $100 Amazon gift card
• Second place: $50 Amazon gift card
• Third through fifth place: $25 Chapters gift card
• Sixth through 10th place: Your choice of a Pennington teddy bear or George Fox playing cards 

Our favorite five stories will also be featured in the new Bruin Bound magazine, and all stories will be featured on the @georgefoxuniversity Instagram page!

Questions? Contact Jeremy Lloyd (jlloyd@georgefox.edu). 

Please note that any poster, sign, or display must be approved by ASC or the administration before it is posted on the Newberg campus.

Questions? Contact the Office of Student Life (studentlife@georgefox.edu).