The Daily Bruin

Many campus facilities will be locked beginning Monday, May 3, and throughout the summer break. Please remember to bring your ID card and office keys to campus to access your workspaces if you will be working on campus.

Please make arrangements to meet any vendors or those who need to do business with the university at an entry door, and make sure that they have your contact information.

Questions? Call Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 or email Elrike Shaw (eshaw@georgefox.edu).

The Hadlock Student Center will be closed during commencement weekend. Summer hours (6 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday) will begin on Monday, May 3, and extend through Wednesday, Aug. 25.

Hadlock will be closed Saturdays and Sundays throughout the summer, as well as Memorial Day.

Questions? Contact AJ Heil (aheil@georgefox.edu).

The Department of Physical Therapy’s car wash fundraiser scheduled for this Sunday is being rescheduled/relocated. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Please keep an eye out for a future date and time for this event.

We will put out a call for Richter Scholars’ proposals in early fall for summer 2022 research projects. Students, you may want to talk to a faculty mentor before the semester ends so you can beginning planning. Faculty, you may also want to connect with a potential research student before the semester ends or over the summer.

The Richter Scholars program at George Fox distributes funds to support student research activities that are devised, initiated and carried out by individual student researchers, with mentorship, guidance and expertise provided by a faculty mentor.

The purpose of these funds is to support educational research opportunities that encourage the practices of independent thought, leading to independent achievement and personal responsibility.

For the purpose of this program, research is defined as a knowledge-generating activity that is designed to provide new information on a topic, tool, or process, and that proceeds according to established and accepted research methods.

For more information, contact Vetta Berokoff at vberokof@georgefox.edu.

The College of Physical Therapy will host its third annual Health and Wellness Week from Monday, May 17, through Wednesday, May 19, at the new Medical Sciences Building.

Three free classes will be offered:

• Nutrition: Monday, May 17, from 6 to 7 p.m.
• Spine Care: Tuesday, May 18, from 6 to 7 p.m.
• Exercise: Wednesday, May 19, from 6 to 7 p.m.

Click here for more information about each class and to register.

Questions? Contact Jason Brumitt (jbrumitt@georgefox.edu).

Come by the Roberts/Hadlock parking lot this Sunday, May 2, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to get your car washed. Proceeds will support DPT students’ service trip to Uganda, Africa, this June!

We will also be serving lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is no charge for the car wash or lunch, but we hope you’ll consider a donation of any amount to help make our trip possible (suggested donation of $10).

You can learn more about our trip by clicking this link.

If you have any questions or would like to donate to our trip in another way, please feel free to contact Maryssa Becker (mbecker18@georgefox.edu).

The next all-employee meeting is set from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 6, via Zoom (a live Zoom link will be provided soon, so stay tuned!).

Following the meeting, we will be hosting an end-of-semester celebration with ice cream bars from 4:30 to 5 p.m. outside the Stevens Center. There will also be dairy-free and gluten-free options.

Hope to see you there!

The Office for Spiritual Life invites all members of our community to participate in our 2021 senior commissioning service (Baccalaureate) by following this link. 

You will hear music performed by the University Choir (directed by Danielle Warner), and words of encouragement spoken by ASC President Meredith Green and fellow graduates Vicky Fuentes Sotelo and Satoshi Seth.

Also included is a segment featuring graduates Daria Brandt, Julio Lopez-Hernandez, Meghan Donohue and Joshua Ishimwe. Please join us for one final worship service featuring our seniors!

Current students can watch the service for SpiL credit through the iAttended app.

Questions? Contact Jamie Johnson (jamiej@georgefox.edu).

Pick up your free copy of George Fox’s yearbook, The Student Collective Volume VII, in Canyon Commons today (Thursday) or tomorrow. We’ll be distributing them from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., so swing by!

For those who had them sent to their mailbox, the mailroom will notify you when you can pick them up. At the latest, they must be picked up by Friday, April 30, at 4:30 p.m. Employees are also welcome to pick up a copy of the yearbook for their departments.

For more information on distribution or the online version, check out our Instagram page or our website.

Disclaimer: The Student Collective has a limited number of copies and are given out on a first-come, first-served basis.

We are still in need of several volunteers to assist with our drive-through commencement this Saturday and Sunday, May 1-2. Join us as we celebrate our graduates and make graduation a special time for them and their families! 

If you haven’t signed up yet, or if you can help in an additional time slot, please do so on the Commencement Employee Volunteer Sign-up Sheet.

Thank you for your willingness to serve! If you have questions, please contact Laurie Fair at ext. 2140 or lfair@georgefox.edu.

We invite you to join the Department of History and Politics in celebrating Mark Weinert as he retires after 39 years of service to the university.

Please feel free to drop by the Center Street House on Thursday, May 6, between 1 and 2 p.m. Questions? Contact Caitlin Corning (ccorning@georgefox.edu).

Join us today (Thursday) for an open house to honor professor Kenn Willson from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Alumni Plaza (or in the Bauman lobby/porch if the weather is poor).

We will honor Kenn with an emeritus presentation at 3:45 p.m. Please bring a card or letter with your well wishes for him.

Questions? Contact Kathy Harris (kharris@georgefox.edu).

The COVID Response Team is pleased to announce the winners of the CampusClear app check-in competition.   

Gabe Haberly is the employee recipient and will receive a $50 gift card to Red Hills Market in Dundee. Katie Bova is the student recipient of the Apple AirPod.

Thank you to everyone who participated in this program!

We will put out a call for Richter Scholars’ proposals in early fall for summer 2022 research projects. Students, you may want to talk to a faculty mentor before the semester ends so you can beginning planning. Faculty, you may also want to connect with a potential research student before the semester ends or over the summer.

The Richter Scholars program at George Fox distributes funds to support student research activities that are devised, initiated and carried out by individual student researchers, with mentorship, guidance and expertise provided by a faculty mentor.

The purpose of these funds is to support educational research opportunities that encourage the practices of independent thought, leading to independent achievement and personal responsibility.

For the purpose of this program, research is defined as a knowledge-generating activity that is designed to provide new information on a topic, tool, or process, and that proceeds according to established and accepted research methods.

For more information, contact Vetta Berokoff at vberokof@georgefox.edu.

A suspicious person was seen on campus last night and was intercepted by police. He is described as a 5-foot-6 white or Hispanic male, medium build, bald, and has a thin beard and mustache. He has tattoos on both arms. He was seen wearing blue jeans and a steel-blue jacket.

If you see this person on campus, please call Campus Public Safety immediately at 503-554-2090.

As a safety reminder, we encourage you to program Campus Public Safety’s phone number into your cell phone so that it is available in case you need it. We are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at 503-554-2090.

The following are some of the reasons why you may want to give us a call:

• If you feel unsafe: Safety escorts are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, and can escort you to your destination.

• In case of an emergency: First, call 911, and then call Campus Public Safety; we can coordinate with emergency first responders to help direct them to your location.

• If you need roadside assistance: We are happy to assist in unlocking your car or giving you a jump start if your battery is dead.

• If you’re locked out of your room: Campus policy requires that you first try calling a RA from your living area. If you are unable to reach an RA, then you are welcome to call CPS and we will make our best effort to respond as soon as we are available.

• To report a crime or accident: If you need to report a crime or accident, we can connect you to the proper George Fox department or off-campus agency to complete and file a report.

A victim of a crime is never at fault and should not be blamed for his or her actions. For those who would like to know what precautions they can take in order to reduce the risk of victimization, we offer the following tips:

• Let someone know where you are going, your expected travel time, and how long you plan on being in that location.
• If you are running or walking in the evening, wear bright or reflective clothing to make yourself more visible to drivers and to help someone spot you faster in case of an emergency.
• Also, if you are running or walking in the evening, go with someone or a group of people you trust. (If you choose this option, be sure to wear the appropriate face coverings.) Stay in well-lit, highly visible areas. Stay in familiar areas and avoid shortcuts.
• Be aware of your surroundings and walk with purpose. Distractions like using your cell phone while walking can make you particularly vulnerable.
• In regards to electronics, be sure that your phone is charged before traveling. Wear only one earbud while you walk and keep your volume low.
• Do not leave valuable items in your car in an open view.
•  Park in well-lit areas where it will be safe for you to return to at night. Take note of where you park so that you can easily locate your car again.

Questions? Call Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 or email us at campussafety@georgefox.edu. CPS officers are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

Interested in grant writing or grant management that supports George Fox University? The university’s advancement office invites you to join us for our annual George Fox grant training session on Wednesday, May 12.

Join either our novice or master grant training tracks. Learn more about new grant registration and approval processes, hear from funded grant leaders, and get answers to timely questions.

Please submit this quick survey by Monday, May 10, to RSVP for one of the limited seats. Unable to attend on May 12? Don’t worry: Complete the survey on the above link to indicate your preference for future grant training invitations.

We value your input, and thank you for your help!

– The Advancement Office

Chris Clark, an art professor candidate and award-winning advertising copywriter, designer and faculty member, will present a research presentation on his professional creative practice via Zoom tomorrow (Thursday) at 11 a.m. The campus community is invited to attend.

A graduate of Point Loma University (BA, 1998) and The Academy of Art University in San Francisco (MFA, 2013), he has been the principal and owner of Clark Creative Services since 1997. Clark specializes in art direction and graphic design, as well as copywriting for advertising applications.

Questions? Contact Adina McConaughey at amcconaughey@georgefox.edu.

We hope you have enjoyed walking more this month and are noticing the difference it makes in your daily life. Keep it up, you are doing great! Please continue your steps to meet your personal goal.

This week, we encourage you to walk with your family, friends or coworkers. There are many benefits to walking with someone. Here are some good resources on how to start or join a walking group if you are interested.

We have two more events planned out for you. Please be on the lookout for a Steps for Success fun treasure hunt on the Newberg campus and a final survey with a raffle. More details to come via The Daily Bruin!

Questions? Contact Aga Luptak at aluptak@georgefox.edu.

The A-dec office in Newberg is opening another COVID vaccine clinic time for George Fox this Saturday, May 1. They will be administering the Johnson & Johnson vaccine from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for us.

Once you have signed up, you will be contacted with options for appointment times. Questions? Contact Aga Luptak (aluptak@georgefox.edu).

With mixed emotions, the student life department invites you to a celebration and farewell of our beloved Jenny Elsey.

Please come to an open house today (Wednesday) from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Intercultural Resource Center on East Sheridan Street.

You are welcome to bring a card, but we will have some artistic options for people to participate in to share their care for Jenny.

Please contact Jere Witherspoon (jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu) in student life if you have any questions.