The Daily Bruin

As we approach the end of the academic year, campus public safety would like to remind the George Fox community of a few helpful safety tips. While the Newberg campus is located in a generally safe location, unfortunately, crimes and emergencies can occur in any location and at any time of day.

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: 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 campus public safety 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 Elrike Shaw at eshaw@georgefox.edu. Campus public safety officers are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

Come to the quad today (Friday) to celebrate the end of the semester with a free crepe! The George Fox Civility Project is providing a crepe free to any student or employee who takes a brief civility poll.

The event will run from 9 a.m. to noon just outside Klages. See you there!

Questions? Contact Ron Mock at rmock@georgefox.edu.

Pick up your free copy of George Fox’s yearbook, The Student Collective Volume VII, in Canyon Commons every day except Wednesday during finals week. 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.

Yamhill County is moving back to “high risk” effective today (Friday). As part of this, Hadlock Student Center’s capacities will be reduced in accordance with Oregon Health Authority guidelines.

Please continue to reserve slots for working out by using the IM Leagues app on your computer or phone. Upon arrival, please continue to check in with our front desk staff before using the facility.

As a final reminder, please continue to give other patrons space when in the facility, and disinfect your equipment using the provided wipes. To make reservations, click here. 

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

George Fox faculty and staff have exclusive access to the Columbia Sportswear Employee Store from Friday, May 7 through Monday, May 31!

What the employee store has to offer:   

• All the latest product from the Columbia Sportswear Company family (SOREL, Mountain Hardwear, prAna, and Columbia Sportswear)
• Items are marked with employee pricing (typically 40 – 50% off regular retail pricing)

What to bring to access the store:

• This invitation: Click here (printed or shown on mobile phone)
• Work/organization ID (business card, badge, pay-stub, signature of work email, uniform, membership card etc.)
• Personal photo ID
• This invite is valid for you and four guests (you must be present)
• This invite grants store access only (offer not valid online)

Questions? Contact Sara Reamy (sreamy@georgefox.edu).

Julia James, the ARC coordinator, will be leaving George Fox at the end of the month to become director of the Academic Success Center at Central Washington University.

Drop by the Murdock Library today (Friday) between 1 and 3 p.m. to celebrate as we host Julia James’ Sendoff Soiree.

Bring an herb, spice or kitchen gadget to outfit Julia’s new home, or just yourself!

Questions? Contact Andrea Abernathy (aabernathy@georgefox.edu) or Rick Muthiah (rmuthiah@georgefox.edu).

In January 2022, selected George Fox students are traveling to the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. The festival is widely regarded as the most prestigious annual showcase for new work from American and international independent filmmakers.

Alongside the Sundance Festival, our students will also be attending the Windrider Forum, a venue for conversations about the intersections of faith and film.

The tentative dates for the trip are Jan. 23-29. Attending students will be required to notify professors in advance of anticipated absences and create appropriate academic work plans. Personal costs for students will be approximately $975 (not including food and incidentals), depending on airline and lodging costs.

You do not need to be a cinematic arts or communication major to attend. Applications from all full-time George Fox undergraduate students will be considered, but we will be limited to traveling with approximately 10 selected students.

Applications received by Wednesday, April 28, will receive first consideration. You can apply at this link.

During the Spring 2022 semester, CMCO 285/485, a selected topics course, will be offered on “Independent Cinema,” and will connect to the Sundance trip experience. Students will have the option (it is not a requirement) to register for this course to receive credit connected to the Sundance and later semester experiences.

Further questions? Contact Professor Steve Classen in the Department of Communication & Cinematic Arts at sclassen@georgefox.edu.

Want a quick introduction to Canvas? Check the Schedule of Topics hosted in 30-minute Zoom sessions where you can ask questions and discuss features.

Sessions are offered every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between April 20 and May 6:

• Introduction to Canvas
• Import FoxTALE Content to Canvas Courses
• Canvas Gradebook
• Canvas Quizzes

These quick sessions will prepare you to dive deeper with the Canvas trainer, who will deliver four hands-on Zoom sessions May 11-13:

• Canvas Classic Quizzes vs. New Quizzes
• Canvas Group Work and Collaboration
• Canvas Outcomes and Learning Mastery
• Analytics and Data

The trainer will host each topic in a two-hour session that includes time to work in your own Canvas course sites.

See the full listing at the link above. Questions? Contact Gloria Doherty at gdoherty@georgefox.edu.

Come to the quad tomorrow (Friday) to celebrate the end of the semester with a free crepe! The George Fox Civility Project is providing a crepe free to any student or employee who takes a brief civility poll.

The event will run from 9 a.m. to noon just outside Klages. See you there!

Questions? Contact Ron Mock at rmock@georgefox.edu.

If you are looking for some fun in the sun, stop by Hadlock and rent a paddle board or kayak for the entire day for only $7!

The deal will run until Saturday, May 1, and is only applicable Monday through Friday. All rentals must be returned the same day as the pick-up to get the deal.

Questions? Contact Sarah Kotel (skotel15@georgefox.edu).

Please join the Department of Sociology on Zoom for our senior research presentation today (Thursday) from noon to 1:15 p.m. You can join any session that interests you.

Each session will have approximately a 10-minute presentation and a five-minute Q&A. Here’s the schedule:

• 12:05-12:20 p.m., Meg Cecil: “Combatting Sex Trafficking: Can Sex Workers Do It Better?”
• 12:20-12:35 p.m., Meghan Elford: “Decriminalizing Sex Work Could Change United States Healthcare”
• 12:35-12:50 p.m., Taylor Morris: “Political Conservatism and Attitudes toward Government Spending on Crime and Law Enforcement: Findings from the General Social Survey Since 1974”
• 12:50-1:05 p.m. Satoshi Seth: “Belonging in a Christian University: Findings from George Fox Belonging Survey”

Questions? Please contact Young-IL Kim at ykim@georgefox.edu.

The Office of the Provost would like to wish you a very happy birthday!

If you have a birthday in April, please stop by AAO on the first floor of the Stevens Center today (Thursday) between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to pick up your birthday treat.

Portland Center employees may pick up their treat from Peg Hutton at the front desk. Questions? Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@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).

Have you lost a pair of glasses, earbuds or a water bottle? Are you missing keys? Your lost items may be in our lost and found at the Campus Public Safety office.

Please stop by to claim your items that have been turned in. If items remain unclaimed by Friday, April 30, they may be donated.

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

Hadlock and Campus Recreation are hosting a sand volleyball tournament this Sunday, April 25, at 1 p.m. Come out and enjoy the nice weather by participating in this fun-filled tournament!

The format will be 4-on-4 and will either be a double- or single-elimination event, depending on how many people register.

All students and employees are invited to participate. Anyone can create a team on IM Leagues to register. Register here.

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

Campus Recreation invites you to participate in a campus and canyon cleanup on Earth Day, Thursday, April 22! The cleanup will be from 4 to 5:30 p.m. We will be picking up litter throughout campus and the canyon, not doing other forms of manual labor or landscaping.

Please fill out this form if you would like to help out. Campus Recreation will provide gloves, supplies and instructions for the event.

Please plan to meet in front of the Hadlock Student Center at 4 p.m. Family members (including children) and friends are welcome to attend, also!

See you there! Contact AJ Heil (aheil@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Campus Recreation invites you to come watch the 6-on-6 volleyball intramural championship game at the Hadlock Student Center at 8 p.m. tonight (Thursday)!

We will have an announcer and will be hyping up the game for others to get involved with and enjoy as spectators! Come early to grab a seat or a spot to watch.

Please keep in mind that properly worn face masks are required, and physical distancing between you and others of at least six feet must be maintained at all time. Please do not come if you are sick or experiencing signs and symptoms that could be related to sickness.

We look forward to having you cheer on your favorite team in the championship game!

If you have questions, please contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

The university community is invited to attend an open house to honor professor Brent Weaver on Tuesday, April 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Alumni Plaza. In case of bad weather, the Bauman lobby/porch will be used.

Brent will be presented an emeritus honor at noon. Please bring cards or letters for him to read later.

Two days later, on Thursday, April 29, join us 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 present Kenn with an emeritus honor at 3:45 p.m. Please bring a card or letter with your well wishes for him.

Questions? Contact Kathy Harris (kharris@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 on Wednesday, April 28, 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.

Please join the Department of Sociology on Zoom for our senior research presentation tomorrow (Thursday) from noon to 1:15 p.m. You can join any session that interests you.

Each session will have approximately a 10-minute presentation and a five-minute Q&A. Here’s the schedule:

• 12:05-12:20 p.m., Meg Cecil: “Combatting Sex Trafficking: Can Sex Workers Do It Better?”
• 12:20-12:35 p.m., Meghan Elford: “Decriminalizing Sex Work Could Change United States Healthcare”
• 12:35-12:50 p.m., Taylor Morris: “Political Conservatism and Attitudes toward Government Spending on Crime and Law Enforcement: Findings from the General Social Survey Since 1974”
• 12:50-1:05 p.m. Satoshi Seth: “Belonging in a Christian University: Findings from George Fox Belonging Survey”

Questions? Please contact Young-IL Kim at ykim@georgefox.edu.