The Daily Bruin

The Hadlock Student Center will remain open during the mid-semester break with modified hours:

• Friday, Oct. 9: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 10: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Sunday, Oct. 11: 2 to 8 p.m.

Questions? Contact us at studentcenter@georgefox.edu.

We are a group of marketing students reaching out to learn if our target audience would be interested in a website that we’re proposing.

We have created a survey to capture this information, and would really appreciate it if you could take the time to fill it out. It is very short and should only take a couple minutes. Thank you!

Questions? Contact Olivia Gibson (ogibson18@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 us this morning (Tuesday) for chapel to hear from Dr. Antipas Harris.

The video will be posted at 11 a.m. and can be watched via the iAttended app (students) and on our Vimeo page (employees). We look forward to (virtually) worshipping with you!

Questions? Contact SpIL (spirituallife@georgefox.edu).

Starting Wednesday, Oct. 7, Hadlock is introducing a new cleaning system.

Changes:

• The white stanchions will be removed, so you will no longer place your dirty weights there.
• The green and red signs will be removed from the cardio and weight machines.
• Our staff will be cleaning everything hourly.

How you can help:

• Please re-rack your own weights.
• Use wipes or the spray bottles located in the weight room to clean your own weights and equipment between the hourly cleaning times.
• Be patient during those cleaning times, as the disinfectant spray must sit three to five minutes before equipment can be used again.

Thank you! Questions? Contact Joy Burns (jburns17@georgefox.edu).

This is a study looking at mental health and perceived barriers to exercise during COVID-19. We are looking at how these factors possibly may have changed from before quarantine until now.

Please click here if you would like to participate and answer as honestly as possible. This should take no longer than five to 10 minutes.

If you have any questions, please contact either Juliann Jones (jonesj17@georgefox.edu) or Brooke McCall (bmccall17@georgefox.edu).

We appreciate you taking the time to complete this survey and helping us better understand the effects of exercise during COVID-19.

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.

Want to learn more about George Fox history? Curious about why we are called the “Bruins?” Wondering why Herbert Hoover is everywhere?

Drop by our pop-up museum and find out! The university’s archives and museum have put together a one-day exhibit to share the history of this unique place with you.

Drop by the Special Collections Room on the second floor of the Murdock Library anytime today (Monday) between 9 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. For students, this event qualifies for LIBA 100 Get Involved Credit.

Questions? Contact Rachel Thomas at rthomas@georgefox.edu.

Beginning today (Monday), the tents on the tennis courts can now be scheduled through 25Live. Spaces can be reserved from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Select locations below:

• WSC Tennis Covid1
• WSC Tennis Covid4 to reserve one of the four areas set for up to 48 people
• WSC Tennis Covid5 to reserve the area set for up to 96 people. 

Each space has round tables and chairs but no a/v capabilities. Masks are required. 

Need help scheduling? Email events@georgefox.edu.

Campus Public Safety would like to remind the George Fox community of a few helpful safety tips. Because, while the Newberg campus is located in what is considered a generally safe location, we know that, unfortunately, crimes and emergencies can occur in any location and at any time of day.

We encourage everyone to program Campus Public Safety’s phone number into your cell phone right now 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, please call our office so that we can escort you to your destination. Safety escorts are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
• In case of an emergency, first, call 911, and then call CPS; we can coordinate with emergency first responders to help direct them to your location.
• Roadside assistance: We are happy to assist in unlocking your car or giving you a jump start if your battery is dead.
• Locked out of your room? Campus policy requires that you first try calling a RA from your living area if you are locked out of your room. 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.
• Reporting crimes and accidents: 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.

The first presidential debate is history. Did it make you more or less worried about the effects of polarization in our country? 

If political polarization concerns you, you can do something about it by connecting with the 2020 George Fox Civility Project.

The opening session of the 2020 George Fox Civility Project is tonight (Monday) from 7:30 to 9 p.m., in Bauman Auditorium (and Zoom).

It will be starting with a talk by Professor of Politics Emeritus Ron Mock on what civility is, its grounding for Christians in basic elements of our faith, and its roots for political leaders in their fundamental duty to be stewards of our political culture.

Those who attend will have a chance to evaluate excerpts from political debates for their civility. Feedback collected from attenders will help in creating a political civility inventory that citizens can use to hold candidates and political leaders to account for whether their communications and actions strengthen or destroy our political culture.  

You can attend in person at Bauman Auditorium or via Zoom. Attendance in person will be limited. Those who arrive after the room reaches its 100-person COVID capacity will be asked to attend via Zoom. Zoom attendees can access the session at the link above.

Questions? Contact Ron Mock (rmock@georgefox.edu).

For the next few weeks, all on campus are welcome to visit a free art exhibition featuring the artwork of Adam Long and Jillian Sokso, professors of art and design at George Fox. The exhibit, “Urgency,” remains up through Oct. 21 in the Minthorne Gallery.

This exhibition features photographs from Long, and serigraph, relief, and chine colle prints from Sokso. Long’s and Sokso’s work discusses the urgency of climate change and America’s failing society. 

The gallery will be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, contact Sarah Cuevas, exhibitions and collections assistant, at scuevas15@georgefox.edu.

Beginning Monday, Oct. 5, the tents on the tennis courts can now be scheduled through 25Live. Spaces can be reserved from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Select locations below:

• WSC Tennis Covid1
• WSC Tennis Covid4 to reserve one of the four areas set for up to 48 people
• WSC Tennis Covid5 to reserve the area set for up to 96 people. 

Each space has round tables and chairs but no a/v capabilities. Masks are required. 

Need help scheduling? Email events@georgefox.edu.

Want to learn more about George Fox history? Curious about why we are called the “Bruins?” Wondering why Herbert Hoover is everywhere?

Drop by our pop-up museum and find out! The university’s archives and museum have put together a one-day exhibit to share the history of this unique place with you.

Drop by the Special Collections Room on the second floor of the Murdock Library anytime this Monday, Oct. 5, between 9 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. For students, this event qualifies for LIBA 100 Get Involved Credit.

Questions? Contact Rachel Thomas at rthomas@georgefox.edu.

As a reminder, all university campuses (both buildings and grounds) are closed to the general public per Oregon Health Authority orders. 

If you wish to invite a guest to campus, please check out the guidelines contained on the visitor page on the COVID website.

If you are interested in discussing your financial situation and retirement plan with The Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA), please visit their website to schedule a video or phone meeting with a dedicated TIAA consultant.

You can also call them at 800-732-8353, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET).

Questions? Contact Aga Luptak (aluptak@georgefox.edu).

Tomorrow (Saturday) is George Fox Day at Fred Meyer (3300 Portland Road, in Newberg)! Bring your George Fox ID and receive 10 percent off of your purchase. Some restrictions may apply.

In the grocery department, 10 percent will be taken off only the Kroger and Simple Truth products. Gas, alcohol, tobacco, and money orders will not be discounted. 

Questions? Contact Jennifer McCollum (jmccollum@georgefox.edu).

The first presidential debate is history. Did it make you more or less worried about the effects of polarization in our country? 

If political polarization concerns you, you can do something about it by connecting with the 2020 George Fox Civility Project.

The opening session of the 2020 George Fox Civility Project is this Monday, Oct. 5, from 7:30 to 9 p.m., in Bauman Auditorium (and Zoom).

It will be starting with a talk by Professor of Politics Emeritus Ron Mock on what civility is, its grounding for Christians in basic elements of our faith, and its roots for political leaders in their fundamental duty to be stewards of our political culture.

Those who attend will have a chance to evaluate excerpts from political debates for their civility. Feedback collected from attenders will help in creating a political civility inventory that citizens can use to hold candidates and political leaders to account for whether their communications and actions strengthen or destroy our political culture.  

You can attend in person at Bauman Auditorium or via Zoom. Attendance in person will be limited. Those who arrive after the room reaches its 100-person COVID capacity will be asked to attend via Zoom. Zoom attendees can access the session at the above link.

Questions? Contact Ron Mock (rmock@georgefox.edu).

Spring 2021 textbook adoptions are due Friday, Oct. 30, and the Bruin Store is looking forward to making this as smooth of a textbook adoption process as possible!

All textbook adoptions will need to be submitted through Follett Discover Adopt, which is the new adoption system that was implemented in February of 2020.

If you are inputting adoptions on behalf of your department, you can access Discover by clicking here. Please use your university email and the password that you originally created.

If you are teaching (or are linked to) a course, you can access Discover by going to your FoxTALE account and clicking on the “Follett Textbooks” link. You will be automatically logged into the site.

If you are unable to view certain courses, having trouble logging in, or need a refresh on how to input textbook adoptions, please reach out to Paige Jacobs (pjacobs@georgefox.edu) or Katie Villanueva (1478txt@follett.com) at the Bruin Store.

The Bruin Store is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Starting today (Thursday), all on campus are welcome to visit a free art exhibition featuring the artwork of Adam Long and Jillian Sokso, professors of art and design at George Fox University.  The exhibit, “Urgency,” remains up through Oct. 21 in the Minthorne Gallery.

This exhibition features photographs from Long, and serigraph, relief, and chine colle prints from Sokso. Long’s and Sokso’s work discusses the urgency of climate change and America’s failing society. 

The gallery will be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, contact Sarah Cuevas, exhibitions and collections assistant, at scuevas15@georgefox.edu.

Miss the Bruin Den and the food there? Well, we miss you!

On the GET mobile app, employees and students can now use a card to order from both the Bridge Cafe and Canyon Commons. We are slowly adding some of your favorite sandwiches and other items to our menu.

Below are instructions for getting started:

• Download the GET Mobile app by using this link or by searching your phone’s app store for GET MOBILE
• Launch the app and find George Fox University from the list of schools
• Enter your George Fox username and password
• It may ask you to enter your email and phone number
  • A phone number is required to notify you when your order is ready
• Once logged in, you will see the Dashboard, with a (1) Accounts, (2) Transactions, and (3) Order section
• To place an order, select “Start an Order”
• Choose the “Bridge Cafe” or “Canyon Commons – Debit/Credit”
• Place your order
• View your cart and select your payment method
• You can add a card during this step

Questions? Connect with Jason Rosvall (jrosvall@georgefox.edu).

Last week we talked about the importance of taking a flu shot this year. Our Wellness Wednesday message for today is, “Don’t waste fall by being sick. get a flu shot! It’s super quick.”

Remember it takes around two weeks for the body to build immunity in order to provide protection, so plan it now.

Here are your quick and easy options to get a flu shot this year:

• Find your closest locations online
  • Confirm the type of vaccine you need and put your ZIP code in, and you will get an instant list of all options in your area.
  • If you live in Newberg
    • See this flyer.
• For Kaiser flu shots:
  • Kaiser drive-through and walk-up flu shot clinics are available from Oct. 3 to Oct. 31, with no appointment necessary.
  • Search by your city or ZIP code here.
• For employees covered by George Fox health plans:
  • We will have an on-campus flu shot clinic event in mid-October.
  • You will receive an email with more information soon.
  • Please note that availability is limited due to the COVID-19 safety restrictions.

Below are some important items to remember before you get a flu shot:

• Does the flu shot protect against COVID-19?
  • No. The flu shot doesn’t protect against COVID-19. However, the flu vaccine can help reduce your risk of flu illness, hospitalization, and death.
  • If fewer people get the flu, care teams can focus their time and resources on providing COVID-19 patients with the care they need. During 2018-19 flu vaccination prevented an estimated 58,000 flu-related hospitalizations.
• Should a flu vaccine be given to someone with suspected of confirmed COVID-19?
  • No. If you tested positive for COVID-19, or believe you might have it, it’s best to wait before getting a flu shot. This will help prevent the spread of COVID-19 to anyone in the flu shot location, including other patients and healthcare teams.

Be well! Questions? Contact Aga Luptak (aluptak@georgefox.edu).