The Daily Bruin

The Bruin Store will be closed this week (March 23-27). Please contact Paige Jacobs at pjacobs@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Amidst the tumult of the coronavirus, the Portland Seminary faculty has created a video devotional series, “Hope in the Midst of Crisis,” we hope will comfort you.

First up is the seminary dean, Roger Nam, who reflects on the comforting role of God’s sovereignty in the Exodus plague narratives. You can listen here.

Unfortunately, in light of recent events, the School of Physical Therapy regretfully reports we have canceled the skin screening volunteer session originally scheduled for Wednesday, April 8. We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to offering this event at a future date.

Questions? Contact Linda Dallof at ldallof@georgefox.edu.

During these uncertain times, we have found that more students are using the food bank in the Roberts Center. Many of our students work in food service and their hours are getting cut.

Please consider purchasing one or more of the following items when you go to the store:

• Boxed meals like Tuna Helper and Hamburger Helper (we have a lot of both hamburger and tuna)
• Spaghetti sauce in cans (students often put their food in a backpack, and glass jars are not easy to transport in this fashion)
• Cereal
• Oatmeal
• Canned fruit
• Peanut butter
• Jelly
• Gluten-free items
• Non-dairy beverages for cereal and coffee

Please bring your donations to the student life office. Thank you for helping our students during this difficult time. For more information, contact bruincommunitypantry@georgefox.edu.

Throughout the year, the Office of Spiritual Life has been studying the Gospel of John in Vespers. To continue our study, our office is offering daily readings from John on our social media platforms @gfuspil on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

Questions? Contact Stephanie Lopez at slopez@georgefox.edu.

Students remaining in Newberg will be able to access the food bank in the Roberts Center. Volunteers will let one person at a time into the pantry area. Please wash your hands before coming into the lounge area and signing in.

Until further notice, the leftovers program and the hospitality tables are closed. However, if you need assistance, contact Jere Witherspoon at bruincommunitypantry@georgefox.edu.

Please remember that you are not alone; we are all in this together. Please let us know how we can help you. Updated information will be on our website.

A website designed for George Fox veterans has gone live on the student life site. It provides the latest information for veterans’ education benefits, community events, and links to local, state and federal organizations.

If you have any questions, please contact the faculty advisor for the Veterans United Association, Wendy Flint, at wflint@georgefox.edu.

Most buildings will be locked during spring break next week. Please be sure to bring your keys and ID card with you to work next week so that you will have access to the buildings you work in.

Questions? Call 503-554-2090 or email Elrike Shaw at eshaw@georgefox.edu.

The Title IX panel event scheduled for Monday, March 30, has been canceled.

Questions? Contact Victoria Coscarelli at vcoscarelli17@georgefox.edu.

The Mail Services courier will be reducing delivery between campuses to one day only: Friday. All items going to the Portland Center must be dropped off at Mail Services by 10:15 a.m on Friday. We will not be offering a delivery tomorrow, however.

Next week, as Friday, March 27, is a spring holiday, the service will be offered on Thursday, March 26, and on Fridays thereafter until further notice.

Please contact Richard Silver (rsilver@georgefox.edu) if you have any questions.

An employee accidentally ordered decaf instead of regular Dark Magic Extra Bold K-cups. They can’t be returned, so are any offices in the Bruin community interested in purchasing or trading for regular coffee? They cost $13.57 for a box of 24 (x4).

Contact Vicki Tschan at vtschan@georgefox.edu if you are interested in purchasing or trading.

Students remaining in Newberg will be able to access the food bank in the Roberts Center. Volunteers will let one person at a time into the pantry area. Please wash your hands before coming into the lounge area and signing in.

Until further notice, the leftovers program and the hospitality tables are closed. However, if you need any assistance, contact Jere Witherspoon at bruincommunitypantry@georgefox.edu.

Please remember that you are not alone; we are all in this together. Please let us know how we can help you. Updated information will be on our website.

With many George Fox employees working remotely, it is important to continue to maintain a high standard for protecting the data of our students and employees. This fact sheet provides a good foundation for building best practices for working remotely in a secure manner.

Please contact the service desk (servicedesk@georgefox.edu) with any questions about working remotely.

The BSW program’s spring Diversity Dialogue, originally scheduled for Thursday, April 9, has been canceled.

Questions? Contact Kim Rapp at rappk@georgefox.edu.

Mail Services will be operating during its regular business hours Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you have any questions, contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closure of the Hadlock Student Center effective today (Wednesday).

We will look at a tentative reopening on Monday, April 13, depending on developments in the coming weeks. Recent Oregon state guidelines limiting public gatherings to 25 people will play a part in our decision-making process. Additional information will be posted on the HSC webpage and through university resources.

During the closure, HSC staff will look to deliver alternative fitness options for the George Fox community through an online format or in an outdoor environment with adequate consideration for social distancing. Efforts will also be made to thoroughly sanitize the facility in preparation for reopening.

Questions? Contact studentcenter@georgefox.edu.

During these uncertain times, we have found that more students are using the food bank in Roberts Center. Many of our students work in food service, and their hours are getting cut.

Please consider purchasing one or more of the following items when you go to the store:

• Boxed meals like Tuna Helper and Hamburger Helper (we have a lot of both hamburger and tuna)
• Spaghetti sauce in cans (students often put their food in a backpack and glass jars are not easy to transport in this fashion)
• Cereal
• Oatmeal
• Canned fruit
• Peanut butter
• Jelly
• Gluten-free items
• Non-dairy beverages for cereal and coffee

Please bring your donations to the student life office. Thank you for helping our students during this difficult time. For more information, contact bruincommunitypantry@georgefox.edu.

The Portland Writing Center remains open this spring, with Zoom, email and phone appointments for graduate and degree completion students.

For more information about the services we provide or to schedule an appointment, visit our website. Questions? Contact Jennie Harrop at jharrop@georgefox.edu.

The Bruin Community Pantry food bank has modified hours through Friday, April 10.

• Mondays – 8 to 10 a.m. and 4 to 5 p.m.
• Tuesdays – 4 to 5 p.m.
• Wednesdays – 4 to 5 p.m.
• Thursdays – 2 to 5 p.m.
• Fridays – 4 to 5 p.m.

If you need to access the food bank during alternative times or need more information, contact bruincommunitypantry@georgefox.edu.

Beginning tomorrow (Thursday), the university’s libraries will pivot to fully online; however, the Murdock Library’s 24/7 space will remain open via card access.

If you need to check out a Chromebook or other physical items, please come by today. If you are unable to come today, send an email to circadmin@georgefox.edu to make arrangements to get the items you need.

Due dates for all items are automatically being extended through at least May 1. Updates and more information about services are available on our webpage.

Following is a summary of library hours beginning Thursday:

• Murdock Library: Closed
• Murdock Library 24/7 Space: Open to university students/faculty/staff via card access
• Portland Center Library Service Desk: Closed
• Portland Center Library Space: Open based on Portland Center hours

Questions? Contact Ryan Ingersoll at ringersoll@georgefox.edu.