The Daily Bruin

Just a heads-up: There will be no Vespers chapel tonight (Wednesday) due to Thanksgiving break. Travel safely and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Do you know someone who deserves special recognition for awesome work at our next all-employee meeting (Thursday, Nov. 30)? Please send an email to Employee Empowerment (ee@georgefox.edu) by end of day Monday, Nov. 27, with a short summary (two to three sentences) of their recent success!

You are also welcome to come to the meeting early and add additional “shout-outs” to the board.

Questions? Contact Darby Thiessen (dthiessen@georgefox.edu).

Help parents in need in our community this Christmas by being a part of a December diaper drive hosted by the Students for Life Club! Bring some diapers back from Thanksgiving break to donate. We will have boxes set out for the donations in the Bruin Den and Bridge Café starting Friday, Dec. 1, until the beginning of finals week.

All donations will be given to the Pregnancy Counseling and Information Center right here in Newberg. Newberg PCIC is in need of bigger diaper sizes (sizes 3-5), but any diapers will be a blessing.

Questions? Contact Hannah Thom (hthom16@georgefox.edu).

The Wheeler Fitness Center will be taking a break for turkey, just like you! Below are the hours of operation for the week of Nov. 19-25:

Sunday–Tuesday: Normal hours
Wednesday: 6 a.m – 8 p.m.
Thursday–Friday: CLOSED
Saturday: Resume normal hours

We hope you have a great Thanksgiving break with family and friends!

We would appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to complete this seven-question survey about the George Fox museum exhibits. If you have any questions or trouble with the survey, please contact Caitlin Corning at ccorning@georgefox.edu.

Museum Exhibits Survey

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.

Robin and Ruth Baker cordially invite employees to celebrate together the great mystery of Christ the Lord at the Christmas Concert on Sunday, Dec. 10, at 2:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

Employees are entitled to four complimentary tickets for Sunday’s matinee or a single ticket for any of the other performances (on Dec. 8 or 9). Following the concert on Sunday, employees are invited to a Christmas open house at the president’s home from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at 402 S. College St. in Newberg.

You can select your concert tickets online at this link (be sure to select “GFU Employee” in the drop-down menu on the page that pops up after making your seat selection). If selecting your complimentary seats for Sunday, you may disregard the note that states employees are only entitled to one ticket per event; however, you must still select “Okay, I will bring my ID to the door” in the drop-down menu.

Questions? Contact Missy Terry at terrym@georgefox.edu.

Join us today (Tuesday) for a Thanksgiving chapel! We’ll have a wonderful time of communion together and a time of reflection for all that you are thankful for. We hope to see you there, at 10:50 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium!

Due to Thanksgiving, the courier will make a second run on Wednesday of this week, then resume the regular schedule next week.

Questions? Contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.

Come join us today (Tuesday) to watch and discuss a movie about depression in older adults. We will meet from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Roberts 101.

Contact Mickina Biagi (mbiagi14@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

The Graduate School of Physical Therapy is excited to present its fourth annual research symposium on Tuesday, Dec. 5, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101 and 102. Physical therapy doctoral faculty and students will showcase eight rehabilitation research topics. Light refreshments will be served.

Please contact Linda Dallof at 503-554-2451 or ldallof@georgefox.edu with any questions.

There is a new exhibit of artifacts from the George Fox University museum collection in the Canyon Commons display cases. This exhibit focuses on what students and employees did during their leisure time in the early 20th century.

If you have any questions about this exhibit, please contact Caitlin Corning (ccorning@georgefox.edu).

Help parents in need in our community this Christmas by being a part of a December diaper drive hosted by the Students for Life Club! Bring some diapers back from Thanksgiving break to donate. We will have boxes set out for the donations in the Bruin Den and Bridge Café starting Friday, Dec. 1, until the beginning of finals week.

All donations will be given to the Pregnancy Counseling and Information Center right here in Newberg. Newberg PCIC is in need of bigger diaper sizes (sizes 3-5), but any diapers will be a blessing.

Questions? Contact Hannah Thom (hthom16@georgefox.edu).

The physical therapy department is looking for volunteers to participate in a lab session on the lower extremities. If you have a problem with your hip, knee, ankle or foot, our lab is the place to be! Our doctor of physical therapy second-year students, along with faculty members, will be performing examinations and giving you direction on how to take care of your condition. Volunteers are needed for either a one- or two-hour session from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 28 at the Roberts Center.

Contact Linda Dallof at ldallof@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2451 to sign up. We hope you can join us!

The holidays are just around the corner, and it’s a good time to review some personal safety tips. With finals and term papers looming, it is easy to get distracted and not pay attention to your surroundings, so keep these things in mind:

1. Never walk with earbuds in or headphones on as you need to be aware of your surroundings and those around you.
2. Walk with somebody, especially after dark.
3. Call Security for an escort if you don’t have a friend or classmate to walk with after dark.
4. Have your keys in your hand before leaving the building, and after checking the backseat of your vehicle, get right in and lock the doors.
5. When approaching your vehicle, look to see if there are people loitering around it. If so, return to the building or store and ask Security officers to walk you to your vehicle.
6. Try to avoid leaving any valuables in your car or trunk. Before depositing packages in your trunk, check to see if anybody is watching, and if so, keep walking until you can place them in there unnoticed.
7. If someone approaches you while you are in your locked vehicle and preparing to leave, just go ahead and leave and do not engage them in conversation as it can be a ploy to attempt to get into your car.
8. If somebody is following you in your vehicle, call 911, describe the vehicle and where you are, and tell them where you are heading and ask them to meet you there. Do not drive to your residence if somebody is following you! The same applies if you are walking on foot.
9. When leaving your apartment or house for the holidays, arrange to have the mail either picked up by a friend, or stopped by the Post Office. Leave different lights on with timers, and have neighbors put away your garbage cans and pick up newspapers. Have all packages sent to your George Fox PO box for safekeeping.

These are just a few tips. We have many other informative handouts in the Security office on subjects like preventing identity theft, apartment safety, package and car theft prevention, and more. Stop by and check them out!

Questions? Contact Nadine Kincaid (nkincaid@georgefox.edu).

Want to know why your higher education matters? William Penn Honors Program Director Joseph Clair tackles the question head-on in his upcoming lecture, “The Lost Purpose of Learning” on Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m. in Hoover 105. Signed copies of Dr. Clair’s most recent book, “On Education, Formation, Citizenship, and the Lost Purpose of Learning,” will be available for purchase at the event.

For questions regarding this lecture, contact Jocelyn Stein at jstein@georgefox.edu.

George Fox is once again partnering with Hillsboro Airporter to provide shuttle service to Portland International Airport for Thanksgiving break. Students will be expected to work directly with Hillsboro Airporter to reserve their spot.

Here are the details:

• The cost for one passenger is $65, plus a tip. Each additional passenger is $3.
• Each shuttle can fit five to six passengers. The cost per student is based on the total number of passengers during the scheduled times, so if you can fill one shuttle, the cost per student could be as low as $15 (if you have a total of six passengers).
• Make your reservations more than 24 hours in advance and Hillsboro Airporter can group you together. To reserve your spot, go online to Hillsboro Airporter & Car Service LLC.
• Hillsboro Airporter accepts cash or credit card for payment. Parents can call Hillsboro Airporter with a credit card to pay for their student’s fare.
• Hillsboro Airporter has 24/7 service. It will work with students and their families, putting students together to lower the cost of the fare.

Questions? Contact the Office of Student Life (jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2316).

George Fox University’s School of Physical Therapy will be offering its second annual Health Screening Clinic on Thursday, Nov. 30, between 3 and 6 p.m. in the Roberts Center. Blood pressure, ECG measures, vital signs, flexibility and strength will be assessed, among other tests.

Participants should expect 20 to 25 minutes to complete the session. To sign up, click on this link. Questions can be addressed to Jason Brumitt (jbrumitt@georgefox.edu).

In 2008, Michael Howells started Howells Architecture + Design in Portland, Ore., with a desire to make beautiful, livable spaces that express the west but also benefit from a global sophistication. He will speak tonight (Monday) from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Chehalem Cultural Center about his business and how he transitioned into the professional world.

Contact Elizabeth Herrera (herrerae16@georgefox.edu) with questions.

The Wheeler Fitness Center will be taking a break for turkey, just like you! Below are the hours of operation for the week of Nov. 19 to 25:

Sunday–Tuesday: Normal Hours
Wednesday: 6 a.m – 8 p.m.
Thursday–Friday: CLOSED
Saturday: Resume Normal Hours

We hope you have a great Thanksgiving break with family and friends!

Join professor emeritus Roger Newell on Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 7 p.m., when he will be signing copies of his new book, “Keine Gewalt! No Violence!” at the Newberg Public Library. The event will include refreshments and an opportunity to chat with the author.

The book tells the backstory of the theological debates and personal acts of faith and courage leading to the moment when the church became the cradle for the German revolution. The book’s first chapter explores the ambivalence of renowned theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer to stand up to the Nazis. As Newell writes, “With remarkable political savvy, Hitler turned his full attention toward the Protestants, enticing and intimidating the children of Luther to join his revival of national honor and military-industrial strength.” Subsequent chapters discuss how other prominent theologians such as Karl Barth and Martin Niemöller responded to the Nazis, as well how the church dealt with the cold war. The themes that emerge from “Keine Gewalt! No violence!” remain relevant for our own era of seemingly endless conflict. One reviewer called the book “a fascinating look at how the power of prayer can transform individuals and governments.”