The Daily Bruin

George Fox University Recreation is now offering OREC (outdoor recreation) trips for current students and graduate students.

We have just added two new trips: swiftwater kayaking on the Clackamas River and a waterfall hiking trip at Silver Falls State Park. We also have paddleboarding, kayaking, longboarding, and other hiking opportunities this weekend!

No prior outdoor recreation experience is necessary. All are welcome and invited! Interested in getting involved? Go here for more information and to register.

Want to receive regular updates on OREC trips and activities? Fill out this form to stay connected.

University Recreation is now offering top rope climbing and free belay classes at the Hadlock Student Center.

In order to top rope climb (the big wall with ropes), you do not need to know how to belay. Our staff will be there to help you climb safely and to belay climbers! Top rope climbing hours are 7 to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 2 to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Please sign up for top rope climbing sessions by going here.

If you would like to learn how to belay, please consider taking one of our free belay classes. The classes are open to any student. Some prior experience rock climbing is helpful, but not necessary.

These classes (and top rope hours) are open to all students, employees, and other Hadlock members. If you would like to sign up for a class, please go here.

If you have questions on rock climbing at George Fox or belay classes, please email AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

Contemplative worship (sometimes called Communion After the Manner of Friends) will be held every Thursday morning from 11 to 11:30 a.m. in Hoover 104, starting tomorrow.

The sessions will be hosted by Paul Anderson and Nathanael Ankeny. All are welcome, and elective chapel credit is available.

If you have any questions, you can email Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

Please complete this survey to help us make sure you have the best financial aid experience possible!

Five lucky people will win a $10 gift card to a coffee shop of their choice! Winners will be drawn on Friday, Sept. 10, at 9:24 a.m.!

Questions? Contact Soren Sweet (ssweet@georgefox.edu).

Due to new information released by the Oregon Health Authority (regarding OAR 333-019-1025), masks are now required in the Hadlock Fitness Center at all times. Masks are also required in other areas of the Hadlock Student Center while not performing physical activity.

Masks will not be required for intramural sports, pick-up games, club sports, or other activities outside of the fitness center (weight room) area. It is, however, required to wear masks outside of these areas while not exercising.

If you have questions about this policy, please reach out to AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

The university community is invited to a special debate centering on the question, “Was the American War for Independence a Biblical and Just War?,” on Monday, Sept. 13, at 6:30 p.m. in Hoover 105.

George Fox’s Mark David Hall will debate the topic with U.S. Air Force Academy’s John D. Roche. The event is cosponsored by the John Dickinson Forum and the Civility Project.

The general public is invited to attend in person, and it will also be streamed here. The debate is possible thanks to the Jack Miller Center through a grant from M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust.

Questions? Contact Mark David Hall at mhall@georgefox.edu.

If you are interested in doing research with a faculty mentor, attend the 2021 George Fox Richter Scholars Kickoff and Information Workshop on Tuesday, Sept. 21, at 5 p.m. in Hoover 105 to learn more about the program. Graduate and undergraduate students are eligible.

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.

Before preparing a proposal, please read through the full proposal guidelines, eligibility requirements, and review criteria at this link.

Call for proposal deadline is Monday, Oct. 18.

*Faculty mentors: Please note that several important proposal elements and eligibility requirements have been recently updated. Please thoroughly read through all posted documentation as you work with your student mentee to prepare a proposal. All submittals will be electronic.

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

Would you like to help other students learn through one-on-one tutoring? Consider becoming a tutor in the fall 2021 semester!

As an independent tutor, you can help other George Fox students while earning a little extra money! Learning Support Services is hosting four information sessions about Tutor Matching Service, a marketplace that facilitates connections between tutors and those seeking tutoring!

Join us on one of the following dates:

• Thursday, Sept. 9, at 3:30 p.m.
• Sunday, Sept. 12 at 1 p.m.
• Tuesday, Sept. 14 at 9 a.m., or
• Wednesday, Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. All sessions will be held via Zoom. 

We’ll discuss how to sign up, participate in training to earn approval badges, and so much more! Questions? Contact Learning Support Services (lss@georgefox.edu).

The lollipop parking area in the Pennington parking lot will be closed and unavailable for parking on Thursday morning through Friday evening this week. Please be sure to move your vehicles out of that location by Thursday morning in preparation for the ’80s dance this Friday evening.

Thank you for your help!

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

Are you looking for a ride to a Catholic church on Sundays? Are you living in Newberg and willing to drive students to mass?

The Catholic Campus Fellowship has a carpool group open to all students! Join us on Sundays if you need a ride or just need some friends to go to church with.

For more information, or if you want to volunteer, contact Genevieve Wolf at gwolf18@georgefox.edu. Stay tuned for more announcements about our upcoming Catholic Campus Fellowship events!

The Bruin Community Pantry’s food bank hours have been extended. Thank you to the volunteers!

• Mondays – 2 to 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesdays – 12:30 to 6 p.m.
• Wednesdays – 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 3 to 5:30 p.m.
• Thursdays – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Fridays – 8 to 9:30 a.m., and 1 to 4 p.m.

The food bank is located in Roberts 110.

Do you have celiac disease? Are you gluten-intolerant? Come join us for a celiac group open house!

We’ll have celiac-safe goodies, coffee, and time to connect. Come with your ideas for events/activities for the year. If you want to connect with other people who know about avoiding gluten … come on over! We’re meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 7, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the ARC (Murdock library, main floor).

Contact Andrea Byerley (abyerley@georgefox.edu) or Carrie Kisling (ckisling@georgefox.edu) if you have questions or if you’d like to be involved but can’t come on Sept. 7.

George Fox University has received a grant from Interfaith Youth Corp, in cooperation with the CCCU (Council for Christian Colleges & Universities) for a vaccine initiative.

Our efforts have focused on providing information and encouragement to people who are undecided about the effectiveness and safety of the COVID-19 vaccine.

A free COVID-19 vaccination clinic is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 15, from noon to 5 p.m. in the Klages Center (Bruin Den). You can register here.

All students who plan to bring a vehicle to campus must register their vehicles for parking permits!

Since the university’s parking registration fee has been incorporated into the student fee, students will no longer need to pay an additional out-of-pocket fee to register their vehicle. Students bringing a vehicle to campus must register their vehicle here and obtain a parking permit. When you register, make sure you have your DMV registration slip in front of you.

Remember that residents, commuters, and graduate students must register for their corresponding permits, and vehicles must be parked in the lots assigned to their permit. There have been significant changes in parking areas this year, so be sure to look over our new parking map to ensure you are parking in the right place.

If you have any trouble registering your vehicle, please call the Campus Public Safety office at 503-554-2090 so that we may assist you.

Questions? Call the Campus Public Safety office at the above number, or email Elrike Shaw at eshaw@georgefox.edu.

Please complete this survey to help us make sure you have the best financial aid experience possible!

Five lucky people will win a $10 gift card to a coffee shop of their choice! Winners will be drawn on Friday, Sept. 10, at 9:24 a.m.!

Questions? Contact Soren Sweet (ssweet@georgefox.edu).

The Swing Dance Club is meeting tonight (Saturday) in the FoxHole from 6:30 to 9 p.m. All are welcome to participate!

The basic lesson starts at 6:30 p.m., which is perfect for those of you just starting out. An intermediate lesson begins at 7 p.m., where Mark and Abigail will be teaching the moves known as “spin outs” with some variations. If you wish to skip to the dancing, the free dance period is from 7:30 to 9 p.m.

The full schedule for events can be found at this link.

If you have any questions or would like clarification, email Mark Berglin at mberglin19@georgefox.edu.

Students, if you need a place to park your vehicles, please remember not to park in the parking lots of our local businesses, as doing so would take up their limited space. If you do use their parking lots, you risk getting your vehicle towed at your expense.

Please help us to be good neighbors to the businesses around campus.

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

Come stop by art and design’s porch pop-up sale tonight (Friday) from 5 to 8 p.m.  It will be on the porch of Jillian Sokso’s house at 700 E. Sheridan St. and featuring artists Tim Timmerman, Jennifer Loop and Jillian Sokso.

If you have any questions, please email Jillian at jsokso@georgefox.edu. Hope to see you there!

Sign up for city of Newberg emergency alerts now at NewbergOregon.gov/emergency-alerts.

Emergency alerts through Everbridge allow city officials to send emergency notifications to Newberg residents. There is no charge to use the Everbridge system, and personal information is kept confidential.

Within the Everbridge system, you can choose what types of alerts you would like to receive and how they would like to receive them, including through email, text or phone call.

Note: This city alert system is not related to George Fox’s FoxAlerts or FlashAlert weather closure alerts, which are used for university-specific messages.

Are you ready to dance? Well now is the time! The Swing Dance Club is excited to announce its schedule moving forward throughout the rest of the semester!

Meetings will take place from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Saturdays in the Foxhole, with the times as follows:

• Beginner lesson at 6:30 p.m.
• Intermediate lesson at 7 p.m.
• Free dance at 7:30 p.m.

The first of many events will be held tomorrow (Saturday) in the Foxhole (downstairs Klages) from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

For your convenience, the weekly schedule with moves and instructors, as well as special events, is available at this link.

We look forward to seeing you there! If you have any questions or would like clarification, email Mark Berglin at mberglin19@georgefox.edu.