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Thank you,
Disability Awareness and Advocacy Subcommittee

Plan now to join us for this year’s Christmas concert, O Holy Night, scheduled Friday, Dec. 10, through Sunday, Dec. 12. We will host 7:30 p.m. concerts on Friday and Saturday and a 2:30 p.m. matinee Sunday.

Staff may have two complimentary tickets for any night. Students and employees also are invited to attend a formal dress rehearsal at 7:30 p.m. Thursday free of charge, for which there will be general seating (please be sure to use social distancing when possible).

Tickets for the Thursday concert are available from Kathy Harris in Ross 101 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., until 700 seats are given away. Masks must be worn to each performance (no exceptions).

Tickets for the Friday through Sunday concerts are available online at this link. The system automatically puts a gray (social distance) seat between each selection, so select your spots and don’t space them out. For those who can’t attend in person, a livestream of Sunday’s concert will be available here.

Poinsettias ($10) and Christmas trees ($20) will be for sale after the last concert on Sunday (cash and checks only).

Contact Kathy Harris (kharris@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Sign up with a partner through IMLeagues for our upcoming cornhole tournament! The event will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. this Saturday, Dec. 4. Register by Friday at 11:59 p.m. to participate!

First-place winners will receive an intramural champion shirt, mask, and a place on our intramural champions wall!

Please contact Emiline Bova (ebova19@georgefox.edu) if you have any questions.

Join us remotely or in person at the Wheeler eSports arena for University Recreation’s first eSports event: Super Smash Bros!

If interested, sign up here. To play from home, you will need a Nintendo device. The tournament will take place from 8 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 3.

The deadline to sign up is tomorrow (Thursday) at midnight!

Please email Angel Glockling (aglockling@georgefox.edu) if you have any questions.

The Maker Hub is hosting Santa’s workshop events for students and employees who would like to give quality handmade gifts for Christmas this year. Come make custom leather goods, jewelry, linens, keychains and more today (Wednesday), and on Friday, Dec. 3. All tools and materials are provided, free of charge, by the Maker Hub!

After you’ve made your creation(s), join us in the Maker Hub on Monday, Dec. 6, to wrap your workshop gifts, decorate Christmas cookies, eat mac and cheese, and watch Elf. Wrapping paper and food are provided!

We hope you take advantage of these fantastic opportunities:

Workshop Dates

• Wednesday, Dec. 1, 4 to 6 p.m.
• Friday, Dec. 3, 2 to 5 p.m.

Gift-Wrapping Party

• Monday, Dec. 6, 7 to 9 p.m.
• Showing of Elf starts at 8 p.m.

Questions? Contact Emily Erickson at eerickson18@georgefox.edu.

Please join us for the annual Christmas tree lighting today (Tuesday) from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. There will be carols, cookies, and hot cider in the Stevens Center’s atrium.

Questions? Contact Michelle Dawson at mdawson@georgefox.edu.

Do you have a thirst for glorious battle? The university’s Fencing Club has just the event for you! We are hosting a melee battle with foam-padded weaponry tomorrow (Wednesday) from 4 to 5 p.m. on Hadlock’s third basketball court!

We have swords, shields, axes, spears and more, all safety-padded for reasonable use. Invite your friends and face them head on in the epic fight for honor!

All foam weapons and gear will be provided. There is no cost to attend, and no prior experience is necessary.

Swing by for sparring like you’ve never seen before! If you have any questions, email Mark Berglin at mberglin19@georgefox.edu.

Join University Recreation for two outdoor recreation workshops at the Hadlock Student Center this weekend. These are free and open to students and employees. Invite your friends, and we will see you there!

• Backcountry Cooking (with lunch provided)
  Saturday, Dec. 4 (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
• Basic Outdoor Navigation: Map & Compass Skills
  Sunday, Dec. 5 (2-4 p.m.)

Have questions? Please email AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

Have you lost something? The lost and found has an abundance of found items, including water bottles, ID cards, prescription eyeglasses, electronic accessories, jewelry, and clothing. We even have a skateboard!

Please stop by the Campus Public Safety building this week to identify your lost item. Items not picked up in a timely manner will be donated to a local charity.

Questions? Email Campus Public Safety at campussafety@georgefox.edu.

Get into the holiday spirit and donate a food-related gift card to help local families in need! Every year, the spiritual life office partners with local schools to provide local families with gift cards to food/local restaurants, grocery stores, food delivery, Visa gift cards, etc.

Gift cards can be dropped off at the spiritual life office (Barclay House).

Any questions? Email spiritual life at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

The university community is invited to a pair of free presentations on campus next week …

Eric Patterson, a leading student of the just war tradition who has worked in academia, the White House, and the U.S. Department of State, will speak on the topic “Was America’s War in Afghanistan a Just War?” at 7 p.m. tonight (Monday) in Hoover 105. Patterson serves in the U.S. Navy Reserve and is currently executive vice president of the Religious Freedom Institute.

Tomorrow night, guest Jennifer Marshall will present a lecture entitled “Freedom to Flourish: Reforming Antipoverty Policy” at 7 p.m. in Hoover 105. Marshall has served as vice president of the Heritage Foundation and is currently a senior visiting fellow in its Institute of Family, Community and Opportunity.  She is widely published and has testified before Congress on several occasions.

Please direct questions to Mark David Hall at mhall@georgefox.edu.

Get into the holiday spirit and donate a food-related gift card to help local families in need! Every year, the spiritual life office partners with local schools to provide local families with gift cards to food/local restaurants, grocery stores, food delivery, Visa gift cards, etc.

Gift cards can be dropped off at the spiritual life office (Barclay House).

Any questions? Email spiritual life at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

The autism awareness group is organizing an event at the football stadium for the Sunday after Thanksgiving (Nov. 28). The event will include a run around the track, listening to speakers, passing out fidgets, and more to raise money for Autism Awareness. We will meet from 1 to 4 p.m.

We hope to see you there!

Questions? Contact Gavin Schippers at gschippers20@georgefox.edu.

The university community is invited to a pair of free presentations on campus next week …

Eric Patterson, a leading student of the just war tradition who has worked in academia, the White House, and the U.S. Department of State, will speak on the topic “Was America’s War in Afghanistan a Just War?” at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 29, in Hoover 105. Patterson serves in the U.S. Navy Reserve and is currently executive vice president of the Religious Freedom Institute.

The following evening, on Tuesday, Nov. 30, guest Jennifer Marshall will present a lecture entitled “Freedom to Flourish: Reforming Antipoverty Policy” at 7 p.m. in Hoover 105. Marshall has served as vice president of the Heritage Foundation and is currently a senior visiting fellow in its Institute of Family, Community and Opportunity.  She is widely published and has testified before Congress on several occasions.

Please direct questions to Mark David Hall at mhall@georgefox.edu.

Did you know George Fox University has a YouTube channel? New content is uploaded every week.

Watch students share their experiences at George Fox University through “Life@Fox” or “Flippin’ Thru My Phone” videos. You can also learn more about programs from our “Fox Fast Facts” series, including our undergraduate, graduate, ADP and digital offerings.

Please subscribe here to stay up-to-date!

Want help with a paper? Looking for support on how to stay organized and study for tests as finals get closer?

If so, come book an appointment with the Portland Writing Center (PWC) and finish the semester strong. Be sure to schedule early, because appointments fill up fast this time of year.

Questions? Contact Hannah Jackson (hjackson@georgefox.edu) or visit our website.

For study tips, follow us on Instagram at gfupwc.

The Murdock Library will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 24, and will remain closed until 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 28. The 24-hour space will remain open.

Questions? Contact Mary Cameron at mcameron@georgefox.edu.

Join us remotely or in-person at the Wheeler eSports arena for University Recreation’s first eSports event: Super Smash Bros!

If you’re interested, sign up here. To play from home, you will need a Nintendo device. The tournament will take place from 8 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 3.

Email Angel Glockling (aglockling@georgefox.edu) with any questions you have.

Sign up with a partner through IMLeagues for our upcoming cornhole tournament! The event will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4.

First-place winners will receive an intramural champion shirt, mask, and a place on our intramural champions wall!

Please contact Emiline Bova (ebova19@georgefox.edu) with any questions you have.

The holiday season is upon us, and the shopping has begun. Please be aware that the time to ship packages may take a little longer than usual due to various circumstances.

Plan ahead so you are not caught spending high shipping prices trying to get a package to a loved one before Christmas. Below are the recommended dates from USPS for packages to arrive before Christmas.

Holiday Shipping Dates for Contiguous U.S. (lower 48 states)

• USPS Ground: Dec. 15
• USPS First Class Mail: Dec. 17
• USPS Priority: Dec. 18

Holiday Shipping Dates for Alaska and Hawaii

• USPS Ground: Dec. 2
• USPS First Class Mail: Dec. 17
• USPS Priority: Dec. 18

You can follow this link for more shipping information. If you have additional questions, please contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.