The Daily Bruin

You all are doing a great job and have helped us remain COVID-free for 21 days!

We do have a change in our face-covering policy: As of today (Monday), face shields may continue to be used so long as you maintain six feet of distance. If you are closer (or likely to be closer) than six feet, you must wear a face mask. This minor change will help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Questions? Write cot@georgefox.edu.

Here are a couple of friendly reminders regarding the Hadlock Student Center:

• Rules for mask-wearing still apply in the HSC. Please help us keep Hadlock safe by wearing a face mask/covering over your nose and mouth the entire time you are in the facility.
• If you have a class in Hadlock’s gym, please exit using the emergency doors located downstairs. This will help the flow of traffic so you do not cross paths with the following class.

Updates

• Intramurals started this week! Courts will be closed from 6 to 10 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday night, but you are more than welcome to come watch as teams compete in pickleball and badminton.
• This semester’s group fitness schedule is now up on IMLeagues! We will be offering yoga, Zumba and cycling. Sign up to reserve your spot; we are limiting it to nine people per class this year. We hope to see you there!

Thank you for helping us keep Hadlock a safe space on campus!

Are you interested in woodworking? 3D printing? Sewing? Electronics? Welding? T-shirt making? And more? Did you know that the Maker Hub is available to all George Fox students (not just engineers!)?

The Maker Hub is officially open to the whole campus community, and we are welcoming all students to get involved, learn new skills, and stretch their creative muscles. Prerequisites for using the space include passing a few FoxTALE quizzes and getting familiar with our Maker Hub Wiki.

We are looking for “student aces” in the Maker Hub this semester. An “ace” is simply a volunteer who learns/knows a piece of equipment really well and is able to help train other students on it. Ace positions come with the benefits of extended shop access and learning new skills.

Email Nick Sullivan at nsullivan@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

A paving company will be repairing the potholes on Carlton Way today (Monday). They will be concentrating on the stretch of road between Sheridan Street and the South entrance to the Bauman parking lot.

As a result, Carlton Way will be closed in sections throughout the day. Pass- through traffic will be directed, and there will be delays. If you park along Carlton Way, please allow for extra time, as you may not have immediate access to your car.

Have questions? Contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu.

Join us online for a special Tuesday morning chapel tomorrow at 11 a.m.! We will hear from Todd Curtis, associate professor of physics and winner of the 2019-20 Faculty Achievement Award for Undergraduate Teaching.

Start your day off with worship and be blessed!

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. Campus Public Safety officers are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year!

The Exercise Science Club is looking for a certified yoga instructor to lead a yoga class on campus next Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Interested? Please email Karlie Stewart kstewart19@georgefox.edu for more details. Thank you!

September is National Service Dog Month. Service dogs serve important roles in the lives of their handlers, and their roles may differ from person to person.

There are a number of service dogs on the George Fox campuses, as well as in the broader community. Remember that handlers are people first and should be the first ones to be approached. Service dogs are often working and should never be touched or distracted without asking the handler’s permission.

Depending on the emotional, physical, and therapeutic needs of the handler, service dogs fulfill many roles, from helping visually impaired individuals with navigation to assisting individuals during seizures. Learn more about the different ways in which service dogs assist their handlers.

A paving company will be repairing the potholes on Carlton Way tomorrow (Monday). They will be concentrating on the stretch of road between Sheridan Street and the south entrance to the Bauman parking lot.

As a result, Carlton Way will be closed in sections throughout the day. Pass- through traffic will be directed, and there will be delays. If you park along Carlton Way, please allow for extra time, as you may not have immediate access to your car.

Have questions? Contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu.

The School of Physical Therapy is looking for volunteers to participate in a lab session on the shoulder. If you have a problem with your shoulder or upper arm, 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. 

We will be taking all the current precautions related to the delivery of healthcare during COVID-19, which includes our students wearing face shields and masks, volunteers and students using stations that provide physical distance from others, and all participants being screened for symptoms. 

Volunteers are needed for either a one- or two-hour session this Tuesday, Sept. 15, between 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. in the Roberts Center.

Please email or call Linda Dallof at ldallof@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2451 to sign up.

Important information about lost and found items:

• Found items should promptly be taken to the Campus Public Safety office, where they are tagged and logged with a date and location if known
• We then check our master list of reported lost items to try to match an owner with an item
• Owners are emailed or called if we can identify a match
• For faster retrieval of your lost items, please write your name on your belongings

Come in to the security office to report your lost items as soon as you lose them, and please pick them up quickly when you’re notified that they have been found because we have limited storage space.

We donate unclaimed items every four to six weeks to charitable causes.

Questions? Contact Elrike Shaw at eshaw@georgefox.edu or call our office at 503-554-2090.

Everyone on campus is invited to visit a free art exhibition featuring the work of Tim Timmerman, a professor of art and design here at George Fox.

The exhibit, “Allegory of Love,” remains up through Oct. 21 in the Lindgren Gallery in the Ross Center. The gallery will be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This exhibition features the paintings and assemblage work of Timmerman, who was moved by Paolo Veronese’s paintings, “Allegories of Love,” when traveling in Italy on Juniors Abroad.

Timmerman’s “Allegory of Love” contemplates how God can move and show up in our lives, and how encountering the divine is something we are invited into every day. In these pieces, Timmerman draws from both Old Testament narratives as well as stories from his own life.

For more information, contact Sarah Cuevas, exhibitions and collections assistant, at scuevas15@georgefox.edu.

Throughout the summer, the food bank received 97 visits from UG and graduate students, alumni, and community members.  Since beginning the fall semester, we have had 75 visits! We are extremely grateful for the impact that the BCP has had on our community.

However, our shelves are emptying and in need of being replenished in order to continue serving our neighbors.

The following items are needed:

• Brown rice
• Peanut Butter
• Jelly
• Canned Tuna
• Soups (But NOT Cream of Mushroom)
• Gluten-Free items
• Dairy-Free items
• Pasta meals
• Rice meals
• Cereal – but not oatmeal
• Loaves of Bread
• Snacks
• Grab and Go meals
• Fresh produce.

Please bring your donations to the food bank during the hours of operation found on this website. You may also give financially by donating through Advancement.

If you have any questions, please contact Jere Witherspoon at bruincommunitypantry@georgefox.edu.

The walkway between the library and Klages Center is temporarily closed for maintenance. Work on the walkway is expected to continue through the end of the week.

Please avoid the area and use alternate routes to cross campus.

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

As we continue week three of the academic year – the week when George Fox University typically holds our annual Serve Day – we invite you to participate in a campus-wide prayer effort on behalf of our surrounding community.

In lieu of our tangible expressions of service, this year we would love for you to pray specifically for one of the community organizations that we serve on Serve Day each year. This can include, but is not limited to, praying for their work, staff, and the populations they serve.

Please plan to offer prayers throughout the day tomorrow (Wednesday) as the Holy Spirit directs you.

If you would like us to match you with a partner site, please email us at spirituallife@georgefox.edu. Make sure to be on the lookout for more virtual service opportunities from the Office for Spiritual Life in the near future!

The School of Physical Therapy is looking for volunteers to participate in a lab session on the shoulder. If you have a problem with your shoulder or upper arm, 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. 

We will be taking all the current precautions related to the delivery of healthcare during COVID-19, which includes our students wearing face shields and masks, volunteers and students using stations that provide physical distance from others, and all participants being screened for symptoms. 

Volunteers are needed for either a one- or two-hour session Tuesday, Sept. 15, between 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. in Roberts Center.

Please email or call Linda Dallof at ldallof@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2451 to sign up.

The Exercise Science Club is looking for a certified yoga instructor to lead a yoga class on campus Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 6 p.m.

Interested? Please email Karlie Stewart (kstewart19@georgefox.edu) for more details. Thank you!

As we all work and live together, it is especially crucial that everyone understands the processes for reporting concerns and cases related to COVID-19.

Thank you for taking a few minutes to familiarize yourself with these processes:

• #CampusClear Daily Screening
• COVID-19 Case Reporting
• COVID-19 Concern and Case Reporting Form

Questions? Email COT@georgefox.edu.

The PT Community Clinic in the Roberts Center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and available for appointments! For all your aches and pains, injuries, or just a check-in, our doctors of physical therapy are here for you.

Payment and insurance options

• For employees and community members, we accept Blue Cross and have self-pay options.
• For students, the price is just $25 per visit

We look forward to getting you back to doing the things you love!

For more information or to set up an appointment, please call us at 503-554-2479 or visit our website.

With the HVAC unit under repair, the Murdock Library will have temporary portable air conditioning set up in the student study spaces.

This temporary unit will be in place this Wednesday, Sept. 9.

Contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu with any questions or concerns. Thank you!