The Daily Bruin

The Bridge Café will be closed starting Friday, July 30, at 2 p.m. We will reopen on Monday, Aug. 9, at 9 a.m.

Through the next month, George Fox will start requiring multi-factor authentication to sign in to university resources through Single Sign On. This change will affect signing into resources such as email and FoxTALE.

All employees and students are highly encouraged to opt-in to multi-factor authentication prior to the requirement date by following these instructions (you will need to log in to the data-wiki with your George Fox credentials to access the instructions).

Individuals who have not opted in by the dates below will be prompted to do so before being able to access Single Sign On:

• Staff and Administrators: Aug. 2, 2021
• Students: Aug. 16, 2021
• Faculty: Aug. 23, 2021   

Please contact the IT Service Desk (servicedesk@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Andrea Byerley is now the assistant director of Disability & Accessibility Services (DAS) and has primary responsibility for working with students and faculty around accommodation needs. She is also leading initiatives to increase engagement on disability-related topics.

Undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and other employees should email das@georgefox.edu for assistance, or call the DAS office at 503-554-2448. Andrea’s role remains under the umbrella of Learning Support Services, which is led by Rick Muthiah.

Hello dance enthusiasts! The Swing Dance Club is continuing to host our “Swing Over Summer” events from 6:30 to 8 p.m. every Friday through the end of August at Jaquith Park in Newberg.

Our goal for the lessons is to kick-start our club for the upcoming academic year. That being said, both students and employees are welcome, and there is no charge to participate. If you want to have some fun, learn a new skill, and get some bonus dancing practice in before the school year starts, then this is the place for you!

There are no requirements for participation, although it’s recommended you have an athletic pair of shoes and a water bottle. If you have any questions or would like to be added to the email list, contact Mark Berglin at mberglin19@georgefox.edu.

The city of Newberg will be conducting what they call “large water meter testing” today (Monday). The Newberg campus has both large water meters with bypass valves and large water meters without bypass valves. Buildings being serviced by meters without bypass valves will experience a disruption in water service during testing times.

Locations of large water meters with bypass valves (that should not experience disruption in water service):

• Roberts Center meter
• Wood-Mar meter

Locations of water meters without bypasses:

• Ross meter (testing scheduled for 8:30 a.m.)
• Wheeler meter (testing scheduled for 10:30 a.m.)
• Hobson / Macy / Sutton meter (testing scheduled for 1:30 p.m.)
• George Fox irrigation meter, located near Wood-Mar (no testing schedule provided)
• Morse Field meter (no testing schedule provided)

The city has stated that the testing should take about 30 minutes per meter. During that time the water may be off completely, unless it has a bypass valve. Questions can be directed to the plant services office (plantservices@georgefox.edu).

Are you an expert in your field? Do you have any creative or interesting hobbies? Have you participated in any ministries that are unique? Have you published recently? Volunteered with the Peace Corps? Had a career in a unique industry?

Our engaged and curious neighbors at Friendsview Retirement Community are looking for presenters for their community during the 2021-22 academic year. Presentations usually run 40 minutes with a 10-minute Q&A, and can be done via Zoom or in person in Newberg.

If you’d like to be considered for a presentation, email Sara Reamy, director of alumni relations, at sreamy@georgefox.edu for more information.

Andrea Byerley is now the assistant director of Disability & Accessibility Services (DAS) and has primary responsibility for working with students and faculty around accommodation needs. She is also leading initiatives to increase engagement on disability-related topics.

Undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and other employees should email das@georgefox.edu for assistance, or call the DAS office at 503-554-2448. Andrea’s role remains under the umbrella of Learning Support Services, which is led by Rick Muthiah.

The university’s School of Theology invites the community to hear a pair of professor candidates tomorrow (Thursday) in Stevens 109.

At 9 a.m., professor of theology and ethics candidate Travis Pickell will speak on the topic “Re-Thinking Agency and Identity at the End-of-Life: Baptism, The Lord’s Supper, and the ‘Spirituality of Martyrdom.'” His presentation will be followed by a 10:40 a.m. talk by Christian ministries candidate Soojin Chung, who will speak on “Adopting for God: The Mission to Change America Through Transnational Adoption.”

Both employees and students are invited to attend. Questions? Contact Nancy Schifferdecker at nschifferdecker@georgefox.edu.

The following groups are on the Newberg campus this week (July 12-17)…

• The NBC Basketball Camp is hosting 80 overnight campers on campus.
• The Northwest Christian Church Soccer Outreach Camp has 130 day campers in attendance.
• The College of Engineering is hosting its inaugural Maker Hub Bruin Camp this week, at which high school students get an opportunity to explore engineering career opportunities
• The George Fox University Honors Program is hosting a college immersion experience for under-represented high school students for two weeks.
• Admissions is hosting a live Summer Visit Day on Friday, July 16.
• The College of Education is hosting its graduate in-person classes and events all week.
• Rotary is hosting its fundraising banquet in Canyon Commons on Saturday evening.

Campus Recreation is hosting a Wilderness First Aid certification course at the Hadlock Student Center on Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 17-18. Students, employees and community members are all eligible to participate.

The course is a two-day introduction to general wilderness medicine concepts and basic life support skills. It is perfect for anyone who likes to spend time outside. This course provides relevant and realistic first-aid training and is taught by a professional instructor with significant patient care and backcountry experience.

To read more about this type of course, go to the Wilderness Medical Associates website.

You can register for this course at the Hadlock Student Center here. Please register by this Friday, July 16, if possible, to ensure the course has enough participants to run.

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

The city of Newberg will be conducting what they call “large water meter testing” on Monday, July 19. The Newberg campus has both large water meters with bypass valves and large water meters without bypass valves. Buildings being serviced by meters without bypass valves will experience a disruption in water service during testing times.

Locations of large water meters with bypass valves (that should not experience disruption in water service):

• Roberts Center meter
• Wood-Mar meter

Locations of water meters without bypasses:

• Ross meter (testing scheduled for 8:30 a.m.)
• Wheeler meter (testing scheduled for 10:30 a.m.)
• Hobson / Macy / Sutton meter (testing scheduled for 1:30 p.m.)
• George Fox irrigation meter, located near Wood-Mar (no testing schedule provided)
• Morse Field meter (no testing schedule provided)

The city has stated that the testing should take about 30 minutes per meter. During that time the water may be off completely, unless it has a bypass valve. Questions can be directed to the plant services office (plantservices@georgefox.edu).

The vehicle registration portal is now open for all students to register their vehicles for parking permits for the 2021-22 school year!

Here are some things to be aware of:

• The university parking registration fee has been incorporated into the Student Fee, so 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 and obtain a parking permit.
• There have been significant changes in parking areas this year, so be sure to look over your new parking map to ensure you are parking in the right place.
• All students may order a permit this year.
• All residents may order a resident parking permit, and all commuters may order a commuter parking permit. Vehicles must be parked in the lots assigned to their permit designation.
• Register here and be sure to have your DMV registration slip in front of you.
• If you are unable to register, please call our office for assistance.

Questions? Call the security office at 503-554-2090 during business hours, or email Elrike Shaw at eshaw@georgefox.edu.

Are you interested in improving your health and fitness? The Find Your Fit employee health and fitness program will help you do both!

This program is free to George Fox employees and spouses, as well as graduate students. As part of the program you will receive a health and fitness assessment. These measurements will then be used to help an exercise science student create an individualized exercise prescription for you designed to reach your health and fitness goals.

We have about 20 spots left this summer, so please contact Mary Imboden (mimboden@georgefox.edu) if interested.

Have children in the fourth through ninth grades? We have a camp for them! The Oregon Writing Project is hosting a young writers’ camp, themed “Mission to Mars,” July 12-16! Camp meets from 9 a.m. to noon each day.

Registration closes tomorrow (Thursday) at 5 p.m. If you are an employee of or a student at George Fox, we are able to offer a discount of 40% for your child.

Contact Carol Brazo (cbrazo@georgefox.edu) for more details.

Campus Recreation is hosting a Wilderness First Aid certification course at the Hadlock Student Center August 17-18, 2021. Students, employees, and community members are all eligible to participate. 

The course is a two-day introduction to general wilderness medicine concepts and basic life support skills. It is perfect for anyone who likes to spend time outside! This course provides relevant and realistic first-aid training and is taught by a professional instructor with significant patient care and backcountry experience. 

To read more about this type of course, go to the Wilderness Medical Associates website.

You can register for this course at the Hadlock Student Center here.

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

The vehicle registration portal opens on Tuesday, July 6 for all students to register their vehicles for parking permits!

The university parking registration fee has been incorporated into the student fee, so students will no longer need to pay an additional out of pocket fee to register their vehicle. Students bringing a vehicle to campus must still register their vehicle and obtain a parking permit.

There have been significant changes in parking areas this year, so be sure to look over your new parking map to ensure you are parking in the right place.

Register Here and be sure to have your DMV registration slip in front of you.

Questions? Call the security office at 503-554-2090 during business hours, or email Elrike Shaw at eshaw@georgefox.edu.

The Murdock library and the 24-hour space will be closed Wednesday through Friday this week (July 7-9) due to a planned power outage.  The 24-hour space plans to reopen on Saturday, July 10, and the Library plans to reopen at Monday, July 12 at 8 am.  Library employees will be working remotely and can be reached via email. Check the library website for information.

If you have a question about an item you have requested or an item on loan, please email circadmin@georgefox.edu.  If you need research help, please email researchhelp@georgefox.edu .

A contracted technician will be on campus Tuesday morning (July 6) to spray the Linden trees located between the Stevens Center and Pennington Hall. The area will be taped off and the east entrance will be closed to the Stevens Center. Access to this area will be limited until the product dries but will be restored after lunch that same day. Any questions can be directed to Plant Services.

The Murdock library and the 24-hour space will be closed July 7-9th due to a planned power outage. Library employees will be working remotely and can be reached via email. Check the library website for information. If you have a question about an item you have requested, or an item on loan, please email circadmin@georgefox.edu.

PGE will be replacing the very old underground electrical lines that service the Murdock Library with new service lines, starting tomorrow (Tuesday). The work is expected to continue through Thursday, July 8.

The library will be closed during this time, as there will be no electricity to the building. It should reopen on Friday, July 9. Questions? Contact Plant Services at plantservices@georgefox.edu.