The Daily Bruin

Starting Monday, Feb. 3, the Bruin Bookstore will be open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting Scholarship Summit on campus tomorrow (Friday). With around 500 visitors expected on campus, we are asking George Fox students and employees to help extend the Be Known promise throughout the day. Here’s what you can keep in mind.

• Use street parking instead of campus parking lots. Guests will be arriving on campus Friday morning between 7:45 and 8:30 a.m. and will fill all the main campus parking lots.
• Be mindful of guests in your housing area. We will have housing tours circulating through Edwards, Gulley, Pennington, HMS, and Newlin from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tour groups will be viewing dorm lobbies and a room on the first floor of each dorm.
• Plan for Canyon Commons to be busier than usual. Guests will be going through the main servery line. If you see a family looking for a spot to sit, invite them to join you!

For questions email visit@georgefox.edu or call Lauren Hill at 503-554-2245.

The return period for unneeded textbooks for the spring term ends tomorrow (Friday). Please come by the Bruin Bookstore if you need to return a book.

If you have questions, reach out to Kristen McGuirk at kmcguirk@georgefox.edu.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting Scholarship Summit on campus this Friday and next, Jan. 31 and Feb. 7. With over 500 admitted students and their guests expected on campus each weekend, we are asking George Fox students and employees to consider parking in alternative parking lots to ensure enough parking for visitors in the Stevens, Hoover, and Bauman lots.

Alternate parking can be found in the 99W lot (Steve’s Auto), Morse lot by Plant Services, or street parking.

If you have questions, email hilll@georgefox.edu or call Lauren Hill at 503-554-2245.

George Fox will be hosting a business fair this Thursday, Jan. 30. It will be held in Canyon Commons from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Talk to professionals from the business and finance worlds to see what internship and employment opportunities they may have for you.

If you have questions, contact Wade Witherspoon at wwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

The Virtual Learning Center is here to support your academic success! Whether you need help with writing – from brainstorming to final edits – or personalized academic coaching to stay on track, our team is ready to assist you.

To make an appointment, go to the TracCloud icon on your Canvas Dashboard. You can choose from either a Zoom or Asynchronous appointment. If you have any questions, please email Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu.

Would you like to improve your ability in these areas?

• Helping people who disagree on important things feel safe and hopeful
• Listening with empathy and building trust and cooperation
• Being a better bridge-builder in our community
• Possibly equipping yourself to be a table moderator at Community Conversations

If you resonate with any or all of these goals, you should join us for a Conversation Moderator Basic Training workshop tomorrow (Wednesday) from 7 to 8:45 p.m. in Canyon Commons.

Sponsored by the George Fox Civility Project and the Newberg/Dundee United as Neighbors group, this workshop will be led by George Fox Civility Project Director Ron Mock and Student Care and Student Life Operations Specialist Jere Witherspoon. It is open to the public, including anyone on campus.

Please let Ron or Jere know if you are interested in coming, or if you have questions, at rmock@georgefox.edu or jwithers@georgefox.edu. You are welcome to come even if you haven’t contacted us in advance.

1098-T tuition tax statements for 2024 are now available online in MyGeorgeFox. To access your form, log into MyGeorgeFox and go to the “Financial Account” tile, then select “Account Services” and then “View 1098-T.” The PDF can be downloaded and shared with whomever is handling your taxes. We are unable to distribute these for you.

If you did not fill out the electronic consent form and you qualified for a 1098-T, the form will be printed out and sent to your mailing address.

If you have any questions, reach out to the student accounts office at studentaccounts@georgefox.edu.

Information is needed to assist the Newberg Police in identifying an unknown young female driving a red passenger car. On Jan. 12, 2025, between 3 and 3:30 p.m., this motorist struck a person at a crosswalk at Sheridan Street and Meridian Street.

The people concerned will be the only ones exchanging information. The Newberg Police Department would appreciate any assistance. Please call Officer Sattler of the Newberg Police Department at 503-538-8321 if you have any information.

Join us in Bauman Auditorium on Friday, Feb. 7, at 7:30 p.m. for an exciting performance by jazz musician Johnaye Kendrick in “An Evening of Jazz.” Staff and students each may have one complimentary ticket to this event, provided they use their own email at check-out.

Find out more and order tickets here. Contact Kathy Harris at kharris@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The Friendsview Resale Garage Sale will take place on Jan. 31 (Friday) from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Feb. 1 (Saturday) from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

On Saturday, get 50% off everything or fill a bag for $3 (George Fox students get 50% off both days). Find great deals on kitchenware and other household items.

Thank you to all who made us aware of the most recent phishing campaign. For those unfamiliar with phishing, please see below for a quick refresher.  

What to Expect

• The phishing email may appear to be from a legitimate source or offer you something. However, it will attempt to trick you into revealing sensitive information or taking a specific action. Please note that logging into an unknown website or application will reveal your username and password to that website or application. This is one way your username and password can be stolen.

How to Identify Phishing Emails

• Be cautious. Be wary of emails that:
  • Create a sense of urgency or panic
  • Request sensitive information
  • Have spelling or grammar errors
  • Contain suspicious links or attachments
  • Offer something too good to be true (free stuff) or ask for money
• Verify the sender. Check the sender’s email address to ensure it is legitimate. Look for mistakes in spelling or grammar, and be cautious of unfamiliar senders.
• Don’t click. Never click on links or attachments from suspicious emails. Instead, contact the sender directly to verify their identity.
• Don’t respond. And don’t ever give an unknown person any money!

What to Do

1. 1. Mark as spam. If you receive a phishing email, mark it as spam immediately.
   2. Report to IT. Forward the email to our IT department at servicedesk@georgefox.edu so we can investigate and block future messages.
   3. Reach out to the sender through a different channel than how you were contacted, to ask about the legitimacy.

Your Cooperation

Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions, email servicedesk@georgefox.edu.

Join us on Monday, Jan. 27, between 4 and 5:30 p.m. to celebrate the solo exhibition of Rebecca Sandberg during her show reception at the Minthorne Gallery.

This is an open-house-style event with light refreshments. Please drop by and support the artist, and don’t miss her artist talk from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Chehalem Cultural Center following the reception.

For more information, reach out to Chandler Brutscher at cbrutscher@georgefox.edu.

Would you like to improve your ability in these areas?

• Helping people who disagree on important things feel safe and hopeful
• Listening with empathy and building trust and cooperation
• Being a better bridge-builder in our community
• Possibly equipping yourself to be a table moderator at Community Conversations

If you resonate with any or all of these goals, you should join us for a Conversation Moderator Basic Training workshop Wednesday, Jan. 29 from 7 to 8:45 p.m. in Canyon Commons.

Sponsored by the George Fox Civility Project and the Newberg/Dundee United as Neighbors group, this workshop will be led by George Fox Civility Project Director Ron Mock and Student Care and Student Life Operations Specialist Jere Witherspoon. It is open to the public, including anyone on campus.

Please let Ron or Jere know if you are interested in coming, or if you have questions, at rmock@georgefox.edu or jwithers@georgefox.edu. You are welcome to come even if you haven’t contacted us in advance.

Please join the College of Physical Therapy for our 11th annual research symposium Wednesday, Feb. 5, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Medical Science Building, which is located at 448 Werth Blvd. in Newberg.

Physical therapy doctoral faculty and third-year students will showcase various rehabilitation research topics.

Questions? Please contact Samantha Skaggs at sskaggs@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2451.

You may have noticed that temperatures are expected to drop into the middle and upper 20s overnight this week, causing ice to possibly form on surfaces. Please be extra cautious of slippery conditions in parking lots, stairways and shaded areas.

Here are some helpful tips for walking safely on icy surfaces.

As part of our commitment to campus safety, we want to ensure all personal transportation devices, including bicycles, skateboards and e-mobility devices, are used responsibly. All devices must be operated respectfully on roads and sidewalks only, with operators yielding to pedestrians and using courteous communication when approaching. For everyone’s safety, all devices may not be ridden inside campus buildings, and riders should keep wheels on the ground at all times.

University policy supports the safe and respectful use of e-mobility devices around campus. E-mobility devices, such as e-scooters, e-bikes and hoverboards, should be ridden at slower speeds, especially in pedestrian-heavy areas.

To mitigate fire risks, indoor charging and storage of these devices are strictly prohibited in accordance with Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue guidelines, institutional insurance requirements, and Oregon state law. Riding, storing or charging these devices inside campus buildings is forbidden. Devices must not block fire exits, stairways or emergency access areas and should be parked only at designated bike racks.

Remember, helmets and other safety gear are highly recommended. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation in keeping our campus safe and accessible for all!

OREC is hosting a spring break information session tomorrow (Thursday) at 7 p.m. Sign up here.

Everyone who attends this session will receive $50 off the trip of their choice, and will be entered in a drawing to receive an additional $100 off!

Email Megan Tollisen at mtollisen21@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

George Fox’s art, prose and poetry journal, the Wineskin, is seeking submissions for its upcoming issue.

All kinds of media will be considered, including art, prose, poetry, photography, music and short films. If you have a creative itch that needs scratching, visit thewineskin.com/submit for a chance to be featured. The deadline is Saturday, Jan. 25.

Contact Shay Smith at smiths22@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Tickets are now available for the performing arts department’s spring production of ‘Footloose,’ scheduled for 11 performances in Wood-Mar Auditorium from Feb. 27 to March 15.

Dates for the shows are as follows:

• Thursday-Friday, Feb. 27-28, 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday, March 1-2, 2 p.m.
• Thursday-Friday, March 6-7, 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, March 8, 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday, March 9, 2 p.m.
• Thursday-Saturday, March 13-15, 7:30 p.m.

For a synopsis of the play, visit the theatre website. Students and staff are entitled to claim one free ticket for themselves by visiting georgefox.edu/box-office. Additional tickets may be purchased on the site. Free student tickets are available for Thursday shows only.

When selecting your complimentary tickets, please do so using your own George Fox email address, and please note that each person is instructed to claim only their own ticket.

If you have any questions, contact Kathy Harris at kharris@georgefox.edu.