The Daily Bruin

Get ready for an action-packed weekend featuring Bruin basketball and swimming!

The women’s and men’s basketball teams kick off Northwest Conference action with a doubleheader on Saturday against Puget Sound in Miller Gymnasium at 4 and 6 p.m., respectively.

Meanwhile, our swimmers will be in action for their largest meet of the season on both Saturday and Sunday at the Chehalem Aquatic Center. Morning sessions start at 10 a.m., with finals at 5 p.m. The swim team is also running a food drive, so bring a non-perishable food item if you can!

We’ll see you out there!

This Sunday, Dec. 3, University Recreation will be heading up to Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood to snowshoe on some of the first significant snow of the season!

This snowshoeing will be easy-going at a relaxed pace, allowing for people to meet and talk to each other as we go down the trail. After that, if the weather cooperates, we will go sledding at the White River Sno-Park before heading back to George Fox!

Go here to register! If you have questions, please contact Megan Tollisen at mtollisen21@georgefox.edu.

The Nursing Club is partnering with nursing students to provide donations to the Legacy Unity Psychiatric Treatment Center in Portland. We are asking for donations of washed clothing items that you no longer need or want (especially warm clothing items!)

Each donation provides essential warmth and protection to those in need, and also enters you into a drawing for exciting prizes! The second place winner will receive a $50 Cabela’s gift card, and one lucky top-prize winner will collect a $100 Amazon gift card.

You will also receive pictures to see the impact you have made! The donation box will be sitting outside of Roberts 139.

Contact Avery Kwirant at akwirant22@georgefox.edu, Noah Terando at nterando22@georgefox.edu, or Payton Walker at pwalker21@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Calling all songwriters! Would you like to showcase your song and perform it live? The performing arts department is seeking talented singer-songwriters to be part of our first-ever Songwriters Showcase this January.

All students are welcome to submit! Email Aaron Barnhart at abarnahart@georgefox.edu for more information.

Please fill out this quick survey and help our team complete a very interesting project for our Applied Statistics class.

If you have any questions, please connect with Emma Brezler at ebrezler21@georgefox.edu.

Disclaimer: These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

Students, faculty and guests are welcome and encouraged to come enjoy a breakfast burrito on the quad this Friday morning!

The Climbing Club is hosting a fundraiser, selling breakfast burritos. They will be delicious and affordable. Bring your friends and colleagues! We’ll be serving from 7:30 to 10 a.m. in front of the library.

Contact Lily Giesbrecht at lgiesbrecht20@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Learn about boundaries from our panel of staff and students at a special event, “How to Use Holistic Boundaries,” today (Wednesday) in Canyon Commons 101.

You’ll gain insight on how to use holistic boundaries in different areas of your life: personal, professional and academic. Coffee and snacks will be provided.

We will buy dinner for the first 20 students without a meal plan. If you have a meal plan, please grab dinner in the cafeteria and bring it to the event. The panel will formally begin at 5:30 p.m.

Our panelists are Eden Del Valle, a current George Fox student; Jason Fileta, associate vice president for inclusive excellence; Chanel Rich L. Aguilar, a doctoral student; and Debrianna DeBolt, university pastor for chapel programs.

Contact Jesse Cetz at cetz@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join us this afternoon (Wednesday) for Quaker worship in Hoover 250 from 2:15 to 2:45 p.m. Nathanael Ankeny will be hosting the gathering; chapel credit is available.

Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu with any questions.

You are invited to this year’s Christmas Extravaganza and tree lighting tomorrow (Thursday)! Join us for a Christmas tree-lighting ceremony in front of Stevens at 4:30 p.m., followed by treats and festivities, scheduled to run until 7:30 p.m.

There will be caroling, cookie decorating, goats, a photo booth, a roaming Santa, a holiday market in Klages, a Santa’s workshop in the Maker Hub, Miss Hannah’s popcorn, and more. The first 50 people who arrive in Christmas sweaters and holiday wear will receive gift cards!

Contact Faith McKee at fmckee@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The Portland Writing Center is seeking a new writing consultant who is enthusiastic about helping fellow graduate and degree-completion students understand the components of effective writing.

Portland Writing Center consultants are current adult degree-completion and graduate students who work eight to 10 hours per week meeting with students in Zoom or email sessions through the Portland Writing Center.

Writing consultant duties include helping students with the following:

• Thinking through ideas for a writing assignment
• Considering writing choices with regard to audience, focus, purpose, cohesion, and organization
• Developing ideas with specific evidence
• Improving research strategies
• Applying proper documentation and formatting
• Understanding basic grammar and mechanics
• Academic coaching, which is helping students with school/life balance

Click here for a consultant job description, and click here for a consultant application. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For more information, contact Heather Harney, Portland Writing Center director, at hharney@georgefox.edu.

Want a chance to win a gift basket of market vendor crafts while also helping out others in our community? At the holiday market tomorrow (Thursday) you’ll have that chance!

Join us for a snowman family decorating contest using donated clothing beginning at 4:30 p.m. in Klages. You may win an amazing gift basket filled market vendors’ creations!

We’re also collecting warm clothing items for those in need, so help us spread love and warmth this holiday season. All items will be donated to Night Strike and Love INC to be handed out by their volunteers. They are looking for jackets, blankets and socks (new ones only), hats and gloves, hand warmers, ponchos, and any other goods to keep people warm this winter.

Please be sure to only donate items that are new or in good condition. Our three donation bins are located in the Newlin lobby, in the Klages entrance facing the quad, and on the table in the hall next to the Bridge Cafe.

You can also bring any donations to the holiday market. Any donations would be much appreciated. We can’t wait to see how God will use this to spread his love this season!

Contact Kara Holcombe at kholcombe@georgefox.edu with any questions.

You are invited to this year’s Christmas Extravaganza and tree lighting this Thursday, Nov. 30. Join us for a Christmas tree-lighting ceremony in front of Stevens at 4:30 p.m., followed by treats and festivities, scheduled to run until 7:30 p.m.

There will be caroling, cookie decorating, goats, a photo booth, a roaming Santa, a holiday market in Klages, a Santa’s workshop in the Maker Hub, Miss Hannah’s popcorn, and more. We look forward to celebrating the Christmas season with you!

The market will take place in Klages with tables for students and staff to sell their work. This event is attended by students, staff and Newberg locals, so all tables will receive lots of traffic. If you are still interested in signing up for a table, please do so here.

Check out the Activities Weekly email for more details on upcoming events.

Events coming up:

• Winter Formal: Saturday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. at Shawn Gardner Ballroom, Tigard. Check out our Instagram for remaining ticket sales.
• Squid Games Fusion Edition: Friday, Dec. 8, at 7 p.m. in Canyon Commons
• Late Night Breakfast: Monday, Dec. 11, at 9:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The university pastors are excited to share the 2023 Advent Reader with you all!

Advent begins this Sunday, Dec. 3, and the Advent Reader has a devotional and contemplative practice for each week of Advent. Feel free to share this with your family, friends and faith community. May you experience the hope, peace, joy and love of Christ this Advent season!

Access the Advent Reader with this link.

Did a conversation about politics, faith, or other deep topics go awry over Thanksgiving weekend? Are you dreading a similar risk during the upcoming Christmas break?

Now is the time to get better at helping people embrace disagreements as opportunities to make life better, more just and less polarized.

Come to a highly interactive workshop, “From Walls to Bridges: Building Skills to Reduce Polarization and Bridge Community Divides,” at 7 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday) at the Northwest Christian Church (2315 Villa Road). You will learn to stay calm amid disagreement, listen actively, unleash curiosity, ask powerful questions, and share your own views more effectively.

This event is co-sponsored by the George Fox Civility Project and the local United as Neighbors group (especially its Community Conversations team). For more information, contact Ron Mock at civility@georgefox.edu.

A “Physical Therapy Pro Tips for Climbers” clinic on Wednesday, Dec. 6, will provide you with insight into common rock climbing-related injuries and steps you can take to reduce your risk of injury, improve your general strength and resiliency, and boost your climbing performance. Join us in Hadlock from 5 to 7 p.m.

The clinic will be instructed by Montana Rhoden of Redpoint Physical Therapy and Performance (@redpointpdx). Montana is a Doctor of Physical Therapy alumnus (class of 2019) and certified strength and conditioning specialist. He has a special interest in injury rehabilitation and performance training for rock climbing.

The clinic is free and has limited spots. Sign up on IM Leagues!

Contact Nathanael at freemann@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Order a meal from any Panda Express in the country tomorrow (Wednesday) to support the Doctor of Physical Therapy program’s annual service trip to Uganda! Use the code 919543 to help. Online orders only!

Contact Molly at mshields22@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Want a chance to win a gift basket of market vendor crafts while also helping out others in our community? Attend the holiday market this year and you’ll have that chance!

We will be hosting a snowman family decorating contest at the market in Klages this Thursday at 4:30 p.m. The winner will receive an amazing gift basket filled with market vendors’ creations.

In addition, we’re hosting a winter clothing drive! Do you have any winter clothes to give away, or you are feeling generous and want to buy some winter supplies for our friends in Portland? We would love you to be a part of our drive, spreading love and warmth this holiday season! All items will be donated to Night Strike to be handed out by their volunteers.

Our three donation bins are located in the Newlin lobby, in the Klages entrance facing the quad, and on the table in the hall next to the Bridge Cafe.

The items needed include jackets, blankets and socks (new socks only), hats and gloves, hand warmers, ponchos, and any other goods to keep people warm this winter. Please only donate items that are new or in good condition!

Any donations would be much appreciated. We can’t wait to see how God will use this to spread his love this season!

Contact Kara Holcombe at kholcombe@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Experience the perfect harmony of tranquility and vitality with our “Yoga & Indoor Cycling Fusion: A Journey to Balance” event.

This unique fitness experience seamlessly combines both worlds, giving you the opportunity to engage in 40 minutes of restorative yoga and 40 minutes of indoor cycling, all designed to leave you feeling centered and energized. Participants will be divided into two groups that will either start with yoga or indoor cycling.

Sign up today at this link for the event in Hadlock this Saturday, Dec. 2, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Feel free to email fitness@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Come to the holiday art sale and open house in Lemmons this Friday, Dec. 1, from noon to 6:30 p.m., or Saturday, Dec. 2, from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. This is a great time to see our new spaces and do some Christmas shopping.

We will have items made by our students for sale, a wrapping station, and some Christmas treats. We would love to see you there!

If you have any questions, please reach out to Chandler Brutscher at cbrutscher@georgefox.edu.

Mail Services has been receiving an increased number of calls about student packages being delivered to neighbors’ houses around campus. Please pay special attention when having your packages shipped here to campus.

Some of the neighbors have said that they will not make an effort to get your package to campus and will have them returned. Please make note of the address you need to use to have your package delivered to campus:

501 N. Villa Road, (followed by your campus box number)
Newberg, OR 97132

It is important you pay close attention when ordering your packages. If you have any questions, contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.