The Daily Bruin

Every December, the Office for Spiritual Life looks to enlist the generosity of our campus to serve our neighbors through offering donated gift cards and warm clothing, both for the families of Newberg school children as well as folks living unsheltered during the upcoming holiday break.

A good percentage of students in the Newberg School District participate in the free lunch program, and many experience other insecurities around food, shelter and other important necessities. Over the holiday break, many of these families will have difficulty getting what they need.

In response, we collect gift cards (to local grocery stores, restaurants, gas stations) to aid these families during the break. Please direct gift cards and/or donations to the Office for Spiritual Life by Friday, Dec. 16.

There will also be donation bins around campus for collecting warming items (jackets, gloves, hats, pants, socks, blankets, and umbrellas) that would be helpful to the work of Saturday Samaritans, an organization in Portland regularly offering compassion, kindness, human connection, nutritious food, clothing, blankets and other items to strengthen the bodies, minds and souls of our neighbors living outside without shelter.

Contact Spirituallife@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Please join the Nursing Club for our annual Christmas Party today (Friday) from 4 to 7 p.m. in Roberts 170! There will be food, crafts, a photo booth, an ugly sweater contest, and a Christmas movie! A group of us will also walk over for caroling at the Chehalem Health and Rehab Center at 6 p.m.

We are also collecting donations for our annual Christmas Service Drive! This year, we are collecting items for one of our clinical partners, Hope Center in Salem:

• 0 to 6-month clothing (any color)
• Size 5 and 6 diapers
• Adult leggings of all sizes (for pregnant and postpartum women)

Please bring donations to the Christmas party in Roberts 170 or drop them in Professor Kaye Anderson’s office, Roberts 139.

We would love to see you all there!

The George Fox Nursing Club aims to provide a supportive community for pre-nursing and current nursing students. We hope to serve the community and grow in our understanding of what it means to be professional nurses who provide compassionate care.

Contact Raven Otis at rotis21@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join the Swing Dance Club tomorrow (Saturday) from 6:30 to. 9 p.m. in the FoxHole! No prior experience is necessary. All students are welcome; faculty are welcome if you bring a partner.

The teaching is going to be a bit different this week, as all the officers will have a chance to teach their favorite move. Join us at 6:30 p.m. for a basic lesson. We will go over other moves periodically throughout the rest of the evening.

If you have any questions, reach out to the club’s president, Jula Fisher, at jfisher21@georgefox.edu

Join the Fencing Club today (Friday) from 4 to 5 p.m. in Hadlock’s large fitness studio. No prior experience is necessary, and all students and faculty are welcome!

We will be teaching dagger combat and foil sparring. Our game of the day is “Protect the President.”

If you have any questions, reach out to the club’s vice president, Shianna, at sdeckugelstad22@georgefox.edu.

It’s that time of year when we are all glued to our desks, studying for finals, wrapping up projects, and powering through grading. The Library and the Academic Resource Center (ARC) invite you to join us in taking a brief break to stretch and have some fun!

Join us in the Murdock Library today (Friday) and follow along as we take you through 10 stretches (that you can do without leaving your desk), all set to catchy tunes. We’ll meet at noon.

Can’t join us in person? Check out the stretches at this link and the music track here.

Contact Kate Wimer at kwimer@georgefox.edu for more information.

The George Fox Worship Ensemble is seeking talented instrumentalists for the spring term.

If you play bass, guitar or drums, and want to make a joyful noise for the Lord and have fun with some great people, then register for MUSA165W!

The ensemble meets Mondays from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. We plan on recording some original music as well as playing in the community this spring.

Email Aaron Barnhart at abarnhart@georgefox.edu for more info.

A group of business communication students created a website that directs pregnant or parenting individuals to the resources available to them. These resources include counseling, free nurse consultations, parenting classes, and more.

Please support the website by checking it out here or referring it to a friend. Thank you!

Contact Avery Kibby at akibby21@georgefox.edu if you have any questions about the project.

Are you ready for some holiday cheer? Want to support your art and design friends? Need to go Christmas shopping?

Join us in the Stevens Center for our Holiday Hangout tomorrow (Friday) at 7 p.m.! There will be snacks, activities, and some awesome student work to purchase. We’ve also heard Santa might make an appearance.

Want to sell your work at Holiday Hangout? You don’t have to be an art student to rent a table. Click here to sign up for the market!

Check out the Activities Weekly email for more details. Also, don’t forget Late Night Breakfast this Monday, Dec. 12, beginning at 9:30 p.m. in the Bon!

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The Bruin Community Pantry is looking for volunteers for the spring 2023 semester.

Ways you can get involved:

1. Volunteer at the food bank: Sign up for a time that works for your schedule.
2. Help unload the food truck on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon.
3. Help process leftovers for the Grab & Go (this can fit anyone’s schedule)
4. Help with social media campaigns

For more information, check out the Bruin Community Pantry website.

Have questions? Contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Following are Bruin Community Pantry food bank hours during the Christmas break:

• Dec. 19 and 20: 4 to 5:30 p.m.
• Closed Dec. 21 through Jan. 2

Jan. 3-6

• Tuesday: 4 to 5:30 p.m.
• Wednesday: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Thursday: 4 to 5:30 p.m.
• Friday: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Email bruincommunitypantry@georgefox.edu for more information. If you need access to food during a time when we are closed, please email us to arrange an alternative time.

Note: Schedule subject to change due to volunteer schedule.

Despite our efforts to encourage folks to bring their own shopping bags, the food bank is in need of your stash of grocery bags at the food bank.

You are welcome to drop them off at anytime the building is open. We are in the Roberts Center’s Room 109.

Thank you so much for your help!

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

Looking for a last-minute Christmas gift? Consider purchasing a piece of art from a member of the art and design faculty!

Some members of the art department will be selling their wares at a pop-up sale this Saturday, Dec. 10, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 800 E. Franklin St., in Newberg. Artists participating will be Tim Timmerman, Marvin Eans, Adam Long, Brenna Brutscher and Chandler Brutscher.

Cash or card are accepted. Contact Tim Timmerman at ttimmerm@georgefox.edu for more info.

It’s that time of year when we are all glued to our desks, studying for finals, wrapping up projects, and powering through grading. The Library and the Academic Resource Center (ARC) invite you to join us in taking a brief break to stretch and have some fun!

Join us in the Murdock Library either Thursday or Friday of this week and follow along as we take you through 10 stretches (that you can do without leaving your desk), all set to catchy tunes. We’ll meet at noon both days.

Can’t join us in person? Check out the stretches at this link and the music track here.

Contact Kate Wimer at kwimer@georgefox.edu for more information.

Come join the Arts and Crafts Club for our Christmas party this Saturday, Dec. 10, from 3 to 6 p.m. in Hoover 203!

We will be making Santa and elf hats, painting and decorating ornaments, and making paper snowflakes. Hot cocoa and Christmas snacks will be available, and we will have Christmas music or a movie on in the background.

We hope to see you there! Contact Laura Conover at lconover19@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Come join us for the last Contemplative Worship after the Manner of Friends meeting today (Wednesday) from 2:15 to 2:45 p.m. in Hoover 250. SpiL credit is available for students.

If you have any questions or want further information, reach out to Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

If you plan to leave your vehicle on campus over the Christmas break, please do the following:

• Fill out the Vehicles Left on Campus Policy form
• Remove any personal belongings from vehicle
• Park in a lot designated by Campus Public Safety personnel
• Leave a key at the CPS office located at 212 Carlton Way

The policy agreement form can be filled out at the Campus Public Safety office or online at the above link.

Questions? Contact Karen Toohey in the CPS office at 503-554-2091, or stop by our office on Carlton Way.

Just a friendly reminder that there is one more COVID-19 vaccine clinic available before Christmas break!

The clinic will be held in the Health and Counseling Center tomorrow (Wednesday) from 1 to 4 p.m. The vaccine is free of charge. Please arrive five minutes early to your appointment, and bring your COVID card with you.

Please call 503-554-2340 to schedule an appointment. We will see you there!

Please join the Nursing Club for our annual Christmas Party this Friday, Dec. 9, from 4 to 7 p.m. in Roberts 170! There will be food, crafts, a photo booth, an ugly sweater contest, and a Christmas movie! A group of us will also walk over for caroling at Chehalem Health and Rehab Center at 6 p.m.

We are also collecting donations for our annual Christmas Service Drive! This year, in partnership with the Students for Life Club, we are collecting the following items for the Hope Pregnancy Clinic in Salem:

• 0- to six-month clothing (any color)
• Size 5 and 6 diapers
• Adult leggings of all sizes (for pregnant and postpartum women)

Please bring donations to the Christmas party in Roberts 170, or drop them in Professor Kaye Anderson’s office in Roberts 139.

Everybody is welcome, and we would love to see you all at the party! Contact Ravin Otis at rotis21@georgefox.edu for more information.

Mental Health: Athletic Wealth is an organization created by George Fox student-athletes to promote awareness and education of mental health and wellness of students.

If you’re interested in learning more about mental health and how it correlates with student-athletes, please join us for our event happening tonight (Tuesday)! Executive Dean Dave Cimbora will be speaking on behalf of the organization from 6 to 7 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Email Emma Williams at ewilliams21@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The university community is invited to a graduate research symposium hosted by the DMSc (Doctor of Medical Science) program from 5 to 7 p.m. this Thursday, Dec. 8, in Canyon Commons.

The DMSc program was created in response to an ever-growing demand for healthcare leaders, particularly in rural, traditionally underserved and international locations. Our DMSc students are excited to present their research to you in a symposium-format doctoral defense.

The focus of our students’ research is rooted in service and leadership, particularly with an emphasis on global health and humanitarian service and leadership. As a part of their coursework, our DMSc students participated in a service trip to Africa and the greater Pacific Northwest.

Join us at the symposium to hear about the exciting research our DMSc students have been doing. You will not only have the opportunity to hear about their research. You’re also encouraged to ask questions and interact with our students.

A silent auction will be held during the event and will showcase handmade items from master craftsmen and women throughout Africa.

For more information or to donate to a future DMSc service trip, contact us at padmsc@georgefox.edu.