The Daily Bruin

Help spread health and wellness across the globe by supporting students and faculty from the university’s School of Physical Therapy as we travel to Uganda, Africa, this May.

We will be partnering with local leaders and advocacy groups to provide training, education and instruction in the treatment and management of children/people in need of physical therapy, working with patients in rural communities.

So, grab your friends and sign up for the 2025 Christmas Jingle 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 9 a.m.! The run will be around the George Fox campus, starting in Stoffer Stadium. Come join us dressed in your holiday cheer!

The cost is $20 for students, $30 for community members, and $10 for children under age 10. This includes a free T-shirt! Sign up at this link. All proceeds will go toward our trip.

Questions? Contact Carleigh DeLapp at cdelapp20@georgefox.edu.

This is a friendly reminder that all Bruin Bookstore rentals are due on Friday, Dec. 12. If you have any questions, please email Kristin McGuirk at kmcguirk@georgefox.edu.

Our senior kinesiology majors will be presenting their research from 12:45 to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 9 in Roberts 117. If you are interested in what the kinesiology program has to offer, or are curious about the major, this is a great time to meet professors, students and alumni. Following the presentations we will have light snacks and community time.

Some study topics include:

• Barriers to Exercise in the Newberg Area
• Ruckings’ Effect on Running Performance
• Weight Training vs. Running Effects on Body Composition

Would you like to sell your art at the Christmas Extravaganza Holiday Hangout on Thursday, Dec. 4? It only costs $10 to rent a table to sell your art to students, staff and the local community.

This year, Holiday Hangout is combining with the Christmas Extravaganza, which will feature a tree-lighting ceremony, carriage rides and lots of other fun activities. The art 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.

Fill out this form to rent a table.

Do you want your student employment paycheck to be deposited in your bank account automatically on payday? Come by the People and Culture office to sign up for direct deposit before you leave for Christmas break!

Fill out this form and bring either a voided check or a printed direct deposit form from your bank with your name, account number, and routing number. Many banks have these forms available to print through their online banking websites. If you can’t make it into our office, you can sign up using our Paperwork Drop Box.

If you aren’t able to sign up for direct deposit, remember that your paycheck will be in the mailroom unless you have put in a request with Mail Services to have your mail forwarded. Be sure to update your mailing address in MyGeorgeFox under the Profile tile if this is the case.

Questions? Contact our payroll team at payroll@georgefox.edu.

All are invited to join us for a Graduate Research Symposium featuring Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) students this Wednesday, Dec. 3, from 5 to 7 p.m. in Canyon Commons. Come hear students present their research in a symposium-style doctoral defense.

The DMSc program was created in response to the growing need for healthcare leaders, especially in rural, underserved, and international communities. Our students’ work is rooted in service and leadership, with special emphasis on global health and humanitarian initiatives. As part of their coursework, they participated in a service trip to Costa Rica and the greater Pacific Northwest.

We invite you to attend, learn about their exciting research, ask questions, and engage with our students. We look forward to seeing you there!

Contact CJ Lobato at clobato@georgefox.edu with any questions.

If you haven’t done so already, take this brief survey on student engagement with politics for the chance to win a $50 or $25 Amazon gift card!

There will be multiple winners, and all responses will be anonymized after winners are contacted. The survey will close on Wednesday, Dec. 3, and winners will be contacted by Friday, Dec. 5.

Swing by the Bruin Bookstore or visit us online to take advantage of our Cyber Monday 30% off sale! Come by the store between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. – or visit our online site 24/7 – to save 30% on your favorite Bruin gear!

Please note the change of hours at the Hadlock Student Center over the Thanksgiving holiday:

• Today (Wednesday): 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Tomorrow (Thursday) through Saturday, Nov. 29: Closed
• Sunday, Nov. 30: 2 to 10 p.m.

We will have normal hours through tomorrow’s (Wednesday’s) lunch in the main dining room. Tomorrow’s dinner service will close early at 6 p.m. If you ordered meals for the break, please pick them up before 5 p.m.

Bridge Cafe and Maker’s Market: Closing early tomorrow at 1:30 p.m.

Holiday closure: All locations will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 27-28.

Weekend re-opening: We will reopen on Saturday, Nov. 29, for brunch and dinner, operating with shortened hours.

For the most up-to-date schedule, please check our Instagram or visit georgefox.cafebonappetit.com.

The jazz ensemble is currently seeking new members with experience on saxophone, trombone, bass (electric or upright) and trumpet for the spring semester.

Did you play in your high school wind ensemble or jazz ensemble and want to join the university jazz ensemble? We have vacancies that we would love to see filled!

Contact director Nathanael Ankeny at nankeny@georgefox.edu if you’re interested in joining.

The Department of Art and Design is launching its sixth photo contest to remember John Bennett. John impacted our community for nearly 15 years until his passing in 2017.

If you are a current or former student of George Fox, submit your best “It’s All About the Light” photograph via this link.

The contest will close on Monday, Dec. 1. This year, three winners will receive gift certificates for ThinkTank camera bags.

Contact Adam Long at along@georgefox.edu for more information.

Are you ready to decorate for the Christmas season? While the use of artificial trees is encouraged, live Christmas trees may be used if the following specifications and safety rules are strictly followed.

Guidelines for Live Christmas Trees

• Registration: You must register your live tree prior to its arrival on campus via this registration form.
• Location: Live trees are not permitted in individual offices or residential living spaces.
• Placement: Trees may not block means of egress (hallways, doors or emergency doors). They must also be kept three or more feet away from heaters, radiators and other heat sources.
• Watering: Please check your tree’s water level daily and keep the tree stand full of fresh water at all times.
• Lights: Christmas tree lights must be turned off before leaving the office or every evening in residence halls.
• Sensitivity: Please be aware that live trees may cause sensitivity issues for some individuals.
• Removal deadline: Live trees must be removed before winter break (Dec. 12 for student areas and Dec. 23 for offices).
• Other decorations: For other decorating, follow these general safety guidelines. Take care to use UL-approved lights and never use open flames or candles.

Thank you for helping us ensure a safe festive environment! If you have any questions, contact Kim Knoernschild, our environmental health and safety specialist, at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.

The university community is invited to a special worship chapel this morning (Tuesday) in Bauman Auditorium. Our worship ensemble and choir will be performing from 10:50 to 11:50 a.m. Please join us!

All are welcome, and it’s a great way to get some chapel credit toward the end of the year.

For the month of November, the George Fox chapter of the Network of Enlightened Women is hosting a fundraiser for With Love Oregon. This nonprofit provides resources for families with foster or adopted children.

Please consider donating toys or making a financial donation. If you’re interested in contributing, reach out to Zoe Fortner at zfortner24@georgefox.edu.

Come visit the Bruin Bookstore to take advantage of these sales, in store or online. Happy Thanksgiving!

• Nov. 23 through Dec. 1: 20% off Owala water bottles and 25% off OnHand and Belkin accessories
• Nov. 25: Airpods 4 for $79
• Online only Nov. 28 through Dec. 1: Black Friday sale, 20% off one item, 25% off two items, 30% off three items.

Before you start shopping those Black Friday sales, here’s an item you should add to your Christmas list: YakTrax! These grippy straps wrap around your shoes and provide added traction for walking on ice. Don’t let slips and falls ruin your holiday plans. Tell Santa to get you a pair this winter!

Warning: Without special treads for ice you can expect loss of balance and potential strains, sprains or fractures, as most shoes do not have adequate traction for icy conditions.

This message is brought to you by your friends at Plant Services who care for the campus sidewalks.

If severe weather makes travel to or from campus unsafe this winter, the provost will make the decision to announce a shift to remote classes. In nearly all cases, classes will continue to be offered online.

In the case of a delayed in-person start, university offices will not open until an announced time in the day, most often 10 a.m. or noon. Students are not required to report to campus prior to the announced start time, but are expected to attend class online before the start time. If in-person classes are not held that day, students are expected to attend class online. You should expect to receive information from your professors on how to access remote learning.

The following is our process for announcing when there is a delayed in-person start or a shift to remote classes and work. The provost will make the decision by 6:30 a.m. for the Newberg campus and Portland Center for daytime classes or 2:15 p.m. for evening classes. Decisions on weekend classes and at the Redmond site will be made by the professor.

Stay notified: Here’s how to find out if a decision has been made when severe weather occurs:

• Visit the George Fox flashalert.net page. This is the first site updated. Enter your email address to create an account and receive notifications from FlashAlert Messenger.
• If you wish to receive a notification on your mobile device, download the FlashAlert smartphone app for iOS or Android. Either log in or create an account if you haven’t already.
• Listen to local radio and television stations or visit their websites (this info comes via FlashAlert).
• Call the George Fox University switchboard at (503) 538-8383.

More information on this change in procedure can be found on our winter weather policy page.

Have you noticed how Gemini keeps appearing in new places? Google continues to advance Gemini, and we’re here to help you keep up!

Gemini 3.0 Pro

Google has released Gemini 3.0, and it is automatically available to everyone in our George Fox community! At least for the moment (competition is good), Gemini 3.0 represents the state-of-the-art for publicly available AI capability.

• In Gemini chat, select “Thinking” mode to see what the new Gemini can do.
• Google “AI Mode” searches will automatically use Gemini 3.0.

See more in the official announcement.

Gemini in Chrome

Gemini can work directly within your Chrome web browser, including filling simple forms, navigating websites, and interacting with Google Workspace apps like Docs, Gmail, etc. See the Gemini button in the top right of your browser.

See more in the Gemini in Chrome announcement and learn more here.

As long as you are using Chrome and Gemini AI through your georgefox.edu account, the data is not used to train Google’s AI and is protected in our Google Workspace.

Contact us at servicedesk@georgefox.edu with any questions or check the George Fox IT: AI website.

Curious about the Master of Social Work (MSW) program at George Fox? Drop by our MSW info meeting and open house to explore the program, meet faculty and ask questions. Stop by between classes or on your lunch break!

The event is on Tuesday, Dec. 2, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wright House (next to Roberts Center) on the Newberg Campus.

For more information and to register, click here. If you have questions, contact msw@georgefox.edu.