The Daily Bruin

The Sources of Strength Club would like to invite you to join us tomorrow (Thursday) for a fun Christmas-themed meeting!

We will be meeting from 6 to 7 p.m. in Roberts 170. The meeting will feature Christmas snacks, games and time to learn about Sources of Strength, an upstream suicide prevention club, as well as our own strengths. Come help us reach out to George Fox with hope, health and strength!

If you have any questions, contact Natalie Brown at nbrown19@georgefox.edu.

Stop by The Crescent booth outside Klages today (Wednesday) between 2 and 5 p.m. to pick up a snack and a special-edition copy of The Crescent, Issue 4, featuring stories on football player Leon Johnson III, the canceled construction of the new Art Annex, and George Fox Instagram personality Josh Hren.

In the meantime, check out our site to read previous articles, and follow us on Instagram for updates.

Contact asccrescent@georgefox.edu with any questions.

As we approach finals week, I’m looking to collect information on the current well-being of students at George Fox for a journalism class article.

If you have five minutes or so, please fill out this anonymous, six-question multiple-choice form. Thank you!

– Bryn Heikes (bheikes20@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.

Imagine wandering through the rolling green hills of Northern Ireland, exploring ancient landmarks and cycling across the cobblestone streets of Belfast.

The Northern Ireland Studies program, offered each fall and spring semester through a joint partnership between George Fox and John Brown University, is a transformative experience deeply rooted in the country’s culture and history.

An informational meeting will be held in Minthorn 200 at 5 p.m. today (Wednesday) for any students interested in this opportunity.

As part of the program, you will take courses in peacemaking and reconciliation, Irish history and culture, and other electives of interest.

While there, you will reside in the historic, 19th-century Lakeside Manor, situated on four acres overlooking Willis Lake in the quiet suburbs of South Belfast. With Belfast a short bus ride away, you can venture to the city to visit the historical locations from your textbooks or sit down with friends for a cup of tea and biscuits. All meals are included in the program cost.

Contact Lynn Scott at lscott@georgefox.edu for more information.

The band, jazz ensemble, and orchestra are accepting new members for the spring 2023 semester! Auditions are not required; simply contact the director and schedule a meeting.

Symphonic band is open to all instruments, but in particular we need flutes, bassoon, oboe, trombone and euphonium. Jazz ensemble needs trumpets and trombones. Orchestra is open to experienced string, woodwind, percussion or brass players.

Contact Dwayne Corbin at dcorbin@georgefox.edu for more information, or visit music.georgefox.edu.

Join the Plasteunky Group this Saturday as we make DIY beeswax wraps, a great alternative to single-use plastic food wraps, and walk to Lucky Finds on Saturday, Dec. 3, at 1 p.m. (we’ll be leaving from the Pennington House). We will also be learning about the sustainable benefits of thrift shopping.

For more information, contact Cate Snedecor at csnedecor19@georgefox.edu.

Are you interested in learning more about archival work and the institutional histories of George Fox University and the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends?

We are looking for students who are careful, organized and capable of working with both physical and digital records. If this seems like you, please apply to join our team. If selected, you can expect to work between 10 to 15 hours per week.

Want to apply? Contact Dustin Kelley at kelleyd@georgefox.edu.

What would active civility look like? How would people treat their political enemies? How would justice get done? Is it possible for our communities to turn away from bitter polarization and learn to work together?

Come to Hoover 105 tonight (Tuesday) to hear several members of the Newberg/Dundee area United as Neighbors group discuss the Civility Pledge they helped draft prior to this year’s elections. You will have a chance to ask questions, offer suggestions, and consider how you can help heal our community. We’ll meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Hoover 105.

For more information, contact George Fox Civility Director Ron Mock at civility@georgefox.edu.

You’re invited to “Winter Formal: An Evening in Athens” this Saturday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. at NW Events and Environments in Hillsboro. We can’t wait to see you there!

Tickets for the event are on sale in Hadlock during the following times this week. Swing by between:

• 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. today (Tuesday)
• 8 and 10 a.m. Wednesday
• 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Thursday, or until we sell out.

These tickets go fast, so get yours while you can!

Check out the Activities Weekly email for more details. Here are some events coming up:

• Holiday Hangout: Friday, Dec. 9, at 7 p.m. in Wheeler
• Late Night Breakfast: Monday, Dec. 12, at 9:30 p.m. in The Bon
• Finals Week Activities: Monday-Friday, Dec. 12-16

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Want to learn more about finances and how to be a good steward of your money? Join us this Monday, Dec. 5, for a special presentation by our own athletic director, Adam Puckett, as he discusses the topic from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at a location to be determined.

For those of you who don’t know, Adam is a CPA and was a partner at an accounting firm in Lake Oswego for many years before he came to Fox as our AD. Pizza will be provided!

Sign up here! If you have any questions, reach out to Grace Lalley at glalley21@georgefox.edu.

Join us tomorrow (Wednesday) for Contemplative Worship After the Manner of Friends, waiting in silence in the sacramental presence of Christ, seeking to attend, discern, and mind the present leading. We’ll be meeting from 2:15 to 2:45 p.m. in Hoover 250.

All are welcome, and spiritual life credit is available for students. Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu with any questions.

More COVID-19 Bivalent (Pfizer) booster vaccination clinics are here!

The clinics will be held on Friday, Dec. 2, from 9 to 11:30 a.m., and Wednesday, Dec. 7, from 1 to 4 p.m. The vaccines are free of charge.

The clinics will be held at the Health and Counseling Center (located on River Street). Please arrive five minutes early to your appointment, and bring your COVID card with you. We will see you there!

Call 503-554-2340 if you have any questions, or to schedule an appointment.

Art & Design students are hosting a holiday sale this Friday, Dec. 2, and Saturday, Dec. 3! Please stop by the Lemmons Center and do some Christmas shopping.

Hours are from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday (we will also have a table in Canyon Commons on Friday). There will be plenty of gifts, a wrapping station, goodies and more!

For more information, contact Amy Williams at awilliams@georgefox.edu.

Interested in leading tours, interacting with prospective students, working with the admissions team and making amazing friends while doing so? The admissions office is looking for proactive students to join our Ambassadors team starting this spring semester.

To apply, fill out this form by Friday, Dec. 9!

Have questions? Email Missy Downs at mdowns@georgefox.edu for more information.

Come to the graduate research symposium hosted in Canyon Commons (Room 102-103) on Thursday, Dec. 8, from 5 to 7 p.m.

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.

Come to the symposium on Dec. 8 to hear about the exciting research our DMSc students have been doing. You will not only have the opportunity to hear about their research, but you are 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

Students, do you feel like there is no time to take proper care of yourself?

George Fox College of Nursing students will be at a table in Canyon Commons today (Tuesday) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with self-care tips designed to work with your busy schedules. We would love to chat with you on your way to lunch, even if just for 30 seconds!

If you have any questions, reach out to Marie Miller at mmiller19@georgefox.edu.

Imagine wandering through the rolling green hills of Northern Ireland, exploring ancient landmarks, and cycling across the bumpy, cobblestone streets of Belfast.

The Northern Ireland Studies program, offered each fall and spring semester through a joint partnership between George Fox and John Brown University, is a transformative experience deeply rooted in the country’s culture and history. Want to learn more? Attend our info meeting at 5 p.m. this Wednesday, Nov. 30, in Minthorn 200.

As part of the program, you will take courses in peacemaking and reconciliation, Irish history and culture, and other electives of interest. While there, you will reside in the historic, 19th-century Lakeside Manor, situated on four acres overlooking Willis Lake in the quiet suburbs of South Belfast.

With Belfast a short bus ride away, you can venture to the city to visit the historical locations from your textbooks or sit down with friends for a cup of tea and biscuits. All meals are included in the program cost.

Contact Lynn Scott at lscott@georgefox.edu for more information.

The university pastors invite you to enter into the Advent season using the Advent Reader with weekly devotionals written by Pastors Jamie Johnson, Cyndi Murillo, Olivia Pothoff, Rus St. Cyr and Gaby Viesca.

If you would like a printed copy, please send an email to spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

Join us today for Contemplative Worship after the manner of Friends, a time of open worship, embracing the sacramental presence of Christ, where two or three are gathered in his name. A SpiL credit is available for students.

We will be in Hoover 250 from 2:15 to 2:45 p.m. this afternoon (Wednesday).

For more information or if you have any questions, reach out to Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

Do you know that you can now grant MyGeorgeFox “permissions” to your parents, spouse or someone else who is helping with your bill?

You control what you share! It is easy. Visit your “Share My Information” tile and walk through the steps. Please also let the person know the invitation is from you and why so they don’t think the email is “junk.”

If you have questions, reach out to Jenny Getsinger at jgetsing@georgefox.edu.