Following are the Murdock Library hours over Christmas break:
The Portland Center Library will be closed Dec. 23 through Jan. 2.
The Bruin Bookstore will be open tomorrow (Saturday) from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for midyear commencement. Congratulations to our matriculating Bruins!
The Intercultural Resource Center invites students to apply for an internship with Emerging Leaders by Jan. 16, 2023.
The program is open to current college students of color and those who’ve graduated within the last year. Candidates need to have completed at least one year of college coursework by summer and hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
Emerging Leaders summer internships are available in the fields of:
Click here to apply, and contact Jesse Cetz at jcetz@georgefox.edu for more information.
This is a reminder that the Office for Spiritual Life is collecting donations of gift cards and warm clothing for Newberg Public School families and unsheltered neighbors, respectively.
Every December, we look 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 holiday break.
A good percentage of students in the Newberg School District participate in a free lunch program, and many experience other insecurities around food, shelter and other important necessities. In response, we collect gift cards (to local grocery stores, restaurants, gas stations) to aid these children and their families. Please direct gift cards and/or donations to the Office for Spiritual Life by tomorrow (Friday).
There are also donation bins around campus for collecting warming items (jackets, gloves, hats, pants, socks, blankets, and umbrellas) for Saturday Samaritans, a Portland organization that regularly offers compassion, kindness, human connection, nutritious food, clothing, blankets and other items for our neighbors living outside without shelter.
Contact spirituallife@georgefox.edu with any questions.
The Department of History has just added a new history course for spring 2023. It is HIST 285B: Technology and Innovation in Modern America.
The course examines the history of technological innovation in the U.S. since the late 19th century. It explores the theories and strategies of entrepreneurship through case studies in the history of planning for “Eureka!”
Travis Ross, director of the Humanities Plus program, will be teaching the course. If you have questions, please contact him at tross@georgefox.edu
We are also offering:
We hope your finals are going great, Bruins! We still have some exciting things in store for you this week to help you get through finals …
Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.
If you get a new phone, here is what you need to know so you don’t lose access to your George Fox email, Canvas, Zoom or other apps that use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). If you only use Okta Verify or Google Authenticator, the app will transfer to your new phone but not the account information.
Before purchasing a new phone, make sure that you have one of the following methods also set up:
Multi-Factor Authentication: Set up a Second Authentication Method
You will not be able to use Okta Verify or Google Authenticator until you go through the setup process again. Here are the directions to set up Okta Verify and/or Google Authenticator when you have a second method setup: Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): I Got a New Phone.
If you got a new phone and activated it without SMS or Voice Call set up, then you must contact the Service Desk.
Questions regarding MFA? Contact the Service Desk at servicedesk@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2569.
Discover and develop your poetic voice! Professor Bill Jolliff is offering his Writing Poetry (WRIT 370) class this spring.
Over the years, hundreds of George Fox students have found their poetic voice in this class (many of whom didn’t even know they had one!). Jolliff’s poetry is widely published in literary journals, and his latest book of poetry, At Rest in My Father’s House, was just released this summer (Aubade Publishing).
The class will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 1:15 p.m. in Ross 140.
If this class interests you, contact Jolliff at wjolliff@georgefox.edu.
We are collecting information to see how you feel about our school breaks. This survey might be used to implement changes to school breaks in the future.
Please use this link to take this very quick six-question survey! Thank you!
If you have any questions, contact Austin Wiebe at awiebe20@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.
Looking for a good book to read over break, but trying to save money? We’ve got just the thing for you!
Make your way over to Minthorn, follow the fabulous carpet up to the third-floor hallway, and take your pick from our shelves of free books and journals. Your next favorite might be waiting for you!
Books have been lovingly donated by the esteemed faculty of the Department of Language & Literature and other thought leaders in our Minthorn midst. Happy break, and happy reading!
Contact Sarah Taylor at taylors@georgefox.edu with any questions.
If you plan to leave your bike here on campus while you are away over Christmas break, we suggest that you store it in your room. We do not recommend leaving them on the bike racks for extended periods of time.
Questions? Contact Karen Toohey at ktoohey@georgefox.edu.
Thank you,
The Campus Public Safety Office
Don’t forget to return your rented textbooks to the Bruin Bookstore!
The Bruin Bookstore’s hours this week are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 16.
Looking for a work-study job that combines creativity with social media? Look no further than the internships in the marketing communications department!
George Fox’s marketing communications office is offering more than five different internships for creative, linear, and combination thinkers alike. Check out our open postings for social media and video positions.
Contact Jeremy Lloyd at jlloyd@georgefox.edu if you have any questions. We look forward to reviewing your applications!
Plant Services will be closed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Thursday, Dec. 15, for our monthly work day.
If you plan to leave your vehicle on campus over the Christmas break, please do the following:
The policy agreement form can be filled out at the Campus Public Safety office or online at the above link.
Questions? Contact Karen Toohey at ktoohey@georgefox.edu, in the CPS office at 503-554-2091, or stop by 212 Carlton Way.
Enjoy cookies and cocoa for a finals pick-me-up!
Are you stressed? Would you like to paint your worries away and make gifts for family back home while vibing to Christmas music?
Join the Academic Resource Center and Disability and Accessibility Services for a Christmas ornament painting extravaganza! We will be available from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. today (Monday) in Murdock 110. Bring a friend!
Contact Hannah Jackson at hjackson@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Want help with a paper? Looking for support on how to stay organized and study for tests as finals get closer?
Book an appointment with the Academic Resource Center (ARC) and finish the semester strong. Be sure to schedule now because appointments fill up fast! We are open Monday through Friday!
Questions? Contact Hannah Jackson at hjackson@georgefox.edu or visit our website.
Please be mindful to lock your December timesheet on the last day you work this month! With the holidays coming up and campus closing on Dec. 23, it’s important that you remember to make sure all your hours are accounted for in order to have an accurate paycheck for Jan. 15, 2023.
If you have questions about your timesheet or your paycheck, please email Kelly Peterson at kpeterson@georgefox.edu.
George Fox University recommends the Hillboro Airporter for transportation to Portland and PDX. The company works to group people together to reduce the cost.
Work directly with the company to arrange your trip here.
