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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:

• Fill out this “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 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!

• Tuesday, Dec. 13: in the Library from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Wednesday, Dec 14: in the student life office from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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. 

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.

Today marks our final Friday @ Fox visit day of the semester. Prospective students will participate in a campus tour, visit classes, eat lunch on campus, and tour academic departments of interest.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is asking students and employees to help make visitors feel the Be Known promise during their time on campus tomorrow.

A couple of things to note:

• Please plan to park in areas outside of the Stevens lot if possible to ensure enough spaces for visitors.
• There will be tours rotating through campus and residence areas at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.

Contact Miranda Davidson at mdavidson@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.

Come stop by the Murdock Library today (Friday) between 10 a.m. and noon to get a free donut! The only catch is you have to show that you follow the Psychology Club on Instagram!

Sorry for the mix-up with dates! We will be there today! Contact Lila Coddington at lcoddington21@georgefox.edu with any questions.

As you are wrapping up your classes and tying a bow on your finals, Christmas is quickly approaching. While spending time with family and friends, eating delicious food, and celebrating Christmas and New Year’s, the month-long winter break is also a great time to apply for scholarships!

Not sure where to start? We recommend checking out George Fox donor-funded scholarships! All you have to do is submit one application, which could give you the opportunity to be matched with one of our 200-plus donor-funded scholarships.

You can start your application here at georgefox.awardspring.com.

If you have questions about the donor-funded application, please contact Brennan Rains at brains@georgefox.edu.

Merry Christmas, Bruins, and a Happy New Year!