The Daily Bruin

We want to remind you that George Fox University is committed to providing a Christ-centered community that fosters safe living, learning and working settings for students, employees and visitors. A core value of this institution is to maintain a respectful environment for all individuals that is free of the following:

• Sexual harassment
• Sexual assault
• Domestic violence
• Dating violence
• Stalking
• Harassment and discrimination
• Bias-related incidents and hate crimes

These behaviors and actions are contrary to the mission, values and lifestyle standards of our community. It is our firm belief that engaging in any aspect of these behaviors is unacceptable and will not be tolerated by members of the George Fox community. Should an incident of this nature occur, the person is strongly encouraged to report the incident to university personnel.

As we move into finals week, please note that our confidential campus advocate remains available on Monday, Apr. 26th via virtual appointments (contact jgebhard20@georgefox.edu to schedule) and in-person walk-in appointments on Thursday, Apr. 29th, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

You are also encouraged to contact the Title IX Coordinator to make a report.

Jenny Elsey
jelsey@georgefox.edu
503-554-2318
Office Location: Intercultural Resource Center

With mixed emotions, the student life office invites you to a celebration and farewell of our beloved Jenny Elsey.

Please come to an open house this Wednesday, April 28, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Intercultural Resource Center on East Sheridan Street.

You are welcome to bring a card, but we will have some artistic options for people to participate in to share their care for Jenny.

Please contact Jere Witherspoon (jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu) in student life if you have any questions.

Today (Monday) the Third Culture Kid club will be hosting a picnic at the Intercultural Resource Center on campus from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

There will be pizza, games, and good company so make sure to join if you’re needing a break from the craziness of finals week!

If you have any questions feel free to reach out to Victoria Prieto at vprieto17@georgefox.edu

Please take a few minutes to complete the George Fox Library Survey. The library is seeking feedback on the quality of our services, collections, and spaces, and we’d love to know your thoughts. The survey should take about five minutes and your response is anonymous.

Questions? Contact Kate Wimer (kwimer@georgefox.edu).

If you are looking for some fun in the sun, stop by Hadlock and rent a paddle board or kayak for the entire day for only $7!

The deal will run until this Saturday, May 1, and is only applicable today (Monday) through Friday. All rentals must be returned the same day as the pick up to get the deal.

Questions? Contact Sarah Kotel (skotel15@georgefox.edu).

Pick up your free copy of George Fox’s yearbook, The Student Collective Volume VII, in Canyon Commons every day except Wednesday during finals week. We’ll be distributing them from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., so swing by!

For those who had them sent to their mailbox, the mailroom will notify you when you can pick them up. At the latest, they must be picked up by Friday, April 30, at 4:30 p.m. Employees are also welcome to pick up a copy of the yearbook for their departments.

For more information on distribution or the online version, check out our Instagram page or our website.

Disclaimer: The Student Collective has a limited number of copies and are given out on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Bruin Store is raffling off 35 prizes to celebrate the end of the year, ending this Thursday, April 29. Each prize is valued between $5 and $45, the raffle is open to everyone, and there is no limit on how many raffle tickets you can get!

There are three ways to be entered to win:

• Make a purchase of any amount in the Bruin Store 
• Find Pennington in his graduation cap
  • Come see us, and we will fill you in!
• Place an online order to be picked up in store
  • This is a fantastic way for families of graduates to order gifts ahead of time!

Winners will be drawn on Friday, April 30, and will be called to be notified that they won. Prizes can be picked up any time during graduation weekend.

Bruin Store hours during graduation weekend:

• Friday, April 30, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Saturday, May 1, from 1 to 7 p.m.
• Sunday, May 2, from 1 to 5 p.m.

Questions? Contact Paige Jacobs (pjacobs@georgefox.edu).

Portland Seminary invites you to join the first conversation of a three-part series this Wednesday, April 28, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. This is a free online event; please register here.

The first talk, “Reading the Gospels While Black,” will feature N.T. Wright and Esau McCaulley. This event is co-hosted by Portland Seminary, Regent College, and Seattle Pacific University.

Questions? Contact Gaby Viesca (gviesca@georgefox.edu).

Please note: Campus Public Safety normally doesn’t allow vehicles to remain on campus during the summer if the owner isn’t currently taking classes.

Exceptions to this policy are as follows:

• Student is on Juniors Abroad or winter/summer serve trip
• Student lives too far away to easily drive home
• International students who purchase vehicles here and return home for breaks
• Students on official George Fox activities (sports activities/academic trips etc.)

If a student falls within those categories, they may fill out the Vehicles Left on Campus Policy Form, agreeing to the requirements. This form must be completed before you leave campus, and you must leave a key with Campus Public Safety before leaving your vehicle on campus. 

Any vehicle left on campus without the key being left with security is subject to tow at your expense due to Plant Services/construction activity all around campus during the summer.

For all other students, it is recommended to leave your car off-campus with a friend who can drive it and watch it, as George Fox is not responsible for any theft or damage to your vehicle while left unattended on campus.

Do not abandon your car on city streets, as the city of Newberg will tow it as an “abandoned vehicle” after 72 hours.

Questions? Call Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 or email Elrike Shaw (eshaw@georgefox.edu).

The university community is invited to attend an open house to honor professor Brent Weaver tomorrow (Tuesday) from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Alumni Plaza. In case of bad weather, the Bauman lobby/porch will be used.

Brent will be presented an emeritus honor at noon. Please bring cards or letters for him to read later.

Two days later, on Thursday, April 29, join us for an open house to honor professor Kenn Willson from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Alumni Plaza (or in the Bauman lobby/porch if the weather is poor).

We will present Kenn with an emeritus honor at 3:45 p.m. Please bring a card or letter with your well wishes for him.

Questions? Contact Kathy Harris (kharris@georgefox.edu).

George Fox is partnering with Hillsboro Airporter to provide a shuttle service to Portland International Airport and the train station.

Students will be expected to work directly with Hillsboro Airporter to reserve their spot. If you make your reservations more than 24 hours in advance, Hillsboro Airporter can group you together. Click here to learn more and reserve your spot.

Hillsboro Airporter accepts cash or credit card for payment. Parents can call Hillsboro Airporter with a credit card to pay for their student’s fare. It offers 24/7 service.

Questions? Contact Jere Witherspoon (jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2316).

At the end of every school year many students have good, reusable items that they do not want to take home over the summer. These items often include blankets, clothing, kitchen supplies, small appliances, radios, room decorations, small furniture, etc. In an effort to keep the dumpsters from overflowing and to be better stewards of the resources, Phase II was initiated.  We are happy to receive reusable items that students do not want to take home starting on April 24 and going through May 2 at 4 p.m.

The items donated are sorted and made available to summer students and staff, with the remainder of the items being given to different organizations in the local area.

Collection locations will only be available in the following dorm lobbies: Newlin, Le Shana, Brandt, Gulley, Edwards, Pennington, Hobson, Macy, Sutton, and Beebe.

There will also be a drop off location at Plant Services in or near the receiving bay located to the left of the main entrance during normal business hours.

Please consider the following as you think about donating to Phase II:

• Place donated items in bags inside the barrels labeled “Phase II”
• Do not place trash inside barrels labeled “Phase II”
• Do not donate undergarments, socks, or soiled items.
• Do not donate large furniture or appliances
• Do not place food in the barrels
• Do not place chemicals in the barrels
• Computers, Monitors, and TV’s can be placed beside the Phase II barrels. Please leave a note if it is broken.

There will also be large dumpsters for trash located on campus. One will be located near Macy, one between Brandt and Gully, and one behind Klages.

At the end of every school year many students have good, reusable items that they do not want to take home over the summer. These items often include blankets, clothing, kitchen supplies, small appliances, radios, room decorations, small furniture, etc. In an effort to keep the dumpsters from overflowing and to be better stewards of the resources, Phase II was initiated.  We are happy to receive reusable items that students do not want to take home starting on April 24 and going through May 2 at 4 p.m.

The items donated are sorted and made available to summer students and staff, with the remainder of the items being given to different organizations in the local area.

Collection locations will only be available in the following dorm lobbies: Newlin, Le Shana, Brandt, Gulley, Edwards, Pennington, Hobson, Macy, Sutton, and Beebe.

There will also be a drop off location at Plant Services in or near the receiving bay located to the left of the main entrance during normal business hours.

Please consider the following as you think about donating to Phase II:

• Place donated items in bags inside the barrels labeled “Phase II”
• Do not place trash inside barrels labeled “Phase II”
• Do not donate undergarments, socks, or soiled items.
• Do not donate large furniture or appliances
• Do not place food in the barrels
• Do not place chemicals in the barrels
• Computers, Monitors, and TV’s can be placed beside the Phase II barrels. Please leave a note if it is broken.

There will also be large dumpsters for trash located on campus. One will be located near Macy, one between Brandt and Gully, and one behind Klages.

Come watch the great films that the cinematic arts students have produced over the year tonight (Saturday) from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. There is lower capacity due to COVID restrictions, so seats are first come, first serve. We will also be live-streaming the event if you are unable to attend in person.

We are showing lots of great films this year, and there will be an awards ceremony at the end to honor the winner of each category. It is bound to be a fun evening of viewing!

See you there! Questions? Contact Russell Bowen (rbowen17@georgefox.edu).

If you are looking for some fun in the sun, stop by Hadlock and rent a paddle board or kayak for the entire day for only $7!

The deal will run until Saturday, May 1, and is only applicable Monday through Friday. All rentals must be returned the same day as the pick-up to get the deal.

Questions? Contact Sarah Kotel (skotel15@georgefox.edu).

Have you got game? Beginning this fall, you’ll get a chance to prove it with the university’s launch of an esports program!

That’s right: We’ll be competing against other colleges and universities nationwide as a member of the National Association of Collegiate Esports, the official governing body of collegiate esports. A coach will be named soon, as will the games we will be playing.

George Fox will be the only school in the Northwest Conference with an esports program, and we’ll be one of just a handful of universities to offer it in the Pacific Northwest. We’ll field both intramural and intercollegiate programs, and both men and women are invited to compete.

Want to learn more? Check out georgefox.gg. We’re counting on you for a successful launch!

As we approach the end of the academic year, campus public safety would like to remind the George Fox community of a few helpful safety tips. While the Newberg campus is located in a generally safe location, unfortunately, crimes and emergencies can occur in any location and at any time of day.

We encourage you to program campus public safety’s phone number into your cell phone so that it is available in case you need it. We are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week: 503-554-2090.

The following are some of the reasons why you may want to give us a call:

• If you feel unsafe: safety escorts are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year and can escort you to your destination.
• In case of an emergency: first, call 911, and then call campus public safety; we can coordinate with emergency first responders to help direct them to your location.
• If you need roadside assistance: we are happy to assist in unlocking your car or giving you a jump start if your battery is dead.
• If you’re locked out of your room: campus policy requires that you first try calling a RA from your living area. If you are unable to reach an RA, then you are welcome to call campus public safety and we will make our best effort to respond as soon as we are available.
• To report a crime or accident: if you need to report a crime or accident, we can connect you to the proper George Fox department or off-campus agency to complete and file a report.
  

A victim of a crime is never at fault and should not be blamed for his or her actions. For those who would like to know what precautions they can take in order to reduce the risk of victimization, we offer the following tips:

• Let someone know where you are going, your expected travel time, and how long you plan on being in that location.
• If you are running or walking in the evening, wear bright or reflective clothing to make yourself more visible to drivers and to help someone spot you faster in case of an emergency.
• Also, if you are running or walking in the evening, go with someone or a group of people you trust. (If you choose this option, be sure to wear the appropriate face coverings.) Stay in well-lit, highly visible areas. Stay in familiar areas and avoid shortcuts.
• Be aware of your surroundings and walk with purpose. Distractions like using your cell phone while walking can make you particularly vulnerable.
• In regards to electronics, be sure that your phone is charged before traveling. Wear only one earbud while you walk and keep your volume low.
• Do not leave valuable items in your car in an open view. Park in well-lit areas where it will be safe for you to return to at night. Take note of where you park so that you can easily locate your car again.

Questions? Call campus public safety at 503-554-2090 or email Elrike Shaw at eshaw@georgefox.edu. Campus public safety officers are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

Are you interested in being a Peer Advisor next semester? If you’ve been thinking about applying, now is the time to make it happen! Take a look at the job description, then complete an application. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by Monday, April 26.

Peer Advisors play an integral role in assisting new students’ transition to George Fox. They assist with Welcome Weekend and a new co-curricular “Bruin Adventure” program designed to engage the heart, mind, and soul of each new student as they learn in community with their neighbors.

The Peer Advisor hiring process is running late this year due to changes in the curriculum, including the end of LIBA 100. 

Check out the FAQs page for more information about the fall 2021 plans.

Contact Rick Muthiah (rmuthiah@georgefox.edu) with questions.

Come watch the great films that the cinematic arts students have produced over the year tomorrow (Saturday) from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. There is lower capacity due to COVID restrictions, so seats are first come, first serve. We will also be live-streaming the event if you are unable to attend in person.

We are showing lots of great films this year, and there will be an awards ceremony at the end to honor the winner of each category. It is bound to be a fun evening of viewing!

See you there! Questions? Contact Russell Bowen (rbowen17@georgefox.edu).

Come to the quad today (Friday) to celebrate the end of the semester with a free crepe! The George Fox Civility Project is providing a crepe free to any student or employee who takes a brief civility poll.

The event will run from 9 a.m. to noon just outside Klages. See you there!

Questions? Contact Ron Mock at rmock@georgefox.edu.