The Daily Bruin

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.

We know this year has been different than many of us expected. To help us understand your current experience we have a few questions for you to answer. This survey, conducted by the student life office, is intended to help us know how we can adjust our programs and services to better meet your needs. Please take five minutes to fill it out.

All entries with a valid email will be submitted for a chance to win Apple AirPods. As well, we will be selecting four winners from this survey for $25 Amazon gift cards.

Questions? Contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Yamhill County is moving back to “high risk” effective today (Friday). As part of this, Hadlock Student Center’s capacities will be reduced in accordance with Oregon Health Authority guidelines.

Please continue to reserve slots for working out by using the IM Leagues app on your computer or phone. Upon arrival, please continue to check in with our front desk staff before using the facility.

As a final reminder, please continue to give other patrons space when in the facility, and disinfect your equipment using the provided wipes. To make reservations, click here. 

Questions? Contact AJ Heil (aheil@georgefox.edu).

We still have room on a whitewater rafting trip offered through Campus Recreation’s OREC program tomorrow (Saturday) at the Klickitat River in Washington.

This is a great opportunity to take a break from studying to be refreshed by spending time outside with other students! No prior rafting experience is necessary. We will provide lunch, transportation, guiding, and equipment!

If you are interested in attending, please click here for more details and to register. 

Questions? Contact AJ Heil (aheil@georgefox.edu).

Julia James, the ARC coordinator, will be leaving George Fox at the end of the month to become director of the Academic Success Center at Central Washington University.

Drop by the Murdock Library today (Friday) between 1 and 3 p.m. to celebrate as we host Julia James’ Sendoff Soiree.

Bring an herb, spice or kitchen gadget to outfit Julia’s new home, or just yourself!

Questions? Contact Andrea Abernathy (aabernathy@georgefox.edu) or Rick Muthiah (rmuthiah@georgefox.edu).

Enter a drawing to win one of 10 $10 Amazon gift cards just by taking this short survey about Campus Public Safety. Please take a couple minutes right now, tell us your thoughts and experiences, and be entered to win!

Questions? Contact Bill Buhrow (bbuhrow@georgefox.edu).

In January 2022, selected George Fox students are traveling to the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. The festival is widely regarded as the most prestigious annual showcase for new work from American and international independent filmmakers.

Alongside the Sundance Festival, our students will also be attending the Windrider Forum, a venue for conversations about the intersections of faith and film.

The tentative dates for the trip are Jan. 23-29. Attending students will be required to notify professors in advance of anticipated absences and create appropriate academic work plans. Personal costs for students will be approximately $975 (not including food and incidentals), depending on airline and lodging costs.

You do not need to be a cinematic arts or communication major to attend. Applications from all full-time George Fox undergraduate students will be considered, but we will be limited to traveling with approximately 10 selected students.

Applications received by Wednesday, April 28, will receive first consideration. You can apply at this link.

During the Spring 2022 semester, CMCO 285/485, a selected topics course, will be offered on “Independent Cinema,” and will connect to the Sundance trip experience. Students will have the option (it is not a requirement) to register for this course to receive credit connected to the Sundance and later semester experiences.

Further questions? Contact Professor Steve Classen in the Department of Communication & Cinematic Arts at sclassen@georgefox.edu.

Come to the quad tomorrow (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.

The George Fox Pre-Dental Club will be hosting an informational webinar tomorrow (Friday) from 7 to 7:45 p.m. via Zoom (passcode: zZ36gz). This is intended for students interested in learning more about applying to dental school.

This webinar will include information about how to apply to dental school. We will cover prerequisite classes, required shadowing hours, taking the DAT, and more! We will also be answering any questions you may have about the application process or the field of dentistry in general.

All are welcome, even if you are unsure if dentistry is the path for you. Questions? Contact Keoni Lynam (klynam17@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).

Please join the Department of Sociology on Zoom for our senior research presentation today (Thursday) from noon to 1:15 p.m. You can join any session that interests you.

Each session will have approximately a 10-minute presentation and a five-minute Q&A. Here’s the schedule:

• 12:05-12:20 p.m., Meg Cecil: “Combatting Sex Trafficking: Can Sex Workers Do It Better?”
• 12:20-12:35 p.m., Meghan Elford: “Decriminalizing Sex Work Could Change United States Healthcare”
• 12:35-12:50 p.m., Taylor Morris: “Political Conservatism and Attitudes toward Government Spending on Crime and Law Enforcement: Findings from the General Social Survey Since 1974”
• 12:50-1:05 p.m. Satoshi Seth: “Belonging in a Christian University: Findings from George Fox Belonging Survey”

Questions? Please contact Young-IL Kim at ykim@georgefox.edu.

The College of Physical Therapy will host its third annual Health and Wellness Week from Monday, May 17, through Wednesday, May 19, at the new Medical Sciences Building.

Three free classes will be offered:

• Nutrition: Monday, May 17, from 6 to 7 p.m.
• Spine Care: Tuesday, May 18, from 6 to 7 p.m.
• Exercise: Wednesday, May 19, from 6 to 7 p.m.

Click here for more information about each class and to register.

Questions? Contact Jason Brumitt (jbrumitt@georgefox.edu).

Have you lost a pair of glasses, earbuds or a water bottle? Are you missing keys? Your lost items may be in our lost and found at the Campus Public Safety office.

Please stop by to claim your items that have been turned in. If items remain unclaimed by Friday, April 30, they may be donated.

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

As you’re preparing to move out for the summer, bring your non-perishable food items and clean clothing to the Bruin Store!

We are a drop-off location for the Bruin Community Pantry and the Closet Project. The Closet Project is an initiative started by the Bruin Store to bring affordable semi-professional clothing to students and community members.

The initiative is 100% donation-based, every item is sold for $1, and every dollar is donated back to the Bruin Community Pantry. As you and your classmates have gotten involved, we have been able to stock not only semi-professional clothing, but athletic, casual, and outerwear as well.

If you have items that fit within these categories, please bring them by the Bruin Store during business hours. Any donated items which are outside of these categories will be given to a representative from Newberg High School, who donates them to students and families in need.

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

Hadlock and Campus Recreation are hosting a sand volleyball tournament this Sunday, April 25, at 1 p.m. Come out and enjoy the nice weather by participating in this fun-filled tournament!

The format will be 4-on-4 and will either be a double- or single-elimination event, depending on how many people register.

All students and employees are invited to participate. Anyone can create a team on IM Leagues to register. Register here.

Questions? Contact AJ Heil (aheil@georgefox.edu).

Campus Recreation invites you to participate in a campus and canyon cleanup on Earth Day, Thursday, April 22! The cleanup will be from 4 to 5:30 p.m. We will be picking up litter throughout campus and the canyon, not doing other forms of manual labor or landscaping.

Please fill out this form if you would like to help out. Campus Recreation will provide gloves, supplies and instructions for the event.

Please plan to meet in front of the Hadlock Student Center at 4 p.m. Family members (including children) and friends are welcome to attend, also!

See you there! Contact AJ Heil (aheil@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Campus Recreation invites you to come watch the 6-on-6 volleyball intramural championship game at the Hadlock Student Center at 8 p.m. tonight (Thursday)!

We will have an announcer and will be hyping up the game for others to get involved with and enjoy as spectators! Come early to grab a seat or a spot to watch.

Please keep in mind that properly worn face masks are required, and physical distancing between you and others of at least six feet must be maintained at all time. Please do not come if you are sick or experiencing signs and symptoms that could be related to sickness.

We look forward to having you cheer on your favorite team in the championship game!

If you have questions, please contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

The university community is invited to attend an open house to honor professor Brent Weaver on Tuesday, April 27, 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).

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

Please come to an open house on 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.

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.