The Daily Bruin

Calling all readers and writers of Young Adult Fiction! Young Adult (YA) fiction is one of the hottest writing genres going, and George Fox is blessed to have an award-winning YA author in its English department: Guadalupe Garcia McCall.

This spring, Professor McCall is offering a special course in writing Young Adult Fiction. The class will be an introduction to the genre; you will read several examples of YA fiction and will have the opportunity to develop your own YA novel.

The class (WRIT 465A) will meet at 9:25 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Questions? Contact Professor McCall at ggarciamccall@georgefox.edu. You can check out Professor McCall’s publications and writing awards here.

Please fill out this anonymous form to help promote accessibility in the Hadlock Student Center.

Thank you,
Disability Awareness and Advocacy Subcommittee

Plan now to join us for this year’s Christmas concert, O Holy Night, scheduled Friday, Dec. 10, through Sunday, Dec. 12. We will host 7:30 p.m. concerts on Friday and Saturday and a 2:30 p.m. matinee Sunday.

Staff may have two complimentary tickets for any night. Students and employees also are invited to attend a formal dress rehearsal at 7:30 p.m. Thursday free of charge, for which there will be general seating (please be sure to use social distancing when possible).

Tickets for the Thursday concert are available from Kathy Harris in Ross 101 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., until 700 seats are given away. Masks must be worn to each performance (no exceptions).

Tickets for the Friday through Sunday concerts are available online at this link. The system automatically puts a gray (social distance) seat between each selection, so select your spots and don’t space them out. For those who can’t attend in person, a livestream of Sunday’s concert will be available here.

Poinsettias ($10) and Christmas trees ($20) will be for sale after the last concert on Sunday (cash and checks only).

Contact Kathy Harris (kharris@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Sign up with a partner through IMLeagues for our upcoming cornhole tournament! The event will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. this Saturday, Dec. 4. Register by Friday at 11:59 p.m. to participate!

First-place winners will receive an intramural champion shirt, mask, and a place on our intramural champions wall!

Please contact Emiline Bova (ebova19@georgefox.edu) if you have any questions.

Join us remotely or in person at the Wheeler eSports arena for University Recreation’s first eSports event: Super Smash Bros!

If interested, sign up here. To play from home, you will need a Nintendo device. The tournament will take place from 8 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 3.

The deadline to sign up is tomorrow (Thursday) at midnight!

Please email Angel Glockling (aglockling@georgefox.edu) if you have any questions.

The George Fox section of the Society of Women Engineers is hosting its last “Chill with SWE” event tomorrow (Thursday) at 7 p.m. in the FoxHole.

All are welcome to play Kahoot! and enjoy snacks, and there will be a $15 Target gift card for the Kahoot! champion!

Questions? Email swe@georgefox.edu.

You have the unique opportunity to participate in research over Zoom for a chance to get a $10 gift card!

Participation would involve two short assessments that involve telling stories and answering questions. Each assessment will take about 20 to 30 minutes. Click here to sign up.

Questions? Contact B. Cameron Stumpf (bstumpf16@georgefox.edu).

Interested in helping keep your Newberg community clean and looking nice? Volunteer on Saturday, Dec. 4, to do community service and clean up debris along Springbrook Road.

Van transportation is currently TBD, so please use your own transportation and join us by at 8 a.m. The meeting place address is 512 S. Springbrook Road.

Sign up here and come help serve your community! Those who sign up will receive an email about available van transportation if we get a volunteer driver. God bless!

Questions? Contact Aric Bergers at abergers18@georgefox.edu.

The Maker Hub is hosting Santa’s workshop events for students and employees who would like to give quality handmade gifts for Christmas this year. Come make custom leather goods, jewelry, linens, keychains and more today (Wednesday), and on Friday, Dec. 3. All tools and materials are provided, free of charge, by the Maker Hub!

After you’ve made your creation(s), join us in the Maker Hub on Monday, Dec. 6, to wrap your workshop gifts, decorate Christmas cookies, eat mac and cheese, and watch Elf. Wrapping paper and food are provided!

We hope you take advantage of these fantastic opportunities:

Workshop Dates

• Wednesday, Dec. 1, 4 to 6 p.m.
• Friday, Dec. 3, 2 to 5 p.m.

Gift-Wrapping Party

• Monday, Dec. 6, 7 to 9 p.m.
• Showing of Elf starts at 8 p.m.

Questions? Contact Emily Erickson at eerickson18@georgefox.edu.

Please join us for the annual Christmas tree lighting today (Tuesday) from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. There will be carols, cookies, and hot cider in the Stevens Center’s atrium.

Questions? Contact Michelle Dawson at mdawson@georgefox.edu.

Please join us this week for chapel on Tuesday morning (Advent chapel) and Wednesday evening (continuing our series in the Gospel of Luke).

We’ll meet at 10:50 a.m. this morning and at 7 p.m. tomorrow night, both in Bauman Auditorium. See you there!

We’re excited to host our next CREO paint night! “Creo” translates to “create’ in Latin. We will have a special Christmas-themed event, and we will be painting wood slices!

Join us at 6 p.m. tonight (Tuesday) in Canyon Commons 102 & 103 for a fun, relaxing and creative experience. All skill levels are welcome, and all supplies will be provided. Just be sure to wear something that you don’t mind getting a little paint on!

Spiritual life credit will be available for this event. We hope to see you there!

If you have any questions, contact Stephanie Lopez (slopez@georgefox.edu).

This weekend is the Gatsby Gala! The winter formal will be from 8 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4, at the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum in McMinnville!

There will be hors d’oeuvres, a photo booth, and plenty of dancing! Tickets will be on sale in Canyon Commons Tuesday and Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m., and will also be available in the student life office in Hadlock during office hours through Dec. 3.

Coming Up:

• Holiday Hangout: Friday, Dec. 10, Quad & Stevens Center
  5-7 p.m.: Art Walk Bingo
  7-9 p.m.: Christmas Activities and Art Market

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Want to play some volleyball for a good cause? We are super excited to host a volleyball tournament to raise awareness of human trafficking. Both students and employees are welcome to participate.

Join us from 7 to 8:30 p.m. this Friday, Dec. 3, for our “Battle for Blue Heart” tournament in the Hadlock Student Center. Spread the word, and use this form to sign up.

Questions? Contact Lyla Roy at lroy21@georgefox.edu.

The Maker Hub is hosting Santa’s workshop events for students and employees who would like to give quality handmade gifts for Christmas this year. Come make custom leather goods, jewelry, linens, keychains and more tomorrow (Wednesday) and Friday, Dec. 3. All tools and materials are provided, free of charge, by the Maker Hub!

After you’ve made your creation(s), join us in the Maker Hub on Monday, Dec. 6, to wrap your workshop gifts, decorate Christmas cookies, eat mac and cheese, and watch Elf. Wrapping paper and food are provided!

We hope you take advantage of these fantastic opportunities:

Workshop Dates

• Wednesday, Dec. 1, 4-6 p.m.
• Friday, Dec. 3, 2-5 p.m.

Gift-Wrapping Party

• Monday, Dec. 6, 7-9 p.m.
• Showing of Elf starts at 8 p.m.

Questions? Contact Emily Erickson at eerickson18@georgefox.edu.

Do you have a thirst for glorious battle? The university’s Fencing Club has just the event for you! We are hosting a melee battle with foam-padded weaponry tomorrow (Wednesday) from 4 to 5 p.m. on Hadlock’s third basketball court!

We have swords, shields, axes, spears and more, all safety-padded for reasonable use. Invite your friends and face them head on in the epic fight for honor!

All foam weapons and gear will be provided. There is no cost to attend, and no prior experience is necessary.

Swing by for sparring like you’ve never seen before! If you have any questions, email Mark Berglin at mberglin19@georgefox.edu.

Join University Recreation for two outdoor recreation workshops at the Hadlock Student Center this weekend. These are free and open to students and employees. Invite your friends, and we will see you there!

• Backcountry Cooking (with lunch provided)
  Saturday, Dec. 4 (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
• Basic Outdoor Navigation: Map & Compass Skills
  Sunday, Dec. 5 (2-4 p.m.)

Have questions? Please email AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

Want help with a paper? Looking for support on how to stay organized and study for tests as finals get closer?

If so, you can book an appointment with the Academic Resource Center (ARC) and finish the semester strong. Be sure to schedule early, because appointments fill up fast this time of year.

Questions? Contact Hannah Jackson (hjackson@georgefox.edu) or visit our website.

Did you know George Fox University has a YouTube channel? New content is uploaded every week.

Watch students share their experiences at George Fox University through the “Life@Fox” and “Flippin’ Thru My Phone” videos. You can also learn more about programs from our “Fox Fast Facts” series, including our undergraduate, graduate, ADP and digital offerings.

Plus, amazing Christmas content will be coming soon, and you won’t want to miss it!

Please subscribe here to stay up-to-date!

Questions? Contact Amanda Howard at ahoward@georgefox.edu.

Come join the Nursing Club for some Christmas cheer!

We are hosting an ugly sweater Christmas party from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Roberts Center on Friday, Dec. 10. Tasty holiday food and snacks will be provided, as well as cookie decorating and ornament making.

If you come, please bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Bruin Community Pantry.

Happy Holidays from the Nursing Club!

Questions? Contact Kendyl Sandersen at ksandersen19@georgefox.edu.