The Daily Bruin

Tomorrow (Tuesday), a state-required test of the elevator and fire systems in the Hadlock Student Center, Brandt Hall and Newlin Hall will take place.

During the elevator test, the elevator will not be operational. During the fire systems test, the lights will strobe and the horns will sound intermittently for a minimum of 30 minutes and a maximum of an hour and a half. During the testing, the buildings will need to be empty, as the fire safety system will be offline.

If you plan to be inside the buildings that day and wish to be notified when the testing will begin, please contact Plant Services at plantservices@georgefox.edu with your phone number and email and we can contact you.

Unfortunately, we will only be able to provide a 15-minute advanced notice before you will need to vacate the buildings. Thank you for your patience as we conduct these vital tests.

On Tuesday, Dec. 15, the construction project currently blocking the north entrance to the Hoover/Wood-Mar parking lot will greatly expand. The university has granted permission for crews to use the Stevens Center parking lot for their pipe installation project.

In addition to the currently blocked entrance to the Hoover/Wood-Mar parking lot, both entrances to the Stevens Center parking lot will be blocked. You are welcome to park in the River Street lot, the Pennington lot, or along the south side of Sheridan Street.

The installation of pipe along Sherman Street should be completed by the end of the day, so the parking lot closure only applies to Tuesday. In addition, Meridian Street will be closed for at least one hour during the day.

We expect the parking lots and entrances to be open again the following day. Thank you for your patience!

On Thursday, Dec. 17, a state-required test of the elevator and fire systems in the Stevens Center, EHS, Hoover, Murdock Library, Ross, Bauman, Duke Athletic Center, Gulley and Le Shana halls will take place.

During the elevator test, the elevator will not be operational. During the fire systems test, the lights will strobe and the horns will sound intermittently for a minimum of 30 minutes and a maximum of an hour and a half. During the testing, the buildings will need to be empty, as the fire safety system will be offline.

If you plan to be inside these buildings that day and wish to be notified when the testing will begin, please contact Plant Services at plantservices@georgefox.edu with your phone number and email and we can contact you.

Unfortunately, we will only be able to provide a 15-minute advanced notice before you will need to vacate the buildings. Thank you for your patience as we conduct these vital tests.

On Tuesday, Dec. 15, a state-required test of the elevator and fire systems in the Hadlock Student Center, Brandt Hall and Newlin Hall will take place.

During the elevator test, the elevator will not be operational. During the fire systems test, the lights will strobe and the horns will sound intermittently for a minimum of 30 minutes and a maximum of an hour and a half. During the testing, the buildings will need to be empty, as the fire safety system will be offline.

If you plan to be inside the buildings that day and wish to be notified when the testing will begin, please contact Plant Services at plantservices@georgefox.edu with your phone number and email and we can contact you.

Unfortunately, we will only be able to provide a 15-minute advanced notice before you will need to vacate the buildings. Thank you for your patience as we conduct these vital tests.

The city of Newberg is continuing its work on the drain lines in Newberg. Tomorrow (Thursday), they will be closing a portion of Meridian Street for approximately three to five hours, starting in the morning. Please be advised.

Thank you! 

Resident Assistant (RA) and Assistant Area Coordinator (AAC) applications will be available and open to undergraduate students on Monday, Jan. 4, online. For the application and more resources and information, visit this link.

Hope to see you apply in January! Questions? Contact Residence Life (reslife@georgefox.edu).

Interested in applying for an assistant area coordinator role for next school year? All current or past RAs who are interested in applying are invited to join a Zoom meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 15.

You will get the chance to listen to current AACs share about their experiences being AACs and answer questions, with the hope they can help you decide if you want to apply. We would love to see you there! 

If interested, click here to register. Questions? Contact Kristina Van Der Eems at kvandereems@georgefox.edu.

Time to knock out your “last-minute gift” list! Today (Wednesday) and online only, get 30% off T-shirts, sweatshirts and hats from the Bruin Store. Visit our website for details. 

If you’re local, you are always welcome to pick up your order in the store (please specify at checkout)! We will be here from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and open by appointment only.

Once you receive notification that your order is ready to be picked up, call the store at 503-554-2540 and schedule a time to come in. 

The financial aid office is looking to hire two student interns for the upcoming spring 2021 term. Are you a highly organized individual with an attention to detail and accuracy, good interpersonal and communication skills, and an ability to work well with a team? These internships may be great opportunities for you! 

Please check out our job postings and apply for our financial aid counselor intern and our Scholarship Resource Center intern positions.

These applications could close at any time, with a final date of Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, so apply now! 

The Office for Spiritual Life invites the George Fox community to observe the Advent season with our 2020 Advent Reader.

This year’s reader includes Bible passages along with music selections created by students in the George Fox music program. We pray you have a blessed Advent season as your prepare your hearts for the celebration of Jesus’ birth.

Join Student Activities for our holiday Instagram challenges each Thursday leading up to Christmas! 

By 11:59 p.m. two days before the challenge, DM your photo submission to @gfuactivities on Instagram.

• Dec. 10: Best Christmas Craft – Have you made your own ornaments, cards, or creative Christmas DIYs? Send them to us! (Deadline: Dec. 8 at 11:59 p.m.)
• Dec. 17: Best Gingerbread House – Put your decorating skills to the test and let us see your best gingerbread house! (Deadline: Dec. 15 at 11:59 p.m.)
• Dec. 24: Ugliest Christmas Sweater – Create or buy your own Ugly Christmas Sweater and send it to us to judge! (Deadline: Dec. 22 at 11:59 p.m.)

Questions? Contact us at activities@georgefox.edu.

The university’s theatre program invites you to join us for a special online production of Charles Dickins’ classic A Christmas Carol, an audio show presented like an old-time radio drama, later this month.

This delightful digital file for your ears (there is no visual component to it) will be available at your convenience between Friday, Dec. 18, and Sunday, Dec. 27.

Students and employees of the university are entitled to one complimentary ticket, available by contacting Kathy Harris at kharris@georgefox.edu.

Here are ticket instructions:

• Once you purchase your ticket at this link, you will be sent an access code and a link to the online audio file. Watch for the link in your email from ShowTix4U.
• Your access code can be used for a 48-hour “listening window” anytime between Dec. 18 and Dec. 27. The app allows you to rewind at any time and to listen to it as often as you’d like during your 48-hour window. Note: You will have 48 hours to listen to the production once you open the link.

For more information about the show, visit the theatre department’s website.

RA and AAC applications will be available and open to undergraduate students on Monday, Jan. 4, online. For the application and more resources and information, visit this link.

Hope to see you apply in January! Questions? Contact Kristina Van Der Eems (kvandereems@georgefox.edu).

Our donor-funded scholarships application is now open for traditional undergraduate students! Through “Student Resources” in your MyGeorgeFox portal you have access to complete just one application and essay for the opportunity to be matched with over 200 of our donor-funded scholarships.

Our donor-funded scholarships range from $500 to $15,000! These scholarships have a variety of criteria – from academic major and grade level, to background and financial need. Once your application and essay are submitted, you are put in the running for the scholarships you qualify for. It’s that easy! 

If you’re looking for a way to fill the gap for the 2021-22 academic year, this is a great opportunity! There’s no better time than during the holiday break to settle down and complete some scholarship applications. 

Deadlines and dates to remember: 
Feb. 17: Application closes 
Feb. 19: Letters of Recommendation due (when applicable) 

Questions? Reach out to our Scholarship Resource Center at scholarships@georgefox.edu.

To reduce cost over winter break, several trash bins and recycling containers will be locked. The trash and recycling bins that are available are as follows:

Trash locations open:

• Brandt – One bin of two (central to Newlin, Brandt and Le Shana)
• Canyon Commons
• Hiebert House
• Minthorn – North Street
• Roberts Center
• Stevens Center
• Winters Apartments
• Woolman Apartments

Recycling locations open:

• Canyon Commons
• Minthorn – North Street
• Roberts Center
• Stevens Center
• Thomas Center

To avoid messes and to discourage vermin, do not drop trash or recycling in areas with locked bins.

Thank you! Questions? Contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu.

The Richter Committee is pleased to let you know that a series of video presentations from our 2020-21 Richter Scholars is available for viewing on YouTube. In lieu of a poster symposium during fall semester, we asked each participant to record a five- to eight-minute presentation of their research.

You are encouraged to view the videos and send your thanks, encouragement and questions to the individual scholars. Their work is outstanding, and we would like to celebrate this achievement with them. You can access the videos at this link.

Be on the lookout for a second cohort of scholars to present later in spring semester.

Do you want a copy of this year’s The Student Collective? And, if so, how would you like to receive it? We want your opinion! Please fill out this Google Form!

The Hadlock Student Center will remain closed until further notice. Indoor recreation facilities are unfortunately outlined as a prohibited activity at this time.

Once we can get our cases down in Yamhill County and reach a lower risk category, then we may reopen. Thank you for your patience!

Student Activities is hiring event staff for spring 2021! If you’re looking for a way to get involved on campus in a fun, high-energy environment, consider applying for a Student Activities position.

Find out more information here. The deadline to apply is tomorrow (Friday, Dec. 4) at 11:59 p.m.

Do you miss good stories? Are you tired of boring audio books? Are you wondering what you’re gonna fill your time with this extended Christmas break?

I can help you: check this out! Average Folks is an audio show where big questions are the heart of society, prophets are government sanctioned, the grass is red, and spookily colorful creatures lurk in the corner. This new project was crafted this semester by some of our very own students!

Give our Beta episode a listen, and consider supporting the project! Visit Averagefolks.wordpress.com for more information, available wherever you get your podcasts! (Contains mature language and themes)

Questions? Contact Elyse Bradford (ebradford17@georgefox.edu).