The Daily Bruin

If you could teach someone about COVID-19 and the quarantine 100 years from now, what would you share? What records and artifacts would you give them to learn from? In 100 years where would historians find these records?

We in archives invite George Fox students and employees to share your COVID-19 story with this submission form. How has this pandemic impacted your life? What has this experience been like for you? Sharing your experiences now will help people in the future understand what life was like during the COVID-19 pandemic.

If you have any questions, contact Rachel Thomas at rthomas@georgefox.edu.

Are you interested in joining our worship bands next year? The Office for Spiritual Life will be hosting auditions during the first week of the fall semester.

We will send more information out during the summer about signing up for those auditions. Please email Jamie Johnson (jamiej@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

The spring edition of The Wineskin literary and art journal is now online! 

The Wineskin is a student-run publication showcasing the writing and art of George Fox students. Published once a semester, the magazine includes poetry, prose, photography, illustration and digital media.

Visit the thewineskin.com to read the art and writing of students and their commentary on peace during a chaotic time. Click this link to read! 

The Beebe Post Office will be locked for the summer but will still be accessible to students who need to check their mail. Students will need to call Campus Public Safety (503-554-2090) to gain access to their mailboxes.

Mail Services will continue to deliver mail on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for the duration of the summer. 

Students who have mailboxes in other buildings will also need to call Campus Public Safety in order to access their mailboxes. 

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

The Student Collective is collecting content for clubs during the 2019-20 school year! We would love to hear about your experiences and any photos you may have! Just fill out this form.

Questions? Write us at ascstudentcollective@georgefox.edu.

In order to mark the day we originally scheduled undergraduate commencement, we have created a virtual event for graduates, their families and friends to enjoy from wherever they are currently living at a time that is convenient.

After 8 a.m. today (Saturday), a virtual ceremony can be viewed. Visit this page for the link to watch the event, as well as links to a special commissioning message from University Pastor Jamie Noling-Auth and a special “Get to Know the Class of 2020” feature.

The virtual commencement ceremony features separate captioned versions in English, Spanish and Mandarin. This service is available on your desktop computer or mobile device.

Congratulations, graduates!

In order to mark the day we originally scheduled undergraduate commencement, we have created a virtual event for graduates, their families and friends to enjoy from wherever they are currently living at a time that is convenient.

After 8 a.m. tomorrow (Saturday, May 2), a virtual ceremony can be viewed in the on-demand section at this link. There are separate captioned versions available as well (English, Spanish and Mandarin). This service is available on your desktop computer or mobile device.

Congratulations, graduates!

If your contract ends soon and/or you will not be on campus through the summer, please bring over any cash or checks before you leave.

Please look around your desks and file cabinets to see if there are any lingering items that need to be deposited. Checks dated prior to June 30, 2020, must be deposited in the current fiscal year.

If you have any questions about deposits, please contact Heather Groenlund at 503-554-2173. Thank you and have a great summer!

The Student Collective is collecting content for clubs during the 2019-20 school year! We would love to hear about your experiences and any photos you may have! Just fill out this form.

Questions? Write us at ascstudentcollective@georgefox.edu.

Students: Please complete this important end-of-year survey that informs us how to allocate resources to meet your needs. Click here to complete it.

We know each person has different needs, and we are here to help. In an effort to better understand your current situation, please take five minutes to answer a few questions so we can best allocate our financial, emotional, spiritual, and staff resources to meet your needs. 

As the 2019-20 academic year comes to a close and we begin planning for the fall, we want to make sure we take action to address your biggest needs and concerns. Your voice is valuable. 

If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out by emailing Jere Witherspoon at jwithers@georgefox.edu.

Thank you.

Please come and support our sociology seniors as they present their research via Zoom today (Thursday) from 3 to 5 p.m. Click here to join the meeting. You can join any session that interests you.

Here is the schedule for the afternoon:

• 3-3:20 p.m.: Jiayu (Shirley) Xiao, “The Relationship Between Family Support and Mental Health of the Elderly in Newberg, Oregon”
• 3:20-3:40 p.m.: Justin Trimble, “The Affinity Between George Fox Football Athletes and Career Choice in Law Enforcement”
• 3:40-4 p.m.: Julia Sutter, “Does George Fox University Provide Enough Support for Students with Disabilities?”
• 4-4:20 p.m.: Kameron Olsen, “Religious Affiliation and Environmental Concern: Evidence from the 2018 General Social Survey”
• 4:20-4:40 p.m: Shawn Durham, “Immigration Rhetoric and Policy: Content Analysis of Presidential Speeches from Clinton to Trump”

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

In order to mark the day we originally scheduled undergraduate commencement, we have created a virtual event for graduates, their families and friends to enjoy from wherever they are currently living at a time that is convenient.

After 8 a.m. this Saturday, May 2, a virtual ceremony can be viewed in the on-demand section at this link. There are separate captioned versions available as well (English, Spanish and Mandarin). This service is available on your desktop computer or mobile device.

Congratulations, graduates!

We hope you’ve enjoyed this week’s Student Activities events on Instagram! Join us again today (Wednesday) for “TikTok Dances with Meghan.”

All of the fun content can be found here, including last week’s Love Sick (Dating Game). Questions? Contact activities@georgefox.edu.

The Hadlock Student Center intramurals program is hosting a running, cycling and walking/hiking challenge during the month of May. The individuals who log the most minutes for the entire month (there will be three separate groups) will win the respective championship. Depending on the number of sign-ups, we may have separate categories for students and faculty/staff.

Whether you run, ride or walk/hike really fast, or you’re just getting out for some exercise and cruising, the winners will be determined not by speed but by the total number of minutes for the entire month of May.

For more information and to sign up, go to imleagues.com. Questions? Email studentcenter@georgefox.edu.

The student newspaper is releasing its final issue for the semester! The Crescent’s latest articles can be read at gfucrescent.com today (Wednesday) beginning at noon.

Thank you all for an incredible year! Please continue to stay safe and informed.

George Fox is planning for students to return to dorms and classrooms on campus for the fall semester. We are committed to finding a way to provide the in-person campus experience that is invaluable to helping our students find their calling.

We will do so thoughtfully and within the mandates from the governor’s office, but we will do everything in our power to offer our students in-person teaching rather than only remote delivery this fall. Teams of George Fox employees are developing plans – in concert with the governor’s office and public health guidance – for the return to campus.

Over the last few weeks, automated emails have been sent reminding you of your upcoming rental books that need returned. In those emails, there are instructions to ship your books back, as well as instructions to print a prepaid shipping label that our company has provided. Please refer back to those emails and send your book in as soon as possible. 

When you ship your textbook(s) back, we will need you to include your first and last name, phone number, email address, and your rental patron ID number (which is also listed in your rental return reminder email). Without this information, we are unable to process your check-ins. 

Questions? Contact Paige Jacobs at pjacobs@georgefox.edu.

Are you interested in joining our worship bands next year? The Office for Spiritual Life will be hosting auditions during the first week of the fall semester.

We will send more information out during the summer about signing up for those auditions. Please email Jamie Johnson (jamiej@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Please come and support our sociology seniors as they present their research via Zoom this Thursday, April 30, from 3 to 5 p.m. Click here to join the meeting. You can join any session that interests you.

Here is the schedule for the afternoon:

• 3-3:20 p.m.: Jiayu (Shirley) Xiao, “The Relationship Between Family Support and Mental Health of the Elderly in Newberg, Oregon”
• 3:20-3:40 p.m.: Justin Trimble, “The Affinity Between George Fox Football Athletes and Career Choice in Law Enforcement”
• 3:40-4 p.m.: Julia Sutter, “Does George Fox University Provide Enough Support for Students with Disabilities?”
• 4-4:20 p.m.: Kameron Olsen, “Religious Affiliation and Environmental Concern: Evidence from the 2018 General Social Survey”
• 4:20-4:40 p.m: Shawn Durham, “Immigration Rhetoric and Policy: Content Analysis of Presidential Speeches from Clinton to Trump”

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

Check out the Student Activities Instagram account the next couple days!

• Tuesday, April 28: Stress Relief Tips with Jonah
• Wednesday, April 29: TikTok Dances with Meghan

All of the fun content can be found here, including last week’s Love Sick (Dating Game). Questions? Contact activities@georgefox.edu.