The Daily Bruin

We will have normal hours through tomorrow’s (Wednesday’s) lunch in the main dining room. Tomorrow’s dinner service will close early at 6 p.m. If you ordered meals for the break, please pick them up before 5 p.m.

Bridge Cafe and Maker’s Market: Closing early tomorrow at 1:30 p.m.

Holiday closure: All locations will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 27-28.

Weekend re-opening: We will reopen on Saturday, Nov. 29, for brunch and dinner, operating with shortened hours.

For the most up-to-date schedule, please check our Instagram or visit georgefox.cafebonappetit.com.

The jazz ensemble is currently seeking new members with experience on saxophone, trombone, bass (electric or upright) and trumpet for the spring semester.

Did you play in your high school wind ensemble or jazz ensemble and want to join the university jazz ensemble? We have vacancies that we would love to see filled!

Contact director Nathanael Ankeny at nankeny@georgefox.edu if you’re interested in joining.

The Department of Art and Design is launching its sixth photo contest to remember John Bennett. John impacted our community for nearly 15 years until his passing in 2017.

If you are a current or former student of George Fox, submit your best “It’s All About the Light” photograph via this link.

The contest will close on Monday, Dec. 1. This year, three winners will receive gift certificates for ThinkTank camera bags.

Contact Adam Long at along@georgefox.edu for more information.

Are you ready to decorate for the Christmas season? While the use of artificial trees is encouraged, live Christmas trees may be used if the following specifications and safety rules are strictly followed.

Guidelines for Live Christmas Trees

• Registration: You must register your live tree prior to its arrival on campus via this registration form.
• Location: Live trees are not permitted in individual offices or residential living spaces.
• Placement: Trees may not block means of egress (hallways, doors or emergency doors). They must also be kept three or more feet away from heaters, radiators and other heat sources.
• Watering: Please check your tree’s water level daily and keep the tree stand full of fresh water at all times.
• Lights: Christmas tree lights must be turned off before leaving the office or every evening in residence halls.
• Sensitivity: Please be aware that live trees may cause sensitivity issues for some individuals.
• Removal deadline: Live trees must be removed before winter break (Dec. 12 for student areas and Dec. 23 for offices).
• Other decorations: For other decorating, follow these general safety guidelines. Take care to use UL-approved lights and never use open flames or candles.

Thank you for helping us ensure a safe festive environment! If you have any questions, contact Kim Knoernschild, our environmental health and safety specialist, at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.

The university community is invited to a special worship chapel this morning (Tuesday) in Bauman Auditorium. Our worship ensemble and choir will be performing from 10:50 to 11:50 a.m. Please join us!

All are welcome, and it’s a great way to get some chapel credit toward the end of the year.

For the month of November, the George Fox chapter of the Network of Enlightened Women is hosting a fundraiser for With Love Oregon. This nonprofit provides resources for families with foster or adopted children.

Please consider donating toys or making a financial donation. If you’re interested in contributing, reach out to Zoe Fortner at zfortner24@georgefox.edu.

Come visit the Bruin Bookstore to take advantage of these sales, in store or online. Happy Thanksgiving!

• Nov. 23 through Dec. 1: 20% off Owala water bottles and 25% off OnHand and Belkin accessories
• Nov. 25: Airpods 4 for $79
• Online only Nov. 28 through Dec. 1: Black Friday sale, 20% off one item, 25% off two items, 30% off three items.

Before you start shopping those Black Friday sales, here’s an item you should add to your Christmas list: YakTrax! These grippy straps wrap around your shoes and provide added traction for walking on ice. Don’t let slips and falls ruin your holiday plans. Tell Santa to get you a pair this winter!

Warning: Without special treads for ice you can expect loss of balance and potential strains, sprains or fractures, as most shoes do not have adequate traction for icy conditions.

This message is brought to you by your friends at Plant Services who care for the campus sidewalks.

If severe weather makes travel to or from campus unsafe this winter, the provost will make the decision to announce a shift to remote classes. In nearly all cases, classes will continue to be offered online.

In the case of a delayed in-person start, university offices will not open until an announced time in the day, most often 10 a.m. or noon. Students are not required to report to campus prior to the announced start time, but are expected to attend class online before the start time. If in-person classes are not held that day, students are expected to attend class online. You should expect to receive information from your professors on how to access remote learning.

The following is our process for announcing when there is a delayed in-person start or a shift to remote classes and work. The provost will make the decision by 6:30 a.m. for the Newberg campus and Portland Center for daytime classes or 2:15 p.m. for evening classes. Decisions on weekend classes and at the Redmond site will be made by the professor.

Stay notified: Here’s how to find out if a decision has been made when severe weather occurs:

• Visit the George Fox flashalert.net page. This is the first site updated. Enter your email address to create an account and receive notifications from FlashAlert Messenger.
• If you wish to receive a notification on your mobile device, download the FlashAlert smartphone app for iOS or Android. Either log in or create an account if you haven’t already.
• Listen to local radio and television stations or visit their websites (this info comes via FlashAlert).
• Call the George Fox University switchboard at (503) 538-8383.

More information on this change in procedure can be found on our winter weather policy page.

Have you noticed how Gemini keeps appearing in new places? Google continues to advance Gemini, and we’re here to help you keep up!

Gemini 3.0 Pro

Google has released Gemini 3.0, and it is automatically available to everyone in our George Fox community! At least for the moment (competition is good), Gemini 3.0 represents the state-of-the-art for publicly available AI capability.

• In Gemini chat, select “Thinking” mode to see what the new Gemini can do.
• Google “AI Mode” searches will automatically use Gemini 3.0.

See more in the official announcement.

Gemini in Chrome

Gemini can work directly within your Chrome web browser, including filling simple forms, navigating websites, and interacting with Google Workspace apps like Docs, Gmail, etc. See the Gemini button in the top right of your browser.

See more in the Gemini in Chrome announcement and learn more here.

As long as you are using Chrome and Gemini AI through your georgefox.edu account, the data is not used to train Google’s AI and is protected in our Google Workspace.

Contact us at servicedesk@georgefox.edu with any questions or check the George Fox IT: AI website.

Curious about the Master of Social Work (MSW) program at George Fox? Drop by our MSW info meeting and open house to explore the program, meet faculty and ask questions. Stop by between classes or on your lunch break!

The event is on Tuesday, Dec. 2, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wright House (next to Roberts Center) on the Newberg Campus.

For more information and to register, click here. If you have questions, contact msw@georgefox.edu.

A team of statistics students is trying to determine whether a person’s field of study has an effect on IQ. Please help them by filling out their survey.

Participants who choose to enter will be included in a drawing for a $10 Lyrics gift card!

Responses will be accepted through Sunday, Nov. 30, at 11:59 p.m.

Note: This IQ test provided is not professionally administered, and the results are prone to error. It should not be trusted to provide a perfectly accurate IQ result. Only George Fox students may participate. Participants may choose whether to record their name and email, which will not be recorded in connection with IQ scores. All information collected will be kept in confidence and deleted post-project.

Disclaimer: These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

Looking for an on-campus job this spring semester? Apply to be an intern in the admissions office! This is an excellent resume-builder and opportunity to develop professional skills.

The application will remain open until the position is filled. Click here to apply! If you have questions, email Miranda at mdavidson@georgefox.edu.

This job is work-study eligible and qualifies for internship credit.

Join us in serving our community by splitting and stacking wood! On Saturday mornings, we partner with veterans to support local families in need of firewood. If you need a ride, you can request one using this link.

Meet us at the Fernwood Pioneer Cemetery tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 9 a.m.

The Crescent is writing an article on the university’s transition to TimelyCare, and you can help by filling out this short survey and sharing with us if and how you use this program. We love to hear the voices of our fellow students!

Help spread health and wellness across the globe by supporting students and faculty from the university’s School of Physical Therapy as we travel to Uganda, Africa, this May.

We will be partnering with local leaders and advocacy groups to provide training, education and instruction in the treatment and management of children/people in need of physical therapy, working with patients in rural communities.

So, grab your friends and sign up for the 2025 Christmas Jingle 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 9 a.m.! The run will be around the George Fox campus, starting in Stoffer Stadium. Come join us dressed in your holiday cheer!

The cost is $20 for students, $30 for community members, and $10 for children under age 10. This includes a free T-shirt if you sign up by Thursday, Nov. 20. Sign up at this link. All proceeds will go toward our trip.

Questions? Contact Carleigh DeLapp at cdelapp20@georgefox.edu.

Are you interested in serving as a student leader for the 2026–27 school year? Now is the perfect time to apply!

The Office of Student Life offers a variety of leadership opportunities, including roles in Spiritual Life, Intercultural Life, Student Leadership Council, Parent and Family Programs, Student Activities, Commuter Life, FYE and Residence Life.

To learn more about these opportunities, visit the Student Life Leadership and Employment page. Applications are open now and are due by Tuesday, Jan. 13. Apply today at this link!

The Bruin Community Pantry will be closed for the Thanksgiving holidays Wednesday, Nov. 26, through Friday, Nov. 28. Our regular hours will resume on Monday, Dec. 1.

For more information, please check out our website.

Need help filing your 2026-27 FAFSA or ORSAA? Stop by the IRC today (Thursday) from 2 to 3 p.m. to get help from a financial aid counselor (plus snacks!). We will be available to answer questions, troubleshoot issues and help you file your financial aid applications for next year.

Please note that the time of this event has been changed. If you were planning on coming to the IRC at noon, please feel free to drop by the financial aid office at that time, or any time, and we will be happy to help you. The financial aid office is located on the first floor of Stevens.

We’ll see you today at 2 p.m. at the IRC!

Happy Thanksgiving, Bruins! Over Thanksgiving break, be sure to set aside some time to get a head start on financial aid for next school year!

Follow this list of essential to-do’s to make sure you’re accessing as much “free money” as possible in 2026-27:

1. The 2026-27 FAFSA is open and should be submitted ASAP! Have questions? Check out our FAFSA Frequently Asked Questions page and our Tips and Tricks for the FAFSA article, or schedule a FAFSA Help Session with your financial aid counselor.
2. Oregon residents can now apply for OSAC Scholarships. One application grants access to more than 600 scholarships totaling more than $10 million. Need help? Check out our OSAC Scholarship Tips and Tricks blog and our OSAC Scholarship Guide.
3. All returning traditional undergraduate students can apply for George Fox Donor-Funded Scholarships. Submit by Feb. 17 for the chance to win a $500 Early Bird Scholarship (getting the application done early is strongly encouraged, as some scholarships require additional materials which will not appear until after the main application is submitted).
4. Look through this Outside Scholarships page for links to regional and national scholarship search databases.
5. Check out our Scholarship Resource Folder for valuable templates, tips and timelines.
6. Schedule an appointment with the Academic Resource Center for individual help with scholarship essay writing. Students who used this service last year received thousands of dollars in scholarship awards, and more than 60% of participants who did not receive a scholarship the year before received one for the first time after working with the ARC!

If you have any questions, contact financial aid before the break! We are in office through Wednesday, Nov. 26, on the first floor of the Stevens Center.