The Daily Bruin

Starting Monday, Nov. 30, the Bruin Store will be transitioning to our winter break hours of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, by appointment only.

Please call the store at 503-554-2540 to set up an appointment time, or feel free to order from our website.

Returning textbook rentals:

We understand that many students will need their rented textbooks over a portion of the break to study for finals. You are responsible for returning your textbooks to the Bruin Store (please do not drop them off at the Library) on or prior to the rental due date, which is Friday, Dec. 18.

If you are finished with your book early, you may come to check it in at any time. If you take it home, please mail it back to us at the address below. In order for your mailed book to be considered “on-time,” it simply needs to be postmarked by the due date.

Address for mailing textbook returns:

Bruin Store
409 Carlton Way
Newberg, OR 97132

Instructions for having someone return textbooks on your behalf:

It is acceptable for a friend or family member to bring your book by the Bruin Store on your behalf. They will need to have your first and last name, the phone number that was used for the rental account, and your patron ID number that is included in your rental reminder emails. However, if the rented book is damaged, the person who is checking in the textbook will be responsible for paying the damage fees.

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

Students who need to bring a car to campus temporarily or those who need to bring a different car to campus, other than the one that is registered, need to obtain a temporary parking permit from the Campus Public Safety office.

These permits are free of charge and are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They are available for a two-week period after which a permit must be purchased if you still wish to park on campus.

Please do not park on campus without a temporary permit, and please do not park in the neighborhoods. Due to crowded adjacent city streets, George Fox requests that all employees, students, and visitors only park in the designated facilities on campus.

This is a way for George Fox to be a responsible member of the Newberg community and promote a positive witness. Thank you for your help in this area!

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

Join Reedwood’s forum tomorrow (Wednesday) from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. to hear from George Fox Provost Andrea Scott, who will be speaking on “Courage in the Time of COVID.”

Click here for the Zoom link (the passcode is RFCLive).

Questions? Contact Paul Anderson (panderso@georgefox.edu).

The Hadlock Student Center will be closed starting Wednesday, Nov. 18, in accordance with the new state mandate.

The closure will stay in effect for the two-week freeze (Nov. 18 through Dec. 2) unless extended. We will then reassess plans to reopen for winter break.

Questions? Kiana Rasubala (krasubala@georgefox.edu).

Interested in pursuing a graduate degree in the field of exercise science? Attend tonight’s presentation from Pacific Lutheran University to learn about their kinesiology masters program. The meeting is taking place today (Tuesday) at 7 p.m. over Zoom.

Questions? Contact Karlie Stewart (kstewart19@georgefox.edu).

The Athletic Training Club meeting has been moved to Zoom! Please join us as we hear from Rebecca Rodriguez about her experiences since graduating. She’s worked for clinics, colleges and the military!

If you would like to learn more, please join our Zoom meeting tomorrow (Wednesday) at 6:30 p.m. We hope to see you there!

If you have any questions, you can reach out to Kelsey Bunker at kbunker17@georgefox.edu.

Students who need to leave their vehicles on campus during winter break must fill out the Vehicles Left on Campus Policy Form, agreeing to the requirements.

This form must be completed before you leave campus, and you must leave a key with Campus Public Safety before leaving your vehicle on campus.

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

Apply for financial aid by completing your 2021-22 FAFSA. Filing early is best, as some funds are limited. The 2021-22 FAFSA is needed if you plan to attend next year (fall 2021, spring 2022, and summer 2022).

One-on-one FAFSA help sessions are available beginning today (Tuesday)!  Schedule your personal session here.

Questions?  Contact the financial aid office (finaid@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2302). Zoom and phone appointments are available here.

Join the theatre program for a Zoom production of Madeleine Teel’s Richter Scholars play Life Together, a series of five 10-minute plays based on the book Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer. The play will be taking place tonight (Tuesday) beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Contact Rhett Luedtke (rluedtke@georgefox.edu) for the Zoom link to the show.

Please join us online this Saturday, Nov. 21, from 6 to 10 p.m. as we finish up the semester with awesome adventures in Dungeons & Dragons! If you don’t know how to play, we would be glad to teach you.

If you’re interested in playing or running a campaign, either this weekend or next semester, please contact Alex M. Gonzalez (agonzalez18@georgefox.edu).

We hope to see you there!

To celebrate the holidays, the George Fox museum has created a new exhibit of historical holiday cards that were sent to students from 1909 to 1910. You can find these in the museum exhibit cases in Canyon Commons.

Questions? Contact Caitlin Corning (ccorning@georgefox.edu).

George Fox is once again partnering with Hillsboro Airporter to provide a shuttle service to Portland International Airport for the semester break.

Students will be expected to work directly with Hillsboro Airporter to reserve their spot. If you make your reservations more than 24 hours in advance, Hillsboro Airporter can group you together. To reserve your spot, click here.

Hillsboro Airporter accepts cash or credit card for payment. Parents can call Hillsboro Airporter with a credit card to pay for their student’s fare. It offers 24/7 service. 

Questions? Contact the Office of Student Life (jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2316).

Filing your FAFSA is the first step when applying for most state grants and scholarships, and the 2021-2022 FAFSA is now open. Go to fafsa.gov to get started, or check out our FAFSA FAQ.

Once you have finished filing your FAFSA, it is time to start your scholarship applications.

By completing the OSAC Scholarship Application* at oregonstudentaid.gov you could be in the running for over 600 scholarships with just one application! If you’re a returning student who has previously applied, just refresh your application. It’s that easy!

*Most OSAC scholarships are only available to Oregon residents. Unsure of your status? Contact our financial aid office.

Deadlines and dates to remember:

• Feb. 15 – Early bird deadline for OSAC scholarships. Complete your application by this deadline for a chance to win $1,000 Early Bird scholarship awards.
• Mar. 1 – Final deadline for OSAC scholarships

Questions? Contact our financial aid office. We’re here to help!

Looking for a small keepsake to brighten up the holidays? The Maker Hub is hosting a Christmas ornament making event on Monday, Nov. 16, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Ornaments will be made from wood or acrylic using the laser cutter in our Prototype Lab. You are welcome to bring your own design, but we will have templates available for you as well. This event is open to all students, so come join us!

Questions? Email Nick Sullivan at nsullivan@georgefox.edu.

Athletic trainer Rebecca Rodrigues will speak at the Athletic Training Club meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 6:30 p.m. in the Wheeler Sports Medicine Center to talk about her experiences working as an athletic trainer. She has worked in many different settings and would be a wonderful resource to students interested in a career in athletic training.

Questions? Email Kelsey Bunker at kbunker17@georgefox.edu.

Do you have ADHD? It can be a huge struggle in academic settings. Come hear from ARC consultant Hannah Lee today (Monday) from 5 to 6 p.m. on Zoom regarding her experience with ADHD in college.

Join the conversation with other students with ADHD and learn tips for academic success! RSVP here to attend and receive the Zoom link. This presentation is sponsored by the ARC and Disability Services.

Questions? Contact Andrea Byerley (abyerley@georgefox.edu).

Students, how have you experienced the Be Known promise? Maybe it’s a professor who invited you into their life beyond the classroom, or a staff member who prayed with you when you needed it most. Whatever it is, we want to hear about it and share your story! 

Please fill out this form for a chance to win the following prizes:

• First place (our favorite story): $100 Amazon gift card
• Second place: $50 Amazon gift card
• Third through fifth place: $25 Chapters gift card
• Sixth through 10th place: Your choice of a Pennington teddy bear or George Fox playing cards 

Our favorite five stories will also be featured in the new Bruin Bound magazine, and all stories will be featured on the @georgefoxuniversity Instagram page!

Questions? Contact Jeremy Lloyd (jlloyd@georgefox.edu). 

The Athletic Training Club and Pre-Med Club are hosting a kickball game on the football field this Saturday, Nov. 21, at 10:30 a.m. Individual snacks and drinks will be provided.

If you’re not a member of either club, that’s okay! Come out and pick a team; everyone is welcome! The game will be socially distanced and please don’t forget to wear a mask.

Questions? Contact Savannah Sexton (ssexton16@georgefox.edu).

The Graduate College of Physical Therapy is looking for volunteers to participate in a lab session on the lower extremity.

If you have a problem with your hip, knee, ankle or foot, our lab is the place to be! Our doctor of physical therapy second-year students, along with faculty members, will be performing examinations and giving you direction on how to take care of your condition.

We will be taking all the current precautions related to the delivery of healthcare during COVID-19, which includes our students wearing face shields and masks, volunteers and students using stations that provide physical distance from others, and all participants being screened for symptoms.

Volunteers are needed for either a one- or two-hour session between 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19, at the Roberts Center. A telehealth option is also available.

Please email or call Linda Dallof at ldallof@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2451 to sign up.

Decorate with some Bruin pride this year! The volleyball and lacrosse teams are selling George Fox Christmas ornaments as a fundraiser. They also make great gifts!

Ornaments are $8 each, 2 for $15, or 3 for $20 and can be delivered to your office or department at the Newberg Campus or the Portland Center.

To submit your order or see photos of the ornaments, visit the order form.

Questions? Email Emily Davis (edavis@georgefox.edu) or Katie Mastropaolo (kmastropaolo@georgefox.edu).