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Are you a social media maven? An Instagram aficionado? A TikTok virtuoso? The university’s Marketing Communications team has an opening for a student to help us deliver engaging, authentic and effective messages to our audience on a wide variety of social media platforms!

The ideal candidate will be responsible, enthusiastic and have lots of great ideas. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in marketing, PR, journalism or a related career, or who just love the thrill of engaging thousands of people with a great post.

While not required, candidates who can also demonstrate basic video editing skills will move to the top of our list. We look forward to hearing from you! Apply here.

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

Paul Anderson, professor of biblical and Quaker studies, will make a PowerPoint Zoom presentation, “Illuminating Advent with The Saint John’s Bible,” at the Reedwood Forum tonight (Wednesday) from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Pastor Mark Condo, the event will be available at this link (Password: “RFCLive”).

The beautiful artwork of The Saint John’s Bible will be featured, including a focus on the biblical texts anticipating the joy of Christmas. All are welcome!

Contact Paul Anderson (panderso@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Tomorrow (Thursday), 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.

Have you thought about doing a global internship or studying abroad? Living and Learning Study Abroad is hosting several virtual sessions regarding studying at their programs in Ecuador and Italy, as well as global virtual internships. Interested participants will need to click the registration link ahead of time to join. 

Global Virtual Internship Session 
Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, 11 a.m.
Register here 

Ecuador Semester Session 
Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, 11 a.m.
Register here

Italy Semester Session
Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, 11 a.m.
Register here

Questions? Contact Lynn Scott in the Center for Study Abroad (lscott@georgefox.edu).

Paul Anderson, professor of biblical and Quaker studies, will make a PowerPoint Zoom presentation, “Illuminating Advent with The Saint John’s Bible,” at the Reedwood Forum tomorrow (Wednesday) from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Pastor Mark Condo, the event will be available at this link (Password: “RFCLive”).

The beautiful artwork of The Saint John’s Bible will be featured, including a focus on the biblical texts anticipating the joy of Christmas. All are welcome!

Contact Paul Anderson (panderso@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Tomorrow (Tuesday), 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!

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.

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. tomorrow (Tuesday).

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.

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. 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 Performing Arts Department invites you to join us for a special online production of Charles Dickens’ 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.

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! 

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!