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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.

Tune in to the Student Activities Instagram account this week!

• Monday, April 27: Fun Things To Do over the Summer
• 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.

Now more than ever we all need to feel more comfortable working in the kitchen. Starting mid-May, live online cooking classes will be offered to all George Fox students, alumni and employees.

We will talk about how to use pantry food and elevate it with inexpensive ingredients from the produce, meat and dairy sections. From potatoes to rice, we will look at simple techniques that will give you many more options for healthy and nutritious food on a budget. You will learn to modify recipes for almost every dietary need.

Please complete this form if you are interested in participating in these classes. Whether you are in Alaska, California, Hawaii or Newberg, you can join in. All classes will be recorded for those who are unable to attend. There are no obligations!

Take advantage of these crazy days and learn to cook. You won’t be sorry! Classes will be taught by the Bruin Community Pantry’s Jere Witherspoon, and there may be special guests!

Questions? Contact Jere at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Our Shalom programming on Instagram Live (@gfuspil) has been changed to begin at 7:45 p.m. Join us tomorrow (Tuesday) for our last Shalom of the academic year as the university pastors lead interactive liturgies from commonprayer.net, with Scripture readings, songs, and prayer requests.

Questions? Contact spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

Around this time each year, with a class of seniors graduating, student loan repayment scams start to become more common. Here are a few tips and a resource so you can be on the lookout. 

Tips

• Know the names of your private and federal loan servicer. 
• Your lender will not call you about student loan forgiveness.
• Scammers will often use the promise of student loan discharge or forgiveness.
• You should never have to pay a fee to enroll in an income-driven repayment plan. Contact your lender directly if you have questions. 
• Watch out for third-party companies promising fast loan forgiveness, or use pressure tactics.

For more information on what to look out for, please go to this link. To find your federal loan servicer, please follow these steps:

• Go to Studentaid.gov
• Log in with your FSA username and password
• On your dashboard it will have their name
• You can also call 1-800-433-3243

You can always reach out to the financial aid office for more help at finaid@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2301.    

Please make sure that you continue to carefully follow physical distancing guidelines to slow the spread of COVID. With the beautiful weather, it is tempting to relax our attention to these important matters.

If you are using the George Fox track or field or are out on the quad or elsewhere on campus, these guidelines from the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) should be carefully followed:

• Stay home, save lives. The best way to stay healthy and prevent the spread of COVID-19 is to stay home. You must also limit things you do outside your home to what you must do. Examples of things you must do are: shopping for food or picking up medicines. The governor’s order does not allow gatherings where people cannot keep six feet apart. Also, the order does not allow social events and non-essential business where people come into close contact. 
• Maintain six feet between you and all other people.
• Wash or sanitize your hands after contact with any surface.
• Do not touch your face, except after washing and sanitizing your hands.
• Avoid groups and contact with other people.

For more information on physical distancing and Oregon’s novel coronavirus response, click here. Questions? Contact Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090.

Graduating? Here’s how to return your books
To return checked-out library materials, you can either:

• Place them in the 24-hour book drop at either the Newberg or Portland campus libraries, or
• Mail them to:

George Fox University
Murdock Library
416 N. Meridian St.
Newberg, OR 97132

Need help paying for shipping? Contact us by Friday, May 15, to receive a prepaid mailing label. Please email your name, your address (including ZIP code), and the total weight of your packaged books to circadmin@georgefox.edu.

Not graduating yet? Here’s how to return your books
Non-graduating students can either:

• Place them in the 24-hour book drop at either the Newberg or Portland campus libraries, or
• Contact circadmin@georgefox.edu to have your due dates extended until Tuesday, Sept. 1.

Questions? Contact Patty Vanier at pvanier@georgefox.edu.

Remote teaching has changed the scenery of this semester, and The Student Collective team wants to hear from you. What have you been up to?

Submit your experiences and photos and be a part of sharing our university’s story by sharing your own stories in this year’s yearbook! Students, staff and professors are all encouraged to participate by filling out this form.

Questions? Contact ascstudentcollective@georgefox.edu.

The Hadlock Student Center intramurals program is hosting a running, cycling and walking/hiking challenge during the month of May. The individuals that 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.

Hey Bruins! If you love sports and want to get paid to watch them, join the Bruin work-study team today!

We have a wide variety of positions to fill, from photography and graphic design to game management and staff writers. Head to this page to see job postings for each position, or look for our jobs on Handshake.

Questions? Contact Seth Preuss (spreuss@georgefox.edu).

Would you like a study buddy to prep for your exams? Or maybe you’d like a consultant to review your term paper? The finals week ARC appointment schedule is now live!

You may schedule a virtual appointment between Monday, April 27, and Thursday, April 30, from 1 to 8 p.m. Click here to make an appointment. You can also email the_arc@georgefox.edu for assistance setting up an appointment.

Anxious about final exams? Here is a helpful resource for coping with exam anxiety. For tips on preparing for and taking online exams, check out this resource created by the ARC staff.

Questions? Contact Julia James at jjames@georgefox.edu.

The Hadlock Student Center intramurals program is hosting a running, cycling and walking/hiking challenge during the month of May. The individuals that 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.

Would you like a study buddy to prep for your exams? Or maybe you’d like a consultant to review your term paper? The finals week ARC appointment schedule is now live!

You may schedule a virtual appointment between Monday, April 27, and Thursday, April 30, from 1 to 8 p.m. Click here to make an appointment. You can also email the_arc@georgefox.edu for assistance setting up an appointment.

Anxious about final exams? Here is a helpful resource for coping with exam anxiety. For tips on preparing for and taking online exams, check out this resource created by the ARC staff.

Questions? Contact Julia James at jjames@georgefox.edu.

Remote teaching has changed the scenery of this semester, and The Student Collective team wants to hear from you! What have you been up to?

Submit your experiences and photos and be a part of sharing our university’s story by sharing your own stories in this year’s yearbook. Students, staff and professors are all encouraged to participate by filling out this form.

Questions? Contact ascstudentcollective@georgefox.edu.