The Daily Bruin

Take a two-minute break each day this week to listen to the contributions of five of our faculty during George Fox University’s takeover week of the Academic Minute podcast (available at academicminute.org). Each will discuss an aspect of their teaching or scholarship.

Sharing will be (in the order they will appear, Monday through Friday) Tricia Hornback (College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences), Nate Peach (College of Business), Debby Thomas (College of Business), Lorretta Krautscheid (College of Behavioral and Health Sciences) and Nathan Slegers (College of Engineering).

Questions? Contact Laura Hartley at lhartley@georgefox.edu.

The School of Physical Therapy’s banquet and auction fundraiser, originally scheduled for Saturday, April 11, has been postponed amid the uncertainty of the coronavirus. We will be sure to let you know when it’s been rescheduled.

Contact Linda Dallof (ldallof@georgefox.edu) with questions.

The Bruin Store will be closed this week (March 23-27). Please contact Paige Jacobs at pjacobs@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Amidst the tumult of the coronavirus, the Portland Seminary faculty has created a video devotional series, “Hope in the Midst of Crisis,” we hope will comfort you.

First up is the seminary dean, Roger Nam, who reflects on the comforting role of God’s sovereignty in the Exodus plague narratives. You can listen here.

Most campus offices will be physically closed starting Monday to reduce potential exposure to the coronavirus. Please contact your supervisor to determine if there are any changes in your work schedule.

Unfortunately, in light of recent events, the School of Physical Therapy regretfully reports we have canceled the skin screening volunteer session originally scheduled for Wednesday, April 8. We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to offering this event at a future date.

Questions? Contact Linda Dallof at ldallof@georgefox.edu.

During these uncertain times, we have found that more students are using the food bank in the Roberts Center. Many of our students work in food service and their hours are getting cut.

Please consider purchasing one or more of the following items when you go to the store:

• Boxed meals like Tuna Helper and Hamburger Helper (we have a lot of both hamburger and tuna)
• Spaghetti sauce in cans (students often put their food in a backpack, and glass jars are not easy to transport in this fashion)
• Cereal
• Oatmeal
• Canned fruit
• Peanut butter
• Jelly
• Gluten-free items
• Non-dairy beverages for cereal and coffee

Please bring your donations to the student life office. Thank you for helping our students during this difficult time. For more information, contact bruincommunitypantry@georgefox.edu.

Due to recent events, the ARC is not open for in-person appointments until further notice. We will resume online appointments starting on Monday, March 30.

In an effort to continue to support you, The ARC will be posting beneficial resources in the Daily Bruin throughout the rest of the semester. The first is a mindfulness handout; practicing mindfulness can be helpful, especially when situations change moment to moment. Check out our mindfulness practices tips!

Email Julia James at jjames@georgefox.edu for answers to your academic support questions.

Throughout the year, the Office of Spiritual Life has been studying the Gospel of John in Vespers. To continue our study, our office is offering daily readings from John on our social media platforms @gfuspil on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

Questions? Contact Stephanie Lopez at slopez@georgefox.edu.

Students remaining in Newberg will be able to access the food bank in the Roberts Center. Volunteers will let one person at a time into the pantry area. Please wash your hands before coming into the lounge area and signing in.

Until further notice, the leftovers program and the hospitality tables are closed. However, if you need assistance, contact Jere Witherspoon at bruincommunitypantry@georgefox.edu.

Please remember that you are not alone; we are all in this together. Please let us know how we can help you. Updated information will be on our website.

A website designed for George Fox veterans has gone live on the student life site. It provides the latest information for veterans’ education benefits, community events, and links to local, state and federal organizations.

If you have any questions, please contact the faculty advisor for the Veterans United Association, Wendy Flint, at wflint@georgefox.edu.

Calling all single ladies and men! In lieu of a live audience show, Student Activities will film and stream this year’s Dating Game.

If you’re looking for love, in the Newberg area, and available to film on Sunday, March 22, we’d love to consider you as a contestant! Fill out the application form, and we’ll start the matchmaking process.

Questions? Contact activities@georgefox.edu.

The Title IX panel event scheduled for Monday, March 30, has been canceled.

Questions? Contact Victoria Coscarelli at vcoscarelli17@georgefox.edu.

Students remaining in Newberg will be able to access the food bank in the Roberts Center. Volunteers will let one person at a time into the pantry area. Please wash your hands before coming into the lounge area and signing in.

Until further notice, the leftovers program and the hospitality tables are closed. However, if you need any assistance, contact Jere Witherspoon at bruincommunitypantry@georgefox.edu.

Please remember that you are not alone; we are all in this together. Please let us know how we can help you. Updated information will be on our website.

Calling all single ladies and men! In lieu of a live audience show, Student Activities will film and stream this year’s Dating Game.

If you’re looking for love, in the Newberg area, and available to film on Sunday, March 22, we’d love to consider you as a contestant! Fill out the application form, and we’ll start the matchmaking process.

Questions? Contact activities@georgefox.edu.

As the university has once again modified the spring semester calendar, we will have five fewer weeks together for worship as a community this year. In light of this, we are decreasing your total chapel requirement to reflect the number of weeks that we are together.

You will notice on your MyGeorgeFox account a decrease in your total chapel credits remaining to five fewer for this year.

• As was announced last fall, students who began this academic year with junior standing will have the fall of their senior year to complete their chapel credit.
• All students will be eligible for chapel podcasts. We have posted podcasts from fall of 2017 to spring 2020 for your convenience. Details about the podcast reflections, new offerings, and other experiences are available on our George Fox chapel website by Monday morning.

We will also advertise these in the Daily Bruin and on Instagram @gfuspil.  Questions about chapel credit can be directed to the Office for Spiritual Life at spirituallife@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2320.

The BSW program’s spring Diversity Dialogue, originally scheduled for Thursday, April 9, has been canceled.

Questions? Contact Kim Rapp at rappk@georgefox.edu.

Mail Services will be operating during its regular business hours Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you have any questions, contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closure of the Hadlock Student Center effective today (Wednesday).

We will look at a tentative reopening on Monday, April 13, depending on developments in the coming weeks. Recent Oregon state guidelines limiting public gatherings to 25 people will play a part in our decision-making process. Additional information will be posted on the HSC webpage and through university resources.

During the closure, HSC staff will look to deliver alternative fitness options for the George Fox community through an online format or in an outdoor environment with adequate consideration for social distancing. Efforts will also be made to thoroughly sanitize the facility in preparation for reopening.

Questions? Contact studentcenter@georgefox.edu.

During these uncertain times, we have found that more students are using the food bank in Roberts Center. Many of our students work in food service, and their hours are getting cut.

Please consider purchasing one or more of the following items when you go to the store:

• Boxed meals like Tuna Helper and Hamburger Helper (we have a lot of both hamburger and tuna)
• Spaghetti sauce in cans (students often put their food in a backpack and glass jars are not easy to transport in this fashion)
• Cereal
• Oatmeal
• Canned fruit
• Peanut butter
• Jelly
• Gluten-free items
• Non-dairy beverages for cereal and coffee

Please bring your donations to the student life office. Thank you for helping our students during this difficult time. For more information, contact bruincommunitypantry@georgefox.edu.