The Daily Bruin

In light of recent events, the accounting department will be canceling its remaining free tax preparation and e-filing assistance sessions for the George Fox community. The original dates scheduled were March 19, April 4, and April 9.

This decision comes as a result of the fact student volunteers will not be on campus as they take precautions associated with the coronavirus. We apologize for any inconvenience.

If you have questions, contact Seth Sikkema at 503-554-2813.

The luau scheduled for tonight (Monday) is still on! Come out for dinner and watch the show. We’d love to see you there!

Join us from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons. Contact DJ Woo (dwoo17@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Hello fellow Bruins! We are getting ready for the Georgies this April, and we need your help! As part of our athletic awards ceremony, we will be giving out the Bruin Award to the student-athlete who best exemplifies service to their fellow students, works hard in the classroom, and is active in community service.

Use this link to vote for an athlete you feel best fits this description, and state why. The winner of this award will be announced at the Georgies ceremony on Monday, April 20.

Questions? Contact Emily Davis at edavis@georgefox.edu.

This June, the university’s physical therapy department is taking a medical service trip to Ghana and Uganda to team up with local healthcare organizations to treat diverse conditions in underserved communities.

To help raise funds for the trip, a banquet will be held on Saturday, April 11, at 5 p.m. in Canyon Commons. Tickets are $30 and include dinner and a silent auction of various basket items!

If you are interested in joining us, contact Ariana Blondo at ablondo@georgefox.edu, or come by the physical therapy department in the Roberts Center and ask for Ariana.

Do you need some adventure for spring break? Come whitewater rafting with OREC on the Clackamas River on Saturday, March 21. This will be an awesome day on the water surrounded by iconic Pacific Northwest scenery.

YD Adventures will facilitate the trip and provide all river equipment. The trip cost is $35 and includes transportation. Sign up through IMLeagues.com.

This will be an all-day outing, so participants will need to pack a lunch and bring a change of clothes. Wetsuits and other river gear will be provided. Contact Keith Schneider at kschneid@georgefox.edu with questions.

The Wednesday, March 18, session featuring Discovery Institute Research Fellow Christopher Rufo, producer of the documentary America Lost, has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Questions? Contact Anna Marshall at amarshall17@georgefox.edu.

Are you planning an adventure for spring break and need some gear to make it happen? The Hadlock Rental Center can help you out without breaking the bank.

Rentals of $10 or more will be eligible for a 20 percent discount from now through Sunday, March 29. Reserve gear online through the rental center’s webshop. Questions? Contact studentcenter@georgefox.edu.

Please join Julia Wenndt at her senior vocal recital today (Sunday) at 2 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Newberg (301 S. River St.).

This hour of music will include a variety of pieces, including famous soprano arias, an arrangement of a hymn, and selections from Broadway productions. A small reception will follow.

Questions? Contact Julia Wenndt at jwenndt16@georgefox.edu.

The Murdock Library will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and the 24-hour space will remain open when the library is closed.

The Portland Center Library will be open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from noon to 5 p.m. The hours are subject to change based on student employee availability. Visit the Portland Center Library page for updates.

The Health and Counseling Center will retain regular hours March 16-20 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and will close over spring break (March 23-27). The center is tentatively scheduled to resume regular hours on Monday, March 30.

The Wineskin is the on-campus literary and art magazine. We are currently accepting all prose, poetry, artwork and photography!

Submissions are due on Friday, March 27, as editable files to gfuwineskin@gmail.com with the guiding and optional theme of peace. The guidelines are below:

• Submit all pieces as editable files with a title
• All prose should be under 1,000 words
• Please do not include watermarks

Questions? Contact Kialynn Palpant at kpalpant16@georgefox.edu.

Bon Appetit has modified its hours of operation for Canyon Commons:

Saturday and Sunday, March 14 and 15:

• Continental breakfast – 8 to 10:30 a.m.
• Brunch – 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Dinner – 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Monday, March 16, through Friday, March 20:

• Breakfast – 7 to 10 a.m.
• Lunch – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Dinner – 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, March 21: Small continental breakfast from 8 to 9 a.m.

The hours for the Bridge Café have also been modified:

• Monday, March 16, through Friday, March 20 – 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Saturday, March 21 – Closed
• Sunday, March 22 – Closed

The Bruin Den and Bruin Bites are closed until further notice. For update information, subscribe to the menu mail. Questions? Contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Since Swing Dance Club has high physical activity and interactions with others, it will be on hold until further notice. Our Stump Town trip to Portland tomorrow (Sunday) is also canceled. Questions? Contact Andrea Alsager at aalsager17@georgefox.edu.

The Bruin Community Pantry food bank has modified hours through Friday, April 10.

• Mondays – 8 to 10 a.m. and 4 to 5 p.m.
• Tuesdays – 4 to 5 p.m.
• Wednesdays – 4 to 5 p.m.
• Thursdays – 2 to 5 p.m.
• Fridays – 4 to 5 p.m.

If you need to access the food bank during alternative times or need more information, contact bruincommunitypantry@georgefox.edu.

The public lecture titled “Conflict Resolution and Christian Responsibility: The Case from Rwanda 1994” with David Rawson has been canceled. This event will be rescheduled. Questions? Contact Gloria Doherty at gdoherty@georgefox.edu.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, our Dance of the Decades event has been canceled. Thank you for your understanding. Questions? Contact activities@georgefox.edu.

In line with changes to the university’s schedule, the Hadlock Student Center has updated services and hours of operation. All intramurals, group fitness, and climbing classes are being suspended at this time. The updated hours are as follows:

• Saturday, March 14 – Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Sunday, March 15 – Closed for additional cleaning
• Monday, March 16, through Friday, March 20 – Open from 6 to 9 a.m., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. Reduced rope climbing hours will be from 5 to 7 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday, March 21 and 22 – Closed
• Monday, March 23, through Thursday, March 26 – Open from 6 to 9 a.m., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. Reduced rope climbing hours will be from 5 to 7 p.m.

During this time, HSC staff will provide additional cleaning of high-touch areas in the facility. We ask for your help in maintaining the function of this space and the health of users by taking the following steps:

• If you’re not feeling well, please stay at home. 
• Wash your hands thoroughly before and after your workout. Avoid touching your face, eyes, nose and mouth. 
• Wipe down equipment after use and practice social distancing during your activity (three feet or more from others and avoiding unnecessary contact).

Questions? Contact studentcenter@georgefox.edu.

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

Here are some other details pertaining to chapel:

• By Monday, you will notice on your MyGeorgeFox account a decrease of three chapel credits. If the university modifies the April 10 return date, we will modify the chapel expectation accordingly.

• 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. Details about the podcast reflections, new offerings, and other experiences will be available on our George Fox chapel website by Monday morning. We will advertise these in the Daily Bruin and on Instagram @gfuspil.

• For students who remain on campus, within guidelines provided by the administration, we may offer other small-venue worship opportunities, which we will inform you about as plans are finalized.

As we are apart from one another, our hope is that you will experience the lovingkindness of the Living God. Our pastoral team will miss your presence around campus and will be praying for you.

If we can offer you support or encouragement of any kind, our office will remain open and we will be available for appointments or phone conversations.  

Peace be with you,
The University Pastors 

Are you still looking for a leadership role or job for next year? Apply for one of the best jobs on campus! Student Activities is hiring event planners, event staff, photographers, videographers, graphic designers and more.

Get paid to be a part of putting on fun events. All positions are paid by the hour. In addition, apply for full-time summer work for Welcome Weekend through this application.

We are seeking to hire a robust, diverse, fun team who value making events extraordinary. If this is you, apply here. Questions? Email activities@georgefox.edu.

The undergraduate admissions office is seeking nine qualified candidates to work part time (nine hours per week) as interns in the areas of admissions counseling, visit coordinating and event coordinating during the 2020-21 academic year (August through April).

Interns will work closely with our admissions team in the promotion of George Fox to prospective students and families. Tasks will be varied, but will include conducting campus tours, communication with prospective students via phone and email, assisting the visits and events team in campus visitations and events, data entry and analysis, and other important work.

This will be a professional internship and a great resume builder. Apply here by Friday, March 27 at 5 p.m. Questions? Contact Keenan O’Hern at kohern@georgefox.edu.