The Daily Bruin

Join us at George Fox University on Feb. 23-24, 2024, for Resonate 2024: Knowledge, Desire, and the Heart. We are so excited to announce that this two-day event is returning after 2023’s inaugural success, and it will include:

• Musical guests
• Guest speakers
• Round table discussions
• Q and A with guests
• Visiting ministries

More information and registration is coming soon. Please reach out to Emma Ray at erieth@georgefox.edu with any questions you may have about this event.

The Bruin Community Pantry food bank will have new hours starting Monday, Dec. 11.

Monday, Dec. 11 – 10 to 11 a.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 12 – 12 to 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 13 – 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 14 – 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 15 – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

After Dec. 15, the food bank will be closed until January 2024. New hours will be posted on Jan. 2, 2024.

You may contact Jere Witherspoon at jwithers@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

Are you planning on studying abroad in the summer 2024, fall 2024 or spring 2025 semesters? Christmas break is right around the corner, and it would be a great time to get your application in!

Study abroad applications are due Jan. 12, 2024. You can find the application here.

Questions? Concerns? Please reach out to Lynn Scott at lscott@georgefox.edu.

For the past year or so, many of us have been playing with ChatGPT, trying to make it do things for us.

Thinking and Learning with AI, a course that will be offered this spring, turns that play-based learning into its own class.

Individual assignments will ask you to make ChatGPT do real academic assignments. In the process, we’ll learn both practical skills for prompting while exploring deeper questions about what it means to think, learn or know something. The course will center around a human-centered design project in which we will work with George Fox faculty and staff to create an AI-powered solution to a real business process.

There are no prerequisites other than a spirit of adventure. No programming is required, but if you know how to program — or if you want to learn — you can have even more fun.

Please contact Travis Ross at tross@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The Open Study Table will be closed during finals week. We will open again in week two of the spring semester.

If you have any questions, please contact Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu.

‘Tis the season to be jolly! Wrap up the last week of classes with a festive bash hosted by the Arts & Crafts Club, Comic Book Club, and Critical Hit Club this Sunday, Dec. 10, from 5 to 8 p.m. in Hoover 203.

It’s going to be a tree-mendous time. Deck the halls with DIY ornaments, make Santa and elf hats that sleigh the fashion game, warm up at our hot chocolate bar, play some reindeer games, watch a Christmas flick, and more!

If you have questions, you can email Lilly at lmcafee19@georgefox.edu. We hope to see you there!

Get ready for the Garden Olympics! These games will be hosted by the Stewards of Sustainability Club in their garden, located next to Bauman Auditorium and Roy Apartments, tomorrow (Saturday), Dec. 9, from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Whether you are a seasoned gardener or simply enjoy the thrill of leaping into piles of leaves and playing in the mud, all are invited to participate. Compete in a series of fun activities for a chance to win great prizes while helping the club prepare the garden for winter.

All gardening tools and gloves will be provided, along with donuts and hot cocoa to combat the cold. Mark your calendar and be part of the Stewards of Sustainability Club’s grand finale for the semester!

Please sign up for the event here. More information is provided on the form.

Further questions can be emailed to Lilly at lmcafee19@georgefox.edu.

Calling all freshmen! Join us in Canyon Commons 101 and 102 tonight (Friday) at 7 p.m. to decorate cookies and watch “Elf” with your classmates.

It’s a great way to celebrate the holidays and unwind before finals.

Email Janessa at jantemann23@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

The Psychology Club invites you to participate in cookie decorating and card making in Hoover 103 on Thursday, Dec. 7, at 4:30 p.m.

This is a great way to have fun and show gratitude to those who have helped you throughout the term, and there will be good company and music. We would love to have you!

If you have any questions, contact Kalysta Conrad  at kconrad21@georgefox.edu.

Are you interested in studying abroad, but it just doesn’t work with your major and schedule?

Check out the Center for Study Abroad’s summer programs, including Lithuania’s new Baltic Summer Study & Serve program. It is a five-week program with two courses offered and accommodations provided. It includes a weeklong trip to Latvia, Estonia and Finland, as well as another independent weekend trip during your time there.

To learn more, swing by our office in Minthorn or email Lynn Scott at lscott@georgefox.edu or David Martínez at dmartinez@georgefox.edu.

The Bruin Community Pantry is making some changes soon. Starting Jan. 8, 2024:

• Students and employees from George Fox will be required to show their student or employee ID card before entering the food bank.
• Community members will be welcome to come to the food bank one day a week, during our open hours on Wednesdays.
• There will be a two-bag maximum per household per visit.

These changes are due to the lack of affordable food from YCAP and the Oregon Food Bank, plus the increase in clients using our food bank.

As always, if people need access to food outside of our normal hours, please email bruincommunitypantry@georgfox.edu to make arrangements to access the food bank.

The Nursing Club is hosting a Christmas party in Roberts 117 tomorrow (Friday) at 5 p.m. Come for fun, snacks and community!

At the end of the party, we will be caroling at the Chehalem and Avamere assisted living communities.

Reach out to Payton at pwalker21@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

Embark on a cultural journey Friday, Dec. 8, at 7 p.m. by taking part in Squid Games: Fusion Edition. The event features traditional games from all around Asia.

Join us in partnership with the Asian American Fusion Club, conquer the challenges, and see if you have what it takes to claim a prize or $300. Are you up for the adventure? Sign up as teams ahead of time using this link.

Check out the Activities Weekly email for more details on upcoming events.

Finals week events:

• Late Night Breakfast: Monday, Dec. 11, at 9:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons
• Taco Truck: Tuesday, Dec. 12, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of Edwards
• Christmas Cookie Decorating: Wednesday, Dec. 13, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Hadlock Student Life Office
• Mythical Mini Donuts: Thursday, Dec. 14, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of Edwards
• Hot Cocoa: Friday, Dec. 15, 10 a.m. to noon on the Quad

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Bon Appetit will have normal hours in Canyon Commons and the Bridge Cafe Monday through Thursday during finals week. On Friday, Dec. 15, the Bridge Cafe will close early, and Canyon Commons will have early hours for lunch and dinner.

The Maker’s Market will have adjusted hours starting Wednesday, Dec. 13, and it will close early Friday.

Please visit georgefox.cafebonappetit.com for more information, or email andersonk@georgefox.edu with questions.

Talk with first-year engineering students from 5 to 6 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday), Dec. 7, as they display their oscillating air engine designs in the Maker Hub.

Then, from 6 to 8 p.m., watch them compete with their air engines for maximum speed, coast, air efficiency, power and craftsmanship in the Wobble-Off. All are welcome!

Contact Jennifer McCollum at jmccollum@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

The Academic Resource Center (ARC) will be open Monday through Wednesday of finals week.

We offer 25- or 50-minute appointments. Go to the TracCloud icon on your Canvas Dashboard or visit traccloud.georgefox.edu to schedule your appointment.

If you have any questions, please contact Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu.

Join us for Quaker Worship today (Wednesday). Ross McCullough will be hosting our meeting in Hoover 250 from 2:15 to 2:45 p.m. Chapel credit is available.

For more information, contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

Please join us for chapel this morning (Tuesday) in Bauman at 10:50 a.m. for our Christmas worship service.

The Music Department will be previewing a few of their Christmas concert songs, and we will even have Christmas cookies for you!

Come join us this evening (Tuesday) for ‘The Gospel of John,’ a movie sponsored by Paul Anderson’s class, Writings of John.

The movie will be shown in Hoover 103 from 7:30 to 10 p.m. SpiL credit is available.

Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu with any questions.

First-Generation Support and the Department of Inclusive Excellence will host an event, Build Your Own Boundary Bear, on Thursday, Dec. 7, from noon to 1:30 p.m.

The event will take place outside the Murdock Library. Each student will get a small teddy bear with access to boundary phrases. Free coffee will be provided.

If you have questions, contact Dahiana at dpadilla21@georgefox.edu.