The Daily Bruin

This is the final call to order university stationery for the large fall order. The collective order helps keep costs low – the higher the volume, the lower the cost. Consequently, it is most economical to overestimate needs and store a small surplus.

Orders can be placed on the marketing communications website and will be accepted through Friday, Sept. 24.

Continue to purchase all non-departmental stationery (including “second-sheet letterhead”) through the university’s Office of Mail Services.

Questions? Email Jamison Loop at jloop@georgefox.edu.

Psychologist Carl Jung coined the term “shadow” to refer to the parts of ourselves we hide, repress or deny. Robert Bly called the shadow “the long bag we drag behind us.” We place all that would cause us pain and conflict into the bag, but it holds incredible power to transform our lives, relationships, and communities.

On Friday, Oct. 15, Join Michael Simmons as he explores practices and tools for companioning our shadow, particularly around our emotions and relationships. This course will be a space to invite Christ to meet our hidden parts and deepen that process of healing.

Michael is a spiritual director, retreat facilitator, and serves on the leadership team with Companioning Center on the board of Deep Water, a local community that provides tools, processes and sacred space for women and men to heal.

Michael is a doctoral student at Portland Seminary and is an ordained elder in the Free Methodist Church.
This course will be offered via Zoom from 9 to 11 a.m. PST (noon to 2 p.m. EST). The cost is $39, and the Zoom link will be provided. You can register here if you’re interested.

If you have any questions, contact Jessica Anders (janders@georgefox.edu).

The Wineskin is accepting submissions! The theme for this semester is “WITNESS,” so send us your best poems, stories, essays, and artwork in that stream of thought; we welcome thematic interpretation.

The editors are open to a wide range of styles and subject matter, but we are particularly looking for work that pushes boundaries and surprises us with its artistic approach and perspective of the world.

All are welcome to submit, including employees and those who are not members of the George Fox community!

Submission Guidelines:

• Poetry and prose manuscripts must be submitted as a Word document, in Times New Roman, 12-point font. Please title your pieces and remove your name from the document.
• Limit all prose to 1,000 words and send no more than five poems per submission.
• For artwork: Files should be named as the title of your piece, followed by your name. Please remove all watermarks from your work.
• All work should be submitted through our website. Submissions close at midnight on Friday, Oct. 15.

Contact Jaime Miller (jmiller18@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Are you an expert in your field? Do you have any creative or interesting hobbies? Have you participated in any ministries that are unique? Have you published recently? Volunteered with the Peace Corps? Had a career in a unique industry?

Our engaged and curious neighbors at Friendsview Retirement Community are looking for presenters for their community during the 2021-22 academic year. Presentations usually run 40 minutes with a 10-minute Q&A, and can be done via Zoom or in person in Newberg.

If you’d like to be considered for a presentation, email Sara Reamy, director of alumni relations, at sreamy@georgefox.edu for more information.

Faculty: Are you curious about Disability & Accessibility Services (DAS)? Wondering how to navigate AIM? Confused about the accommodations your students receive? Wanting to know more about disabilities?

If so, you can attend “DAS 101” today (Wednesday) from 3 to 4 p.m. on Zoom. During the session we will give an overview of our services, then have a time for questions and discussion afterwards. Even seasoned faculty, who attended this session earlier in the semester, have found it extremely helpful.

Can’t make this session? There’s another one you can attend on Thursday, Sept. 23, at 9 a.m., or you can email das@georgefox.edu with your questions. Andrea Byerley, assistant director of Disability & Accessibility Services, is also available to come to department, division, or enterprise meetings.

This week we are continuing our National Preparedness Month series. Last week we shared important steps to take to ensure you know how to make a plan, assemble an emergency kit, and stay informed. Today we sharing some helpful information on how to be ready for an earthquake.

Be well and stay safe!

Questions? Contact Human Resources at hr@geoergefox.edu

The Richter Scholars Program is hosting an engaging informational workshop to explain the research program to faculty and students and also to introduce the new two-year Richter funding option.

We encourage faculty and students across all disciplines to attend and learn how to apply for this research opportunity. The program is available to both graduate and undergraduate students. We are excited to share the changes coming to the Richter Scholars Program!

• Date: Tuesday, Sept. 21
• Time: 5-6 p.m.
• Place: Hoover 105
• Snacks and beverages will be provided.

If you plan to watch the live stream or attend in person, please use this link to RSVP.

At this event we will provide the link to the online application and review the important criteria in scholar selection. While limited, we anticipate larger scholarship awards and a special fund for faculty mentors to assist. Attend in person or via live stream to learn more.

The proposal deadline is Monday, Oct. 18. All submittals will be electronic. For more information, contact Vetta Berokoff at vberokof@georgefox.edu.

The George Fox University School of Nursing and School of Social Work would like to invite you to participate in the university’s Community Action Poverty Simulation (CAPS).

It is difficult for those of us who have enough to truly understand the situations that families living in poverty experience. That is why our students are required to participate in CAPS, and why we need you as a volunteer to help make it a success. As a volunteer, you will be “acting” out the part of a business owner or agency member.

Our simulation event will be held from 12:45 to 3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 22, in Canyon Commons. Please RSVP to Kim Rapp (rappk@georgefox.edu) or Jenny Vuksich (jvuksich@georgefox.edu) by Thursday, Sept. 23, if you are willing to participate.

Portland Seminary’s Dr. Ekaputra Tupamahu will be joining the University of Portland’s Theology Thursday lecture series on Thursday, Sept. 16, at 7 p.m. in Franz Hall 120.

He will be discussing the 18th-century German philosopher Johann Gottfried Herder and how the scholarship of Germany has shaped today’s biblical scholarship.⠀

Questions? Contact Jessica Anders (janders@georgefox.edu).

The nursing department is hosting an open house to showcase our new nursing spaces!

Nursing is now located in the Roberts Center. Please feel free to come by and check it out during our open house from 3 to 4:30 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday).

Faculty and staff will be available to give tours and answer questions. Contact Jenny Vuksich (jvuksich@georgefox.edu) with any questions about the event.

George Fox University has received a grant from Interfaith Youth Corp, in cooperation with the CCCU (Council for Christian Colleges & Universities) for a vaccine initiative.

Our efforts have focused on providing information and encouragement to people who are undecided about the effectiveness and safety of the COVID-19 vaccine.

A free COVID-19 vaccination clinic is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 15, from noon to 5 p.m. in the Klages Center (Bruin Den). You can register here.

The university community is invited to a special debate centering on the question, “Was the American War for Independence a Biblical and Just War?,” tonight (Monday) at 6:30 p.m. in Hoover 105.

George Fox’s Mark David Hall will debate the topic with U.S. Air Force Academy’s John D. Roche. The event is cosponsored by the John Dickinson Forum and the Civility Project.

The general public is invited to attend in person, and it will also be streamed here. The debate is possible thanks to the Jack Miller Center through a grant from M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust.

Questions? Contact Mark David Hall at mhall@georgefox.edu.

The university community is invited to a special debate centering on the question, â€œWas the American War for Independence a Biblical and Just War?,” on Monday, Sept. 13, at 6:30 p.m. in Hoover 105.

George Fox’s Mark David Hall will debate the topic with U.S. Air Force Academy’s John D. Roche. The event is cosponsored by the John Dickinson Forum and the Civility Project.

The general public is invited to attend in person, and it will also be streamed here. The debate is possible thanks to the Jack Miller Center through a grant from M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust.

Questions? Contact Mark David Hall at mhall@georgefox.edu.

The honors community will be hosting a time of memorial for Dr. Javier Garcia on Saturday, Sept. 11, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Newberg Friends Church (307 College St.).   

The entire George Fox community is invited to remember and celebrate the life of Dr. Garcia with the honors community.

Contact Helen Morse (hmorse@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

The nursing department is hosting an open house to showcase our new nursing spaces!

Nursing is now located in the Roberts Center. Please feel free to come by and check it out during our open house from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 14.

Faculty and staff will be available to give tours and answer questions. Contact Jenny Vuksich (jvuksich@georgefox.edu) with any questions about the event.

The Richter Scholars Program is hosting an engaging informational workshop to explain the research program to faculty and students and also to introduce the new two-year Richter funding option.

We encourage faculty and students across all disciplines to attend and learn how to apply for this research opportunity. The program is available to both graduate and undergraduate students. We are excited to share the changes coming to the Richter Scholars Program!

• Date: Tuesday, Sept. 21
• Time: 5-6 p.m.
• Place: Hoover 105
• Snacks and beverages will be provided.

Please use this link to RSVP to attend in person, or watch this live stream.

At this event we will provide the link to the online application and review the important criteria in scholar selection. While limited, we anticipate larger scholarship awards and a special fund for faculty mentors to assist. Attend in person or via live stream to learn more.

The proposal deadline is Monday, Oct. 18. All submittals will be electronic. For more information, contact Vetta Berokoff at vberokof@georgefox.edu.

Disability & Accessibility Services, the Academic Resource Center, faculty, staff, and student leaders are joining together to offer a whole slate of connection opportunities this fall. Click here to indicate your interest in receiving information about one or more of these options! We’d love to have you join us!

• Academic Coaching (all students)
• ADHD Group (all students)
• Autism/Aspergers Group (Newberg campus)
• Becoming a Tutor (all students)
• Celiac/Gluten Free Group (Newberg campus)
• Chronic Illness Group (all students)
• Learning Disability Group (all students)
• Trauma Group (Newberg campus)

Contact Andrea Byerley (abyerley@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Marketing communications will be placing a business card order on Friday, Sept. 17. If you or someone in your department is in need of business cards, please place your order by that date.

Visit Marcom’s webpage for instructions on how to order. If you have questions, you can email Jamison Loop at jloop@georgefox.edu.

Now is the time to order university stationery! The collective order helps keep costs low: the higher the volume, the lower the cost. Consequently, it is most economical to overestimate needs and store a small surplus.

I will be accepting orders through Friday, Sept. 17. For order instructions, go to the marketing communications website. Continue to purchase all non-departmental stationery (including “second-sheet letterhead”) through the university’s Office of Mail Services.

Please contact me at jloop@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Thank you,
– Jamison Loop

September is National Preparedness Month. This week we are sharing steps to take to ensure you know how to make a plan, assemble an emergency kit, and stay informed.

Be well and stay safe!

Questions? Contact Human Resources at hr@georgefox.edu.