The Daily Bruin

Learn how to have quality relationships with the people you serve! The university’s Individual and Family Matters Counseling Clinic is hosting an eight-week group at the Portland Center that will offer all students or professionals in the fields of education, mental health, physical health or ministry the opportunity to improve the quality of their connections and overall care of the people they serve.

This group is based in Relational Cultural Theory and will also offer insights and growth for working with diverse communities and individuals. The whole group costs $40 and begins Thursday, Feb. 9, at 4 p.m.

Please call the clinic at 503-554-6060 or email us at individualandfamilymatters@gmail.com with any questions or for more information.

If you gave your consent for an electronic W-2, they will be available in MyGFU “Self Service” on Wednesday, Jan. 25.

If you will be receiving a paper W-2, regular and student employees will receive their W2s in their campus boxes on Tuesday, Jan. 31. Temporary and adjunct employee W-2s will be mailed on Tuesday, Jan. 31.

Not sure what each W-2 box means? Additional information is available on Human Resources’ Payroll and Performance Forms webpage.

Please email Katie Sol at ksol@georgefox.edu with any additional questions.

Marketing Communications is collecting orders for name tags. For those who have regular face-to-face contact with the public and need to order a name tag, you may submit your name tag requests at this link.

Be sure to provide the name of the person for whom the name tag is needed; title or department; and the budget to be charged. Examples of title or department include: Dean of Students/Student Life and Admissions Counselor/Admissions. The next order will be placed Monday, Jan. 23.

Now is the time to submit your request for business cards. Marketing communications will be processing a business card order soon. Place your order directly with B&B Print Source before Monday, Jan. 30.

Questions? Contact Danette Newkirk at dnewkirk@georgefox.edu.

The university’s Department of Biology and Chemistry invites you to join us for the seventh annual Dalton Lecture at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, in Bauman Auditorium.

Dr. Jennifer Wiseman, a senior astrophysicist at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, will speak on the topic “Universe of Wonder: Galaxies, Stars, Planets and Life.” Admission is free, and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

In the presentation, Wiseman will investigate what new discoveries are revealing about the cosmos and the significance of life in a dynamic universe. She will also give a scientific talk at 3 p.m. on Feb. 9 in Wood-Mar Auditorium entitled, “Frontiers of Astronomical Discovery: Galaxies, Dark Energy, Planets and Life.”

Wiseman received her BS in physics from MIT, discovering comet Wiseman-Skiff in 1987, and continued her studies at Harvard, earning a PhD in astronomy in 1995. She is a Fellow of the American Scientific Affiliation, a network of Christians in Science. She has authored several essays addressing the relationship of astronomy and the Christian faith.

A dessert reception and Student Research Poster session follows the lecture.

For more information on Wiseman and the Dalton Lecture Series in general, visit this link. Questions? Call the Department of Biology and Chemistry at 503-554-2710.

Join us tonight (Thursday), as Bill Cahoy, former dean of the Saint John’s Seminary and School of Theology, makes a colorful presentation on the artistic character and spiritual impact of The Saint John’s Bible. The event, titled “The Theology, Art and Imagination of The Saint John’s Bible,” runs from 7:30 to 8:50 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Cahoy presided over the project’s conception and development, and this is the premier event in the university’s second year with The Saint John’s Bible. It is also a part of the school’s 125th anniversary celebration. Chapel credit is available, and refreshments will be provided.

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

The university community is invited to an all-employee meeting from 3:30 to 5 p.m. today (Thursday) in Hoover 105. The event will be live-streamed at the Portland Center in Room 160.

Mail and Print Services can now accept Visa/Debit transactions. If you have any questions, please contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2551.

The university community is invited to an all-employee meeting from 3:30 to 5 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday) in Hoover 105. The event will be live-streamed at the Portland Center in Room 160.

The Oregon Historical Society is featuring a special anniversary exhibit titled, “Vision, Mission, Values: 125 Years of George Fox University.” As the oldest Christian institution in Oregon, we have a lot of history to share!

The exhibit highlights key individuals who shaped our story, special places and unique artifacts from campus life over the past 125 years. It is open now and runs through Feb. 5.

The Oregon Historical Society is located at 1200 S.W. Park Ave., in Portland. More information is available at this link.

How has technology impacted our relationships and social interactions? What are two things that technology promises that it is unable to deliver? How have devices impacted our meetings?

President Robin Baker discusses these questions in his latest blog piece. His reflections come after hearing a presentation by MIT professor Sherry Turkle, author of the book Alone Together: Why We Expect More from Technology and Less from Each Other.

Join us tomorrow night (Thursday), as Bill Cahoy, former dean of the Saint John’s Seminary and School of Theology, makes a colorful presentation on the artistic character and spiritual impact of The Saint John’s Bible. The event, titled “The Theology, Art and Imagination of The Saint John’s Bible,” runs from 7:30 to 8:50 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Cahoy presided over the project’s conception and development, and this is the premier event in the university’s second year with The Saint John’s Bible. It is also a part of the school’s 125th anniversary celebration. Chapel credit is available, and refreshments will be provided.

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

Thank you all for your overwhelming response to the “I’m glad you are my neighbor” campaign. We’ve sold 165 of the first 200 T-shirts printed. We ordered 100 more shirts to ensure we have some of each size to offer. So, if you haven’t had a chance to place your order, there’s still time. You can order here. Also, there are plenty of signs left.

Shirts ordered by Monday, Jan. 16, are available at the Roberts Center for pick-up this afternoon. We are processing shirt and sign requests as quickly as possible between classes. Because of the great response, shirt orders will be available for pick-up at the Roberts Center front desk daily (not just on Monday afternoons as originally communicated).

Hope to see you at the “I’m glad you are my neighbor” Vigil & Day of Action this Sunday, Jan. 22. The vigil starts at 2 p.m. at Newberg Friends Church (307 S. College St.). The march begins at 3:30 p.m. in Francis Square at the corner of East First and North College streets.

Shalom friends,
– Tricia Hornback (phornback@georgefox.edu)

The university’s Center for Peace and Justice, Newberg Peace Coalition, Newberg Rotary, Newberg Friends Church, North Valley Friends Church and Peace Village Newberg are working together on an inclusion campaign for the new year. This simple awareness campaign focuses on the phrase “I’m glad you are my neighbor” as a way to build community; encourage unity, equality and civility; and to affirm the value placed on all people regardless of their racial, social or economic status.

The campaign will include an “I’m glad you are my neighbor” event on Sunday, Jan. 22, T-shirts, signs in business windows and yard signs displayed as widely as possible in and around Newberg.

T-Shirt Info
Each T-shirt will have the message “I’m glad you are my neighbor” written in Chinese, English, Spanish, Arabic and Russian on the front. The back of the shirt will include a list of organizations that support this effort. You can see/order the T-shirts here.

In an effort to build and strengthen relationships between people, the T-shirts are being offered as a “buy one, give one” opportunity. The price is two shirts for $20, or $10 apiece.

Yard Sign Info
Multilingual “I’m glad you are my neighbor” indoor/outdoor signs will be available around Feb 1. You can see and/or order the signs here. Signs are also being offered as a “Buy one, give one” opportunity. The price is two signs for $10.

Jan. 22: “I’m glad you are my neighbor” ​Vigil Info
This event will provide contemplative space and time to share hopes and fears about the current local, national and international situation. Tables will be staffed by local peace and social justice-related organizations. We hope to create a space where relationships and networks can be born and strengthened, making Newberg a place where we can all know we are welcome, supported and cared for. For more information on the vigil, you can visit the Newberg Peace & Justice Action Group on Facebook.

Questions? Email rhernandez@georgefox.edu or phornback@georgefox.edu.

Thank you,
– Rebecca Hernandez and Tricia Hornback

The Portland Writing Center offers one-on-one writing assistance free of charge to George Fox graduate and Department of Professional Studies students. Our consultants are trained to empower adult students to become better writers, not merely edit their papers for them.

We offer assistance in many areas, including initial brainstorming, organization, clarity, grammar, word choice, and APA, Turabian, and MLA formatting. At the PWC, you now have the choice of a face-to-face, Zoom video conference, or email consultation.

For a Zoom consultation, be sure to download Zoom to your laptop or computer before your appointment – a one-time free and easy download that is available at this link. Once you have confirmed that you would like a Zoom appointment, we will include a link on our Google calendar that will connect you to your consultant at the scheduled time.

To schedule an appointment, click here to access the PWC Google calendar. For more information, contact the Portland Writing Center consultants at wc@georgefox.edu or visit our website at wc.georgefox.edu.

The university’s Center for Peace and Justice, Newberg Peace Coalition, Newberg Rotary, Newberg Friends Church, North Valley Friends Church and Peace Village Newberg are working together on an inclusion campaign for the new year. This simple awareness campaign focuses on the phrase “I’m glad you are my neighbor” as a way to build community; encourage unity, equality and civility; and to affirm the value placed on all people regardless of their racial, social or economic status.

The campaign will include an “I’m glad you are my neighbor” event on Sunday, Jan. 22, T-shirts, signs in business windows and yard signs displayed as widely as possible in and around Newberg.

T-Shirt Info
Each T-shirt will have the message “I’m glad you are my neighbor” written in Chinese, English, Spanish, Arabic and Russian on the front. The back of the shirt will include a list of organizations that support this effort. You can see/order the T-shirts here.

In an effort to build and strengthen relationships between people, the T-shirts are being offered as a “buy one, give one” opportunity. The price is two shirts for $20, or $10 apiece.

Yard Sign Info
Multilingual “I’m glad you are my neighbor” indoor/outdoor signs will be available around Feb 1. You can see and/or order the signs here. Signs are also being offered as a “Buy one, give one” opportunity. The price is two signs for $10.

Jan. 22: “I’m glad you are my neighbor” ​Vigil Info
This event will provide contemplative space and time to share hopes and fears about the current local, national and international situation. Tables will be staffed by local peace and social justice-related organizations. We hope to create a space where relationships and networks can be born and strengthened, making Newberg a place where we can all know we are welcome, supported and cared for. For more information on the vigil, you can visit the Newberg Peace & Justice Action Group on Facebook.

Questions? Email rhernandez@georgefox.edu or phornback@georgefox.edu.

Thank you,
– Rebecca Hernandez and Tricia Hornback

The university’s Center for Peace and Justice, Newberg Peace Coalition, Newberg Rotary, Newberg Friends Church, North Valley Friends Church and Peace Village Newberg are working together on an inclusion campaign for the new year. This simple awareness campaign focuses on the phrase “I’m glad you are my neighbor” as a way to build community; encourage unity, equality and civility; and to affirm the value placed on all people regardless of their racial, social or economic status.

The campaign will include an “I’m glad you are my neighbor” event on Sunday, Jan. 22, T-shirts, signs in business windows and yard signs displayed as widely as possible in and around Newberg.

T-Shirt Info
Each T-shirt will have the message “I’m glad you are my neighbor” written in Chinese, English, Spanish, Arabic and Russian on the front. The back of the shirt will include a list of organizations that support this effort. You can see/order the T-shirts here.

In an effort to build and strengthen relationships between people, the T-shirts are being offered as a “buy one, give one” opportunity. The price is two shirts for $20, or $10 apiece.

Yard Sign Info
Multilingual “I’m glad you are my neighbor” indoor/outdoor signs will be available around Feb 1. You can see and/or order the signs here. Signs are also being offered as a “Buy one, give one” opportunity. The price is two signs for $10.

Jan. 22: “I’m glad you are my neighbor” ​Vigil Info
This event will provide contemplative space and time to share hopes and fears about the current local, national and international situation. Tables will be staffed by local peace and social justice-related organizations. We hope to create a space where relationships and networks can be born and strengthened, making Newberg a place where we can all know we are welcome, supported and cared for. For more information on the vigil, you can visit the Newberg Peace & Justice Action Group on Facebook.

Questions? Email rhernandez@georgefox.edu or phornback@georgefox.edu.

Thank you,
– Rebecca Hernandez and Tricia Hornback

The university’s offices, libraries and bookstores will be closed Monday, Jan. 16, to observe the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Also closed will be the Fitness Center on the Newberg campus.

MLK Day is right around the corner, and the opportunity to volunteer at the annual MLK Day of Service is still open!

This is a great opportunity to serve our neighbor in Portland, home to many of our students. MLK Day is a time to celebrate all that Dr. King stood for, fought for, believed in and hoped for.

Please consider joining us on Monday, Jan. 16. You can find the schedule and more information about what the day entails at this registration link.

If you have questions or comments, please feel free to contact spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

The Portland Writing Center offers one-on-one writing assistance free of charge to George Fox graduate and Department of Professional Studies students. Our consultants are trained to empower adult students to become better writers, not merely edit their papers for them.

We offer assistance in many areas, including initial brainstorming, organization, clarity, grammar, word choice, and APA, Turabian, and MLA formatting. At the PWC, you now have the choice of a face-to-face, Zoom video conference, or email consultation.

For a Zoom consultation, be sure to download Zoom to your laptop or computer before your appointment – a one-time free and easy download that is available at this link. Once you have confirmed that you would like a Zoom appointment, we will include a link on our Google calendar that will connect you to your consultant at the scheduled time.

To schedule an appointment, click here to access the PWC Google calendar. For more information, contact the Portland Writing Center consultants at wc@georgefox.edu or visit our website at wc.georgefox.edu.