The Daily Bruin

The Bruin Bookstore will be open tomorrow (Thursday) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will be closed all day on Friday. Enjoy the mid-semester break!

Looking to get professionally certified in outdoor medicine? University Recreation will be hosting a wilderness first aid course in just a few weeks. We will bring in professionally certified instructors that utilize classroom and lifelike scenario learning. Register here.

Contact Nathanael Freeman at freemann@georgefox.edu with questions.

Mark your calendar! The Woolman Peacemaking Forum is just around the corner, and you won’t want to miss this important conversation taking place on Tuesday, Feb. 25, in Hoover 105.

The 3:30 to 5 p.m. Woolman Peacemakers Panel features four perspectives, including a Christian Palestinian living in the West Bank, a Christian of Syrian descent, a Quaker with field experience, and a Jewish man from a Zionist background who was transformed by his work in Gaza.

Panelists will address the following questions about the current crisis in Israel and Palestine:

• How did we get here (a historic perspective)?
• Why should I care (a Christian perspective)?
• What can I do (a call to peacemaking and justice)?
• The panel event will be followed by a Q&A session, as well as an appetizer reception and exhibitor hall.

The 6 to 8 p.m. Woolman lecture will be presented by Dr. Lamma Mansour. She will give a message entitled, “Bearing Witness: A Christian Palestinian Cry for Justice and Peace.” The lecture will be followed by a time of Q&A.

Both events are available via livestream. Livestream link and additional information can be found at georgefox.edu/woolmanforum.

If you have questions, contact Tamara Wytsma at twytsma@georgefox.edu.

As we move further into the semester, remember that the library is here to help with resources and research help.

The research help team consists of four faculty librarians with expertise in managing and navigating academic literature and search tools. Send us your questions online, email your program librarian directly, or make a one-on-one appointment with a librarian in our offices or over Zoom.

Help is available in the evening until 9 p.m. and on weekends! Send your questions to the on-call librarian via the “Ask a Librarian” form, or email researchhelp@georgefox.edu.

For more details and contact information, visit our website under the “Research Help” menu item.

Join the social work department at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18, in Hoover 103 for Diversity Dialogue, an event focused on services and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

This event will feature presentations from Connections NW, an agency dedicated to providing direct support for daily living, and Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp, which offers summer camp experiences for individuals with IDD. Learn about available resources, gain insight into inclusive programming, and explore ways to support individuals with IDD in our communities. Don’t miss this opportunity for meaningful discussion and connection!

If you have questions, reach out to Kim Rapp at rappk@georgefox.edu.

Our area is expecting periods of snow and icy conditions. Safety is our top priority, and we ask that you take extra care when commuting, entering buildings, and moving between locations. Please keep the following in mind:

• Drive Safely: Allow extra time for your commute and reduce your speed to account for slippery roads.
• Walk Carefully: Watch for icy patches on sidewalks, parking lots, and entryways. Use designated walkways whenever possible. Check out these safety tips.
• Report Hazards: If you notice any areas with dangerous ice buildup, please report them to Plant Services or your building monitor.

Let’s work together to ensure a safe and productive environment during these winter months. Thank you for your attention and cooperation. If you have any questions, contact Kim Knoernschild at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.

Take advantage of our Direct Access Physical Therapy resource, ADAPT! As part of a research project by the George Fox doctor of physical therapy program, we’re offering free one-time physical therapy consultations to help you decide what to do next to manage your condition – no referral or payment needed. Get expert insight and take the first step toward feeling your best, all at no cost to you! Appointments are available on Thursday mornings beginning Feb. 6.

This resource is offered to all George Fox students, employees and families (18 and over) by DPT faculty at the George Fox PT Community Clinic location (448 Werth Blvd.) and does not necessarily include official physical therapy treatment. It is geared toward conversation, education and evaluation of the best path to take toward greater health!

If physical therapy treatment is recommended, our PT Community Clinic is available to you on a $25 per session cash-pay basis.

Please use this link to set up a consultation! Contact Rebecca Dobler at rdobler@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Starting Monday, Feb. 3, the Bruin Bookstore will be open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Join us for Portland Seminary’s 2025 Spring Conference with guest speaker A.J. Swoboda!

Explore “Slow Theology: Practicing Theology as a Means to Resilient Faith” and discover the power of slowing down in theological reflection. This event is open to all!

Register here by Feb. 21. If you have questions, contact Rachael Fissell at rfissell@georgefox.edu.

The return period for unneeded textbooks for the spring term ends tomorrow (Friday). Please come by the Bruin Bookstore if you need to return a book.

If you have questions, reach out to Kristen McGuirk at kmcguirk@georgefox.edu.

George Fox will be hosting a business fair this Thursday, Jan. 30. It will be held in Canyon Commons from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Talk to professionals from the business and finance worlds to see what internship and employment opportunities they may have for you.

If you have questions, contact Wade Witherspoon at wwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

The Virtual Learning Center is here to support your academic success! Whether you need help with writing – from brainstorming to final edits – or personalized academic coaching to stay on track, our team is ready to assist you.

To make an appointment, go to the TracCloud icon on your Canvas Dashboard. You can choose from either a Zoom or Asynchronous appointment. If you have any questions, please email Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu.

Would you like to improve your ability in these areas?

• Helping people who disagree on important things feel safe and hopeful
• Listening with empathy and building trust and cooperation
• Being a better bridge-builder in our community
• Possibly equipping yourself to be a table moderator at Community Conversations

If you resonate with any or all of these goals, you should join us for a Conversation Moderator Basic Training workshop tomorrow (Wednesday) from 7 to 8:45 p.m. in Canyon Commons.

Sponsored by the George Fox Civility Project and the Newberg/Dundee United as Neighbors group, this workshop will be led by George Fox Civility Project Director Ron Mock and Student Care and Student Life Operations Specialist Jere Witherspoon. It is open to the public, including anyone on campus.

Please let Ron or Jere know if you are interested in coming, or if you have questions, at rmock@georgefox.edu or jwithers@georgefox.edu. You are welcome to come even if you haven’t contacted us in advance.

1098-T tuition tax statements for 2024 are now available online in MyGeorgeFox. To access your form, log into MyGeorgeFox and go to the “Financial Account” tile, then select “Account Services” and then “View 1098-T.” The PDF can be downloaded and shared with whomever is handling your taxes. We are unable to distribute these for you.

If you did not fill out the electronic consent form and you qualified for a 1098-T, the form will be printed out and sent to your mailing address.

If you have any questions, reach out to the student accounts office at studentaccounts@georgefox.edu.

Thank you to all who made us aware of the most recent phishing campaign. For those unfamiliar with phishing, please see below for a quick refresher.  

What to Expect

• The phishing email may appear to be from a legitimate source or offer you something. However, it will attempt to trick you into revealing sensitive information or taking a specific action. Please note that logging into an unknown website or application will reveal your username and password to that website or application. This is one way your username and password can be stolen.

How to Identify Phishing Emails

• Be cautious. Be wary of emails that:
  • Create a sense of urgency or panic
  • Request sensitive information
  • Have spelling or grammar errors
  • Contain suspicious links or attachments
  • Offer something too good to be true (free stuff) or ask for money
• Verify the sender. Check the sender’s email address to ensure it is legitimate. Look for mistakes in spelling or grammar, and be cautious of unfamiliar senders.
• Don’t click. Never click on links or attachments from suspicious emails. Instead, contact the sender directly to verify their identity.
• Don’t respond. And don’t ever give an unknown person any money!

What to Do

1. 1. Mark as spam. If you receive a phishing email, mark it as spam immediately.
   2. Report to IT. Forward the email to our IT department at servicedesk@georgefox.edu so we can investigate and block future messages.
   3. Reach out to the sender through a different channel than how you were contacted, to ask about the legitimacy.

Your Cooperation

Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions, email servicedesk@georgefox.edu.

Join us on Monday, Jan. 27, between 4 and 5:30 p.m. to celebrate the solo exhibition of Rebecca Sandberg during her show reception at the Minthorne Gallery.

This is an open-house-style event with light refreshments. Please drop by and support the artist, and don’t miss her artist talk from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Chehalem Cultural Center following the reception.

For more information, reach out to Chandler Brutscher at cbrutscher@georgefox.edu.

Would you like to improve your ability in these areas?

• Helping people who disagree on important things feel safe and hopeful
• Listening with empathy and building trust and cooperation
• Being a better bridge-builder in our community
• Possibly equipping yourself to be a table moderator at Community Conversations

If you resonate with any or all of these goals, you should join us for a Conversation Moderator Basic Training workshop Wednesday, Jan. 29 from 7 to 8:45 p.m. in Canyon Commons.

Sponsored by the George Fox Civility Project and the Newberg/Dundee United as Neighbors group, this workshop will be led by George Fox Civility Project Director Ron Mock and Student Care and Student Life Operations Specialist Jere Witherspoon. It is open to the public, including anyone on campus.

Please let Ron or Jere know if you are interested in coming, or if you have questions, at rmock@georgefox.edu or jwithers@georgefox.edu. You are welcome to come even if you haven’t contacted us in advance.

Please join the College of Physical Therapy for our 11th annual research symposium Wednesday, Feb. 5, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Medical Science Building, which is located at 448 Werth Blvd. in Newberg.

Physical therapy doctoral faculty and third-year students will showcase various rehabilitation research topics.

Questions? Please contact Samantha Skaggs at sskaggs@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2451.

You may have noticed that temperatures are expected to drop into the middle and upper 20s overnight this week, causing ice to possibly form on surfaces. Please be extra cautious of slippery conditions in parking lots, stairways and shaded areas.

Here are some helpful tips for walking safely on icy surfaces.

George Fox’s art, prose and poetry journal, the Wineskin, is seeking submissions for its upcoming issue.

All kinds of media will be considered, including art, prose, poetry, photography, music and short films. If you have a creative itch that needs scratching, visit thewineskin.com/submit for a chance to be featured. The deadline is Saturday, Jan. 25.

Contact Shay Smith at smiths22@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.