The Daily Bruin

Learning Support Services is recruiting two or three graduate students to work as academic mentors on the Newberg campus during the spring 2022 semester.

Academic mentors generally have six to eight one-on-one meetings with students each week; the position pays current Oregon minimum wage. Students can find more details and application information on the HandShake position posting. The position is open to any George Fox graduate student. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

Past academic mentors have commented on how much they grew through the experience, especially through their one-on-one sessions with high-risk students. The role is not a formal counseling role, but has similarities that can be especially helpful for graduate students who will be entering helping professions.

Please contact Rick Muthiah (rmuthiah@georgefox.edu) if you have questions.

Do you have a check from George Fox that has not been deposited or cashed yet? This could be a payroll check related to work-study or another program, or it might be a check from accounts payable for reimbursement of expenses.

If so, please deposit or cash the check(s) by Dec. 31. If a family member is holding the uncashed check(s) for you, please pass along this information to them.

Thank you in advance for your quick response to this request, as this will reduce the level of work required for December’s month-end reporting.

Questions? Contact Lael May in the finance department at ext. 2170 or lmay@georgefox.edu.

Limited vaccines and boosters are available in the Health and Counseling Center tomorrow (Friday). Please call 503-554-2340 to reserve your spot. Appointments will be given on a first-come, first-served basis.

Contact Molly Hickok at mhickok@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Plan now to join us for this year’s Christmas concert, O Holy Night, scheduled Friday, Dec. 10, through Sunday, Dec. 12. We will host 7:30 p.m. concerts on Friday and Saturday and a 2:30 p.m. matinee Sunday.

Staff may have two complimentary tickets for any night. Students and employees also are invited to attend a formal dress rehearsal at 7:30 p.m. Thursday free of charge, for which there will be general seating (please be sure to use social distancing when possible).

Tickets for the Thursday concert are available from Kathy Harris in Ross 101 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., until 700 seats are given away. Masks must be worn to each performance (no exceptions).

Tickets for the Friday through Sunday concerts are available online at this link. The system automatically puts a gray (social distance) seat between each selection, so select your spots and don’t space them out. For those who can’t attend in person, a livestream of Sunday’s concert is available for purchase here.

Poinsettias ($10) and Christmas trees ($20) will be for sale after the last concert on Sunday (cash and checks only).

Contact Kathy Harris (kharris@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Faculty, staff, students, vendors and visitors across all campus locations must use face coverings as required by state guidelines. You can read the full face-covering policy here.

Masks, face coverings, or face shields are currently required for:

• All indoor public campus spaces (e.g., classrooms, offices, hallways, meeting rooms, etc.) unless the individual is alone in an individual private workspace defined by OHA as an indoor space within a public or private workplace used for work by one individual at a time. It must be enclosed on all sides with walls from floor to ceiling and with a closed door. Note: Face coverings are required in all cubicle and open workspaces.
• In the Bruin Den, Canyon Commons or Bridge Cafe you may remove your face covering ONLY if you are actively eating.

The university has worked hard to follow CDC and OHA guidance through the pandemic, but we recognize there will be a variety of personal perspectives on how our campus should transition back to pre-pandemic life. We ask that, as members of a Christ-centered community, we treat one another with kindness and grace, particularly when our views differ from one another.

Be well and stay safe!

Questions? Contact the COT (cot@georgefox.edu) or HR (hr@georgefox.edu).

Plan now to join us for this year’s Christmas concert, O Holy Night, scheduled Friday, Dec. 10, through Sunday, Dec. 12. We will host 7:30 p.m. concerts on Friday and Saturday and a 2:30 p.m. matinee Sunday.

Staff may have two complimentary tickets for any night. Students and employees also are invited to attend a formal dress rehearsal at 7:30 p.m. Thursday free of charge, for which there will be general seating (please be sure to use social distancing when possible).

Tickets for the Thursday concert are available from Kathy Harris in Ross 101 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., until 700 seats are given away. Masks must be worn to each performance (no exceptions).

Tickets for the Friday through Sunday concerts are available online at this link. The system automatically puts a gray (social distance) seat between each selection, so select your spots and don’t space them out. For those who can’t attend in person, a livestream of Sunday’s concert will be available here.

Poinsettias ($10) and Christmas trees ($20) will be for sale after the last concert on Sunday (cash and checks only).

Contact Kathy Harris (kharris@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Did you know George Fox University has a YouTube channel? New content is uploaded every week.

Watch students share their experiences at George Fox University through “Life@Fox” or “Flippin’ Thru My Phone” videos. You can also learn more about programs from our “Fox Fast Facts” series, including our undergraduate, graduate, ADP and digital offerings.

Please subscribe here to stay up-to-date!

Want help with a paper? Looking for support on how to stay organized and study for tests as finals get closer?

If so, come book an appointment with the Portland Writing Center (PWC) and finish the semester strong. Be sure to schedule early, because appointments fill up fast this time of year.

Questions? Contact Hannah Jackson (hjackson@georgefox.edu) or visit our website.

For study tips, follow us on Instagram at gfupwc.

The holiday season is upon us, and the shopping has begun. Please be aware that the time to ship packages may take a little longer than usual due to various circumstances.

Plan ahead so you are not caught spending high shipping prices trying to get a package to a loved one before Christmas. Below are the recommended dates from USPS for packages to arrive before Christmas.

Holiday Shipping Dates for Contiguous U.S. (lower 48 states)

• USPS Ground: Dec. 15
• USPS First Class Mail: Dec. 17
• USPS Priority: Dec. 18

Holiday Shipping Dates for Alaska and Hawaii

• USPS Ground: Dec. 2
• USPS First Class Mail: Dec. 17
• USPS Priority: Dec. 18

You can follow this link for more shipping information. If you have additional questions, please contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.

As the Advent season begins, the Office for Spiritual Life would like to share with you this year’s Advent Devotional, featuring reflections and art from members of our George Fox community.

Questions? Contact Sarah Cuevas at scuevas@georgefox.edu.

As we look ahead to Thanksgiving, the human resources office would like to share moments of gratitude with our community. Join us and let us know what you are thankful for here!

Your thoughts will be shared in slide-show and email form throughout next week leading up to Thanksgiving. Questions? Email HR at hr@georgefox.edu.

Do you have stress, aches, pains, or just want to feel relaxed? Come by to get a massage from a doctor of physical therapy student and receive free stress management advice!

Our mission is to improve our community’s health by offering discounted massages to students ($15), employees and community members ($20). We are offering 25-minute massages from 3 to 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 22, in the new Medical Sciences Building, located at 448 Werth Blvd., in Newberg.

We will be taking all the current precautions related to the delivery of healthcare during COVID-19.

All proceeds will help fund our medical service trip to Uganda. Donations are also welcome. You can register here.

Questions? Contact Desiray Anderson (danderson20@georgefox.edu).

This week (Nov. 15-22) is National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child.

Operation Christmas Child is a national event that invites you to pack shoeboxes with items for children in need. These boxes get sent and delivered to children in countries all around the world. Many churches in the local area participate and serve as places where you can drop off your shoeboxes for sending out.

For more information about Operation Christmas Child, including what to pack in the shoeboxes, please visit this website.

Questions? Contact Kaliah Antin at kantin19@georgefox.edu.

Faculty, staff, students, vendors and visitors across all campus locations must use face coverings as required by state guidelines. You can read the full face-covering policy here.

Masks, face coverings, or face shields are currently required for:

• All indoor public campus spaces (e.g., classrooms, offices, hallways, meeting rooms, etc.) unless the individual is alone in an individual private workspace defined by OHA as an indoor space within a public or private workplace used for work by one individual at a time. It must be enclosed on all sides with walls from floor to ceiling and with a closed door. Note: Face coverings are required in all cubicle and open workspaces.
• In the Bruin Den, Canyon Commons or Bridge Cafe you may remove your face covering ONLY if you are actively eating.

The university has worked hard to follow CDC and OHA guidance through the pandemic, but we recognize there will be a variety of personal perspectives on how our campus should transition back to pre-pandemic life. We ask that, as members of a Christ-centered community, we treat one another with kindness and grace, particularly when our views differ from one another.

Be well and stay safe!

Questions? Contact the COT (cot@georgefox.edu) or HR (hr@georgefox.edu).

As we look ahead to Thanksgiving, the human resources office would like to share moments of gratitude with our community. Join us and let us know what you are thankful for here!

Your thoughts will be shared in slide-show and email form throughout next week leading up to Thanksgiving. Questions? Email HR at hr@georgefox.edu.

Plan now to join us for this year’s Christmas concert, O Holy Night, scheduled Friday, Dec. 10, through Sunday, Dec. 12. We will host 7:30 p.m. concerts on Friday and Saturday and a 2:30 p.m. matinee Sunday.

Staff may have two complimentary tickets for any night. Students and employees also are invited to attend a formal dress rehearsal at 7:30 p.m. Thursday free of charge, for which there will be general seating (please be sure to use social distancing when possible).

Tickets for the Thursday concert are available from Kathy Harris in Ross 101 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., until 700 seats are given away. Masks must be worn to each performance (no exceptions).

Tickets for the Friday through Sunday concerts are available online at this link. The system automatically puts a gray (social distance) seat between each selection, so select your spots and don’t space them out.

Poinsettias ($10) and Christmas trees ($20) will be for sale after the last concert on Sunday (cash and checks only).

Contact Kathy Harris (kharris@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Is it possible for a politician to succeed without resorting to incivility? To find out, come to Hoover 105 tonight (Monday), when biographer Richard Etulain will explore this question in the political life of the late Oregon Senator Mark O. Hatfield. Join us from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Etulain, professor emeritus of history and former director of the Center for the American West at the University of New Mexico, is the author of Mark Hatfield: Oregon Statesman. Hatfield was a Christian whose faith blossomed during his political career.

Those who attend in person will be required to wear masks. The presentation will also be available via Zoom by registering (for free) at this link. If you have questions, contact Ron Mock at civility@georgefox.edu.

Is it possible for a politician to succeed without resorting to incivility? To find out, come to Hoover 105 this Monday, Nov. 15, when biographer Richard Etulain will explore this question in the political life of the late Oregon Senator Mark O. Hatfield. Join us from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Etulain, professor emeritus of history and former director of the Center for the American West at the University of New Mexico, is the author of Mark Hatfield: Oregon Statesman. Hatfield was a Christian whose faith blossomed during his political career.

Those who attend in person will be required to wear masks. The presentation will also be available via Zoom by registering (for free) at this link. If you have questions, contact Ron Mock at civility@georgefox.edu.

Are you a military veteran who is also a George Fox student, alumni or employee? We want to honor you on Veterans Day (today) by sharing your story on our social media pages.

To participate, please send a photo from your time in the military to Jeremy Lloyd (jlloyd@georgefox.edu) and provide the following information:

• Name
• Rank and branch of the military
• Dates/locations of service
• Answer one of these questions:

– Why did you choose to serve?
– What moment stands out most from your time in the military?
– What was it like to transition back to civilian life?

Questions? Contact Jeremy Lloyd.

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 still holds incredible power to transform our lives, relationships and communities.

A virtual course, “Companioning Our Shadow: Emotions and Relationships” is a space to invite Christ to meet our hidden self, and deepen our process of healing and transformation. Join instructor Michael Simmons as he explores practices and tools for companioning our shadowed emotions. We will meet virtually from 9 to 11 a.m. (PST) tomorrow (Friday).

The cost for attending the course is just $39, and participants can register by clicking the above link. If you have any questions, email Michael Simmons at msimmons@georgefox.edu.