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Join David Brooks and Rev. Jen Bailey for a special session, “Building Trust in an Age of Division,” from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, June 2, via this Zoom link. The event is sponsored by the Murdock Trust and co-hosted by Seattle Pacific, Regents and Portland Seminary.

Join us as we discuss what it looks like for our cities and networks to rebuild social trust. We’ll explore what is needed in the season ahead to combat division and silos that exist within our communities.

Questions? Contact MaryKate Morse at mkmorse@georgefox.edu.

The George Fox College of Engineering invites high school students ages 16 to 18 to join us for our inaugural high school Maker Camp July 12-16!

If you know a high school student who loves hands-on projects, figuring out how things work, and exploring the latest technologies in making, send them this link to register for Maker Camp 2021.

Participants will expand their skills with 3-D modeling and printing, automation, computer programming and design as they work alongside George Fox engineering students and faculty to create their own custom engineering devices, utilize industry tools and equipment, and make new friends.

We will take time each day to engage in spiritual reflection, build relationships, and enjoy the beautiful George Fox campus. Maker Camp participants will hear from industry professionals about ways engineering intersects with their walk with Christ and why, as a Christian, they love being in the field of engineering.

Contact Tamara Wytsma (twytsma@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

The Bruin Community Pantry food bank will be open during the following hours now through Aug. 27.

• Mondays: 9 a.m. to noon; 4 to 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesdays: 12:30 to 4 p.m.
• Wednesdays: Noon to 5:30 p.m.
• Thursdays: 1 to 4 p.m.
• Fridays: 9 a.m. to noon; 4:30 to 6 p.m.
• Saturdays: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Check out the website for more information.

The Bruin Community Pantry food bank will be open during the following hours starting Monday, May 10, through Aug. 27.

• Mondays: 9 a.m. to noon; 4 to 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesdays: 12:30 to 4 p.m.
• Wednesdays: Noon to 5:30 p.m.
• Thursdays: 1 to 4 p.m.
• Fridays: 9 a.m. to noon; 4:30 to 6 p.m.
• Saturdays: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Check out the website for more information.

The George Fox College of Engineering invites high school students ages 16  to 18 to join us for our inaugural high school Maker Camp July 12-16!

If you know a high school student who loves hands-on projects, figuring out how things work, and exploring the latest technologies in making, send them this link to register for Maker Camp 2021.

Participants will expand their skills with 3-D modeling and printing, automation, computer programming and design as they work alongside George Fox engineering students and faculty to create their own custom engineering devices, utilize industry tools and equipment, and make new friends.

We will take time each day to engage in spiritual reflection, build relationships, and enjoy the beautiful George Fox campus. Maker Camp participants will hear from industry professionals about ways engineering intersects with their walk with Christ and why, as a Christian, they love being in the field of engineering.

Contact Tamara Wytsma (twytsma@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

The College of Physical Therapy will host its fourth annual Health and Wellness Week from Monday through Wednesday, May 17-19, at the new Medical Sciences Building.

Three free classes will be offered, with all scheduled from 6 to 7 p.m.:

• Nutrition: Monday, May 17
• Spine Care: Tuesday, May 18
• Exercise: Wednesday, May 19

Click here for more information about each class and to register.

Questions? Contact Jason Brumitt (jbrumitt@georgefox.edu).

If you have not visited your George Fox email in the last two days, please do! Your George Fox paperless e-billing statement was delivered to you yesterday, May 3. Please forward it to anyone assisting you with payment.

As a reminder for grad and ADP students, you will no longer receive a paper-printed bill in addition to the electronic statement.

Questions? Contact Jenny Getsinger (jgetsing@georgefox.edu).

Interested in grant writing or grant management that supports George Fox University? The university’s advancement office invites you to join us for our annual George Fox grant training session on Wednesday, May 12.

Join either our novice or master grant training tracks. Learn more about new grant registration and approval processes, hear from funded grant leaders, and get answers to timely questions.

Please submit this quick survey by Monday, May 10, to RSVP for one of the limited seats. Unable to attend on May 12? Don’t worry: Complete the survey on the above link to indicate your preference for future grant training invitations.

We value your input, and thank you for your help!

– The Advancement Office

The George Fox College of Engineering invites high school students ages 16  to 18 to join us for our inaugural high school Maker Camp July 12-16!

If you know a high school student who loves hands-on projects, figuring out how things work, and exploring the latest technologies in making, send them this link to register for Maker Camp 2021.

Participants will expand their skills with 3-D modeling and printing, automation, computer programming and design as they work alongside George Fox engineering students and faculty to create their own custom engineering devices, utilize industry tools and equipment, and make new friends.

We will take time each day to engage in spiritual reflection, build relationships, and enjoy the beautiful George Fox campus. Maker Camp participants will hear from industry professionals about ways engineering intersects with their walk with Christ and why, as a Christian, they love being in the field of engineering.

Contact Tamara Wytsma (twytsma@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

We will put out a call for Richter Scholars’ proposals in early fall for summer 2022 research projects. Students, you may want to talk to a faculty mentor before the semester ends so you can beginning planning. Faculty, you may also want to connect with a potential research student before the semester ends or over the summer.

The Richter Scholars program at George Fox distributes funds to support student research activities that are devised, initiated and carried out by individual student researchers, with mentorship, guidance and expertise provided by a faculty mentor.

The purpose of these funds is to support educational research opportunities that encourage the practices of independent thought, leading to independent achievement and personal responsibility.

For the purpose of this program, research is defined as a knowledge-generating activity that is designed to provide new information on a topic, tool, or process, and that proceeds according to established and accepted research methods.

For more information, contact Vetta Berokoff at vberokof@georgefox.edu.

The College of Physical Therapy will host its third annual Health and Wellness Week from Monday, May 17, through Wednesday, May 19, at the new Medical Sciences Building.

Three free classes will be offered:

• Nutrition: Monday, May 17, from 6 to 7 p.m.
• Spine Care: Tuesday, May 18, from 6 to 7 p.m.
• Exercise: Wednesday, May 19, from 6 to 7 p.m.

Click here for more information about each class and to register.

Questions? Contact Jason Brumitt (jbrumitt@georgefox.edu).

We will put out a call for Richter Scholars’ proposals in early fall for summer 2022 research projects. Students, you may want to talk to a faculty mentor before the semester ends so you can beginning planning. Faculty, you may also want to connect with a potential research student before the semester ends or over the summer.

The Richter Scholars program at George Fox distributes funds to support student research activities that are devised, initiated and carried out by individual student researchers, with mentorship, guidance and expertise provided by a faculty mentor.

The purpose of these funds is to support educational research opportunities that encourage the practices of independent thought, leading to independent achievement and personal responsibility.

For the purpose of this program, research is defined as a knowledge-generating activity that is designed to provide new information on a topic, tool, or process, and that proceeds according to established and accepted research methods.

For more information, contact Vetta Berokoff at vberokof@georgefox.edu.

Interested in grant writing or grant management that supports George Fox University? The university’s advancement office invites you to join us for our annual George Fox grant training session on Wednesday, May 12.

Join either our novice or master grant training tracks. Learn more about new grant registration and approval processes, hear from funded grant leaders, and get answers to timely questions.

Please submit this quick survey by Monday, May 10, to RSVP for one of the limited seats. Unable to attend on May 12? Don’t worry: Complete the survey on the above link to indicate your preference for future grant training invitations.

We value your input, and thank you for your help!

– The Advancement Office

Have you ever received a suspicious-looking email purporting to be from someone you know, or one urging you to take immediate action, or share personal information? If so, you may be interested in learning more about email scams, including email “phishing,” the most common form of email scam.

Join us on Thursday, April 29, at 3 p.m. to hear Janelle Banister, a senior computer science major in the cyber security concentration, present on her research into the human factors behind common email scams.

While the actual mechanisms bad actors use to carry out email scams are technical in nature, this talk is intended for a non-technical audience, and all members of the campus community are invited to attend.

After the presentation, there will be time for questions and discussion; this is a great opportunity to learn more about how to recognize various email scams and protect yourself from being taken advantage of, no matter your degree of technical expertise.

Janelle will be presenting in person in EHS 119, and up to 10 people may attend in person. The presentation and following Q & A session will also be live-streamed via Zoom (passcode: 810674)

Contact Brian Snider (bsnider@georgefox.edu) with any questions, or to RSVP for in-person attendance.

We want to remind you that George Fox University is committed to providing a Christ-centered community that fosters safe living, learning and working settings for students, employees and visitors. A core value of this institution is to maintain a respectful environment for all individuals that is free of the following:

• Sexual harassment
• Sexual assault
• Domestic violence
• Dating violence
• Stalking
• Harassment and discrimination
• Bias-related incidents and hate crimes

These behaviors and actions are contrary to the mission, values and lifestyle standards of our community. It is our firm belief that engaging in any aspect of these behaviors is unacceptable and will not be tolerated by members of the George Fox community. Should an incident of this nature occur, the person is strongly encouraged to report the incident to university personnel.

As we move into finals week, please note that our confidential campus advocate remains available on Monday, Apr. 26th via virtual appointments (contact jgebhard20@georgefox.edu to schedule) and in-person walk-in appointments on Thursday, Apr. 29th, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

You are also encouraged to contact the Title IX Coordinator to make a report.

Jenny Elsey
jelsey@georgefox.edu
503-554-2318
Office Location: Intercultural Resource Center

Please take a few minutes to complete the George Fox Library Survey. The library is seeking feedback on the quality of our services, collections, and spaces, and we’d love to know your thoughts. The survey should take about five minutes and your response is anonymous.

Questions? Contact Kate Wimer (kwimer@georgefox.edu).

The Bruin Store is raffling off 35 prizes to celebrate the end of the year, ending this Thursday, April 29. Each prize is valued between $5 and $45, the raffle is open to everyone, and there is no limit on how many raffle tickets you can get!

There are three ways to be entered to win:

• Make a purchase of any amount in the Bruin Store 
• Find Pennington in his graduation cap
  • Come see us, and we will fill you in!
• Place an online order to be picked up in store
  • This is a fantastic way for families of graduates to order gifts ahead of time!

Winners will be drawn on Friday, April 30, and will be called to be notified that they won. Prizes can be picked up any time during graduation weekend.

Bruin Store hours during graduation weekend:

• Friday, April 30, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Saturday, May 1, from 1 to 7 p.m.
• Sunday, May 2, from 1 to 5 p.m.

Questions? Contact Paige Jacobs (pjacobs@georgefox.edu).

Portland Seminary invites you to join the first conversation of a three-part series this Wednesday, April 28, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. This is a free online event; please register here.

The first talk, “Reading the Gospels While Black,” will feature N.T. Wright and Esau McCaulley. This event is co-hosted by Portland Seminary, Regent College, and Seattle Pacific University.

Questions? Contact Gaby Viesca (gviesca@georgefox.edu).

As we approach the end of the academic year, campus public safety would like to remind the George Fox community of a few helpful safety tips. While the Newberg campus is located in a generally safe location, unfortunately, crimes and emergencies can occur in any location and at any time of day.

We encourage you to program campus public safety’s phone number into your cell phone so that it is available in case you need it. We are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week: 503-554-2090.

The following are some of the reasons why you may want to give us a call:

• If you feel unsafe: safety escorts are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year and can escort you to your destination.
• In case of an emergency: first, call 911, and then call campus public safety; we can coordinate with emergency first responders to help direct them to your location.
• If you need roadside assistance: we are happy to assist in unlocking your car or giving you a jump start if your battery is dead.
• If you’re locked out of your room: campus policy requires that you first try calling a RA from your living area. If you are unable to reach an RA, then you are welcome to call campus public safety and we will make our best effort to respond as soon as we are available.
• To report a crime or accident: if you need to report a crime or accident, we can connect you to the proper George Fox department or off-campus agency to complete and file a report.
  

A victim of a crime is never at fault and should not be blamed for his or her actions. For those who would like to know what precautions they can take in order to reduce the risk of victimization, we offer the following tips:

• Let someone know where you are going, your expected travel time, and how long you plan on being in that location.
• If you are running or walking in the evening, wear bright or reflective clothing to make yourself more visible to drivers and to help someone spot you faster in case of an emergency.
• Also, if you are running or walking in the evening, go with someone or a group of people you trust. (If you choose this option, be sure to wear the appropriate face coverings.) Stay in well-lit, highly visible areas. Stay in familiar areas and avoid shortcuts.
• Be aware of your surroundings and walk with purpose. Distractions like using your cell phone while walking can make you particularly vulnerable.
• In regards to electronics, be sure that your phone is charged before traveling. Wear only one earbud while you walk and keep your volume low.
• Do not leave valuable items in your car in an open view. Park in well-lit areas where it will be safe for you to return to at night. Take note of where you park so that you can easily locate your car again.

Questions? Call campus public safety at 503-554-2090 or email Elrike Shaw at eshaw@georgefox.edu. Campus public safety officers are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

The College of Physical Therapy will host its third annual Health and Wellness Week from Monday, May 17, through Wednesday, May 19, at the new Medical Sciences Building.

Three free classes will be offered:

• Nutrition: Monday, May 17, from 6 to 7 p.m.
• Spine Care: Tuesday, May 18, from 6 to 7 p.m.
• Exercise: Wednesday, May 19, from 6 to 7 p.m.

Click here for more information about each class and to register.

Questions? Contact Jason Brumitt (jbrumitt@georgefox.edu).