The Daily Bruin

The university community is invited to a free public lecture and viewing of The Saint John’s Bible tonight (Thursday) from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Leading the presentation will be Howard Macy, emeritus professor of religion and biblical studies, and Paul Anderson, professor of biblical and Quaker studies. They will present “Seeing the Word of God – The Illuminative Impact of The Saint John’s Bible,” in which they will explore the most compelling of 160 new artistic masterpieces in the first illuminated Bible produced by the Benedictine Order in 500 years.

Professors Macy and Anderson will expand on “seeing the Word of God,” followed by a firsthand viewing of Volume 1, Pentateuch.

Contact Anderson (panderso@georgefox.edu) for more information.

There is College Young Life tonight (Thursday)! We are combining guys and ladies and will all meet at the same location (2008 N. Emory Dr.) at 7:30 p.m. for a fun event!

Please invite your friends; we love new people! If you have any questions, text or call Connor Forsyth at 206-445-3385.

See you there!

For my Magazine and Feature Writing class (JOUR 330), I am conducting a survey for students relating to their opinions of the 2016 election – how they feel about George Fox staff responding to the event, and how they think the university should react toward it.

Submissions for the survey will remain anonymous; however, students can send their name and a written response toward the subject matter if they wish for their opinions to be read in my feature article. I would prefer to get as many participants as possible before Monday, Dec. 5.

Thank you,
Ian Snively (isnively15@georgefox.edu)

2016 Election Survey

Disclaimer:
These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

Come participate in a 50/50 raffle fundraiser to support the Athletic Training Club as it raises money so our students can attend a convention and gain more knowledge in the athletic training field. Tickets can be purchased throughout the first half of tomorrow’s (Friday’s) women’s basketball game at 6 p.m., with the winning ticket being drawn at halftime.

Questions? Contact Brynelle Bremner (bbremner14@georgefox.edu).

Paul Anderson will conduct a turning of the page session tomorrow (Friday) on Volume 1 of The Saint John’s Bible (Pentateuch). Come and “see the Word” as the biblical message comes to life in this historic illuminated Bible.

The session runs from 4 to 4:30 p.m. in the MLRC.

Are you in the Christmas spirit? Are you looking to jump into the Christmas spirit? So are our friends at Friendsview!

Tomorrow (Thursday), James Project is joining Friendsview for their Christmas party! There will be Christmas tree decorating, live music, free Christmas cookies, and lots of Christmas cheer. Meet at 6:45 p.m. in Le Shana and we’ll go to the celebration together. Can’t wait to see you all!

Questions? Contact Gary Buckley (gbuckley15@goergefox.edu).

Contemplative Worship meets every Thursday morning from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m. in the Prayer Chapel! Join us tomorrow as we explore various contemplative prayer traditions that have been passed down by the church. Elective chapel credit is available.

Have any summer plans yet? Well, A Christian Ministry in the National Parks (ACMNP) rep will be on campus today (Wednesday) to talk to students about various summer opportunities in 25 national parks around the country!

ACMNP is a student-led ministry that began in Yellowstone National Park in 1951 with the dream of providing Christian community for the people working in, living in, and visiting the first national park in the world. Today, ACMNP lives its mission by sending roughly 200 ministry team members in national parks all the way from Alaska to the Virgin Islands.

If this sounds like something that might interest you, please stop by their table in Canyon Commons today between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for more information!

Do you love to serve? Does volunteering for the larger vision of Martin Luther King Jr. inspire you? How about in Portland?
Your chance to get involved with our neighboring community is finally here, with the opportunity to be a part of MLK Day of Service in Portland!

MLK Day of Service is a day we are able to live into this vision Dr. King had for serving and justice. Though one day of service is never enough to fully celebrate him or what he stood for, we hope you are able to join us for this day of service and recognition of Dr. King.

MLK Day of Service takes place on Monday, Jan. 16. You can register and find more information about what the day will look like here.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

As we move into the season of Advent, the Office of Spiritual & Intercultural Life will have daily Scripture readings available to the George Fox community to help guide our prayers during this season of celebration.

If your office or your family would like a copy of these readings, please contact us at spirituallife@georgefox.edu and we will put them in campus mail for you.

Come drop off any new unwrapped toys at 6 p.m. during the women’s basketball game this Friday, Dec.2. We are looking for toys, games and books for children up to age 15. All donations will be going to the Newberg Fire Department to be distributed to those in need throughout the community.

If you cannot make it on Friday, there are collection boxes in Wheeler and in Hoover. Thank you for helping out the community!

Contact Brynelle Bremner (bbremner14@georgefox.edu) for more information.

The men’s and women’s basketball teams take on Pacific University in their first Northwest Conference match-ups of the season this Friday night (Dec. 2) at home in Miller Gymnasium.

It’s also “Kids Night,” which means all kids 12 and younger and their families can watch Friday’s games for free.

The women’s game tips off against the Boxers at 6 p.m., and the men follow at 8 p.m. Go Bruins!

Come see the work going on in the Graduate School of Physical Therapy! The school will present its third annual Research Symposium on Thursday, Dec. 8, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101 and 102.

The physical therapy doctoral faculty and students will present seven rehabilitation research topics. Light refreshments will be served.

Contact Linda Dallof (ldallof@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

The academic affairs office is still looking for volunteers to usher at the midyear commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 17, at 11 a.m.! Those of you who choose to help will be asked to arrive at 9:30 a.m., for a short training session, before the doors open at 10 a.m. Please consider joining us as we celebrate our graduates on their big day!

Please contact Laurie Fair at ext. 2140 or via email at lfair@georgefox.edu. Thank you, in advance, for your help!

The university’s Jazz Ensemble will be performing in Canyon Commons today (Wednesday) at 5:30 p.m. Come out to support these talented and hard-working student musicians!

Questions? Contact Nathanael Ankeny at nankeny@georgefox.edu.

The holidays are around the corner, and if you are planning to put up a Christmas tree on campus please remember to fill out a Christmas Tree Permit located on this Plant Services webpage.

Please remember the requestor is responsible for purchase, installation, decorating, undercoating, watering and removal of permitted trees. Trees must be watered by department and must be removed no later than Thursday, Dec. 22. There is a $100 fine for violation of terms.

Contact Debby O’Kelley (dokelley@georgefox.edu) with questions.

For my Magazine and Feature Writing class (JOUR 330), I am conducting a survey for students relating to their opinions of the 2016 election – how they feel about George Fox staff responding to the event, and how they think the university should react toward it.

Submissions for the survey will remain anonymous; however, students can send their name and a written response toward the subject matter if they wish for their opinions to be read in my feature article. I would prefer to get as many participants as possible before Monday, Dec. 5.

Thank you,
Ian Snively (isnively15@georgefox.edu)

2016 Election Survey

Disclaimer:
These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

Robin and Ruth Baker cordially invite employees to celebrate together the great mystery of Christ the Lord at the Christmas Concert on Sunday, Dec. 11, at 2:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

Employees are entitled to four complimentary tickets for Sunday’s matinee or a single ticket for any of the other performances (on Dec. 9 or 10). Following the concert on Sunday, employees are invited to a Christmas open house at the president’s home from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 402 S. College St., in Newberg.

You can select your concert tickets online at this link (be sure to select “GFU Employee” in the drop-down menu on the page that pops up after making your seat selection). If selecting your complimentary seats for Sunday, you may disregard the note that states employees are only entitled to one ticket per event; however, you must still select “Okay, I will bring my ID to the door” in the drop-down menu.

Questions? Contact Missy Terry at terrym@georgefox.edu.

Do you play a wind instrument? Join the pep band for basketball games!

We’ll have three rehearsals – on Dec. 7, Jan. 11 and Jan. 18 – and will play at four games (Jan. 20, Jan. 27, Feb. 4 and Feb. 11). Rehearsals will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Ross 210.

Contact Sydney Soetenga at soetenga18@gmail.com if you have questions or just show up at the first rehearsal in Ross on Dec. 7.

Now in its fifth year, Giving Tuesday, on Nov. 29 this year, is a global day of supporting the causes and organizations we care about deepest. The idea is if everyone gives as they are able, together we make huge impacts!

Today, please consider giving to the George Fox University Student Fund, which provides vital financial aid and increases access to outstanding academic programs, co-curricular opportunities, and campus ministries.

All gifts made to the George Fox Student Fund on Giving Tuesday will be matched dollar-for-dollar by a generous university trustee, up to $50,000. Your gift of $5 becomes $10; $25 becomes $50 for our students.

To make a gift, visit givingtuesday.georgefox.edu or text Give2GFU to 41444.

Contact Jeremy Doucette-Hardy (jdoucettehardy@georgefox.edu) with any questions.