The Daily Bruin

The Office of the Provost would like to wish you a very Happy Birthday!

If your birthday falls in November, we would like to celebrate you! Please stop by the academic affairs office Thursday, Nov. 17, or Friday, Nov. 18, between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. for a slice of cake and a surprise! (Allergen free options are available). We’re located on the second floor of Hoover, suite 230.

Portland Center employees may pick up their birthday treats at the front desk.

Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Thanksgiving weekend is a great time to see family, friends, and rest before the semester’s end. While you’re taking a break from class, it’s a great time to file your FAFSA and check that off your list.

The 2023-24 FAFSA* is open at fafsa.gov! The FAFSA needs to be completed each year to receive certain financial aid such as Pell and state grants, student employment, and loans. Be sure to file your FAFSA as soon as possible. Some federal and state funds are limited for undergraduate students, so don’t miss out on this opportunity!

Questions? Check out our FAFSA FAQ or contact the financial aid office at finaid@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2302. You can also schedule an appointment at gfufa.as.me.

*The 2023-24 FAFSA covers fall 2023, spring 2024 and summer 2024.

Providence members: Check out your LifeBalance November featured deals:

• Columbia Sportswear Employee Store: Q4 access is coming Dec. 1-31, 2022. This will appear on the site on Dec. 1.
• Portland Trail Blazers: Enjoy 10% savings on select games this season.
• Broadway in Portland: Receive discounts on multiple shows this season, including Moulin Rouge and Hairspray.
• Art of Tea: Shop holiday flavors and their large variety of teas and save 15% on all purchases.
• Petmate: Shop toys, beds, collars, and more and save 25% on all orders $25+.
• Priceline: Save up to 60% savings on select hotels.
• Regal Cinemas: Purchase e-tickets for $9 or physical tickets for $9.25.

Come and join us today (Wednesday) for Contemplative Worship after the manner of Friends from 2:15 to 2:45 p.m. in Hoover 250. In addition to waiting together in sacramental, prayerful silence, we will also be welcomed to speak out of the silence as led by the present Christ. Spiritual life credit is available for students.

For more information or if you have any questions, contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

On a cold morning, coffee, tea or hot chocolate with donut holes makes a morning a little warmer.

Commuter Life would like to bless your morning (our treat). We will be in the breezeway in front of the library today (Wednesday) starting from 9 a.m. and sticking around for as long as supplies last.

If you have any questions, contact Dave Johnstone at djohnsto@georgefox.edu.

The Here & Now challenge continues. Taking care of ourselves is an important task that will help build our strength in the busy seasons of our lives.

This week, we encourage you to stay active. Don’t let the short daylight and cold temperatures discourage you from sticking with our exercise routines and being active outdoors. Find out how you can safely walk and run in the fall here. Boost your stamina and immunity here and now!

You’re invited to Vespers with the Kyrie Club!

If you are interested in liturgical Christian worship, then the Kyrie Club might be just the place for you. Vespers is a liturgical evening prayer service that we will be practicing in the Orthodox Christian tradition in Hoover 206 from 4:10 to 5:10 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 22. 

You can receive non-Bauman chapel credits for attending Kyrie Club events. If you can’t make it this Tuesday, we meet every Tuesday (same time and place). If you don’t know what Orthodox Christianity is but you’re curious or have questions, feel free to email the club’s president, Emelia Corazza, at ecorazza20@georgefox.edu.

We hope to see you there!

Have you used a grocery delivery service like Instacart, Uber Eats, Walmart, or a similar service in the last 60 days? If so, we would love to hear your opinions! We’re a group of George Fox marketing students researching the grocery delivery industry and would greatly appreciate your feedback.

The shared information will remain confidential and be used solely for research purposes for a George Fox course. This survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete. Your experience with grocery delivery is valuable to us, and your opinions are appreciated.

Please help us by taking our survey here.

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.

Join the IPC Institute (Florence Gerber, MBA & Bhavesh Rajani, MD, MBA) for a CME focused on learning Lean Quality Improvement methods that all healthcare workers can use. Be the first in your community to acquire these skills. Join us on Zoom on Thursday, Dec. 1, and Friday, Dec. 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

For more information and to register for the event, click here.

You can also email Tammy O’Doherty at todohert@georgefox.edu with any questions you may have.

The Chehalem Aquatic Center is seeking instructors! You can help us out by filling out this two-minute survey for a chance to win a Dutch Bros. gift card!

If you have any questions, reach out to Hailey Geiger at hgeiger22@georgefox.edu.

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.

Calling all departments, including major programs, student-serving offices, student life, and administrative offices: You are invited to participate in our Christmas decoration competition!

This is your chance to shine, tie up that tinsel, deck those halls. A committee from marketing, advancement and admissions will be judging your decor on Thursday, Dec. 1, for spirit, creativity and amazement. There will be prizes!

So bring us your best elves. Please complete this form to let us know your department will be participating. Santa’s helpers will swing by your area between 10 and 11:30 a.m., and winners will be announced at the community Christmas extravaganza later in the day. Thanks for making spirits bright this season!

Contact Amanda Howard at ahoward@georgefox.edu with any questions.

In the spirit of the harvest season, UREC is giving away free pumpkins and gourds at the Hadlock Student Center!

All students and employees are welcome to stop by and pick up one (or several) to paint or use for décor. We have a painting station set up in the lobby for you to use if you’d like to get creative.

Stop by and enjoy anytime we are open!

Join us in Bauman Auditorium at 7 p.m. this Friday, Nov. 18, for a Lip Sync show you wont forget! Watch as five teams go head-to-head and compete to win the $500 prize. Every vote counts, so come watch and vote for your favorite team.

Tickets for Winter Formal, “An Evening in Athens,” are on sale in Canyon Commons today (Tuesday), tomorrow and Thursday. Swing by between noon and 2 p.m. and again from 5 to 7 p.m., or until we sell out. These tickets go fast, so get yours while you can!

Check out the Activities Weekly email for more details. Here are some events coming up:

• Winter Formal: Saturday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. at NW Events
• Holiday Hangout: Friday, Dec. 9, at 7 p.m. in Wheeler
• Late Night Breakfast: Monday, Dec. 12, at 9:30 p.m. in The Bon

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Calling all George Fox students (and employees)! Come join the Sources of Strength Club this Thursday, Nov. 17, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in Roberts 170 for a fun and relaxing evening of painting “alongside” Bob Ross!

We’ll have some yummy charcuterie board snacks and fun drinks, as well as a gift card raffle you won’t want to miss! “We don’t make mistakes, just happy little accidents.”

If you have any questions, contact Natalie Brown at nbrown19@georgefox.edu!

The lottery is now open for University Recreation’s outdoor-adventure spring break trips! Consider joining either or both of the lotteries for the possibility to be eligible for a spring break trip.

This year, we have one trip to Southern California, and another to Utah and Colorado. No prior outdoor recreation experience is necessary in order to attend one of these trips. Trips are open to any current undergraduate or graduate students.

Scholarships are also available for several students that need financial assistance. To read more about the trips, visit IMLeagues using the links below:

• SoCal Scenic Route
• Rocky Mountain Adventure

If you have questions, email Jasmin Fuentes at jfuentes19@georgefox.edu.

George Fox University Christmas cards are available for ordering! The order will be placed by the end of the day on Monday, Nov. 21.

To make your request, please fill out this form. Questions? Contact Emma Glennen at eglennen@georgefox.edu.

Hello! We are holding a soccer camp to raise money for the Special Olympics. It will be for ages 4-13 and take place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 21, at the Austin Sports Complex.

There is a $10 fee to register, and no experience needed. All money received will be donated. If you’re unable to participate but still want to donate, please contact Ashley Foster at afoster20@georgefox.edu or 916-895-1310.

Sign up here, and please RSVP by Saturday, Nov. 19, at 11:59 p.m.!

Join us this December for our amazing winter tennis camps for all ages and skill levels to kick off Christmas break! Come have some serious fun and improve your skill level, while cultivating a love for the sport.

Camps are scheduled Dec. 19-22, from either 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 1 to 4 p.m. They feature:

• Three hours of tennis per day; drills, games, instruction and more!
• USPTA professional coaching and development practices
• Video analysis and comparison
• George Fox shirts for all camp registrants
• Prizes for winners of camp competitions

Sign up at this link and contact Jeff Cero at jcero@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Did you know that litter can release toxins, spread disease, release greenhouse gases, kill plants and animals, and even cause car accidents?

Help keep our community clean, safe, and beautiful by joining the Stewards of Sustainability Club this Friday, Nov. 18, to pick up trash around campus and Newberg.

We will be meeting up in Klages 231 at 3 p.m. on Friday. Bring your favorite mug, as we’ll be celebrating with hot chocolate afterwards! All supplies will be provided.

Check out these resources if you want to learn more about how litter affects our planet:

• Texas Disposal: The Real Cost of Littering
• WWF: Plastic Waste and Climate Change – What’s the Connection? 
• Consolidated Resources: 10 Effects of Littering on Animals and the Environment

Questions? Contact Lilly McAfee at lmcafee19@georgefox.edu.

In preparation for the Thanksgiving holiday and the university closing for on Thursday, Nov. 24, and Friday, Nov. 25, accounts payable will be processing the check run on Tuesday, Nov. 22. Please take note of the following deadlines:

• All payment requests received by Thursday, Nov. 17, by 5 p.m. will be included in the Nov. 22 check run.
• All other requests received after Nov. 17 will be included in our regularly scheduled check run on Dec. 1.

Questions? Please contact us at accountspayable@georgefox.edu. Happy Thanksgiving!