The Daily Bruin

Looking to help put together the George Fox University yearbook (The Student Collective)? We are looking for experienced students to fill the positions of graphic designer, writer, and photographer/photo editor.

You would be working closely with the rest of our team from early September to the conclusion of the academic year to put together a physical representation of life at Fox. These are paid positions, however you do not have to be work-study eligible.

If interested, please fill out the application to the best of your ability by Sunday, Sept. 4. If you have any questions, please contact Bella Dean at bdean20@georgefox.edu.

If you are starting a new on-campus job, please come to the human resources office with your new hire paperwork by your first day of work. You do not need to make an appointment; just come to 206 N. Meridian St., between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. during the week, and we will be happy to help!

Don’t forget to bring your verification documents (a list of acceptable documents can be found on the George Fox website). Email Kelly Peterson at kpeterson@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Auditions for the performing arts department’s fall production Oliver! The Musical are taking place Tuesday, Sept. 6.

We are looking for an energetic cast of 10 to 25 performers to play a variety of larger-than-life roles, so have fun with it! Signs-ups and audition information can be found on the Wood-Mar Auditorium door on the third floor of EHS. We hope to see you there!

Contact Kathy Harris at kharris@georgefox.edu with any questions.

We are celebrating the end of summer and the beginning of the school year this week. Whether you are a student, parent or educator, we encourage you to read our pieces on what it’s like for students to return to school and how you can care for yourself during the school year.

We also have a bonus resource for parents: a helpful social medical cheat sheet infographic. Visit this link to view them all.

Be well in all seasons of life.

– Your People and Culture Team

The Color Run is at 6 p.m. this Friday, Sept. 2! We are kicking off the year with this annual event in front of HMS. Grab your free T-shirt and run through the balloon arch and color with your friends.

Check out the Activities Weekly email for more details.

Coming up:

• Fox Jamboree (previously known as the Hoedown): Friday, Sept. 9, 6 p.m., the quad
• Serve Day Celebration: Wednesday, Sept. 14, 1:30 p.m., the quad
• Fox County Fair: Friday, Sept. 16, 6 p.m., the quad

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

With construction on the new chapel set to begin, please be mindful of your surroundings as you make your way around campus.

When walking through campus, please use the Crisman Crossing bridge instead of the Wheeler bridge or the Wheeler access road (Amphitheater Way). All trails in the canyon leading north of the Wheeler access road will be closed until further notice.

Please contact Plant Services at plantservices@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Please keep these registration reminders in mind these next couple of weeks:

• You may add classes yourself in MyGeorgeFox through this Sunday, Sept. 4.
• You may drop classes yourself in MyGeorgeFox through Sunday, Sept. 11.
• You will be charged a $25 drop fee if you drop classes during Week 2, Sept. 5-11.

Please submit the Request Permission to Add a Class form for the following scenarios:

• Enrolling in a closed/full class
• Enrolling in a class with a missing prerequisite
• Enrolling in a class that creates a time conflict
• Enrolling in a class during Week 2 (Sept. 4-9)

View our MyGeorgeFox Instructions for guidance on how to add and drop classes yourself. If you need advice on your class schedule, contact your CAP coach.

FashioNXT is looking for volunteers to help with this year’s production on Oct. 8. Time magazine has called this the No. 1 fashion production outside of New York.

If you are majoring in business, marketing, art, graphic design, or tech, and you have an interest in the fashion industry, I would strongly encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity.

We have had several George Fox students internship at FashioNXT in the past and truly enjoy their experience. Here are some of the opportunities to gain experience at FashioNXT:

• Multi-brand Events Production: Engage in the biggest multi-brand experiential event in the region
• Digital Marketing: Emphasis on helping execute experiential fashion marketing for FashioNXT; involved in learning and executing web analytics (organic/SEO and paid) to social media
• Advertising and Marketing: Learning and executing campaign for the biggest annual fashion show in the region; identify marketing priorities, identifying various sales funnels for each category, and connecting with them through graphics, video, and social media
• PR: Identify and execute ideal media for each sales funnel (brands and patron), and media funnels (press for participating brands); close loop through online and in person engagement
• App Development and App Marketing: Currently developing five apps in event and small business brand and talent eco-system; will continue to develop apps, as well as market the apps that completes to get market adoption

If you are interested, please contact:
Tito Chowdhury
tito@fashionxt.com
503-756-1412

Wade Witherspoon
Employer Relations Manager, Career & Academic Planning Center

University Recreation is excited to welcome you into our recreational facility and programs this year! Students and employees must sign a waiver each year in order to use the Hadlock Student Center.

Please visit this link to sign the waiver for this academic year. The waiver resets on July 1 of every year.

Questions? Contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

Sign up today for a vendor space at this year’s Bruin Market during homecoming. Join George Fox alumni, community members and student vendors to showcase your business, talents, innovation and artistic wares.

The event is scheduled from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1. Sign up online at this link, and contact Holly Anderson at handerson@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

The Office for Spiritual Life is hosting Life Groups this fall (the weeks of Sept. 19 through Nov. 7). Life Groups are small groups of undergraduate students who meet together for prayer, Bible study and fellowship.

Groups meet weekly (for eight weeks) for 60 to 90 minutes. This fall, our groups will be either in person or completely via Zoom. Life Groups through the Office for Spiritual Life will also be spiritual life-credit eligible. To sign up, please fill out this form by Wednesday, Sept. 14.

In the meantime, feel free to check out our GFU SpiL Instagram posts to see descriptions of each Life Group’s theme or topic of study. Most groups will begin the week of Sept. 19. Your group leader will contact you with additional details by the Friday prior to the start of your group.

If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact the spiritual life office at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

The Margaret Fell Scholars Program invites you to its “Fell Kickoff” dinner and orientation for returning students, early applicants and anyone interested in the program (both theology and non-theology majors are welcome!). We’ll meet at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 1, at the Newbergundian Bistro (203 Villa Road).

The program provides an annual scholarship, multi-year fellowship, many books, and unique pastoral development. Come and learn more about the program! Check out this flier to get details about Thursday’s event, and contact Sunggu Yang at syang@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

The School of Theology invites all – theology and non-theology students – to its fall semester kickoff and new student welcome chapel (“Living Water Worship”)! We’ll gather from 10:50 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 8, in Canyon Commons 102.

There will be amazing music, talk, and prayerful moments. Of course, lunch is provided, and you’ll get chapel credit. Come, taste the goodness of the Lord! Check out this flier to learn more, and contact Sunggu Yang at syang@georgefox.edu with any questions.

One of our non-traditionally aged students needs a place to stay until his permanent housing starts on Sept. 24. This student is a 22-year Navy veteran.

If you have a room that you could rent to him until Sept. 24, please contact Jere Witherspoon at 503-554-2316 or email jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

George Fox University is committed to providing a supportive learning environment and fostering safe, healthy relationships among our students. This is especially true for a Christ-centered community such as ours that seeks to love God and others.

As such, the institution and members of our community will not tolerate sexual misconduct including but not limited to sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking, dating violence, and domestic violence.

We have contracted with Vector Solutions/Safe Colleges to provide training and education on these important topics. In order to comply with federal law, the Campus Save Act, all students, including those studying online at a distance, are required to complete the course titled “Sexual Violence Prevention for Graduate Students” by Sept. 26, 2022.

All students will be sent more information about this required course, including links to the online course.

The content of this course may be sensitive for you based on your past experiences and background. In no way is it our desire to be insensitive to you. While you will learn about numerous resources available to you, our Health and Counseling Center and Spiritual Life Office are here to support you. These are completely confidential, on-campus resources.

If you have any questions or if taking this course causes you to experience anxiety, please email our program administrator, Jere Witherspoon, at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Mail Services will have extended hours this week only. All employees, departments and students will be able to pick up your packages between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Mail Services is located in the Roberts Center and can be accessed from the doors on the East Sherman Street side. If you have any questions, please reach out to Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.

President Robin Baker, the leadership team and the Office for Spiritual Life invite employees to participate in chapel this semester on Tuesday mornings. This means offices are encouraged to close in order for employees to attend chapel from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m.

Please note: This employee benefit is meant to be utilized for chapel attendance specifically. Questions? Contact Jamie Johnson at  jamiej@georgefox.edu.

The Crescent, George Fox University’s student-run newspaper, is hiring for the 2022-23 school year!

Working for The Crescent is a great opportunity for students who are interested in exploring journalism, improving their writing skills, and working to inform the George Fox community. Not a writer? We are also hiring photographers, a social media manager, and an illustrator!

If you are interested in any of these positions, apply here. Applications close at midnight on Saturday, Sept. 10. Email asccrescent@georgefox.edu with any questions you may have. We look forward to hearing from you!

With construction on the new chapel set to begin, please be mindful of your surroundings as you make your way around campus.

When walking through campus, please use the Crisman Crossing bridge instead of the Wheeler bridge or the Wheeler access road (Amphitheater Way). All trails in the canyon leading north of the Wheeler access road will be closed until further notice.

Please contact Plant Services at plantservices@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join us at 10:50 a.m. tomorrow (Tuesday) for Fall Academic Convocation Chapel in Bauman Auditorium. Professor Amanda Robert, our 2021-22 Undergraduate Teacher of the Year, will present the faculty address.

Come start the year off blessed as we worship together and welcome students to campus! Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu with any questions.