The Daily Bruin

Interested in teaming up with others to create something amazing? The Code Jam is a weekend-long event where students work collaboratively with a team to build a tech-related project in 30 hours. It is scheduled April 1-3, and this year we are giving out $500 in prizes!

The event is designed for students to turn solutions-oriented and/or creative ideas into real-life, practical projects while working in a welcoming and supportive atmosphere. This is the place to showcase your creativity and innovation, as well as create something super cool outside of the classroom.

Sign up here by mid-January to let us know you’re interested, and visit this link for more info.

If you have served as a resident assistant, and have a desire to support a team of peers, this might be the position for you!

Residence Life is kicking off the hiring season and is looking for assistant area coordinator candidates who enjoy building up peers, supporting team members, and have a strong desire to continue to mold their leadership style. If this sounds of interest to you, consider applying today!

Click here to apply. Applications are due Friday, Jan. 14. Questions? Reach out to Residence Life at reslife@georgefox.edu.

Residence Life is entering its hiring season for the 2022-23 school year, and RA applications are now live! If you are interested in building community, planning events, helping others, and being a part of a team, this position is for you.

Residence Life is looking for applicants who seek to be stretched and transformed in their leadership roles, value diversity within our community, lean into their faith, and desire to invest deeply into the growth of the community in which they live. Both residential and commuting students are welcome to apply.

Click here to apply. Applications are due Monday, Jan. 24. Questions? Reach out to Residence Life at reslife@georgefox.edu.

Just a reminder that the Hadlock Student Center is open this week! The Rental Center is also open during this time. We have snowshoes, sleds, trekking poles, gaiters, traction spikes, and other winter equipment.

Here are our hours as we transition into the spring semester:

• Jan. 3-7: (6 a.m. – 7 p.m.)
• Jan. 8: Closed
• Jan. 9: 2-8 p.m.
• Jan. 10: Normal hours resume

Have questions? Please let us know by contacting AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

Are you ready to earn some money? Plant Services has openings in its spring semester crews. There are two openings in carpentry, and several openings in our grounds crew. Enrolled students can apply in Handshake for this opportunity!

Questions? Contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu.

Occupation-induced burnout and moral injury are long-standing concerns for healthcare workers. Because of the pandemic, more people are talking about these concerns.

As a community of healers, let’s discuss the burdens we carry in our healthcare system. Let’s explore solutions to regain our passion and vitality in our noble work.

Interested in joining in on the discussion? Register for the Interprofessional Primary Care Institute’s inaugural Healthcare Workers Wellness Summit: From Demoralization to Remoralization in OUR Work. This virtual event, available via Zoom, is free to all George Fox employees and students.

The summit is set from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 7. To get the Zoom link, simply register at the link above.

Questions? Contact Tammy O’Doherty at todohert@georgefox.edu.

Mail Services now has three 15-minute temporary spaces, designated for when you are here to pick up mail and packages. Theses spaces are reserved for business use Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Violators will be at risk of a parking citation.

If you have any questions, please contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.

Most students have a payment that is due today, Jan. 3, 2022. Please be aware that pending financial aid (if ready to disburse) will be applied to the student account this morning.

There is a short period of time in which the aid disbursement might have been initiated but not yet applied to charges. To avoid confusion, please consider waiting until after noon to make your payment in MyGeorgeFox.

If you know how much to pay, you can pay at any time by entering the correct amount into the payment screen online. Contact us at studentaccounts@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Do you miss deadlines, have difficulty prioritizing, or have trouble starting tasks? Do you lose focus, lose track of time, or just plain lose things? Is this negatively impacting your academics?

If can relate, join CPAS 285 College Success Practices, a one-credit course designed specifically for neurodivergent students. We will explore ways to succeed in college, with an emphasis placed on individual learning plans and strategies as well as reframing what success looks like for you.

Through this class you should be able to better self-identify problem areas in your study habits and make steps toward improving your academics.

Email das@georgefox.edu to be added to this class. Space is limited, so contact us soon! The class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30 to 2:20 p.m.

Contact Andrea Byerley at abyerley@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Do you miss deadlines, have difficulty prioritizing, or have trouble starting tasks? Do you lose focus, lose track of time, or just plain lose things? Is this negatively impacting your academics?

If can relate, join CPAS 285 College Success Practices, a one-credit course designed specifically for neurodivergent students. We will explore ways to succeed in college, with an emphasis placed on individual learning plans and strategies as well as reframing what success looks like for you.

Through this class you should be able to better self-identify problem areas in your study habits and make steps toward improving your academics.

Email das@georgefox.edu to be added to this class. Space is limited, so contact us soon! The class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30 to 2:20 p.m.

Contact Andrea Byerley at abyerley@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

The fourth candle of Advent is called the love candle. Today we share with you some meditations on God’s love and inspirations on how to share love with others.

We hope you enjoy the perfect love of our Savior and time with your family and friends this holiday season. May your soul be well. Merry Christmas!

– HR

To allow time for processing mailed-in or in-person payments prior to the campus holiday break, please be sure your payment reaches our student accounts Newberg office by 3 p.m. tomorrow (Dec. 22).

After that, your payment will be held and transacted when we reopen on Jan. 3, 2022. Payments online may be transacted 24/7 while offices are closed.

If at all possible, we request that students give those assisting with payment permission to pay online. You can learn more about paying online here.

Questions? Contact Jenny Getsinger at jgetsing@georgefox.edu.

Mail Services now has three 15-minute temporary spaces, designated for when you are here to pick up mail and packages. Theses spaces are reserved for business use Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Violators will be at risk of a parking citation.

If you have any questions, please contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.

With the Christmas season upon us, many will take advantage of the phone deals being offered. If you get a new phone, here is what you need to know so you don’t lose access to your George Fox email, Canvas, Zoom or other apps that use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).

If you only use Okta Verify (soon to be required for VPN) or Google Authenticator, the app will transfer to your new phone but not the settings.

Before purchasing a new phone, make sure that you have one of the following methods also set up:

• SMS Authentication (text message)
• Voice Call Authentication

You can have multiple methods active at the same time. To learn more, read this Multi-Factor Authentication: Set up a Second Authentication Method document.

You will not be able to use Okta Verify or Google Authenticator until you go through the setup process again. Here are the directions to set up Okta Verify and/or Google Authenticator when you have a second method set up.

If you got a new phone and activated it without SMS or Voice Call setup, you must contact the Service Desk.

Questions regarding MFA? Contact the Service Desk at servicedesk@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2569.

The city of Newberg will be changing the water meter in the Duke Center today (Monday). The water will be shut off starting at 11 a.m. and restored when they have finished the task.

For those working in the Duke Center today, the nearest restrooms will be located at Ross (card access needed to get in) or the Wheeler Sports Center (unlocked from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Thank you!

Contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The Finance office will be closed Dec. 24 through Jan. 2 for Christmas break. Deposits that need to have a December 2021 date must be brought to our office no later than 10 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 23. If it arrives later, it will go into a deposit for January 2022.

Please look around your desks and file cabinets to see if there are any lingering items that need to go to the bank. If you are taking extra time off during the Christmas/New Year holiday, please send your deposits over before you leave.

If you have any questions about deposits, please contact Heather Groenlund at ext. 2173. Thank you, and have a very Merry Christmas!

You did it – you made it through fall semester! Winter break is a great time to relax and reset as you enjoy time with your families celebrating the holidays. However, we would encourage you to take advantage of the slowed pace to get some important items checked off your financial aid to-do list!

• Complete the Donor-Funded Scholarships Application (traditional undergraduate)
  Found under “Student Resources” in MyGeorgeFox
  Due Feb. 11, 2022
• Complete the OSAC State Scholarships Application (Oregon residents)
  Due March 1, 2022
• Apply for External Scholarships
  Check out our Scholarship Resource Center videos for ideas on where to look!
• Complete the 2022-23 FAFSA
  Complete by Feb. 1, 2022
• Complete any Missing Financial Aid Documents
  Check your MyGeorgeFox “To-Do List”

Our financial aid office is here to help you, even while you’re on break. While university offices will be closed from Dec. 24 through Jan. 2, we are ready to assist you upon our return. In the meantime, our website has answers to many common questions.

Questions about scholarships? Reach out to our Scholarship Resource Center. Questions about the FAFSA and additional financial aid? Reach out to your financial aid counselor. We’re here to help!

Have a wonderful break!
The Financial Aid Office

As we begin our annual Christmas break, the Campus Public Safety (CPS) office wishes to pass on some reminders for your safety and travels.

First, we realize some of you will be on campus over break. The good news is, so is CPS. We have officers available 24/7 and will provide all our usual services.

Here are some safety reminders:

• Call for escorts if feeling unsure or unsafe
• Report suspicious activity
• Don’t warm your vehicle and leave it unattended
• Do not block doorways
• Travel with a friend
• Let someone know your route and ETA if traveling far distances
• Make sure your vehicle is ready for travel (ie, gas, oil, tires, wipers all checked)

If you have any concerns, please call our office (503-554-2090) and our friendly officers will be glad to assist you.

Thank you, and have a wonderful Christmas break.

Occupation-induced burnout and moral injury are long-standing concerns for healthcare workers. Because of the pandemic, more people are talking about these concerns.

As a community of healers, let’s discuss the burdens we carry in our healthcare system. Let’s explore solutions to regain our passion and vitality in our noble work.

Interested in joining in on the discussion? Register for the Interprofessional Primary Care Institute’s inaugural Healthcare Workers Wellness Summit: From Demoralization to Remoralization in OUR Work. This virtual event, available via Zoom, is free to all George Fox employees and students.

The summit is set from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 7. To get the Zoom link, simply register at the link above.

Questions? Contact Tammy O’Doherty at todohert@georgefox.edu.

The city of Newberg has an emergency alert system that automatically alerts city residents about emergency situations via text, phone, and email. You can sign up for this free service here.

Questions? Contact Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090.