The Daily Bruin

Freshmen and seniors recently received an email invitation to participate in the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE).

This important survey helps George Fox to better understand your college experience in areas such as:

• Academic challenge
• Learning with peers
• Experiences with faculty
• Campus environment
• Spiritual climate

George Fox administrators rely on the results in identifying where to make changes. This is a great opportunity to share what’s great about attending George Fox, and what’s not so great.

Questions? Contact Rob Bohall at 503-554-2416.

The Office for Spiritual Life is excited to offer internships for the 2021-22 school year. There are several positions available for the Campus Ministry Internship and the Vespers Band Leader Internship.

These positions are now open on Handshake and will be open through Friday, April 9. If you have any questions, please contact us at spirituallife@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2320.

Married undergraduate and graduate students that meet the eligibility requirements for the Hadlock Student Center can purchase a membership for their spouse at the beginning of each academic term (fall, spring, and summer) for $75.

A marriage license or other official document must be provided at the time of purchase. This policy does not apply to engaged students. Memberships are not usually prorated if purchased later in the academic term. For the month of April, memberships are prorated to $20 for the month.

Starting Saturday, May 1, the summer membership would apply. A spouse membership allows for participation in most programs and services, including intramural sports, group fitness classes, outdoor equipment rental center, climbing wall programs and services, fitness facilities, outdoor recreation trips and activities, and other workshops.

In order to set up a time to purchase a membership, please email AJ Heil (aheil@georgefox.edu).

Spouses and dependents of employees are now permitted to use the Hadlock Student Center, effective today (Friday). If a spouse or adult dependent has a George Fox ID card, they need to login to MyGeorgeFox on their personal account and sign this year’s waiver.

If a spouse or adult dependent needs an ID card, they must email the IT Help Desk (servicedesk@georgefox.edu) to request one and a login to MyGeorgeFox. Once the waiver is completed and the spouse or adult dependent has a valid ID, they will be able to use the Hadlock Student Center.

Spouses and adult dependents are able to participate in most programs and services that Hadlock offers, such as exercise classes and the climbing wall, with the exception of outdoor recreation trips and activities at this time.

For details on dependents 12 to 17 years of age, please see below, as our normal policy still applies. Dependents under the age of 12 are not permitted access at this time (with the exception of Family Days).

Here is our policy for family and dependents of employees:

• Full-time university employees can request a George Fox ID card for a spouse or dependent (aged 18 to 26) by emailing the IT Help Desk (servicedesk@georgefox.edu).
  • Spouses and dependents are not allowed to use the employee’s ID card for entrance.
• A dependent is defined as a member of the household who is claimed as a dependent on the employee’s tax return.
• Dependents aged 12 to 17 can use the HSC while directly supervised by a parent/guardian although they are not required to obtain a George Fox ID card.
• Dependents under the age of 18 need to have a completed guest waiver on file prior to utilizing the facility.

Questions? Contact AJ Heil (aheil@georgefox.edu).

In order for the COVID Response Team to connect George Fox community members with resources and help facilitate student communication with faculty, please be sure to complete the COVID Concern and Reporting Form if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.

Questions? Contact Jere Witherspoon (jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu).

Want to try D&D? Attend a Critical Hit Club meeting! Whether you are interested in joining a game, running your own D&D campaign as a Dungeon Master, or brand new to D&D, we would love for you to join both in person and virtually!

Questions? Contact Alex Gonzalez (agonzalez18@georgefox.edu) or Eryn Costa (ecosta20@georgefox.edu).

Portland Seminary invites you to join the first conversation of a three-part series on 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).

Just a reminder that the ASLAN survey is still open on iAttended. You receive one SpiL credit for completing it by Thursday, April 15. Thank you!

Questions? Contact Jamie Johnson (jamiej@georgefox.edu).

The Hadlock Student Center will be closed for Easter Sunday, April 4. However, Hadlock will remain open for normal hours today (Friday) and tomorrow.

Questions? Contact AJ Heil (aheil@georgefox.edu).

Join librarian Robin Ashford as she discusses how to find, access, and best utilize the variety of ebook platforms used here at George Fox. The workshop will be held Thursday, April 8, at 10 a.m. via Zoom. Register for this workshop and others here. 

This semester, the library is offering a series of workshops to help the Fox community navigate our increasingly digital library environment. Each workshop will be taught by a different librarian, making them an excellent way to refresh your skills, learn something new, or hear an old concept in a new way.

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

Good news: 44 People have already registered for the Bruin Boulder Bash, a fun-filled climbing competition at the Hadlock Student Center next Friday, April 9. We have added more spots due to demand, and would encourage you to join in!

All skill levels are welcome, even those that are brand new to climbing. There will be door prizes, free swag, and great community! Please register here.

Questions? Contact AJ Heil (aheil@georgefox.edu).

Campus Recreation is hosting a Self-Defense Workshop on Sunday, April 18, from 6 to 9 p.m. This workshop is a stand-alone training that walks through self-defense techniques and scenarios.

It is held as a one-time seminar, whereas our normal class is ongoing. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to learn more about self-defense and does not require any previous experience!

The cost is $10 per participant, and the workshop is open to employees and students. Click here for details and registration.

Questions? Contact AJ Heil (aheil@georgefox.edu).

Please note: Campus Public Safety normally doesn’t allow vehicles to remain on campus during the summer if the owner isn’t currently taking classes.

Exceptions to this policy are as follows:

• Student is on Juniors Abroad or winter/summer serve trip
• Student lives too far away to easily drive home
• International students who purchase vehicles here and return home for breaks
• Students on official George Fox activities (sports activities/academic trips, etc.)

If a student falls within those categories, they may fill out the Vehicles Left on Campus Policy Form, agreeing to the requirements. This form must be completed before you leave campus, and you must leave a key with Campus Public Safety before leaving your vehicle on campus. 

Any vehicle left on campus without the key being left with security is subject to tow at your expense due to Plant Services/construction activity all around campus during the summer.

For all other students, it is recommended to leave your car off-campus with a friend who can drive it and watch it, as George Fox is not responsible for any theft or damage to your vehicle while left unattended on campus.

Do not abandon your car on city streets, as the city of Newberg will tow it as an “abandoned vehicle” after 72 hours.

Questions? Call Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 or email Elrike Shaw (eshaw@georgefox.edu).

Campus Public Safety has noticed a lot of bikes scattered across campus recently. Please remember to lock your bike to a bike rack with a heavy-duty lock and chain. Leaving bikes in random places creates a temptation for thieves to try to steal your bikes.

At the end of the spring semester, a university-wide bicycle cleanup will be done. Bicycles that are illegally parked, unregistered or inoperable will be impounded, as bicycle racks will need to be cleared to do routine maintenance to the bicycle racks and surrounding areas.

Students using their bikes during the summer are encouraged to move their bikes inside to store them in their summer housing.

Bicycles not picked up from the impound lot within 60 days will be forwarded to local charities at the discretion of the Campus Public Safety office. Junk bicycles will be recycled.

Questions? Call Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 or email Elrike Shaw (eshaw@georgefox.edu).

Go on a virtual career trek to Providence, one of the largest healthcare providers in the region Thursday, April 8, from 11 a.m. to noon. Come learn about clinical and non-clinical jobs in one of the fastest-growing industries!

This is perfect for most majors, and for both grad and undergrad students. In addition to nursing and social work, there are a lot of behind-the-scenes positions that are needed to make a large organization like this be successful.

What to expect? A company overview, panel with employees from various departments, discussion about any internships and entry-level job opportunities, plus plenty of time for Q&A. Click here to register. 

Questions? Contact Colleen Sump (csump@georgefox.edu).

Plan to join us tomorrow (Saturday) at 10 a.m. to find as many Easter eggs as you can around campus.

Prizes will be hidden inside all of them, whether it’s candy, stickers, or raffle tickets. At noon, we will hold an Easter egg raffle where you can win gift cards! Fill out this form if you would like to participate.

Questions? Contact Student Activities (activities@georgefox.edu).

Today (Friday), come by the Bruin Store for two killer deals! We have brand new tees under $10, and all items from the Closet Project are two-for-$1.

The Closet Project is an initiative launched by the Bruin Store team to bring affordable professional attire to students. All of our inventory has been donated by other students, faculty, staff, parents, and community members, all of whom want to help you be adequately prepared for upcoming interviews and internships.

Every single item is sold for $1 (except for our two-for-$1 sale this week), and every single dollar goes directly to the Bruin Community Pantry to combat food insecurity. Purchasing from the Closet Project is a great way to build your professional wardrobe and give back at the same time.

At this time, all purchases from the Closet Project are cash only.

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

Are you interested in learning more about backpacking? Hadlock is offering a three-class series starting this Tuesday, April 6, at 7 p.m.

Each class will cover different topics related to basic skills, backcountry cooking, and navigation. This is an intro class, so no prior backpacking experience is needed. Classes are free. Please sign up under the group fitness classes on IM Leagues.

Questions? Contact Sarah Kotel (skotel15@georgefox.edu).

We are interested in the use of telehealth as a way to screen for frailty in community-dwelling older adults using the modified Physical Performance Test. The study will be taking place Monday, April 5, at 3:30 p.m. in the Roberts Center.

In order to qualify for this study, you must:

• Be 60-90 years old
• Live independently or in an assisted living facility
• Be able to walk without the help of another person
• Pass a mental status exam

In order to qualify for this study, you must not:

• Have been diagnosed with a neurological condition
• Have a current illness or health issues that would make performing physical activities unsafe

If you qualify for this study, you may be asked to come to campus, where you will be asked to perform a physical performance test both in a lab setting and a telehealth setting.

Cameras will record the movement of markers that will be placed on your body, and force plates in the ground will record your foot contact during the sit-to-stand activity in the lab. Your performance during the telehealth activities will be recorded.

The testing session will last approximately one hour. If interested, please contact research staff member Lyndsay Stutzenberger (lstutzenberger@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2463).

Fusion would like to invite all students and faculty to join in celebrating the club’s annual Asian American Heritage Week. Join us tonight (Friday) for a forum at 7 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Also, be sure to check out the posters installed across the quad, displaying prominent Asian American figures, for a chance to win a Fusion mask.

Check out Fusion’s Instagram for more details! Questions? Contact Fusion (fusion.gfu@gmail.com).