The Daily Bruin

Do you have questions about your finances? You can protect your assets, minimize estate taxes, and take care of the people and causes that matter to you.

We’ll show you how. Join us on Thursday, Jan. 23, from 10 a.m. to noon in Canyon Commons for a free estate planning seminar. Light refreshments will be provided.

The event is provided as a service to the community by George Fox University and Stephen C. Palmer, Attorney at Law.

Please RSVP to Tracy Fabel, associate director of planned giving, at tfabel@georgefox.edu or 503-544-2130.

On the MLK Day holiday (Monday, Jan. 20), the Office for Spiritual Life invites students and employees to join us for a day of community service and learning with SOLVE and other community partners in Portland. Space is limited, so be the first to sign up! Please complete this form to register.

Here is a tentative schedule of the MLK Day plan:

• 9 a.m.: Meet up, continental breakfast and departure from SpiL (Barclay) House; on the drive to Portland, we’ll listen, reflect and discuss a sermon by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
• 9:45 a.m.: Meet at Irving Park in Portland for orientation
• 10 a.m.: Join with SOLVE for MLK Day service project (beautification/litter clean-up
  project)
• Noon: Lunch and discussion on service as an opportunity for spiritual connection and growth
• 1 p.m.: Visit community partner organization serving Portland
• 2 p.m.: Debrief and drive back
• 2:45 p.m.: Arrive back at Newberg campus

Undergraduate students who participate will be eligible to receive chapel-elective credit for participation. RSVP on Helper-Helper.

Contact Rusty St. Cyr for more information at rstcyr@georgefox.edu.

Feeling a bit uncertain about the Hadlock Student Center? We’re here to help you feel right at home and confident!

If you’re a George Fox staff member or family and have been curious about Hadlock, join us today (Thursday) for a laid-back open house/orientation. Drop by anytime between noon and 1 p.m. during your lunch break. No pressure – this is your chance to explore the space, ask questions, and try things out!

Whether you want to try the climbing wall, learn how to use the lockers, test the equipment, or play some pickleball, we’re here to remove any barriers and make you feel comfortable in the space. Our goal is for Hadlock to feel like a welcoming place for you!

If you have any questions, reach out to Kelsey Cantrall at kcantrall@georgefox.edu.

As we begin a new year, please take a minute to review the requirements for outgoing department mail. Particularly, we want to remind everyone that outgoing mail should be bundled and that the proper account string information needs to be included with each bundle of mail.

For more details, please refer to our website.

Come learn how you can help build stronger connections across political and ideological divides in our community!

The George Fox Civility Project and United as Neighbors group will co-host “Reclaiming Our Friendly Community,” a public event this Saturday, Jan. 11, from 10 a.m. to noon in Roberts 117. If you are interested in practical, on-the-ground work to strengthen human connections and transform our disagreements into opportunities to improve our community, you should come.

The meeting will have four segments:

1. Information on current projects by the United as Neighbors group (15 minutes)
2. Information about other community-building efforts in the Newberg/Dundee area you can support and/or join (15 minutes)
3. Brainstorming together ideas for new projects and/or events that could help strengthen and enrich connections across political and ideological divides in Newberg and Dundee (30 minutes)
4. Connecting with other meeting attenders to promote stronger and richer connections across our divides (30 minutes).

For more information, visit the UasN webpage at unitedasneighbors.org or visit the information page hosted on the George Fox Civility Project website.

Get ready for Winter Welcome Jan. 10-12! For residential students, the residence halls will be reopening on Friday, Jan. 10, at noon. We hope you’ll join us for a host of events over the weekend before the start of the spring semester.

Winter Welcome is a time for you to get re-acclimated to campus and reconnect before the start of classes on Monday, Jan. 13. Check out the Winter Welcome schedule here. Rest up this Christmas break, and we’ll see you in January for a fun-filled weekend!

Have you thought about studying abroad? This is a great opportunity to find out more about some of our programs with Veritas.

A representative from Veritas will be on campus from 5 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 14, in Stevens 109. Veritas program locations include Costa Rica, Czech Republic, France, New Zealand, Peru, Rome, Spain and others.

Stop by for a chance to connect with our representative, get information, and ask questions.

Questions? Contact Wendi Upjohn-Hankel at wupjohn@georgefox.edu or David Martinez at dmartinez@georgefox.edu.

Sign up for spring GroupX classes in Hadlock! All are free!

Here is the schedule:

• Monday: Pilates at 4 p.m., Cycle at 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday: Ballet Barre at 6:30 a.m. (new!), Cycle at 6 p.m.
• Wednesday: Run club at 6:30 a.m. (new!), Zumba at 4 p.m.
• Thursday: Circuit Training at 5:30 p.m. (new!)
• Friday: Power Barre at 4 p.m.

You can sign up on IMLeagues here.

Feeling intimidated by the Hadlock Student Center? We want to help you feel comfortable and confident!

If you’re a George Fox staff or family member and have been wanting to check out Hadlock, join us for an open house/orientation this Thursday, Jan. 9. Drop by anytime during your lunch break, between noon and 1 p.m. No pressure: We just want to give you a chance to explore the space, ask questions, and try things out!

Come try out the climbing wall, learn how to use the lockers, test out the equipment, play some pickleball – whatever’s been holding you back, we want to help remove those barriers. We’re here to make Hadlock feel like home for you!

Feel free to reach out to Kelsey Cantrall at kcantrall@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The work order system utilized by Plant Services (TMA) is undergoing a major version update. As a result, work orders will not be processed during the conversion. For urgent work requests during this time, please email plantservices@georgefox.edu directly. We ask that users refrain from logging into the system until the update is fully complete.

The conversion process is expected to take a few days, assuming no unforeseen issues arise. Another announcement will be posted when the updated system is online. Thank you.

Volunteers are needed at the Bruin Community Pantry food bank starting Monday, Jan. 13. We welcome both students and employees to volunteer. This opportunity allows great connections with students and others in our community, and the new space in the Lewis 1 apartment is warm and inviting.

Some faculty members set up office hours during their shifts. If you’re a student and need community service hours for a class, volunteering at the food bank is a great way to fill those hours.

Volunteer requirements:

• Must be able to serve at the time slot that they choose for the entire semester. We do have substitutes available when something unexpected arises.
• Must be able to attend an orientation that lasts about 30 minutes.
• Required to complete two training presentations (a total of 20 minutes).

If you are interested in volunteering at the food bank, please complete this form. The spring schedule must be finalized by Friday, Jan. 24.

If you have any questions, please contact Jere Witherspoon at 503-554-2316.

Got the winter blues? Join us for Newberg Game Con 2025 the weekend of Feb. 1-2 in Canyon Commons! The event will run from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. both days.

Your perfect winter gaming getaway includes:

• A massive board game library
• Scheduled RPG and board game sessions
• Open gaming tables
• All-day gaming from morning till night
• Exclusive local dining discounts
• A board game giveaway

Early Bird Special: Full weekend passes are available for just $12! Undergraduate students: Contact Paul Otto (paulandrewotto@gmail.com) about free admission!

The Office for Spiritual Life is looking for staff/faculty members to participate in our “SpiL Mentoring” program this spring.

This program will provide the opportunity for students to have meaningful conversations about faith and life while receiving encouragement and support from a George Fox staff or faculty member. Students in the program will be matched with a dedicated staff or faculty member, with whom they will have weekly meetings lasting approximately one hour, spanning a duration of eight weeks within the semester. The program will begin the week of Feb. 3 and end the week of March 24.

To support you in your mentoring role, we will provide a booklet with weekly suggested spiritual formation practices for you to engage in with your mentee. Additionally, there will be a training session prior to the start of the program to ensure you feel prepared and equipped.

We’re looking for staff/faculty who would like to serve as mentors. If you’re interested, please fill out this application by Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. Your involvement will make a meaningful impact on our students’ lives.

Contact Cyndi Murillo at cmurillo@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

The Office for Spiritual Life is excited to offer a SpiL mentoring program, an opportunity for students to connect in meaningful conversations about faith and life with a dedicated George Fox staff or faculty member.

Through the program, students can foster a growing relationship with Christ alongside a trusted mentor. Students will be matched with a dedicated staff or faculty member, with whom they will have weekly meetings lasting approximately one hour, spanning eight weeks within the semester.

Participants can also receive SpiL credit for joining the program. To sign up, please fill out this form by Thursday, Jan. 30.

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

Newberg faculty are invited to submit requests for spring semester course reserves. To place a request, please fill out and submit the reserves form here.

If you have any questions, please contact coursereserves@georgefox.edu, or call Sarah Willhite at 503-554-2412.

The library is pleased to deliver library materials for faculty with offices on the Newberg campus. Library materials must be signed for by the faculty member or persons authorized to sign. Fill out the request form here.

If you have questions, contact Sarah Willhite at lwillhite@georgefox.edu.

After his father’s passing, President Robin Baker has been deeply moved by the outpouring of support from the George Fox community. This past Christmas was uniquely challenging as his mother, at age 87, underwent a risky procedure that required emergency surgery.

Her fragile state in the ICU left the Baker family unsure how to comfort her, but music became a source of healing and a reminder of Christ’s presence. You can read President Baker’s post on his Reflections blog here.

The Bridge Cafe will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. next week. We will have a lunch special each day, so swing by before they sell out.

Check out LifeBalance’s 2025 New Year’s Guide, which features discounts on a wide range of activities, experiences, travel, lodging, outdoor gear and more. It’s a great way to have fun this winter and jump into healthier habits without breaking the bank.

Use the above link to explore different categories that can help you make good on your health and fitness intentions this year.

As you rest and recover from the fall semester over winter break, make sure you save time to complete some important financial aid applications for the 2025-26 school year. Review the following resources to start building your 2025-26 financial aid package.

FAFSA
The 2025-26 FAFSA  is now available online for all students and should be submitted by Jan. 31, 2025. If you get stuck or need help, you can attend our FAFSA workshop on Tuesday, Jan. 21, from 5 to 7 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101. No registration is required; just grab some dinner and drop in!

OSAC
The OSAC State Scholarship application is open for students who are residents of Oregon. The early bird deadline to be entered into a drawing for an additional $1,000 scholarship is Feb. 18, 2025. The final deadline to apply is March 3.

Donor-Funded Scholarships
The application is now open for our George Fox donor-funded scholarships. Apply by the early bird deadline of Feb. 15 to be entered into a drawing for an additional $500 scholarship! The final deadline to apply is March 3.

The ARC will be hosting a donor-funded scholarship workshop during the second week of the spring semester. All ARC appointment times from Jan. 20-24 will be available except for Jan. 21 from 4 to 6 p.m. and Jan. 23 from 2 to 4 p.m. When scheduling on TracCloud for an appointment to have your donor-funded scholarship application reviewed, make sure to mark “scholarship essay” as the reason for your visit.

Contact the financial aid office with any additional questions about scholarships or the FAFSA.