The Daily Bruin

The Richter Committee is pleased to let you know that a series of video presentations from our 2020-21 Richter Scholars is available for viewing on YouTube. In lieu of a poster symposium during fall semester, we asked each participant to record a five- to eight-minute presentation of their research.

You are encouraged to view the videos and send your thanks, encouragement and questions to the individual scholars. Their work is outstanding, and we would like to celebrate this achievement with them. You can access the videos at this link.

Be on the lookout for a second cohort of scholars to present later in spring semester.

Are you young, scrappy and hungry, just like your country? Then you should consider enrolling in HIST 458 (3247), Making of the American Republic, which meets Tuesdays and Thursdays spring semester from noon to 1:15 p.m.

This specially designed course delves deep into the world of the founders using role-playing games that explore conflict and peace in Pennsylvania’s frontier during the Seven Years’ War, patriotism and loyalty in New York City on the eve of the Revolution, and the writing of a new Constitution in Philadelphia. 

Students play historical characters such as Delaware chief Teedyuscung, tavern keeper Lady de la Montagne, African-American laborer Joseph Bartlet, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, and  . . .  Alexander Hamilton. This is it – don’t throw away your shot!

Questions? Contact Paul Otto at potto@georgefox.edu.

This spring, George Fox’s theatre department is offering an online version of its advanced acting course, THEA 300: Acting 3: Contemporary Scene Study, to anyone who has taken an Acting 1 course at any university, at any point in time.

So, if you want to brush up on your acting skills, leap over Acting 2, and join us for Acting 3. All are welcome! If you have any questions, please contact the instructor, Cristi Miles, at cmiles@georgefox.edu.

Every Sunday of the Advent season a new Advent devotional video will be released by the Office for Spiritual Life. There will be five total videos, with devotionals offered by the George Fox pastoral team and President Robin Baker. 

This week’s devotional is on “Hope” and is given by University Pastor Jamie Noling-Auth. Watch it here.

Would you like to assist the newest psychology club on campus, and have an opportunity to win a $50 Amazon gift card?

Help us help you by taking this short survey for Sources of Strength. Your answers will help to maximize the efficacy and reach of the program, and provide us with information on how to support students over the upcoming break.

The survey will be open until Monday, Nov. 30, at midnight. Questions? Contact Lauren Herman (lherman17@georgefox.edu).

The Office for Spiritual Life invites the George Fox community to observe the Advent season with our 2020 Advent Reader.

This year’s reader includes Bible passages along with music selections created by students in the George Fox music program. We pray you have a blessed Advent season as your prepare your hearts for the celebration of Jesus’ birth. 

Our donor-funded scholarships application is now open for traditional undergraduate students! Through “Student Resources” in your MyGeorgeFox portal you have access to complete just one application and essay for the opportunity to be matched with over 200 of our donor-funded scholarships.

Our donor-funded scholarships range from $500 to $15,000! These scholarships have a variety of criteria – from academic major and grade level, to background and financial need. Once your application and essay are submitted, you are put in the running for the scholarships you qualify for. It’s that easy! 

If you’re looking for a way to fill the gap for the 2021-22 academic year, this is a great opportunity! There’s no better time than during the holiday break to settle down and complete some scholarship applications. 

Deadlines and dates to remember: 
Feb. 17: Application closes 
Feb. 19: Letters of Recommendation due (when applicable) 

Questions? Reach out to our Scholarship Resource Center at scholarships@georgefox.edu.

Please join us for our last chapel of the fall this morning (Tuesday). It will go live at 11 a.m., but you can watch it on demand whenever your schedule allows at this link.

You can also watch any chapel and Monday Morning Devotional (MoMoDeVo) from the semester at the above link, including our final MoMoDeVo of the semester with Pastor Gaby Viesca.

Questions? Contact the Office of Spiritual Life (spirituallife@georgefox.edu).

All university offices and libraries on the Newberg campus and at the Portland Center will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26-27, for the Thanksgiving holiday. In addition, the Bruin Store will be closed Thursday through Sunday.

The 24/7 space in the Murdock Library will be open during the closure.

Want help with a paper? Looking for support on how to stay organized and study as finals get closer? 

There are still appointments available this week at the ARC! The ARC is also offering remote appointments Monday through Thursday of finals week. To make an appointment, go to arcschedule.georgefox.edu. Or, email us at the_arc@georgefox.edu for assistance.

This week’s ARC newsletter focuses on remote learning and studying in light of this transitional period of the semester heading into the Thanksgiving holiday and finals week! Check it out here.

Questions? Contact Julia James at jjames@georgefox.edu.

The Murdock Library faculty office courier service is suspended until Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. Contact Patty Vanier (pvanier@georgefox.edu) with questions.

Campus facilities (excluding the Murdock Library, Canyon Commons and Roberts Center) will be locked from now until the morning of Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021.

All buildings will be card-lock access only, so please bring your ID card and office keys to campus to access your work or academic spaces. All employees and students will still have card-lock access to those buildings they currently have access to (e.g., Maker Hub, Labs, etc.) and will also have card-lock access from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, to EHS/Wood-Mar, Wheeler, Hadlock, Hoover, Klages, Lemmons, Ross and the Stevens Center.

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

If you have your bike on campus and decide to keep it on campus rather than take it home over the break, please put it in your dorm room or apartment to avoid potential theft, and always keep it locked, preferably with a U-lock!

Questions? Please call Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 or email Elrike Shaw at eshaw@georgefox.edu.

Campus facilities (excluding the Murdock Library, Canyon Commons and Roberts Center) will be locked from now until the morning of Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021.

All buildings will be card-lock access only, so please bring your ID card and office keys to campus to access your work or academic spaces. All employees and students will still have card-lock access to those buildings they currently have access to (e.g., Maker Hub, Labs, etc.) and will also have card-lock access from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, to EHS/Wood-Mar, Wheeler, Hadlock, Hoover, Klages, Lemmons, Ross and the Stevens Center.

Please make arrangements to meet any vendors or those who need to do business with the university at an entry door, and make sure that they have your contact information.

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

Student Activities is hiring event staff for spring 2021! If you’re looking for a way to get involved on campus in a fun, high-energy environment, consider applying for Student Activities.

Find out more information here. The deadline to apply is Friday, Dec. 4, at 11:59 p.m.

This spring, George Fox’s theatre department is offering an online version of its advanced acting course, THEA 300: Acting 3: Contemporary Scene Study, to anyone who has taken an Acting 1 course at any university, at any point in time.

So, if you want to brush up on your acting skills, leap over Acting 2, and join us for Acting 3. All are welcome! If you have any questions, please contact the instructor, Cristi Miles, at cmiles@georgefox.edu.

Are you requiring students to go to the Academic Resource Center (ARC) before the end of the semester? Remind them that the ARC is offering remote appointments Monday through Thursday of finals week. The ARC can assist with term papers and general study tips for exams!

The ARC is also hosting virtual study sessions via Zoom for accountability and encouragement. These sessions are offered Tuesday and Wednesday this week and next week. See more info here.

Questions? Contact Julia James at jjames@georgefox.edu.

Would you like to assist the newest psychology club on campus, and have an opportunity to win a $50 Amazon gift card?

Help us help you by taking this short survey for Sources of Strength. Your answers will help to maximize the efficacy and reach of the program, and provide us with information on how to support students over the upcoming break.

The survey will be open until Monday, Nov. 30, at midnight. Questions? Contact Lauren Herman (lherman17@georgefox.edu).

The undergraduate admissions office welcomes Madi Bradley as an admissions counselor this month. She has worked the past year as an account executive for Learfield IMG College Ticket Solutions, handling more than 3,000 season ticket member accounts for the University of Oregon’s football, men’s basketball, and women’s basketball programs. Prior to that, Madi was a ticket sales representative for the Eugene Emeralds baseball team (2019) and a football recruiting and operations intern for the University of Oregon’s athletic department (2016-19). She earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration, with an emphasis in sports business, from the University of Oregon in 2019. Madi lives in Tualatin and attends Westside: A Jesus Church.

The university welcomes Crystal Galarza as assistant director of outreach and community partnerships in the admissions office. For nearly two years she worked at the University of Oregon as an advisor for Global Education Oregon, connecting students to global learning opportunities. Before that, she worked as a site program manager for the school’s Uniting Neighborhoods program, designing and managing an education initiative that provides culturally responsive resources and educational enrichment opportunities to underserved communities. Crystal also worked for Word Made Flesh in 2015 as an intern and short-term programs coordinator, and she has experience in student mentorship. She earned a master’s degree in international development from Concordia University in Portland (2015) and a bachelor’s degree in intercultural communication from Linfield College (2013).

The advancement office has hired Astralena Sharp as director of advancement operations. For the past four years she has worked as an application support supervisor for Polk County in Dallas, Oregon. Previously, she worked as an associate director of advancement services for Willamette University in Salem (2013-16). Astralena earned a bachelor’s degree in zoology from Oregon State University in 2004. She lives in Salem with her husband Nick and their 6-year-old son Corbin. The family is in search of a new church home.

In her new position as associate provost for external engagement and strategic initiatives, Mary Peterson has assumed the responsibility of overseeing the IDEA Center, taking on a role formerly held by Rebecca Hernandez. Rebecca remains as the university’s associate provost for academic success and chief diversity officer.