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Debby Thomas (Business) and her research partner, Stacie Chappell, won the best presentation at the recent Region 11 ACBSP conference (for Canada). The presentation was titled “The Transformative Potential of Classroom as Organization.” They are being sent to the ACBSP International Conference in Florida to represent the region.

Lori DeKruyf (Counseling) co-presented, with Lewis & Clark College’s Heather Hadraba, a two-part training session for school counselor site supervisors at the Oregon School Counselor Association’s annual conference on Nov. 7. The title of their presentation was â€œSUPERvision 101 & 102: Strategies for Strengthening the School Counseling Internship Experience.” The conference was on virtual platform due to the pandemic.

Don Powers (Biology) was part of a team of scientists who, after more than two years of work, in January will publish Hummingbird (Family Trochilidae) Research: Welcome Conscious Study Techniques for Live Hummingbirds and Processing of Hummingbird Specimens through Texas Tech University. Don’s specific responsibility beyond general editing was writing chapter 8, “Measuring metabolic rates in hummingbirds.” Because hummingbirds are an ideal model for many scientific principles, the number of studies involving them has skyrocketed over the last 10 to 15 years. To facilitate this work, the team decided to compile specialized methodologies along with all associated published literature to assist new scientists starting work on hummingbirds, as well as more established scientists whose work is moving in new directions. “There is no doubt that this publication will be valued and well used for many years to come,” Don says. “It will not only save hummingbird scientists time building their projects but offer methods that protect the welfare of hummingbirds used in research and humane methods for use when birds must be sacrificed.”

The Portland Center Library will be closed from Nov. 23, 2020, through Jan. 10, 2021. However, the 24/7 book drop will remain accessible. 

Contact Patty Vanier (pvanier@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Bon Appetit has updated its hours. Please visit this link or check us out on Instagram at @bonappetitgfu to get all the details.

Do you feel that students with a disability are represented at George Fox? Do you have a disability yourself and feel that you are celebrated?

The disability awareness and advocacy group is looking to become a club at George Fox. Please help support our group as we seek to celebrate, organize events, and create awareness. Click this link to learn more about helping us become a club.

If you would like more information or would like to become a part of the club, please contact Christina Nase at cnase16@georgefox.edu.

The city of Newberg will close the on-street parking along Meridian Street this week for scheduled sewer work. There will be no parking on Meridian Street from Sherman Street to North Street starting today (Monday) through the end of the fall semester.

Students may park anywhere on campus without being ticketed for the remainder of the fall semester.

The entry into the Wood-Mar parking lot will also be blocked during the project; please plan to access the Hoover and Wood-Mar parking lots from the East Sherman Street entry point. 

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

Campus facilities (excluding Canyon Commons and Roberts Center) will be locked beginning today (Monday). Buildings will stay locked until the morning of Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021.

All buildings will be card-lock access only. Please bring your ID card and office keys to campus to access your workspaces if you will be working on campus.

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).

All are invited to join Paul Anderson, Erin Johnson and others from around the nation tomorrow (Tuesday) from 4 to 5:30 p.m. to discuss Volume 7 of the Quakers and the Disciplines Series (of which Paul is the founding editor).

The authors of the essays in this volume share will about their contributions regarding Quakers, social work, and justice concerns. Register online here.

Questions? Contact Paul Anderson (panderso@georgefox.edu).

Rick Muthiah, director of Learning Support Services, is collecting strategies for supporting students that faculty members have implemented. The plan is to share ideas and practices with our community as we work together to support students in their educational and vocational endeavors.

Faculty members are invited to answer the following question using this form:

• What approaches have you found to be most effective for supporting the success of students who are struggling academically or otherwise?

Your response can be as brief or as elaborate as you desire. Thank you!

Questions? Contact Rick Muthiah (rmuthiah@georgefox.edu).

The city is continuing its water line project and will have an impact today (Monday) through Wednesday, Dec. 2. Thank you for avoiding this area as the city updates its water and drain lines.

Construction schedule:

• Starting Monday, Nov. 23
  • No street parking will be available along the east side of Meridian Street as construction crews will begin staging (laying out) pipe.
  • Street parking along the east side will continue to be closed through December, as they will be staging pipe for multiple locations in town.
• Monday, Nov. 30
  • The Hoover parking lot entrance north of Franklin Street will be closed. This entrance will be closed until Wednesday, Dec. 2.
• Tuesday, Dec. 1
  • Meridian Street will be closed at the North Street intersection again. Traffic will not be allowed through.

Questions? Contact Dixie Downey (ddowney@georgefox.edu).

Starting today (Monday), the Murdock Library will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for campus holidays. 

View our hours here.

Questions? Contact Patty Vanier (pvanier@georgefox.edu).

Get into the holiday spirit and donate a food-related gift card to help foster and local families in need!

We will be collecting donations until this Wednesday, Nov. 25. Drop-off baskets are located at Information Services in the Stevens Center, ASC, SpiL, and the College of Christian Studies office. 

We are accepting gift cards to fast food and local restaurants, grocery stores, food delivery, Visa gift cards, etc. Thank you for your donation!

Questions? Contact Dayana Caamal Perez (dcaamalperez18@georgefox.edu).

Recent government decisions regarding travel and its impact on large gatherings have forced us to change the midyear commencement celebration from a hybrid format to a virtual-only event.

We understand and share in the disappointment that this causes for those planning to participate in the ceremony. However, keeping our students, families, faculty, and staff safe, especially during this time, is paramount.

We invite graduating students, along with friends, families, faculty and staff to watch the ceremony and hear a message from the president, graduates’ names read and degrees conferred virtually. The link to view this prerecorded event will be posted on this webpage by 8 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5.

Questions? Please contact Janelle Freitag (jfreitag@georgefox.edu).

Don’t forget: All SpiL Credits are due next Friday, Dec. 4, at 11:59 p.m. You can check your progress through the iAttended app.

We are also offering the option of memorizing Scripture for credit. Please let us know if you want more information.

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

The Bruin Community Pantry will be open the following hours starting today (Monday) through Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021:

• Monday: 3 to 5 p.m.
• Tuesday: Noon to 5 p.m.
• Wednesday: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and 4 to 5:30 p.m.
• Friday: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and 4 to 5:30 p.m.

The food bank will be closed during the following days:

• Wednesday, Nov. 25
• Monday, Dec. 21 through Friday, Dec. 25

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

Students who need to leave their vehicles on campus during winter break must 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.

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

Want to help faculty better serve students? Please take a few minutes to complete this brief survey to assess how professors have and/or can assist students when they are under stress. All responses are and will remain anonymous.

Thank you! Questions? Contact Andrea Alexander (aalexander@georgefox.edu).

The Finance department would like to bring to your attention the schedule for processing check requests to accommodate the Thanksgiving holiday this week:

• For check requests received today (Monday) through Wednesday, Nov. 25, checks will be ready on Friday, Dec. 4.

Thank you!

Questions? Contact Accounts Payable (accountspayable@georgefox.edu).

Starting in the spring semester, the Stewards of Sustainability Club will be running again! Our mission is to educate, empower, and equip students with sustainable lifestyles and practices.

This includes our personal decisions and improving our community. As a club, we want to participate in activities such as litter clean ups, watching educational movies/documentaries, improving recycling education on campus, and working in a community garden.

If you’re interested in joining, please attend the informational Zoom meeting tonight (Monday) at 7 p.m. To officially join and receive club emails, please add your information to this Google Sheet.

Questions? Contact Sydney Schroeder (sschroeder18@georgefox.edu).

Please note that any poster, sign or display must be approved by ASC or the administration before it is posted on the Newberg campus. Posters and signs should only be put on designated bulletin boards and should not be on doors or windows.

Questions? Contact the Office of Student Life (studentlife@georgefox.edu).

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.