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Nov. 28           Peg Hutton
Nov. 29           Michelle Conrad
Dec. 3             Davida Brown, Brad Lau, Branden Thompson
Dec. 6             Kathy Alexander
Dec. 7             Marie-Christine Goodworth, Amy Lutz
Dec. 8             Kerry Irish
Dec. 9             Patrick Kelley, Mike Wirta
Dec. 10           Carlisle Chambers, Laurie Koehler
Dec. 11           Tatiana Cevallos, Lisa Cleath, Sara Reamy

We are looking for 10 enthusiastic volunteers to help out with Kid’s Day Out. This is an event put on by Faith In Action and Providence Medical Center for kids with disabilities to come have fun for an afternoon while their families have some rest.

If you have any questions, contact Lydia Taw (jamesprojectgfu@gmail.com) or Jamie Kitchen (embracegfu@gmail.com). Applications will close Saturday, Dec. 2, or when 10 students sign up.

Sign up at this link.

The ASC video team is looking for an actor and an actress to be a part of a Winter Formal promo! Times and days are flexible. If you are interested in a non-speaking (but iconic!) acting part, email Ty Cayatineto at tcayatineto15@georgefox.edu.

Attention lovers of poetry, prose, and art! Stop by Canyon Commons during Late Night Breakfast (Monday, Dec. 11, at 10 p.m.) to pick up your free copy of The Wineskin, the university’s literary and art magazine with poetry, prose, art, and photography submitted by your fellow George Fox students!

Questions? Contact Kiale Palpant (kpalpant16@georgefox.edu).

Round up your coworkers today (Tuesday) and walk on over to Canyon Commons for an all-employee lunch. The cost is only $3, and lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Hope to see you there!

Welcome back from break, Bruins!

As we enter the home stretch of this semester, join us in chapel this morning (Tuesday) for a beautiful time of worship with our guests, BrowderSister. Use this as a time to recenter yourself on the one who created you.

We can’t wait to worship with you! See you at 10:50 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

As the semester is coming to an end, the Social Work Club invites you to join us as we watch How the Grinch Stole Christmas and eat some hot dogs! Please feel free to bring your favorite snacks to share!

We’ll meet from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. tomorrow night (Wednesday) in Hoover 105. Contact Christina Liu (cliu14@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

There are only two days left to save big on all your Bruin Store Christmas shopping!

Shop online and save …

• 20 percent off one item
• 25 percent off two items
• 30 percent off three or more items

These discounts are offered online only at georgefoxshop.com. The offers are valid until 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 29. Excludes books, supplies, tech and clearance merchandise.

Choose in-store pick up to save on shipping!

Go Bruins!

A journalism student in the Intro to Journalism class is writing an article on how the policy of free tuition for students whose parents work at the school is affecting the on-campus culture of George Fox and the relationships between students with different economic backgrounds.

If you would like to have your voice heard on this matter, please fill out the survey by clicking the link below. Responses will be recorded anonymously, and quotes will be used anonymously in the article.

Free Tuition Survey

Thank you,
– Sam North (snorth14@georgefox.edu)

Disclaimer:
These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

Are you an exercise science major? Are you interested in physical therapy? If so, come to the Pre-PT club meeting tomorrow night (Wednesday). We will be having an admissions counselor from Pacific University’s DPT program give a presentation about the program and answer any questions students may have.

So, come join us on Wednesday in EHS 125 right after chapel, at 8 p.m.

Contact Samantha Taylor (staylor15@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

The social work students in the Working with Vulnerable Adults class are showing the movie Up tonight (Tuesday) from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in Hoover 105. There will be good company, good cookies and a conversation about aging. Come and support the students and have a good time.

Contact Beth Nygren (bnygren15@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

The library is excited to announce that the much-anticipated 24/7 space opens at midnight tonight! Students will be able to access the space via the secure card-swipe door to the left of the library front doors when the library is closed. Gather, study, drink coffee and learn together at the library after hours!

We want to extend a huge thank you to the “Idea Ninjas” project managers and the many departments involved in completing the “After Hours” project!

We hope to see you tonight! Questions? Email us at library@georgefox.edu.

Make plans to attend an all-employee meeting this Thursday, Nov. 30, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Canyon Commons. The event will also be live-streamed in Room 160 at the Portland Center.

Come listen to a panel of eight students from a wide variety of majors who are doing or have recently done an internship! Today (Monday) in Canyon Commons, panelists will share their experiences and insights about the opportunities internships offer and give you tips on how to land your own. The session runs from noon to 12:50 p.m.

Employers include the University of Oregon, Cambia Health, Visionary Films, Boeing, Multnomah County, the Campbell Foundation, the Charles Koch Institute, and Providence Health.

Faculty, please let your students know about this opportunity.

Contact Colleen Sump (csump@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

In preparation for Winter Formal, the Swing Dance Club and Latin Heritage Club will be hosting dance lessons! Swing dance lessons will be held on the following days …

• Today (Monday)
• Wednesday, Nov. 29
• Monday, Dec. 4
• Wednesday, Dec. 6

Also, Bachata lessons will be held on the following days …

• Tuesday, Nov. 28
• Thursday, Nov. 30
• Tuesday, Dec. 5
• Wednesday, Dec. 6

All lessons will be in the Foxhole from 6 to 7 p.m. We hope to see you there! Contact Shelby Bauer (sbauer16@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

ASC is looking for George Fox employees to chaperone Winter Formal on Sunday, Dec. 10! We would be happy to provide a $50 gift card to a place of your choosing as a thank you. The event runs from 8 to 11 p.m. at the LeftBank Annex (101 N. Weidler St.) in Portland.

Please respond to Shelby Bauer at sbauer16@georgefox.edu if you are interested.

Thank you!

Come hear sculptor Ellen Tykeson speak about her craft at Art Talk tonight (Monday) from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Chehalem Cultural Center (415 E. Sheridan St.).

Tykeson is a sculptor of many different elements. Among her pieces is “Treasure” on the George Fox campus, located between the Pennington Residence Hall and the Stevens Center. She will be talking about her craft and give insight on what the life of a professional sculptor is like. There will be a Q&A after she speaks. Food and drink will be provided.

Questions? Contact Elizabeth Herrera (herrerae16@georgefox.edu).

Round up your coworkers and walk on over to Canyon Commons for an all-employee lunch tomorrow (Tuesday). The cost is only $3, and lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Hope to see you there!

Want a merry and peaceful Christmas break? Complete your 2018-19 FAFSA! You are invited to a FAFSA workshop hosted by the George Fox financial aid counselors – our gift to you.

When:

• Wednesday, Nov. 29 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, Dec. 6 from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
• Monday, Dec. 11 (Dead Day) from 2 to 4:30 p.m.

Where: MLRC 20 (library basement computer lab)

What to bring:

• Your FSA ID (Don’t remember it? Find it at fsaid.ed.gov)
• Your 2016 W-2s and federal tax return

Sign up here so we know how many snacks to bring. Questions? Contact the Financial Aid Office at fa@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2302.

George Fox University’s School of Physical Therapy will be offering its second annual Health Screening Clinic on Thursday, Nov. 30, between 3 and 6 p.m. in the Roberts Center. Blood pressure, ECG measures, vital signs, flexibility and strength will be assessed, among other tests.

Participants should expect 20 to 25 minutes to complete the session. To sign up, click on this link. Questions can be addressed to Jason Brumitt (jbrumitt@georgefox.edu).