The Daily Bruin

Come join our Fox and Friendsview story night tonight (Thursday), where a few students and residents gather to share true, fun, meaningful experiences from their lives. In addition, there will be music and a traditional Chinese performance by Medina Tohti.

We’ll meet in the Bruin Den around 6:20 p.m. to walk over to the Friendsview Retirement Community, the building right across the street from the track. Refreshments will be provided.

Let the stories of our friends and neighbors be known!

Questions? Email Nissi Undurthi at nundurthi14@georgefox.edu.

Interested in engaging in discussion on the effects of stress with mental health professionals and institutions across the country?

Psi Chi is hosting a Twitter chat today (Thursday) that is sponsored by the National Institute on Mental Health and will address “Mind and Body Approaches to Stress.” We will be projecting the Twitter feed for everyone to see and engage in discussion as the tweets ensue. As we do that, we will participate in the larger discussion by posting our own group tweets.

Feel free to drop by Hoover 103 from noon to 1 p.m. to enjoy light refreshments and join in the chat!

Questions? Contact McKenna Tornblad at mtornblad14@georgefox.edu.

Want a head start on your East African experience planned for this summer? Come to Swahili lab and learn some culture, language, music and dance. All are welcome.

Join us from 7 to 8 p.m. tonight (Thursday) in the International House. Write fkamau14@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

The university’s Department of Biology and Chemistry invites you to join us for the sixth annual Dalton Lecture at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, in Bauman Auditorium.

James M. Tour, PhD, the T. T. and W. F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, Professor of Computer Science, Professor of Materials Science and NanoEngineering at Rice University’s Smalley Institue of Nanoscience and Technology, will present “Jesus Christ and Nanotechnology: The Impact of Faith Upon the Life of a Scientist.” Admission is free, and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Dr. Tour will share a brief overview of nanotechnology and his coming to faith in Jesus Christ and how this decision impacted his life. He will also share his thoughts regarding evolution and his hope for science and the young.

Tour has more than 550 research publications and more than 75 patents, with citations totaling more than 55,000. He was named among “The 50 Most Influential Scientists in the World Today” by TheBestSchools.org in 2014.

A dessert reception and Student Research Poster session follows the lecture.

For more information on Tour and the Dalton Lecture Series in general, visit this link. Questions? Call the Department of Biology and Chemistry at 503-554-2710.

The student life office is looking to hire two students for the position of Welcome Weekend coordinator. These are full-time work-study positions over the summer, and free housing is included.

We are looking for leaders who enjoy planning events or who have graphic design skills. There is flexibility in hours/start dates. Please see the application here (button is at the bottom of the page). Applications are due on Friday, Jan. 29.

Interested? Questions? Email Stephanie St. Cyr at sstcyr@georgefox.edu. We look forward to talking with you about the possibilities.

Need help changing your schedule? Need to talk to someone about changing your major? Need help looking over your resume or LinkedIn? Drop-in hours in the IDEA Center are a great time for that, and they have changed slightly for this semester.

For CAP Coaches, drop-in hours are:

• Mondays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
• Tuesdays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
• Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon
• Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon

For Career Coaches, drop-ins are:

• Tuesdays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
• Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon

Questions? Contact Kaitlyn Ragan at kragan@georgefox.edu.

Come, listen and learn as a few students and elderly residents gather to share true stories from their lives. Join us at the Fox and Friendsview story night tomorrow (Thursday) at 6:30 p.m. (notice the time change) in the auditorium at Friendsview Retirement Community, the building right across the street from the track.

We’ll meet in the Bruin Den around 6:20 p.m. to walk over there together. Refreshments will be provided. Questions? Email Nissi Undurthi at nundurthi14@georgefox.edu.

Lost and found items from the Wheeler Sports Center and the Fitness Center will be displayed upstairs in the Wheeler foyer through Thursday, Jan. 28. If you come across something that’s yours, take it. If not, leave it for those less fortunate.

All clothes and items that are not collected by Thursday will be donated.

Questions? Contact Cory Hand at chand@georgefox.edu.

Know students who could use help learning APA style for citations? Encourage them to attend a workshop tomorrow (Thursday). Sue O’Donnell, associate professor of psychology, will cover American Psychological Association citation and reference formatting, along with several guidelines for writing in APA style.

The session runs from 10:50 to 11:35 a.m. in Lemmons 8.

Stressed out because you don’t know APA style for citations? A workshop tomorrow (Thursday) is for you. Sue O’Donnell, associate professor of psychology, will cover American Psychological Association citation and reference formatting, along with several guidelines for writing in APA style.

Join us from 10:50 to 11:35 a.m. in Lemmons 8.

If you are looking for a space to chill, play games and have deep conversation, come out to Culture Corner tomorrow (Thursday). Plus, we will be serving pot stickers, so don’t miss out! We’ll meet in the Foxhole beginning at 7 p.m.

To ensure there is enough food for everyone, please RSVP by today (Wednesday). We hope to see you there!

Questions? Contact Noelle Ho at nho14@georgefox.edu.

Know students who need help changing their schedule? Do they need to talk to someone about changing their major? Drop-in hours in the IDEA Center are a great time for that, and they have changed slightly for this semester. Please let your students know.

For CAP Coaches, drop-in hours are:

• Mondays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
• Tuesdays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
• Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon
• Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon

For Career Coaches, drop-ins are:

• Tuesdays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
• Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon

Questions? Contact Kaitlyn Ragan at kragan@georgefox.edu.

As a follow-up to the all-employee meeting on Jan. 21, the advancement office wanted to share fundraising progress year-to-date (YTD). It’s the mission of our office to raise funds to support all the amazing things that George Fox staff and students do every day.

One of our main priorities is raising money for the Student Fund, which provides unrestricted dollars for financial aid, student athletics and arts, study abroad programs, campus improvement, etc. But we also are always working on special projects. One of our top priorities this year is raising funds to build a new activity center that will allow students of all skill levels to exercise, do intramurals and meet for clubs, student government, etc. We are also always partnering with faculty members on grant opportunities for research and program funding.

It has been a great year so far! God has been blessing our work.

FY16 Highlights:

• At this point in the year, we have raised $2.5 million in total giving. This compares to $1.2 million at this time last year. We ended last fiscal year (June 2015) with total giving at $4.5 million.
• We are already up to $390,000 (plus 113,000 in pledges) in Student Fund giving; at this time last year, we were at $319,000.
• Our student team is rocking and rolling on the phone-a-thon, bringing in $39,000 (as compared to $24,000 at this time last year).
• Due in part to the phone-a-thon, we’ve also increased the total number of donors actively giving from 748 at this time last year to 1,163 currently.

We’re off to a great start this semester. Please reach out to advancement with any questions, donor ideas, grant proposals, etc. We’re happy to answer your questions! Call us at 503-554-2115.

“It’s not who you know, but who knows you.” Making quality connections is more than quick introductions and business card exchanges. The IDEA Center can help you integrate your networking strategy with your job-search plans, increasing the effectiveness of your search.

Join us from noon to 1 p.m. this Thursday, Jan. 28, in the Cap and Gown Room for a session titled “Effective Networking: Making Connections that Count.” Bring your lunch.

Faculty, please let your students know about this opportunity.

Questions? Contact Elise Gibson at egibson@georgefox.edu.

The student life office is looking to hire two students for the position of Welcome Weekend coordinator. These are full-time work-study positions over the summer, and free housing is included.

We are looking for leaders who enjoy planning events or who have graphic design skills. There is flexibility in hours/start dates. Please see the application here (button is at the bottom of the page). Applications are due on Friday, Jan. 29.

Interested? Questions? Email Stephanie St. Cyr at sstcyr@georgefox.edu. We look forward to talking with you about the possibilities.

Want to know what you should be doing now to prepare for a great career in marketing? Then come hear our panel of marketing experts this Friday, Jan. 29, over the lunch hour.

Our guests will share key insights and give sound advice on what you need to know to help you prepare for and land a great job in marketing. We are very excited and privileged to hear from the following marketing panelists:

• Debbora Ahlgren: Global sales and marketing leader
• Danny Dobra: Global social media specialist at Nike
• Pinky Gonzales: Director of marketing at Digimarc

The College of Business-sponsored event runs from noon to 12:50 p.m. in Hoover 103.

Questions? Contact Kelly Borror at kborro@georgefox.edu.

Faculty, please tell your students about this event.

Do you know students who are unable to purchase books or course supplies? The Textbook Assistance Fund has been created to provide assistance to traditional undergraduate students who cannot purchase required course materials due to demonstrated financial hardship. If you know of a student who might benefit, pass along the Textbook Assistance Fund information.

See the fund’s invitation to contribute if you are interested in making a donation; instructions for donating are at the bottom of the document.

Contact Rick Muthiah (rmuthiah@georgefox.edu) if you have questions about the Textbook Assistance Fund.

Come, listen and learn as a few students and elderly residents gather to share true stories from their lives. Join us at the Fox and Friendsview story night this Thursday, Jan. 28, at 6:30 p.m. (notice the time change) in the auditorium at Friendsview Retirement Community, the building right across the street from the track.

We’ll meet in the Bruin Den around 6:20 p.m. to walk over there together. Refreshments will be provided. Questions? Email Nissi Undurthi at nundurthi14@georgefox.edu.

Know students who are looking for help understanding that chemistry concept? Is college algebra causing one of your student’s head to spin? Let them know they can schedule one-on-one time for tutoring help with their assignments.

Encourage them to take a look at the Tutoring Services web page to see information about labs and help sessions available for a range of subjects.

Are you looking for help understanding that chemistry concept? Is college algebra causing your head to spin? Did you know you can get help with several business courses, or that you can schedule one-on-one time for help with your Bible Survey assignment?

Take a look at the Tutoring Services web page to see information about labs and help sessions available for a range of subjects.