The Daily Bruin

Friendship House is a residential opportunity for women, 21 years of age or older, at George Fox University, in partnership with Mark 2 Ministries and Friendship House Partners.

Students live in intentional Christian community with persons with an intellectual or developmental disability. Life is ordered around the community building blocks Jean Vanier articulated (founder of L’Arche communities), “Eat Together, Pray Together, Celebrate Together!”

Friendship House celebrates together! Celebration happens because Friendship House is a place of deep belonging in which each person, regardless of ability, is seen and recognized as a gift.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, plan to attend one of the informational meetings held in early April:

• Monday, April 3, 2 to 2:45 p.m. at the Portland Center (PSD 160)
• Monday, April 3, 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. on the Newberg campus (Stevens 109)
• Tuesday, April 4, 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on the Newberg campus (Stevens 101)
• Tuesday, April 4, 12:15 to 1 p.m. at the Portland Center (PDS 160)
• Tuesday, April 4, 6 to 6:45 p.m. at the Portland Center (PDS 295)

Learn more about the program at friendshiphousepartners.com.

Contact Jere Witherspoon (jwithers@georgefox.edu) with questions.

Did you know the IDEA Center offers three one-credit courses to prepare you for everything from choosing a major to landing a job after graduation? Read the descriptions below to see if one of these classes would be just right for you!

GEED 214 – Discover your Calling – Fridays from 12 to 12:50 p.m.
This course promotes self-discovery in relationship to vocational calling, values, interests and strengths development to help you identify educational and occupational pathways (for freshmen and sophomores).

GEED 216 – Internships: Finding, Landing and Succeeding – Mondays from 12 to 12:50 p.m.
This course will help you identify a career direction, create a personal brand, build a network, and write an effective resume – all to help you work towards landing and succeeding in an internship (for sophomores and juniors).

GEED 218 – Developing Professional Identity – Wednesdays from 12 to 12:50 p.m.
This course focuses on developing an understanding of professional identity by working on technical components like resume and e-presence, and by developing a strategy to reach your professional goals (for juniors and seniors).

Come by the IDEA Center on the first floor of the Stevens Center to learn more!

The Newberg-Dundee Police Department has reported an increase in car thefts and break-ins lately. Please be certain to lock your car and to take all of your personal belongings with you. Also, be sure not to leave anything in plain view in the car.

If you see anything suspicious, call Security Services immediately at 503-554-2090.

Tilikum is looking for 30 amazing college-aged individuals to serve on our 2017 summer staff. A summer at Tilikum offers you an incredible experience that will push you to grow in community, Christian living and service.

As a member of Tilikum’s summer staff, you will spend the day teaching kids about God in our beautiful lakeside environment.

Summer Staff Program: May 30 – Aug. 12
Lifeguard Training: May 26-29

Pay/Benefits:

• Housing provided at Tilikum and George Fox University
• We provide lifeguard, CPR, first aid, and program training
• First-year staff: $2,300
• Returning staff: $2,500

To find out more and to apply, visit this link.

What ethical dilemmas will arise in corporate communities with the emergence of artificial intelligence? The question will be addressed in a special university-hosted lecture presented by Mohan Nair, senior vice president and chief innovation officer at Cambia Health Solutions, on Wednesday, March 22.

Nair’s presentation, “Ethical Dilemmas to Community with Artificial Intelligence: Merging into a World Enabled by Artificial Intelligence,” begins at 7 p.m. in Hoover 105. There is no charge to attend, and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

The lecture is being presented by George Fox’s Office of the President and College of Business, and is the first installment of the university’s Reiten Lecture on Leadership Development.

Nair guides Cambia Health’s Innovation Force as it inspires ideas from a variety of sources, selecting execution-focused concepts and starting them on the path to new businesses or concepts. More on his background is available here.

This is the first Reiten lecture, named in honor of Richard G. Reiten, retired chairman and CEO of Northwest Natural. Reiten has served in a number of high-ranking capacities with Northwest Natural from 1996 to the present, including as chairman of the board and CEO, and is a former president of the Portland General Electric Company. Reiten and his wife Jeanie contributed the funds to endow the lecture.

More information on Nair’s visit is available by calling Missy Terry at terrym@georgefox.edu.

You are invited to come hear William Penn Honors Program special guest speaker Miles Hollingworth on Thursday, April 6, at 7:30 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Hollingworth, PhD, will present “On the True Version of an Event: Saint Augustine of Hippo’s Conversion.” Our guest is an independent philosopher and writer living in Italy who is well-known for his work on Saint Augustine of Hippo. Hollingworth is a past winner of the Jerwood Award for Non-Fiction from the Royal Society of Literature and the Elizabeth Longford Scholarship from the Society of Authors.

The lecture is free and open to the public. Questions regarding the event can be directed to Jocelyn Stein (jstein@georgefox.edu).

All George Fox employees are invited to wish Tiona Cage farewell at a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. tomorrow (Friday) in the International House.

Tiona has served as assistant director for international student and scholar services and as diversity and inclusion specialist for the last two years. She has impacted many on our campus, so please come by to say thank you and goodbye. Light refreshments will be served.

Join a small group of students SpIL will be sending to serve at Camp Attitude, a unique faith-based program geared toward families in the disability community. We will be helping to complete different projects on the campgrounds and maintaining the various facilities for the special-needs kids.

The trip will travel to Foster, Oregon, the week of March 26-31. It will be a great opportunity to serve and grow as an individual.

Contact Kearsten McCoy at kmccoy@georgefox.edu for more details. Faculty, please let your students know about this opportunity.

Spring is coming soon, which means it’s time to knock off the rust and get some air in your tires. Bring your bike by the Engineering Innovation Center Maker Hub’s west door (facing the quad) between 5 and 7 p.m. this Monday, March 20, and have the Cycling Club help you get out riding again.

We’re offering free basic maintenance and servicing of your bike! You can also learn some basic maintenance tips yourself and get more information about up coming club rides and events.

Questions? Contact Jesse Micheal Tonkinson (jtonkinson13@georgefox.edu).

What kinds of interactions have had the most impact on your time here at George Fox? Have your staff and faculty at George Fox University made you feel “known”?

This survey is part of a Senior Sociology Capstone project, intended to highlight important relationships that students have with staff and faculty on the George Fox campus, allowing a space to evaluate and reflect on how they have made a difference in your life. You will also be given the opportunity to suggest ideas for change in these areas.

Mentorship Survey (approval for distribution granted by George Fox sociology department)

Thank you,
Grace Packer (gpacker15@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.

Craving sweets? Well the team of George Fox students heading to Romania on a SpIL trip in May has got you covered!

Come support the Romania team by stopping by the bake sale that will be happening in the Bruin Den tomorrow (Friday) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Buy a brownie, cookie or cupcake, or drop loose change in the donation jar. Anything helps!

Questions? Contact Cayla Smith (smithc15@georgefox.edu). Thanks for support

Dundee Fire & Rescue has limited openings for George Fox students interested in volunteer firefighting. Day shift and overnight “sleeper” positions are available. All necessary training and protective equipment is provided. In 2016, DF&R responded to nearly 600 medical emergencies, car accidents, structure fires, and other public assistance calls.

Interested students should call the Dundee Fire Station during normal business hours at 503-554-8442 or email Andrew Knight (knighta14@georgefox.edu).

Do you want to grow and develop as a leader? Is growing your leadership presence part of your performance goals or faculty growth plan for 2017-18?

If you answered yes to either of these questions, then you may want to consider applying for the Leadership Development Initiative (LDI). The program welcomes both women and men who are current George Fox employees who desire to grow in their current role or seek to prepare themselves for future leadership roles.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2017-18 cohort and are due by May 1, 2017. For more information and to access the application, please fill out the Leadership Development Initiative Application.

If you have questions, please contact a member of the LDI planning team: Emily Call, Rebecca Hernandez, Susanna Steeg or Missy Terry.

Please take this two-question survey to provide feedback on the issue of extending hours in the Wheeler Fitness Center.

Wheeler Fitness Center Survey

Thanks!
– Joshua McKee (jmckee13@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.

Contemplative Worship will not be meeting today (Thursday); we will pick up again starting next week.

In January 2018, selected George Fox students are traveling to the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. The Sundance festival is widely regarded as the most prestigious annual showcase for new work from American and international independent filmmakers.

Alongside the Sundance Festival, George Fox students will also be attending the Windrider Forum, a venue for conversations about the intersections of faith and film.

We will be attending during the final full week of January. The tentative dates are Jan. 21-27, 2018. Attending students will be required to notify professors in advance of anticipated absences, and create appropriate academic work plans. Personal costs for students will most likely range from $850 to $950 (not including food and incidentals), depending on airline and lodging costs.

You do NOT need to be a CMCO (cinematic arts) or communication major to attend. Applications from all full-time undergraduate students will be considered, but we will be limited to traveling with 10 to 12 selected students.

During the Spring 2018 semester, CMCO 285/485, a selected topics course, will be offered on “Independent Cinema,” and will connect to the Sundance trip experience. Students will have the option (NOT requirement) of registering for this course to receive credit connected to the Sundance and later semester experiences.

Apply to attend at this link.

Further questions? Contact Professor Steve Classen, chair of the Department of Communication, Journalism & Cinematic Arts: sclassen@georgefox.edu.

The undergraduate admissions office is getting ready to welcome hundreds of students to compete in our fourth Scholarship Competition of the year. Please be considerate of our guests and avoid parking in the Hoover and Stevens parking lots on Thursday (after lunch) and Friday this week.

If you have any questions, you may contact Kelly Friesen at kfriesen@georgefox.edu or ext. 2248. Thank you!

Matheteis is partnering with Shalom to bring back the annual event Colored White Panel. In the same spirit as past Matheteis events, we will be discussing the topic of race and how everyone has a role in this conversation and everyone should be involved.

We will be gathering on Tuesday, March 21, at 8:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons 103. Snacks and elective chapel credit will be provided. This event is sponsored by the Intercultural Life office and Shalom.

Questions or concerns? Contact Mikaela Smith at smithm16@georgefox.edu.

We want to remind you that George Fox University is committed to providing a Christ-centered community that fosters a safe living, learning and work setting for students, employees and visitors. A core value of this institution is to maintain a respectful environment for all individuals that is free of the following:

• Sexual harassment
• Sexual assault
• Domestic violence
• Dating violence
• Stalking
• Harassment and discrimination
• Bias-related incidents and hate crimes

These behaviors and actions are contrary to the mission, values and lifestyle standards of our community. It is our firm belief that engaging in any aspect of this behavior is unacceptable and will not be tolerated by members of the George Fox community.

Should an incident of this nature occur, the person is strongly encouraged to report the incident to university personnel. For further descriptions of these policies, resources for support, and the process for reporting please visit studenthandbook.georgefox.edu.

Craving sweets? Well the team of George Fox students heading to Romania on a SpIL trip in May has got you covered!

Come support the Romania team by stopping by the bake sale that will be happening in the Bruin Den this Friday, March 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Buy a brownie, cookie or cupcake, or drop loose change in the donation jar. Anything helps!

Questions? Contact Cayla Smith (smithc15@georgefox.edu). Thanks for supporting us!