The Daily Bruin

Happy new year, everyone! The Coast to Coast swing dancing club is starting with a bang with our very first dance of the year this Saturday night! Bring your friends and bring your dancing shoes. We welcome all levels of dancers.

Dancing begins at 6:30 p.m. and lasts until 9 p.m. in the FoxHole. Swing by anytime during that time frame.

We hope to see you there!

Questions? Contact Justin Chang (jchang15@georgefox.edu).

Night to Shine is just around the corner, on Friday, Feb. 9! Night to Shine is a prom for those with special needs. The night is complete with a red carpet entrance, limo rides, karaoke, dinner, hair and makeup sessions, shoe shining, and lots of dancing! The event will run from 5 to 9 p.m. at Newberg Christian Church.

We are looking for buddies to help our special guests have an ultimate prom experience. If you would like to sign up or have questions, go online to this link or email Katlyn Kronschnabl at katlyn@newbergcc.org.

I’m continuing auditions for the animated short The Adventures of Jed tomorrow (Friday) at 4 p.m. in the Cinematic Arts building. I’m looking for any student with plenty of theatre experience.

Contact me if you have any questions.

Thanks,
– Braedon Snively (bsnively15@georgefox.edu)

In honor of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, the Fitness Center will be closed on Monday, Jan. 15. The center will be open for normal hours the following day on Tuesday, Jan. 16.

We hope you all had a fabulous winter break!

To those of you who have been invited to participate in the National Society of Leadership and Success …

This is a new ASC-approved club on campus. George Fox student April Olson is the president and has an executive board helping her start this chapter on our campus. This chapter is to provide a leadership opportunity for those who want to participate, and we want to highlight the following items:

1. Participating in the National Society of Leadership and Success at George Fox is completely optional and does cost $85 in member dues that are paid directly to the national office.
2. All Speaker Broadcasts hosted on campus are free and open to the George Fox community. You do not have to be a member or pay dues to attend these three events.
3. The invitation you received in the mail is to invite you to become a member. Once you become a member, there are a number of member benefits that you can take advantage of, listed here.

If you should have any additional questions regarding this new club, please email NSLS@georgefox.edu to contact Kristi Welker, director of commuter life and chapter advisor, or April Olson (aprilo15@georgefox.edu), the George Fox chapter’s NSLS president.

We would be glad to answer questions you may have!

Join the French Club to sample delicious Galettes des Rois at the Alliance Française in Portland! We will be traveling there together on Sunday, Jan. 28, to celebrate the Feast of the Kings.

The event runs from 2 to 3:30 p.m. and costs $10 per person. Transportation is available.

Please contact Kacie Morgan at kaciepaigemorgan@gmail.com to reserve your spot.

The George Fox Auxiliary invites the university community to a lunch featuring a special presentation by Lon Fendall, an associate professor emeritus of history and political science, this Friday, Jan. 12, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Canyon Commons dining hall.

Fendall will discuss Mark Hatfield and his work in politics. Fendall formerly worked as an assistant to Hatfield, a two-term Oregon governor and a U.S. senator for 30 years who, after retiring from politics, taught classes at George Fox from the mid-1990s to the mid-2000s. The presentation is related to the auxiliary’s theme this year: “George Fox Alumni Serving in the World.”

The cost to attend is $10 per person, and payment may be made at the door. Reservations are preferred and can by arranged by calling Judy Woolsey at 971-832-1505.

Coworker Recognition

Do you know someone who deserves special recognition for awesome work at our next all-employee meeting? If so, please complete this George Fox Shout-Out form, including a short summary of the recent success. Submissions received by 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, will be included in the Thursday, Jan. 18, meeting.

Payroll Items Due Jan. 16

All payroll items such as check requests, adjunct contracts, W-4, direct deposit, or benefit changes are due by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 16, in order to be effective for January.

Update Your Personal Information and Consent for W-2 by Jan. 12

Make sure your mailing address is correct for year-end reporting. You can check it and update if necessary in MyGFU > Self-Service > Campus Personal Info.

You can also elect to have your W-2 available via MyGFU rather than mailed. To sign up or check to see if you already have, go to MyGFU > Self-Service > Payroll and Compensation > W-2/W-2c Consent.

Questions? Contact Employee Empowerment at ee@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2180.

Are you interested in being a part of ASC in the 2018-19 academic year? Learn about opportunities to get involved in ASC next year at the ASC info night tonight (Wednesday) in Bauman Auditorium after chapel at 8:30 p.m.

Have questions? This will be a great place to learn more and get your questions answered about getting involved in ASC. Reminder: Applications for elections and governance are now open and posted on the George Fox ASC page.

Contact Kiana Neisig (kneisig14@georgefox.edu) if you need more info.

Attend this year’s polar plunge and jump into freezing cold water with your friends! Each student who completes the polar plunge will be given a free sweatshirt. There are three different times for you to choose from.

The spots are limited to only 100 people per time slot (300 total), so sign up ASAP. The plunging will take place on Friday, Jan. 12, at Camp Tilikum.

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Questions? Contact Melissa Fox (mfox14@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of kids and teens in foster care in our community, and their families? Then consider volunteering monthly with Foster Parents’ Night Out!

Our next training is coming up beginning at 11:30 a.m. this Sunday, Feb. 14, at Family Life Church (502 S. St. Paul Hwy., in Newberg). These once-monthly foster events are staffed by George Fox students and provide opportunities for mentoring young people and respite care for hardworking foster parents.

Contact Jamie Kitchen at embracegfu@gmail.com with any questions or to RSVP to the training.

Night to Shine is just around the corner, on Friday, Feb. 9! Night to Shine is a prom for those with special needs. The night is complete with a red carpet entrance, limo rides, karaoke, dinner, hair and makeup sessions, shoe shining, and lots of dancing! The event will run from 5 to 9 p.m. at Newberg Christian Church.

We are looking for buddies to help our special guests have an ultimate prom experience. If you would like to sign up or have questions, go online to this link or email Katlyn Kronschnabl at katlyn@newbergcc.org.

Welcome back, everyone! As we all gather our footing again, the Fencing Club would like to invite you to join us for our new event time on Tuesday nights in the Wheeler Dance Studio. We’ll meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Our first duels of the semester will begin Jan. 16. Remember, all equipment is provided and no experience needed!

Contact MaKenna Hickey (mhickey14@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Have you ever wanted to host a radio show? This is your opportunity! Join KFOX, George Fox’s on-campus radio station, today!

Email us at kfoxradio@georgefox.edu for more information. Sign-ups are open until the end of January.

There is something about music that creates community! If you would like to perform in a spring student concert, please fill out this Google Form! All forms are due by noon on Wednesday, Jan. 17.

Tryouts are set from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 18, in Klages 232. Contact Alaina Hill (asc@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Intramural sign-ups for both kickball and soccer are now available online at this link or on the IMLeagues app.

Registration closes this Saturday, Jan. 13, at noon. If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact Mark Nathlich at mnathlich14@georgefox.edu.

Intramural sports are open to both students and employees!

The IDEA Center will be hosting drop-in hours from 10 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday during the first week of spring term. Stop by if you need to make any last-minute adjustments to your schedule!

If you would like to make an appointment with a CAP or Career Coach, please contact the front desk at idea@georgefox.edu, call 503-554-2330 or schedule through Handshake.

Welcome back, Bruins!

Attend this year’s polar plunge and jump into freezing cold water with your friends! Each student who completes the polar plunge will be given a free sweatshirt. There are three different times for you to choose from.

The spots are limited to only 100 people per time slot (300 total), so sign up ASAP. The plunging will take place on Friday, Jan. 12, at Camp Tilikum.

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Questions? Contact Melissa Fox (mfox14@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Are you applying to be an RA? Looking to make your resume stand out? Email idea@georgefox.edu with your resume to have it reviewed by a Career Coach before submitting your application. We’ll give you feedback on how to make your resume shine.

For other questions, please call 503-554-2330 or come visit us in the IDEA Center.

Make this Monday’s holiday a day on in service and partnership to the greater Portland community!

Our annual participation in the 2018 MLK Day of Service will take place on Monday, Jan. 15, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Warner Pacific College. Any and all students, staff and faculty are encouraged to register and join in this great community-building event.

Details on the day are available at this link. Registration can be done here.

Transportation to and from George Fox’s Newberg campus will be provided, as will lunch. We will be serving alongside participants from Warner, Concordia University, Portland Community College, Mt. Hood Community College, Portland State University and more!

We are always so proud of how the George Fox community bears witness to Christ and shows up with such great representation at this event every year.

“Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant.” (Jesus, in Matthew 20:28)