The Daily Bruin

The undergraduate admissions office is thrilled to welcome 225 students and their families to our annual Scholarship Competition this Thursday and Friday, Jan. 31 and Feb. 1.

Each of you, as you interact with families and students, play an incredible role in helping to determine whether they choose George Fox, so thank you for the part you play in ensuring our families and students feel welcomed and cared for by our community.

In the spirit of hospitality, if you could please avoid parking in the Hoover and Stevens parking lots on Thursday afternoon and Friday to ensure close parking for our guests, that would be great.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to Kelly Friesen at ext. 2248.

All are invited to “From the Ground Up: The Recipe for Turning Around a Business” tonight (Wednesday) at 7 p.m. at the Portland Center, Room 155.

This is a special guest talk on the business strategies leveraged to turn a local, failing pizza joint into a thriving business. Walt Porterfield, owner of Jersey Girl Pizza, will discuss his dedication, experience, and innovative process during this turnaround. He will be sharing his strategies and personal recipe for success.

Walt Porterfield purchased a failing pizza restaurant in 2016 in Hillsboro, where yearly sales averaged just $74,000. Two-and-a-half years and many improvements later, yearly sales have increased 6.5 times the original amount and are currently averaging $485,000.

Admission is free. Jersey Girl Pizza will be served (supplies are limited; arrive on time). RSVP here.

Questions? Contact Allie Duncan at aduncan@georgefox.edu.

The Tutu production team is looking for actors to fulfill eight roles in the film.

Tutu is a thesis film production directed by Coleman Weimer. This slice-of-life film follows 16-year-old Sam as he finds his place between two homes: his demanding Latinx family and the over-hospitable Anglo-American home of his friend with whom he stays for a night.

Please contact Kyle Swanson at kswanson15@geogefox.edu or Coleman Weimer at cweimer17@georgefox.edu for more information or to set up an audition.

Thinking about getting involved next year? Want to get paid to have fun and make a difference?

The Office of Student Involvement is searching for a diverse group of talented, hardworking people to put on student events. Positions include event planners, graphic designers, videographers, photographers and leadership roles. Come to an informational meeting on Monday, Feb. 4, at 9 p.m. in the Hadlock Student Center.

Questions? Contact us at activities@georgefox.edu. We look forward to talking with you!

On Saturday, Feb. 2, from 9 to 11 a.m., the French Club will be making free crepes for all students in honor of La Chandeleur – and for the joy of eating crepes!

Stop by the Bruin Den to get some delicious food and learn a little more about French history and culture. Gluten-free crepes will be available.

Questions? Contact Libby Kerns at lkerns17@georgefox.edu.

Are you interested in being a Peer Advisor next fall? Come to an informational meeting tonight (Wednesday) in Lemmons 8 at 8:30 p.m. to learn more about the application and hiring process for this exciting student leadership position.

Applications are currently available here. While this meeting isn’t mandatory for PA applicants, it is a great way to learn more about the responsibilities of serving as a PA as well as what qualities we are looking for in applicants.

Contact Joe Thouvenel for more information at jthouvenel@georgefox.edu.

Need a break from your busy week? The Photography Club will be leading a photography walk in the canyon tomorrow (Thursday), and everyone is invited! We will be meeting on the Canyon Commons side of the bridge at 4 p.m. If you plan to join the walk after 4 p.m., email us and we will tell you our current location.

Please bring your cameras or phones if you would like to join us and dress appropriately for the weather (coat and boots recommended). We plan on wrapping up around 5:30 p.m. so that we can start our usual Photography Club meeting at 6 p.m. in Lemmons 3. We would love for you to join us after the walk so that we can edit photos together.

If you have any questions, please contact Tsacha Hyneman at thyneman17@georefox.edu or Xylia Rehling at xrehling17@georgefox.edu.

Sign up for a Life Group! Life Groups are a great way to connect with other students during a weekly time of discussion and prayer.

Groups are all-male, all-female or coed, and are under the direction of a post-college leader, including George Fox University employees, alumni, local pastors and community leaders. Spring Life Groups meet for six weeks, beginning the week of Feb. 11 and ending the week of March 18. You can sign up here.

Questions? Contact Stephanie Lopez at slopez@georgefox.edu.

Do you have a dependent or spouse who is a student and are you wondering about access to their 1098-T Tuition Statement?

A PDF of the 2018 1098-T is now accessible online in MyGFU if the student has chosen to “consent” to this delivery method. It’s not too late to grant consent and get the tax form online! After consent, the form will immediately become available.\

Navigate in MyGFU to “Account Inquiry” and choose the “Account Services” tab, then “Grant Consent.” We strongly recommend that students opt for online access. It is both safe and convenient, and the PDF will have the SSN masked.

The IRS made changes and George Fox University is now required to report payments, not charges. Visit our tax information page to find out more about this year’s tax statement and to access helpful IRS links.

Questions? Contact Jennifer Getsinger at jgetsing@georgefox.edu.

A PDF of your 2018 1098-T is now accessible online if you have chosen to “consent” to this delivery method.

It’s not too late to grant consent and get your tax form online! When you do, your form will immediately become available to you. Navigate in MyGFU to “Account Inquiry” and choose the “Account Services” tab, then “Grant Consent.” We strongly recommend that you opt in to online access. It is both safe and convenient. The PDF will have your SSN masked and you only have to opt in once.

The IRS made changes and we are now required to report payments, not charges. Visit our tax information page to find out more about this year’s tax statement and to access helpful IRS links.

If you have questions, contact Jennifer Getsinger at jgetsing@georgefox.edu.

Emerging Leaders Internship is designed to connect talented students of color with leadership-track, paid internships at top companies in the greater Portland area. It’s open to first year students, sophomores, juniors, seniors and recent grads.

Stop by the IDEA Center to get your resume and short essays reviewed. Applications are due Jan. 31!

To schedule an appointment, visit Handshake or stop by the IDEA Center’s front desk on the first floor of the Stevens Center.

Questions? Contact Mitzi Martinez at mmartinez@georgefox.edu.

All are welcome at Koinonia tomorrow (Thursday) at 7 p.m. in the Hadlock Student Center.

This Koinonia our theme is “Interrogating the Myth of the Model Minority.” We will have students and faculty speakers who will be sharing stories on how the model minority label has played into their lives.

Come for some worship, good conversation and snacks. Elective chapel credit will also be offered for the event. Hope to see you there!

If you have any questions, email Kaheela Reid at kreid15@georgefox.edu.

All campus clubs will have booths set up in Canyon Commons rooms 101 and 102 for students to explore from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today (Wednesday).

This will be a great time to find clubs that are doing awesome activities around your interests and to find new clubs that might interest you. We look forward to seeing everyone!

Questions? Contact Holly Hicks at hhicks16@georgefox.edu.

Want to score one of the coolest jobs on campus? Now’s your chance!

The Hadlock Student Center is looking for individuals interested in rock climbing, marketing, refereeing, teaching fitness classes and more. Applications for staff and coordinator positions are open now in Handshake. Coordinator applications need to be received by 5 p.m. on Feb. 15 and staff applications by 5 p.m. on March 22.

Questions? Contact Rob Simpson at simpsonr@georgefox.edu or Keith Schneider at kschneid@georgefox.edu.

The Black Student Union is hosting a spoken word event at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 8, in Lemmons 8!

The theme is “Know the past, shape the future.” If anyone is interested in performing, please contact Ellie Watts at ewatts16@georgefox.edu to get involved. Your voice needs to be heard!

The Tutu production team are looking for actors to fulfill eight roles in the film.

‘Tutu’ is a thesis film production directed by Coleman Weimer. This slice-of-life film follows 16-year-old Sam as he finds his place between two homes: his demanding Latinx family and the over-hospitable Anglo-American home of his friend with whom he stays for a night.

Please contact Kyle Swanson at kswanson15@geogefox.edu or Coleman Weimer at cweimer17@georgefox.edu for more information or to set up an audition.

Join colleagues in a lively discussion both online and via Zoom of how best to employ the university’s Be Known promise as a vehicle for integrating faith and learning in the online environment.

This faculty development opportunity includes two FoxTALE-based Discussion Forums and two Zoom sessions from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Jan. 30 and Feb. 6, and fully satisfies the six required hours of development. The discussions will be facilitated by Rae Casey, Carol Hutchinson, and Jennie Harrop. Click here to sign up.

Questions? Contact Jennie Harrop at jharrop@georgefox.edu.

‘Night to Shine’ is a special needs prom sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. We are looking for awesome volunteers to help make an unforgettable night for our special guests.

Night to Shine is held on Feb. 8 from 5 to 9 p.m. Register here to help.

Questions? Contact Katlyn Kronschnabl at katlyn@newbergcc.org.

Emerging Leaders Internship is designed to connect talented students of color with leadership-track, paid internships at top companies in the greater Portland area. It’s open to first-year students, sophomores, juniors, seniors and recent grads.

Stop by the IDEA center to get your resume and short essays reviewed. Applications are due Jan. 31!

To schedule an appointment, visit Handshake or stop by the IDEA Center’s front desk on the first floor of the Stevens Center.

Questions? Contact Mitzi Martinez at mmartinez@georgefox.edu.

Interested in working with the Portland Police? Stop by the Coffee Cottage conference room tomorrow (Wednesday) between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. for coffee, pastries and conversation.

Questions? Please contact Grace Tissell at gtissell@georgefox.edu.