The Daily Bruin

Aiming to learn and serve alongside partners in proximity to disaster relief, recovery and development efforts, the Office for Spiritual Life is recruiting a group of eight to 12 students to spend spring break in Whatcom County, Washington, and work alongside World Renew DRS partners in the area from the Whatcom Long Term Recovery Group.

Whatcom County is the home of the Nooksack River, which had historic flooding in November 2021. (Read more about the flooding here and see a short video here.)

To cultivate spiritual growth-rich environments for students, our partners and the communities we serve, we engage participants in daily rhythms of solitude, prayer, shared cooking/meals, meaningful service and learning, Bible study, worship, individual and team reflection, immersion in outdoor nature and local cultures, recreation, and fun.

Undergraduate participants will also be eligible to gain up to five SpiL/chapel elective credits for this experience.

If there is an overabundance of interest from students and employees, an additional SpiL Trip will be added to serve World Renew partners in neighboring Okanogan County, Washington, in their continued recovery from wildfires in 2021.

George Fox employees who would like to participate in a SpiL Trip are encouraged to apply to be a SpiL trip mentor.

• Dates: Spring break, March 25 to April 1
• Cost per person: $175 ($50 deposit due Jan. 25)
• Application deadline: Feb. 19
• Mandatory training dates: 7 to 8 p.m. March 7, 14 and 21

If you’re interested in assisting Whatcom County’s recovery, sign up here.

University Recreation is offering two one-day classes for badminton and basketball:

• Intro to Badminton: Friday, Jan. 20, from noon to 1 p.m.
• Intro to Basketball: Saturday, Jan. 21, from 2 to 4 p.m.

Sign up for these classes to get ready for the upcoming intramural season, or simply to learn some new skills and have a good time! These classes are open to everyone and will be taught be UREC intramural sports staff.

Sign up on IMLeagues with this link. Questions? Email intramurals@georgefox.edu.

What should I eat or drink when I have a cold?

Read this interesting article to find out which nourishing and comforting foods and drinks will actually help you recover from a cold and why.

Make the most of your time at George Fox by serving as a student leader in the Office of Student Life! Not only will you have fun on the job, but you’ll also learn new skills and develop valuable experiences that will benefit you professionally and personally.

We have student leader openings in Spiritual Life, Commuter Life, Residence Life, Intercultural Resource Center, Student Activities, ASC, and Parent and Family Programs.

Applications are due Friday, Jan 20. Visit Handshake to learn more about each position and complete the online application.

If you have any questions, please email Sharia Hays at shays@georgefox.edu.

Faculty are reminded and encouraged to join the Trauma-Informed Teaching training with Dr. Michelle Deeg-Davis and Dr. Erin Johnson to learn how to help our students who are dealing with trauma.

The first online discussion will take place this Friday, Jan. 20, at 3 p.m. via Zoom.

This discussion will cover the materials provided in both the December, “Understanding Trauma,” and January, “Neuroscience of Trauma,” sessions. All study materials, a detailed schedule and the Zoom link can be found here.

The Sisco Symposium is coming to George Fox from March 13 to 15, and we are looking for students to vote for their favorite George Fox employee through this quick survey! The employee with the most votes will receive an award at the awards ceremony.

The George Fox admissions office is asking students of all majors and grade levels to consider submitting a piece of advice here that will be given to an incoming student looking to study in the same major.

Incoming students will receive the advice at the end of their Scholarship Summit experience after interviewing for scholarships in their intended major.

If you have any questions, please contact Miranda Davidson (mdavidson@georgefox.edu).

Registration is now open for Code Jam! Code Jam is a weekend-long event from March 10 to 12 where students will work collaboratively both in-person and through remote communication to build a tech-related project in 30 hours, competing for $600 in prizes.

It is geared toward George Fox University students to turn creative ideas into real-life projects while working in a welcoming atmosphere. Every team will also be paired with a George Fox alum to serve as their mentor throughout the weekend. Any George Fox student can sign up, regardless of their academic background.

The deadline to register for guaranteed admission is Thursday, Feb. 10. Learn more on our website here or email the Association for Computing Machinery Club (acm.gfu@gmail.com) with any questions.

Is there anything you are curious about or would like answers to in regard to the university? What questions would you like university President Robin Baker or the Executive Leadership Team to answer?

Dr. Baker will use some time at the next all-employee meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 24, to answer questions you submit by Friday, Jan. 20, through this form. Submissions will remain anonymous.

Some important deadlines are approaching, so don’t forget to double-check your class schedule in MyGeorgeFox to ensure everything is correct.

This Sunday, Jan. 22, is the last day you can request the addition of a class in MyGeorgeFox, which you can do by completing this request form. This is also the last day to drop spring classes without them appearing on your transcript. (Please note that, for classes dropped during Week 2, there is still a $25 drop fee.)

If you’re applying for an internship in the IDEA Center, applications are due via Handshake on the same day.

If you’re applying for an independent or individualized study plan, applications are due this Friday, Jan. 20. Once approved, our office will enter it in MyGeorgeFox.

Join us today (Wednesday) from 2:15 to 2:45 p.m. in Hoover 250 for Contemplative Worship, a time of quiet waiting on the Lord and praying together. SpiL Credit is available!

If you have any questions, please contact Paul Anderson (panderso@georgefox.edu).

Join the SpiL Office for their “Think Outside the Fox” events this week:

Tuesday, Jan. 17: International Mentoring Day

• 10:45 a.m.: “Peace: Fruit of the Spirit” Chapel
• 7 to 8 p.m.: International Mentoring Day Dessert, Training for Big and Little Bruins, and Foster Parents’ Night Out

Wednesday, Jan. 18

• 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: “Serve With Passion” Expo (Canyon Commons Rooms 102-103)

Thursday, Jan. 19: Spring Break SpiL Trip Applications Open

• 10:50 a.m.: “Patience: Fruit of the Spirit” Chapel
• 11:45 a.m.: Spring Break SpiL Trip Informational Meeting (Bauman Auditorium)
• 12:30 p.m.: Spring Break SpiL Trip Information Table (Canyon Commons Dining Hall)

Friday, Jan. 10, to Saturday, Jan. 21

• 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.: “THE BURN” Local and Global Prayer and Worship Event (Canyon Commons Rooms 101-103)

In order to accommodate new schedules for the upcoming semester, weekly Chess Club meetings will now be held from 6 to 8 p.m. every Thursday in Murdock 209 for the rest of the semester.

If you have any questions, please email Kiernen McTaggart (kmctaggart22@georgefox.edu).

The Stewards of Sustainability Club is partnering with our campus coffee provider, Caravan Coffee! On Thursday, Feb. 9, we will go on a tour of their roasting warehouse and coffee shop to taste some coffee and learn about their sustainable practices.

There are two time slots available between 9 and 10 a.m. Sign up here by Wednesday, Feb. 1, to reserve your spot!

If you have any questions about the event or the Stewards of Sustainability Club, reach out to Lilly McAfee (lmcafee19@georgefox.edu).

Have you ever thought about studying abroad?

It’s a great opportunity to expand your knowledge and experience the world. We have many wonderful and enriching programs, such as our Northern Ireland program, as well as others cultivated especially for your major.

If you are interested in studying abroad or simply want to learn more about the places you could go, swing by the Center for Study Abroad office in Minthorn 105!

One way people can support the food bank at the Bruin Community Pantry is to order items off the Amazon wish list.

Follow this link to find items to donate.

When prompted, use this address for mailing:
Bruin Community Pantry
414 N. Meridian St. Box 6148
Newberg, OR 97132

Please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwithers@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Seeking a free extracurricular activity and a great community? Join a club!

George Fox offers more than 30 amazing clubs. Cultivate your intellect in an academic-based club, enjoy some friendly competition in a sport-based club, give back to the community in a service-based club – the choice is yours.

You can view our list of clubs here. Contact the club president to find out when and where the club meets.

If you would like to start a club or have any questions, contact the clubs director, Collin Smith, at csmith19@georgefox.edu.

Join us for RESONATE 2023 to see and savor the goodness, truth and beauty of Christianity. The Apologetics Initiative is partnering with Reasons to Believe, Confident Christianity, Ratio Christi and more to explore why the Christian story continues to compel and allure us.

Authors, scientists, musicians and philosophers from around the country will join us for this two-day event on George Fox’s campus.

RESONATE 2023 kicks off Friday, Feb. 17, at 6:30 p.m. with a performance by singer-songwriter Jon Guerra and with our emcee Dominic Done introducing our speakers.

On Saturday, Feb. 18, our three speakers will give lectures followed by moderated discussions. Doors open at 8 a.m., and the first lecture begins at 9 a.m. in Canyon Commons.

Here are your RESONATE 2023 speakers and their topics:

• Mary Jo Sharp: “Deconstruction and Doubt: Holding onto Faith When Others Are Letting Go”
• Greg Ganssle: “Deepest Desires and the Christian Story”
• Fazale “Fuz” Rana: “God is an Artist”

Register here for free!

University Recreation (UREC) has published the entire semester of outdoor adventure trips and activities. Everything is now open for registration.

Join us for awesome experiences like cross country skiing, hiking on the coast, backpacking, rock climbing, whitewater rafting, kayaking, paddle boarding, snowshoeing, downhill skiing, camping, caving, photography and more!

To register or find more information, please go here. Scholarships are available for students in need.

Come play soccer with a group of students every Friday night from 8 to 10 p.m.

No advanced skills are needed. Come for a little bit or stay the whole time. This is a community of people who want to play soccer together and have a good time. All ranges of skill are welcome, from beginner to pro.

Join us at the following locations on these dates:

Friday, Jan. 20: Stoffer Family Stadium football field (enter via Duke).

Friday, Jan. 27, and the rest of the semester: Austin soccer field (park by the tennis bubble).

Contact mbrewer20@georgefox.edu if you have any questions or want to play.