The Daily Bruin

Don’t confuse the Maker Hub with Hadlock when you check out the Hub’s new turnstiles! Everyone is now expected to scan their George Fox ID when entering and exiting through the turnstiles.

The turnstile installation is a part of the Maker Hub’s data collection initiative. Data collected from the turnstiles will help us acquire funding for new equipment and develop the space. This will also help track usage trends to better serve our current user base and inform our marketing efforts.

Compliance with the turnstiles benefits everyone because it creates more opportunities for further development of the Maker Hub. For more information, check out the Maker Hub’s Wiki Page.

If you have any questions or would like to get connected, please email makerhub@georgefox.edu.

The Office of the Provost would like to wish you a very Happy Birthday!

If your birthday falls in January, we would like to celebrate you. Please stop by the Academic Affairs Office on Friday, Jan. 20, between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. for a sweet treat and a surprise. (Allergen-free options are available). We’re located on the second floor of Hoover in Suite 230.

Portland Center employees may pick up their birthday treats at the front desk.

Come join the Arts & Crafts Club tomorrow (Saturday) from 3 to 6 p.m. in Hoover 203 to enjoy hot cocoa, fireplace ambiance and music, all while crafting mug cozies, paper snowflakes and magazine Christmas trees. We hope to see you there!

If you want to know more about the Arts & Crafts Club, contact Laura Conover (lconover19@georgefox.edu).

Students are invited to reflect and rest in the presence of God through The Burn, a prayer and worship event in Canyon Commons 101 running from 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, to 6 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21. There will be worship teams playing throughout the night, as well as collective and self-guided activities set up to foster prayer. Coffee and snacks will be provided.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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).

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.

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!

Providence Health Plan Members, check out January’s LifeBalance featured deals:

• Portland Art Museum: Save $2 on adult general admission to the museum.
• Oregon Symphony: Enjoy 20% savings on tickets to select Oregon Symphony concerts.
• Atypical Wellness: Score 20% savings on the simple six-week nutritional therapy package.
• Alo Moves: Enjoy a 14-day free trial and 50% savings on an annual membership.
• Calm: Tackle sleep, stress, anxiety and more with a 57% savings on a one-year Calm membership.
• Factor: Save 70% on initial Factor orders.
• Kind Laundry: Score 15% savings on products.
• Mayo Clinic Diet: Trying to build healthy habits? Save 20% on Mayo Clinic Diet plans.

The Hadlock Student Center is open for normal hours of operation today, Jan. 16. Come in and try our new multi-station cable machine in the fitness center or spend some time playing pickleball, badminton, volleyball, basketball or rock climbing!

Stop in anytime from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

You can’t cut steel with safety scissors, but you can use a plasma cutter! The Maker Hub’s Miller Plasma Cutter is a useful and time-saving tool. It uses a plasma arc and compressed air to cut through electrically conductive metals such as steel and aluminum.

This machine will cut up to 7/8 inches of mild steel at 10 inches per minute, and can roughly sever up to 1-1/4 inches of plate. The torch is hand controlled so you can cut a variety of designs, either using a straight edge or another material as a guide.

For more information, check out the Maker Hub’s Wiki Page post about the plasma cutter. You can also check out this video to learn how it works!

The Maker Hub exists as a resource and creative outlet for the entire George Fox community, including non-engineers! We are looking for student aces. A student ace is simply an expert on a piece of equipment who helps train other students on the usage of that equipment and gains extra privileges within the Maker Hub.

Please email makerhub@georgefox.edu if you would like to get connected or have any questions.

From 5 to 6 p.m. today (Friday), all students and faculty are welcome to learn the basics of sabre fencing with the fencing club in Hadlock’s large fitness studio. No prior experience or equipment necessary! Our game of the day is Running Ninja — you won’t want to miss it.

If you have any questions, reach out to the club’s vice president, Shianna Deck-Ugelstad (sdeckugelstad22@georgefox.edu).

Bon Appetit will have modified hours for the holiday weekend, starting tonight (Friday):

Friday, Jan. 13
Dinner: 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 14
Brunch: 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Dinner: 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 15
Brunch: 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Dinner: 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 16
Bridge Café: 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Maker’s Market: Closed

Please keep up to date with our hours here.

Student Life is looking for students that exhibit Christian maturity, humility and leadership skills to serve as student leaders for the 2023-24 academic year.

We have over 150 students who serve in various leadership roles in Intercultural Life, Residence Life, Spiritual Life, Student Activities, Commuter Life, ASC (Associated Student Community), Parent and Family programs, and University Recreation. You can learn more about the various student leader offerings by visiting the Student Life Leadership and Employee website.

Because of your interactions with students, we would value your suggestions and recommendations for students to be considered for these positions.

If you would like to recommend a student, please fill out this response form by Monday, Jan. 16. We will personally encourage the students you recommend to seek candidacy in our programs. Past and current student leaders have reported that recommendations from peers, staff and faculty are one of the most important reasons they consider these positions.

It will be additionally meaningful to them if you are able to encourage them personally, let them know of your recommendation, and tell them what you see in them. Personal encouragement goes a long way for students, especially those who struggle to see themselves as qualified for leadership positions.

If you have any questions, please contact Sharia Hays, assistant dean of Student Life operations (shays@georgefox.edu), or Mark Pothoff, dean of students (mpothoff@georgefox.edu).

The Hadlock Student Center weight room will be closed today (Friday) between 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. for the delivery and installation of the new multi-station cable machine. All other areas within Hadlock will remain open with regular hours (6 a.m. to 11 p.m.).

Contact Angel Glockling at aglockling@georgefox.edu with any questions.