The Daily Bruin

Do you know an undergraduate junior or senior who loves deep theological conversations? Do they love encouraging, discipling, and pursuing the Lord in community? If so, invite them to apply to be a group leader at Theologia!

Theologia is George Fox’s Summer Theology Institute for rising high school juniors and seniors. Our group leaders facilitate conversations and relational culture and lead scholars through a week of fun and challenging conversations and activities.

Compensation is up to $1,000 for the week. Training will be taking place July 9–10, and the Institute will be run from July 11–15.

Questions? Contact Abby O’Grattan at aograttan18@georgefox.edu.

The university community is invited to Bauman Auditorium for “An Evening of Jazz,” featuring jazz pianist Randy Halberstadt, at 7:30 p.m. tonight (Friday). Admission is free.

Halberstadt taught at Cornish School of the Arts in Seattle and has performed with jazz luminaries Herb Ellis, Dee Daniels, Bobby Shew, Joe LaBarbera, and many more. He will be performing with the university’s jazz ensemble and faculty jazz combo.

Questions? Contact Nathanael Ankeny at nankeny@georgefox.edu.

Come hear Mustafa Akyol’s talk, “An Islamic Case for Freedom and Tolerance: Ancient Wisdom for a Modern Crisis,” at 6:30 p.m. this Monday, Feb. 21, in Hoover 105.

Mustafa is a senior fellow at the Cato Institute’s Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity, a frequent opinion writer for The New York Times, and the author of multiple books, including Reopening Muslim Minds: A Return to Reason, Freedom, and Tolerance (2021). The talk is free and open to the general public.

Questions? Contact Mark Hall at mhall@georgefox.edu.

Each year, The Student Collective, George Fox’s yearbook, gives the university community the opportunity to nominate undergraduate students, faculty and staff who have made an impact on them for “Story Portraits,” a special feature included in the publication.

To nominate an individual, fill out this form and submit it to us by today (Thursday).

Questions? Contact Michaella Thoman at mthoman18@georgefox.edu.

Have a February birthday? The Office of the Provost would like to wish you a very Happy Birthday!

If you have a birthday in February, please stop by the academic affairs office on the second floor of Hoover (HVR 230) today (Thursday) or tomorrow to pick up your birthday treat.

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

Hey there fellow Bruins! Come and support your George Fox lacrosse team by coming to our Fan Day at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26, at the Austin Sports Complex.

Get a chance to meet the players, learn a bit about the sport, compete to win some Bruin gear, and eat some tasty treats!

We’ll see you there! Contact Julia Quist at jquist18@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Come celebrate our faculty’s newest publication with us: Guadalupe García McCall’s fifth novel, The Keeper, released on Feb. 8!

In celebration, the library and English department are hosting a Fox at the Fireside at 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 25, in the Murdock Library. Come join us to hear more about The Keeper, ask a published author some questions, and grab a few snacks.

Contact Emma Rieth at erieth@georgefox.edu for more details. We can’t wait to see you there!

Exercise science seniors are conducting a research study testing the effects of sugar consumption on anaerobic power output and cognitive function.

We are seeking participants of any age and activity level. If you are interested in participating, please contact Ariane Rosas at arosas11@georgefox.edu.

The next round of intramural registrations are open! Our upcoming leagues include:

• 5 vs. 5 Basketball, Open Division
• 5 vs. 5 Basketball, Coed Division
• Spikeball
• Pickleball

Registration for these leagues will close on Friday, March 4, at 11:59 p.m.

We also have a few upcoming tournaments:

• March Madness (3 vs. 3 basketball): Saturday, March 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Floor hockey: Saturday, March 12, starting at noon

Sign-ups for all intramurals can be found on IMLeagues. Please contact Kalu Stricklin at kstricklin18@georgefox.edu for more information.

The George Fox museum has installed a new exhibit in Hoover 104. “Come to Fox: GFU Advertising from 1900-2021” focuses on the university’s print advertising during this period.

If you have questions, please contact Caitlin Corning at ccorning@georgefox.edu.

Come hear Mustafa Akyol’s talk, “An Islamic Case for Freedom and Tolerance: Ancient Wisdom for a Modern Crisis,” at 6:30 p.m. this Monday, Feb. 21, in Hoover 105.

Mustafa is a senior fellow at the Cato Institute’s Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity, a frequent opinion writer for The New York Times, and the author of multiple books, including Reopening Muslim Minds: A Return to Reason, Freedom, and Tolerance (2021). The talk is free and open to the general public.

Questions? Contact Mark Hall at mhall@georgefox.edu.

Alone and Together is a single parent support program that is being designed by several students as a business communications project. We are conducing this survey intended for single parents; please share it with single parents in your communities.

Thank you for your feedback! Contact Karena Stephens at kstephens21@georgefox.edu with any questions.

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.

This week we are exploring what we really need in our homes and in our lives. Read today’s wellness poster and find wellness in reducing the clutter and making space for well-being in your life.

Questions? Contact HR at hr@georgefox.edu.

What emotion often disrupts your life, negatively impacts those closest to you, or keeps you from experiencing intimacy in relationships? Is it paralyzing fear, red-hot anger, or deep sadness? Our emotions offer vitality for life, but we must learn to listen, feel, and befriend them.

This Friday, Feb. 18, join Michael Simmons for an online course, “Companioning Our Shadow: Emotions & Relationships.” Michael will explore practices and tools for encountering Christ in our shadow, and bring wholeness to our emotional life.

Michael is a spiritual director and retreat facilitator, and serves on the Companioning Center leadership team. He is a doctoral student at Portland Seminary, and an ordained elder in the Free Methodist Church.

The course is offered virtually via Zoom from 9 to 11 a.m. The cost is $39, and the Zoom link will be provided. You can register here.

Questions? Contact Simmons at msimmons@georgefox.edu.

Tomorrow (Wednesday), at 7 p.m. in Hoover 105, the School of Theology has the distinct pleasure of hosting what promises to be a lively and engaging conversation between George Fox professor Phil Smith and Frederick Bauerschmidt, a professor of theology at Loyola University, on the virtue of faith.

Smith and Bauerschmidt will discuss the virtue of faith – what it is and why it matters – from not just their own distinct disciplines, but also by drawing explicitly from their Quaker and Catholic perspectives, respectively.

The night will be informal and geared toward the questions and concerns of those present. We hope to see you there! Chapel credit is available for students.

Contact Sarah Taylor at taylors@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The Office for Spiritual Life invites you to come worship with us this morning. President Baker will be preaching as part of our series, “Faith Full.” See you in Bauman Auditorium at 10:50 a.m.!

Have a February birthday? The Office of the Provost would like to wish you a very Happy Birthday!

If you have a birthday in February, please stop by the academic affairs office on the second floor of Hoover (HVR 230) on Thursday, Feb. 17, or Friday, Feb. 18, to pick up your birthday treat.

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

Come support the George Fox men’s tennis team as they host their first home match of the spring against Seattle University at the George Fox Tennis Center this Friday, Feb. 18, at 5 p.m.!

We will be offering free Abby’s Pizza, raffles for prizes, and gear for sale.

Questions? Contact Jeff Cero at jcero@georgefox.edu.

Each year, The Student Collective, George Fox’s yearbook, gives the university community the opportunity to nominate undergraduate students, faculty and staff who have made an impact on them for “Story Portraits,” a special feature included in the publication.

To nominate an individual, fill out this form and submit it to us by Thursday, Feb. 17.

Questions? Contact Michaella Thoman at mthoman18@georgefox.edu.