The Daily Bruin

Tonight (Tuesday) is the night for “Mediation as Civility: Neighbor-to-Neighbor Comes to Yamhill County” (note updated correction to date of event).

Come to Hoover 105 at 7 p.m. to hear Neighbor-to-Neighbor staffers Heather Wright and Jared Rogers tall about a new initiative to bring volunteer community mediation services to our area. Find out what community mediation is, what it can do to help heal broken relationships and polarization in our area, and how you can get involved it its work.

Questions? Contact Civility Project Director Ron Mock at civility@georgefox.edu.

Volunteer with the Stewards of Sustainability Club this Saturday, Jan. 27, for our Cocoa and Cleanup event!

We will meet up at 2 p.m. in Klages 231, go out and pick up trash around campus, then return to Klages afterwards to celebrate with hot cocoa and donuts. We plan to be done by 4 p.m. (note the time correction). To help us with our goal of reducing waste, bring your favorite mug for hot cocoa!

Help us make a tangible difference on campus and keep our local community clean, safe and beautiful. Employees are welcome to join us as well!

Contact Lilly McAfee at lmcafee19@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join us in Hoover 250 from 11 to 11:30 a.m. for Quaker worship tomorrow (Wednesday). We’ll spend time quietly and prayerfully waiting on the Lord, discerning how the present Christ “speaks to our condition,” as attested by George Fox nearly four centuries ago.

The meeting will be hosted by Ross McCollough, and spiritual life credit is available. Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Want to learn how to knit or crochet? Intimidated by the thought of learning how? The Arts & Crafts Club is hosting a cozy winter event featuring hot chocolate and an introductory lesson on how to knit and crochet!

Everyone (including employees) is welcome to join us this Friday, Jan. 26, from 4 to 6 p.m. in Hoover 203. This lesson will be geared toward absolute beginners, and we will learn the basics together.

Please sign up here if you are interested. Already know how to knit or crochet? You can sign up, too, and help teach others how to do it!

Feel free to contact Lilly McAfee at lmcafee19@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Tickets for the Oregon Symphony concert on the Newberg campus are now available at the Welcome & Information Center in the Stevens Center. The concert is free to George Fox employees.

George Fox University and Austin Industries will host the Oregon Symphony for its 36th annual performance in Bauman Auditorium on Friday, Feb. 2, at 8 p.m. This year’s performance will feature the music of American composer George Gershwin.

A limited number of tickets are provided for George Fox employees at the half-time level and above, including emeriti employees. Tickets are limited to two per employee on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 9 a.m. today (Monday) at the Welcome & Information Center.

There will be a waitlist if you would like additional tickets. Any available tickets after Jan. 26 will go to those on the waitlist. Reservations over the phone may be taken for Portland Center employees only.

If you have any questions, please contact Carly Reumann at creumann@georgefox.edu.

The C.S. Lewis Initiative at George Fox is accepting papers for The Undiscovered C.S. Lewis Conference happening Sept. 5-8, 2024! Submissions are welcome from scholars at every career stage, and limited scholarships are available for students and independent scholars.

For topics, guidelines and submission details, visit The Undiscovered C.S. Lewis Conference website. The deadline for short papers is March 31, 2024.

Questions or inquiries prior to submission may be directed to Dr. Jason Lepojärvi at jlepojarvi@georgefox.edu.

If you are not interested in submitting a paper but would like to attend the conference, register for the conference on the website linked above. Registration is free for George Fox University students and employees!

University Recreation is hosting its first-ever top rope competition! This free event is open to climbers of all levels, regardless of if you have climbed top rope before. It’s happening in Hadlock from 4 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 2.

We will have food and drinks for all in attendance, and prizes for winners! Register on IM Leagues at this link. Feel free to contact Nate Freeman at freemann@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Identify the pros and cons of owning a home, an overview of the process, how to get prepared, and various types of zero and low-down loan programs by attending a free Canopy webinar, Home Buying and Financing 101, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6. You can register here.

Tickets for the Oregon Symphony concert on the Newberg campus will be available starting at 9 a.m. Monday, Jan. 22, at the Welcome & Information Center in Stevens. The concert is free to George Fox employees.

George Fox University and Austin Industries will host the Oregon Symphony for its 36th annual performance in Bauman Auditorium on Friday, Feb. 2, at 8 p.m. This year’s performance will feature the music of American composer George Gershwin.

A limited number of tickets have been provided for George Fox half-time and full-time employees. Tickets are limited to two per employee on a first-come, first-served basis.

There will be a waitlist if you would like additional tickets. Any available tickets after Jan. 26 will go to those on the waitlist. Reservations over the phone may be taken for Portland Center employees only.

If you have any questions, please contact Carly Reumann at creumann@georgefox.edu.

The Cocoa and Cleanup event is back! Join the Stewards of Sustainability Club next Saturday, Jan. 27, to pick up trash around campus.

We will meet up at 2 p.m. in Klages 231, and return there afterwards to celebrate with hot cocoa. We plan to be done by 3 p.m. Help us make a tangible difference on campus and keep our local community clean, safe and beautiful. Employees are welcome to join us as well!

Contact Lilly McAfee at lmcafee19@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Less than half of Americans have a will, but everyone needs one. Join us for a Canopy session to learn the simple steps you need to take to create a basic estate plan.

We will cover the few basic documents that can save you and your family loads of aggravation and unnecessary expense. This free online webinar will be available on demand on the member site beginning Thursday, Feb. 1.

Have you always wanted to learn how to knit or crochet? Just interested in a new hobby? The Arts & Crafts Club is hosting a cozy winter event featuring hot chocolate and an introductory lesson on how to knit and crochet!

Join us on Friday, Jan. 26, from 4 to 6 p.m. in Hoover 203! Whether you have no experience at all or want to brush up on old skills, this introductory course is perfect for you. We’ll guide you through creating a simple practice piece. Please sign up here if you are interested. Employees are welcome to join us as well!

Already know how to knit or crochet? You can sign up too, and help teach others how to do it!

Feel free to contact Lilly McAfee at lmcafee19@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Providence Health Plan members: Stay informed about your health by joining our monthly Tuesday Health Talks with your Providence Health Plan account manager. Your participation in Tuesday Health Talks is not just encouraged; it’s crucial to your well-being.

On Tuesday, Jan. 23, from noon to 1 p.m., we’ll focus on medical home clinics, covering what they are, how to find one, and to designate your preferred clinic. This knowledge is critical because informed choices empower better health decisions.

Your health journey matters, and being well-informed ensures you take proactive steps toward a healthier you. Don’t underestimate the impact of staying informed on your overall well-being.

Use this link to join the webinar.

If you need assitance, please reach out to Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu

Students and employees, join University Recreation for a free one-hour workshop on backcountry snow safety! Our knowledgeable instructors will walk you through a presentation and activities about how to best travel in the backcountry safety.

The workshop is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 25, from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Hadlock Student Center (check in at the front desk).

This is an excellent workshop to familiarize yourself with avalanche risks and hazards unique to winter travel. Come with something to take notes, and be ready to ask your questions! Attendees must RSVP by going here.

As a bonus, everyone who attends will receive a free voucher to rent snowshoes from the Hadlock Rental Center!

As the weather warms, we might have frozen pipes that may start to leak. Please contact Plant Services (or Campus Public Safety after business hours) if you hear or see running water, either on the Portland campus or the Newberg campus. Thank you!

If you have any questions, please contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu.

You are invited to transform your fitness journey with our certified personal trainers!

Our dedicated trainers are certified professionals who are committed to enhancing your fitness levels and overall health. Experience personalized workout routines designed to optimize your potential from any skill level.

We understand the importance of flexibility in your busy schedule, so our trainers are available at a variety of times.

If you are interested, fill out the form here. Prices can be found here.

If you have any questions, please contact fitness@georgefox.edu.

Support the esports team and their upcoming events by purchasing Panda Express anywhere in the United States using their online-only order code: 916575.

If you have any questions, please contact Jerry Sanchez at jsanchez@georgefox.edu.

Join us for Quaker worship today (Wednesday) from 11 to 11:30 a.m. in Hoover 250, hosted by Jay Miller.

SpiL credit is available.

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

This year, the George Fox University Doctor of Physical Therapy program will have the opportunity to travel to Uganda and serve their communities in need. While we’re there, we will partner with local leaders and advocacy groups to provide training and collaborate in the treatment and management of people with disabilities.

Our time will be spent at two boarding schools for children with disabilities, as well as with local physicians and nurses helping run free primary care clinics. The GFU DPT program cannot wait to see how God works through this trip for our students and those whom they will be serving.

With your support, GFU DPT will be able to not only serve the people in the rural areas of Uganda, but also utilize the physical therapy and differential diagnosis skills that they have learned in the program. Would you prayerfully consider supporting the GFU DPT with a gift today?

Give online: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/24UGANDA

Thank you for partnering with us!

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Garrett Cassio (gcassio22@georgefox.edu)!

If you work at George Fox and are a mom of children ranging from birth to eighth grade, or if you are currently in the process of expanding your family through pregnancy, adoption, fostering or surrogacy, the Working Moms Employee Resource Group cordially invites you to a networking lunch.

Join us from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, in Canyon Commons 101 for an opportunity to connect, share experiences and gain insights into the Paid Family Leave process. We look forward to the time together!

To confirm your attendance, please RSVP to Megan Fisher at mfisher@georgefox.edu.