The Daily Bruin

Applications are now being accepted for 2019-20 ARC consultants. If you know students who write well, are thoughtful learners, and desire to support peers in their academic success, please encourage them to apply.

Students from all disciplines are welcome to apply; representation from multiple disciplines strengthens the ARC’s ability to support a wide range of students. Applications are due by Friday, March 15, at 5 p.m. Application instructions are available at the ARC application page and on Handshake.

Send the names of promising candidates to Julia James at jjames@georgefox.edu. Those students who are recommended will be contacted and invited to apply.

Would you like to be better prepared to deal with a natural disaster? Are you ready if and when the “Big One” strikes? Come hear Steven Eberlein, a disaster preparedness expert, talk about emergency preparedness this Monday, March 4, at 4 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. 

Eberlein was living in Sri Lanka in 2004 when a 9.1 subduction zone earthquake off the coast of Indonesia triggered a massive tsunami that took 230,000 lives in more than a dozen countries circling the Indian Ocean. As an aid worker, he was active witnesses to one of the largest multi-national relief efforts in history, starting from its earliest hours. Steven now works full time to educate audiences on the power of earthquakes and what can be done to be prepared for them.

For more information on the presentation, contact Brett Meyers, coordinator of student programs, at bmeyers@georgefox.edu.

We need female participants to help us with our senior seminar research project about exercise-induced asthma.

We need participants with and without exercise-induced asthma to do a short run for us. If you would like to be part of this study please follow this link.

Questions? Contact Carolyn Grimm at cgrimm15@georgefox.edu .

This Saturday, March 2, join other George Fox alumni and their families at the Hadlock Student Center for an Alumni Day. There will be kid-friendly activities as well as opportunities to enjoy our rock-climbing wall, indoor track, multiple indoor courts, and fitness facilities.

Come see this beautiful new facility from noon to 4 p.m. at no charge! (Please note: We are also hosting a Family Day that day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

Please note the following:

• Sandals and other open-toe shoes are not permitted.
• Non-marking athletic shoes are required in the gym and fitness center rooms.
• Children under 14 are allowed in all areas of the HSC except the cardio/weight area.
• Family members aged 14 to 17 can use the cardio/weight equipment when directly supervised by a parent/guardian.
• Please bring your photo ID.

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

Come cheer on our women’s basketball team, ranked No. 8 in the nation, as we take on Greenville in the first round of the NCAA Division III Tournament! The Bruins tip off at 3 p.m. tomorrow (Friday) on the campus of Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.

We will host a viewing party in the Hadlock Student Center lobby for those who wish to cheer on the Bruins together. It begins at 2:45 p.m. and lasts until about 5 p.m. A popcorn bar is included.

If George Fox wins Friday, the Bruins will play again Saturday at 5 p.m. against the winner of Friday’s Washington University/UW-Whitewater game. In that event, a viewing party will take place in the same Hadlock location from 4:45 to 7 p.m. A nacho bar will be included for that game.

You can read the preview story here. Students, employees and community members are all welcome! Questions? Contact sportsmarketing@georgefox.edu.

Do you want to learn how to unleash your inner Tony Stark?

The George Fox University’s Maker’s Club is launching a pilot program designed to bring creative students from across campus into the Maker Hub. This cohort of students will gain hands-on skills such as CAD modeling, 3D printing, and coding, as well as experience in interdisciplinary innovation and entrepreneurship. Everyone is welcome, but there is limited space, so fill out this Google form to register.

The Maker’s Club is a new club on campus dedicated to unleashing the creative potential among the students at George Fox and arming them with the tools necessary to bring their ideas to life. Our ultimate goal is to bring George Fox’s future innovators into one place so they can learn from one another and create together.

If you have any questions or want to learn more, please contact David Bacher at dbacher16@georgefox.edu.

As an employee at George Fox University, you are entitled to obtain a free membership to the Chehalem Aquatic Center. As part of this benefit, you may also secure discount memberships for your family members.

The membership includes full access to the Chehalem facility, including the pool, aquatic fitness classes, fitness center and fitness studio classes. You can find information about this benefit at this link.

Click here to see the winter schedule, and visit this link to see the class descriptions.

We have requests for the sick bank share that exceed the current balance. Please consider donating to your coworkers in need of hours to cover a qualified leave.  

You may review Policy 4.5.4 here, and here is the sick leave donation form.

Thank you!
– Employee Empowerment

The Hadlock Student Center is hosting another Family Day on Saturday, March 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We are excited to share this space with George Fox employees and their immediate family members!

If you plan to attend, please note:

• Sandals and other open-toe shoes are not permitted.
• Non-marking athletic shoes are required in the gym and fitness center rooms.
• Children under the age of 14 are allowed in all areas of the HSC except the cardio/weight area.
• Family members aged 14 to 17 can use the cardio/weight equipment when directly supervised by a parent or guardian.

Please take a few minutes in advance to complete the waiver on MyGFU for yourself (if you haven’t done so already) and a separate form for each family member who will be attending.

If you have any questions, please contact Rob Simpson at simpsonr@georgefox.edu or Keith Schneider at kschneid@georgefox.edu.

Our very own women’s basketball team, ranked No. 8, is heading to St. Louis, Missouri, to compete in the first round of the NCAA Division III tournament this weekend, and you have the chance to wish them good luck at their send-off party today (Wednesday) at 11:10 a.m. in the Wheeler Sports Center’s upstairs lobby.

You can read the preview story here. The Bruins open the tournament with a 3 p.m. game against Greenville on Friday, March 1, on the campus of Washington University in St. Louis.

Questions? Contact sportsmarketing@georgefox.edu.

The School of Physical Therapy is excited to host Dr. Patricia L. Scheets, director of quality and clinical outcomes for Infinity Rehab, tonight (Wednesday) in Hoover 105 from 6 to 7 p.m.

Scheets will present the topic “What’s the Big Deal About the Movement System?” The purpose of this lecture is to provide insight to the most recent work related to the movement system, particularly the work of Dr. Scheets and of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy.

Everyone is encouraged to attend this free event. Light refreshments will be served.

Questions? Contact Linda Dallof at ldallof@georgefox.edu.

Applications are now being accepted for 2019-20 ARC consultants. If you know students who write well, are thoughtful learners, and desire to support peers in their academic success, please encourage them to apply.

Students from all disciplines are welcome to apply; representation from multiple disciplines strengthens the ARC’s ability to support a wide range of students. Applications are due by Friday, March 15, at 5 p.m. Application instructions are available on the ARC application page and on Handshake.

Send the names of promising candidates to Julia James at jjames@georgefox.edu. Those students who are recommended will be contacted and invited to apply.

Join the George Fox climbing community on Friday, March 1, for the inaugural Bruin Boulder Bash from 6 to 9 p.m.

Students, staff and faculty are welcome to compete in beginner (V0-V3) and advanced (V4+) divisions for men and women. There will be fun and prizes for all with a raffle running throughout the evening. Sign up through IMLeagues.com.

Questions? Contact Emma Jorgensen at ejorgensen16@georgefox.edu or Keith Schneider at kschneid@georgefox.edu

The Nutrition Matters Grant at George Fox is sponsoring another cooking demonstration. If you would like to learn how to make a healthy 30-minute meal, join us in Canyon Commons tonight (Wednesday) from 5 to 6 p.m.

Emily Forbes, a George Fox alumna and local nutritionist, is passionate about helping students learn to make healthy meals. You will walk away with a sample, knowledge of how to make a dish, and the recipe. It’s like watching a cooking show, but you actually get to taste the food! 

Any questions should be directed to Kristi Welker at kwelker@georgefox.edu.

Are you training for an upcoming race? The new Bruin running training program will help prepare you for any distance!

The group is open to all levels (beginners to advanced). Groups will now be leaving from the Hadlock Student Center at 5 p.m. on Mondays, 4 p.m. on Wednesdays, and noon on Fridays.

Please remember to bring your George Fox ID. If you have questions, contact Mary Imboden at mimboden@georgefox.edu.

The School of Physical Therapy is looking for volunteers with a complicated medical history to participate in a practice screening session tomorrow (Wednesday) from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Roberts Center.

In this session, our second-year DPT students will practice interviewing volunteers on their medical history paperwork and medication list. If interested, please contact Linda Dallof at ldallof@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2451.

Join the College of Business’ visiting scholar, David Rawson, this Friday, March 1, from 5 to 9 p.m., when he will be signing copies of his new book, Prelude to Genocide, at Chapters Books and Coffee (701 E. 1st St.).

In Prelude to Genocide, Rawson draws on declassified documents and his own experiences as a United States ambassador to Mali and Rwanda to seek out what went wrong in the events leading up to the 1994 Rwandan genocide, in which 800,000 lives were lost. It poses the question, “What lessons might be learned from the failure of diplomacy in this historic tragedy?” 

Questions? Contact David Rawson at drawson@georgefox.edu.

Please join us in saying farewell to Jen Macnab, who is leaving us after 10 years of service to the university. A reception for Jen will be held at the Portland Center on Thursday, Feb. 28, from 10 to 11 a.m. in PDS 285B.

If you are unable to join us and wish to share your memories and well wishes with Jen, you can send a card to Britny Scholz, Box #P110, or send an electronic message here. Questions? Contact Britny at bscholz@georgefox.edu.

The Business Bridge is hosting our first speaker event of the semester! Drew Force will be joining us tonight (Tuesday) from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Stevens 207. Come for an evening of discussion with free Chipotle food.

For nearly 20 years, Drew managed and led Riley Weiss, a brand consulting and design firm based in Portland. He has worked in brand development, messaging, advertising and graphic design for 30 years.

Currently, Drew runs Force Brand Design, based in Dundee, where his clients include adidas and several companies in financial services and manufacturing.

Questions? Contact businessbridgegfu@gmail.com.

Are you interested in going whitewater rafting on the Clackamas River?

Join us on March 9 or 16 as we gear up for a fun day on the river with YD Adventures. The trip cost is $20 plus travel expenses, which will be determined by the total number of people going ($5-$10). Sign up through IMLeagues.com. 

This will be an all-day outing, so participants will need to pack a lunch and bring a change of clothes. Wetsuits and other river gear will be provided by YD Adventures. 

Contact Keith Schneider at kschneid@georgefox.edu with questions.