The Daily Bruin

The Chaos is coming. Our very own canyon is hosting one of the most anticipated Olympic events of the new millennia: The Canyon Chaos Relays.

On Saturday, Feb. 17, at 10 a.m. the gun will go off and a horde of newly paired Valentines representing dozens of countries from around the world will race around the trail. They will battle for the title of Olympic Chaos Champion over one hour of racing.

Details:

• No one needs to preregister; just show up to be signed in and be given a country to represent.
• The course is a 0.9-mile loop run clockwise in the canyon. It starts running straight up the hill toward HMS.
• We’ll have a big fire going, warm beverages, music, and lots of cowbell for everyone to enjoy.
• Teams are of two and must alternate laps. Anyone who doesn’t have a partner we can pair with other singles.
• We have Winter Olympics-themed prizes for the first three places, and the first 36 people who sign up get cowbells to cheer with.

Sponsored by the Houses and Apartments-West living area. Email Grant Burns at gburns@georgefox.edu for more info.

The music of Star Wars, Bach and Scott Joplin will fill the university’s Bauman Auditorium when a Monster Piano Concert takes the stage for the 12th annual Bösendorfer Concert Series at 7:30 p.m. this Thursday, Feb. 15.

The evening will feature 16 performers playing eight pianos, on many occasions simultaneously. Among those performing will be local organist Dan Miller, the piano duet team of Eduard Gavril and Sorin Frisan, the university’s String Ensemble and Keyboard Ensemble, George Fox alumni, and members of George Fox music professor Kenn Willson’s recruiting studio.

The program will feature pieces by John Williams, from the Star Wars films; Joplin’s ragtime classic The Entertainer; a Bach Concerto; the music of Dave Brubeck; Beethoven’s Für Elise, with a jazz arrangement for four pianos; and Bach’s Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring, featuring four pianos.

All employees and students are entitled to one free ticket. All tickets are reserved seating and are available at this link or at the University Box Office by calling 503-554-3844. To get your free ticket online, click “Okay” after making your seat selection, select “GFU Employee” or “GFU Student” in the drop-down menu on the ticket selection screen, and proceed to checkout.

Additional tickets are $12 for general admission, $8 for seniors and alumni, and $6 for students and children under 12.

More information about the evening and the concert series is available at this link.

The city of Newberg will limit Fulton Street to one lane tomorrow (Tuesday). Flaggers will be on hand to direct traffic, so expect major delays. Drivers are encouraged to use a different route, as the street will be one lane all day, starting at 7 a.m.

The closure will occur east of the Bauman parking lot entrance at the top of the hill, past Thomas Lane and the West Wheeler/Le Shana parking lot entrance. Cars will be able to enter the Le Shana lot from the east entrance off Fulton Street. It is unclear if there will be access to the Wheeler circle lot. Entrance to the Bauman parking lot will be unaffected.

Thank you for your patience as the city corrects an issue with a sewer line traveling across Fulton Street.

Are you a George Fox student or grad student looking for a place to live this year? Friendship House Newberg might be the perfect house for you! We’re located just 10 blocks from campus and newly remodeled.

If you have a heart and a vision for friendship and community with other students and the people you live with, Friendship House has the vision of creating community within, and in the greater George Fox and Newberg communities.

At Friendship House, you’ll have your own bedroom with a half bath, as well as a shared master bathroom, newly remodeled kitchen and living room. You’ll also have the opportunity to live life alongside two individuals with developmental disabilities who are engaged in the community and life of Newberg.

The vision of Friendship House is to build relationships, build bridges between individuals with disabilities and the community.

Contact Sondra Strong at 503-201-8321 or fhnewberg@gmail.com to find out more. Hurry in to secure your room!

Employees, if you know of a student who might be interested, please encourage them to inquire with Sondra.

FoxTALE will be unavailable from 6 to 8 a.m. (Pacific Time) on Wednesday, Feb. 14, for scheduled maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.

During this maintenance update, Fall 2017 course sites will be hidden to students (current semester course sites will be unaffected and remain visible to students).

If you want to make any of those course sites visible to students after this update, select Administration>Edit settings. In the “General” section, look for the “Visible” setting and change “Hide” back to “Show.” Scroll to bottom and “Save changes.”

Questions? Email servicedesk@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2569.

Intercultural Life is partnering with the Black Student Union for Black History Month to put together next week’s Matheteis! Join us at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 20, in Canyon Commons 103.

Matheteis is a discussion forum that comes from the Greek word for disciple. Our goal is to provide space for faculty, staff/administrators and students to discuss difficult topics in a cross-disciplinary approach that leads to learning and understanding.

We invite four panelists who are given two to three prompt questions ahead of time. After panelists have an opportunity to discuss the prompt questions, audience participants can also ask questions and join the discussion.

The topic will be the issue of gentrification. We want to engage in dialogue about the effects that less affluent communities experience in the process of renovating urban areas. Come join us for good conversation, snacks, and chapel credit!

Contact Brianna Martin-Ortega (bmartinortega16@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Marketing Communications will be processing the next business card order on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Submit your request for business cards directly with B&B Print Source before Tuesday, Feb. 13.

Questions? Contact Danette Newkirk at dnewkirk@georgefox.edu.

To all veterans (faculty and students): We now have a Veterans George Fox University/Veterans United Association logo that we can have embroidered onto clothing.

Please come by the veterans coordinator (Sherri Moore) in student accounts and see Jeff Brown (jbrown15@georgefox.edu) to check out the styles we have that can be ordered. You can swing by between 1:30 and 4 p.m. on Tuesday or Thursday. Prepayment will be required.

Do you know of students looking for a summer internship? If so, tell them about the upcoming Job and Internship Fair coming to campus.

On Tuesday, Feb. 20, in Canyon Commons, more than 40 employers from the greater Portland area will be on campus recruiting for various open job and internship positions. This is an amazing opportunity to connect with industry-leading companies right here on our own George Fox campus.

Encourage your students to join us between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for a chance to meet with potential employers. Employers in attendance will include A-dec, Starbucks, Enterprise, Pivot, the Portland Police Bureau, Salem Health, and many more.

Students can sign up via Handshake here. For more information, contact Grace Packer at gpacker@georgefox.edu.

Do you know a student who may benefit – or have family members that may benefit – from access to fresh produce as well as staple foods (rice, pasta, tortillas, canned vegetables, etc.)?

If so, keep Newberg FISH in mind as a resource. FISH provides food assistance in a respectful way to all those who come in and voice a need. They have a rule that they never turn anyone away.

To be eligible for a full food basket (with USDA food) there are some basic income restrictions, and a student must live in Newberg or Dundee. However, even students who do not meet these standards are eligible to receive the non-USDA food selection available at FISH.

A student simply needs to take a piece of his or her mail to the office. No Social Security numbers or intrusive personal details are collected. All FISH materials are available in English and Spanish.

To learn more about FISH, visit their website at newbergfish.org or write info@newbergfish.org. The office is located at 125-A S. Elliott Road in Newberg.

The Chaos is coming. Our very own canyon is hosting one of the most anticipated Olympic events of the new millennia: The Canyon Chaos Relays.

On Saturday, Feb. 17, at 10 a.m. the gun will go off and a horde of newly paired Valentines representing dozens of countries from around the world will race around the trail. They will battle for the title of Olympic Chaos Champion over one hour of racing.

Details:

• No one needs to preregister; just show up to be signed in and be given a country to represent.
• The course is a 0.9-mile loop run clockwise in the canyon. It starts running straight up the hill toward HMS.
• We’ll have a big fire going, warm beverages, music, and lots of cowbell for everyone to enjoy.
• Teams are of two and must alternate laps. Anyone who doesn’t have a partner we can pair with other singles.
• We have Winter Olympics-themed prizes for the first three places, and the first 36 people who sign up get cowbells to cheer with.

Sponsored by the Houses and Apartments-West living area. Email Grant Burns at gburns@georgefox.edu for more info.

George Fox will serve as host for the final Richard Foster conference: “Empowering Spiritual Transformation in the Local Church: Celebrating 40 Years of Celebration of Discipline.” The event is scheduled for June 10-13. The $40 early registration break expires March 1, and 50 $100 scholarships have been offered to George Fox students, faculty and staff registering before May 1.

You can learn more about the conference here. Contact Paul Anderson (panderso@georgefox.edu) if you have questions.

Marketing Communications will be processing the next business card order on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Submit your request for business cards directly with B&B Print Source before Tuesday, Feb. 13.

Questions? Contact Danette Newkirk at dnewkirk@georgefox.edu.

Happy Saturday! Come out to the Bruin Lacrosse Fan Day today from noon to 1 p.m. at the Austin Sports Complex. Meet the 2018 Bruin team, enjoy a cup of hot chocolate, and learn more about the sport of lacrosse.

Contact Katie Mastropaolo (kmastropaolo@georgefox.edu) for more information.

All staff members are invited to attend this month’s staff lunch at noon on Thursday, Feb. 15, in Canyon Commons. The cost is $3, cash or check only. Please RSVP by noon on Monday, Feb. 12, using this RSVP link.

We hope to see you there!

– The Staff Development Committee

The Academic Resource Center (ARC) has started the hiring process for the 2018-19 academic year.

We are looking for students who are encouraging, organized, solid writers, and clear communicators. If you know a student who fits that description, please send his or her name to Maddie Lowen (mlowen@georgefox.edu).

We welcome applicants from all disciplines as we work to build a cross-disciplinary team.

The city of Newberg will close off Fulton Street to one lane on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Flaggers will be on hand to direct traffic, so expect major delays. Drivers are encouraged to use a different route, as the street will be one lane all day, starting at 7 a.m.

The closure will occur east of the Bauman parking lot entrance at the top of the hill, past Thomas Lane and the West Wheeler/LeShana parking lot entrance. Cars will be able to enter the Le Shana lot from the east entrance off Fulton Street. It is unclear if there will be access to the Wheeler Circle lot. Entrance to the Bauman parking lot will be unaffected.

Thank you for your patience as the city corrects an issue with their sewer line traveling across Fulton Street.

The music of Star Wars, Bach and Scott Joplin will fill the university’s Bauman Auditorium when a Monster Piano Concert takes the stage for the 12th annual Bösendorfer Concert Series at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 15.

The evening will feature 16 performers playing eight pianos, on many occasions simultaneously. Among those performing will be local organist Dan Miller, the piano duet team of Eduard Gavril and Sorin Frisan, the university’s String Ensemble and Keyboard Ensemble, George Fox alumni, and members of George Fox music professor Kenn Willson’s recruiting studio.

The program will feature pieces by John Williams, from the Star Wars films; Joplin’s ragtime classic The Entertainer; a Bach Concerto; the music of Dave Brubeck; Beethoven’s Für Elise, with a jazz arrangement for four pianos; and Bach’s Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring, featuring four pianos.

All employees and students are entitled to one free ticket. All tickets are reserved seating and are available at this link or at the University Box Office by calling 503-554-3844. To get your free ticket online, click “Okay” after making your seat selection, select “GFU Employee” or “GFU Student” in the drop-down menu on the ticket selection screen, and proceed to checkout.

Additional tickets are $12 for general admission, $8 for seniors and alumni, and $6 for students and children under 12.

More information about the evening and the concert series is available at this link.

The nursing group going on a serve trip to Kenya is hosting a bottle/can drive tomorrow (Saturday)! Please let us know if you would like us to come pick up your post-Super Bowl-party bottles/cans on or before Feb. 10!

Text “AfricaServe” to 503-863-0662 or to 253-766-9693 to request a pick-up service. We’ll be doing pick-ups between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Thanks! Contact Hannah Thom (hthom16@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Want to learn more about the fastest-growing game in the country? Come out to the Bruin Lacrosse Fan Day tomorrow (Saturday) from noon to 1 p.m. at the Austin Sports Complex.

Meet the 2018 Bruin team, enjoy a cup of hot chocolate, and learn more about this exciting sport. See you on Saturday!

Contact Katie Mastropaolo (kmastropaolo@georgefox.edu) for more information.