The Daily Bruin

The Center For Peace and Justice invites you to join us as we listen to a live video webcast hosted by Jim Wallis, president of Sojourners, and Dr. Michelle Gonzalez, author of Sojourners‘ January cover story “Breaking the Habit of Machismo.” We will gather from 9 to 10 a.m. today (Wednesday) on the third floor of the Stevens Center to listen.

The session will discuss gender justice and what the Bible really says to affirm, encourage and empower women as leaders. RSVP by clicking on this link, and feel free to join us in Clint Baldwin’s office in Stevens.

If you plan to come, email Annie Stewart at estewart11@georgefox.edu so we know how many chairs to set up.

The Lunar New Year Celebration has been rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the west end of the Klages Dining Room.

We hope those who already purchased tickets are not inconvenienced by this rescheduling. However, if you cannot come on Saturday, please come by the International Center/Cultural House before Wednesday at noon and we will refund your ticket. We cannot honor any refunds after this deadline.

For those who would like to still buy a ticket, come to the International Center/Cultural House between now and Wednesday at noon to get your ticket. Cost is $5.

For more information, please contact Alex Pia at apia@georgefox.edu.

Spring is coming and it’s time to come out of hibernation and get healthy! A group will be meeting for accountability and encouragement to do just that.

Based on The Daniel Plan book by Rick Warren, Daniel Amen and Mark Hyman, the group will meet to “love each other into good health!” Come join us!

We’ll meet each Wednesday beginning tomorrow (Feb. 12) through the end of May, then assess what we’ll do in the summer. We’ll be in Wheeler (WSC 206) and meet from noon to 1 p.m. There is no charge to participate.

Questions? Contact Patty Findley at pfindley@georgefox.edu.

We invite you to join us for an up-close encounter with professionals who are involved in fighting against human trafficking. We will be meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, in Hoover 105.

The social work club has been working with Door to Grace, a nonprofit agency in Portland, to coordinate this event, aimed at education and awareness on the issue of human sex trafficking in Portland. Guest speakers from several agencies (Portland Police Department, International Teams and Door to Grace) will address issues of prevention, rescue and action.

Questions? Contact Isabella Freeman at ifreeman11@georgefox.edu.

Don’t forget tonight (Tuesday) is the Amazing Grace movie night! We’ll watch it beginning at 8 p.m. in EHS 102. For students, this qualifies as elective chapel credit.

Also, if you’d like to be involved in the pro-life community at Fox, come at 7:30 p.m. for a brief logistics meeting regarding events for the rest of the semester!

For more information, email StudentsForLifeGFU@gmail.com.

Come out and support our talented Jazz Combo student musicians as they perform at the Coffee Cottage (808 E. Hancock St.) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12. The group is preparing for an appearance this month at the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival in Moscow, Idaho. Wednesday’s performance is free, and donations will be accepted to help fund the trip.

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

Have students who are stressed out because they don’t know APA style for citations? We have a workshop for them.

Sue O’Donnell, associate professor of psychology, will cover American Psychological Association citation and reference formatting, along with several guidelines for writing in APA style, at an Academic Resource Center-sponsored workshop, “Using APA Format Effectively,” on both Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 12-13, in Hoover 105.

Wednesday’s session is from 9:40 to 10:30 a.m., while Thursday’s is from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Questions? Contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.

Please remember that if you canceled an event due to the weather over the weekend, you’ll need to resubmit a reservation request when rescheduling your event for a future date. Keep in mind that the same space may not be available next weekend.

If you need help, e-mail events@georgefox.edu or call us at extension 2027.

Makeup dates for the George Fox men’s and women’s basketball games that were canceled over the weekend were set this week. On Tuesday, Feb. 11, the teams will visit Pacific in Forest Grove, and on Tuesday, Feb. 18, the Bruins will host Lewis & Clark College. The women will tip off at 6 p.m. and the men at 8 p.m. both nights.

The Bruins and Pacific were postponed from Friday and originally rescheduled for Feb. 18. With the additional postponements of Saturday’s Lewis & Clark games, it became necessary to accommodate all of the area teams involved in makeup games.

George Fox also announced that a number of special events originally planned around the Lewis & Clark games on Saturday will now take place on the Feb.18 makeup date. They include a celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day; recognition of all senior women student-athletes, student trainers, dancers and cheerleaders; the honoring of the 2013 NWC women’s championship teams in golf and track and field; and observance of the “Pink Zone” program for the promotion of breast cancer awareness and cancer research.

The Feb. 7-9 performances of Parade were cancelled due to inclement weather. Two performances will be added on this Thursday and Friday (Feb. 13-14) at 7:30 p.m. in Wood-Mar Auditorium.

Holders of tickets for cancelled performances may exchange their tickets for one of the new performances either by showing up at least 30 minutes before the performance or by calling 503-729-7435. Thursday night is not a free night for students this time around.

Patrons who are unable to attend a later performance may receive a refund by contacting the box office starting today (Monday).

Join us this morning (Monday) for the grand opening of the new Bruin Bites Cafe at 10 a.m.

While you’re enjoying a free cup of Caravan Coffee brewed especially for our grand opening, please check us out and enjoy flavorful grab and go choices, featuring freshly made gourmet sandwiches and salads along with grilled sandwiches and flatbread pizza.

Need something quick? Enjoy our homemade soups, fresh pastries, sushi, healthy snacks (including vegan and gluten-free items) and assorted bottled beverages.

Don’t forget to attend the fourth annual Dalton Lecture at 7:30 p.m. tonight (Monday) in Bauman Auditorium.

Dr. Bill Newsome, PhD, an investigator of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and Professor of Neurobiology at Stanford University School of Medicine, will present “Brain, Mind & Free Will: Did My Neurons Make Me Do It?” Among the questions to be discussed: “Are we just the sum of our neurons?,” “Does my brain shape me, or do I shape my brain?” and “Is freedom of choice an illusion?”

For more information, visit this link. Questions? Contact Paul Chamberlain at pchamber@georgefox.edu.

Don’t forget the employee information meetings scheduled this week. The meetings will cover the changes made to the performance review process.

In Newberg, we’ll meet from 11 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Feb. 13, in Hoover 105. All staff and administrators on the Newberg campus should plan to attend the meeting if at all possible.

In Portland, we’ll meet from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, in Room 210. All staff and administrators at the Portland Center should plan to attend the meeting if at all possible.

Supervisor training is also scheduled this Thursday, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in VAC 117. Another supervisor session will take place from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 14, in VAC 117. All supervisors are expected to attend one of these trainings.

There will also be a webinar of each session for those who are unable to attend, but we do recommend you attend in person.

If you have questions, contact Ted Allen at tallen@georgefox.edu.

Have students who are stressed out because they don’t know APA style for citations? We have a workshop for them.

Sue O’Donnell, associate professor of psychology, will cover American Psychological Association citation and reference formatting, along with several guidelines for writing in APA style, at an Academic Resource Center-sponsored workshop, “Using APA Format Effectively,” on both Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 12-13, in Hoover 105.

Wednesday’s session is from 9:40 to 10:30 a.m., while Thursday’s is from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Questions? Contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.

All are invited to tonight’s (Monday’s) Liberal Arts and Critical Issues lecture featuring Julia Stronks, the Edward B. Lindaman Chair of Political Science at Whitworth University, from 7 to 8 p.m. in Hoover 105. Stronks will present “Christians and Same-Sex Marriage: Framing the Questions Before Shouting Out the Answers.”

The same session is presented from 4:40 to 5:40 p.m.; however, it is recommended that the general public attend the evening session, if possible.

Questions? Contact Paul Otto at ext. 2676 or potto@georgefox.edu.

After several delays and a major snowstorm, we’re pleased to announce that the new Bruin Bites Cafe will be opening on Monday, Feb. 10, at 10 a.m.

While you’re enjoying a free cup of Caravan Coffee brewed especially for our grand opening, please check us out and enjoy flavorful grab and go choices, featuring freshly made gourmet sandwiches and salads along with grilled sandwiches and flatbread pizza.

Need something quick? Enjoy our homemade soups, fresh pastries, sushi, healthy snacks (including vegan and gluten-free items) and assorted bottled beverages.

Huge kudos to plant services and their entire construction team for building out this new cafe in such a short time frame.

We will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and will accept cash, credit, debit and flex points.

The free tax assistance help offered in conjunction with the College of Business and the AARP scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 8, will be postponed until Saturday, Feb. 15. Assistance will be provided during normal operating hours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on a first-come, first-serve basis.

For further information, please contact Trevor Fekkes at tfekkes10@georgefox.edu.

Saturday, Feb. 8, 6 p.m. – Women’s basketball vs. Lewis & Clark (Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym)
Saturday, Feb. 8, 8 p.m. – Men’s basketball vs. Lewis & Clark (Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym)

Several special events will take place around Saturday’s games with celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day, including the “Pink Zone” to promote breast cancer awareness and research; recognition of all senior women student-athletes, student trainers, cheerleaders and dancers; and honoring George Fox’s 2012-13 Northwest Conference women’s championship teams in golf and track and field.

For more information, contact the sports information office at ext. 2926 or visit the George Fox sports website at gfubruins.com.

Want to support a worthy cause while enjoying a Jamba Juice? We have the opportunity for you!

This June, the George Fox physical therapy program is sending 12 students and two faculty members to Uganda for a service and research trip. Jamba Juice has agreed to donate 20 percent of its proceeds from their Bridgeport location from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21, toward our Uganda service trip.

Please join us and invite your friends to join us in our fundraiser! The Bridgeport Jamba Juice is located at 7136 S.W. Hazel Fern Road in Tualatin.

Questions? Contact Josh Farrester at jfarrester12@georgefox.edu.

The university community is invited to join us for International Chapel today (Friday) from 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. in the International Center/Cultural House. International Chapel is eligible for chapel elective credit.

This week, John Davis will share about the faithfulness of God. John and his wife, Dottie, served as missionaries in Cambodia for many years, so he has very interesting stories to tell. You are welcome to come, listen, ask questions and be encouraged.

International Chapel is designed to help us better understand what it means to be a Christian. Questions? Contact Dianna McIntyre at dmcintyre@georgefox.edu.