The Daily Bruin

For the past several years, George Fox athletic teams have competed for first prize in a food drive that benefits our own Bruin Community Pantry. You can support your favorite team by giving them money to purchase donations or donating non-perishable food items. This event will take place March 3-7.

The following items are in high demand:

• Oatmeal
• Soups of all kinds
• Cereal
• Granola Bars
• Gluten-free food
• Canned meals
• Spam
• Top Ramen
• Chili

Please reach out to the coaches to see how you can get involved. For their contact information, go to the athletic department’s page and click on “Sports,” then “Roster.”

If you have questions, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

The George Fox Civility Project and Newberg/Dundee United as Neighbors invite the public to hear Newberg Mayor Bill Rosacker and George Fox’s own Rick Muthiah kick off the next Newberg/Dundee Community Conversation on Wednesday, Feb. 26, on the George Fox campus.

Bill and Rick will continue a conversation they began in January about their different views of the new Trump administration’s actions. Then attenders, sitting in small groups at tables, will have their own versions of this conversation.

Come to see if the people at your table can hear each other, learn to summarize each other’s views accurately and fairly, and build stronger personal connections across political differences.

The event will be in Canyon Commons from 7 to 8:45 p.m. For more information, contact Ron Mock at rmock@georgefox.edu.

The Black Student Union (BSU) and BIPOC Poetry Club present an Open Mic Night! Please join us for poems, spoken word, karaoke and more tonight (Thursday) at the Intercultural Resource Center (IRC) at 7 p.m. Anyone is welcome to perform! Please use this link to RSVP.

Contact Meklit Wakjira at mwakjira21@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

The George Fox University Museum is pleased to announce a new exhibit on the George Fox Honors Program in celebration of its 10th anniversary.

The exhibit, “Whatever is True, Noble, and Beautiful: George Fox Honors Program,” is located in the display cases in Hoover 104. It explores the earlier iterations of the program along with the current program.

If you have any questions about the exhibit, please contact Caitlin Corning at ccorning@georgefox.edu.

We’re excited to announce that in May of 2025 students and faculty from our doctor of physical therapy program will be heading to Uganda for a medical service trip! Our well-established partnerships with local leaders in Uganda seek to meet the physical and educational needs that exist in these communities.

We will work alongside doctors, teachers and community leaders who have been our friends and partners for over 10 years, and we need your help! The trip is being funded through donations and fundraisers happening now through April.

Visit any Panda Express across the country on Wednesday, Feb. 26, making sure to order online with this code. Thank you for your support!

For the first time, George Fox is sending 10 students to Cuba on a missions trip! Fundraising is essential for this opportunity, so please consider giving online at this link. Our donation deadline is Saturday, March 8. The link also includes more information about the trip.

If you have questions, reach out to Kelly Chang at kchang@georgefox.edu.

In celebration of Black History Month, the IRC team would like to invite you to a “Watch Party Wednesday” showing of Black Panther from 3 to 5 p.m. today (Wednesday) at the Intercultural Resource Center. Please join us for the movie and snacks as your schedule allows!

he performing arts department is proud to present Jenny Rebecca Winans and Drew Ronning, live in concert tonight (Wednesday) at 7:30 p.m. JR and Drew are singer-songwriters from Washington and California, currently residing in Berlin, who sing music inspired by love, faith, and the journeys that we all walk through.

It will be a delightful pop-music set performed on the stage of Bauman – yes, you get to sit on the stage with the artist! The concert is free for the George Fox family, with a $10 suggested donation for the general public.

If you have any questions, reach out to Dwayne Corbin at dcorbin@georgefox.edu.

Held in Canyon Commons this Friday, Feb. 21, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., “The Burn” is a 12-hour student-led gathering of all forms of worship: prayer, praise, fellowship, discipleship, communion, flagging, art, solitude, and all ways the Holy Spirit leads us.

At “The Burn,” we return to our first love, entering the presence of God and encountering his love together. Come join us!

Contact Gaddiel Vergara at evergara22@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The Black Student Union (BSU) and BIPOC Poetry Club present an Open Mic Night! Please join us for poems, spoken word, karaoke and more this Thursday, Feb. 20, at the Intercultural Resource Center (IRC) at 7 p.m.

Contact Meklit Wakjira at mwakjira21@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Join us tomorrow (Wednesday) in the Chapel from 11 to 11:30 a.m. for a time of worship, listening to God’s Spirit, and seeking to discern God’s truth together. Jay Miller will be hosting. Chapel credit will be offered.

Please reach out to Jay at jaym@georgefox.edu with any questions.

It’s time to refresh that old Hydro Flask and replace it with a new one at a discount! The Bruin Bookstore is offering 30% off Hydro Flasks today (Tuesday) through March 2, in-store only. This sale includes all Hydro Flask items that are currently full price.

Did you know the population in Taiwan is only 3.9% Christian? If you are interested in making friends with college students in Taiwan, consider participating in a weekly one-hour Google Meet. By conversing with them in English, you can invite them to learn about the Christian faith.

If you choose to participate, you will be able to choose the most convenient day for your meeting, which will be at either 6 a.m. or 6 p.m.

Stop by the information table in Canyon Commons between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. today (Tuesday) for more details, or email pshih20@georgefox.edu.

Drop by Canyon Commons today (Monday) between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. to visit with professionals from several Oregon school districts.

See what jobs they have available, practice your networking, and get some new information regarding your future in education.

Feel free to contact Wade Witherspoon at wwitherspoon@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Campus offices will be closed tomorrow (Friday) for the mid-semester holiday. The Murdock Library will be closed, but the 24-hour space will remain open.

The Bruin Store will also be closed on Friday.

Join us in the chapel on Friday, April 11, for a special Resonate concert featuring singer-songwriter and recording artist Jon Guerra. The doors will open at 6 p.m., and the concert will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Jon’s debut album, Little Songs, was released in 2015. He also composed music for Terrence Malick’s 2019 film, A Hidden Life. His first album of devotional music is Keeper of Days, which was followed by Ordinary Ways in 2023.

One review concluded, “as timely as it is, Guerra’s Ordinary Ways is also absolutely timeless. It’s basic Christianity, basic trust, basic worship, humbly set to song. It’s a slice of one bard’s devotional life, yet it joins a chorus of awestruck praise that has been unceasing for centuries and will echo on in the heavenly throngs, world without end.” Jon Guerra’s new EP, American Gospel, is out now. 

The Resonate banner flies over monthly seminars, ad hoc concerts, and biennial conferences organized by the George Fox Apologetics Initiative to showcase the goodness, truth, and beauty of Christianity. Join the Resonate mailing list here.

Today and tomorrow (Thursday and Friday) have the potential for wild winter weather, from freezing rain to snowy conditions. Safety is our top priority, and we ask that you take extra care when commuting, walking around campus, entering buildings, and moving between locations. Please keep the following in mind:

• Drive safely: Allow extra time for your commute and reduce your speed to account for slippery roads.
• Walk carefully: Watch for icy patches on sidewalks, parking lots and entryways. Use designated walkways whenever possible. Check out these safety tips.
• Report hazards: If you notice any areas with dangerous ice buildup, please report them to Plant Services or to your building monitor.

Let’s work together to ensure a safe and productive environment during these winter months. Thank you for your attention and cooperation. If you have any questions, contact Kim Knoernschild at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.

If you are in need of additional funds for food, please come to the Bruin Community Pantry on Thursday, Feb. 20, between 1 and 4:30 p.m. to meet with a representative from DHS (Department of Human Services) who can assist you in signing up for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).

If you need more information, please email Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

We are senior kinesiology students looking for participants for our study assessing how fine motor skills and hand dexterity developed through piano and guitar practice transfer to general hand dexterity tasks unrelated to musical performance. We need both musicians and non-musician volunteers!

To participate, please fill out our Google Form. You will only need to come in for one session of testing.

For more information, please contact Hannah Mathis at hmathis22@georgefox.edu or Mandy Holyfield at mholyfield22@georgefox.edu.

Take advantage of the two-day flash sale at the Bruin Bookstore and get a pair of third-generation Apple AirPods for $99. This sale is online only, so head over to bkstr.com/georgefoxstore on Feb. 17 or Feb. 18.