The Daily Bruin

Join the Intercultural Resource Center and the Department of Communication and Cinematic Arts at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, in Hoover 105 for a screening of the film, “I Am Not Your Negro.”

Based on writer James Baldwin’s unfinished novel, “Remember This House,” this film tells the story of race in modern America and Baldwin’s interactions with civil rights leaders Medgar Evers, Malcom X and Martin Luther King Jr.

There will also be a brief Q&A with Professor Steven Classen, chair of the Department of Communication and Cinematic Arts and author of “Watching Jim Crow: The Struggles Over Mississippi TV.” Published by Duke University Press, Classen’s work received the 2004 McGannon Center Award for Social and Ethical Relevance in Communication Policy Research.

Questions? Contact D’Metri Jacques Mattocks at dmattocks@georgefox.edu.

Psychologist Carl Jung coined the term “shadow” to refer to the parts of ourselves we hide, repress and deny. Robert Bly called the shadow “the long bag we drag behind us.” We place all that would cause us pain and conflict into the bag, but it holds incredible power to transform our lives, relationships and communities.

On Friday, Feb. 18, join Michael Simmons for an online course, “Companioning Our Shadow: Emotions & Relationships.” Simmons will explore practices and tools for companioning our shadow, particularly surrounding our emotions and how they impact our relationships. This course is a space to invite Christ to meet our hidden parts and deepen the healing process.

Simmons is a spiritual director and retreat facilitator, and he serves on the leadership team with Companioning Center and the board of Deep Water, a local community that provides tools, processes and sacred space for women and men to heal.

Simmons is a doctoral student at Portland Seminary and an ordained elder in the Free Methodist Church. The course will be offered via Zoom from 9 to 11 a.m. The cost is $39, and the Zoom link will be provided. You can register here if you’re interested.

Questions? Contact Simmons at msimmons@georgefox.edu.

The Office for Spiritual Life is looking for leaders for our spring 2022 Life Groups series, which runs during the weeks of Feb. 14 through April 15.

Life Groups are small groups of undergraduate students who meet together for prayer, Bible study and fellowship. Groups meet weekly for 60 to 90 minutes. This spring, our groups will be either in person or completely via Zoom (which provides access for our George Fox Digital students). Life Groups will also be SPIL-credit eligible to encourage students to engage in high-quality spiritual formation experiences that are participatory and offer ongoing community. 

We welcome employees, current seniors, graduate students, alumni, family members of George Fox employees and students, and members of our wonderful local churches to consider leading a group. To sign up, please fill out this form.

For more information, visit this web page or contact the Office for Spiritual Life at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

Are you hoping to travel over spring break? Attend a free workshop about how to plan an adventure road trip!

This session will be presented by two of University Recreation’s outdoor recreation trip leaders. It will feature a variety of tips, tricks and techniques to plan an exciting spring break getaway. The workshop will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, at the Hadlock Student Center. You can register here.

Have questions? Email jfuentes19@georgefox.edu.

Interested in seeing the Theatre Department’s upcoming musical? How about seeing it for free?

As we get closer to the Jan. 27 opening of ‘Godspell: 2012 Revised Version,’ we’re on the lookout for ushers to help each night. This is a night-by-night volunteer opportunity – there’s no need to commit to every performance. And by helping us out, you’ll get you a free seat to the show!

Contact Linnaea Rusaw at lrusaw17@georgefox.edu if you’re interested or have any questions.

Hello, dancers! The Swing Dance Club is up and running this semester with a whole bunch of new events!

Regular club meetings are from 6:30 to 9 p.m. most Saturdays in the FoxHole (the lower level of the Klages Center).

Here’s the meeting schedule:

• Beginner lessons are from 6:30 to 7 p.m. This is when you can learn everything you need to swing dance.
• Intermediate lessons are from 7 to 7:30 p.m. This is for people who want to learn more fancy and stylish dance moves.
• 7:30 to 9 p.m. is the free dance period, which is perfect for showing off what you know on the dance floor!

For our official schedule of events, click here. If you have any questions or would like to be added to the email list, contact Mark Berglin at mberglin19@georgefox.edu.

We hope to see you this semester!

The George Fox Ping Pong Club is ready for a semester full of friendly competition, and we hope to see you at our meetings!

Skill levels range from beginner to experienced. Regardless of your expertise, you’ll find plenty of people to play against. Everyone is welcome.

Please fill out this form to help us pick the best times and locations for our meetings. You can sign up for email updates and share your ideas as well.

Please email nredmanbrown20@georgefox.edu or mooreb20@georgefox.edu with any and all questions. Have a great spring semester!

President Robin Baker reflects upon times when America did not live up to its promise and the challenging words of two men, Frederick Douglass and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who stood up and fought for African-American freedom. Read his blog post here.

Campus Public Safety will be issuing citations for parking violations, so make sure your vehicle is registered to park on campus, and remember to use the appropriate parking lots.

If you have any questions, please call Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 or stop by our office in the Stevens Center parking lot.

Join Aaron Barnhart for his first faculty concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, in Bauman Auditorium. He’ll be playing original songs from the past decade of his career as a singer/songwriter.

Aaron will be joined by special guest musicians for an evening of great music that you won’t want to miss. Admission is free. See you there!

Questions? Email abarnhart@georgefox.edu.

Attention all sword fighting enthusiasts! The Fencing Club will meet from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, at the third basketball court in Hadlock.

If you’ve ever wanted to learn sword fighting, now’s your chance! All people are welcome to participate. No prior experience or equipment is necessary, but we recommend wearing athletic clothes and bringing a water bottle.

For more information or to be added to the email list, contact Mark Berglin at mberglin19@georgefox.edu.

The library’s 24-hour space will close at 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, for the Loudest Dance You Never Heard. The library and the 24-hour space will be available again at noon Saturday, Jan. 15.

Questions? Contact Mary Cameron at mcameron@georgefox.edu.

Be sure to sign up for our upcoming intramural season via IMLeagues soon. The registration deadline is 11:59 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15.

This season features the following sports:

• Soccer (Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m.)
• Volleyball (Mondays through Thursdays from 8 to 10 p.m.)
• Badminton (Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m.)

Email Angel Glockling (aglockling@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

University Recreation (UREC) is offering outdoor recreation trips this winter for George Fox students. Trips include snowshoeing, outdoor rock climbing, hiking, ice skating, whitewater rafting, biking and more!

No prior experience is necessary to participate in these trips or activities. To view more details and register, click here.

Here are some upcoming opportunities:

• Snowshoeing the White River Trail
• Backcountry Snow Safety Workshop
• Snowshoeing at Mirror Lake
• Hiking & Exploring Silver Falls State Park

Have any questions? Please reach out to Jasmin Fuentes at jfuentes19@georgefox.edu.

The Financial Wellness Center is here to help you feel empowered and secure in your financial wellness. Our goal is to provide you with the tools and resources you need to feel educated in your financial decisions.

Whether you’re actively making financial choices or getting ready to repay loans after graduation, we want to help you feel confident in how to navigate your unique situation. 

If you need help starting or thinking through a budget, or if you have questions about loan repayment, you can schedule a one-on-one appointment here or learn more at our website. 

Questions? Feel free to reach out to us at financialwellness@georgefox.edu.

Are you interested in learning more about the game of Dungeons & Dragons? Have you been wanting to get involved but haven’t been able to find a campaign?

Well, here’s your chance! The Critical Hit Club will meet at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, in Hoover 211. We will be figuring out campaigns, presenting plans for events, and just getting to know each other.

If you can’t make it but still want to be involved (or if you can make it but would love to give us feedback), fill out our survey!

Questions? Email Ava Olson at aolson21@georgefox.edu.

Due to an increase in cases and a limited supply of COVID-19 tests, the Health and Counseling Center will only be offering tests for those currently exhibiting COVID symptoms.

If you have questions, contact Molly Hickok at mhickok@georgefox.edu.

The intercultural life and spiritual life offices invite the entire George Fox community to join us at the Chehalem Cultural Center (415 E. Sheridan St.) for the 12th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration at 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 17.

We will not only celebrate the life, faith and work of Dr. King, but also all of those whom his legacy still represents, including past, present and future generations!

Tai Harden-Moore will serve as keynote speaker, and the Larhonda Steele Band will be the musical guest. The emcees will be Zinabu Czarnecki and Bryce Coefield.

The event is free, but the live audience will be capped at 200 attendees. Pre-registration and either proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test will be required within 48 hours for all attendees 12 and up.

The event will also be livestreamed, so everyone is welcome to join us through the livestream if unable to join in person. The link to RSVP and the livestream broadcast can be found here. Please RSVP for all members in your family/group for in-person attendance.

Questions? Contact Rusty St. Cyr at rstcyr@georgefox.edu.

Join Aaron Barnhart for his first faculty concert at 7:30 p.m. this Friday, Jan. 14, in Bauman Auditorium. He will be playing original songs from the last decade of his career as a singer/songwriter.

Aaron will be joined by special guest musicians for an evening of great music that you won’t want to miss. Admission is free. See you there!

Class.georgefox.edu is a great resource for anyone needing to look up details on a class. These details include meeting times and location, teaching modality, enrollment limit and waitlist numbers, course description, instructor info, and textbook listings (click the book icon after clicking on a course to expand its info).

Questions? Contact the registrar’s office at registrar@georgefox.edu.