The Daily Bruin

The campus community is invited to a complimentary lunch with guest Dr. Michael Lamb on Tuesday, Feb. 13.

The lunch event, titled “What’s Hope Got to Do with It: Politics in a Time of Presumption and Despair,” runs from noon to 1:20 p.m. in Canyon Commons 103. During the session, our very own Dr. Joseph Clair will interview Lamb about his most recent book, A Commonwealth of Hope: Augustine’s Political Thought, which offers a novel interpretation of Augustine’s political thought and recovers his virtue of hope to inform contemporary politics. Lamb’s research focuses on the ethics of citizenship and the role of virtues in public life.

Guests are invited to go through the cafeteria line and join us for the talk, which will begin shortly after noon.

In addition, faculty are also invited and encouraged to join Lamb at 3 p.m. in Canyon Commons 103 that afternoon for a discussion, “Character Formation in the University: Ten Lessons from the Front Lines.”

Lamb is the F. M. Kirby Foundation Chair of Leadership and Character, executive director of the Program for Leadership and Character, and associate professor of interdisciplinary humanities at Wake Forest University. He is also an associate fellow of the Oxford Character Project.

He holds a PhD in politics from Princeton University, a BA in political science from Rhodes College, and a second BA in philosophy and theology from the University of Oxford, where he studied as a Rhodes Scholar.

Contact Sarah Taylor at taylors@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Interested in trying mountaineering? By completing this application, you could have the opportunity to attend this once-in-a-lifetime trip and educational experience for free. The outing includes expert guidance, transportation, camping, food, and most of the necessary gear.

The application is due by Wednesday, Feb. 28, at 11:59 p.m. Have questions? Email Sam Nofziger at snofziger20@georgefox.edu.

Feeling like spreading the love of Jesus Christ? Come write a letter of encouragement for the seniors at Friendsview!

The athletic department will have a writing station set up outside Klages tomorrow (Wednesday) from 8 to 11:30 a.m., for all students to come write a personal letter of love and encouragement. Please note that the goal is to accumulate at least 500 letters so that every senior resident at Friendsview gets a letter.

If you have time between classes and can spare just a few minutes, we would love to have you stop by and contribute to this event. Stationery and pens/pencils will be provided, and there will also be coffee available for community use. All that we need you to bring is a heart that feels like spreading joy and love. Hope to see you there!

If you have any questions regarding this event, please reach out to Scott McBride, head of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, at smcbride20@georgefox.edu.

Mail Services strives to prepare your packages properly, safely and securely, and we could really use your help. Please note that when you order from HelloFresh that you include the following instructions in the comments:

“Deliver between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and deliver to Mail Services at the back door.”

This will help eliminate having packages left outside, unattended, and at risk of being stolen. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.

Portland Seminary would like to invite you to a book release party for Dr. Leah Payne’s new book, God Gave Rock & Roll to You: A History of Contemporary Christian Music (Oxford University Press, 2024).

The celebration will be at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 22, at Portland Seminary (Room 155). Tickets are free, but please RSVP for a headcount.

Sooner than you think, you’ll be looking for the “what’s next” after George Fox. Perhaps you’re interested in using your major to live and serve globally?

That’s where GoCorps comes in! GoCorps is an organization that specializes in helping globally interested Christians invest the first two years of their careers overseas. GoCorps’ unique model is a partnership of several Christian organizations that cooperatively list their 150-plus post-graduate positions.

Want to learn more? George Fox alumna Maggi Inglesby (‘21, Nursing) will be on campus today (Tuesday) and tomorrow to share about her experience using her degree through GoCorps’ medical track. Join her for an info session today at 5 p.m. in EHS 102. To help us get a feel for how many to expect, please RSVP here.

Or, if you’re not able to come to the info meeting, another option would be to meet with Maggi individually. She’ll even buy the coffee! You can text her at the number provided on the RSVP page.

This program allows you to use your degree and get global experience while making a difference engaged in a long-term project. All positions last for two years, and all give you access to pay down your student loans by $5,000-plus while you serve! This is a great option for those who want to explore living overseas as your first step after graduation.

Have questions? Contact David Martinez at dmartinez@georgefox.edu.

Due to continuing maintenance on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the Department of Education has announced that schools will not receive applicant FAFSA data until the first half of March.

What this means for students:

• Aid packages will be delayed. The financial aid office will provide detailed timelines for financial aid offers closer to March, when FAFSA data is expected to come in.
• Continuing students will receive the same institutional aid next year, but federal and state aid will be determined by your new FAFSA information.
• If you made a mistake on your FAFSA, you will not be able to make corrections until it is processed.

Next steps:

• Check your emails for updates from George Fox’s financial aid office and the Department of Education. You will be notified via email when your FAFSA is sent to George Fox.
• Processes such as Verification and Professional Judgments will move quickly after George Fox receives your information, so complete your FAFSA as soon as possible!
• Don’t forget to apply for scholarships while you are waiting on your FAFSA to process.

If you have any questions, you can view our website for more information about FAFSA Simplification, reach out to the university’s financial aid office at finaid@georgefox.edu, or schedule an appointment with your financial aid counselor.

Did you know we have off two days of classes for mid-semester break this year? Due to the longer break, University Recreation is hosting an overnight adventure trip for students to the Oregon Coast.

The trip is set for Thursday, Friday and Saturday (Feb. 15-17) of the break. Outdoor activities will include camping, bodyboarding, surfing, hiking, camp cooking, and lots of warm campfires. We will provide all of the transportation, food, equipment and more!

We also have scholarships available for students in financial need. If you are interested in this trip, please check out this registration page.

Attention students! Just a friendly reminder that, as a student at George Fox, the Chehalem Aquatic and Fitness Center (1802 Haworth Ave.) offers free memberships to you at their facility. Be sure to take advantage of this resource and the many others as a student!

The sidewalk south of the track is closed to pedestrian traffic. Pedestrians journeying to Wheeler from Ross will need to cut across the football field to the gate in front of Wheeler.

The sidewalk will be closed from the Alumni Plaza to the external stairs on the south side of Wheeler while the sidewalk is being reconstructed. The reconstructed sidewalk is expected to open on Thursday, Feb. 15. Thank you!

– Plant Services

The university will observe a mid-semester holiday on Friday, Feb. 16. Offices and departments will be closed. Graduate students should check with their program director about their class schedules on Thursday and Friday (Feb. 15-16).

Use this Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to tell your friends, family and/or significant other you appreciate them.

Join the Arts & Crafts Club for a Valentine’s Day card-making event on Friday, Feb. 9, in Hoover 203 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. to spread the love by handcrafting or decorating personalized valentines. Craft materials (and chocolate!) will be provided.

Both students and employees are welcome! Contact Lilly McAfee at lmcafee19@georgefox.edu with any questions.

In celebration of Black History Month (Feb. 1-29), the Intercultural Resource Center has compiled recommendations for engagement, crowdsourced from the George Fox community for the George Fox community. Check them out here.

This resource lists events at George Fox and in Portland, a playlist to listen to, art exhibitions to visit – including one from George Fox’s own Marvin Eans – and more. Be sure to check it out as you engage and celebrate this month.

Note: First on the event list, as a kickoff to Black History Month, is a cookout hosted by Student Activities and the Black Student Union in Klages at 7 p.m. tomorrow night (Friday). Come join us!

Happy Black History Month, George Fox!

Intramurals has opened its half-season sports, which include ping pong, floor hockey, and five-on-five coed basketball. These sports all occur on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and championships are the final week of February. Sign-ups close this Friday, Feb. 2, so register now on IMLeagues.

We’re also hosting three tournaments in February, in six-on-six volleyball, pickleball, and cornhole. More information can be found on IMLeagues.

Intramurals are open to both students and employees!

If you have any questions, email intramurals@georgefox.edu

Please join the College of Physical Therapy for our 10th annual research symposium from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 7, in the Medical Sciences Building. Physical therapy doctoral faculty and third-year students will showcase various rehabilitation research topics.

If you have any questions, please contact Samantha Skaggs at sskaggs@georgefox.edu.

The Sources of Strength Club is launching for the spring! As an upstream suicide prevention program, we strive to build relationships, help our community to connect with sources of resilience and hope, and have fun doing it.

If you’d like to get involved, or you have ideas for ways to improve wellbeing and mental health in our community, or you’d like to be trained, please let us know on this interest form.

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

This year, the university selected Providence Medical Group to provide the on-campus medical care for students, with medical visits charged to the student’s insurance plan. We are pleased to announce that there is now a fund to assist with “out-of-pocket” costs that exceed $75 per visit (after your insurance pays its portion of the medical charges).

If you receive a bill for more than $75 (after your insurance processes a claim), please call 503-683-1097 and they will provide financial assistance. (Note: This financial assistance is available to any student who has had a medical visit this academic year, including during the fall semester.)

Do you have any low-back pain? Our doctor of physical therapy students (along with licensed clinicians) will have a chance to evaluate your low back and set you up for success while getting you back to what you want/love to do!

Join us for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program’s patient evaluation day from 8 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, April 10, in the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd).

If you would like to participate/sign up/want more information, please email Li-Zandre Philbrook (lphilbrook@georgefox.edu) for a spot. This will be a free event.

Do you have any neck or upper-back pain? Our physical therapy students (along with licensed clinicians) will have a chance to evaluate your neck and upper back and set you up for success while getting you back to what you want/love to do!

The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program will host a DPT patient evaluation day from 8 to 11:30 a.m. on Monday, March 11, in the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd).

If you would like to participate/sign up/want more information, please email Li-Zandre Philbrook at lphilbrook@georgefox.edu for a spot. This will be a free event.

Interested in becoming a networking pro? Do you want to impress others with your networking skills? The PRSSA (Public Relations Student Society of America) and the Business Club are teaming up to help the George Fox community sharpen their networking skills!

We will be providing some tips on networking, and we will have a comfortable environment for students to practice networking with their peers. We’ll meet at 6 p.m. this Thursday, Feb. 1, in Hoover 103. Snacks will be provided, and all majors are welcome!

Reach out to Stefani Peden at speden21@georgefox.edu with any questions.