The Daily Bruin

Join the George Fox Students for Life Club at the Oregon March for Life this Saturday, Jan. 28! Thousands of Oregonians will be gathering at the Oregon Capitol in Salem for the first March for Life since the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

The band will begin playing at 2:15 p.m., with speakers starting at 2:30 p.m. The Oregon March for Life will begin immediately following. We will leave George Fox at 1 p.m.

If you plan to go and/or need a ride, please fill out this form.

If you have any questions or comments, feel free to reach out to Abby Antonov at aantonov21@georgefox.edu.

Come join us tomorrow (Wednesday) between 2:15 and 2:45 p.m., for Contemplative Worship in Hoover 250. We will have a time of silent waiting on Christ and prayer. Spiritual life credit is available.

Paul Anderson will be leading a Life Group, translating Women’s Speaking Justified by Scripture, by Margaret Fell (the Mother of Quakerism), into Modern English. She wrote it in Lancaster Castle in 1664, imprisoned for having open worship in her home.

Sign up here, and contact Paul for more information at panderso@georgefox.edu.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting Scholarship Summit on campus this Friday, Jan 27.

With around 700 visitors expected on campus, we are asking students and employees to consider parking in alternative parking lots to ensure enough parking for visitors in the Stevens, Hoover, and Bauman lots. Alternate parking can be found in the 99W lot, Austin Sports Complex lot, or street parking as possible.

If you have any questions, contact Lauren Hill at hilll@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2245.

The Office for Spiritual Life is hosting Life Groups this spring (the weeks of Jan. 30 through March 13).

Life Groups are small groups of undergraduate students who meet together for prayer, Bible study and fellowship. Groups meet weekly (for seven weeks) for 60 to 90 minutes. This spring, our groups will be either in person or via zoom.

Life Groups through the Office for Spiritual Life will also be SPIL credit eligible if led by a George Fox faculty or staff member. To sign up, please fill out this form by Wednesday, Jan. 25.

Most Life Groups will begin the week of Jan. 30. Your Life Group leader will contact you with additional details by the Friday prior to the start of your group.

If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Spiritual Life Office at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

The Ping Pong Club is starting up again this semester, and all staff and students are invited to come play and have fun.

Every week, the Ping Pong Club sets up some tables in the Hadlock Student Center’s gym. We provide paddles and balls, but you are also welcome to bring your own. Similar to Ultimate Frisbee, there are no costs or obligations to participate; all skill levels are welcome.

We meet every Wednesday, including this week, in Hadlock from 5:15 to 6:25 p.m.

Please email nredmanbrown20@georgefox.edu or ewelborn21@georgefox.edu with any questions.

This Wednesday, Jan. 25, camps from around the Northwest will be on campus to talk with you about the summer employment opportunities they have available.

They will be in Canyon Commons from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please take the opportunity to stop by and see what Christian camping is all about and how you may benefit by being a paid camp counselor.

Contact Wade Witherspoon at wwitherspoon@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Looking to blow off some steam? Join the Fencing Club today (Friday) from 5 to 6 p.m. in Hadlock’s large fitness studio. All are welcome.

We’ll be teaching disengages, and our game of the day is tribal warfare. See you there!

If you have any questions, reach out to the club’s vice president, Shianna Deck-Ugelstad (sdeckugelstad@georgefox.edu).

Join us tonight for one of our most thrilling traditional campus activities, the Polar Plunge!

Take the plunge with your friends tonight (Friday) at 7 p.m., in Hess Creek right here on campus. The first 350 to take the plunge will receive a limited-edition sweater. Come enjoy a hot beverage after your plunge as well. We can’t wait to see you all there!

In addition, don’t forget to sign up for The Dating Game (previously known as The Bachelor & Bachelorette). This was one of our highest-rated events last year, so you won’t want to miss it. The event kicks off at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, in Bauman Auditorium. Register to be a contestant here.

In addition, here are some more events coming up soon:

• Black History Trivia Kickoff: Friday, Feb. 3, at 7 p.m. in Canyon Commons
• Sadie Hawkins: Friday, Feb. 17, and Saturday, Feb. 18, at 8:30 p.m. at Portland Spirit

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Come join the Arts & Crafts Club tomorrow (Saturday) from 3 to 6 p.m. in Hoover 203 to enjoy hot cocoa, fireplace ambiance and music, all while crafting mug cozies, paper snowflakes and magazine Christmas trees. We hope to see you there!

If you want to know more about the Arts & Crafts Club, contact Laura Conover (lconover19@georgefox.edu).

The Comic Book Club is hosting its Welcome Back Bash tonight (Friday) at 7 p.m. in Hoover 207.

The event includes entertainment and snacks. We’ll be talking about what shows and movies were released over break and fun activities to look forward to this semester.

Hanging out with the Comic Book Club is a good way to unwind from a busy week and get to know fellow students. Don’t know anything about comics? Don’t worry! Members vary in terms of their knowledge of comic books and commitment to different fandoms. We hope to see you there!

If you have any questions about the Comic Book Club, reach out to Maggie Hartley (mhartley20@georgefox.edu).

Aiming to learn and serve alongside partners in proximity to disaster relief, recovery and development efforts, the Office for Spiritual Life is recruiting a group of eight to 12 students to spend spring break in Whatcom County, Washington, and work alongside World Renew DRS partners in the area from the Whatcom Long Term Recovery Group.

Whatcom County is the home of the Nooksack River, which had historic flooding in November 2021. (Read more about the flooding here and see a short video here.)

To cultivate spiritual growth-rich environments for students, our partners and the communities we serve, we engage participants in daily rhythms of solitude, prayer, shared cooking/meals, meaningful service and learning, Bible study, worship, individual and team reflection, immersion in outdoor nature and local cultures, recreation, and fun.

Undergraduate participants will also be eligible to gain up to five SpiL/chapel elective credits for this experience.

If there is an overabundance of interest from students and employees, an additional SpiL Trip will be added to serve World Renew partners in neighboring Okanogan County, Washington, in their continued recovery from wildfires in 2021.

George Fox employees who would like to participate in a SpiL Trip are encouraged to apply to be a SpiL trip mentor.

• Dates: Spring break, March 25 to April 1
• Cost per person: $175 ($50 deposit due Jan. 25)
• Application deadline: Feb. 19
• Mandatory training dates: 7 to 8 p.m. March 7, 14 and 21

If you’re interested in assisting Whatcom County’s recovery, sign up here.

University Recreation is offering two one-day classes for badminton and basketball:

• Intro to Badminton: Friday, Jan. 20, from noon to 1 p.m.
• Intro to Basketball: Saturday, Jan. 21, from 2 to 4 p.m.

Sign up for these classes to get ready for the upcoming intramural season, or simply to learn some new skills and have a good time! These classes are open to everyone and will be taught be UREC intramural sports staff.

Sign up on IMLeagues with this link. Questions? Email intramurals@georgefox.edu.

Join us today (Wednesday) from 2:15 to 2:45 p.m. in Hoover 250 for Contemplative Worship, a time of quiet waiting on the Lord and praying together. SpiL Credit is available!

If you have any questions, please contact Paul Anderson (panderso@georgefox.edu).

In order to accommodate new schedules for the upcoming semester, weekly Chess Club meetings will now be held from 6 to 8 p.m. every Thursday in Murdock 209 for the rest of the semester.

If you have any questions, please email Kiernen McTaggart (kmctaggart22@georgefox.edu).

The Stewards of Sustainability Club is partnering with our campus coffee provider, Caravan Coffee! On Thursday, Feb. 9, we will go on a tour of their roasting warehouse and coffee shop to taste some coffee and learn about their sustainable practices.

There are two time slots available between 9 and 10 a.m. Sign up here by Wednesday, Feb. 1, to reserve your spot!

If you have any questions about the event or the Stewards of Sustainability Club, reach out to Lilly McAfee (lmcafee19@georgefox.edu).

One way people can support the food bank at the Bruin Community Pantry is to order items off the Amazon wish list.

Follow this link to find items to donate.

When prompted, use this address for mailing:
Bruin Community Pantry
414 N. Meridian St. Box 6148
Newberg, OR 97132

Please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwithers@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Join us for RESONATE 2023 to see and savor the goodness, truth and beauty of Christianity. The Apologetics Initiative is partnering with Reasons to Believe, Confident Christianity, Ratio Christi and more to explore why the Christian story continues to compel and allure us.

Authors, scientists, musicians and philosophers from around the country will join us for this two-day event on George Fox’s campus.

RESONATE 2023 kicks off Friday, Feb. 17, at 6:30 p.m. with a performance by singer-songwriter Jon Guerra and with our emcee Dominic Done introducing our speakers.

On Saturday, Feb. 18, our three speakers will give lectures followed by moderated discussions. Doors open at 8 a.m., and the first lecture begins at 9 a.m. in Canyon Commons.

Here are your RESONATE 2023 speakers and their topics:

• Mary Jo Sharp: “Deconstruction and Doubt: Holding onto Faith When Others Are Letting Go”
• Greg Ganssle: “Deepest Desires and the Christian Story”
• Fazale “Fuz” Rana: “God is an Artist”

Register here for free!

Come play soccer with a group of students every Friday night from 8 to 10 p.m.

No advanced skills are needed. Come for a little bit or stay the whole time. This is a community of people who want to play soccer together and have a good time. All ranges of skill are welcome, from beginner to pro.

Join us at the following locations on these dates:

Friday, Jan. 20: Stoffer Family Stadium football field (enter via Duke).

Friday, Jan. 27, and the rest of the semester: Austin soccer field (park by the tennis bubble).

Contact mbrewer20@georgefox.edu if you have any questions or want to play.

The Hadlock Student Center is open for normal hours of operation today, Jan. 16. Come in and try our new multi-station cable machine in the fitness center or spend some time playing pickleball, badminton, volleyball, basketball or rock climbing!

Stop in anytime from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.