The Daily Bruin

Please join us to learn from past and current first-generation students about their journey navigating graduate school. They will discuss their graduate school experiences, how to prepare, and questions to consider. This event is open to all students, employees and alumni!

Join us at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 1, in Hoover 105. We will provide snacks and drinks. See you then!

Here’s a list of our wonderful panelists:

• Romare Ashford, graduate assistant for Pennington Residence Hall
• Hannah Jackson, MA, Academic Resource Center coordinator
• Stephanie Lopez, MS, pastor of operations and digital communications
• Mitzi Martinez, MS, leadership development coordinator and analyst
• Travis Pickell, PhD, MDiv, assistant professor of theology & ethics; director, Character Virtue Initiative

Contact Jesse Cetz at jcetz@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Tomorrow (Saturday), from 10 a.m. to noon, UREC is offering a one-day self-defense workshop.

Learn to defend yourself with Mason Bertrand, a certified and experienced student instructor. In this class, you will learn realistic tactics and techniques to defend yourself from an attacker, regardless of their size, strength, and fighting strategy. As an added bonus, you’ll also develop superior physical fitness while having a blast!

This workshop will be free of charge. To join, sign up through IMLeagues.

Please email Angel Glockling at aglockling@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The dance team is hosting a garage sale fundraiser tomorrow (Saturday). We’ll have tons of interesting items for sale, so you won’t want to miss it. Swing by 1902 N. Valeri Drive anytime between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

If you can’t make it but would still like to donate, email Clara Cimijotti at ccimijotti19@georgefox.edu. We hope to see you there!

This is a gentle reminder that online orders carry a forfeiture clause in the fine print: Any online order not picked up after 45 days of the order being placed is considered abandoned and becomes property of the bookstore.

Several orders are already in this category, so please come pick up your books.

Questions? Contact Laura King at 1478mgr@follet.com.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting Scholarship Summit on campus tomorrow (Friday). With 600-plus visitors expected on campus, we are asking George Fox students and employees to help extend the Be Known promise throughout the day.

Here’s what you can keep in mind:

• Use street parking instead of campus parking lots. Guests will be arriving on campus Friday morning between 8 and 8:30 a.m. and will fill all the main campus parking lots.
• Be mindful of guests in your living area. There will be housing tours circulating through Edwards, Gulley, Pennington, and HMS from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tour groups will be viewing dorm lobbies and a room on the first floor of each dorm.
• Plan for a busier than usual Canyon Commons. Guests will use the main server line and will be encouraged to dine in CCD 101-103. If you see a family looking for a spot to sit, invite them to join you!

If you have questions, email visit@georgefox.edu or call Lauren Hill at 503-554-2245.

The city of Newberg will be changing out the water meter associated with the Murdock Library today (Thursday). The water will be off from 12:30 to 5 p.m.

When the water is first restored, it may look cloudy. The line should clear if you continue to run the water.

If you have any questions, please contact Plant Services at plantservices@georgefox.edu. Thank you!

Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines and boosters are available at the Health and Counseling Center tomorrow (Friday) between 9 a.m. and noon, and from 1 to 4 p.m. Please call 503-554-2340 to schedule an appointment.

Get your swing shoes on and come join the Swing Dance Club’s special Electro Swing Night this Saturday, Jan. 29, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the FoxHole!

Have you wanted to try out swing dance, but prefer fast electronic dance music? You’ll be pleased to hear these musical genres combine to form an energetic new style called “electro swing.” Put on your most colorful clothing and get ready to dance the night away to this fresh new sound!

• From 6:30 to 7 p.m. is the basic lesson, where you’ll learn everything you need to know.
• From 7 to 7:30 p.m. is the intermediate lesson, when we’ll be teaching solo-dancing and shuffle moves.
• From 7:30 to 9 p.m. is the free dance period, the perfect time to enjoy yourself and dance the night away.

Dancers of all skill levels welcome! If you have any questions, email Mark Berglin at mberglin19@georgefox.edu.

Second-year physical therapy students invite you to be a part of a learning experience that will advance physical therapy students’ knowledge and skills. We are seeking volunteers for a lab screening session scheduled between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. on Monday, March 7, in the Medical Science Building.

Participation will include:

• Filling out past medical history/current concerns paperwork (if any)
• Agreeing to physical therapy students checking vital signs
• Bringing a list of current medications (both prescription and over the counter)
• Be questioned by PT students regarding any current issues/complaints of illness or injury

A half hour or one hour of your time is greatly appreciated by the students and offers a welcome opportunity for them to get to know you and serve their community.

If you would like to participate or have any questions, please contact Rebecca Dobler at rdobler@georgefox.edu.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting Scholarship Summit on campus this Friday, Jan. 28. With 600-plus visitors expected on campus, we are asking George Fox students and employees to help extend the Be Known promise throughout the day.

Here’s what you can keep in mind:

• Use street parking instead of campus parking lots. Guests will be arriving on campus Friday morning between 8 and 8:30 a.m. and will fill all the main campus parking lots.
• Be mindful of guests in your living area. There will be housing tours circulating through Edwards, Gulley, Pennington, and HMS from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tour groups will be viewing dorm lobbies and a room on the first floor of each dorm.
• Plan for a busier than usual Canyon Commons. Guests will use the main server line and will be encouraged to dine in CCD 101-103. If you see a family looking for a spot to sit, invite them to join you!

If you have questions, email visit@georgefox.edu or call Lauren Hill at 503-554-2245.

Wednesday, Feb. 2, marks National Girls and Women in Sports Day, and we would love to extend an invitation to all girls teams (youth and high school levels) to join us at our women’s basketball game that night at 6 p.m. as we take on the Linfield Wildcats.

We will be inviting youth teams onto the court during halftime, where they will be honored as our next generation of female athletes by our current collegiate athletes. We are excited to take this opportunity to recognize these girls for all their hard work and inspire them to keep pursuing their passions in sports!

If you are interested in attending, please email nknipe20@georgefox.edu with an estimated headcount and your team name. This will ensure free admission. We encourage the girls to wear their jerseys so that we can easily identify teams as they arrive.

Questions? Contact Elise Trask at etrask@georgefox.edu.

The period for textbook refunds closes tomorrow (Thursday) at the Bruin Store’s closing time of 5 p.m. In semesters past the refund date was two days after the drop deadline; this year we are extending it for extenuating circumstances.

Contact Laura King at 1478mgr@follet.com with any questions.

If you have experience with horses and miss cleaning stalls, grooming, and general barn clean-up, attend an information meeting to find out how to volunteer with Hoof Prints in the Sand Horse Rescue.

If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please email Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Silver Falls State Park, often regarded as the “crown jewel” of all Oregon State Parks, is the largest state park in all of Oregon and has more than 10 different waterfalls.

Join University Recreation’s OREC outing on Sunday, Jan. 30, to explore the trails at Silver Falls and to take some amazing photos of spectacular waterfalls. The hiking on this trip will be moderate, but not difficult. This trip is open to all George Fox students, and no prior outdoor or hiking experience is necessary.

Questions? Contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

The city of Newberg will be changing out the water meter associated with Murdock Library tomorrow (Thursday). The water will be off from 12:30 to 5 p.m.

When the water is first restored, it may look cloudy. The line should clear if you continue to run the water.

If you have any questions, please contact Plant Services at plantservices@georgefox.edu. Thank you!

HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) is a total body conditioning exercise that involves both strength and cardio. Each week, different major muscle groups are targeted through a variety of exercises. From beginners to fitness fanatics, this class will meet you where you’re at and push you to go further.

HIIT class meets on Thursdays at 8 a.m. in the Hadlock Student Center. Sign up through IMLeagues.

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

Interested in learning how to exercise better? Join swim coach Jason Hunter for a functional training class that focuses on developing strength and mobility through bodyweight exercises.

Whether you’re looking to learn effective movements for strength training with minimal equipment, or hoping to shift these techniques to the weight room, this class will help ensure you’re practicing the classic movements safely.

Functional Training happens every Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Hadlock Student Center. Sign up on IMLeagues.

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

George Fox University Theatre is pleased to announce that its production of Godspell: 2012 Revised Version opens Thursday, Jan. 27.

Performances in Wood-Mar Auditorium are scheduled as follows:

• Thursday-Saturday, Jan. 27-29 and Feb. 3-5, at 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday matinees: Jan. 30 and Feb. 6 at 2 p.m.

You can purchase tickets here or by calling the performing arts box office at 503-554-2670.

All patrons must be masked – there are no exceptions. Our ticketing system will automatically place one empty seat on either side of your ticket purchase to create extra space between you and the patrons next to you. Please choose the gray seats to seat your entire party together with no spaces between you. The system will add the gray/COVID seat after your purchase is complete. We encourage all patrons to be vaccinated to help protect our actors and fellow audience members from COVID-19.

Students may acquire free tickets for Thursday night performances. George Fox faculty and staff are entitled to one free ticket for the run of the show. Both options may be selected when you purchase or select your tickets in our online ticketing system. Please use your George Fox email address when ordering.

For details or assistance, email Kathy Harris at kharris@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2670.

“During spring break in March 2013, our 23-year-old daughter, Mary Owen, a George Fox student and outdoor adventurer, went missing.”

The George Fox Library is pleased to host Shelli and Bruce Owen for a “Fox at the Fireside” presentation about their book, Mountain Rescue, at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 4, at in the Murdock Library.

Shelli and Bruce will share their story, including the true events they wrote about in their book, and the process of writing the book itself. This will be a casual conversation in the library’s fireplace commons.

Learn more about the event and the Owens’ book here.

Questions? Contact Kate Wimer at kwimer@georgefox.edu.

We are offering a barre class this semester!

Barre class is a workout that blends elements from different exercise styles including ballet, pilates and yoga. Our barre classes are open to first-timers, and your instructor will use hands-on guidance to help you get used to moving your body in new ways.

This class is taught by Grace Ammon and takes place in the Hadlock Student Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5 p.m. If you would like to join, sign up on IMLeagues.

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