The Daily Bruin

Join us this afternoon between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. for the Stewards of Sustainability Club’s first meeting of the semester! We’ll gather in Lemmons 15.

We will be deciding what activities our members want to focus on this semester. Some possibilities include litter clean-ups, learning the importance of purchasing local items, learning garden basics, and making natural cleaning products.

Students and employees are welcome to attend, so join us! We would love to hear more unique ideas that would interest the George Fox community.

Contact Sydney Schroeder at sschroeder18@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Circuit training uses circuits, games and intervals to build strength and endurance. It’s taught by Jennifer McCue and is offered on Mondays and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the Hadlock Student Center.

Equipment will be provided. Bring a smile and get ready to discover how strong you truly are! Sign up on IMLeagues.

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

The Wineskin is accepting submissions! The theme for this semester is “commonplace,” so send us your best poems, stories, essays, and artwork in that stream of thought; we welcome thematic interpretation.

The editors are open to a wide range of styles and subject matter, but we are particularly looking for work that pushes boundaries and surprises us with its artistic approach and perspective of the world.

All are welcome to submit, including employees and those who are not members of the George Fox community!

Submission Guidelines:

• Poetry and prose manuscripts must be submitted as a Word document, in Times New Roman, 12-point font. Please title your pieces and remove your name from the document.
• Limit all prose to 1,000 words and send no more than five poems per submission.
• For artwork: Files should be named as the title of your piece, followed by your name. Please remove all watermarks from your work.
• All work should be submitted through our website. Submissions close at midnight on Friday, Feb. 25.

Questions? Contact Jaime Miller at jmiller18@georgefox.edu.

Morning yoga is taught by Amelia Wentz and happens every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30 a.m. in the Hadlock Fitness Studio.

Start your day by prioritizing your personal wellness through a Hatha/Vinyasa blend, with a focus on warming up and working the core and body. Equipment is provided.

Sign up on IMLeagues. Please email Angel Glockling (aglockling@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

According to recent studies, college student counseling requests have increased by over 30% – and more than 70% of college students have experienced increased stress and anxiety due to COVID-19. 

The Health and Counseling Center offers free counseling to all Newberg students, and the beginning of the semester is a great time to start counseling because we have the greatest availability. Whether for anxiety, depression, relationship issues or other mental health needs, our short-term model helps more than 350 students each year. 

Call us today if we can be of service. You can reach us at 503-554-2340.

Learning Support Services (LSS) is hosting an open house from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today (Friday) in the Murdock Library.

LSS includes the Academic Resource Center and Disability & Accessibility Services. Stop by for hot chocolate with marshmallows and whipped cream! Sign up for an ARC appointment, talk about disability accommodations, or just enjoy a hot beverage.

Contact Andrea Byerley (abyerley@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Have you ever wanted to reenact a glorious large-scale medieval fantasy battle? If so, now’s your chance!

Join the Fencing Club and the Critical Hit Club for their live action role play (LARP) collaboration from 4:30 to 6 p.m. today (Friday) on Hadlock’s basketball court. All students and faculty are welcome, and no prior experience or gear is required.

What is LARP? It’s essentially a battle with foam-padded melee weaponry corresponding to a storyline. Choose your side! Will you join the fight for honor and glory with the Fencing Club or defend what’s rightfully yours with the Critical Hit Club?

Costumes are encouraged. Personal foam weapons are allowed but will be subject to pre-approval.

Interested? fill out this form to RSVP. For more information, contact Mark Berglin at mberglin19@georgefox.edu.

This semester, UREC has added a new restorative yoga class on Saturdays at 2 p.m. This class is taught by Amelia Wentz and will focus on gentle stretching, calm breathing, and tranquil movements.

Sign up through IMLeagues and email Angel Glockling (aglockling@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Join University Recreation from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Jan. 29, for a one-day self-defense workshop!

Mason Bertrand, a certified and experienced student instructor, will teach you 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. Sign up through IMLeagues and email Angel Glockling (aglockling@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

University Recreation is hosting a spring “Gearage Sale” at the Hadlock Student Center from 3 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 18, that you won’t want to miss! Items for sale will include stand-up paddleboards, longboards, sleeping bags, backpacks, daypacks, trekking poles and many accessory items.

Have something to sell? Students, employees, family members and community members can sell their outdoor recreation, sporting goods and fitness equipment at the sale by using a consignment option. Twenty percent of the proceeds from consignment sales will go toward a new student financial assistance fund that helps students participate in outdoor trips and activities who would otherwise struggle to do so because of financial difficulties.

Donations of equipment and cash are encouraged. All proceeds from the sale of donated equipment will go toward the student financial assistance fund. Have something sitting around in your garage or basement? Let us know! Drop it off and we’ll try selling it to benefit our students!

Interested in selling or donating something? Read the Seller’s Agreement and fill out this form.

Please spread the word about this event to your friends, colleagues and neighbors. Contact Sam Nofziger at snofziger20@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Do you like to trek in the mountains during the winter? Would you like to learn more about how to do this safely? If so, come to our workshop this Monday, Jan. 24.

This Backcountry Snow Safety workshop will help you identify potential hazards to avoid and will teach other principles that will help you travel more safely on your next snowshoeing, skiing or climbing adventure.

This workshop is free and open to all students, employees and family members. If you plan to come, register here ahead of time and meet at the Hadlock Student Center Monday at 7 p.m.

Have questions? Email jfuentes19@georgefox.edu.

University Recreation is hosting a one-hour information session about employment for the 2022-23 academic year at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, in the Hadlock Student Center.

We are currently hiring for:

• Intramural sports supervisors
• Exercise coaches
• Customer service representatives

If you’re interested in any of these positions, we welcome you to learn more about them tonight at our information session! Applications can be found on Handshake.

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

The Health and Counseling Center will be offering Moderna COVID vaccines and boosters at clinics in Canyon Commons from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, and from 8:30 a.m. to noon Friday, Jan. 21. No appointments are necessary, and vaccinations will be given on a first-come, first-served basis.

Questions? Contact Molly Hickok at mhickok@georgefox.edu.

It is always good to be prepared for an emergency! Check out the following links for some basic emergency tools, tips, and resources.

• Make a Plan
• Helpful Information for an Earthquake
• Tips on Fire Safety
• First Aid Kits/CPR and AED

If you have questions, feel free to contact Campus Public Safety or the student life office. Be well!

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.