The Daily Bruin

All George Fox financial aid counselors will be away at the Oregon Association of Financial Aid Administrators conference Wednesday, Feb. 6, through Friday, Feb. 8. They will be back to serve students and their families Monday, Feb. 11.

This conference provides important updates to federal regulations as well as valuable training on aid administration. Please e-mail your counselor in their absence or call the SFS main line (503-554-2231) if you have an urgent matter to discuss. We will do our best to assist you.

This is the perfect job for anyone who loves being outside and wants to help keep our campus looking beautiful. Students have the privilege of working with Plant Services, the largest department on campus. Responsibilities include weeding, mowing, raking, trimming, edging and other outdoor work. Applicants must be self-motivated and willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

You need to qualify for Federal Work Study to work on campus, and a valid driver’s license is required.

Applications are available on the Human Resources website. You must complete a new application, even if you are currently or have previously been employed by the university.

Send applications to:
Debby O’Kelley Box 6439, or dokelley@georgefox.edu.

Tests are one of the most common stressors for students. Rick Muthiah (Dean of Learning Support Services) will share tips for mastering course content, preparing for tests, and developing tools for taking tests at a session, “Effective Test-Taking and Other Secrets to Success,” tomorrow (Friday). Join us from 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. in EHS 102.

Faculty members, please let your students know about this opportunity.

Questions? Contact Rick at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.

Some of our best Career Services’ resources are available to you on MyGFU:

• Optimal Resume (now Optimal Career) is a system of professional job-search tools including resume, cover letter, eportfolio, website builders and skills assessment along with interview practice. Any work you complete in Optimal Resume can be sent to the review center where it will be reviewed by a professional in the Career Services office (small fee attached).

• Sigi3 is a comprehensive career-planning system available free of charge. It can help you establish and understand a career direction through career assessments, occupational exploration and careers by major. Your activity is recorded in a portfolio which can be brought to the career office with you if you want further consultation.

• BruinCareers is our state-of-the-art jobs database and employer directory. It has event information and registration along with a resource library. Please go in and build a profile so you can access this valuable information, including student employment, internships and full-time employment opportunities.

Additional valuable resources include our staff located on the first floor of Stevens. Come meet us and let’s do careers together. Contact information: careers.georgefox.edu, careers@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2330.

Calling all GFU students with a heart for service:

This weekend James Project needs YOU! We will be partnering with Faith In Action, which is an organization committed to serving and meeting needs in the Newberg area.

We are needed this week to do some yardwork and house cleaning at two different homes in Newberg. Doing this is a huge blessing to the people in need of these services.

The time commitment is from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m., this Saturday, February 2nd.

If you’re interested in being the hands & feet of Christ this weekend and blessing those in our surrounding community, or would like know more, RSVP to James Project Coordinator, Miranda D’Agostini at mdagostini11@georgefox.edu.

The last day of January is today, Thursday, the 31st. Make sure you turn in your January time sheets to your supervisor at the end of your last shift of the month. You cannot be paid without your supervisor’s signature.

Be sure your name and ID number is typed or printed legibly at the top, it is complete and accurate, and you have signed it. Payday is on Friday, Feb. 15. If you forget to turn in your time sheet on time, you may not get paid on the 15th.

You received a raise! Oregon minimum wage is now $8.95.

Thank you!
– Human Resources

If becoming a teacher appeals to you, and you are not earning your degree in education, please contact Beth Molzahn in grad admissions to learn your next step toward an Initial Teaching License via the Master of Arts in Teaching program right here at George Fox!

E-mail Beth at bmolzahn@georgefox.edu or call her at 503-554-2264.

Join us for the second installment of the spring Liberal Arts and Critical Issues series this Monday, Feb. 4, in Hoover 105. The theme of this spring’s lecture series is “State of the Union.”

Monday’s session runs from 7 to 8 p.m. and features Donna Beegle, president of Communication Across Barriers. Donna will present “The Future of the American Dream … Fact or Fiction: Poverty Realities,” in which she will share her journey out of poverty along with the insight she’s learned from conducting 20-plus years of research and work on breaking poverty barriers.

The same session is presented from 4:40 to 5:40 p.m.; however, it is recommended that the general public attend the evening session, if possible.

Questions? Contact Paul Otto at ext. 2676 or potto@georgefox.edu.

Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of students entering George Fox next fall?

If so, come learn about the peer advisor role in the revamped First Year Seminar program. There will be an informational meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 6, at 9 p.m. in Stevens 209.

Bring your questions to the meeting or, if you can’t make the meeting, e-mail Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.

Peer advisor applications will be available soon and will be due Friday, March 1.

Looking to try something new this semester? It’s not too late to join a club or group!

Come to the first floor of Stevens between 4 and 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, and Friday, Feb. 8, and talk with representatives from many of the clubs on campus.

Questions? Want to get your club involved? Contact Tracy Berg at tberg09@georgefox.edu.

The Missions Fair is back on campus this Monday, Feb. 4, in the Cap and Gown Room. It will start at 11:30 a.m. (right after chapel) and go until 2:30 p.m. This is a great opportunity to connect with organizations that love working with people and sharing God’s love.

Make sure to check it out!

Also, I would really appreciate it if there could be some people willing to volunteer to help me set up at around 8 a.m. If you can help, please e-mail me at jarcigaolvera12@georgefox.edu. You can also contact me if you have questions about the fair.

Blessings!
Jorge Arciga

Friday, Feb. 1, 4 p.m. – Men’s tennis vs. Cal-Davis (Tualatin Hills Tennis Center, Beaverton, Ore.)
Friday, Feb. 1, 6 p.m. – Women’s basketball vs. Willamette (Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym)
Friday, Feb. 1, 8 p.m. – Men’s basketball vs. Willamette (Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym)
Saturday, Feb. 2, 6 p.m. – Women’s basketball vs. Linfield (Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym)
Saturday, Feb. 2, 8 p.m. – Men’s basketball vs. Linfield (Wheeler Sports Center/Miller Gym)

These are the final two regular-season home games for the Bruin basketball teams. Senior players will be honored in pre-game ceremonies on Saturday.

On Friday and Saturday, the Student-Athlete Advisory Council will hold a “coin drive” during the basketball games to raise funds for the Women’s Athletic Performance Foundation, a support organization founded by former Bruin athlete Josh Priester. This is part of a competition among all the S-AAC groups in the Northwest Conference.

Saturday is the third annual “Bruin Madness” event at the basketball games. In addition to the featured games, the event includes an Indoor Tailgate Dinner Party, a KidZone, a Young Alumni Night at Abby’s Pizza, and a students’ “Postgame Blow Out.” Also, the Brewin’ Grounds Coffee Shop will be open. For complete details and to purchase tickets, visit this page or contact the alumni and parent relations office by calling 503-554-2134 or e-mailing alumni@georgefox.edu.

For more information, contact the sports information office at ext. 2926 or visit the athletics website at gfubruins.com.

Join us during the Friday chapel hour (10:40-11:30 a.m.) for a prayer walk through Newberg. We will meet in the quad outside the Bruin Den this Friday, Feb. 1. Dress warmly!

Questions? Contact Mary Owen at mowen10@georgefox.edu.

Would you like an opportunity to see the theatre department’s production of Mrs. Packard for free? If you volunteer to usher for one of the shows, you will get to see it free of charge. Below are the dates and times that ushers are needed.

• Thursday, Feb. 7: call time 6 p.m., show time 7:30 p.m.
• Friday, Feb. 8: call time 6 p.m., show time 7:30p.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 9: call time 6 p.m., show time 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday, Feb. 10: call time 12:30 p.m., show time 2 p.m.
• Thursday, Feb. 14: call time 6 p.m., show time 7:30 p.m.
• Friday, Feb. 15: call time 6 p.m., show time 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 16: call time 6 p.m., show time 7:30 p.m.

Please contact Parker Rundstrom at prundstrom10@georgefox.edu if you would like to take advantage of this opportunity.

Only a few days left until Bruin Madness III!

You don’t want to miss the Indoor Tailgate Party (use your card to get in if you are on the meal plan, $8 for adults, $5 for kids 12 & under). Come in your BlueZone shirt, get your face/hair painted, and make a poster to cheer on the teams. Take a photo with the new Bruin Mascot at the photobooth in the KidZone at the gym or compete against a friend in Bungee Basketball.

Honor our senior basketball players and then cheer them on as they play the Linfield Wildcats.

After the games head over to EHS for the PostGame Blow Out. Don’t forget to check out Bruin Grounds between 4-11 p.m. for their Bruin Madness specials. You don’t want to miss the third annual Bruin Madness!

Tests are one of the most common stressors for students. Rick Muthiah (Dean of Learning Support Services) will share tips for mastering course content, preparing for tests, and developing tools for taking tests at a session, “Effective Test-Taking and Other Secrets to Success,” this Friday, Feb. 1.

Join us from 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. in EHS 102. Faculty members, please let your students know about this opportunity.

Questions? Contact Rick at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.

Are you interested in auditioning for the spring play, Enchanted April, by Matthew Barber? It will be directed by Rhett Luedtke.

Audition info:

Monday, Feb. 11  (8:30-10:30 p.m.)
Callbacks: Feb. 12 & 13  (7 -10 p.m.)
Wood-mar Auditorium

Bring a 90-second contemporary, comedic monologue to your audition. Callbacks may involve movement. The audition sign-up sheet is located in Lemmons on the Theatre Call Board. It is advised to read the play before auditions.

E-mail Rhett at rluedtke@georgefox.edu for details.

There’s still time to register for the “How to Get Hired Seminar” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, in Hoover 102. Our wonderful speaker, Doug Rice, is a talent acquisition manager and has conducted more than 2,000 interviews! You won’t want to miss this opportunity to receive priceless resume-building and interviewing information!

To register, simply go to Bruin Careers (My GFU>Career Services>Bruin Careers) and click “register.”

Find out more about Twin Rocks Friends Camp and Conference Center from 10 a.m – 2 p.m. in the SUB Tuesday and Wednesday this week. They are recruiting for summer and year-round employment opportunities. Check out their website here.

The first Chinese class in this semester is set for tonight (Tuesday) from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the International House. Usually we spend the first half hour reviewing what we learned in the last session, and the following hour learning new things. So don’t worry if you cannot come until 7 p.m.

In the first class, you will have the first half hour to tell me what you want to learn and how you would like me to teach, and I will try to make this Chinese-learning experience as fun as possible. Free snacks will also be provided.

Hope to see you!
Yali He (yhe11@georgefox.edu)