The Daily Bruin

Did you know the population in Taiwan is only 3.9% Christian? If you are interested in making friends with college students in Taiwan, consider participating in a weekly one-hour Google Meet. By conversing with them in English, you can invite them to learn about the Christian faith.

If you choose to participate, you will be able to choose the most convenient day for your meeting, which will be at either 6 a.m. or 6 p.m.

Stop by the information table in Canyon Commons between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. today (Tuesday) for more details, or email pshih20@georgefox.edu.

Check out the most recent issue of The Crescent at gfucrescent.com! This issue’s stories include one student’s experience in The Bon, a report on Grammy-winning Johnaye Kendrick’s visit to campus, and advice from graduating seniors.

Drop by Canyon Commons today (Monday) between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. to visit with professionals from several Oregon school districts.

See what jobs they have available, practice your networking, and get some new information regarding your future in education.

Feel free to contact Wade Witherspoon at wwitherspoon@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Are you interested in Juniors Abroad for the 2025-26 school year?

The Center for Study Abroad is having an info night in Bauman tonight (Monday) from 6 to 8 p.m. You’ll have an opportunity to learn about the different trips being offered and go to informational sessions about your top two choices.

Also, keep an eye on our Instagram for some cool opportunities coming up. Follow us at gfu_abroad.

The Bridge Cafe and Maker’s Market will be closed today (Friday) due to the snow and icy conditions. We will do our best to open the main dining room by 8 a.m. for breakfast.

Are you interested in Juniors Abroad for the 2025-26 school year?

The Center for Study Abroad is having an info night in Bauman this Monday, Feb. 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. You’ll have an opportunity to learn about the different trips being offered and go to informational sessions about your top two choices.

Also, keep an eye on our Instagram for some cool opportunities coming up. Follow us at gfu_abroad.

Hey neighbors!

We’re excited to announce that Saturday Service is now up and running for the spring semester! Join us for a weekly opportunity to serve our community through Habitat for Humanity, The Wood Ministry, and ARK Pet Rescue.

This service event runs every Saturday through April 26, and volunteers earn one SpiL credit per service.

Click on the Helper Helper sign-up links to volunteer:

• Newberg Area Habitat: Help out with inventory and registering at the Restore or help build houses at the construction site
• The Wood Ministry of Newberg: Help split, stack and deliver wood alongside veterans and other volunteers serving to keep homes warm for the winter!
• Ark Pet Rescue: Come make a “pawsitive” impact with ARK Pet Rescue by cleaning litter boxes, sweeping and mopping, washing dishes, feeding the animals, tidying the guinea pig area, washing carriers, and assisting with other small tasks

More info about Saturday Service is available at this link. Questions? Contact Carena Hadi at chadi21@georgefox.edu

We look forward to serving with you!

Campus offices will be closed tomorrow (Friday) for the mid-semester holiday. The Murdock Library will be closed, but the 24-hour space will remain open.

The Bruin Store will also be closed on Friday.

George Fox will host an Education Fair on Monday, Feb. 17. It will be held in Canyon Commons from 10 to 1 p.m. There will be several educational institutions present, including the Salem-Keizer, Reynolds, Molalla, and Central school districts. Come talk with professionals about your future in education!

Contact Wade Witherspoon at wwitherspoon@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

Join us in the chapel on Friday, April 11, for a special Resonate concert featuring singer-songwriter and recording artist Jon Guerra. The doors will open at 6 p.m., and the concert will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Jon’s debut album, Little Songs, was released in 2015. He also composed music for Terrence Malick’s 2019 film, A Hidden Life. His first album of devotional music is Keeper of Days, which was followed by Ordinary Ways in 2023.

One review concluded, “as timely as it is, Guerra’s Ordinary Ways is also absolutely timeless. It’s basic Christianity, basic trust, basic worship, humbly set to song. It’s a slice of one bard’s devotional life, yet it joins a chorus of awestruck praise that has been unceasing for centuries and will echo on in the heavenly throngs, world without end.” Jon Guerra’s new EP, American Gospel, is out now. 

The Resonate banner flies over monthly seminars, ad hoc concerts, and biennial conferences organized by the George Fox Apologetics Initiative to showcase the goodness, truth, and beauty of Christianity. Join the Resonate mailing list here.

Today and tomorrow (Thursday and Friday) have the potential for wild winter weather, from freezing rain to snowy conditions. Safety is our top priority, and we ask that you take extra care when commuting, walking around campus, entering buildings, and moving between locations. Please keep the following in mind:

• Drive safely: Allow extra time for your commute and reduce your speed to account for slippery roads.
• Walk carefully: Watch for icy patches on sidewalks, parking lots and entryways. Use designated walkways whenever possible. Check out these safety tips.
• Report hazards: If you notice any areas with dangerous ice buildup, please report them to Plant Services or to your building monitor.

Let’s work together to ensure a safe and productive environment during these winter months. Thank you for your attention and cooperation. If you have any questions, contact Kim Knoernschild at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.

If you are in need of additional funds for food, please come to the Bruin Community Pantry on Thursday, Feb. 20, between 1 and 4:30 p.m. to meet with a representative from DHS (Department of Human Services) who can assist you in signing up for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).

If you need more information, please email Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Generation Connections and Crochet Club invite you to crochet hearts with Friendsview residents today (Wednesday)! Meet us in the Friendsview lobby at 3 p.m.

If you have questions, contact Atalia Fisher at afisher23@georgefox.edu.

Come join the George Fox Business Club for Networking Night in Canyon Commons on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 6 p.m. Learn networking tips and strategies, practice networking with upperclassmen, and prepare for the upcoming Collaboration Cafe event. All majors are welcome! We hope to see you there.

If you have questions, reach out to Kyla Albertson at kalbertson22@georgefox.edu.

We are senior kinesiology students looking for participants for our study assessing how fine motor skills and hand dexterity developed through piano and guitar practice transfer to general hand dexterity tasks unrelated to musical performance. We need both musicians and non-musician volunteers!

To participate, please fill out our Google Form. You will only need to come in for one session of testing.

For more information, please contact Hannah Mathis at hmathis22@georgefox.edu or Mandy Holyfield at mholyfield22@georgefox.edu.

Take advantage of the two-day flash sale at the Bruin Bookstore and get a pair of third-generation Apple AirPods for $99. This sale is online only, so head over to bkstr.com/georgefoxstore on Feb. 17 or Feb. 18.

The Bruin Bookstore will be open tomorrow (Thursday) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will be closed all day on Friday. Enjoy the mid-semester break!

Bon Appetit retail locations will have adjusted hours tomorrow (Thursday) and Friday.

• The Maker’s Market will close at 5 p.m. tomorrow and be closed all day on Friday.
• The Bridge Cafe will close at 2 p.m. tomorrow and be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday.
• The main dining room will operate with normal hours.

If there is inclement weather tomorrow and Friday, the dining hall will operate with the following hours:

• Breakfast: 8 to 10 a.m.
• Lunch: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Dinner: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Please visit georgefox.cafebonappetit.com or our Instagram @bonappetitgfu for confirmation of these hours. Please reach out to Katie Anderson at katie.anderson@cafebonappetit.com if you have any questions.

Looking to get professionally certified in outdoor medicine? University Recreation will be hosting a wilderness first aid course in just a few weeks. We will bring in professionally certified instructors that utilize classroom and lifelike scenario learning. Register here.

Contact Nathanael Freeman at freemann@georgefox.edu with questions.

Greetings! Due to the mid-semester break, the George Fox Chess Club will be meeting tomorrow (Wednesday) this week instead of Friday. As usual, the meeting will be from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Fischer random chess is a variation where the pieces start at different positions at the start of every game, forcing players to be creative.

Fill out the Chess Club Google Form to tell club leadership when the best time to meet would be for you.

If you have questions, contact Kiernen McTaggart at kmctaggart22@georgefox.edu