The Daily Bruin

Have you thought about going on Juniors Abroad in 2022, but aren’t sure if it’s possible due to your disability, mental health diagnosis, or chronic illness? Wondering how to navigate a trip with a medical condition?

Join the Center for Study Abroad and Disability and Accessibility Services for a Zoom meeting tonight (Wednesday) at 6 p.m. which will address all of these questions and more.

RSVP to Disability and Accessibility Services (das@georgefox.edu).

Have you heard? The ‘Loudest Dance You’ve Never Heard’ is back and quieter than ever! This Saturday, March 27, we’re stepping out of the library and onto the quad for a socially distanced dance, where the DJ will spin his music directly into your Bluetooth headphones.

The dance will be from 7 to 10 p.m., taking place in two sessions. The first session is from 7 to 8:15 p.m. and the second will be from 8:45 to 10 p.m.

Limited space is available. Sign up for a time slot here and check in at the dance to be given a pair of headphones.

Questions? Contact Student Activities (activities@georgefox.edu).

Kudos to Unique Page, from the Graduate School of Counseling, for designing a fun, interactive way to learn about Women’s History Month! Click on this link to join the QR Code Adventure!

In the spring of 2022, The engineering department will be offering a new elective class designed for non-engineering majors: Introduction to the Maker Hub (Class Code: ENGR 285).

The course will be heavily cohort-based with students working together to help each other, along with faculty and staff in the Maker Hub. The course is scheduled for Monday/Wednesday/Friday at noon in the Maker Hub computer lab (3 credits). The only prerequisite is a desire to make things. 

Course Information:

This course is designed to introduce students to the software and equipment available in the Maker Hub. Topics include 3D Modeling (used in 3D Printing, waterjet machines), Vector Graphics (used by our laser cutting and vinyl cutting machines), introductory electronics (soldering and simple circuits with actuators and sensors), and basic programming and embedded control systems (implemented with Arduino).

The course will consist of several small projects using common pieces of equipment, along with the freedom to engage with a wider set of equipment (welding, metalworking, woodworking, etc.) based on student interest. Students will each design and fabricate their own unique final project.

Questions? Contact Gary Spivey (gspivey@georgefox.edu).

Please take this short survey on market research for stand-up paddleboards. All responses will be entered to win a $5 Starbucks gift card!

Questions? Contact Ariana Volker (avolker18@georgefox.edu).

Disclaimer:

These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

Please be aware that the last day to withdraw from a class with a “W” grade is this Sunday, March 28. If you review your mid-semester grades and think that it is in your best interest to withdraw from a class, you must do so in MyGeorgeFox by following these instructions by 11:59 p.m. on March 28.

Withdrawal from a class records a “W” grade on your transcript. A “W” grade has no impact on your GPA. However, reducing your number of completed courses this semester may affect future semester planning.

Questions? Contact the registrar’s office at registrar@georgefox.edu.

Ken Starr, former solicitor general of the United States, federal court of appeals judge, and president of Baylor University, will speak in the university’s Bauman Auditorium this Monday, March 29, at 6:30 p.m.

His lecture, “The Prophetic Call to Justice: Safeguarding Our Fundamental Rights,” draws from his new book on religious liberty. Starr, who has argued 36 cases before the United States Supreme Court, is one of the most prominent attorneys in America.

On Tuesday, March 30, Starr will meet informally at 11 a.m. with students interested in attending law school (location TBA). If you have questions about either event, please contact Mark David Hall at mhall@georgefox.edu. 

We regret that, because of COVID restrictions, the general public is not invited to either event. This lecture is sponsored by the John Dickinson Forum and made possible by a generous grant from the Jack Miller Center and the Murdock Trust.

Next week, Fusion would like to invite all students and faculty to join in celebrating their annual Asian American Heritage Week.

Check out our upcoming events:

• Monday, March 29: Posters installed across the quad, displaying prominent Asian American figures. Check them out for a chance to win a Fusion mask!
• Tuesday, March 30: Movie Night premiering Minari at 6 p.m. in Stevens 208.
• Wednesday, March 31: Game Night at 7 p.m. in Roberts 117
• Thursday, April 1: Speed-Friending at 6:30 p.m. in Hoover 210
• Friday, April 2: Forum at 7 p.m. in Hoover 105

Check out Fusion’s Instagram for more details! Questions? Contact Fusion (fusion.gfu@gmail.com).

The pandemic certainly dealt a blow to a lot of summer job opportunities, but that isn’t a reason to be discouraged. Simply repurpose your summer and consider taking summer online classes to save money in the long run!

What do we mean? Well, if you land a job at $15 per hour and work full time for 12 and a half weeks, you might be able to earn around $7,000. Conversely, if you enroll in a full slate of summer online courses each summer, you could shave a semester or two off of your in-person college tenure, saving you between $17,000 and $40,000.

It’s Reason #5 (of 5) to consider taking summer online courses. Learn more on our website, and contact Brian Doak (bdoak@georgefox.edu) if you have questions!

Have you thought about going on Juniors Abroad in 2022, but aren’t sure if it’s possible due to your disability, mental health diagnosis, or chronic illness? Wondering how to navigate a trip with a medical condition?

Join the Center for Study Abroad and Disability and Accessibility Services for a Zoom meeting on Wednesday, March 24, at 6 p.m. which will address all of these questions and more.

RSVP to Disability and Accessibility Services (das@georgefox.edu).

All are welcome to join Concert Choir (Class Code: MUSA 125/335 C) next fall, no audition required! We meet Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 3 to 3:50 p.m. If you grew up in choir, or have never sung before, you are welcome!

You can take the class for 0, 1, or 2 credits to fit in your schedule, and at the 100 or 300 level. This is a large choir that sings varied repertoire, ranging from Baroque to Contemporary, and octavos to masterworks.

Click here to view frequently asked questions. Questions? Contact Danielle Warner (dwarner@georgefox.edu).

Athletics is looking to add members to our work-study team for both this spring and next year! If you’re a great communicator who enjoys doing a wide range of work, this is an awesome job!

We need reliable students who are excited to be part of a fast-paced and fun work environment. No work experience required for this spring. Jobs will range from running scoreboards, to filming games, to setting up fields for competitions, to announcing at games, to ensuring that spectators don’t enter facilities.

Besides never getting bored, you will also get to watch live sports! Work starts as early as this week, and training will be done on the job.

If you are interested, please email your resume to egomes19@georgefox.edu.

Join the Stewards of Sustainability Club on Wednesday, March 24, at 5:30 p.m. to finish winter clean-up and plant our first round of veggie starters!

We will provide all of the necessary tools. There is room for 10 people to participate; click here to sign up and see a map of the garden. The garden is located along the driveway into the Bauman commuter parking area and the Roy apartments.

Questions? Contact Sydney Schroeder (sschroeder18@georgefox.edu).

If the recent disasters that have impacted our state have taught us anything, it’s that being prepared can make a big difference. This is a good time to make sure your emergency alert notifications are turned on for both your cell phone and email

Fox Alert: The Fox Alert system broadcasts messages to the email addresses and mobile phone numbers that students, faculty and staff have provided. It is important that the information is accurate and up to date. Students, faculty and staff can change or update their contact information by logging into the portal at my.georgefox.edu and following the instructions.

ShakeAlert (Earthquake Early Warning): In addition to Fox Alert, ShakeAlert launched earlier this month in Oregon after years of development. Oregon ShakeAlert technology can give you precious seconds, or even more than a full minute of notice, before the shaking of an ongoing earthquake reaches you. To learn more, click here.

Questions? Call Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 or email Elrike Shaw (eshaw@georgefox.edu).

Are you looking to go outside for your mini spring break? Hadlock has the equipment you need!

We have paddleboards, camping equipment, crash pads, and more! Click here to see what items are available to rent and to reserve the equipment you need.

Questions? Contact Sarah Kotel (skotel15@georgefox.edu).

If you’re looking for a way to get involved on campus in a fun, high-energy environment, consider applying for Student Activities.

We have positions open for both events and marketing, so whether you’re wanting to help plan school dances, work on graphic design, or implement marketing administration skills, be sure to apply.

Applications are due Monday, April 5, no later than 5 p.m. More information can be found here.

Questions? Contact Student Activities (activities@georgefox.edu).

Every seven years George Fox University is evaluated by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) to ensure that we comply with their requirements and standards, and to collect evidence that we serve all students and employees well.

Our next visit, which will be virtual, is scheduled for April 6-7, 2021. Along with individual interviews with key people, there will be three open forums for George Fox community members to share experiences and information with the evaluation team.

Each forum is designed for a different audience: students (grad and undergrad), staff, administrators, and faculty. The forums are currently scheduled during these times for 50 minutes each:

• Students: Wednesday, April 7, at 11 a.m.
• Staff/Administrators: Tuesday, April 6, at noon
• Faculty: Tuesday, April 6, at 3 p.m.

Please plan to attend if at all possible, as we are hoping for a wide range of input for the team. Watch The Daily Bruin for Zoom links to your designated meeting time.

For more information, please contact Linda Samek, accreditation liaison officer, at lsamek@georgefox.edu.

The Black Student Union is a multicultural club run by the Intercultural Resource Center. If you are interested in getting involved with the BSU next year, please submit this council application.

Please submit your application by Saturday, April 3, at 11:59 p.m.

We would love to have you as we continue to serve Black students through meetings, events, networking opportunities, and more. Join us in our collective mission to cultivate community among students of color at Fox and educate our surrounding campus on the importance of this work.

Questions? Contact Black Student Union (gfubsu@gmail.com).

The College of Business is offering a new Business Analytics Certificate beginning this fall that students in any major can take advantage of. The only prerequisite is a statistics course.

Analytics is the way of the future and is being used in every company, organization and industry. New grads with knowledge of analytics will earn more, be more attractive to employers, and have more opportunities.

The certificate is comprised of four courses; email Colleen Sump (csump@georgefox.edu) to receive a detailed flier.

Questions? Contact Paul Shelton (pshelton@georgefox.edu) in the College of Business.

Get the most out of the library databases by learning how to speak their language. Join librarian Kate Wimer to learn some of the tricks of the trade to search powerfully and efficiently.

We’ll cover the basics of Boolean as well as some of the more obscure operators. The workshop will be held this Wednesday, March 24, at 10 a.m. via Zoom. Register here.

This semester, the library is offering a series of workshops to help the Fox community navigate our increasingly digital library environment. Each workshop will be taught by a different librarian, making them an excellent way to refresh your skills, learn something new, or hear an old concept in a new way.

Questions? Contact Kate Wimer (kwimer@georgefox.edu).