The Daily Bruin

Inspired by the theatre department’s ministry work this past fall, our spring main-stage show is a re-conceived Parables. Directed by Cristi Miles and inspired by Portland Experimental Theatre Ensemble, along with current COVID protocols, this reimagined traveling theatrical installation promises to be a unique experience for performers and audience alike.

Auditions will be held via Zoom Monday, Feb. 8, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Sign up to audition here.

Play information:

Using well-known (and not so well-known) parables, along with possibly fables and/or allegories, and the international bestselling book The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho as source material, we will devise site-specific performances around our beautiful campus.

An ensemble of performers/creators/designers who consider themselves theatrical innovators is being summoned. Come and create something, make something from nothing, and birth a new play into being.

Come and challenge your notions of tradition, of what theatre can be, and how it can be made. Make it new yourself! Come experiment and play. We are redefining Parables and seeing what we learn. Are you in?

Click here for audition information. Hope to see you there!

Questions? Contact Lydia Crist (lcrist18@georgefox.edu).

Interested in reading about the strategic plan of George Fox University? Click here to learn more about the future direction of our institution and how it aligns with the three pillars that drive our pursuit of longevity and impact in the higher education landscape:

1. Stay Rooted in Christ.
2. Be Affordable.
3. Get Flexible.

Today (Tuesday), from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the quad, Pip’s Doughnuts will be on campus!

Stop by the quad and grab a hot drink from our team outside of Klages and made-to-order mini doughnuts from the Pip’s Mobile Truck.

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

Hey Bruins! Clubs Week continues tonight (Tuesday) between 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons. Swing by the tables in the south entry hall for snacks and information from six awesome clubs:

• Kyrie Eastern Orthodox Christian Club
• Premedical Club
• Comic Book Club
• Speech and Debate
• Critical Hit Club
• Tactical Adventure Games

Want to learn more about clubs? Check out our webpage or contact Genevieve Wolf (gwolf18@georgefox.edu).

Know someone with a story that should be heard? Nominate them to be included in the yearbook! Fill out and submit the form on The Student Collective website. Story portrait nominations are due this Saturday, Feb. 6.

Questions? Contact The Student Collective (ascstudentcollective@georgefox.edu).

The Student Congress on Racial Reconciliation (SCORR) will be open to all students and staff at George Fox this year! From Wednesday, Feb. 17, to Saturday, Feb. 20, we will be attending sessions on racial reconciliation, anti-racism in the church, and more.

After the day’s conference, we will be holding debrief sessions for George Fox students and staff. Please fill out our RSVP/Interest form ASAP. 

Questions? Contact Hannah Lee (hlee17@georgefox.edu).

Come join the Stewards of Sustainability Club on Saturday, Feb. 6, to enjoy snacks while watching an environmental documentary called Kiss the Ground! We’ll meet at noon in Hoover 105.

The film features experts and celebrities talking about how good soil can help combat climate change. Hoover 105 has a capacity of 34, so please sign up on this Google Sheet to save your spot and help us determine how many snacks to provide.

Questions? Contact Sydney Schroeder at sschroeder18@georgefox.edu.

Campus Recreation and the Hadlock Student Center are providing several upcoming outdoor activities that are open to George Fox students and employees!

All activities listed are free and open to everyone of all skill levels and abilities. This includes a Spikeball tournament, bike ride socials, intro to disc golf, and a twice-weekly boot camp fitness class!

For more details and registration info, please use the following links:

• Spikeball Tournament
• Bike Ride Socials and Intro to Disc Golf
• Boot Camp Fitness Class
• Self-Defense Class  (virtual)

Questions? Contact AJ Heil (aheil@georgefox.edu).

We all have important stories to share about isolation and belonging. Often, these stories involve overcoming hardship and adversity in order to reach a place of security.

Starting Wednesday, Feb. 3, the Sources of Strength team will be releasing a series of interviews with George Fox students, professors, and alumni regarding their experiences with this idea of belonging in their own lives.

What obstacles did they face and how did they surmount them? If they were to do it again, how might they approach belonging differently – and how can anyone hope to find belonging amidst a global pandemic?

Join us every Wednesday to hear about your community’s strengths and become encouraged and challenged to discover your own. Listen on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, or Spotify!

Questions? Contact Ben Drury (bdrury17@georgefox.edu).

Living and Learning will be hosting a virtual information event via Zoom today (Monday) at 11 a.m. to provide information about its summer internship opportunity in Ecuador. Register here.

This event will be helpful to learn more about the program, as well as give students the ability to ask questions to the in-country staff!

Questions? Check out our website for updated information or email Gabrielle Rene Hartman (ghartman18@georgefox.edu).

The Bruin Community Pantry will be open during the following hours for the spring 2021 semester:

Monday: 8 a.m. – noon; 1 to 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 11 a.m. – noon; 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 to 10 a.m.; 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Thursday: 1 to 6 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. – noon;  1 to 3 p.m.; 4 to 5:30 p.m.

The Bruin Community Pantry is closed during all university holidays.

Find out more information, check out the pantry website.

In light of current research findings, the university has updated its Covid-19 policies around music.  One highlight of the new policy:  Group vocal and instrumental music are welcome in outdoor locations on campus, with spacing 12 feet apart, with all participants masked, with capacity limit of 50 total people, and with an employee host present and responsible for Covid-19 policy adherence.   To view the policies, please visit this webpage. 

Questions? Contact COVID-19 operations team (cot@georgefox.edu).

George Fox commuter and graduate students who do not plan to bring a vehicle to campus for the spring term can request an exemption from being automatically charged the parking permit fee by completing the parking waiver form.

This form must be filled out no later than tomorrow (Sunday) in order to be considered. Please read the waiver form thoroughly as you fill it out.

Parking Waiver Form Details:

• By signing this form you agree that you will not bring a vehicle and park on George Fox’s Newberg campus or the surrounding Good Neighbor areas (as specified in the parking policies) between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m, Monday through Friday.
• If your vehicle is found parked on campus during these times, the following will occur:
  • You will be automatically issued a parking permit, your waiver will be revoked which will reinstate your permit fee, and you will be fined an additional $75 for parking an unregistered vehicle. These citations are not eligible to be appealed.
  • You will be required to pick up the permit from Campus Public Safety and an officer will assist you in the proper placement of the permit.

Note: There may be additional fines for any other violations according to the parking policies of the university.

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

It’s time to apply for internships and jobs! Ninety-four percent of recruiters vet their applicants on LinkedIn, so the IDEA Center is here to help!

We will take your professional photo on Tuesdays or Thursdays between 3 and 5 p.m. Ask for Annie or Nate. You can also make an appointment in Handshake with James Conway, one of our Career Coaches, to create or update your LinkedIn profile.

If you have any questions or need help making an appointment, contact careers@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2330.

Come join the Stewards of Sustainability Club on Saturday, Feb. 6, to watch an environmental documentary called Kiss the Ground and enjoy snacks! We’ll meet at noon in Hoover 105.

The film features experts and celebrities talking about how good soil can help combat climate change. Hoover 105 has a capacity of 34, so please sign up on this Google Sheet to save your spot and help us determine how many snacks to provide.

Questions? Contact Sydney Schroeder at sschroeder18@georgefox.edu.

Ready to meet new friends, study the Bible, and have loads of fun? Come to Delight Ministries’ kickoff tomorrow (Sunday) at 7 p.m.

We’ll have you pick up a kickoff kit (stickers and stationary and tea!) in Hoover Sunday afternoon, and then hop on a Zoom call that evening. We will introduce our ministry, reveal our study for the semester, and make GALENTINES together – how fun!

Check out this Google Doc for more info.

The Emerging Leaders Internship (ELI) program is dedicated to improving racial and cultural diversity at the leadership level in Portland-area companies by providing leadership pathways for traditional and non-traditional students of color and aspiring professionals.

The student application deadline is tomorrow (Sunday, Jan. 31)! You still have time to get your application in and potentially be selected to connect with Portland employers and engage in meaningful, career-advancing opportunities this summer through ELI.

Submit your application here. Questions? Contact Carol Parker Walsh at cparkerwalsh@georgefox.edu.

The spring semester SpiL credit opportunities are on the iAttended app. Please make sure you are checking regularly to stay on top of your requirement. If you do not see a schedule, enter the code 7733 and it will appear.

Questions? Contact the Office for Spiritual Life (spirituallife@georgefox.edu).

Please join us tomorrow (Saturday) from 6 to 10 p.m. over Zoom as we start up the semester with awesome adventures in Dungeons & Dragons!

Whether you are interested in joining a game, running your own D&D campaign as a Dungeon Master, or brand new to D&D, we would love for you to join.

Questions? Contact Alex Gonzalez (agonzalez18@georgefox.edu) for the Saturday Zoom link and more information.

Campus Recreation and the Hadlock Student Center are providing several upcoming outdoor activities that are open to George Fox students and employees!

All activities listed are free and open to everyone of all skill levels and abilities. This includes a Spikeball tournament, bike ride socials, intro to disc golf, and a twice-weekly boot camp fitness class!

For more details and registrations, please use the following links:

• Spikeball Tournament
• Bike Ride Socials and Intro to Disc Golf
• Boot Camp Fitness Class
• Self-Defense Class  (virtual)

Questions? Contact AJ Heil (aheil@georgefox.edu).