The Daily Bruin

Volunteer with the Stewards of Sustainability Club this Saturday, Jan. 27, for our Cocoa and Cleanup event!

We will meet up at 2 p.m. in Klages 231, go out and pick up trash around campus, then return to Klages afterwards to celebrate with hot cocoa and donuts. We plan to be done by 4 p.m. (note the time correction). To help us with our goal of reducing waste, bring your favorite mug for hot cocoa!

Help us make a tangible difference on campus and keep our local community clean, safe and beautiful. Employees are welcome to join us as well!

Contact Lilly McAfee at lmcafee19@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Celebrating the 400th birthday of George Fox the man, Paul Anderson is leading a Life Group this semester on “The Prophetic Openings of George Fox,” noting how his transforming encounters with Christ changed his life and became a calling to evangelize the world.

In-person and Zoom options are possible. Sessions will meet from 1 to 1:50 p.m. on Wednesdays from Jan. 31 to March 20 in Hoover 118.

Want to learn more? Contact Paul at panderson@georgefox.edu.

Join us in Hoover 250 from 11 to 11:30 a.m. for Quaker worship tomorrow (Wednesday). We’ll spend time quietly and prayerfully waiting on the Lord, discerning how the present Christ “speaks to our condition,” as attested by George Fox nearly four centuries ago.

The meeting will be hosted by Ross McCollough, and spiritual life credit is available. Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Attention first-generation students! Join us in Stevens 209 at 5 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday) to begin/complete your FAFSA! Two financial aid counselors will be available to chat about the current FAFSA updates; you’ll have the rest of the time to work on your FAFSA with your fellow Bruins.

We’ll provide pizza and host two raffles for Stanley water bottles. Please bring your laptop and check out this link for any documents you may want to bring.

More FAFSA prep to consider:

• Parent(s)/guardian(s) will need their own email address for the application to be sent to. You can help/encourage your parent/guardian to create their own email address beforehand if they don’t have one.
• Bring any W-2s that the student has for 2022 (money you have made)
• Parent/guardian birthdays and Social Security information should be handy (if they do not have a Social Security number, knowing their address will work)

Questions? Contact Jesse Cetz at jcetz@georgefox.edu.

Help the Saturday Service wood ministry team split and stack firewood for our local neighbors this Saturday, Jan. 27, from 9 to 11 a.m. Use this link to sign up and access all other opportunities for the semester. Elective chapel credit will be offered.

We will be serving at 500 S. Everest Road. If you need transportation, please meet at the spiritual life office (Barclay House) at 8:40 a.m.

Feel free to contact Emily Ong at eong20@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Desperate for a space to reflect and recommit your relationship with God? The Lord says call out to me and I shall respond.

Come join us for The Burn, a 12-hour night of worship, prayer, art, and fellowship! Experience the transformative power of God’s presence as we ignite the flames of worship together. Immerse yourself in an atmosphere of creativity and adoration.

Join us at 6 p.m. this Friday, Jan. 26, in Canyon Commons and feel free to worship with us until the sun rises on Saturday morning, until 6 a.m. Let’s set our hearts on fire for the Lord!

Feel free to reach out to Isaac Amaro at iamaro22@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Hello everyone! The Combat Sports Club’s first jiu-jitsu practice is scheduled for tomorrow (Wednesday) from 8:15 to roughly 9:30 p.m. in the Newberg High School mat room. Regular practices will likely continue on Wednesdays for jiu-jitsu and Mondays for wrestling.

If you need a ride or are willing to provide transportation, please contact Emanuel Lopez at lopeze23@georgefox.edu. Our VP Erik has a 12-passenger van and will be leaving from the Duke parking lot at 8 p.m. tomorrow.

For the first jiu-jitsu practice, wrestling shoes are not required. Please wear athletic clothing and come ready to learn, exercise, and practice safely. Don’t forget to fill out this liability form before attending practices.

Feel free to contact our club president Caleb at chenderson22@georgefox.edu if you have any questions. Looking forward to seeing you on the mat!

Want to learn how to knit or crochet? Intimidated by the thought of learning how? The Arts & Crafts Club is hosting a cozy winter event featuring hot chocolate and an introductory lesson on how to knit and crochet!

Everyone (including employees) is welcome to join us this Friday, Jan. 26, from 4 to 6 p.m. in Hoover 203. This lesson will be geared toward absolute beginners, and we will learn the basics together.

Please sign up here if you are interested. Already know how to knit or crochet? You can sign up, too, and help teach others how to do it!

Feel free to contact Lilly McAfee at lmcafee19@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The C.S. Lewis Initiative at George Fox is accepting papers for The Undiscovered C.S. Lewis Conference happening Sept. 5-8, 2024! Submissions are welcome from scholars at every career stage, and limited scholarships are available for students and independent scholars.

For topics, guidelines and submission details, visit The Undiscovered C.S. Lewis Conference website. The deadline for short papers is March 31, 2024.

Questions or inquiries prior to submission may be directed to Dr. Jason Lepojärvi at jlepojarvi@georgefox.edu.

If you are not interested in submitting a paper but would like to attend the conference, register for the conference on the website linked above. Registration is free for George Fox University students and employees!

University Recreation is hosting its first-ever top rope competition! This free event is open to climbers of all levels, regardless of if you have climbed top rope before. It’s happening in Hadlock from 4 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 2.

We will have food and drinks for all in attendance, and prizes for winners! Register on IM Leagues at this link. Feel free to contact Nate Freeman at freemann@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join an OREC trip this Sunday for some fun in the snow! We will be cross-country skiing alongside the White River on a moderate three- to four-mile out-and-back trail.

The day will start off with an amazing drive through Mt. Hood, introductory lessons to cross-country skiing, and a fun-filled day in the snow. This is a popular destination and will provide you with some of the best views of Mt. Hood.

No prior skiing experience is needed; our instructors will teach you all that you need to know. To register, go here.

The Cocoa and Cleanup event is back! Join the Stewards of Sustainability Club next Saturday, Jan. 27, to pick up trash around campus.

We will meet up at 2 p.m. in Klages 231, and return there afterwards to celebrate with hot cocoa. We plan to be done by 3 p.m. Help us make a tangible difference on campus and keep our local community clean, safe and beautiful. Employees are welcome to join us as well!

Contact Lilly McAfee at lmcafee19@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Have you always wanted to learn how to knit or crochet? Just interested in a new hobby? The Arts & Crafts Club is hosting a cozy winter event featuring hot chocolate and an introductory lesson on how to knit and crochet!

Join us on Friday, Jan. 26, from 4 to 6 p.m. in Hoover 203! Whether you have no experience at all or want to brush up on old skills, this introductory course is perfect for you. We’ll guide you through creating a simple practice piece. Please sign up here if you are interested. Employees are welcome to join us as well!

Already know how to knit or crochet? You can sign up too, and help teach others how to do it!

Feel free to contact Lilly McAfee at lmcafee19@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Curious about what George Fox clubs have to offer? Are you a food enthusiast? Then don’t miss out on tonight’s Spring Clubs Fair beginning at 7 p.m. in Hadlock!

Come check out our clubs and experience our multicultural organizations through food. We will also have a raffle for a big-ticket item at the Student Activities table.

Also, Sadie Hawkins is coming up on Feb. 9-10. Tickets will go on sale next week. These have sold out every year, so get there early to grab your ticket. This is a two-night event, so get your friends together and choose a night.

Here are the sale times* in Canyon Commons:

• Wednesday, Jan. 24, 5-7 p.m.
• Thursday, Jan. 25, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.
• Friday, Jan. 26, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

*These times are subject to change if we sell out. Please keep an eye on our instagram for more details.

Here is a rundown of campus events coming up soon:

• Trivia Night: Friday, Jan. 26, at 7:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons
• Black Student Union Event: Friday, Feb. 2, at 7 p.m. in Klages
• Sadie Hawkins: Friday & Saturday, Feb. 9 & 10, at 10 p.m. on the Portland Spirit

If you have any questions, please reach out to activities@georgefox.edu.

Spring semester Life Groups are now open! We have over 20 groups available, all of them offered for chapel credit. Sign up using this link.

Questions? Email spirituallife@georgefox.edu

Students and employees, join University Recreation for a free one-hour workshop on backcountry snow safety! Our knowledgeable instructors will walk you through a presentation and activities about how to best travel in the backcountry safety.

The workshop is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 25, from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Hadlock Student Center (check in at the front desk).

This is an excellent workshop to familiarize yourself with avalanche risks and hazards unique to winter travel. Come with something to take notes, and be ready to ask your questions! Attendees must RSVP by going here.

As a bonus, everyone who attends will receive a free voucher to rent snowshoes from the Hadlock Rental Center!

Have you thought about studying abroad? Take advantage of a great opportunity to find out more about our Ecuador program. A representative from Living and Learning will be on campus on Thursday, Jan. 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Canyon Commons.

Stop by any for a chance to connect with our representative, get information, and ask questions.

If you have any questions, contact Lynn Scott at lscott@georgefox.edu or David Martínez at dmartinez@georgefox.edu

Need counseling? Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious or depressed? Are you having problems in your relationships that are getting in the way of your academics or life in general?

George Fox’s counseling services are here to meet all of your mental health needs. Counseling is free for Newberg campus students and conveniently located right here on campus. Counseling for non-Newberg-based students is available for $30 per session.

We offer in-person and virtual appointments for students living in Oregon. One-time consults and ongoing counseling appointments are available. To schedule an appointment, please call 503-554-2340.

As the weather warms, we might have frozen pipes that may start to leak. Please contact Plant Services (or Campus Public Safety after business hours) if you hear or see running water, either on the Portland campus or the Newberg campus. Thank you!

If you have any questions, please contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu.

You are invited to transform your fitness journey with our certified personal trainers!

Our dedicated trainers are certified professionals who are committed to enhancing your fitness levels and overall health. Experience personalized workout routines designed to optimize your potential from any skill level.

We understand the importance of flexibility in your busy schedule, so our trainers are available at a variety of times.

If you are interested, fill out the form here. Prices can be found here.

If you have any questions, please contact fitness@georgefox.edu.