The Daily Bruin

Do you know what to do if you need to evacuate an academic building during an emergency?

From Jan. 16-19, all academic buildings and offices will participate in the annual evacuation drill. All students, faculty and staff are required to evacuate the building when the alarm sounds and congregate at the assembly point.

Senior officers of Campus Public Safety and safety personnel will be on site to assist during the evacuation drill. Additional information regarding evacuation drills and assembly points can be found here.

If you have any questions, please contact Kim Knoernschild at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.

All are invited to attend the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day event Monday, Jan. 15, at the Chehalem Cultural Center in Newberg.

The program begins at 6 p.m. and will feature several George Fox students and employees. The event will include an interactive art installation facilitated by Marvin Eans, chair of the art and design department.

See the Chehalem Cultural Center MLK Jr. Day page for more information.

If you have any questions, please contact one of the program co-chairs, Rick Muthiah (rmuthiah@georgefox.edu) or D’Metri Mattocks (dmattocks@georgefox.edu).

Have you been experiencing aches or pains in your body? Injured recently? Planning on having surgery? Noticing difficulty with everyday movements? The George Fox Physical Therapy Community Clinic is here for you!

We treat pain, injuries and movement difficulties of all types, so please reach out if you are needing guidance. We work with you, your schedule and your finances to give you the care you need.

Each session costs $25 for George Fox students and staff. The cost is $35 for community members.

To make an appointment, please call (503) 554-2479 and leave a voicemail, or email physicaltherapy@georgefox.edu with your information.

If you have any questions, please contact Catherine Enger at cenger@georgefox.edu.

Ready to brave the chilly waters of Canyon Creek? Our favorite spring event is back!

At 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 11, dive into the creek with us and snag the exclusive Polar Plunge sweatshirt. After the thrill, cozy up with a complimentary hot cocoa by the fire.

In addition, here are some other campus events that are coming up soon:

• Clubs Fair: Friday, Jan. 19, at 7 p.m. in Hadlock
• 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

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

Have you recently had an interaction with the Registrar’s Office? If so, please let us know about your experience in this very short survey. Your satisfaction is important to us!

The information you provide will help us to make improvements and maintain a high quality of service. These responses are anonymous. Thank you in advance for your feedback.

If you have any questions, please contact the Registrar’s Office at registrar@georgefox.edu.

Welcome back, Bruins!

Commuter Life would like to bless your morning with a treat. We will be having a free hot chocolate and coffee bar outside of Murdock Library today (Thursday) from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Be sure to stop by!

If you have any questions, please contact Dave Johnstone at djohnsto@georgefox.edu.

All are invited to attend the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day event on Monday, Jan. 15, at the Chehalem Cultural Center in Newberg.

The program begins at 6 p.m. and will feature several George Fox students and employees. The event will include an interactive art installation facilitated by Marvin Eans, chair of the art and design department.

See the Chehalem Cultural Center MLK Jr. Day page for more information.

If you have any questions, please contact one of the program co-chairs, Rick Muthiah (rmuthiah@georgefox.edu) or D’Metri Mattocks (dmattocks@georgefox.edu).

Are you a proud Bruin with a passion for sharing your campus experience? Do you have a knack for storytelling and a friendly, approachable demeanor? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you this semester!

We are on the lookout for enthusiastic undergraduate students to become the face of George Fox University in our upcoming campus tour video series. Our goal is to provide prospective students, families and the world a digital window into our wonderful university, and we want you to be a part of it!

We will work with you over the course of a few shoots and give you some coaching to make sure you are ready.

If you are interested, please contact Hunter C. Bomar in the Marketing Communications office at hbomar@georgefox.edu.

Are you interested in doing research? The Richter Scholars program at George Fox distributes funds to support student research activities that are devised, initiated and carried out by individual student researchers, with mentorship, guidance and expertise provided by a faculty mentor.

Students, if you are interested in doing research next summer, connect with a faculty mentor now so they can help you with your proposal. Before preparing a proposal, please read through the full proposal guidelines, eligibility requirements, and review criteria at this link.

All submittals will be electronic and are due Monday, Jan. 22, 2024 by 5 p.m. The Smartsheet link can be found on the website.

For more information, contact Vetta Berokoff at vberokof@georgefox.edu.

Ready to brave the chilly waters of Canyon Creek? Our favorite spring event is back!

At 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, dive into the creek with us and snag the exclusive Polar Plunge sweatshirt. After the thrill, cozy up with a complimentary hot cocoa by the fire.

In addition, here are some other campus events that are coming up soon:

• Clubs Fair: Friday, Jan. 19, at 7 p.m. in Hadlock
• 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

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

Have you been thinking about serving as a student leader next year? If so, now is your time to apply!

The Office of Student Life offers a variety of student leader opportunities in SPIL, IRC, Student Activities, Parent & Family programs, Commuter Life and Residence Life. Complete your application here by Monday, Jan. 15.

If you have questions, feel free to reach out to Sharia Hays at shays@georgefox.edu.

You are invited to the George Fox Prayer Network’s first event of the year, Praying The Walls, on Sunday, Jan. 14, at 1:30 p.m.

We will be gathering at the clock tower for a time of unified prayer and sharing before splitting up to prayer walk the borders of campus, seeking the Lord’s protection against the enemy and consecrating campus for the Lord’s purposes.

Anyone who is passionate about the Lord and what He is doing at Fox is welcome to come!

If you have any questions, please contact Alvin Lai at alai20@georgefox.edu.

Winter weather has officially arrived! As temperatures drop, there is a potential for icy and snowy conditions.

Please be aware of areas around campus that may be icy, such as Crisman Crossing, Wheeler Bridge, stairs, and entryways into buildings. Parking lots may have black ice conditions. Please wear footwear with appropriate tread.

For more information, check out this infographic. If you are concerned about an area being icy on campus, please report it here.

If you have any questions, please contact Kim Knoernschild at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.

Do you love writing? Are you passionate about literature? Do you want an exciting way to reach into the community and get paid to do it? Then do we have a job for you!

The English department is looking for George Fox students who are willing to teach in our Language Enrichment program for middle and high school students in our community. With a low time commitment and positive learning experience, the Language Enrichment program is a great opportunity to test out or jump-start your teaching skills.

The classes will be taught in the afternoons from Jan. 12 to March 22.

If you are interested or have questions, please contact Susana Barnreuther at sbarnreuther@georgefox.edu.

This Saturday, Jan. 13, is Local School Night Out at Miller Gymnasium, and we are offering free admission for all children in kindergarten through eighth grade!

Enjoy games, giveaways, face painting and an opportunity to meet Pennington Bear – all while the Bruins take on the Whitman Blues at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. Students, faculty and staff are free with a George Fox ID.

If you have any questions, please contact Jenéa Walters at jshoemaker@georgefox.edu.

All students and community members are invited to join Quaker Worship — a time of quiet, prayerful waiting on the Lord — on Wednesdays from 11 to 11:30 a.m. in Hoover 250.

SpiL credit is available. Faculty hosting this weekly meeting for worship include Paul Anderson, Jay Miller, Ross McCollough and Nathanael Ankeny.

If you have any questions, contact Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

The Esports Arena needs a couple of students who love graphics, art and social media to apply for our work-study positions this semester. We need creative and energetic students who want to see our brand grow!

If you are interested, please contact Esports Coordinator & Marketing Manager Jerry Sanchez at jsanchez@georgefox.edu.

Sign up for a semi-regular email about upcoming events, educational content, and getting connected with the Human Sexuality Care Initiative (HSCI).

This initiative supports students who are grappling with the sensitive topics of sexuality and gender by providing relational connections and general education to the George Fox community. These emails are open to students, faculty, staff and any other member of the GFU community, and are inclusive of all self-descriptors of sexual and gender identity.

If you have any questions, contact Kara Martin at kmartin@georgefox.edu.

The Chess Club will resume normal hours this week, which means we will be in Murdock 209 (the Special Collections room) every Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Boards, pieces, candy and music are provided.

Come have a great time and join the Chess Club!

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

The performing arts department is working on assessing and improving the accessibility of Bauman Auditorium, Wood-Mar Auditorium and the amphitheater, as well as the overall viewing experience of performances.

To find the most beneficial adjustments, we have created this brief survey that asks about the current accessibility and possible things to add in the future.

If you would like to participate in our research or have any ideas or questions, please take a few minutes to take the survey and provide your feedback. Or, you may email our accessibility coordinator, Atalia Fisher, at afisher23@georgefox.edu.