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Join the biology department for a seminar presentation by Bret Tobalske on Thursday, Feb. 27, at 4:30 p.m. in Hoover 105. His presentation is titled “Nature’s Ultimate Flying Animals: The Biomechanics and Aerodynamics of Hummingbirds.”

Tobalske is known worldwide for his work on flight biomechanics in birds.  In his work, he uses methods including high-speed video to make kinematic measurements, particle image velocimetry to measure airflow characteristics, and sonomicrometry to measure muscle activity. 

Tobalske has constructed a large wind tunnel that he uses for studies of forward flight in birds and convective heat transfer in stationary structures (e.g. nests), and also uses preserved wings attached to a motor to study how airflow across the the wing changes with wing design. 

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

Bon Appetit is adjusting its office hours for the remainder of the academic year. We will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Questions before or after hours should be directed to a member of management in the main dining hall.

Questions? Contact Jason Rosvall at jason.rosvall@cafebonappetit.com.

Undergraduates who have high aptitude as writers and an ability to communicate well with their classmates are encouraged to apply to be Advanced Writing Fellows starting in fall 2020.

Advanced Writing Fellows are writing specialists who work with LIBA 100 students to assist their LIBA 100 writing projects through one-on-one consultations and small-group workshops. Students familiar with close reading assignments from LIBA 100 or in Penn seminar courses are encouraged to apply.

AWF duties include meeting with students to discuss their writing; moderating student writing groups; visiting LIBA 100 classes; attending a weekly staff meeting; and completing administrative duties (e.g., maintaining appointment records, researching tutoring strategies, and attending training).

See the job description here for more details and application instructions. The deadline for applications is Tuesday, March 10.

Questions? Contact Brooks Lampe at blampe@georgefox.edu.

Do you have a desire to perform your music, poetry, comedy, dance, or anything in between? Come to the Open Mic at the Coffee Cottage on Saturday, Feb. 29! We encourage everyone to try something out in our low-stakes and welcoming environment.

Sign-ups open at 6:45 p.m. and the fun begins at 7. The Coffee Cottage is located at 808 East Hancock Street.

Please note: We encourage original works all around. Due to our music license, we cannot allow any covers to be performed. We provide an amp and microphone. All other instruments must be brought by you if you need them.

Contact Araya Glancy (aglancy16@georgefox.edu) with questions.

If you are interested in counseling and struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, or relationship difficulties, the George Fox Health and Counseling Center is offering a therapy group on Thursdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Group therapy has proven to be one of the most effective and beneficial treatments for many students to address common issues. There is not a specific topic for each group session. Group members are welcome to bring any issue to the group, give and receive support and feedback from their peers, and work with reactions and responses to better understand themselves and others.

If you’re interested, email Chris Spromberg at cspromberg@georgefox.edu.

Students may bring a different car to campus other than the one that is registered for up to two weeks. However, the new vehicle must be registered and issued a complimentary temporary parking permit.

Changes to a vehicle or license plate will require an update of your vehicle registration in order to avoid citations. Contact Campus Public Safety so that we can assist you in updating your information. 

Questions? Contact Elrike Shaw in the Campus Public Safety Office at 503.554.2090 or email eshaw@georgefox.edu.

All are invited to the Spring 2020 Faculty Lecture on Tuesday, March 3, at 6 p.m. in Hoover 105. Our featured speaker, and recipient of the 2018-19 Faculty Achievement Award for Graduate Research and Scholarship, is Leah Payne, assistant professor of theology. 

Payne is a historian of Christianity in America, and her analysis of religion, politics and popular culture has appeared in The Washington Post and Christianity Today. Join us as she explores “the contemporary Christian” and how evangelicals in the United States were shaped by the entertainment business of the late 20th century.

Come early, between 5 and 6 p.m., and check out the work of our Richter Student Scholars and Steinfeldt Peace Scholars at a symposium in the Hoover lobby. George Fox students will present their research projects in a conversational poster format. Refreshments will be served.

For additional information, contact Dawn Ford at dford@georgefox.edu.

Support your Bruins at these home games:

• Women’s basketball – Thursday, Feb. 27, Northwest Conference Tournament Semifinals, location TBA
• Women’s tennis vs. Pacific University – Saturday, Feb. 29, 11 a.m., Tennis Courts
• Softball vs. Lewis and Clark College – Saturday, Feb. 29, noon and 2 p.m., Morse Athletic Fields
• Women’s tennis vs. College of Idaho – Sunday, March 1, 9 a.m., Tennis Courts
• Softball vs. Lewis and Clark College – Sunday, March 1, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Morse Athletic Fields
• Women’s tennis vs. Otterbein University – Sunday, March 1, 3 p.m., Tennis Courts

Questions? Visit the athletics website.

If you’re interested in catching up or getting ahead on your general education requirements, taking an online course at George Fox this summer is an excellent strategy! Registration is now open.

Classes are limited to 20 students each, and they fill up fast. Basic general education options such as HUMA 205 and 290, BIBL/RELI 215, CHEM 110, many MATH options, and so much more are available.

The courses run for eight weeks during June and July, and the fee is 50 percent off normal tuition. The courses are all taught by experienced, devoted George Fox faculty members with a track record of success in online teaching.

Visit the summer online website for a course list and instructions for registration. If you have questions about the applicability of a particular class to your degree requirements, contact your CAP coach for more information. In some cases, your financial aid package can be used to cover the cost (check with Financial Aid for details).

Questions? Email Brian Doak (bdoak@georgefox.edu), director of the summer online program.

Are you interested in whitewater rafting on the Clackamas River? Join OREC on Saturday, March 7, for a fun day on the river with YD Adventures. The trip cost is $35 and includes travel, equipment and expertise from YD Adventures. Sign up through IMLeagues.com.

This will be an all-day outing, so participants will need to pack a lunch and bring a change of clothes. Wetsuits and other river gear will be provided. 

Contact Keith Schneider at kschneid@georgefox.edu with questions.

Campus Public Safety will be hiring five or six student officers for the upcoming school year. We will hire this spring and do some training before the end of the semester in preparation for the following academic year.

We are looking for dependable, responsible, committed and diverse applicants to add to our already hard-working team. The job description and additional information can be found on Handshake.com.

Questions? Email Elrike Shaw at eshaw@georgefox.edu or call 503.554.2090.

Are you a social work student who is thinking about your future internship? Come to the Social Work Club’s internship panel tomorrow (Tuesday) from 5 to 6 p.m. in Hoover 103 to hear from senior social work students about their experiences with their internships. 

This will be a great opportunity to ask any questions you might have and hear about some of the diverse field placements that are available. Pizza will be provided!

Questions? Contact Madison Reed at mreed17@georgefox.edu.

Make sure to fill out your housing application for 2020-21 by Wednesday, March 11! All undergraduate students are required to fill out the application, whether they plan to live on-campus or off. 

• Log in to the Housing and Meal Plan Intent Application and fill it out by Wednesday, March 11.
• Think about who you want to live with. If you choose to go through housing selection as a group, you can create your roommate group in the application. Remember, your roommates must have started their application in order to be searchable in the form.
• Attend Housing Preview Night. This event, from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, will have multiple open house locations around campus for students to visit to get a feel of the different housing options on campus. Houses, apartments and rooms in both Brandt and Newlin will be open for students to tour, and to win prizes by doing so! Watch the Daily Bruin for additional details.

Additional details regarding housing selection are posted on the housing webpage. Questions? Contact housing@georgefox.edu or stop by the Student Life office.

The Office for Spiritual Life invites you to participate in one of our two Ash Wednesday services on Feb. 26. We will have a simple and short service at noon in the prayer chapel, then a full hour-long service in Vespers at 7 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. All community members are welcome!

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

A senior sociology student is looking to interview people with disabilities (mental or physical, visible or invisible) about their perspective and the ways George Fox could improve accessibility and inclusivity. Interviews will be approximately one hour, or as long as is comfortable.

If you or anyone you know is interested, or if you have questions, contact Julia Sutter at jsutter16@georgefox.edu.

Are you passionate about compelling and authentic stories? Interested in engaging a growing audience with fresh content? Enjoy working in a flexible, fast-paced, creative environment?

Look no further than the MarCom internship, where you will join a collaborative team and continue to grow and learn in your field. You can find more information and fill out the Handshake application here.

Any questions can be directed to Jamison Loop (jloop@georgefox.edu).

Interested in becoming a student leader? Student Programs is seeking a qualified student to manage the clubs on campus for the 2020-21 academic year.

The clubs director oversees all university-recognized clubs. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are willing to help new clubs initiate and establish themselves, as well as the skills to manage logistics at an executive level, this role might be an excellent fit.

There will be an informational session held for this position and other Student Activities positions on Monday, Feb. 24, at 5:30 p.m. in the Hadlock Student Center lounge.

The deadline to apply is Monday, March 9. Please submit your application here. For more information, reach out to Anna Sovereign (asovereign16@georgefox.edu).

Interested in going on Juniors Abroad in 2021? Come to the informational meeting in Wood-Mar Auditorium at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, to learn more about Juniors Abroad and the trips planned for 2021. We hope to see you all there!

Questions? Contact Gabrielle Hartman at ghartman18@georgefox.edu.

We are holding a ping pong tournament against Friendsview today (Friday). All are welcome to come and participate!

We will be meet upstairs in Hadlock Student Center around 11 a.m. and then head downstairs to get the tournament started. There will be free drinks, cookies and pizza.

Questions? Contact Blake Crane at bcrane17@georgefox.edu.

Come to the FoxHole this Sunday, Feb. 23, from 2 to 5 p.m. to enjoy snacks and play fun games. From party games to strategy games, we are sure to have a game to entertain everyone.

New to board games? Don’t worry, we teach new games every week! Questions? Contact Sadie Lapiers at slapiers17@georgefox.edu.