The Daily Bruin

In celebration of Black History Month, Verdis Robinson, director for community college engagement at Campus Compact and advocate for civic education, will speak in Hoover 105 tonight (Monday). Join us at 7 p.m. as Robinson discusses the activism of American abolitionist Frederick Douglass and his journey in search of democracy and equality.

Refreshments will be provided. Admission is free, and the public is welcome. Contact Paul Otto at potto@georgefox.edu with questions about the event.

All are invited to see award-winning Hollywood producer Nancy de los Santos-Reza present and discuss her new HBO documentary, The Bronze Screen: 100 Years of the Latino Image in Hollywood, at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18, in Hoover 105.

De los Santos-Reza’s film provides an overview of how Latinos have been portrayed in Hollywood in each decade of the twentieth century. The screening will be followed by a question-and-answer time with de los Santos-Reza.

To learn more, contact Debbie Berhó at 503-554-2644.

Check out this week’s George Fox athletics home games:

• Baseball vs. Occidental College – Saturday, Feb. 15, 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 16, 11 a.m., Morse Athletic Fields
• Softball vs. Warner Pacific University – Sunday, Feb. 16, noon and 2 p.m., Morse Athletic Fields

Questions? Visit the athletics website.

A student film production crew is looking for a male talent in his late fifties to act as a store clerk. We are looking for someone who is willing to drive to Maupin, Oregon. We will pay mileage.

Please send an email with an acting resume and headshot to David Pascual-Matias at dpascualmatias16@georgefox.edu.

If you are preparing for an interview, attending the Job and Internship Fair, or are out there networking, it’s important to keep in mind that your first impressions are lasting impressions! How you’re dressed can make the difference between hearing “You’re hired” and “We’ll get back to you.”

Come out to the Style for Success workshop hosted by the IDEA Center and Bruin Store to learn 10 key style tips for dressing professionally and nailing your interview. Join us on Wednesday, Feb. 12, from 3 to 4 p.m. in Stevens 109.

Questions? Contact Nadine Pasin at npasin@georgefox.edu.

Purchase tickets this week for our upcoming Sadie Hawkins Dance! The dance will take place on Friday, Feb. 21, at 9 p.m. on either the Portland Spirit or Sternwheeler (depending on your ticket). Tickets are on sale for $10 in the Bruin Store.

Questions? Contact studentactivities@georgefox.edu.

A research study is being performed to determine asthma’s effects on the body and how to create exercise programs that best benefit those suffering from asthma. Participants will complete a short exercise test on a treadmill.

If you would like to help, follow this link. Questions? Contact Kelsey Kammerzell at kkammerzell15@georgefox.edu.

Are you interested in taking your climbing to the next level by venturing outside? This is the class for you! We will cover a variety of topics, including knots, anchor building, and risks unique to outdoor climbing.

There are three class sessions on Tuesday, Feb. 25, March 3 and March 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. The course will conclude with an outdoor excursion on Saturday, March 14.

The course fee is $15 and needs to be paid prior to the first class session. Participants should be experienced climbers and have completed the Hadlock Student Center belay assessment or equivalent. Sign up at imleagues.com.

Contact Rob Simpson at simpsonr@georgefox.edu or Keith Schneider at kschneid@georgefox.edu with questions.

Come to the Foxhole today (Sunday) between 2 and 5 p.m. to enjoy snacks and play casual or strategy board games. Everyone is welcome, and we teach new games every week!

Questions? Contact Sadie Lapiers at slapiers17@georgefox.edu.

Calling all actresses (ages 18-22) for a student film, Rules, directed by Anna Krieske. If you’re interested, please email rulesproduction2020@gmail.com with the following information: name, age, and resume with previous acting experience. We will then send out audition notes and await your video audition.

Join a Life Group today! Life Groups are led by leaders on campus as well as local pastors and leaders. They meet once a week for discussion, prayer, and fellowship with peers.

Groups begin meeting the week of Feb. 10. You can sign up here. If you have any questions, please email spirituallife@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2320.

George Fox is the only four-year college in Oregon to award college credit for the Oregon Seal of Biliteracy. If you have one and are interested in learning more, contact Debbie Berho (dberho@georgefox.edu) in the world languages department.

The universal scholarship application deadline is Wednesday, Feb. 19! The AAO and the Center for Peace and Justice encourage students who are interested in peace studies or social justice to complete the Steinfeldt Peace Studies Scholarship application.

The Steinfeldt Peace Studies Scholarship goes to George Fox upperclass undergraduate students each year who demonstrate a commitment to peace studies with a clear peacemaking vocation. There are a maximum of four awards available, which range from $2,000 to $4,000.

Students can apply for the 2020-21 Steinfeldt Peace Studies Scholarship through the scholarship manager on their My.GeorgeFox.edu account.  Under “Student Resources” click on “Newberg UG Scholarships.” The scholarship manager closes at 5 p.m. in Wednesday, Feb. 19.

Questions? Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

Did you know that George Fox offers dozens of summer online classes to help you complete your general education requirements, all at 50% off tuition? It’s true!

Registration for the 2020 summer online term begins on Monday, Feb. 24, but if you want to start planning now, have a look at the webpage for more information and a list of courses.

Spots are limited to 20 per class and some sections fill up very quickly. All the courses are taught by experienced George Fox faculty. Contact the director of summer online programs, Brian Doak (bdoak@georgefox.edu), with any questions.

Are you interested in learning how to be a dungeon master for Dungeons and Dragons? If not, are you interested in playing in a one-time Dungeons and Dragons game? Join the Critical Hit Club tonight (Saturday) in Stevens 208.

If you’d like to learn how to be a dungeon master, come at 6 p.m. to learn and create a one-shot game from scratch. If you’d like to play, come at 8 p.m. to join us as we play-test our newly created one-shot.

New players are very welcome. There will be food! Contact Julia Sutter at jsutter16@georgefox.edu with any questions.

If you are preparing for an interview, attending the Job and Internship Fair, or are out there networking, it’s important to keep in mind that your first impressions are lasting impressions! How you’re dressed can make the difference between hearing “You’re hired” and “We’ll get back to you.”

Come out to the Style for Success workshop hosted by the IDEA Center and Bruin Store to learn 10 key style tips for dressing professionally and nailing your interview. Join us on Wednesday, Feb. 12, from 3 to 4 p.m. in Stevens 109.

Questions? Contact Nadine Pasin at npasin@georgefox.edu.

Calling all actors! Some students are shooting a film for the Fox Film Festival in April. The filming will be done primarily in Portland on the weekends of Feb. 15 and 16 and Feb. 22 and 23.

The parts to be cast are Ophelia (male) and Claudius (male). Familiarity with Shakespeare is preferred because the script uses lines from Hamlet. Rides and food will be provided.

If you are interested in auditioning in person or by videochat, contact Maddie Matthews at heavenknows.kvfilms@gmail.com.

Love dancing? Then come join the Swing Dance Club tonight (Saturday) in the Foxhole. Beginner lessons start at 6:30, intermediate at 7, and open dance at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to join us tonight!

Questions? Contact Andrea Alsager (aalsager17@georgefox.edu).

Interested in being in community with other students with a heart for ministry? Junia House is an intentional living learning community that encourages one another, learns and worships together.

Whether you are majoring in ministry, working at a local church, or trying to understand what it would look like to work in ministry long-term, we encourage you to apply! Here is the application. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Spiritual Life at spirituallife@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2320.

Have you ever wondered how your fitness level impacts your social well-being? We are looking for participants to join our study looking at the association of aerobic fitness with social well-being.

Participants will be asked to come in for a baseline 1.5-mile run and to complete a survey, then come in a month later for follow-up assessments.

Contact Emily Spencer (espencer16@georgefox.edu) or Brit Bravo (bbravobastian16@georgefox.edu) for more information.