The Daily Bruin

Have you noticed the bright sunny yellow lids on the bins in the outside enclosures? Those are our recycling bins. Please avoid dumping garbage in the recycling bins because it contaminates the entire bin.

What can be recycled? So many things! And it’s a commingled service, so recyclables can be mixed together. Check out the full list of recyclable materials here.

Recycling not only reduces the use of raw resources, it also reduces what is taken to landfills and saves the university money in garbage fees. Thank you for making a positive impact on our world!

Questions? Contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu.

The accounting department is offering free tax preparation and e-filing assistance to the George Fox community. Six sessions will be offered – two each month in February, March and April:

• Thursday, Feb. 6 – 4:30 to 9 p.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 22 – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Saturday, March 7 – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m
• Thursday, March 19 – 4:30 to 9 p.m.
• Saturday, April 4 – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Thursday, April 9 – 4:30 to 9 p.m.

All sessions will meet in Hoover 210 and are on a first-come, first-served basis. To e-file a joint return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms.

Those seeking assistance are to bring photo identification, Social Security cards or individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers, birthdates for family members, the current year’s tax package (if you received one), and all appropriate tax forms.

If applicable, it is also advised that you bring a list of medical, taxes, interest, contributions and miscellaneous expenses; child and disabled dependent care information; bank routing and account numbers; health insurance coverage documentation; and a copy of their 2018 federal and state returns.

To find out more, contact Seth Sikkema at 503-554-2813.

Jeffrey Polet, a political scientist at Hope College, will give a talk tonight (Thursday) entitled, “Did America Have a Founding? Reflections on When America Began and Who Founded It.” Among others, he will consider the possibility of an America founded in 1619, 1620, 1776, and 1789.

This talk will be in Hoover 103 at 7 p.m. Questions? Contact Mark Hall at mhall@georgefox.edu.

Plant Services will be doing fire system testing Tuesday through Thursday, Feb. 4-6, in the Roberts Center.

The testing will start at 9 a.m., and every detector will be tested (hallways, offices and classrooms). This is why the testing is over a three-day period. The strobes and horns will be silenced during the testing, but the control panel will beep a notification.

What is the test? A Plant Services technician will be spraying simulated smoke by every detector head. When the detector notices the smoke, the panel will beep. There is no way to silence the panel.

On Tuesday, Feb. 11, Plant Services will return after 5 p.m. to test the strobes and horns. During this test, the horns will sound for 30 minutes and will be very unpleasant. The testing will be over by 6:30 p.m. that evening.

Thank you for your patience as we ensure your safety! Questions? Contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu.

Join the Stewards of Sustainability for their first club meeting of the semester tonight (Thursday) at 6 p.m. in Stevens 208. Questions? Contact Vanessa Carrillo at vcarrillo15@georgefox.edu.

Get ready for these auditions!

Passage, a main-stage production by Christopher Chen, will be directed by Jennifer Wallenfels, and All That’s Left, a one-act play by Liam Salmon, will be directed by Trevor Braskamp. General auditions for both plays will be on Monday, Feb. 10, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. in Wood-Mar Auditorium.

Callbacks for Passage will be on Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 11 and 12, from 7 to 10 p.m. Callbacks for All That’s Left will be on Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 24 and Feb. 25, from 7 to 10 p.m.

Theatre majors and minors: Prepare a fully memorized and rehearsed 90-second dramatic monologue for the audition. Non-majors: No previous experience required! We will provide monologue sheets at the audition for cold readings.

Sign up for an audition time slot on the theatre call board in Lemmons. Contact Rhett Luedtke (rluedtke@georgefox.edu) if you have any questions.

The university’s nursing service trip to Africa is hosting a henna fundraiser on the quad from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow (Friday).

We will have an assortment of options to choose from, including but not limited to the Super Bowl team logos. If you’d like to get some henna and help us raise money for our trip, come and find us!

The funds collected will support a trip to Kenya to provide medical care to people in the Lugulu Mission Hospital and surrounding rural communities. Any and all donations are appreciated. We will be accepting cash and Venmo as payment.

If you have any questions, contact Lauren Berky at lberky16@georgefox.edu.

The water will be shut off in the Stevens Center from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5, as repairs are made to a device on the water main. No other buildings should be affected. Restrooms will be available in Hoover during this time.

Questions? Contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu.

Join us for a special presentation given by Randy Blazak titled “Trauma and Hate: From Micro-Aggression to Genocide.” Don’t miss this opportunity to do one thing for diversity and inclusion on Thursday, March 5, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Hoover 105.

The BSW program and the School of Social Work present our Diversity Dialogue. We invite members of our George Fox community to participate as a network of individuals committed to supporting diversity and increasing awareness about hate crimes and their impact.

Blazak’s scholarship on hate crime and hate groups has made him a regular commentator in media outlets from NPR and CNN to BBC and Al Jazeera. He works with the National Institute of Justice and the Southern Poverty Law Center on hate crime research issues. He is currently vice-chair of the steering committee charged with implementing Oregon’s new bias crime law.

Questions? Contact Kim Rapp at rappk@georgefox.edu.

Did you know that there are tutoring labs on campus throughout the week? Visit the ARC webpage for information on which classes have corresponding tutoring labs this semester and their times and locations.

Tutors are also available for drop-in assistance at Open Study Table. Check out their specialties and availability on our webpage as well!

Printed copies of this information is available at the ARC, located on the first floor of Murdock Library. Questions? Contact Julia James at jjames@georgefox.edu.

If you have some extra time tonight (Thursday), come and hang out with prospective students in the Hadlock lounge around 7 p.m. Karaoke, games and snacks will be provided. We’d love to see you there!

Questions? Contact activities@georgefox.edu.

Student Activities is hosting another Trivia Night this Friday, Jan. 31, at 7:30 p.m. Sign up your group for a chance to prove your knowledge about anything and everything. Prizes will be available for the winners, and tacos will be provided for all!

Also, we will be having our Bruin Brawl next Friday, Feb. 7, at 7 p.m. on the quad. Compete for the honor of your living area by participating in the ultimate test of champions.

Questions? Contact activities@georgefox.edu.

Please support participating Yamhill County restaurants during the month of February in The Melt Down.

Each participating location has agreed to donate $2 per sandwich or a percentage of the sales of their cheese-related items to the YCAP Food Bank. The Bruin Community Pantry is a partner with YCAP.

Local restaurants participating include:

• Newberg Bakery
• Jem 100
• J’s Family Restaurant
• Trellis
• Dundee Bistro
• Social Goods
• Ruddick Wood
• Pulp & Circumstance
• Hunny Beez

For more information, contact bruincommunitypantry@georgefox.edu.

Contractors will be conducting leak testing on the windows above the south entry of Hoover starting at 8 a.m. today (Wednesday). This involves water spraying and will partially block access. Please use other entries if possible.

Questions? Contact John Heitz at jheitz@georgefox.edu.

The Swing Dance Club’s theme for Saturday, Feb. 1, is red vs. blue. Wear either red or blue and see what side is the winning team with the most of the same color!

Beginner lessons start at 6:30 p.m., followed by the, intermediate dance at 7 p.m. and open dance at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to join us Saturday night!

Questions? Contact Andrea Alsager at aalsager17@georgefox.edu.

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.

Students are to submit a personal statement essay (150 to 600 words) that describes themselves and how George Fox is helping them fulfill their career plans, as well as a Steinfeldt Peace Studies Scholarship essay (300 to 1,200 words).

Applicants are also to include a research idea or project to promote peace and justice that could be completed during the scholarship year. Awardees will present results of their project to a campus forum at the end of year and are required to select and work with a mentor on the required project and to meet with mentors and participate in sponsored events.

Faculty, please encourage students to apply!

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

On Friday, Feb. 7, at 6 p.m. the Intercultural Resource Center will host a screening of the award-winning film An American Ascent. 

This film follows the first African-American expedition to tackle North America’s highest peak, Denali. Through the expedition, these mountaineers challenge themselves and confront outdated notions of what adventure looks like.

Food and beverages will be provided and discussion will follow the film. Questions? Contact Keith Schneider at kschneid@georgefox.edu or Grant Burns at gburns@georgefox.edu.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and there will be several important events happening on our campus to promote awareness and education. A team of Title IX Deputy Coordinators and students are planning the events for the month.

If you are interested in joining the planning team or would like to receive more information, contact Mark Pothoff (mpothoff@georgefox.edu) in the Office of Student Life.

Need catering? Or maybe a burrito or two in between the basketball games? Come to the Chipotle in Sherwood between 4 and 8 p.m. this Saturday, Feb. 1, and help support the George Fox women’s lacrosse team. The Sherwood Chipotle is located at 21332 S.W. Langer Farms Pkwy., Suite 118.

Be sure to tell the cashier at checkout that you are there for the fundraiser before you pay. For more information, contact Katie Brand (kmastropaolo@georgefox.edu).

Join the Harry Potter Club this Friday, Jan. 31, as we watch the fourth Harry Potter movie: The Goblet of Fire! The movie will start at 7:30 p.m. in the Foxhole. Snacks will be provided.

The Harry Potter Club meets every Friday at 4 p.m. in Stevens 101 except on movie-watching days. For more information, email Julia Sutter at jsutter16@georgefox.edu.