The Daily Bruin

Winter is here. Following is our process for announcing campus closure information. The provost will make the decision whether or not to close the Newberg campus, Portland Center and Salem site for daytime classes by 6:30 a.m. or 2:15 p.m. for evening classes. This applies to all days of the week, including Saturday. Decisions at the Redmond site will be made by the professor.

Major considerations are road conditions, ice, utility service disruption, and how long the severe weather or emergency is likely to last. To find out if a closure decision has been made when bad weather occurs:

1. Visit the George Fox flashalert.net page at http://flashalert.net/news.html?id=32 (This is the first site updated)
2. Listen to local radio and television stations. Each campus will be identified separately. (This info comes from Flashalert).
3. Call the George Fox University switchboard at 503-538-8383.

More information on campus closure policies can be found at georgefox.edu/closure.

So, you have a great idea for a business. Where do you go for the financing to get it started? From a place like the Portland Seed Fund, of course!

This Wednesday, Feb. 6, from noon to 12:50 p.m. in Hoover 208, come hear from Angela Jackson, cofounder and managing director of the Portland Seed Fund, Portland’s best source of financing for entrepreneurs in their first round of funding. Take advantage of hearing from a successful professional in the business world.

Faculty, please inform your students of this opportunity.

Questions? Contact Colleen Sump at csump@georgefox.edu.

Check out these fun upcoming student activities:

• Saturday, Feb. 9: Dating Game, 7-10 p.m. (Bauman)
• Friday, Feb. 15:  Sadie Hawkins, 9:30 p.m. (on the Portland Spirit off campus)
• Friday, Feb. 22: Game Night, 8-11 p.m. (Hadlock Student Center Lounge)

Questions? Email activities@georgefox.edu.

The George Fox theatre department will present the final shows of its winter musical Jane Eyre this week. Come join us for a compelling and powerful musical adaptation of Charlotte Brontë’s masterpiece.

The show runs in Wood-Mar Auditorium Feb. 7-9 at 7:30 p.m., and will conclude its run with a 2 p.m. matinee performance on Sunday, Feb. 10. Open captioning will be available for the show on Feb. 7.

Student tickets are free Thursday, Feb. 7. Bring your student ID to the door (your name needs to be on your ticket). Employees are provided one complimentary ticket for any of the shows.

Reserve your seat online. You may also purchase additional tickets online.

For more information, visit this page. See you at the show!

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Bridge Café will be closed until further notice.

However, the Bruin Den will stay open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Bruin Bites will stay open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Questions? Contact Brett Harvey at bharvey@georgefox.edu.

The Nutrition Matters grant at George Fox is sponsoring upcoming cooking demonstrations. If you would like to learn how to make a healthy meal, join us in Canyon Commons on Feb. 20, Feb. 27, and March 5, from 5 to 6 p.m.

Emily Forbes, a George Fox alumna and local nutritionist, is passionate about helping students learn to make healthy meals. You will walk away with a sample, knowledge of how to make a dish, and the recipe. It’s like watching a cooking show, but you actually get to taste the food!

Any questions should be directed to Kristi Welker at kwelker@georgefox.edu.

All are welcome to view The Gospel of John movie tomorrow (Tuesday) at 8 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Come see the biblical text dramatized in cinema form and discern new insights from viewing John’s story of Jesus and his ministry. Elective chapel credit available.

Questions? Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

Join us in Bauman Auditorium for the Winter Choir Concert on Saturday, Feb. 23, at 7:30 p.m.

The concert features the university’s Chamber Singers, Concert Choir and Women’s Chorale, along with a guest performance by Sam Barlow High School’s Concert Choir. All are welcome, and admission is free.

Questions? Contact Danielle Warner at dwarner@georgefox.edu.

Pickleball is returning for a second season starting Feb. 5! If you missed out last time, now is your chance to get in on the action. Sign-ups close Feb. 4. Sign up on IMLeagues.

Questions? Contact Caitlyn Connor at cconnor15@georgefox.edu.

Dodgeball is coming to the Hadlock Student Center in the form of a one-day tournament extravaganza this Saturday, Feb. 9.

The top three teams will be invited to play the next weekend against Gonzaga University’s dodgeball club. So make your dream team and claim your spot today! Sign-ups close Feb. 8.

Questions? Contact Caitlyn Connor at cconnor15@georgefox.edu.

Hey George Fox students …

If you grab an amazing photo or video of something fun happening around campus, send it to content@georgefox.edu for a chance to be featured on social media and earn a $20 Visa gift card!

Something fun happening in your dorm? Send it our way! Something awesome happening at an ASC event? We want to see! Something crazy happening in science lab? Yep, send that too!

In short, if it’s awesome and if it’s happening at George Fox, we’d love to see it. Send your photo/video and a brief caption. If we decide to purchase your content, you’ll receive a Visa card shortly afterward.

Questions? Contact Sarah Reid (sreid@georgefox.edu).

“Night to Shine” is a special-needs prom sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. We are looking for awesome volunteers to help make an unforgettable night for our special guests.

Night to Shine will be held on Friday, Feb. 8, from 5 to 9 p.m. Register here to help.

Questions? Contact Katlyn Kronschnabl at katlyn@newbergcc.org.

Thinking about getting involved next year? Want to get paid to have fun and make a difference?

The Office of Student Involvement is searching for a diverse group of talented, hardworking people to put on student events. Positions include event planners, graphic designers, videographers, photographers and leadership roles. Come to an informational meeting tomorrow (Monday) at 9 p.m. in Hadlock Student Center.

Questions? Contact us at activities@georgefox.edu. We look forward to talking with you!

Sign up for a Life Group! Life Groups are a great way to connect with other students during a weekly time of discussion and prayer.

Groups are all-male, all-female or coed, and are under the direction of a post-college leader, including George Fox University employees, alumni, local pastors and community leaders.

Spring Life Groups meet for six weeks, beginning the week of Feb. 11 and ending the week of March 18. You can sign up here.

Questions? Contact Stephanie Lopez at slopez@georgefox.edu.

Do you like to play Dungeons and Dragons? Spiritual Life is looking for a few students to commit to joining a local youth with some developmental disabilities in playing a game he loves: Dungeons and Dragons.

If this is something you would be interested in doing, contact us at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

Today (Saturday) from 9 to 11 a.m. the French Club will be making free crepes for all students in honor of La Chandeleur – and for the joy of eating crepes!

Stop by the Bruin Den to get some delicious food and learn a little more about French history and culture. Gluten-free crepes will be available.

Questions? Contact Libby Kerns at lkerns17@georgefox.edu.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Bridge Café will be closed until further notice.

However, the Bruin Den will stay open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Bruin Bites will stay open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Questions? Contact Brett Harvey at bharvey@georgefox.edu.

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

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

Want to run for a position in Student Government? Applications open on Monday, Feb. 4.

If you want to get involved, you can run for student body president, student body vice president, vice president of finance, or sophomore, junior or senior class representative. Applications also require petitions/signatures and are due Monday, Feb. 18. Campaigning will begin on Feb. 25. Don’t miss this opportunity to be an integral leader on campus!

Questions about the positions, application or campaigning? Contact Bailey Sauls at bsauls15@georgefox.edu.

Student Involvement invites you to Camp Tilikum tonight (Friday) for the annual “Polar Bear Plunge” at 6 p.m. Fun times!

Speaking of fun, check out these upcoming student activities:

• Feb. 9: Dating Game, 7-10 p.m. (Bauman)
• Feb. 15:  Sadie Hawkins, 9:30 p.m. (on the Portland Spirit off campus)
• Feb. 22: Game Night, 8-11 p.m. (Hadlock Student Center Lounge)

Questions? Email activities@georgefox.edu.