The Daily Bruin

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting Scholarship Summit on campus tomorrow (Friday). With around 500 visitors expected on campus, we are asking George Fox students and employees to help extend the Be Known promise throughout the day. Here’s what you can keep in mind.

• Use street parking instead of campus parking lots. Guests will be arriving on campus Friday morning between 7:45 and 8:30 a.m. and will fill all the main campus parking lots.
• Be mindful of guests in your housing area. We will have housing tours circulating through Edwards, Gulley, Pennington, HMS, and Newlin from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tour groups will be viewing dorm lobbies and a room on the first floor of each dorm.
• Plan for Canyon Commons to be busier than usual. Guests will be going through the main servery line. If you see a family looking for a spot to sit, invite them to join you!

For questions email visit@georgefox.edu or call Lauren Hill at 503-554-2245.

The final email from studentsuccesstech@ruffalnonl.com will come today (Thursday). Please use the link in that email to complete the Student Satisfaction Survey before midnight on Sunday, Feb. 2. Your input will inform decisions that will strengthen student services.

The return period for unneeded textbooks for the spring term ends tomorrow (Friday). Please come by the Bruin Bookstore if you need to return a book.

If you have questions, reach out to Kristen McGuirk at kmcguirk@georgefox.edu.

The most recent edition of The Crescent is out now! Click here to read about campus cats, student thoughts on a potential TikTok ban, new dish procedures at the Bon, and a Los Angeles student’s experience with the recent wildfires.

The Chess Club will be starting up this Friday, Jan. 31, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the library. The meeting will be nothing fancy, just come and play chess. If you are a beginner, you need not fear, assistance is available from the club leadership to hone your abilities into a fearsome force!

In other news, if you would like to attend Chess Club but cannot due to a time conflict, fill out this form to let the club leadership know how we can adjust the meeting time.

Contact Kiernen McTaggart at kmctaggart22@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting Scholarship Summit on campus this Friday and next, Jan. 31 and Feb. 7. With over 500 admitted students and their guests expected on campus each weekend, we are asking George Fox students and employees to consider parking in alternative parking lots to ensure enough parking for visitors in the Stevens, Hoover, and Bauman lots.

Alternate parking can be found in the 99W lot (Steve’s Auto), Morse lot by Plant Services, or street parking.

If you have questions, email hilll@georgefox.edu or call Lauren Hill at 503-554-2245.

Female student-athletes: Step into your next game with mental confidence! Through Rise’s upcoming workshop with women’s golf head coach MaryJo McCloskey, we want you to defeat imposter syndrome, stop negative cycles, and strengthen your champion mindset.

Join us on Thursday, Feb. 6, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Stevens 207. Register for free here or come without registering!

Have questions? Reach out to Tamara Wytsma at twytsma@georgefox.edu.

George Fox will be hosting a business fair this Thursday, Jan. 30. It will be held in Canyon Commons from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Talk to professionals from the business and finance worlds to see what internship and employment opportunities they may have for you.

If you have questions, contact Wade Witherspoon at wwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

The Academic Resource Center (ARC) is here to support your academic success! Whether you need help with writing – from brainstorming to final edits – or personalized academic coaching to stay on track, our team is ready to assist you.

To make an appointment, go to the TracCloud icon on your Canvas Dashboard. We are open Monday through Thursday from 1 to 9 p.m. and Friday from noon to 4 p.m.

If you have any questions, please email Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu.

Would you like to improve your ability in these areas?

• Helping people who disagree on important things feel safe and hopeful
• Listening with empathy and building trust and cooperation
• Being a better bridge-builder in our community
• Possibly equipping yourself to be a table moderator at Community Conversations

If you resonate with any or all of these goals, you should join us for a Conversation Moderator Basic Training workshop tomorrow (Wednesday) from 7 to 8:45 p.m. in Canyon Commons.

Sponsored by the George Fox Civility Project and the Newberg/Dundee United as Neighbors group, this workshop will be led by George Fox Civility Project Director Ron Mock and Student Care and Student Life Operations Specialist Jere Witherspoon. It is open to the public, including anyone on campus.

Please let Ron or Jere know if you are interested in coming, or if you have questions, at rmock@georgefox.edu or jwithers@georgefox.edu. You are welcome to come even if you haven’t contacted us in advance.

1098-T tuition tax statements for 2024 are now available online in MyGeorgeFox. To access your form, log into MyGeorgeFox and go to the “Financial Account” tile, then select “Account Services” and then “View 1098-T.” The PDF can be downloaded and shared with whomever is handling your taxes. We are unable to distribute these for you.

If you did not fill out the electronic consent form and you qualified for a 1098-T, the form will be printed out and sent to your mailing address.

If you have any questions, reach out to the student accounts office at studentaccounts@georgefox.edu.

Information is needed to assist the Newberg Police in identifying an unknown young female driving a red passenger car. On Jan. 12, 2025, between 3 and 3:30 p.m., this motorist struck a person at a crosswalk at Sheridan Street and Meridian Street.

The people concerned will be the only ones exchanging information. The Newberg Police Department would appreciate any assistance. Please call Officer Sattler of the Newberg Police Department at 503-538-8321 if you have any information.

Need help with APA? Join the Academic Resource Center for an APA workshop with Sue O’Donnell, taking place on Tuesday, Feb. 4, from 5 to 6 p.m. in Hoover 105. Learn the details of APA style, including formatting, citations, references, writing style, and more.

If you have questions, email Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu.

Join us in Bauman Auditorium on Friday, Feb. 7, at 7:30 p.m. for an exciting performance by jazz musician Johnaye Kendrick in “An Evening of Jazz.” Staff and students each may have one complimentary ticket to this event, provided they use their own email at check-out.

Find out more and order tickets here. Contact Kathy Harris at kharris@georgefox.edu with any questions.

You’re invited to join us for an off-campus retreat during mid-semester break from Feb. 13-15.

These retreats are thoughtfully designed for a small group of 10-12 students and will take place off campus. During the retreat, participants can expect to enter a slower pace to engage in various spiritual practices that refresh their minds, bodies and spirits. Additionally, students will create connections with fellow students and staff, fostering a sense of community and support.

You must fill out this application to express interest in attending. You will receive a confirmation email to let you know you’ve been selected to attend and then you will secure your spot with $20. The $20 covers food, lodging and transportation. The last day to sign up is Jan. 31.

If you have questions, reach out to Cyndi Murillo at cmurillo@georgefox.edu.

Find a mask and wear it well, your identity no one can tell.

The honor of your presence is requested at the Sadie Hawkins masquerade ball on Feb. 7. Tickets are for sale this week in Canyon Commons. Tickets are $20, and we take cash or card. These sell out every year, so get them before they are gone.

Tickets are sold in Canyon Commons at these times (subject to change if sold out):

• Jan. 27 (Monday) from 5-7 p.m.
• Jan. 28 (Tuesday) from noon to 2 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.
• Jan. 29 (Wednesday) from noon to 2 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.
• Jan. 30 (Thursday) from noon to 2 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.

Check out the Activities Weekly email for more details on upcoming events.

Events coming up:

• Club Fair: Jan. 31 at 6 p.m. in Hadlock
• Sadie Hawkins: Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. at the Crystal Ballroom
• Lip Sync: Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. in Bauman

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The Friendsview Resale Garage Sale will take place on Jan. 31 (Friday) from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Feb. 1 (Saturday) from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

On Saturday, get 50% off everything or fill a bag for $3 (George Fox students get 50% off both days). Find great deals on kitchenware and other household items.

Thank you to all who made us aware of the most recent phishing campaign. For those unfamiliar with phishing, please see below for a quick refresher.  

What to Expect

• The phishing email may appear to be from a legitimate source or offer you something. However, it will attempt to trick you into revealing sensitive information or taking a specific action. Please note that logging into an unknown website or application will reveal your username and password to that website or application. This is one way your username and password can be stolen.

How to Identify Phishing Emails

• Be cautious. Be wary of emails that:
  • Create a sense of urgency or panic
  • Request sensitive information
  • Have spelling or grammar errors
  • Contain suspicious links or attachments
  • Offer something too good to be true (free stuff) or ask for money
• Verify the sender. Check the sender’s email address to ensure it is legitimate. Look for mistakes in spelling or grammar, and be cautious of unfamiliar senders.
• Don’t click. Never click on links or attachments from suspicious emails. Instead, contact the sender directly to verify their identity.
• Don’t respond. And don’t ever give an unknown person any money!

What to Do

1. 1. Mark as spam. If you receive a phishing email, mark it as spam immediately.
   2. Report to IT. Forward the email to our IT department at servicedesk@georgefox.edu so we can investigate and block future messages.
   3. Reach out to the sender through a different channel than how you were contacted, to ask about the legitimacy.

Your Cooperation

Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions, email servicedesk@georgefox.edu.

Join us on Monday, Jan. 27, between 4 and 5:30 p.m. to celebrate the solo exhibition of Rebecca Sandberg during her show reception at the Minthorne Gallery.

This is an open-house-style event with light refreshments. Please drop by and support the artist, and don’t miss her artist talk from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Chehalem Cultural Center following the reception.

For more information, reach out to Chandler Brutscher at cbrutscher@georgefox.edu.

SpiL trips are travel opportunities that challenge students to see, taste, listen, discover and learn through service alongside our global Christian partners in the context of their cultures, communities and complexities. On these trips, they can model Christian peacemaking, empowerment and community development at its best!

Applications are due today (Friday), so sign up now to be a part of these trips:

• Yakama Reservation: During this spring break opportunity (March 22-29), students will be able to experience Yakama Reservation’s community and the ministries of Mending Wings through their SLAM (Students Learning About Missions) program. This trip costs $390 with minimal additional fundraising. Apply here.
• Philadelphia: Learn and serve the Philly Dream Center on art and design-related service projects, urban immersion and compassionate outreach, and join in on a possible Hurricane Ida disaster relief project in partnership with World Renew. This trip will take place May 8-13, costing $790 plus fundraising. There are only a few spots left for this trip! Apply to go here.
• Cuba: Experience cultural immersion and service-learning opportunities around psychological research and missions with Dr. Kelly Chang and partners of Forward Edge international. This trip lasts from April 29 to May 20, costing $1,400 plus fundraising. Fill out the interest form here.

More information can be found at georgefox.edu/SpilTrips. If you have any questions, reach out to spirituallife@georgefox.edu.