The Daily Bruin

Did you know we have off two days of classes for mid-semester break this year? Due to the longer break, University Recreation is hosting an overnight adventure trip for students to the Oregon Coast.

The trip is set for Thursday, Friday and Saturday (Feb. 15-17) of the break. Outdoor activities will include camping, bodyboarding, surfing, hiking, camp cooking, and lots of warm campfires. We will provide all of the transportation, food, equipment and more!

We also have scholarships available for students in financial need. If you are interested in this trip, please check out this registration page.

Attention students! Just a friendly reminder that, as a student at George Fox, the Chehalem Aquatic and Fitness Center (1802 Haworth Ave.) offers free memberships to you at their facility. Be sure to take advantage of this resource and the many others as a student!

The sidewalk south of the track is closed to pedestrian traffic. Pedestrians journeying to Wheeler from Ross will need to cut across the football field to the gate in front of Wheeler.

The sidewalk will be closed from the Alumni Plaza to the external stairs on the south side of Wheeler while the sidewalk is being reconstructed. The reconstructed sidewalk is expected to open on Thursday, Feb. 15. Thank you!

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This year’s yearbook theme is “legacy.” As we reflect on the events and experiences of our George Fox community this past year, we will focus on the idea of legacy – the impact we have on those around us and the impacts others have had on us.

We’d love to hear from you and those in your community who you think have had or will have a lasting impact on others. Please fill out this Google Form to nominate yourself or others to be interviewed for our story portraits this year!

We will follow up with the nominees with some questions regarding legacy and feature their stories in our yearbook!

Feel free to reach out to Harry Zhu at hzhu20@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting Scholarship Summit on campus today (Friday). With around 400 visitors expected, we are asking 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 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 a busier-than-usual Canyon Commons. 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!
• Our closing sessions will be from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Canyon Commons private dining rooms; please be mindful of noise levels if you are in the dining hall at that time.

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

Join the BSU Cookout tonight (Friday) at 7 p.m. in Klages! Experience the rhythm of music, games, the joy of dancing, and indulge in delicious soul food. Don’t miss out on this celebration!

Here is a rundown of campus events coming up soon:

• Sadie Hawkins: Friday & Saturday, Feb. 9 & 10, at 10 p.m. on the Portland Spirit
• Jazz Swing Night: Friday, Feb. 23, at 8:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons
• The Dating Game: Friday, March 1, at 7 p.m. in Bauman

If you have any questions, please reach out to activities@georgefox.edu.

Traditional undergraduate students will take off Thursday and Friday, Feb. 15-16, for the mid-semester holiday. The university expanded the holiday to two days this year in response to an ASC request designed to improve student mental health.

University offices and departments will remain open on Thursday, Feb. 15.

The George Fox Spring Career Fair will be held on Monday, Feb. 12, in Canyon Commons (Rooms 101-103) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This is a great way for our students to gain hands-on, real-life experience that will benefit their professional development. We appreciate the support of the faculty and staff in helping the students understand the importance of these experiences. Whether you require attendance, make it a class assignment, or just strongly encourage them to attend, your efforts will go a long way in helping the career fair to be a success.

There will be 30 to 35 vendors from a variety of professions all looking for students who need internship and employment opportunities. Thank you again for your support.

Contact Wade Witherspoon at wwitherspoon@georgefox.edu for more info.

Tonight (Friday), we’ll be hosting our second worship night of the year for all women on campus! Join us for Rise from 8 to 9:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101-103.

On this worship night, join fellow women in the community to worship together and hear from SpiL pastor Debrianna Debolt on design and calling in Christ. Chapel credit will be offered! We hope to see you there!

If you have any questions, reach out to Anika Perry at perrya20@georgefox.edu.

Use this Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to tell your friends, family and/or significant other you appreciate them.

Join the Arts & Crafts Club for a Valentine’s Day card-making event on Friday, Feb. 9, in Hoover 203 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. to spread the love by handcrafting or decorating personalized valentines. Craft materials (and chocolate!) will be provided.

Both students and employees are welcome! Contact Lilly McAfee at lmcafee19@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join Comic Book Club tonight (Friday) at 5:30 p.m. in the Foxhole/Commuter Lounge (Klages) to watch Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Enjoy popcorn, treats, hot drinks, and the web-slinging adventure! Feel free to drop in anytime!

Here is our schedule for the rest of the semester. It’s filled with exciting events, meetings and trips! Feel free to reach out to Aireen Celestino at acelestino20@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting Scholarship Summit on campus tomorrow (Friday). With around 400 visitors expected on campus, we are asking 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 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 a busier-than-usual Canyon Commons. 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!
• Our closing sessions will be from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Canyon Commons private dining rooms; please be mindful of noise levels if you are in the dining hall at that time.

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

In celebration of Black History Month (Feb. 1-29), the Intercultural Resource Center has compiled recommendations for engagement, crowdsourced from the George Fox community for the George Fox community. Check them out here.

This resource lists events at George Fox and in Portland, a playlist to listen to, art exhibitions to visit – including one from George Fox’s own Marvin Eans – and more. Be sure to check it out as you engage and celebrate this month.

Note: First on the event list, as a kickoff to Black History Month, is a cookout hosted by Student Activities and the Black Student Union in Klages at 7 p.m. tomorrow night (Friday). Come join us!

Happy Black History Month, George Fox!

Intramurals has opened its half-season sports, which include ping pong, floor hockey, and five-on-five coed basketball. These sports all occur on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and championships are the final week of February. Sign-ups close this Friday, Feb. 2, so register now on IMLeagues.

We’re also hosting three tournaments in February, in six-on-six volleyball, pickleball, and cornhole. More information can be found on IMLeagues.

Intramurals are open to both students and employees!

If you have any questions, email intramurals@georgefox.edu

Please join the College of Physical Therapy for our 10th annual research symposium from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 7, in the Medical Sciences Building. Physical therapy doctoral faculty and third-year students will showcase various rehabilitation research topics.

If you have any questions, please contact Samantha Skaggs at sskaggs@georgefox.edu.

Calling all enthusiasts of public relations! Come join the Public Relations Student Society of America at 5:30 p.m. today (Wednesday) in Stevens 101 as we dive into the different aspects of being a public relations professional.

Olivia Aragon will be leading a fun night of activities and conversation about what PR is, what career opportunities are available, and what relation PR has to other career fields.

Everybody is welcome, and we will have free pizza and drinks. See you there!

Contact Stefani Peden at speden21@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The Sources of Strength Club is launching for the spring! As an upstream suicide prevention program, we strive to build relationships, help our community to connect with sources of resilience and hope, and have fun doing it.

If you’d like to get involved, or you have ideas for ways to improve wellbeing and mental health in our community, or you’d like to be trained, please let us know on this interest form.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Kelly Chang at kchang@georgefox.edu.

This year, the university selected Providence Medical Group to provide the on-campus medical care for students, with medical visits charged to the student’s insurance plan. We are pleased to announce that there is now a fund to assist with “out-of-pocket” costs that exceed $75 per visit (after your insurance pays its portion of the medical charges).

If you receive a bill for more than $75 (after your insurance processes a claim), please call 503-683-1097 and they will provide financial assistance. (Note: This financial assistance is available to any student who has had a medical visit this academic year, including during the fall semester.)

Do you have any low-back pain? Our doctor of physical therapy students (along with licensed clinicians) will have a chance to evaluate your low back and set you up for success while getting you back to what you want/love to do!

Join us for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program’s patient evaluation day from 8 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, April 10, in the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd).

If you would like to participate/sign up/want more information, please email Li-Zandre Philbrook (lphilbrook@georgefox.edu) for a spot. This will be a free event.

Do you have any neck or upper-back pain? Our physical therapy students (along with licensed clinicians) will have a chance to evaluate your neck and upper back and set you up for success while getting you back to what you want/love to do!

The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program will host a DPT patient evaluation day from 8 to 11:30 a.m. on Monday, March 11, in the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd).

If you would like to participate/sign up/want more information, please email Li-Zandre Philbrook at lphilbrook@georgefox.edu for a spot. This will be a free event.