The Daily Bruin

Come join us in Shalom tonight (Tuesday) as we hear from Sarita Gallagher, an associate professor of religion in our College of Christian Studies, and celebrate the richness of community that is available to us. It’s at 9 p.m. in the Cap and Gown Room, and there is chapel credit available, so don’t miss it!

Also, if you want to partake in a rich time of community as we learn together the art of breadmaking, join us in Lewis 1 at 6 p.m. on Tuesday before Shalom! We hope to see you there.

George Fox’s Relay for Life Team is looking for people who are willing to share their stories of hope, inspiration and support to a family member or loved one who has or is battling cancer. Are you willing to share your story at our Relay for Life kick-off event on Friday, April 1?

Please contact Janeeta Beck at jbeck14@georgefox.edu if you are interested in participating, or you may contact Margie Abbott at relaynewberg@gmail.com (please put Margie’s name in the subject line).

Thank you for considering being involved in this important event.

The undergraduate admissions office is seeking awesome students to work as interns with the admissions counselors and in coordinating events. This is a great opportunity to get professional internship experience without the long commute!

We are seeking energetic, personable and detailed-oriented candidates who seek academic credit or qualify for federal student employment.

Applications and job descriptions are currently available for the 2016-17 school year and can be picked up in the admissions office on the second floor of the Stevens Center. Applications must be returned to the office no later than Friday, March 18, at 5 p.m.

If you have any questions, please contact Brittany Hurlbut (bhurlbut14@georgefox.edu) or Abby Burgess (aburgess@georgefox.edu).

It’s that time of year! The Black Student Union and Alliance (BSUA) is looking for officers for the 2016-17 school year.

We welcome everyone to apply, so if you are interested in applying, please follow this link to fill out the application. The application is due April 1, and all of the positions available are linked in the application to be viewed.

If you have questions feel free to email Markayla Shattuck at mshattuck13@georgefox.edu.

Faculty, please tell your students about this opportunity.

If you are graduating this April, you are invited to stop by the Exodus Grad Fair on March 30 or 31 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. in the Stevens Center Atrium.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Pick up your cap and gown
• Meet with Jostens to order graduation announcements, class rings, etc.
• Meet with student financial services to finalize any changes to your student account
• Join the George Fox Alumni Association
• Enjoy some free food and refreshments

We will also have representatives from mail services, advancement, the IDEA Center, and graduate admissions to speak to you about their services.

Your degree is almost complete, graduation is right around the corner, and it’s time to celebrate! This is a HUGE accomplishment and we want to applaud your hard work.

If you have any questions regarding the event, email Elise Porter at eporter@georgefox.edu or visit the Exodus webpage.

Bruin Brawl 3.0 is happening. There will be a special surprise for those leaving chapel on Wednesday night. Make sure to come decked out in your area’s designated color!

See you Wednesday, March 16, at 8 p.m. in the quad.

The university community is invited to come out and support many of our top music students at the annual Honors Recital concert at 7:30 p.m. this Thursday, March 17, in Bauman Auditorium.

Performers will include Katie Craighead (trumpet), Michaela Conley (soprano), Matt Staples (clarinet), Andrew Bergh (tenor), Lauren Timmons (flute), Bobi Whitehead (soprano) and Kristian Apland (violin).

Admission is free!

“It’s not who you know, but who knows you.” Making quality connections is more than quick introductions and business-card exchanges. This IDEA Center workshop can help you integrate your networking strategy with your job-search plans, increasing the effectiveness of your search.

Bring your lunch to Cap and Gown A from noon to 1 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday) and join us.

Contact idea@georgefox.edu with questions.

Wheeler Fitness Center hours for spring break are as follows:

• 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday (both Saturdays)
• Closed both Sundays

A painting crew will be working in the Fitness Center at various times during break; please be flexible in giving them space.

Thank you!

Come to the International House tonight (Tuesday) at 7:30 p.m. for a time of worship and some great snacks with the Mu Kappa Club! Join us as we take some time to refocus our attention on God in the midst of these busy weeks. It will be pretty laid back, and as always all are welcome, so come and bring a friend!

We hope to see you there!

Questions? Contact Ethan Shafe at eshafe14@georgefox.edu.

Check out our women’s basketball fan site! The more clicks we get, the better our grade. Help us out by going here.

Want someone to take a look at your resume or LinkedIn profile? Come by the IDEA Center for career drop-in hours and meet with a career coach for 10 to 15 minutes for an instant review. No appointments necessary!

Career coach drop-ins are Tuesdays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon.

Questions? Contact Kaitlyn Ragan at kragan@georgefox.edu.

Nearly 100 singers representing several Western universities will be on campus this Saturday, March 19, for the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella’s Northwest semifinals competition in Bauman Auditorium.

Among the schools represented will be the University of Oregon, Oregon State University, the University of California – Santa Cruz, the University of California – Davis, Brigham Young University and the University of Washington. George Fox’s a cappella group, Quakers and Notes, will be hosting the Pitch Perfect-like event.

The competition begins at 7 p.m. The winner of the event will be moving on to the international finals in New York. Tickets for general admission seating are available at this link.

Questions? Contact Jake Yoakum at quakersandnotes@gmail.com.

Want to gain experience supporting students from diverse cultures? Want to build your intercultural leadership skills?

Apply by Sunday, March 27, to be an orientation assistant activity leader or driver for the fall 2016 International Student Orientation.

Find more information on the “GFU International Center/Culture House” Facebook page. If you have questions, contact Tiona Cage (tcage@georgefox.edu).

The George Fox theatre program is looking for students to usher this year’s spring production of The Balkan Women. Show dates are April 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m., April 14 through 16 at 7:30 p.m., and April 17 at 2 p.m.

Please contact Brooke Larson at blarson15@georgefox.edu to sign up and for more information.

We have a few more openings in our intentional living communities. We are looking for people who want to invest in others and be invested in (there will be components of mentorship and community-building workshops).

You’ll have the opportunity to be leaders in the suite area as well as work with your smaller group to build a community that cares and thinks about one another. The application deadline has been extended. Apply today!

You can apply as an individual or as a group. More info is available in the application.

The next “Nutrition Matters” course is tonight! George Fox alumna Emily Forbes will demonstrate simple recipes and offer tips and tricks to empower you in your own kitchen. Enjoy free samples and recipes at each session.

• Tonight (Monday) at 5 p.m. in Lemmons 8: “Dips, Dressings and Sauces – How to go from ordinary to extraordinary!”
• Thursday, March 17 at 10:50 a.m. in Hoover 105: “Five 30-Minute Meals – Cooking delicious and nutritious food that fits into your time frame.”

Questions? Contact Marcella Loprinzi-Hatfield (mloprinzihatfield@georgefox.edu).

Monday, March 14, 3 p.m. – Women’s tennis vs. Southwestern (Texas), George Fox Tennis Courts
Tuesday, March 15, 3 p.m. – Women’s lacrosse vs. Wooster, Austin Sports Complex

For more information, contact the sports information office at ext. 2926 or visit the George Fox sports website at gfubruins.com.

We have just been informed by Habitat for Humanity that construction will begin Wednesday, March 16, on their new building in the gravel lot we lease. The last day to park in that lot will be tomorrow (Tuesday).

For those who usually use that lot, we recommend parking in the Le Shana lot at the corner of Villa and Fulton streets.

Questions? Email Nadine Kincaid at nkincaid@georgefox.edu.

All are welcome to a Liberal Arts and Critical Issues lecture tonight (Monday), when Abigail Favale, an assistant professor of English and a faculty fellow in the William Penn Honors Program, speaks on the topic “What is Sex For?” in Hoover 105. The same presentation will be made from 5 to 6 p.m. and from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

If sex is the god of popular culture, what is this god like? In this lecture, Favale will raise philosophical and theological questions about the meaning of sex and its depiction in contemporary American culture.

The theme for this semester’s LACI series is “Christianity and Pop Culture.” For more information, contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.