The Daily Bruin

The undefeated women’s basketball team is in Wisconsin to compete in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Come watch today’s opening-round game at our official viewing party in Hoover 105, complete with snacks and extra Bruin spirit. The doors will open at 2:45 p.m. (game tips off at 3 p.m.).

If the Bruins win today, they will play on Saturday at 5 p.m., with doors opening at 4:45 p.m.

You can keep up on all the latest news on our athletics website.

Fifty paid summer internships at leading Portland companies and organizations are being made available to students of color through the Emerging Leaders Internship Program. The goal is to increase the number of diverse people who are in leadership throughout the Portland area, and you could be one of them! Come learn more at:

Emerging Leaders Internship Info Session
Tuesday, March 8
Noon – 1 p.m.
IDEA Center

More than 40 businesses, including Salt & Straw, Dave’s Killer Bread, Wieden & Kennedy, and the Black United Fund look forward to seeing your applications and are offering positions for all types of majors. It’s easy to apply! Just go here and apply by Sunday, April 3.

The IDEA Center would love to answer any questions and help you prepare your resume. Call 503-554-2330 or drop by the office to make an appointment.

Faculty, please let students know about this opportunity.

The Leadership Center based out of George Fox Seminary has summer internships! We are seeking young leaders who aim to grow in character, knowledge, abilities and calling while serving locally. All interns gain experience and mentoring toward future ministry and job opportunities. We equip interns with practical experiences and skills training toward service with the church, nonprofits and/or businesses.

Internships are not exclusive to those planning for full-time ministry. All interested in serving the kingdom of God are encouraged to apply.

Benefits of an internship …

• Personal mentoring and training
• Ministry and vocational discernment
• A life-changing, leadership developing opportunity for service
• An integrated experience of ministry in the Wesleyan tradition
• $1,000 stipend for summer interns
• Letter of recommendation
• Potential career/job opportunity
• Credit hours toward degree completion

You can apply here and contact Trisha Welstad (trishawelstad@gmail.com) or Mikayla Greenwell (mgreenwell12@georgefox.edu) with questions! Apply by Tuesday, March 15.

Next school year is right around the corner and choosing your roommate(s) can be an exciting time. If you are needing a roommate or are interested in adding a member to your existing housing group, feel free to visit the GFU Housing page on Facebook, where you can search, post and inquire about finding a roommate or about the housing process in general.

Just as a reminder, the online on-campus housing form is open March 14-18.

Have you ever thought about these questions:

“Why do people keep talking about diversity?”
Or maybe, “Where do I fit in this conversation?”
Or how about, “Why does color matter?”

Come to our “Colored White Panel” this Tuesday, March 8. Hear from your fellow students, alumni, staff and others in a discussion around these topics. Have other questions? Bring them! There is time for you to ask your questions here!

The event will begin at 9 p.m. in the Cap and Gown Room.

Questions or concerns? Contact Sierra Brambila at sbrambila13@georgefox.edu or Amanda Kitz at akitz13@georgefox.edu.

Please help our Liberal Arts and Critical Issues research group gather opinions and perspectives on the pressures and expectations involved with American wedding culture. This survey will take less than two minutes. We want to know what you think!

American Wedding Survey

Questions? Contact Celena Ackerman at celena.nafarrate@gmail.com.

Disclaimer:
These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

Come support student Allison Kitz tomorrow (Saturday) as she presents her junior vocal performance recital at 7:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

Allison would appreciate your support!

We’d love to get feedback from students and staff about The Crescent this year. Do you read it? What do you like? What don’t you like? What do you wish we would cover? What could we do better?

Let us know at georgefoxcrescent@gmail.com.

The purpose of this quick survey is to better understand student opinion and knowledge of medical resources on campus. This survey is completely anonymous. The survey only takes a few minutes to complete.

Medical Resources on Campus

Questions? Contact Hailey Ostrom at hostrom12@georgefox.edu.

Disclaimer:
These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

Simeon Brown’s senior violin recital is tomorrow (Saturday) in Bauman Auditorium. The concert will begin at 3 p.m. and is free to the public, so bring everyone!

For more information, email Simeon at sbrown12@georgefox.edu.

Are you interested in spending a semester abroad in Germany? Visit representative Jerry Orr from the AMBEX Germany study abroad program today (Friday) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Bruin Den.

Questions? Contact Lynn Scott (lscott@georgefox.edu).

Midterm grades are important indicators of how students are doing in classes. While they are not a part of the student’s permanent record, they are important to pay attention to. In some cases, midterm grades represent about half the grade in the course. Students who have questions should check with their professors. It is vital to know where you stand in each of your classes.

Midterm grades are meant to encourage students to get in touch with others: your professors, your advisor, your CAP Coach (Career & Academic Planning Coach), the Academic Resource Center. The WORST thing to do about midterm grades is to ignore them or to assume you can improve them on your own.

Professors DO want to meet with you. Do not hesitate to make an appointment with each of them.

Midterm grades are due by Friday, March 4. Students should plan to check midterm grades after this date.

To check your midterm grades in MyGFU:

• Click on “Self-Service”

• Click on “Enrollment”

• Click on “View My Grades”

• Click on the correct term

• Click on the “Mid-Term Grades” tab

If you do not see a “Midterm Grades” tab, it is likely none of your professors have entered any midterm grades for you. Please contact your professors to find out what your grades are.

Students, now you need to determine what to do next:
 Contact your professors. Faculty are not required to enter midterm grades. You are advised to check with each of your professors about your status in their class. Consider whether to withdraw from one or more courses if it looks likely that you’ll get an F (or maybe even a D).

The last date to withdraw is Sunday, March 20.

You can usually go below being enrolled in 12 credit hours (at this point in the semester) without impacting your financial aid or housing. However, you should contact representatives in these departments to be certain:

• Residence Life – Dave Johnstone (djohnstone@georgefox.edu)
• Student Financial Services (sfs@georgefox.edu)

Withdrawal results in a “W” on your transcript but does not factor into GPA. If you were to get an F, it would impact GPA.

Confirm any thoughts of withdrawing from classes with your advisor. Meet with each professor, especially those teaching courses you’re struggling in. Even if your professor doesn’t post midterm grades, find out from the professor what your grade is.

Meet with your advisor to discuss options and use labs, help sessions and the ARC.

If you think you might have a learning disability, have some assessment done. Contact the Health and Counseling Center at 503-554-2340 or stop by their office on South River Street.

Not sure how to take the next step? Email studentlife@georgefox.edu.

Come support the University Players tomorrow night (Friday) as they perform “Time Will Tell” on the Wood-Mar stage beginning at 7:30 p.m. The presentation is described as “a worship experience through story, drama, movement and song.”

Admission is free. See you there!

Interested in learning more about the issues in immigration and the refugee crisis? Join us for a panel discussion as we explore the current refugee crisis, trends and causes of migration, the nature of international borders, and a diversity of responses including aid, advocacy, movement building and policy reform.

Sponsored by the School of Social Work and the Center for Peace and Justice, the event is set from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, in Hoover 105 on the Newberg campus.

The year 2015 saw a surge of displaced persons from Syria and the Middle East on a global scale, and the nature of international borders within the United States continues to be a topic of contention, particularly in relationship to the global south. What wisdom and tools may help us face this crisis? What intersecting issues are at play? What does it mean to welcome the stranger?

Panelists include:

• Toc Soneoulay, director of refugee resettlement at Catholic Charities in Portland
• Marco Mejia, a long-time social justice activist, popular educator, community organizer and coalition builder. Marco is on the board of the Interfaith Movement for Immigrant Justice, was a previous staff organizer with Portland Jobs with Justice and resides in Portland
• Ana Vella (Robles) Magana, George Fox University School of Social Work alumna and immigration counselor at Lutheran Community Services Northwest
• Roger Sandberg, director of Emergency Relief & Global Security at Medical Teams International

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

Attention kickball hopefuls …

George Fox intramurals is going online, and we’re currently hosting kickball sign-ups. We are piloting a new software that will allow teams to join, check their schedule/standings, and keep track of statistics online. Go to an app called “Rec It” and download it for free. Instructions are listed once you arrive at this site.

Once on the site, sign up, search for our school and either create a team or accept an invite from a friend. Please communicate with your teammates so duplicate teams are not created, as we have a maximum of 16 teams. Also, every player on each team needs to have an IM league account!

Each team needs nine players and at least two girls!

If you have questions, feel free to contact JJ Lacey at jlacey13@georgefox.edu or 253-326-1712.

Learn how easy and delicious it is to cook healthy meals! George Fox alumna Emily Forbes will demonstrate simple recipes while offering tips and tricks to empower you in your own kitchen. Enjoy free samples and recipes at each session.

• Thursday, March 10 at 10:50 a.m. in Hoover 105: Glorious Greens — Learn how to eat your greens and love them too!
• Monday, March 14 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 10: Five 30-Minute Meals — Cooking delicious and nutritious food that fits into your time frame.

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

Next school year is right around the corner and choosing your roommate(s) can be an exciting time. If you are needing a roommate or are interested in adding a member to your existing housing group, feel free to visit the GFU Housing page on Facebook, where you can search, post and inquire about finding a roommate or about the housing process in general.

Just as a reminder, the online on-campus housing form is open March 14-18.

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).

Come enjoy some Afro-Zumba for a fun workout or study break tonight (Thursday) from 8 to 9 p.m. in the Wheeler dance room (211). Hosted by the International Club.

Questions? Contact Imani Kamau at fkamau14@georgefox.edu.

Simeon Brown’s senior violin recital is this Saturday, March 5, in Bauman Auditorium. The concert will begin at 3 p.m. and is free to the public, so bring everyone!

For more information, email Simeon at sbrown12@georgefox.edu.