The Daily Bruin

Apply to be a Peer Advisor for next fall! Do you like to meet new people? Are you passionate about making everyone feel included? Do you like to be helpful? We are looking for a diverse group of 80 students to welcome in the class of 2020!

You don’t need to be an extrovert, just someone who is willing to go out of your way to make new students feel welcome. The application can be found here, with submissions due on Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 5 p.m. in the student life office.

Returning Peer Advisors only need to fill out the application and do not need to have references filled out again. Questions? Please email Stephanie St. Cyr at sstcyr@georgefox.edu.

Want to eat a delicious burger with fries or drink a milkshake while also supporting George Fox students? Come to the Newberg Burgerville between 5 and 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 17, and part of the cost of your order will go toward supporting the 2016 George Fox China serve trip team!

All are invited! Questions? Contact Daisy Gallegos at dgallegos12@georgefox.edu.

The last day for students to submit art and writing to the Wineskin is this Friday, Feb. 19. The theme is “Seeing and Being Seen.”

Winners of each category (prose, poetry, art/photography) will receive a $25 gift card of their choice. Email any questions and/or submission(s) to gfuwineskin@gmail.com.

We want to remind you that George Fox University is committed to providing a Christ-centered community that fosters a safe living, learning and work setting for students, employees and visitors. A core value of this institution is to maintain a respectful environment for all individuals that is free of the following:

• Sexual harassment
• Sexual assault
• Domestic violence
• Dating violence
• Stalking
• Harassment and discrimination
• Bias-related incidents and hate crimes

These behaviors and actions are contrary to the mission, values and Lifestyle Standards of our community. It is our firm belief that engaging in any aspect of this behavior is unacceptable and will not be tolerated by members of the George Fox community.

Should an incident of this nature occur, the person is strongly encouraged to report the incident to university personnel. For further descriptions of these policies, resources for support, and the process for reporting please visit studenthandbook.georgefox.edu.

Mark your calendars! The Doctor of Physical Therapy program invites you to attend the opening of our Physical Therapy Community Clinic and Center for Health and Wellness on Wednesday, March 2. We’ll gather from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Roberts Center.

Please join us for a department tour, wellness screening, and food and beverages while learning how physical therapy may help you discover a healthier you. You are also invited to meet our team of physical therapists who are ready to answer your questions about health and wellness, physical therapy and getting started on the path to stronger, healthier and better living.

For more information, please contact Li-Zandre van Eeden at 503-554-2479 or lvaneeden@georgefox.edu. We look forward to seeing you!

Come join us this Saturday, Feb. 20, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the George Fox Community Garden! Didn’t know we had a community garden? Well, we do … and it’s wonderful!

We’ll be preparing the garden space for the upcoming season and have some fun getting our hands in the dirt together as a community. All are welcome! The garden is located on the corner of Crestview and Villa (near Austin Sports Complex), and you can also check out our Facebook page for more information.

If you are interested in attending and would like a ride, or if you have any other questions, please email Patrick Petrie at ppetrie12@georgefox.edu.

Students need to pay a $150 non-refundable housing deposit to participate in housing selection for the 2016-17 academic year. After housing assignments have been made, this deposit will be held and applied toward future charges.

Housing deposits can be paid in Student Financial Services (SFS) on the first floor of the Stevens Center through March 17. Before you pay you should be aware of the following:

1. Your student account must be paid in full. If on a payment plan, your February payment (or March payment if after March 1) must be received and any amount not covered by your payment plan must be paid.
2. Regardless of who pays the deposit, each student must stop by SFS. If the deposit is accepted you will receive a Housing Deposit Confirmation slip. This slip is needed as a record of payment.
3. A payment received in any other way won’t be processed as a deposit, but instead will overpay the account or be applied toward the next monthly payment. SFS routinely refunds over-payments, so if you get a refund check you are not expecting please stop by to confirm the status of your deposit.

For additional details about the selection process or the housing deposit, please visit the Housing and Residence Life website or email housing@georgefox.edu with questions.

Join the university’s Science & Religion Club for a trip to OMSI this Friday, Feb. 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. for a symposium titled “In Love with God’s Two Books: Coming to Faith and Wonder through Scripture and Science,” presented by Old Testament scholar Steve Delamarter and OHSU’s Beth Habecker.

We will be meeting at 5 p.m. in the Stevens Center lobby, and all are welcome (tickets are paid for already)!

More information is available here. If you plan to join us, please RSVP at this link or email McKenna Tornblad at mtornblad14@georgefox.edu.

Join us for a special four-week Spiritual Formation Colloquium that begins Wednesday, Feb. 17, and meets each Wednesday after that through March 9 (Feb. 17, Feb. 24, March 2 and March 9). We’ll gather in Stevens 109 from 10 to 11 a.m. each week, and our facilitator will be Kathy Noling, former associate campus pastor at Westmont College. You can sign up here.

The Christian faith is meant to be passionate, hopeful and creative, but sometimes we get stuck in tedious patterns when approaching God that keep us from experiencing the rich and fulfilling relationship that He intends. Such patterns ultimately can lead us away from God.

In this colloquium, we will introduce some spiritual practices that will help you be quiet, expectant and receptive to the Holy Spirit’s voice.

Note: You’ll receive five Chapel Elective Credits for attending all four colloquium sessions.

Questions? Contact Jamie Johnson at jamiej@georgefox.edu.

Now is the time to submit your request for business cards. Marketing communications will be processing a business card order soon. Place your order directly with B&B Print Source by Wednesday, Feb. 24.

Questions? Contact Danette Newkirk at dnewkirk@georgefox.edu.

Join the Latino Heritage Club for Spoken Word tomorrow (Tuesday) at 8:30 p.m. in Hoover 105.

We hope to see you there! Contact Jessica Rivera (jrivera12@georgefox.edu) if you have questions.

Come join us at 7:30 p.m. tonight (Tuesday) in the International House for snacks, fun games and good company! Even if you’ve never come before, take a break from studying and hang out for a bit with an awesome group of people.

It’s a great chance to learn more about other countries and to share and hear stories. Hope to see you there!

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

Don’t forget to join the university’s Department of Biology and Chemistry for the sixth annual Dalton Lecture at 7:30 p.m. this Thursday, Feb. 18, in Bauman Auditorium.

James M. Tour, PhD, the T. T. and W. F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, Professor of Computer Science, Professor of Materials Science and NanoEngineering at Rice University’s Smalley Institute of Nanoscience and Technology, will present “Jesus Christ and Nanotechnology: The Impact of Faith Upon the Life of a Scientist.”

Admission is free, and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. In addition, chapel credit is available for students.

Dr. Tour will also be speaking Thursday at 3 p.m. in Wood-Mar Auditorium. Feel free to attend that as well.

Tour has more than 550 research publications and more than 75 patents, with citations totaling more than 55,000. He was named among “The 50 Most Influential Scientists in the World Today” by TheBestSchools.org in 2014.

He will share a brief overview of nanotechnology and his coming to faith in Jesus Christ and how this decision impacted his life. He will also share his thoughts regarding evolution and his hope for science and the young.

A dessert reception and Student Research Poster session follows the evening lecture.

For more information on Tour and the Dalton Lecture Series in general, visit this link. Questions? Call the Department of Biology and Chemistry at 503-554-2710.

The Peace Corps is the preeminent international service organization of the U.S., sending Americans abroad to tackle the most pressing needs of people around the world. They will have a representative on campus this Wednesday, Feb. 17, providing opportunities for you to hear more about what they do!

They will be at the IDEA Center table in the SUB from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and host an informational session from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Cap and Gown A for any student who is interested in learning about a wide variety of available programs across more than 60 countries.

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

Faculty, please let your students know about this opportunity.

Creating a standout resume is no different than the other things you do to put your best foot forward in the job search process. Making your passion, skills and experience stand out will be the focus of a “Be Found February 30-Day Challenge” event today (Monday) in the Cap and Gown Room from noon to 1 p.m. You’ll leave with the knowledge you need to create a standout resume fit for making the internship/job application process easy and efficient.

Bring your lunch! And be ready for an Effective Networking Workshop next Monday and many other upcoming workshops and events in the future.

Questions? Stop by the IDEA Center our contact us at idea@georgefox.edu.

The university’s Jazz Ensemble will be performing in the Klages Dining Hall this Wednesday, Feb. 17, at 5:15 p.m. Come out to support these talented and hard-working student musicians. Their set will feature music by Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, Mongo Santamaria and more!

Questions? Contact Nathanael Ankeny at nankeny@georgefox.edu.

Do you ever find yourself craving a home-cooked meal? The Office of Alumni Relations would like to invite you to join us for Dinner for Eight. We have set aside Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 24-25, for the meals, when alumni in the area open their homes to provide a home-cooked meal and conversation about what life is like after Fox.

Sign up this week in the Bruin Den from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or online at this link.

Please contact Taylor Ellis at tellis12@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Trying to integrate your love for sports entertainment with a future job or internship? The Portland Trail Blazers organization is hosting the Sports & Entertainment Career and Internship Fair at the Moda Center on Tuesday, Feb. 23, from 2 to 7 p.m.

Companies affiliated with sports entertainment like Adidas, the Seattle Mariners, the Portland Timbers and many more will be there! Cost to attend the event is $10, which can be paid at the IDEA Center. One ticket will gain you entrance into both the career fair and the game versus the Brooklyn Nets that evening at 7 p.m.

Register your name at the IDEA Center or fill out this Google form if you have an interest in attending. Tickets will be sold on a first-come, first served basis. See this career fair link for more details.

Don’t hesitate to make an appointment with a Career Coach if you need help prepping for this fair.

Questions? Stop by the IDEA Center or contact us at idea@georgefox.edu.

Tuesday, Feb. 16, 6 p.m. – Women’s basketball vs. Willamette, Wheeler Sports Center
Tuesday, Feb. 16, 8 p.m. – Men’s basketball vs. Willamette, Wheeler Sports Center
Saturday, Feb. 20, 11 a.m. – Baseball vs. Pacific, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m., Morse Athletic Complex
Sunday, Feb. 21, noon – Baseball vs. Pacific, Morse Athletic Complex
Sunday, Feb. 21, 10 a.m. – Women’s tennis vs. Whitworth, George Fox Tennis Courts

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

Tonight (Monday) for the George Fox Art Talk at the Chehalem Cultural Center, Ryan Thompson will give a lecture on his work and experiences as an artist. He lives and works in Chicago, where he is the associate professor of art and design at Trinity Christian College. He focuses in artwork about the relationships between humans and the natural world.

Stop by the ballroom of the Cultural Center (415 E. Sheridan St.) tonight at 6 p.m.! Questions? Contact Annie Lunt at alunt13@georgefox.edu.