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Did you know that the average cost per household per month for natural gas usage is approximately $65, which is primarily used to heat buildings and water?

You can reduce your gas usage by making sure all the windows and doors are closed. Closing windows and doors reduces the amount of gas used because it takes less gas to sustain indoor temperature compared to heating a cold room with a draft.

Lowering your thermostat a degree or two each week is a great start to reducing gas use. When there’s no one in the building, try turning off the heater in the building.

For more information on natural gas and micro-sustainability tips, check out our Instagram at @sustainability_squad_gfu.

Come race against the clock and solve puzzles to find your way out of our 4 escape rooms across campus this Friday, Mar. 3 at 7 p.m. in our The Great Escape event.

They are all medieval-themed so save the princess or slay the dragon to win some prizes. Sign up your team up ASAP to make sure you get your first pick of escape rooms. Teams and individuals can all sign up here. Information about each escape room can be found on the sign up sheet. You won’t want to miss this highly requested night of mystery and fun.

Here are some more events coming up soon:

• Tent City (Juniors Abroad): Thursday, Mar. 9, in the quad
• Cultural Celebration: Friday, Mar. 17, at 7 p.m. in the quad (back-up location to be announced if rainy)
• Fox Got Talent: Friday, Apr. 7 at 7 p.m. in Bauman

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions about these activities.

Midterm grades provide an accurate picture of your academic progress so far this semester. The last day to withdraw from a class without a graded responsibility for a class you may be struggling in is Sunday, March 19.

This means that if you withdraw from a class, your transcript will show a “W.” If you do not withdraw now and ultimately do not pass a course, your GPA will suffer.

Mid-term grade entry starts Saturday, Feb. 25, and ends after Wednesday, March 1.

If your professor has not yet given you a midterm grade, please contact them right away to find out where you stand in that course. Information regarding withdrawing from a class can be found here.

If you received a D or an F on your midterms, you should contact your CAP coach as soon as possible to discuss the consequences of withdrawing from a class. If you withdraw from a class, you should also contact your CAP coach to discuss your class schedule for future semesters. Follow this link to contact CAP coaches.

Here are a couple more resources you may find helpful:

• Services for Tutoring
• Academic Resource Center

If you need help or have any questions, or need assistance, please contact studentlife@georgefox.edu.

Students who fail all of their classes may have their financial aid package affected. If you have federal financial aid and are not passing any classes, please immediately contact your financial aid and/or student accounts advisor.

Do you like showing others ways to be a more effective and efficient student? Do your friends always come to you to look over their papers before they turn them in? Do you have a GPA above 3.0?

If you answered yes to these questions, you might have a future as an ARC consultant in the Academic Resource Center. We are interested in students from any major, not just English!

Applications for the 2023-24 academic year are due by Wednesday, March 15. Application instructions and additional information are available at this Handshake job posting. Contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

Happy Friday! The Comic Book Club will be meeting tonight at 7 p.m. in EHS 102 for a chill movie night. We will be watching the movie of your choosing, and snacks will be provided. We hope to see you there!

The Comic Book Club is a great way to unwind from a busy week and find other fandom fans. Don’t worry if you know nothing about comics! Members vary in a variety of knowledge and commitment to different fandoms.

Contact Maggie Hartley at mhartley20@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Are you ready for Juniors Abroad? Trips for the spring of 2024 will be announced at the meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 27, in Bauman Auditorium. Make sure to be there to learn where you could go and how to register.

Questions? Can’t make the meeting? Email Lynn Scott at lscott@georgefox.edu, David Martínez at dmartinez@georgefox.edu, or come by the Center for Study Abroad.

Today’s lunch with Provost Andrea Scott has been postponed due to weather. Watch The Daily Bruin for more opportunities for lunch fellowship in the future!

In partnership with George Fox Digital and the Office of Spiritual Life, film professor Alex Chung is creating a series of video Lent reflections on themes of repentance and suffering. They will be hosted on the George Fox Digital YouTube channel, in their own playlist, released each Friday morning beginning today through Good Friday (seven total).

Watch the first video, out now. For the YouTube playlist, visit this link.

We welcome you to subscribe to the GFD YouTube channel now to see all updates, and watch The Daily Bruin each Friday for links to the Lent content.

If you have not yet chosen a Lent reflection practice, make this your weekly devotion each Friday!

Applications are now being accepted for 2023-24 ARC consultants. If you know students who write well, are thoughtful learners, and desire to support peers in their academic success, please encourage them to apply.

Students from all disciplines are welcome to apply; representation from multiple disciplines strengthens the ARC’s ability to support a wide range of students. Completed materials are due by Wednesday, March 15.

You are welcome to send names of promising candidates to Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu. He will then reach out to invite them to apply. Students can apply by going to this Handshake job posting.

The Maker Hub’s Millermatic 210 is a wire feed metal inert gas (MIG) welder that is meant for light industrial use.

Metal inert gas is a welding process in which an electric arc forms between a consumable MIG wire electrode and the base metal. This then heats the base metal, causing them to melt and join. Along with the wire electrode, a shielding gas feeds through the welding gun which shields the process from contaminants in the air.

This technique is the easiest and most common type of welding, which makes it perfect for those learning to weld. This welder is capable of welding carbon steel as well as stainless steel. Check out this video to see how it works. Visit the Maker Hub’s Wiki Page for more information.

The Maker Hub exists as a resource and creative outlet for the entire George Fox community (yes, including non-engineers!). We are looking for student aces. A student ace is simply an expert on a piece of equipment who helps train other students on the usage of that equipment and gains extra privileges within the Maker Hub.

Please email makerhub@georgefox.edu if you would like to get connected or have any questions.

Midterm grades provide an accurate picture of a student’s academic progress so far this semester. The last day to withdraw from a class without a graded responsibility for a class a student may be struggling in is Sunday, March 19.

This means that if a student withdraws from a class, their transcript will show a “W.” If they do not withdraw now and ultimately do not pass a course, their GPA will suffer.  More information regarding withdrawing from a class can be found here.

Mid-term grade entry starts Saturday, Feb. 25, and ends after Wednesday, March 1.

Students who received a D or an F on their midterms should contact their CAP coach as soon as possible to discuss the consequences of withdrawing from a class. If a student withdraws from a class, they should also contact their CAP coach to discuss their class schedule for future semesters. They can follow this link to contact CAP coaches.

Other resources for students are easily accessible on campus:

• Services for Tutoring
• Academic Resource Center

If a student needs help or has any questions, or needs assistance, they should contact studentlife@georgefox.edu.

Students who fail all of their classes may have their financial aid package affected. If they have federal financial aid and are not passing any classes, they are to immediately contact their financial aid and/or student accounts advisor.

Hello all! My name is Gabriel Messing, and I’m a music industry major. I am premiering my senior capstone project at 7 p.m. tonight (Friday) in Hoover 105, and I invite you to come!

This project, a 25-minute stop-motion animation, is the product of nine months of filming, editing and scoring. That’s right, I composed a completely original score for this film. With an action-packed war between green and tan army men, gut-wrenching scenes, and dramatic dialogue, this is a film you won’t want to miss!

I hope to see you there! And if you have any military friends/relatives, please invite them. Military will be receiving priority seating.

Contact me at gmessing19@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Summer Online is a great way to get ahead, without sacrificing your summer. You can register for up to three courses, which run from June 5 through July 30.

Five reasons to sign up this summer:

1. Save time. Earn full credits in eight weeks – half the length of a normal class.
2. Save money. Summer Online courses are less than half the price of traditional undergraduate classes.
3. Stay flexible. Watch lectures and complete assignments when it’s convenient for you, thanks to an online asynchronous format.
4. Learn from experts. Courses are taught by real professors, and our Be Known promise applies online, too. 
5. Get ahead. Create space in your fall schedule, and stay on track to graduate in four years (or less!).

Register today on MyGeorgeFox or learn more at georgefox.edu/summer.

Wanting to or planning on studying abroad in the spring of 2024? Come to an informational meeting this Monday, Feb. 27, at 7:30 p.m. (note updated start time) in Bauman to learn more about specific programs, the application process, and application due dates.

Questions? Can’t make the meeting? Email Lynn Scott (lscott@georgefox.edu), David Martínez (dmartinez@georgefox.edu), or stop by the Center for Study Abroad.

Did you know that many families, staff and faculty are praying for you specifically today? We have collected many prayers and words of encouragement.

If you need encouragement, please stop by our table located in the Klages pavilion between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. today (Thursday) to grab a word.

Our campus pastors will also be there and available to pray with you!

All are invited to the Spring Faculty Lecture at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7, in Hoover 105.

Our featured speaker, and recipient of the 2021-22 Faculty Achievement Award for Graduate Research and Scholarship, is Dr. Randy Woodley, distinguished professor of faith and culture.

Randy fills an important niche with his expertise in Indigenous religions and American Indian culture. Join us as he explores “The Necessity of Converting to an Indigenous Worldview,” and how it might help sustain us through the coming generations.

The lecture is sponsored by the Faculty Development Committee, and refreshments are provided.

For additional information, contact Dawn Ford at dford@georgefox.edu.

This is the last call to register for a 25-minute massage from a doctor of physical therapy student! We still have a few available slots open throughout the day! Tell your friends!

Our mission is to improve our community’s health by offering discounted massages to students and employees ($20) and community members ($25). We are offering a 25-minute massage tomorrow (Friday) from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd.).

Your contribution will help fund our medical service trip to Uganda. Donations are also welcome; there will be a tip jar on site!

Register for a massage or ask questions by emailing Taylor Kopecky at tkopecky21@georgefox.edu

Hey Bruins! The admissions office needs your help to make our upcoming Bruin Preview in April a success.

If you live on campus and want to host a visiting student overnight, please let us know by filling out this form. Information about training and hosting details are listed there. We would love to have you apply!

Questions? Email Miranda Davidson at mdavidson@georgefox.edu

As part of the sabbatical process, we invite former sabbatical recipients to share about the work they did during their time away from the classroom. Our brown-bag session for spring semester will be today (Thursday) at 11:30 a.m. in Hoover 250 on the Newberg campus.

Special thanks to our spring presenters: Nichole Enzinger (education) and Leah Payne (seminary). Attendees are invited to bring their curiosity and their lunch. The AAO will provide munchies and beverages.

We look forward to hearing what our colleagues will share, and our presenters look forward to interacting with you!

If you have any questions, contact Charlene Maugeri at cmaugeri@georgefox.edu.

George Fox is committed to providing a Christ-centered community that fosters a safe place to live, work and learn for students, faculty, staff and visitors.

A core value of this institution is to maintain a respectful environment for all individuals that are free of the following: sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, harassment and discrimination, bias-related incidents, and hate crimes.

If you or someone you know has experienced a Title IX-related incident, we strongly encourage students to report it to our Title IX coordinator. Sharia Hays, dean of student care and operations, is now serving as the interim Title IX coordinator.

For more Title IX information, visit the Title IX brochure or the university’s Title IX website. If you are off campus and need immediate assistance, contact 911. If you are on campus and need immediate assistance, call 911, or Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090.

You can contact Sharia Hays at titleixcoordinator@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2317. She is located in the student life office in the Hadlock Student Center.

If you are interested in connecting with a confidential resource, contact the campus advocate at campusadvocate@georgefox.edu, or visit one of our other on-campus confidential resources at the Office of Spiritual Life (Barclay House, 503-553-2320) and Health & Counseling (Woodward House, 503-553-2340).