The Daily Bruin

To hourly staff (and supervisors of staff members, please note): The Spring Staff Conference will take place Thursday, March 3, from noon to 4 p.m. as an in-person event on the Newberg campus.

This is a benefit we encourage all hourly staff to take advantage of. Staff members will receive an RSVP form via email to sign up for their preferred sessions.

Questions? Email the Staff Development Committee at alichten@georgefox.edu.

Do you know an undergraduate junior or senior who loves deep theological conversations? Do they love encouraging, discipling, and pursuing the Lord in community? If so, invite them to apply to be a group leader at Theologia!

Theologia is George Fox’s Summer Theology Institute for rising high school juniors and seniors. Our group leaders facilitate conversations and relational culture and lead scholars through a week of fun and challenging conversations and activities.

Compensation is up to $1,000 for the week. Training will be taking place July 9–10, and the Institute will be run from July 11–15.

Questions? Contact Abby O’Grattan at aograttan18@georgefox.edu.

Did you know that we have almost 400 students who receive academic, housing and/or meal plan accommodations through Disability & Accessibility Services? These students have ADHD, dyslexia, IBS, migraines, mental health diagnoses, autism, broken bones, limitations from surgery, traumatic brain injuries, PTSD, and so many more.

Do you have a disability, diagnosis, or condition that is limiting your access to education, housing, or food services? You can apply for accommodations here to start an individualized accommodation process.

Not sure if you qualify but want to explore further? Check out our department calendar for a time to meet with a representative from our office. You can apply anytime throughout the semester.

If you have any questions, contact Andrea Byerley at abyerley@georgefox.edu.

Hey D&D nerds! This week, we’re hosting two fun workshops – one for players and one for Dungeon Masters!

For the players, this week’s topic is “Intro to Spellcasting.” We’re here to not only provide you with a crash course on how spells work in D&D, but also to answer those questions that you have. Join us from 6 to 7 p.m. tonight (Friday) in Hoover 211 to gain some magical skills.

Every Monday we also host our DM workshop! Even if you just have a couple of questions, stop on by Hoover 211 at 8 p.m. to get them answered!

If you ever have any questions about anything, email Ava Olson at aolson21@georgefox.edu.

The university community is invited to Bauman Auditorium for “An Evening of Jazz,” featuring jazz pianist Randy Halberstadt, at 7:30 p.m. tonight (Friday). Admission is free.

Halberstadt taught at Cornish School of the Arts in Seattle and has performed with jazz luminaries Herb Ellis, Dee Daniels, Bobby Shew, Joe LaBarbera, and many more. He will be performing with the university’s jazz ensemble and faculty jazz combo.

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

Wednesday you received an invitation to participate in the National College Health Assessment, a survey we use every three to four years to assess student health behaviors in order to provide better services.

As an incentive to participate:

• All students completing the survey will be credited for one chapel credit.
• Twenty-five students will be randomly selected by ACHA to receive $10 Amazon gift cards.

Look for the email titled “National College Health Assessment” and take the survey today! All information is completely confidential.

Questions? Contact Bill Buhrow at bbuhrow@georgefox.edu.

Come hear Mustafa Akyol’s talk, “An Islamic Case for Freedom and Tolerance: Ancient Wisdom for a Modern Crisis,” at 6:30 p.m. this Monday, Feb. 21, in Hoover 105.

Mustafa is a senior fellow at the Cato Institute’s Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity, a frequent opinion writer for The New York Times, and the author of multiple books, including Reopening Muslim Minds: A Return to Reason, Freedom, and Tolerance (2021). The talk is free and open to the general public.

Questions? Contact Mark Hall at mhall@georgefox.edu.

Each year, The Student Collective, George Fox’s yearbook, gives the university community the opportunity to nominate undergraduate students, faculty and staff who have made an impact on them for “Story Portraits,” a special feature included in the publication.

To nominate an individual, fill out this form and submit it to us by today (Thursday).

Questions? Contact Michaella Thoman at mthoman18@georgefox.edu.

Have a February birthday? The Office of the Provost would like to wish you a very Happy Birthday!

If you have a birthday in February, please stop by the academic affairs office on the second floor of Hoover (HVR 230) today (Thursday) or tomorrow to pick up your birthday treat.

Portland Center employees may pick up their treat at the front desk.

Did you know that you can earn spiritual life credit by participating in outdoor recreation trips with UREC? Upcoming trips that offer SpiL credit include the following:

• Rock Climbing at Smith Rock State Park: Saturday, Feb. 19
• Whitewater Rafting on the Deschutes River: Saturday, March 12
• Rock Climbing at Horsethief Butte: Saturday, April 9

More trips have been added this week! Be sure to look for more information and register by going here.

Have questions? Contact Jasmin Fuentes at jfuentes19@georgefox.edu.

“We serve Wakanda. And let us not forget, we also serve each other. Together we will always rise.”

The Comic Book Club is hosting a movie night tomorrow (Friday) at 7 p.m. in Hoover 207! We will be watching Black Panther in honor of Black History Month and sharing barrier-breaking Black voices in the comic world. Free snacks and juice are provided!

Questions? Contact Aireen Celestino at acelestino20@georgefox.edu.

The Hadlock Student Center and Newberg High School are partnering to deliver an epic dodgeball tournament for George Fox students, and we need you to join the fun!

You can register through IMLeagues (where you register for all intramural leagues on campus). The tournament takes place on Saturday, Feb. 26 (time TBD), and the winning team gets $120 to share!

Sign up by Sunday, Feb. 20. Questions? Email Jamie Johnson at jamiej@georgefox.edu.

Hey there fellow Bruins! Come and support your George Fox lacrosse team by coming to our Fan Day at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26, at the Austin Sports Complex.

Get a chance to meet the players, learn a bit about the sport, compete to win some Bruin gear, and eat some tasty treats!

We’ll see you there! Contact Julia Quist at jquist18@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Hey Fox students! Volunteer to chop/stack wood for veterans, the elderly and disabled persons this Saturday, Feb. 19, at the Friends Community Cemetery between 9 and 11 a.m. You can sign up here.

We’ll meet in the back of the cemetery (white barn). If you have any questions, email Aric Bergers at abergers18@georgefox.edu.

Come celebrate our faculty’s newest publication with us: Guadalupe García McCall’s fifth novel, The Keeper, released on Feb. 8!

In celebration, the library and English department are hosting a Fox at the Fireside at 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 25, in the Murdock Library. Come join us to hear more about The Keeper, ask a published author some questions, and grab a few snacks.

Contact Emma Rieth at erieth@georgefox.edu for more details. We can’t wait to see you there!

Seniors in the kinesiology department are conducting research on indoor versus outdoor physical activity and its effects on mood, strength performance, and aerobic performance. We are in need of volunteers to participate in our study.

Participants will be asked to meet on two different occasions to perform a brief physical activity: once indoors in the Hadlock Student Center, and once outdoors on the track. Participants are asked to be between 18 and 22 years of age and in good health. Both male and female individuals are welcome.

If you are interested in participating, please contact Anna Oldenkamp at aoldenkamp18@georgefox.edu or Liv Valente at lvalente18@georgefox.edu for more information.

Join us tonight (Thursday) from 7 to 9 p.m. for ice cream floats and games in the Intercultural Resource Center! It will be a great night of community and relaxation before midterms are upon us. We can’t wait to see you!

Questions? Contact Tiana Ringer at tringer19@georgefox.edu.

Exercise science seniors are conducting a research study testing the effects of sugar consumption on anaerobic power output and cognitive function.

We are seeking participants of any age and activity level. If you are interested in participating, please contact Ariane Rosas at arosas11@georgefox.edu.

The next round of intramural registrations are open! Our upcoming leagues include:

• 5 vs. 5 Basketball, Open Division
• 5 vs. 5 Basketball, Coed Division
• Spikeball
• Pickleball

Registration for these leagues will close on Friday, March 4, at 11:59 p.m.

We also have a few upcoming tournaments:

• March Madness (3 vs. 3 basketball): Saturday, March 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Floor hockey: Saturday, March 12, starting at noon

Sign-ups for all intramurals can be found on IMLeagues. Please contact Kalu Stricklin at kstricklin18@georgefox.edu for more information.

The PsyD program is offering simulated psychotherapy sessions with our first-year student therapists. If you are interested, please complete this form by tomorrow (Friday).

This experience is designed for students who want to learn more about themselves and want space to explore topics like problems with family or friends, sadness or anxiety, or some of the challenges and adjustments to college.

This experience is not the best fit for students who are dealing with severe depression, suicidal intent, eating disorders, or significant substance abuse problems. (We encourage students with these concerns to contact the Health and Counseling Center at 503-554-2340). If you are unsure if this session is right for you, feel free to sign up and we will link you with the proper service.

If you have any questions, please contact Aundrea Paxton at apaxton@georgefox.edu.