The Daily Bruin

Do you like superheroes? Supervillains? Or webcomics unrelated to superpowers?

If so, then we have the perfect place for you: Fox’s very own Comic Book Club! Whether you’ve been reading comics all your life or you’ve never seen one in person, all are welcome.

Join us during our welcome event this Friday, Feb. 4, for the chance to win superhero-themed prizes (such as stickers, a mini Frisbee, and a poster), learn about upcoming events and news, share comic recommendations, and meet others with similar interests! Snacks and juice are always provided.

We will be meeting biweekly in Hoover 207 at 7 p.m. A Zoom option is available as well.

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

The city of Newberg will be changing out the water meter associated with the Gulley Residence Hall tomorrow (Thursday). The water will be off from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.

When the water is first restored, it may look cloudy. The line should clear if you continue to run the water.

If you have any questions, please contact Plant Services at plantservices@georgefox.edu. Thank you!

It’s that time of year again, when we gear up for spring commencement on Saturday, April 30. Visit this link if you wish to rent regalia for the celebration.

Please place your orders before Wednesday, March 16, to ensure your regalia arrives in time. Orders will be sent to the Bruin Store.

Questions? Contact Laura King at lking@georgefox.edu.

Wellness Wednesdays continues with the theme of intentional living. This month we invite you to explore and consider the concept of decluttering. Read here to find out some practical and inspiring ways to make space for peace, healing, wellness, and new things in your life.

Questions? Contact Aga Luptak at aluptak@georgefox.edu.

Please join us for our first Wednesday Worship in Bauman Auditorium tonight at 7 p.m. It will be a night of singing praise to our God, and we would love for you to be there, singing with us.

Students: This event counts as one of your five required in-person events this semester.

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

Come join the Nursing Club for raffle prizes and refreshments from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 8, in Roberts 170. Our guest speaker will be talking on the importance of proper footwear while working in the field of healthcare.

Questions? Contact Kendyl Sandersen at ksandersen19@georgefox.edu.

This Friday, Feb. 4, join the “Amazing Race” and complete challenges around Newberg for a chance to win a $100 Langer’s gift card. Sign up your team of two to four people using this link. The event runs from 6 to 8 p.m. starting at the Stevens Center.

Coming Up:

• Dancing with the Stars/Sadie Hawkins: Saturday, Feb. 19, Portland Spirit Boats
• Fox Family Feud: Friday, Feb. 25, Canyon Commons

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The George Fox student community is welcome to audition for the university theatre’s spring interfaith play, The Hijabis by Rohina Malik.

General Auditions
General auditions will be on Tuesday, Feb. 8, from 7 to 10 p.m. via Zoom. You can sign up for an audition time slot here.

Theatre students are instructed to prepare a 90-second contemporary monologue for the audition.

If you are not a theatre student you don’t need to memorize a monologue. However, please bring your favorite 90-second monologue, or short story, or something you are excited to perform/read for the director.

Callbacks
Callbacks will be on Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 9-10, from 7 to 10 p.m. (details to be announced soon).

Rehearsals
Rehearsals begin Monday, Feb. 14, and run Monday through Friday from 7 to 10:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Actors will only be called to the rehearsals when they are working their scenes, and the director will work around your schedule to the best of her ability.

Performance dates are March 31 to April 2 and April 7-9 at 7:30 p.m., and April 10 at 2 p.m.

Contact Rhett Luedtke at rluedtke@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Student Accounts would like you to know that 1098-T tuition tax statements are now available! Students may download their form by:

• Logging in to MyGeorgeFox
• Selecting “Financial Account”
• Clicking on “Account Services”
• Selecting “View 1098-T”

Make sure you allow pop-ups in your browser. If you do not see a form available, you did not qualify this year. There are multiple reasons this may happen, but the most common are:

• Scholarships, grants, or third party payments were in excess of the qualified payments.
• You did not have qualifying enrollment.

For a FAQ and more information about the 1098-T, including links to IRS guidelines and instructions, please visit our webpage, or email Chris Pulver at cpulver@georgefox.edu.

Physical copies were also mailed at the end of January to those who did not sign up for electronic delivery.

Please help University Recreation improve our Fitness Center by taking this 10-minute survey! We want to hear from the voices of our employees and employee families as we consider different options to make the Fitness Center more functional, accessible and enjoyable for the entire George Fox community.

Please share this survey with anyone you know who uses the Hadlock Student Center and would like to have a real impact on the decisions made within the Fitness Center (weight room).

Everyone who completes this survey by March 18 will receive a $5 voucher for the Hadlock Rental Center!

Please email Angel Glockling at aglockling@georgefox.edu with any questions about the survey. Thank you!

Please help University Recreation improve our Fitness Center by taking this 10-minute survey. We want to hear from the voices of our students as we consider different options to make the Fitness Center more functional, accessible, and enjoyable for the entire George Fox community.

Everyone who completes this survey by March 18 will receive a $5 voucher for the Hadlock Rental Center!

Please email Angel Glockling at aglockling@georgefox.edu with any questions about this survey. Thank you!

Please join us to learn from past and current first-generation students about their journey navigating graduate school. They will discuss their graduate school experiences, how to prepare, and questions to consider. This event is open to all students, employees and alumni!

Join us at 5 p.m. today (Tuesday) in Hoover 105. We will provide snacks and drinks. See you then!

Here’s a list of our wonderful panelists:

• Romare Ashford, graduate assistant for Pennington Residence Hall
• Hannah Jackson, MA, Academic Resource Center coordinator
• Stephanie Lopez, MS, pastor of operations and digital communications
• Mitzi Martinez, MS, leadership development coordinator and analyst
• Travis Pickell, PhD, MDiv, assistant professor of theology & ethics; director, Character Virtue Initiative

Contact Jesse Cetz at jcetz@georgefox.edu with any questions.

“During spring break in March 2013, our 23-year-old daughter, Mary Owen, a George Fox student and outdoor adventurer, went missing.”

The George Fox Library is pleased to host Shelli and Bruce Owen for a “Fox at the Fireside” presentation about their book, Mountain Rescue, at 2:30 p.m. this Friday, Feb. 4, in the Murdock Library.

Shelli and Bruce will share their story, including the true events they wrote about in their book, and the process of writing the book itself. This will be a casual conversation in the library’s fireplace commons.

Learn more about the event and the Owens’ book here.

Questions? Contact Kate Wimer at kwimer@georgefox.edu.

New this semester, University Recreation is offering Hatha (restorative) yoga at 5 p.m. on Wednesdays. Dive deeper into your own personal practice as we focus on alignment and refining traditional poses. You’ll build strength and leave class focused and refreshed!

This class will be available both in person and virtually. Sign up on IMLeagues. If you’re interested in practicing yoga from home, look for the Zoom link in the confirmation email you receive after signing up.

Please email Angel Glockling at aglockling@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Please join the College of Physical Therapy for our eighth annual research symposium from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 17, in the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd.).

In this symposium, physical therapy doctoral faculty and third-year students will showcase various rehabilitation research topics.

Questions? Please contact Samantha Skaggs at sskaggs@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2451.

Greetings! Now that the book rush is over, unsold textbooks and other course materials will be returned to vendors.

If you have a late-start class, or have titles that will not be used until later in the semester, please let the bookstore know so we don’t send them back. As in fall, we can create a “late use” section in the store so your students can find their books as we gear up to reset for summer.

Email us at 1478mgr@follett.com, or call 503-554-2543.

Hey Bruins, did you miss out on the club fair on Friday? Not to worry, it’s never too late to get involved! Check out our website for more information on all the clubs here on campus.

Questions? Contact Genevieve Wolf at gwolf18@georgefox.edu.

Life Group sign-ups are now open! You can join a group here. Groups begin the week of Feb. 14 and go through April 15.

Life Groups are led by staff, professors, seniors and local pastors and meet weekly for a time of prayer and fellowship. This semester, spiritual life credit is offered to students who participate.

If you have any questions, please contact the spiritual life office at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

Do you love summer camp, discussing the big theological questions, and encountering young adults in Christian community? Apply to be a Theologia group leader!

Theologia’s heart is to create space for high school students to ask the big questions, to lean into community discussions, and to grow deeply in their relationship with God. Leaders must be rising juniors and seniors (current sophomores and juniors). We can’t wait to meet you!

Want to find out more about Theologia? Check it out here. You can apply at this link.

If you have any questions, contact Hannah Souter at hsouter@georgefox.edu.

The final shows of George Fox University Theatre’s production of Godspell: 2012 Revised Version are scheduled this week.

Performances in Wood-Mar Auditorium are scheduled as follows:

• Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 3-5, at 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday matinee: Feb. 6 at 2 p.m.

You can purchase tickets here or by calling the performing arts box office at 503-554-2670.

All patrons must be masked – there are no exceptions. Our ticketing system will automatically place one empty seat on either side of your ticket purchase to create extra space between you and the patrons next to you. Please choose the gray seats to seat your entire party together with no spaces between you. The system will add the gray/COVID seat after your purchase is complete. We encourage all patrons to be vaccinated to help protect our actors and fellow audience members from COVID-19.

Students may acquire free tickets for Thursday night performances. George Fox faculty and staff are entitled to one free ticket for the run of the show. Both options may be selected when you purchase or select your tickets in our online ticketing system. Please use your George Fox email address when ordering.

For details or assistance, email Kathy Harris at kharris@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2670.