The Daily Bruin

Did you know that students have to complete the FAFSA every year to be considered for federal and state aid? Our office is busy preparing financial aid packages for next year, and we want to make sure the aid packages are as complete as possible.

To put yourself in the best position for next year, be sure to go to fafsa.gov and submit your 2022-23 FAFSA by Feb. 1.

Have questions? Please reach out to the Office of Financial Aid. You can contact us, schedule an appointment or schedule a FAFSA Help Session. We’re here to help!

Learning Support Services (LSS) is hosting an open house from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, in the Murdock Library.

LSS includes the Academic Resource Center and Disability & Accessibility Services. Stop by for hot chocolate with marshmallows and whipped cream! You can visit LSS all week on the main floor of Murdock.

Questions? Contact Hannah Jackson at hjackson@georgefox.edu.

Campus Public Safety will be issuing citations for parking violations, so make sure your vehicle is registered to park on campus, and remember to use the appropriate parking lots.

If you have any questions, please call Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 or stop by our office in the Stevens Center parking lot.

Join Aaron Barnhart for his first faculty concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, in Bauman Auditorium. He’ll be playing original songs from the past decade of his career as a singer/songwriter.

Aaron will be joined by special guest musicians for an evening of great music that you won’t want to miss. Admission is free. See you there!

Questions? Email abarnhart@georgefox.edu.

Attention all sword fighting enthusiasts! The Fencing Club will meet from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, at the third basketball court in Hadlock.

If you’ve ever wanted to learn sword fighting, now’s your chance! All people are welcome to participate. No prior experience or equipment is necessary, but we recommend wearing athletic clothes and bringing a water bottle.

For more information or to be added to the email list, contact Mark Berglin at mberglin19@georgefox.edu.

It’s back and quieter than ever! Join us from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, in the Murdock Library for the Loudest Dance You’ve Never Heard! Headphones will be provided.

Coming Up:

• Polar Plunge: Friday, Jan. 21 (Tilikum Lake)
  
• Bachelor/Bachelorette Dating Game: Friday, Jan. 28 (Bauman Auditorium)
  

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The library’s 24-hour space will close at 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, for the Loudest Dance You Never Heard. The library and the 24-hour space will be available again at noon Saturday, Jan. 15.

Questions? Contact Mary Cameron at mcameron@georgefox.edu.

Be sure to sign up for our upcoming intramural season via IMLeagues soon. The registration deadline is 11:59 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15.

This season features the following sports:

• Soccer (Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m.)
• Volleyball (Mondays through Thursdays from 8 to 10 p.m.)
• Badminton (Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m.)

Email Angel Glockling (aglockling@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Have you ever wanted to study in the Oregon mountains? If so, come check out the Oregon Extension program!

Staff representing the Oregon Extension will be in Canyon Commons from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15. Stop by to learn more about the program and the classes that are offered.

Email studyabroadcenter@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

If you do your laundry on campus, you are using a washing machine or clothes dryer that is provided by Coin Meter.

For optimal machine performance (resulting in clean clothes), Coin Meter requests that you:

• Use the proper amount of soap. Using too much soap will cause the washing machine to overflow with suds and flood onto the floor, creating an additional hazard. Excessive soap will not rinse effectively from the clothes, so this may cause discomfort when wearing the clothes.
• Load clothes properly. Fill the washing machine tub no more than halfway with clothes (less for heavy items). Do not overfill the tub or stuff clothes into the washing machine. Proper loading will result in a complete washing cycle, providing thorough agitation/cleaning, rinsing, and an efficient spin to remove excess water. Clothes that have been correctly spun will dry more quickly in the dryer.

Following these simple guidelines will help you have a successful experience resulting in properly cleaned clothes. Thank you!

Questions? Email Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu.

Are you ready to earn some money? If so, Plant Services has openings on its spring semester crews!

There are two openings in carpentry and several openings on our grounds crew. Enrolled students can apply in Handshake for this opportunity.

Questions? Contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu.

As a reminder, a number of changes have taken place in the Learning Support Services area during the past six months.

Rick Muthiah, director of Learning Support Services, continues to oversee several areas related to high-risk students. These include the Academic Success program, Fox360, academic mentors, and collaboration with other units to promote student success.

Andrea Byerley, assistant director of Disability & Accessibility Services, has primary responsibility for working with students and faculty around accommodation needs. She is also leading initiatives to increase student and faculty engagement on disability-related topics. Contact Byerley to discuss specific student situations or course/program accessibility.

Hannah Jackson, coordinator for the Academic Resource Center (ARC), is providing leadership for the ARC, Open Study Table, Portland Writing Center (PWC), and Textbook Assistance Fund. Connect with Jackson to discuss classroom visits by ARC/PWC consultants, required ARC/PWC appointments for your students, or other ideas for promoting student learning through peer support.

Reach out to Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu if you have questions or are unsure of the right person to address a topic.

University Recreation (UREC) is offering outdoor recreation trips this winter for George Fox students. Trips include snowshoeing, outdoor rock climbing, hiking, ice skating, whitewater rafting, biking and more!

No prior experience is necessary to participate in these trips or activities. To view more details and register, click here.

Here are some upcoming opportunities:

• Snowshoeing the White River Trail
• Backcountry Snow Safety Workshop
• Snowshoeing at Mirror Lake
• Hiking & Exploring Silver Falls State Park

Have any questions? Please reach out to Jasmin Fuentes at jfuentes19@georgefox.edu.

The Financial Wellness Center is here to help you feel empowered and secure in your financial wellness. Our goal is to provide you with the tools and resources you need to feel educated in your financial decisions.

Whether you’re actively making financial choices or getting ready to repay loans after graduation, we want to help you feel confident in how to navigate your unique situation. 

If you need help starting or thinking through a budget, or if you have questions about loan repayment, you can schedule a one-on-one appointment here or learn more at our website. 

Questions? Feel free to reach out to us at financialwellness@georgefox.edu.

Are you interested in learning more about the game of Dungeons & Dragons? Have you been wanting to get involved but haven’t been able to find a campaign?

Well, here’s your chance! The Critical Hit Club will meet at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, in Hoover 211. We will be figuring out campaigns, presenting plans for events, and just getting to know each other.

If you can’t make it but still want to be involved (or if you can make it but would love to give us feedback), fill out our survey!

Questions? Email Ava Olson at aolson21@georgefox.edu.

Would you like to know more about working in a helping profession? Come to the BSW info session Thursday, Jan. 27, from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. in Roberts 215. Donuts will be provided.

At the session, you will be able to learn more about social work as a major and the professional opportunities that having a bachelor’s degree in social work offers.

Contact Kim Rapp (rappk@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Did you know the IDEA Center offers assistance to students with their resumes, LinkedIn profiles and cover letters? These three items are extremely important in preparation for successfully applying to jobs and internships.

If you know any students who would benefit from these services, please direct them to Handshake, where they can make an appointment with Wade Witherspoon, the employee relations manager, or Karis Lee, the career coach intern.

Witherspoon is available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. He can also meet at other times based on a student’s request. Lee is available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., as well as Fridays from 10 to 11 a.m.

Students can also take advantage of another beneficial resource the IDEA Center provides called Quinccia. This is an AI resume scanner that can test a student’s resume and see if it would pass ATS software many companies use today. After the resume is scanned, the platform provides students with improvement tips to be more successful in the future. Students can sign in to Quinccia with their George Fox login.

If you have any questions, contact the IDEA Center at idea@georgefox.edu.

A representative from Veritas was scheduled to be on campus today to discuss study abroad opportunities, but that meeting has been canceled.

Veritas program locations include Costa Rica, the Czech Republic, France, New Zealand, Peru, Rome, Spain and others. We’ll let you know when the meeting has been rescheduled.

Questions? Contact Lynn Scott (lscott@georgefox.edu) or David Martinez (dmartinez@georgefox.edu).

Stay on track for intentional living and well-being. See our wellness poster for this week and discover your wellness One Word for the year.

Prepare to own it, live it and experience its impact on your life. We would love to use your words to inspire you and our community to be well and thrive this year.

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