The Daily Bruin

We are excited to host author Kaitlyn Schiess in chapel on Thursday, Feb. 1, at 10:50 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium. Her sermon will be based on her most recent book, The Ballot and the Bible: How Scripture Has Been Used and Abused in American Politics and Where We Go from Here.

All are welcome as we explore what it means to follow Christ in this upcoming election season.

Employees and students are also invited to a complimentary lunch following Kaitlyn’s chapel address, hosted by the Cultural Enterprise and the Department of History and Politics. Join us at noon that Thursday in Canyon Commons 103.

During lunch, Kaitlyn will speak on the topic of the Bible and the American presidency. Guests are invited to go through the cafeteria line and join us for the talk, which will begin shortly after noon.

Schiess is the author of The Liturgy of Politics: Spiritual Formation for the Sake of Our Neighbor. To read more about her, visit this President’s Speaker Series page.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting Scholarship Summit tomorrow (Friday). With around 775 visitors expected on campus, we are asking students and employees to help extend the Be Known promise throughout the day.

Here’s what you can keep in mind:

• Use street parking instead of campus parking lots. Guests will be arriving on campus Friday morning between 7:45 and 8:30 a.m. and will fill all the main campus parking lots.
• Be mindful of guests in your housing area. We will have housing tours circulating through Edwards, Gulley, Pennington, HMS, and Newlin from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tour groups will be viewing dorm lobbies and a room on the first floor of each dorm.
• Plan for a busier-than-usual Canyon Commons. Guests will be going through the main servery line. If you see a family looking for a spot to sit, invite them to join you!
• Offer a helping hand if a student or family appears lost and give directions around campus!

If you have any questions, email visit@georgefox.edu or call Lauren Hill at 503-554-2245.

Looking to sharpen your networking skills and practice in a safe setting with outstanding seniors from all of the business and communications major concentrations?

The university’s Business Club is teaming up with the PRSSA (Public Relations Student Society of America) to present students with interactive networking tips and strategies, and to provide a community-oriented space to practice our networking skills together!

Join us next Thursday, Feb. 1, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Hoover 103 for networking expertise presented by the PRSSA; free Business Club custom stickers; tasty snacks; and valuable networking conversations with upperclassmen who intend to encourage you and help you build your networking skills within your chosen field.

This event is open to all majors! Come learn, network, and have fun with us! RSVP here. See you next Thursday!

Feel free to contact Peter Nordlund at pnordlund20@georgefox.edu with any questions.

After almost 11 years in the registrar’s office, Rachel Ryan is departing George Fox for a new position at OHSU. Please join us between 3:30 and 5 p.m. today (Thursday) for a come-and-go reception in the Stevens Atrium as we say farewell and celebrate her new adventure.

“Soul Food Friday” is underway once again! Join us tomorrow from 2 to 3 p.m. in the IRC for an opportunity for students of color, and others who feel called to join us, to be in community with others and care for the soul.

At the end of full, challenging and fruitful weeks, whether it’s talking through particularly salient topics, laughing, crying or venting, Soul Food Fridays is a space to just be. We hope you will join us!

Please feel free to email Ayahna Bahati at abahati21@georgefox.edu with any questions.

It’s about that time again! Out first Mathetes of the semester! It’s gonna be a great discussion at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 31, as we participate in a fishbowl-based discussion and learn ways you can mirror God’s heart. We’ll meet in the Intercultural Resource Center (IRC).

You’ll walk away with a greater understanding of how you can engage in inclusive conversation. So mark the date and bring a friend, then ask that friend to bring a friend. We’d love to see many beautiful faces!

Please feel free to email Ayahna Bahati at abahati21@georgefox.edu with any questions.

1098-T tuition tax statements for 2023 are now available online in MyGeorgeFox. If you have not done so already, you will need to “grant consent” to access them in this way. Instructions for how to do this can be found here.

This is the fastest way to receive your form, and you can still grant consent so that you receive it this way. The PDF can be downloaded and shared with whomever is handling your taxes.

We are unable to distribute these for you. If you do not grant consent for online expedited forms, your form will be printed and postmarked by the Jan. 31, 2024 deadline.

If you have any questions, reach out to the student accounts office at studentaccounts@georgefox.edu

After 22 years of service to George Fox, Janelle Freitag has decided to retire. For those of us who know Janelle, this is bittersweet. We are sad to see her go, yet excited for this next chapter in her life!

The Graduate School of Counseling and the Office of Academic Affairs hope you will join us to help celebrate this momentous occasion on Thursday, Feb. 1. Please stop by Canyon Commons 101, between 2:30 and 4 p.m., to congratulate Janelle and wish her well!

Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Wish you knew more about money? Anxious about doing finances on your own? Looking to build on what you are already doing well? Want some uncomplicated best practices?

If so, join the Financial Planning Club at 6:30 p.m. this Tuesday, Jan. 30, in Canyon Commons for our “Personal Finance Fight Night.” Free pizza will be served while supplies last!

Come dive into four money science topics that will be valuable to know no matter what your major is. We will also be fighting some common myths about personal finance. Do you believe in some of them? Come and find out!

Please email Nathan Redman-Brown at  nlindblom20@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Looking for a fun adventure this weekend? Join us for a snowshoeing and sledding trip on Mt. Hood on Sunday, Jan. 28. The trip includes transportation, lunch, equipment, instruction, and more.

You can register and get more details by going here. Have questions? Contact Megan Tollisen at mtollisen21@georgefox.edu.

Students and employees, join University Recreation for a free one-hour workshop on backcountry snow safety! Our knowledgeable instructors will walk you through a presentation and activities about how to best travel in the backcountry safety.

The workshop is scheduled for tonight (Thursday) from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Hadlock Student Center (check in at the front desk).

This is an excellent workshop to familiarize yourself with avalanche risks and hazards unique to winter travel. Come with something to take notes, and be ready to ask your questions. Attendees must RSVP by going here.

As a bonus, everyone who attends will receive a free voucher to rent snowshoes from the Hadlock Rental Center!

Contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join the Fusion Asian American Club tonight (Thursday) from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Intercultural Resource Center (IRC) for an exciting night of Jeopardy, prizes, delicious food, and a journey into the Lunar New Year traditions!

Immerse yourself in friendly competition, savor the flavors of a curated feast, and discover the significance of the Lunar New Year. It’s a cultural celebration you won’t want to miss. See you there!

Make sure to RSVP here, and feel free to contact Laila Celestino at lcelestino20@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Black History Month starts next week! Do you have any recommendations for the George Fox community on how to engage in celebrating it this February?

Whether it be podcasts or reading, events or restaurants, music or entertainment, the Intercultural Resource Center would love to capture your ideas for engagement. Let us know here.

Want to chaperone at one of our most popular events? If so, sign up to be a chaperone at the Sadie Hawkins dance Friday and/or Saturday, Feb. 9-10, on the Portland Spirit. If interested, please complete this form.

If you have any questions, please contact Kara Holcombe at kholcombe@georgefox.edu.

In Beauty and the Beast, what is the name of the enchanted object that serves as the Beast’s closest confidante and advisor throughout the story?

Think you know the answer to this question? Test your Disney knowledge and compete for prizes at our upcoming Trivia Night this Friday, Jan. 26, at 7:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons! Join us for a magical evening of fun! As tradition, there will be Taco Bell tacos.

As part of the event, we’ll be giving away a Top Golf $120 gift card. To sign up, fill out this form.

Also, Sadie Hawkins is coming up on Feb. 9-10. Tickets go on sale this week. These have sold out every year, so get there early to grab your ticket. This is a two-night event, so get your friends together and choose a night.

Here are the sale times in Canyon Commons:

• Wednesday, Jan. 24, 5-7 p.m.
• Thursday, Jan. 25, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.
• Friday, Jan. 26, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

*These times are subject to change if we sell out. Please keep an eye on our instagram for more details.

Here is a rundown of campus events coming up soon:

• Black Student Union Cookout: Friday, Feb. 2, at 7 p.m. in Klages
• Sadie Hawkins: Friday & Saturday, Feb. 9 & 10, at 10 p.m. on the Portland Spirit
• Jazz Swing Night: Friday, Feb 23 at 7 p.m. TBD

If you have any questions, please reach out to activities@georgefox.edu.

This year, the university selected Providence Medical Group to provide the on-campus medical care for students, with medical visits charged to the student’s insurance plan. We are pleased to announce that there is now a fund to assist with “out-of-pocket” costs that exceed $75 per visit (after your insurance pays its portion of the medical charges).

If you receive a bill for more than $75 (after your insurance processes a claim), please call 503-683-1097 and they will provide financial assistance. (Note: This financial assistance is available to any student who has had a medical visit this academic year, including during the fall semester.)

Credit report scores hold a lot of power. They can help buy that first home but can also take away financial opportunities.

In a free Canopy webinar session, Solving the Mystery of Credit Reports, we’ll provide an overview of credit bureaus, credit scoring, guidance to dispute inaccuracies, improving credit scores, and dealing with identity theft and fraud.

The session meets from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 13, or from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 22. You can register for either webinar here.

The Department of Language and Literature is excited to announce that registration is open for our third term of language enrichment classes for K-12 students.

If you have a child in elementary, middle or high school interested in learning Spanish or expanding their knowledge of literature and writing, you will find something here for them. Classes are taught by George Fox students and will take place in Minthorn Hall over six weeks, starting Feb. 12. The cost is $80 per class.

For more information, email Susana Barnreuther at sbarnreuther@georgefox.edu. To register, follow this link.

Join the Ratio Christi (Latin for “The Reason of Christ”) Club today (Wednesday) as we hear from professor Isaac Choi, who will lead a discussion on faith, evidence, and religious experience. Food and chapel credit provided! We’ll meet from 2 to 3 p.m. in Hoover 206.

Our club works with students and faculty to give historical, philosophical and scientific reasons for following Jesus Christ. Feel free to contact Austin Bradford at abradford20@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Tonight (Tuesday) is the night for “Mediation as Civility: Neighbor-to-Neighbor Comes to Yamhill County” (note updated correction to date of event).

Come to Hoover 105 at 7 p.m. to hear Neighbor-to-Neighbor staffers Heather Wright and Jared Rogers tall about a new initiative to bring volunteer community mediation services to our area. Find out what community mediation is, what it can do to help heal broken relationships and polarization in our area, and how you can get involved it its work.

Questions? Contact Civility Project Director Ron Mock at civility@georgefox.edu.