The Daily Bruin

We are seeking participants to take our survey for our senior research project. Please take this 10- to 15-minute survey about physical, emotional, and social health. We are looking for all ages to take this survey!

Questions? Contact either Sara Turner (sturner17@georgefox.edu) or Matt Allen (mallen17@georgefox.edu). Thank you!

Disclaimer:

These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

We are excited to announce that Game Night Club will be fully transitioning to all in-person meetings on the first and third Saturday of each month. We hope you will join us for a night of socially distanced games tomorrow (Saturday) at 7 p.m. in Hoover 102!

We will be featuring games such as Jackbox, Super Smash Bros, and Mario Party, plus fun group games like assassin and psychiatrist.

Questions? Contact Sadie Lapiers (slapiers17@georgefox.edu).

The Office for Spiritual Life knows this has been a challenging year, and yet we have still been able to worship together as a community digitally. We are wanting to learn from you about your experience so we can continue to improve our offerings.

Our annual survey for SpiL credit is now available on iAttended. Please take seven minutes to complete it this week; you will earn one SpiL credit for completing the survey. Thank you!

Questions? Contact Jamie Johnson (jamiej@georgefox.edu).

Are you interested in a volunteer/paid tutoring opportunity sponsored by SpiL’s Little + Big Bruins program? As elementary students in Newberg are still in a distance learning format, parents are looking for tutors to help support their children.

If interested, contact Sara Hailemeskel (shailemeskel17@georgefox.edu) with your name, email, and phone number by today (Friday) to be added to our list of tutors.

Specifics around subject areas can be discussed with parents.

Thank you!

Are you a yoga instructor? The Exercise Science Club is looking for a yoga instructor to lead a yoga class for an upcoming event! Please reach out to Karlie Stewart at kstewart19@georgefox.edu for more details!

Applications are now being accepted for 2021-22 ARC consultants. If you know students who write well, are thoughtful learners and desire to support peers in their academic success, please send names of promising candidates to Julia James (jjames@georgefox.edu).

We are seeking students from all disciplines; representation from multiple majors strengthens the ARC’s ability to support a wide range of students.

The ARC will notify students that they were recommended as a candidate and will invite them to apply. Completed materials are due by Monday, March 15, at 5 p.m.

Application instructions are available on the ARC Application page. Questions? Contact Julia James (jjames@georgefox.edu).

Have you experienced abuse? You are not alone.

A group is being offered to help female students heal from abusive relationships and be empowered from a faith-based, holistic curriculum created by ARMS (Abuse Recovery Ministry & Services), a local nonprofit.

It is led by a George Fox student. To receive the Zoom link or ask any questions, please email or call ARMS (info@abuserecovery.org, 503-846-9284 or 866-262-9284).

Calling all George Fox employees! It’s Employee Appreciation Week.

Stop by Human Resources today (Thursday) between 9 and 11 a.m. at the Margaret Lemmons House (HR) for a yummy treat while supplies last. Thank you for all you do!

Questions? Contact Kara Holcombe (kholcombe@georgefox.edu).

Do you have a course assignment that could benefit from the power of student choice? Are you wondering how to encourage student ownership and accessibility in regards to demonstrating knowledge?

Faculty members are invited to join Maranda Turner, assistant professor of education, via Zoom on Tuesday, March 9, from 3 to 4 p.m. for a session on “Embracing Student Choice in Assignments.”

This hour-long conversation, sponsored by Disability and Accessibility Services, will provide a short description of the benefits of implementing student choice and will unpack small steps that allow for increased student accessibility. It will also include a group conversation about how to balance the power of student choice with the demands of feedback and grading.

Questions? Contact Rick Muthiah (rmuthiah@georgefox.edu).

Attention nursing students: Our first virtual nursing career fair is next week! Join us Monday, March 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to meet with hospitals, health services, and healthcare systems through the Pacific Northwest for potential job opportunities.

The fair is open to nursing majors only and features full-time employment, part-time employment, and internship opportunities.

There’s still plenty of time to register, so sign up here today! Questions? Contact Carol Parker Walsh at cparkerwalsh@georgefox.edu.

Throw on something comfy and come watch Disney’s Soul with us. The movie will be showing tomorrow (Friday) at 7 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Each student must reserve his or her own ticket here. Limited spots are available, so it will be first come, first serve.

Questions? Contact Student Activities at activities@georgefox.edu.

Calling all employees with children who are between 6 and 8 years old, or around first grade: The MarCom team is working on our upcoming round of billboards, and the next one is for our MAT program.

We are in need of a couple of kids to be “taught” by one of our recent MAT alumni for our photoshoot taking place this Saturday, March 6, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the C.S. Lewis Academy.

Only the back of their heads will be shown, but they can say they are famous and seen by thousands!

Contact Missy Downs (mdowns@georgefox.edu) if you are interested and available to help our team.

Don’t have any green to celebrate with? Our St. Patty’s Day Box has got you covered with all the green you could need.

We are representing two local companies in our boxes. Caravan Coffee is supporting us with two steeped individual coffee bags and a coupon for a free cup of coffee at their tasting room in each of our boxes.

Sprinkles of Joy, a new bakery in town, will be putting 10% off coupons in all of our boxes.

We are also offering customizable options for St. Patty’s Day that will also include Caravan Coffee and Sprinkles of Joy goodies. By buying one of our boxes you will be supporting local businesses in Newberg. Grab a box for a friend, or get one for yourself to celebrate this St. Patrick’s Day!

Interested in getting a box? Fill out this form. Questions? Contact Kylie Smith (smithk17@georgefox.edu).

Interested in studying at Oregon Extension? Meet with Alex Heinle, an Oregon Extension alumnus, and Sam Swan, an Oregon Extension and George Fox alumnus, to learn more about the program.

Click here to attend the meeting today (Thursday) at 4:30 p.m. via Google Meet.

Questions? Contact the Center for Study Abroad (studyabroadcenter@georgefox.edu).

Join your fellow Premedical Club members next Saturday, March 13, at 10 a.m. in Hoover 210 as we learn about and work on our personal statements together.

Personal statements are one portion of the medical school application process. Even if you’re not planning on applying anytime soon, the earlier you start, the better! Sign up to attend here.

Questions? Contact Cate Snedecor (csnedecor19@georgefox.edu).

The Fox Orchestra is presenting a concert tonight (Thursday) at 7:30 p.m. Either attend in person in Bauman Auditorium (limit 50 students and employees) or login for the live stream here.

Enjoy a wide range of selections for string quartet and full orchestra, including the music of Beethoven, CPE Bach, William Grant Still, and others!

Questions? Contact Dwayne Corbin (dcorbin@georgefox.edu).

What is a Code Jam? George Fox’s first Code Jam is a weekend-long, fully virtual event where CSIS students will work collaboratively on a team to build a tech-related project in 30 hours. It begins Friday, March 19, and ends Sunday, March 21.

Participants will sign up individually and can form teams of two to four George Fox students. Every team will also be paired with a George Fox alumnus to serve as their mentor and advisor throughout the weekend.

If you and a few friends want to be on the same team, that’s great! You’ll be able to note who you want to team up on the registration form below. If you’re signing up individually, the Code Jam staff will place you on an awesome team!

This Code Jam is designed for students to turn technology ideas into real-life, practical projects while working in a welcoming and supportive atmosphere. This is the place to showcase your creativity and innovation, as well as create something super cool outside of the classroom!

If this sounds exciting to be a part of, fill out this registration form by today (Thursday). Questions? Contact Lisette Rodriguez (lrodriguez18@georgefox.edu).

George Fox Digital has released its final public lecture of a four-part series on YouTube addressing the pandemic and Christian faith. How are we to understand suffering in light of God’s goodness? What do our academic disciplines have to say about theology and the pandemic?

This week, Professor Unique Page speaks on the topic “Reaching Out in Faith During the Pandemic.”

If you missed the three earlier releases, featuring Bill Jolliff, Javier Garcia, and Abigail Favale, see the full playlist here.

Questions? Contact Brian Doak (bdoak@georgefox.edu).

Academic research articles are great, but there are a lot of other things out there that can help you with your research project too! Join librarian Jenny Bruxvoort to learn more about using books, background sources, and high-quality information available outside of the library in your research.

The workshop will be held via Zoom at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 9. Register for this workshop and others at this link.

This semester, the library is offering a series of workshops to help the Fox community navigate our increasingly digital library environment. Each workshop will be taught by a different librarian, making them an excellent way to refresh your skills, learn something new, or hear an old concept in a new way.

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

Looking for virtual tutoring and academic support options? Check out the Open Study Table tutors! We offer 20- and 30-minute appointments for your specific questions, as well as one-hour open study group sessions!

The virtual group study sessions are held from 8 to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday. No sign-up is necessary; simply drop in with your homework and any questions you have! Each night focuses on a different topic, but feel free to join even if the specific class you are working on is not listed.

• Monday: Josh will be available to help with chemistry, physics, theology, and communications.
• Tuesday: Emily will be available to help with engineering prerequisites, calculus, and theology.
• Wednesday: ARC Consultant Jaime will be available to help with writing.
• Thursday: Olivia will be available to help with nursing classes, anatomy & physiology, Spanish, and general education classes.

The Zoom links can be found on the “Sessions” tab of our appointment schedule!

Questions? Contact us at osttutors@gmail.com.