The Daily Bruin

Have you been experiencing aches or pains in your body? Injured recently? Planning on having surgery? Noticing difficulty with everyday movements? The George Fox Physical Therapy Community Clinic is here for you!

We treat pain, injuries and movement difficulties of all types, so please reach out if you are needing guidance. We work with you, your schedule and your finances to give you the care you need.

Each session costs $25 for George Fox students and staff. The cost is $35 for community members.

To make an appointment, please call (503) 554-2479 and leave a voicemail, or email physicaltherapy@georgefox.edu with your information.

If you have any questions, please contact Catherine Enger at cenger@georgefox.edu.

Ready to brave the chilly waters of Canyon Creek? Our favorite spring event is back!

At 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 11, dive into the creek with us and snag the exclusive Polar Plunge sweatshirt. After the thrill, cozy up with a complimentary hot cocoa by the fire.

In addition, here are some other campus events that are coming up soon:

• Clubs Fair: Friday, Jan. 19, at 7 p.m. in Hadlock
• Trivia Night: Friday, Jan. 26, at 7:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons
• Black Student Union Event: Friday, Feb. 2, at 7 p.m. in Klages

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

It is a new year, and that brings an opportunity to welcome new representatives to join the Professional Development Committee (PDC)!

We are looking to add up to six positions to the PDC for people who are passionate about serving their fellow George Fox employees to promote personal and professional growth and encourage communication, fellowship and unity within the George Fox community.

We would like to invite all staff and administrators to nominate co-workers (or themselves) to serve on the Professional Development Committee by filling out this 2024 PDC Nomination form. Please submit nominations by Friday, Feb. 2.

More communication will be coming to you soon! Take a look at the Professional Development Committee website for more information.

If you have questions, please contact Joseph Harrison at jharrison@georgefox.edu.

Have you recently had an interaction with the Registrar’s Office? If so, please let us know about your experience in this very short survey. Your satisfaction is important to us!

The information you provide will help us to make improvements and maintain a high quality of service. These responses are anonymous. Thank you in advance for your feedback.

If you have any questions, please contact the Registrar’s Office at registrar@georgefox.edu.

The Step Into 2024 Wellness Challenge kickoff event is right around the corner!

Join the Wellness Committee on Friday, Jan. 12, anytime from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Hadlock Student Center to learn about alternative ways to get in your steps.

You will get a guided tour of the building and learn about the various classes and activities that are offered, including pickleball, walking the track and rock climbing. You could even join a 15-minute sample spin class at 1 p.m.

Light snacks will be served, and you can earn raffle tickets for prizes during the event.

If you have any questions, please contact Jan Balzer at jbalzer@georgefox.edu.

Welcome back, Bruins!

Commuter Life would like to bless your morning with a treat. We will be having a free hot chocolate and coffee bar outside of Murdock Library today (Thursday) from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Be sure to stop by!

If you have any questions, please contact Dave Johnstone at djohnsto@georgefox.edu.

All are invited to attend the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day event on Monday, Jan. 15, at the Chehalem Cultural Center in Newberg.

The program begins at 6 p.m. and will feature several George Fox students and employees. The event will include an interactive art installation facilitated by Marvin Eans, chair of the art and design department.

See the Chehalem Cultural Center MLK Jr. Day page for more information.

If you have any questions, please contact one of the program co-chairs, Rick Muthiah (rmuthiah@georgefox.edu) or D’Metri Mattocks (dmattocks@georgefox.edu).

Are you a proud Bruin with a passion for sharing your campus experience? Do you have a knack for storytelling and a friendly, approachable demeanor? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you this semester!

We are on the lookout for enthusiastic undergraduate students to become the face of George Fox University in our upcoming campus tour video series. Our goal is to provide prospective students, families and the world a digital window into our wonderful university, and we want you to be a part of it!

We will work with you over the course of a few shoots and give you some coaching to make sure you are ready.

If you are interested, please contact Hunter C. Bomar in the Marketing Communications office at hbomar@georgefox.edu.

Are you interested in doing research? The Richter Scholars program at George Fox distributes funds to support student research activities that are devised, initiated and carried out by individual student researchers, with mentorship, guidance and expertise provided by a faculty mentor.

Students, if you are interested in doing research next summer, connect with a faculty mentor now so they can help you with your proposal. Before preparing a proposal, please read through the full proposal guidelines, eligibility requirements, and review criteria at this link.

All submittals will be electronic and are due Monday, Jan. 22, 2024 by 5 p.m. The Smartsheet link can be found on the website.

For more information, contact Vetta Berokoff at vberokof@georgefox.edu.

Ready to brave the chilly waters of Canyon Creek? Our favorite spring event is back!

At 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, dive into the creek with us and snag the exclusive Polar Plunge sweatshirt. After the thrill, cozy up with a complimentary hot cocoa by the fire.

In addition, here are some other campus events that are coming up soon:

• Clubs Fair: Friday, Jan. 19, at 7 p.m. in Hadlock
• Trivia Night: Friday, Jan. 26, at 7:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons
• Black Student Union Event: Friday, Feb. 2, at 7 p.m. in Klages

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

Have you been thinking about serving as a student leader next year? If so, now is your time to apply!

The Office of Student Life offers a variety of student leader opportunities in SPIL, IRC, Student Activities, Parent & Family programs, Commuter Life and Residence Life. Complete your application here by Monday, Jan. 15.

If you have questions, feel free to reach out to Sharia Hays at shays@georgefox.edu.

You are invited to the George Fox Prayer Network’s first event of the year, Praying The Walls, on Sunday, Jan. 14, at 1:30 p.m.

We will be gathering at the clock tower for a time of unified prayer and sharing before splitting up to prayer walk the borders of campus, seeking the Lord’s protection against the enemy and consecrating campus for the Lord’s purposes.

Anyone who is passionate about the Lord and what He is doing at Fox is welcome to come!

If you have any questions, please contact Alvin Lai at alai20@georgefox.edu.

Based on the results of the George Fox wellness survey, we are bringing back Wellness Wednesdays with a fresh twist.

Our focus is to help you build wholeness, which includes developing the whole person – spiritually, mentally, physically and socially. Check out this month’s infographic.

If you have any questions, please contact Kim Knoernschild at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.

Winter weather has officially arrived! As temperatures drop, there is a potential for icy and snowy conditions.

Please be aware of areas around campus that may be icy, such as Crisman Crossing, Wheeler Bridge, stairs, and entryways into buildings. Parking lots may have black ice conditions. Please wear footwear with appropriate tread.

For more information, check out this infographic. If you are concerned about an area being icy on campus, please report it here.

If you have any questions, please contact Kim Knoernschild at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.

Do you love writing? Are you passionate about literature? Do you want an exciting way to reach into the community and get paid to do it? Then do we have a job for you!

The English department is looking for George Fox students who are willing to teach in our Language Enrichment program for middle and high school students in our community. With a low time commitment and positive learning experience, the Language Enrichment program is a great opportunity to test out or jump-start your teaching skills.

The classes will be taught in the afternoons from Jan. 12 to March 22.

If you are interested or have questions, please contact Susana Barnreuther at sbarnreuther@georgefox.edu.

This Saturday, Jan. 13, is Local School Night Out at Miller Gymnasium, and we are offering free admission for all children in kindergarten through eighth grade!

Enjoy games, giveaways, face painting and an opportunity to meet Pennington Bear – all while the Bruins take on the Whitman Blues at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. Students, faculty and staff are free with a George Fox ID.

If you have any questions, please contact Jenéa Walters at jshoemaker@georgefox.edu.

Need help setting up online registration for an event hosted by George Fox University?

To organize and accept online payments for events like this, we typically use RegFox forms. In the past, RegFox has been managed by Marketing Communications, but these forms are now being handled by Conference & Event Services.

You can read more about RegFox forms and how to set them up on our website.

If you have any questions, contact Danica Salitore at dsalitore@georgefox.edu.

All students and community members are invited to join Quaker Worship — a time of quiet, prayerful waiting on the Lord — on Wednesdays from 11 to 11:30 a.m. in Hoover 250.

SpiL credit is available. Faculty hosting this weekly meeting for worship include Paul Anderson, Jay Miller, Ross McCollough and Nathanael Ankeny.

If you have any questions, contact Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

The Esports Arena needs a couple of students who love graphics, art and social media to apply for our work-study positions this semester. We need creative and energetic students who want to see our brand grow!

If you are interested, please contact Esports Coordinator & Marketing Manager Jerry Sanchez at jsanchez@georgefox.edu.

Sign up for a semi-regular email about upcoming events, educational content, and getting connected with the Human Sexuality Care Initiative (HSCI).

This initiative supports students who are grappling with the sensitive topics of sexuality and gender by providing relational connections and general education to the George Fox community. These emails are open to students, faculty, staff and any other member of the GFU community, and are inclusive of all self-descriptors of sexual and gender identity.

If you have any questions, contact Kara Martin at kmartin@georgefox.edu.