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Jeff Fair has transitioned to a position with plant services as a porter on the Newberg campus.

Mark McMinn (Doctor of Psychology) published an article, “Is the Wisdom of Mary Unique for a Teenager,” in the Dec. 13 online edition of Christianity Today magazine. In it, Mark uses the story of Christ’s birth to point out that conventional and practical wisdom don’t necessarily come with age, and that the wisdom of the young should not be overlooked or dismissed.

Ed Higgins (English Emeritus/Writer in Residence) published his poems “Garden Ruin” and “another distance” in the Winter 2019 issue of The Orchards Poetry Journal, an online publication. Ed also published his piece “tulips language” in the December 2019 issue of World Haiku Review, the official magazine of the World Haiku Club.

Ron Clark (Seminary) has been named executive director of the Kairos Church Planting organization. Regarding the future of Kairos, Clark says, “My hope is to see 100 new churches planted during my service and leadership and to see us develop Christian leaders who engage our culture, practice hands-on ministry, and proclaim a Gospel that transforms others into disciples of Jesus. I also hope that through this ministry we can provide hard evidence that Jesus truly saves and offers hope of transformation and healing.”

The IDEA Center has expanded drop-in hours the first week of school (Jan. 13-17), from 10 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 4 p.m.

Come see us if you have immediate needs that affect your spring schedule. For other needs, please schedule an appointment through Handshake or by calling 503-554-2330.

We are here to help with all of your academic scheduling and career planning needs!

Join the Fusion Asian American Club and celebrate Asian American Heritage Week!

We will be putting on a series of fun and educational events about Asian America from Jan. 27-31 after the lunar new year celebration with the global village on Jan. 25.

• Monday, Jan. 27: History Art Installation
• Tuesday, Jan. 28: Information Table on Quad, noon to 3 p.m.
• Wednesday, Jan. 29: Game Night in IRC, 7 p.m.
• Thursday, Jan. 30: Movie Night/Discussion (The Farewell) in IRC, 7 p.m.
• Friday, Jan. 31: Asian American Leadership Forum in Canyon Commons, 7 p.m.

Email fusion.gfu@gmail.com or Fusion President Rachel Leong rleong16@georgefox.edu with any questions or follow @gfu.fusion for updates.

The Graduate School of Physical Therapy is excited to present its sixth annual research symposium on Thursday, Feb. 20, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101 and 102.

Physical therapy doctoral faculty and third-year students will showcase various rehabilitation research topics. David Cimbora, PhD, dean of the College of Behavioral and Health Sciences, will present the keynote address. Light refreshments will be served.

Please contact Linda Dallof at 503-554-2451 or ldallof@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Would you like to know more about working in a helping profession? Come to the BSW info session on Thursday, Jan. 23, from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. in Stevens 209. Doughnuts 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.

Students, interested in working at a Christian camp this summer? Faculty, do you know students who may be looking for work in this arena?

On Tuesday, Jan. 28, we’re hosting reps from 20 camps in the local area and beyond to share paid opportunities with students for the upcoming summer. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the EHS Atrium.

Working at a camp is a great way to get work experience while doing something meaningful that impacts others. Camps hire students of all school years, in all majors. Drop by anytime during the fair to learn about the different positions available.

Questions? Contact Kaitlyn Ragan in the IDEA Center (kragan@georgefox.edu).

The university community is invited to a free lecture, “When Islam is Not a Religion,” at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21, in Hoover 105.

Presenting will be Asma Uddin, a religious liberty lawyer and scholar working for the protection of religious expression for people of all faiths in the U.S. and abroad.

After graduating from The University of Chicago Law School, Uddin served as counsel for the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty and as director of strategy for the Center for Islam and Religious Freedom in Washington, D.C. Uddin has worked on religious liberty cases at the U.S. Supreme Court, federal appellate courts, and federal trial courts.

Questions? Contact Mark David Hall at mhall@georgefox.edu.

Welcome back, Bruins! If you’re still adjusting to waking up early after a long break, swing by the Alumni Plaza for free breakfast on your way to or from class. We’ll have bear claws and coffee for students between 8:30 and 10 a.m. (or until we run out) this morning. If the weather is poor, we’ll be in the Stevens Center.

As the semester begins and you ramp up, we are here to encourage you! Invest deeply and live fully in the opportunities in front of you. We’re cheering for you as classes and activities get underway.

We have made some changes to the parking areas for the spring term that will mostly affect graduate students and Resident East students.

Many of the students in Hobson, Sutton and Macy will be affected. Resident East parking will be available in the lot east of Lewis, along Macy and the back of HMS. The gravel area is also available for Resident East parking.

Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 13, the parking spaces south of the physical therapy entrance will now be designated “Graduate Parking.” These are the spots along the Lewis/Hadlock row that were previously Resident East. Also, the lot east of Lewis is still a shared “Graduate/Resident East” lot.

The North Street parking lot has also been divided a bit and will have some shared “Graduate/Resident East” parking.

The parking map has been updated to show the changes and can be viewed online.

Questions? Call 503-554-2090 or email Elrike Shaw at eshaw@georgefox.edu.

Don’t miss the Loudest Dance You’ve Never Heard this Friday, Jan. 17, at 8 p.m. in the library. This silent disco tradition is always a blast!  Headphones, plenty of snacks and a photo booth will be waiting for you. Shhh!

Also, mark your calendar for the Polar Plunge on Friday, Jan. 24, with bus shifts to Tilikum Camp beginning at 6 p.m. Every brave soul willing to take a swim in frigid water will receive a prized sweatshirt, smores and hot chocolate. Sign-ups will be available the week of Jan. 20.

Finally, back by popular demand, another Trivia Night has been scheduled on Friday, Jan. 31, at 7 p.m. in Canyon Commons. Gather a team and play with a chance to win a big prize.

Questions? Contact activities@georgefox.edu.

Love to sing? Join the university’s Master Chorus!

We will be performing Dona Nobis Pacem by R. Vaughan Williams on Friday, April 24, at 7:30 p.m. Rehearsals are every Tuesday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the Newberg campus (Ross 208) starting tomorrow (Jan. 14). All are welcome!

Contact Danielle Warner with any questions (dwarner@georgefox.edu).

The university community is invited to a free art exhibition featuring ceramic artist Jonathan Steele in the university’s Minthorne Gallery, open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays.

The show, titled “In the Service of Tea,” opens today (Monday) and runs through Friday, Feb. 28. An opening reception is scheduled in the gallery from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 27, at which time Steele will perform a Chinese tea service that is free and open to the public. An artist’s talk will follow the reception from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Chehalem Cultural Center, 415 E. Sheridan St., in Newberg.

Contact Jennifer Salzman at jsalzman@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The Vespers worship band is in need of musicians for the spring semester. We are especially interested in the following: drummers (drum kit provided), guitarists (electric and acoustic), and male vocalists.

We will have an audition on Monday, Jan. 20, at 7 p.m. Please email Jamie Johnson (jamiej@georgefox.edu) if you are interested. He will provide the venue info for the audition at that time. Thanks!

Mail Services will have extended hours for the first week of spring semester. You will be able to pick up your packages between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.

If you have any questions, contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefoc.edu.

George Fox University students and staff are exclusively invited to access the Columbia Employee Store from today (Friday) until Sunday, Feb. 2!

The employee store offers an employee discount (40 to 50 percent off regular retail pricing). To access the store, bring this invite, your George Fox ID card, and a personal photo ID.

The invite is valid for you and four guests; you must be present. The invite grants store access only; the offer is not valid online. The store is open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and is located at 14100 N.W. Science Park Dr., in Portland.

Questions? Contact Nichole Drew at ndrew@georgefox.edu.

The Bruin Community Pantry’s food bank will open during the week of Jan. 20. Watch the Daily Bruin for details about specific times next week.

Please note that during the kitchen remodel the entrance to the food bank will be through the student lounge area.

If you are interested in volunteering for the food bank, please email Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

We have made some changes to the parking areas for the spring term that will mostly affect graduate students and Resident East students.

Many of the students in Hobson, Sutton and Macy will be affected. Resident East parking will be available in the lot east of Lewis, along Macy and the back of HMS. The gravel area is also available for Resident East parking.

Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 13, the parking spaces south of the physical therapy entrance will now be designated “Graduate Parking.” These are the spots along the Lewis/Hadlock row that were previously Resident East. Also, the lot east of Lewis is still a shared “Graduate/Resident East” lot.

The North Street parking lot has also been divided a bit and will have some shared “Graduate/Resident East” parking.

The parking map has been updated to show the changes and can be viewed online.

Questions? Call 503-554-2090 or email Elrike Shaw at eshaw@georgefox.edu.

Don’t miss the Loudest Dance You’ve Never Heard next Friday, Jan. 17, at 8 p.m. in the library. This silent disco tradition is always a blast!  Headphones, plenty of snacks and a photo booth will be waiting for you. Shhh!

Also, mark your calendar for the Polar Plunge on Friday, Jan. 24, with bus shifts to Tilikum Camp beginning at 6 p.m. Every brave soul willing to take a swim in frigid water will receive a prized sweatshirt, smores and hot chocolate. Sign-ups will be available the week of Jan. 20.

Finally, back by popular demand, another Trivia Night has been scheduled on Friday, Jan. 31, at 7 p.m. in Canyon Commons. Gather a team and play with a chance to win a big prize.

Questions? Contact activities@georgefox.edu.

The university has secured group-rate tickets to a Portland Trail Blazers game, and you are invited!

Join in on “George Fox Night at the Moda Center” when the Blazers take on the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday, March 12. This is a great opportunity to share a fun night with friends, family and fellow George Fox Bruins.

Ticket prices start at $19 apiece. All participants will receive special savings and a chance to shoot a free throw after the game. Visit this link and use the promo code “GFU.” The order deadline is Friday, Feb. 7.

Questions? Contact Nichole Drew at ndrew@georgefox.edu.