The Daily Bruin

STRONG, a group created to provide support to students dealing with chronic illness or pain that affects daily life (fibromyalgia, PTSD, ME/CFS, etc.), is getting started on campus.

These things are often invisible to the healthy population and can be isolating, especially as a college student. We want you to feel supported and heard in your community!

STRONG will have its first meeting of the semester tomorrow (Thursday) at 7 p.m. in Murdock Library’s Room 103. If you’re interested and would like more information or have questions, please contact Dani Hillenbrand at dhillenbrand17@georgefox.edu.

Calling actors and actresses to audition for Blind Date, a short comedy about a young man who has a crush on his blind classmate. He searches for the best way to win her over and ask her out. Auditions are scheduled from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 24, in the Cinematic Arts building’s’ video studio.

Blind Date is one of the short films from the cinematic arts’ highest and most prestigious course, Advanced Production Workshop. Films made in this class will be screened at the Fox Film Festival.

Here are our acting needs:

• James (18-23): a shy guy who lacks in confidence
• Sarah (18-23): a quiet, focused student
• Oliver (18-24): James’s quirky, eccentric and opinionated roommate

Extras are needed for a classroom scene:

• Anyone aged 18-24
• Professor needed (30 plus) for the classroom scene

Filming will be in Newberg for three weekends. Actors will be compensated in meals, a copy of the film, solid reel footage, and seats at the premiere.

To schedule an audition, send a headshot and resume to Abigail Magsarili at amagsarili15@georgefox.edu.

Come join us each Thursday for Contemplative Open Worship in Hoover 250 from 10:50 to 11:30 a.m. for a time of quiet waiting on God, including sharing and praying as people feel led.

As worship after the manner of Friends, students can also receive elective chapel credit for up to five times. Questions? Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

Come join us for a fun night of games and conversation with our neighbors at the Friendsview Retirement Community on Thursday, Jan. 24. There will be ping pong, pool, shuffleboard, assorted board games and more.

We will meet at 6:15 p.m. in the Bauman lobby to walk over together. Questions? Contact jamesprojectgfu@gmail.com.

The Photography Club will be leading a photography walk in the canyon this Thursday, Jan. 24, and everyone is invited! We will be meeting on the Canyon Commons side of the bridge at 4 p.m.

Please bring your cameras or phones if you would like to join us and dress appropriately for the weather (coat and boots recommended). We plan on wrapping up around 5:30 p.m. so that we can start our usual Photography Club meeting at 6 p.m. in Lemmons 3. We would love for you to join us after the walk so that we can edit photos together.

If you have any questions please contact Tsacha Hyneman (thyneman17@georefox.edu) or Xylia Rehling (xrehling17@georgefox.edu).

Undergraduate commuters: Join us for the first commuter lunch of the semester on Thursday, Jan. 24, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Canyon Commons.

Please note that this lunch is exclusively for undergraduate commuter students. We look forward to seeing you there!

Any questions should be directed to Kristi Welker, director of commuter life, kwelker@georgefox.edu.

The IDEA Center is resuming normal drop-in times as of this week. If you need to drop in to see your CAP Coach, you can come during on of the following times:

• Mondays and Tuesdays from 2 to 4 p.m.
• Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon

Interested in working with the Portland Police? Stop by the Coffee Cottage conference room on Wednesday, Jan. 30, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. for coffee, pastries and conversation.

Questions? Please contact Grace Tissell at gtissell@georgefox.edu.

There will be no swing dance this Saturday, Jan. 26, due to contradictions with the live Jazz Band performance.

TIAA individual consulting appointments are coming up at the Newberg campus!

No matter where you are in life – just getting started or planning for retirement – a session with TIAA can help you create a unique plan for your goals. And, it’s at no additional cost as a part of your retirement plan. You’ll get answers to these questions and more:

• Am I invested in the right mix of investments to help meet my goals?
• Am I saving enough to create the retirement income I need?
• How do I take income from my retirement account once I stop working?
• How do I plan for short-term goals such as saving for a house or education expenses?
• How do I manage debt, save money and balance various financial priorities at the same time?

To schedule your one-hour appointment, click on this link. The on-site appointment slots fill quickly, so don’t delay! Take advantage of this excellent resource!

Session Dates

• Tuesday, Feb. 5
• Wednesday, Feb. 6
• Thursday, Feb. 7

You can also visit Advice and Guidance to access online tools and resources that can help you stay on track and save even more for retirement.

If you would like to make a change to your retirement account contribution amount or have questions about your George Fox University benefits, please contact Employee Empowerment at ee@georgefox.edu.

Hey George Fox students …

If you grab an amazing photo or video of something fun happening around campus, send it to content@georgefox.edu for a chance to be featured on social media and earn a $20 Visa gift card!

Something fun happening in your dorm? Send it our way! Something awesome happening at an ASC event? We want to see! Something crazy happening in science lab? Yep, send that too!

In short, if it’s awesome and if it’s happening at George Fox, we’d love to see it. Send your photo/video and a brief caption. If we decide to purchase your content, you’ll receive a Visa card shortly afterward.

Questions? Contact Sarah Reid (sreid@georgefox.edu).

On Tuesday, Feb. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the IDEA Center is hosting its third annual Job & Internship Fair. Employers from the Portland area and beyond will be on campus to talk with students from all majors, looking to recruit for various jobs and internships.

This is an amazing opportunity to connect with industry-leading companies right here on the George Fox campus. Stay tuned for updates in the coming weeks!

Students are strongly encouraged to register for this event. To register, visit our web page on Handshake.

Questions? Contact Grace Tissell at gtissell@georgefox.edu.

You are invited to join the American Enterprise Institute for a free dinner and viewing of the president’s State of the Union address in Canyon Commons 103 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 29.

Please join us to listen and discuss the president’s address. Please RSVP here. Questions? Contact amarshall17@georgefox.edu.

On Tuesday, Feb. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the IDEA Center is hosting its third annual Job & Internship Fair. Employers from the Portland area and beyond will be on campus to talk with students from all majors, looking to recruit for various jobs and internships.

This is an amazing opportunity for our students to connect with industry-leading companies right here on campus. If you could, please encourage your students to register for this event through Handshake. Your partnership is much appreciated!

We would love to provide resume help/preparation before the event so they can go into the fair feeling confident.

Questions? Contact Grace Tissell at gtissell@georgefox.edu.

The university is transitioning our anti-virus software from Avast to FortiClient. This will result in better coverage and fewer software conflicts. This will apply to work-study systems as well, and the rollout of this process began yesterday (Tuesday).

FortiClient has been in use as George Fox’s VPN software on laptops, and we have now expanded its services by including their anti-virus protection for all George Fox machines. This means that the former anti-virus software is no longer active, and you will need Forticlient installed or upgraded on your computer in order to be protected.

There are two steps that need to be taken for this to happen:

1. Installation or upgrade of Forticlient
2. Removal of previous Antivirus software (Avast or Sophos)

In most cases, IT will be able to push FortiClient directly onto your Windows PC remotely. If your system has a previous version of FortiClient it will likely require a reboot. Here are instructions for installing and rebooting the system at your convenience: Forticlient – PC Instructions.

After FortiClient is installed, the previous antivirus application should be removed. You can uninstall the old software from Settings/Apps. If you need assistance with uninstalling Avast or Sophos, contact the Service Desk.

This process has already been done for Apple products, but if you have questions about your Mac or were not contacted, please contact the Service Desk.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to give us a call at 503-554-2569, option 2.

The university is transitioning our anti-virus software from Avast to FortiClient. This will result in better coverage and fewer software conflicts. This will apply to work-study systems as well, and the rollout of this process will begin today (Tuesday, Jan. 22).

FortiClient has been in use as George Fox’s VPN software on laptops, and we have now expanded its services by including their anti-virus protection for all George Fox machines. This means that the former anti-virus software is no longer active, and you will need Forticlient installed or upgraded on your computer in order to be protected.

There are two steps that need to be taken for this to happen:

1. Installation or upgrade of Forticlient
2. Removal of previous Antivirus software (Avast or Sophos)

In most cases, IT will be able to push FortiClient directly onto your Windows PC remotely. If your system has a previous version of FortiClient it will likely require a reboot.

After FortiClient is installed, the previous antivirus application should be removed. You can uninstall the old software from Settings/Apps. If you need assistance with uninstalling Avast or Sophos, contact the Service Desk.

This process has already been done for Apple products, but if you have questions about your Mac or were not contacted, please contact the Service Desk.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to give us a call at 503-554-2569, option 2.

The Black Student Union is hosting a spoken word event at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 8, in Lemmons 8!

The theme is “Know the past, shape the future.” If anyone is interested in performing, please contact Ellie Watts at ewatts16@georgefox.edu to get involved. Your voice needs to be heard!

Want to learn more about film history? Come to the Fox Film Club at 7:30 p.m. this Thursday, Jan. 24, in Lemmons 4. We will be watching and discussing the 1934 film It Happened One Night, directed by Frank Capra. All are welcome!

Questions? Contact Sean McNeil (smcneil17@georgefox.edu).

Come support men’s and women’s basketball at Bruin FanFest on Saturday, Jan. 26, in Wheeler Gymnasium. The event begins at 3:30 p.m., just prior to the 4 p.m. tip-off of the women’s basketball game against Lewis & Clark. The men will tip off at 6 p.m.

The activities will include:

• A Polaroid photo booth
• A bounce house
• A raffle and prizes  (show a picture with “Mama Bear” and get some free Stand Tall swag!)
• Crafts
• A henna tattoo artist
• Face painting
• A basketball shootout
• Cotton candy
• Exclusive Bruin FanFest T-shirt for sale ($6)
• And more!

All activities are free, and everyone who wears Bruin gear will get free admission to the basketball games!

Finally, the evening will also include a teddy bear toss, “Bruins and Bears,” during halftime of the women’s game, for which the school is collecting new teddy bears as a donation to sick children in hospitals. Teddy bears can be purchased beforehand and brought to the game, or at the ticket tables at the game.

Questions? Contact Mckenna Tillotson (mtillotson@georgefox.edu).

Are you interested in helping people? Have you ever considered a degree in social work? Social work is a profession for those with a desire to help people improve their lives.

If this sounds exciting to you, please plan to attend one of our info sessions to find out more about the major and about the many opportunities a degree in social work can provide!

We’ll be hosting two sessions in Stevens 109. Pizza will be provided in the evening session (Wednesday, Jan. 23, from 5 to 6 p.m.), and donuts will be provided in the morning session (Thursday, Jan 24, from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.).

Please plan to join us if you’d like to know more. Contact Kim Rapp (rappk@georgefox.edu) if you have any questions.