The Daily Bruin

Join us on Thursday, April 7, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. for a discussion on how purity culture and racism intersect, and the implications that has for women of color in the church. Spiritual life credit is available for students, and a light dinner will be provided!

This event is open to all women on campus (students, staff, faculty, etc.), and will be hosted by the IRC and the Women of Color Collective.

Questions? Contact Caity White at cwhite17@georgefox.edu.

Join the Hawai`i Club this Wednesday, April 6, from 5 to 6 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101 for this year’s LÅ«`au! There will be food, live music, dances, and games with prizes.

See you there!

Questions? Contact Caity White at cwhite17@georgefox.edu.

Would you like to be an agent of change in reaching Spanish-speaking communities for Jesus? Spanish professor Jiroo Kuroda is offering a Spanish for Ministry course this upcoming fall semester. The course will be taught in Spanish, so a basic understanding is required, but there are no prerequisites.

In class, we will talk about the establishment of the Hispanic Protestant church in the United States; the history of Hispanic immigration, the importance of Hispanic heritage, religion and culture; and how to break cultural barriers to bring the hope of God to Spanish-speaking family, friends and neighbors.

The class is open for registration now! Search SPAN 285 in your MyGeorgeFox portal to register.

Questions? Contact Jiroo Kuroda at jkuroda@georgefox.edu or Delaney Smith at dsmith19@georgefox.edu.

Maybe you’ve heard by now: Summer Online is less than half the cost of regular tuition. Plus, courses are fully online, offered on a flexible schedule, and are just eight weeks long. 

Whether you’re looking to clear space in your fall schedule, get on track to graduate early, or just save on tuition, there’s no better way to get ahead this summer.

Register today on MyGeorgeFox or learn more at georgefox.edu/summer.

All spring graduating seniors are invited to stop by Canyon Commons 102-103 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. today (Wednesday) and tomorrow to pick up your cap and gown and graduation tickets! Be sure to check your email ahead of time to complete your online Exodus form and tasks as noted here.

If your last name begins with A-L, please come on Wednesday if your schedule allows; last names beginning with M-Z please come on Thursday, if possible.

If you’re not able to make it at all during the grad fair, you can stop by the registrar’s office any time after Exodus through the end of the semester to pick up your regalia and tickets.

Questions? Contact the registrar’s office at registrar@georgefox.edu.

Two people with extended experience in Russia and Ukraine will visit campus tonight (Wednesday) to discuss what civility might look like in the Russia/Ukraine relationship. The session will be in Hoover 105 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Johan Maurer lived in Russia for 10 years, teaching English and working with Quaker meetings in that country. Stu Willcuts has decades of experience delivering aid to crisis-torn nations, including in Ukraine after the Russian invasion of the Crimea and Donbas regions of eastern Ukraine.

War is the worst-case scenario when civility breaks down. Maurer and Willcuts will share their perceptions of what caused such a catastrophic breakdown between Russia and Ukraine. Did they ever enjoy a civil, productive relationship? How did the relationship deteriorate? What effects has it had? Is there a path toward building a constructive, civil relationship?

The public is welcome. A Zoom link will be available; watch for it on the Civility Project website. If you have questions, contact project director Ron Mock at civility@georgefox.edu.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting Bruin Preview on campus this Friday, April 1. With around 500 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 8 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, and HMS 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 and will eat in the main dining area. If you see a family looking for a spot to sit, invite them to join you!
• For the first time in two years, a small group of 40 prospective students will be staying overnight on Thursday night! Be prepared for prospective students to be in on-campus living areas starting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday night.

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

We hope you have enjoyed our wellness journey exploring ideas for intentional living so far this year. Today we explore how we can nourish, comfort and relax our minds. Find out more in our Wellness Wednesday issue.

Be well.

– HR

Do you want to apply for a Psych Club 2022 officer position? If so, applications close Friday, April 1, at 11:59 p.m., so don’t delay! You can apply here.

Officers will be chosen by majority vote and input from psychology professors. Elections will open Monday, April 3, at 11:59 p.m., and close Wednesday, April 6, at 11:59 p.m.

Questions? Contact Maddy Angerame at mangerame18@georgefox.edu.

Come join the Swing Dance Club’s outdoor social this Saturday, April 2, under the lights between Klages and the Murdock Library! We will be meeting from 6:30 to 9 p.m., and people of all skill levels are welcome.

Here’s the meeting schedule:

• 6:30 to 7 p.m.: Beginner lesson (learn the basics)
• 7 to 7:30 p.m.: Intermediate lesson (learn some fancier moves)
• 7:30 to 9 p.m.: Free dance period (practice what you learned)

If you have any questions, email Zaid Fackenthall at zfackenthall21@georgefox.edu.

Students: Want the opportunity to sell your art at Student Activities’ Spring Market? If so, fill out this form to sell your pieces to your fellow students and local community.

The Spring Market will take place on the quad on Friday, April 8, from 3 to 5 p.m. We hope to see you there! Employees and students are welcome.

Questions? Contact Kara Holcombe at kholcombe@georgefox.edu.

All are invited to listen to our biology faculty candidate, Aaron Sullivan, present his research tomorrow at 3 p.m.(Thursday) in Hoover 105. He will speak on “Unsettled Salamanders: How stress and predation risk shape anti-predator behavior.”

Much of Sullivan’s research in behavioral ecology is related to predator-prey interactions and chemical communication. In general, he examines how prey species utilize chemical cues in their environment to evaluate predation risk. However, responses to predator stimuli may be complicated by the recent experience and internal state of an individual.

In this talk, he will highlight how chemically-mediated responses to predators are impacted by factors such as caudal autotomy and exogenous sources of stress.

Questions? Contact Vetta Berokoff at vberokof@georgefox.edu.

Since we appreciate each of you in this community and your individual contribution to it, not just today but every day, we have something special planned for you this week!

What better way to celebrate you than with free food! Our team will be serving a grab-and-go breakfast of burritos, from a local restaurant, in the lobby of the Portland Center between 9 and 10:30 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday).

Please click here to RSVP and make your food selection as soon as possible! The quantity we order will be dependent on your RSVP, so please help us ensure we have enough for all who want to attend by completing the form.

Your presence is immensely appreciated, and we look forward to seeing you!

Questions? Contact Nadine Pasin at npasin@georgefox.edu.

Wishing you all the best,
The Human Resources Team

If you or a loved one has Parkinson’s disease and would like to participate in a community exercise group, please contact us to join George Fox physical therapy students in their research. The exercise classes will run from mid-April through May and be held at our new clinic location at 448 Werth Blvd., in Newberg.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please reach out to the research team of Desiray Anderson, Alexis Creighton and Jillian Studer at pdresearch50@gmail.com.

George Fox University Theatre is pleased to announce that its production of The Hijabis opens Thursday, March 31.

Performances in Wood-Mar Auditorium are scheduled as follows:

• Thursday-Friday, March 31-April 1, at 7:30 p.m.
• Friday, April 8, at 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday, April 2-3, and April 9-10, at 2 p.m.

You can read the synopsis and purchase tickets here. Tickets are also available by calling the performing arts box office at 503-554-2670.

COVID Precautions
Patrons are encouraged to wear masks. Our ticketing system will automatically place one empty seat on either side of your ticket purchase to create extra space between you and the patrons next to you. We encourage all patrons to be vaccinated to help protect our actors and fellow audience members from COVID-19.

Special Ticket Options for Students, Faculty and Staff
Students may acquire free tickets for our 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 31, performance or 2 p.m. Saturday, April 9, performance in Wood-Mar Auditorium.

George Fox faculty and staff are entitled to one free ticket for the run of the show. Both options may be selected when you purchase or select your tickets in our online ticketing system. Please use your George Fox email address when ordering.

For details or assistance, email Kathy Harris at kharris@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2670.

Please help a business marketing class by filling out our research survey for our product idea, the “Joey Pack.” Your feedback is greatly appreciated.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Haley Medel at hmedel21@georgefox.edu.

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.

Have any aches or pains? Interested in improving mobility? If so, the physical therapy program wants to serve you!

For the month of May, faculty and students will be evaluating and treating patients for free! We treat muscle/joint injuries, post-operative, pediatrics, neurologic and balance, chronic pain, post-COVID, general weakness, and more.

We are located in the Medical Science Building, at 448 Werth Blvd. Get more details here.

To schedule an appointment, please contact Tess Swake, PT, DPT, OCS, at tswake@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2454.

Two people with extended experience in Russia and Ukraine will visit campus tomorrow night (Wednesday) to discuss what civility might look like in the Russia/Ukraine relationship. The session will be in Hoover 105 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Johan Maurer lived in Russia for 10 years, teaching English and working with Quaker meetings in that country. Stu Willcuts has decades of experience delivering aid to crisis-torn nations, including in Ukraine after the Russian invasion of the Crimea and Donbas regions of eastern Ukraine.

War is the worst-case scenario when civility breaks down. Maurer and Willcuts will share their perceptions of what caused such a catastrophic breakdown between Russia and Ukraine. Did they ever enjoy a civil, productive relationship? How did the relationship deteriorate? What effects has it had? Is there a path toward building a constructive, civil relationship?

The public is welcome. A Zoom link will be available; watch for it on the Civility Project website. If you have questions, contact project director Ron Mock at civility@georgefox.edu.

Please join the social work department for our open house as we celebrate Social Work Month! Pop in anytime between 11 a.m. and noon this Thursday, March 31, in Roberts 215. We will be serving cinnamon rolls!

All are welcome. Contact Kim Rapp at rappk@georgefox.edu with any questions.