The Daily Bruin

How does Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s hopeful, reconciling and redemptive leadership – as exhibited in his acclaimed Letter from Birmingham Jail, written in 1963 – reverberate today?

On Tuesday, March 15, all are invited to a free special presentation, “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” presented by Scott Finnie, PhD, a King scholar and faculty member in Eastern Washington University’s Africana Education Program and Department of History since 1992. The event is set from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Finnie’s visit is the keynote address of the 2022 John Woolman Peacemaking Forum. The presentation will focus on how King’s leadership changed the Civil Rights Movement and how his peacemaking principles still apply to our world today.

Preceding the talk will be a Steinfeldt Peace Scholars Symposium from 6 to 6:30 p.m. in the Hoover lobby, where current upperclass students committed to peace studies will exhibit their projects.

The event is being sponsored by George Fox’s Center for Peace and Justice, which is also providing refreshments.

To learn more, visit this President’s Speakers Series page.

The Health and Counseling Center is hosting a Pfizer vaccine and booster clinic today (Thursday) from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Please call 503-554-2340 to schedule an appointment.

Troubled by political polarization in their communities, leaders from three Oregon cities will share about their efforts to build local political civility in a panel discussion at George Fox from 7 to 8:30 p.m. tonight (Wednesday) in Hoover 105.

Silverton mayor Kyle Palmer, Newberg mayor Rick Rogers, Canby community leader Ray Keen, and Newberg Downtown Coalition Executive Director Polly Peterson will discuss the threats to their communities’ well-being that come from bitter political divisions, and how they are working to heal those divisions and move political discourse into a more productive mode.

The event will be moderated by Ron Mock, director of the George Fox Civility Project, an initiative launched during the 2020-21 academic year out of concern about the polarization and alienation in political culture at every level (national, state and local). It sponsors events, publishes a newsletter, and maintains a website with information about civility.

Masks will be required to attend the session in person, in keeping with university policy and state regulations. Those who prefer to attend remotely can connect via Zoom. A link will be available on the Civility Project website or by contacting the project at civility@georgefox.edu.

There will be time for questions from the audience, including questions submitted via Zoom from those attending remotely.

The state of Oregon is lifting its indoor mask mandate at midnight on Friday, March 11, and George Fox is following the state’s decision.

Starting Saturday, March 12, masks will no longer be required indoors with the exception of medical facilities (e.g., Health and Counseling Center, physical therapy clinic, etc.). Some medical education programs may still need to require masks due to their training requirements.

After March 12, individuals are welcome to continue wearing face coverings. We ask that community members respect the choices of their colleagues and peers.

Questions? Contact Bill Buhrow at bbuhrow@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 on 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.

Looking for an adventure this weekend? Join University Recreation on Saturday, March 12, for a whitewater rafting trip on the Deschutes River! No prior rafting experience is necessary.

We will be rafting with an organization called Youth Dynamics. As part of our time, we will engage in some activities designed to help us share experiences and reflect with one another. The rest of the time, we will be rafting and having loads of fun on the water!

Go to this link to register for this trip and/or other upcoming OREC trips.

Have questions? Contact Jasmin Fuentes at jfuentes19@georgefox.edu.

Looking for an adventure this weekend? Join University Recreation on Saturday, March 12, for a whitewater rafting trip on the Deschutes River! No prior rafting experience is necessary.

We will be rafting with an organization called Youth Dynamics. As part of our time, we will engage in some activities designed to help us share experiences and reflect with one another. The rest of the time, we will be rafting and having loads of fun on the water!

Students who participate in this trip will earn one SpiL credit. Go to this link to register for this trip and/or other upcoming OREC trips.

Have questions? Contact Jasmin Fuentes at jfuentes19@georgefox.edu.

Did you order books last September about serving in the Navy in World War II? The bookstore received two books it never ordered. Call ext. 2543 to identify and claim!

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is preparing for Bruin Preview on Friday, April 1, and need volunteers to host a prospective student the night before the event!

Prospective students will be staying the night in a dorm, having dinner and breakfast with their student host, and participating in fun activities the night before the Bruin Preview event. Volunteers will be expected to host their guest from 5 p.m. Thursday (March 31) until 8 a.m. Friday (April 1).

Please fill out this form to volunteer. Feel free to email visit coordinator Miranda Davidson at mdavidson@georgefox.edu with questions prior to filling out the form.

Just a reminder that summer 2022 course materials adoptions are due on Wednesday, March 16. Let’s optimize used materials and save students and parents money. Adopt via Discover or send info to 1478mgr@follett.com. Cheers!

Contact Laura King at lking@georgefox.edu with any questions.

In today’s Wellness Wednesday installment we are focusing on mindful eating, a practice that allows you to be more intentional with your eating habits. By focusing on awareness, choice and self-compassion, you can develop a sustainable and balanced approach to the way you eat.

Read our Wellness poster to find out more about essential nutrients and how to practice mindful eating.

Questions? Contact Aga Luptak at aluptak@georgefox.edu.

The Bruin Closet is in need of professional clothing, and will be collecting donations through the month of March!

We are accepting any and all professional style clothing, such as shoes, dresses, pants, shirts, etc. to help young aspiring professionals in the community. There are a variety of drop-box locations throughout campus, including Hadlock, the IDEA Center, the Wheeler athletics office, the College of Business, the Murdock Library, inside Klages, and the mail room.

Have questions about donating? Email gfubruincloset@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram (@thebruincloset).

Hello, we are a group of marketing students tasked with creating a marketable product and plan. Our product is a meal subscription service geared toward parents or grandparents who have a desire for preparing quick, simple and nutritious meals with their kids.

By participating in this survey, you are helping us gain valuable information that will help us market our product in the best possible way. We greatly appreciate your help!

Questions? Contact Samantha Gordon at sgordon21@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.

We are a group of students from a marketing class doing a 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.

We are a group of students from a marketing class in need of feedback regarding our idea for a water and wind resistant jacket. Thank you for your input through our survey!

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.

Students from the Marketing 260 class are conducting a survey of people in the golfing community to get their opinion on a product that they have created.

Whether you play golf frequently, or only a few times a year, we would appreciate your help. The survey is 10 questions and should only take a few minutes to complete.

Questions? Contact Aidan Randall at arandall21@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.

Hey Daily Bruin readers!

We are a group of marketing students working on our final project. We have created a fake energy drink brand for our marketing plan, and we need your help in refining our product. Please take this survey to help us collect data. Thank you!

Contact Gen Rusnac at grusnac21@georgefox.edu with any questions.

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.

You’ll want to hear this! The Jazz Ensemble is performing in Canyon Commons today (Wednesday) during the dinner hour, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Grab your friends, grab some food, and listen to this band swing! Questions? Email Nathanael Ankeny at nankeny@georgefox.edu.

Patti Callahan Henry, a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of 16 novels, will speak on campus at 7 p.m. this Thursday, March 10, in Bauman Auditorium. The presentation is free of charge and open to the public.

Callahan Henry will speak on the topic “Surprised by Joy,” a reference to the C.S. Lewis novel of the same name. Her visit is the latest in George Fox’s President’s Speaker Series.

A podcast host, author and national speaker, Callahan Henry won the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association’s Christy Award (“Book of the Year”) in 2019 for her novel Becoming Mrs. Lewis. She was also the Harper Lee Distinguished Writer of the Year for 2020 and won the Alabama Library Association Book of the Year award for 2019.

Callahan Henry is the co-host and co-creator of the popular weekly online Friends and Fiction live web show and podcast. She is also a contributor to the weekly life lesson essay column for Parade magazine.

University Recreation is offering a new series of fitness-related learning opportunities, open to all students and staff. These will be primarily seminar-based, meaning that participants will not need to come prepared to exercise but may have opportunities to practice form or movements.

These sessions are oriented for beginners but will have valuable information for people in all stages of learning about health and fitness.

Our first session is tonight (Tuesday) at 6 p.m. and will be an introduction on compound lifts. Bring a friend and sign up on IMLeagues!

Please email Kyle Herzberg at kherzberg19@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.