The Daily Bruin

Learn to make gorgeous hanging baskets, like the ones that grace our George Fox quad area, on Wednesday, May 14, starting at 9 a.m. You will learn a valuable skill and help decorate our beautiful campus. You are welcome to join in the class at any time (the event will last approximately four hours). Sign up by emailing nmcdaniel@georgefox.edu.

We will be located at the covered lower patio at the Thomas Center (1101 Villa Road). Please contact the Plant Services office with any questions at 503-554-2010.

Looking for a fun way to eat healthier and learn some easy cooking skills? Come to “Cooking with Class: Build Your Own Wellness Bowl” from 11 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, May 6, in Canyon Commons. 

You’ll get hands-on experience creating your own tasty, customizable bowl using fresh ingredients like grains, veggies and lean protein. It’s the perfect way to boost your energy, focus and overall wellness. 

We only have space for 40 participants, so RSVP by this Thursday, May 1, to reserve your spot!

You can get a taste of what to expect by watching this video from our previous “Cooking with Class” session.

Vetta Berokoff is retiring after 18 years with George Fox. She has served as the administrative assistant for the School of Natural Sciences for the last nine years, after completing nine years working for the Department of History and Political Science.

Please drop by EHS 206 to say farewell and thank you to Vetta on Thursday, May 1, any time between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

Please join the College of Physical Therapy for our 12th Research Symposium on Wednesday, May 14, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd.). Physical therapy doctoral faculty and second-year students will showcase various rehabilitation research topics.

Questions? Please contact Samantha Skaggs at sskaggs@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2451.

The Combat Sports Club is having an on-campus event tonight (Friday) from 8 to 9 p.m. in the Newlin study room! Come by, grab some snacks, and watch what’s been called “the greatest grappling match ever.”

We will learn about the incredible career of Gordan Ryan, who is widely considered one of the greatest no-gi jiu jitsu competitors of our time.

Questions? Contact Caleb Henderson at chenderson22@georgefox.edu.

Students: Before you say your goodbyes and leave campus, here are a few payroll reminders.

First, please be sure to lock your timesheets once you are finished working your last shift in April. This will prevent any delays on your May paycheck.

Second, be sure to update any address changes with Mail Services or sign up for direct deposit. Payroll will continue to distribute checks through mail services, so an accurate address is important.

To get your paycheck automatically sent to your bank account on payday, sign up for direct deposit by stopping by the Office of People and Culture. You can either bring a voided check or a printed direct deposit form from your bank that includes your name, account number and routing number. Many banks have these forms available to print through their online banking website or mobile app.

You can also fill out the direct deposit form linked on our website and submit your proof from your bank to our paperwork dropbox.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Office of People and Culture at peopleandculture@georgefox.edu. Thanks, and have a great summer!

Do you like to be entertained and support your friends? The Fox Film Festival is your event! Come join us for a night of friends, fun and films. There are two nights of the festival, and the same films will be shown at each. Tomorrow (Saturday), we’ll host an awards ceremony following the viewings.

Here is the schedule:

• Friday, April 25, 4 p.m. at the Cameo Theatre. Tickets cost $5 for one, $8 for two.
• Saturday, April 26, 6 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. Admission is free; an awards ceremony will follow.

Concessions will be available on both nights!

Can’t attend in person? No problem! We wanted to be sure everyone had access, so this year we’re making a livestream available Saturday night. Click here at 6 p.m. that night to watch!

Our cinematic arts students have been hard at work all year creating short films in a variety of courses. The films fall into several categories, including live action, animated, fresh film (made by first-year students), narrative, documentary/nonfiction, as well as some featured alumni films!

Come out on one or both of the nights to support your fellow Bruins on our last weekend of the semester. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Fox Film Festival email at filmfestival@georgefox.edu. Can’t wait to see you all there!

Want to sell your art at Student Activities’ Spring Market in the quad today (Friday) from 4 to 6 p.m.? Just complete this table rental form and you’re all set to sell to those on campus and in our local community.

If you want to participate but have nothing to sell, this is also an opportunity to share your musical talent. Complete this Spring Market open mic form. We want to open the stage to anyone interested in performing in front of a low-key public audience of students and community members.

Please donate a non-perishable food item for the Bruin Community Pantry to be entered into a raffle for a Spring Market gift bag.

Some finals week events to look forward to:

• Late Night Breakfast: Monday, April 28, at 9:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons
• Taco Truck: Tuesday, April 29, at noon in front of Edwards
• Tom’s Drink Truck: Thursday, May 1, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of Edwards

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Want to be part of a fun show? Consider performing in our stunning amphitheater this August in the Department of Performing Arts’ production of William Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors.

Auditions are open to George Fox students, employees, alumni and community members who are high school age and older! They will be from 6 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, in five-minute audition slots. Rehearsals will begin in late July. You can sign up for a time slot here.

For more information, email Ben Tissell at btissell@georgefox.edu.

Have you signed up for Summer Online? Don’t miss your chance to save money and time this summer! 

Summer Online offers you the chance to take care of credits from the comfort of your home – or wherever you’ll be this summer – for less than half the cost of regular tuition. Consider this: You could get up to three courses out of the way this summer in just two months (half the length of a typical class!). Free up time in your fall or spring semester, or get on track to graduate early.

Summer Online runs from June 2 to July 27. Check out the full list of courses on class.georgefox.edu and register on MyGeorgeFox.

Keep your energy levels high this summer by joining our employee-only functional fitness classes! We’re continuing our incredible 30-minute sessions, designed for all fitness levels, exclusively for employees and their spouses. Starting May 5, join us every Monday and Wednesday from noon to 12:30 p.m. at the Hadlock Student Center.

These efficient workouts blend weights and bodyweight exercises to enhance your strength, mobility, and endurance. Modifications will be provided to ensure everyone can participate comfortably and effectively.

Maximize your lunch break and return to your day feeling refreshed and invigorated. Sign up on IM Leagues to reserve your spot.

If you have any questions, please email Kelsey Cantrall at kcantrall@georgefox.edu.

Would you like to volunteer at Washington Family Ranch and fellowship with other George Fox students? George Fox is hosting a faculty retreat May 12-15, and we are looking for 10 student work crew members to serve our George Fox faculty.

Duties include preparing meals, kitchen support, retail support, assisting with games and activities, and an opportunity to lead worship. Transportation, meals and lodging are provided.

The crew departs from campus on May 12 and returns the evening of May 15. There’s no cost to you. Sign up here.

If you are interested or have any questions, email Craig Inglesby at cinglesby@georgefox.edu.

Bon Appetit has finals week hours for all locations posted here. Hours remain the same in Canyon Commons and the Bridge Cafe for most of the week, but please take note of changes to the hours on Friday and Saturday, May 2-3.

Keep an eye on Maker’s Market (which will stay open as long as supplies last) hours on our Instagram @bonappetitgfu.

Finally, please remember to use the GET mobile app to check your flex point balance. The last day to use flex points is Saturday, May 3.

Commencement is just around the corner, and you won’t want to miss a moment! Subscribe to the George Fox University YouTube channel now to catch all the latest videos, including the upcoming graduation celebrations, inspiring student faith stories, and other campus highlights!

Subscribe and watch here.

Questions? Contact Amanda Howard at ahoward@georgefox.edu.

If you need extra boxes for packing up your dorm room, come to Mail Services. We have collected some large boxes to hand out. We have a limited supply, so come get them soon. Additionally, if you have extra boxes, feel free to bring those to Mail Services so that we can distribute them.

Create a personalized wellness bowl during “Cooking with Class” from 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday, May 6, in Canyon Commons. 

Using nutritious ingredients like whole grains, fresh produce and lean protein, you’ll learn how to build meals that support energy, heart and vision health – all while being mindful about your sugar intake.

Don’t miss this chance to cook and enjoy a delicious, healthy meal. The class is limited to 40 participants and the registration deadline is Thursday, May 1, so sign up today!

You can get a taste of what to expect by watching this video from our previous “Cooking with Class” session.

Graduating seniors, we want to hear about your George Fox experience and what’s next in your life!  Fill out this form and submit a photo to be entered into a drawing for one of three $100 Amazon gift cards.

Everyone who participates will be featured on the George Fox website (like this). You also might appear on our Instagram page, in our university magazine and elsewhere!

Feel free to reach out to Jeremy Lloyd at jlloyd@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

So, what did Tolkien really think of Narnia? A presentation by Dr. Holly Ordway addresses the question – the first in a series of keynote lectures uploaded to a new YouTube channel featuring content from The Undiscovered C.S. Lewis Conference hosted on campus last fall. The event was the largest academic conference on Lewis in history (no exaggeration!).

Be sure to subscribe to the channel and stay tuned for other stimulating keynote lectures that will be added over the course of the next few weeks, one per week. You can also help promote it by sharing the channel, liking the video, and sharing the video.

The university pastors invite you to drop into the chapel for prayer any day during finals week between 10 a.m. and noon. A pastor will be there to pray with you if you need, or you can pray individually. There will be no program, just open time to pray.

As finals week approaches, consider sharing helpful study and planning tools with your students.

Numerade is an AI-powered study tool packed with step-by-step video explanations, flashcards, and self-quizzing features. It is especially helpful for STEM classes, but great for any discipline.

For time and task management, Goblin Tools provides AI-assisted planning through its its “Magic To-Do” feature, helping students break down large assignments or study goals into manageable, actionable steps.

Please review university policies and your course guidelines about appropriate use of AI tools with students. Review the AI for Student Success page for resources on responsible AI use to support student learning.

Contact Rick Muthiah, director of Learning Support Services, with feedback or questions at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.