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Come one, come all, for an evening of live jazz music and East Coast swing dancing tomorrow (Saturday) at 7 p.m. in the Stevens atrium!

This event is open to anyone regardless of dance experience, and we will offer lessons for those who want to learn. Dress code is 1920s-’40s inspired (extra points if you look like you walked off the set of The Great Gatsby).

If you have questions, contact Rowan Endriss at rendriss21@georgefox.edu.

Come explore with Mark and Lisa McMinn how their latest book, An Invitation to Slow, adds to our understanding of civility and the role civility plays in building a good life. The session will be in EHS 102 starting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 10.

The McMinns, both longtime members of the George Fox University faculty, highlight the virtues of empathy, humility and gratitude (among others) as keys to a healthy, satisfying and productive life. They will explore with George Fox Civility Project director Ron Mock what those virtues offer communities working to treat their disagreements as gifts for community betterment.

For more information, contact Ron Mock at civility@georgefox.edu.

George Fox University is excited to announce the immediate availability of Gemini AI and NotebookLM for all students! Gemini and NotebookLM can be valuable tools to help you learn, create and explore. Use them for tasks such as:

• Brainstorming ideas for projects
• Summarizing complex topics into interactive podcasts
• Drafting emails or outlines
• Debugging code
• Exploring new subjects

How to access: You can access Gemini at gemini.google.com and NotebookLM at notebooklm.google.com. Use your @georgefox.edu account to ensure your data is protected!

Important: While Gemini is a helpful tool, please remember to use it responsibly, ethically, and always in alignment with your professor’s specific guidelines in any given course. AI should assist your learning, not replace your original thought and effort.

Please review our George Fox statement on AI language tools. We’ve also created a YouTube video for students with general guidelines on how to use AI tools within the boundaries of academic integrity.

Questions? Contact servicedesk@georgefox.edu.

Recently, the Bruin Community Pantry has found itself low on food, and we in the English department want to support the pantry and all George Fox students by holding a food drive today (Friday) and next week, April 7-11, at Armstrong House. These are the most needed items:

• Soups
• Chili
• Canned meat
• Boxed or canned meals like rice or pasta
• Canned fruit

If you’d like to support this effort, we’ve got some literary incentive for you, too. Each day next week, we’ll have a poll for you to vote on with the food you bring. Here’s how it works: two boxes, two categories, and your voter’s freedom.

These are the categories:

• Friday, April 4: Harry Potter vs. The Lord of the Rings
• Monday, April 7: Audiobook vs. physical book
• Tuesday, April 8: Austen vs. Brontë
• Wednesday, April 9: Poem vs. novel
• Thursday, April 10: Inklings vs. everyone else
• Friday, April 11: Reading vs. TikTok

Have strong feelings? Make your voice heard (and food eaten) by stopping by Armstrong next week to vote and support our pantry. We’ll release the winners at the end of next week, so be sure to put your eggs (and other foodstuffs) in the right basket.

If you have questions, please contact Melanie Springer Mock, professor of English, at mmock@georgefox.edu.

We’ve got a few spots left at 9 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. at our April 16 second-year DPT spine evaluation day. Let us take a look and provide you with strategies to help you feel better! It’s completely free! Sessions are about 45 minutes, and a licensed PT will be present.

Email Li-Zandre Philbrook at lphilbrook@georgefox.edu to claim your spot.

The cost of groceries keeps going up, putting a strain on family budgets and creating stress right along with it. It’s easy to feel powerless and discouraged these days.

The good news: You can actually do a lot to help yourself. Check out these tips on how to make the most of the food you buy.

• One of the trickiest parts of grocery shopping is choosing produce. Learn how to tell if a fruit or vegetable is ripe and discover other ways to get optimal value from your produce.
• Reducing food waste isn’t just about cleaning your plate; it’s about making food last as long as possible. Learn how to eat fresh and waste less by starting with common foods like apples, berries, cheese, nuts, flour and whole grains.

Want to learn more about sustainable eating practices? The Wellness Committee invites you to explore a variety of online resources from Cafe Bon Appetit and savethefood.com. You’ll learn how to incorporate global flavors into your meal and turn your plate into a colorful palette of nutrients – and you’ll discover a dinner party calculator that will allow you to create the perfect menu.

George Fox Give Day is here! There are over 50 amazing departments, teams and programs competing for the $5,000 prize. Click here for real-time updates on who’s in the lead.

You can also share the link with others, as every gift gets your department one step closer to the prize. And don’t forget to encourage students to enjoy the Give Day Festival happening today (Thursday) from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the quad.

We are seeking participants for a psychoeducational workshop based on the Hold Me Tight curriculum developed by Dr. Sue Johnson and tailored to include stepfamily dynamics. The workshop will be facilitated by local psychologist Dr. Shaun Davis on May 17-18 at George Fox University.

The cost of participation as part of the research study is only $100, a 90% discount off of the full price. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable insights and tools for strengthening emotional connections within relationships.

If you are interested in participating, please contact Lori Best at lbest19@georgefox.edu for further details.

The last day to submit a request to the Community Life Fund is Wednesday, April 9, at 2 p.m. The last day to receive reimbursements is Wednesday, April 16, at 4 p.m. Office hours are still on Mondays from 1 to 3 p.m. and Wednesdays from 2 to 4 p.m.

Contact ascvpfinance@georgefox.edu if you have any questions or concerns.

It’s Give Day Festival time! Join us on the quad from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for free tacos, coffee, donuts and furry friends!

Celebrate the incredible generosity of our Fox community, who have been supporting our departments, projects, and teams all week. Every gift pushes a department closer to the $5,000 prize! Want to know who’s in the lead? Check the link and spread the word. Don’t miss out!

George Fox presents a monthly opportunity to secure your financial future: free, personalized retirement consultations right here on campus. These sessions, offered by a dedicated retirement specialist from Nationwide, provide a confidential, no-pressure space to get expert advice on everything from your current financial standing to long-term retirement strategies.

We understand that retirement planning can feel daunting, but these consultations are designed to simplify the process and give you the peace of mind that comes with a well-informed plan. By taking just a little time out of your work day, you’ll gain valuable insight into how to maximize your savings and ensure a comfortable retirement.

This month’s sessions are on Wednesday, April 16. Sign up here and take a proactive step toward your financial well-being.

The university community is invited to a special faculty concert featuring Aaron Barnhart at 7:30 p.m. tonight (Thursday) in Wood-Mar Auditorium. The event is free for students and employees!

Aaron will perform “The Prodigal Returns,” a concept work based on the parable of the Prodigal Son. Mixed in surround sound and featuring faculty guest artists and engaging visual and lighting elements, the show promises to be a journey in electronic rock that will touch the heart, mind and senses.

Doctor of physical therapy students are seeking individuals 18 to 45 years of age to figure out the effects of lower body strength on the ability to recover from a loss of balance and how people step when they lose their balance.

If you meet the study criteria, you will be asked to attend one testing session where you will be made to lose your balance multiple times in a safety harness while performing a squat task and have your ankle, knee and hip strength tested while sitting. Your participation in this study will involve approximately 60 minutes of time.

If interested, please contact Gabe Haberly, PhD, CSCS (ghaberly@georgefox.edu, 503-554-2941) or Lyndsay Stutzenberger, PT, DPT, PhD, CEEAA (lstutzenberger@georgefox.edu, 503-554-2463).

The below five companies will be visiting campus for a career fair this Monday, April 7, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Canyon Commons. Please take five minutes out of your day to swing by and talk about your future.

EPCS (Electrical Field Test Technician)
EPCS was established in 2000 as a subsidiary of Electrical Consultants, Inc (ECI). Since that time, EPCS has become one of the largest vertically integrated EPC companies in the U.S.

iQ Credit Union
iQ Credit Union believes in making a positive and lasting impact in the communities they service, working together to achieve great things, and providing members with an exceptional experience that helps to improve their financial lives.

Oregon State Police
Oregon State Police provides premier public safety services for Oregon each and every day. Their mission is to enhance the livability and safety of the state of Oregon by protecting the people, property, and natural resources of the state.

Pacific Seafood
Ready to reel in a career? Pacific Seafood, a family-owned seafood leader since 1941, is on a mission to double in size by 2031! With over 3,000 team members across more than 40 facilities, we are offering unique opportunities in distribution, processing and aquaculture.

Parr
The Parr Company consists in five distinct subsidiaries that provide building solutions and services: Lumber, Design Center, Truss, Door and Millwork. Headquartered in Hillsboro, Oregon, The Parr Company continues to grow while carrying on the family legacy.

Have questions about the fair? Contact Wade Witherspoon at wwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Provide a life-changing opportunity to people with disabilities by volunteering for our basketball camp! The camp takes place on Saturday, April 19, at Sherwood Middle School from 11 a.m to 2 p.m.

For more information or to RSVP, check the Helper Helper app. This event is sponsored by students in a Business Communications class.

If you have questions, contact Italia Fisher at afisher23@georgefox.edu.

Did you know that George Fox’s student-run newspaper, The Crescent, has a satire edition? It’s called The Croissant, and it’s out right now! Read the spoof stories at gfucrescent.com/the-croissant.

We’re excited to announce that in May of 2025 students and faculty from our doctor of physical therapy program will be heading to Uganda for a medical service trip!

We need your help: We will be holding an auction fundraiser with dinner at 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, in Canyon Commons. Our auction has historically been the greatest contributor to funding our trip and will feature gifts generously donated by community members and businesses. We are looking for people to attend!

The money we earn from the auction will help pay for all travel, service, housing and resource expenses. For more information, check out our website at this link. If you are interested in obtaining tickets, you can purchase them here!

If you are interested in donating, attending, or have any questions, please reach out to us at georgefoxdptservice@gmail.com or call Micah Trevizu at 530-310-6202.

Please join the George Fox University choir and our special guests, the Mountain View Middle School choir and Friendsview choir, this Saturday, April 5, at 4 p.m. in Bauman for a very special concert. No tickets are needed, and the event is free. A variety of music from around the world will be featured!

Want to do something to benefit our schools? Support the Bright Futures Initiative, a campus-wide school supplies drive supporting local elementary school students and teachers affected by budget cuts. Our mission is to provide essential tools for learning and to foster community unity through generosity.

How you can help:

• Drop off school supplies in donation bins located in the library, residence halls, student center, and other high-traffic areas across campus
• Spread the word by sharing on social media and encouraging friends to participate

Our goal is to collect 200 backpacks, 500 notebooks and more essential supplies. The drive runs from now through Friday, April 11.

Let’s come together to make a real impact—one pencil, one notebook, one backpack at a time.

Questions or want to volunteer? Contact Lana Davis at ldavis22@georgefox.edu.

The Give Day competition is heating up! Give to your passion, with the understanding that the department, program or team that brings in the most donors will get an additional $5,000 prize. It’s like a Bruin Brawl, but with more generosity and fewer scraped knees.

Who’s in the lead? Check this link for real-time updates. With the competition running through tomorrow, there’s still plenty of time to share the link.