The Daily Bruin

Make your way to the Cameo Theater for a fun evening on Thursday, April 2, at 7 p.m. for a free showing of Monsters University!

This event is open to all current students and is hosted by the undergraduate admissions office as we welcome our overnight guests for Bruin Preview. It’s a great chance to unwind, enjoy a movie with friends, and help give our visitors a warm introduction to campus life.

If you have any questions, email Missy Downs at mdowns@georgefox.edu.

Whether you’re already enrolled or just curious about your options, join Willamette Dental Account Manager Zenaida Strong on Tuesday, March 31, from noon to 12:30 p.m. for an insightful live webinar on maximizing your dental coverage.

While specifically designed for those currently on the Willamette plan, this 30-minute session is open to all George Fox employees interested in learning about unique benefits like fixed copays, no annual maximums, and orthodontic coverage for all ages.

You’ll discover how to navigate your personalized care plan, use convenient text-scheduling features, and understand how professional risk assessments tailor your cleaning schedule to your specific needs.

Add this event to your calendar here.

All university offices are closed this Friday, March 27, for the spring break holiday. The Murdock Library on the Newberg campus will be closed, but the 24/7 space will remain open. The Bruin Store on the Newberg campus will also be closed.

Thriving is about more than just a fleeting moment of happiness; it is the result of sustained engagement, strong relationships, and a sense of progress. Recent neuroscience research highlights that our brains actually signal when an experience is truly meaningful through the “Immersion network” – a state triggered by being fully present and emotionally connected.

To move from simply functioning to truly thriving, the goal is to experience about six of these meaningful moments per day. These aren’t major life milestones, but rather small, intentional “micro-moments” that last just a few minutes each.

So, how can you hit your “Six Moments” today? The most impactful experiences are often social and purposeful. Try to find time for a genuine connection with a colleague, offer a small act of kindness, celebrate a peer’s success, or simply find a few minutes of quiet presence in your work.

By prioritizing these brief, high-value interactions, you aren’t just improving your mood – you are building “emotional fitness” that helps you navigate stress and maintain high energy throughout the week. Let’s make it a goal to look for those six moments today!

To hit the goal of “six meaningful moments” a day, you don’t need to overhaul your schedule. Based on the neuroscience of immersion – which requires both attention and emotional connection – here are 20 practical moments you can practice at work.

Hello students! Hola estudiantes! We’re so excited to share that the Liberation Scholars Program is now hiring students to be mentors.

Our program, which will run June 21 to July 3, serves and empowers first-generation, Hispanic/Latinx high school seniors who are eager to learn more about college. It’s a great opportunity to guide students through the on-campus experience and learn more about higher education!

To learn more, visit this page. To apply, visit Handshake and search for “Summer Residential Teaching Assistant.” For additional support, please email Dahiana Padilla at dpadilla@georgefox.edu.

Northwest Christian Church in Newberg is offering George Fox employees priority enrollment for the Northwest Early Learning Academy (NELA) as part of their ongoing community partnership.

This state-certified, Christ-centered academy provides high-quality early learning and care designed to support children’s development socially, emotionally and academically.

Priority enrollment for George Fox staff begins on Monday, March 30, providing an exclusive window to register before enrollment is opened to the general community.

See the links below for more information on their current 2026 programs and the planned expansion into a new facility in 2027.

• NELA FAQ
• NELA Registration Form
• NELA Rate Sheet

Questions? Contact Executive Director Sarah Compton at Sarah@mynw.cc.

Do you want to better understand the controversy surrounding how elections are run in the U.S.?

Are you ready to listen to those who disagree with you so you can understand why?

Are you ready to help others understand your own views?

And do you hope our communities can be strengthened by how we handle our disagreements – and maybe thereby come up with better possible solutions and stronger relationships?

If so, come to our next “Community Conversations” session, themed “Let’s Talk About Elections: Free? Fair? Secure?,” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, in Hoover 102.

This event is being cosponsored by George Fox and the local United as Neighbors group. Contact Ron Mock at rmock@georgefox.edu for further information.

You are invited to a night of games, community, fun and Italian sodas with a raffle at the end!

Disability and Accessibility Services will provide games, are you’re welcome to bring one of your favorites. We’ll meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, in Hoover 102. All are welcome!

Questions? Contact Jocelyn Day at jday@georgefox.edu.

This year, the university’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program will be traveling to Uganda to serve communities in need. While there, we’ll partner with local leaders and advocacy groups to provide training and collaborate in the treatment and management of local community members.

Join us for our annual auction and dinner! It will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, in Canyon Commons.

Tickets are $30 each, and students can attend for only $20. Click here to sign up.

Not able to attend the dinner this year? Join us in spirit by making a contribution to the team today.

Questions? Contact Paige Hall at phall24@georgefox.edu.

Northwest Christian Church in Newberg is offering George Fox employees priority enrollment for the Northwest Early Learning Academy (NELA) as part of their ongoing community partnership. This state-certified, Christ-centered academy provides high-quality early learning and care designed to support children’s development socially, emotionally and academically.

Priority enrollment for George Fox staff begins on March 30, providing an exclusive window to register before enrollment is opened to the general community.

See the links below for more information on their current 2026 programs and the planned expansion into a new facility in 2027.

• NELA FAQ
• NELA Registration Form
• NELA Rate Sheet

Questions? Contact Executive Director Sarah Compton at Sarah@mynw.cc.

Today (Friday) is the last day to sign up to be a Bruin Preview overnight host! As a host you’ll get to show students what it’s like to live on campus the night before Bruin Preview (Thursday, April 2, through Friday, April 3). We are looking for 15 more female hosts and 25 more male hosts to accommodate the number of students signed up!

Hosts will receive chapel elective credit, an entry into our raffle, and a free drink at Lyrics or Chapters! Click here to sign up, or refer a friend to become a host.

Questions? Contact Miranda Engstrom at mdavidson@georgefox.edu.

The deadline is this Monday, March 23, for the George Fox faculty community to submit proposals for a nine-month-long teaching and learning project. The proposals can draw on any area of teaching and learning pedagogy that has widespread appeal to both graduate and undergraduate faculty from a range of disciplines.

The project should build a learning community around a particular topic, approach or methodology that is timely, relevant and evidence-based. This RFP is open to all full-time faculty.

Through this investment, we hope to cultivate a community of practice that prepares students spiritually, academically and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion.

• Timeline: The project should launch over the summer or early fall (no later than mid-September). We expect work to take place over fall and/or spring semester with a summative component occurring in late spring.
• Selection Criteria: The Office of Academic Affairs and Faculty Development will select ONE project that best supports missional and student-learning objectives, draws on evidence-based practices, and demonstrates the most feasibility.
• Award Amount: Up to $5,000
• Deadline: March 23
• Notification of award: March 30

Fill out the application and upload required document through this form.

If you have any questions, please email Faculty Development Office at facultydevelopment@georgefox.edu.

Join the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program for a “Diversity Dialogue” centered around veterans. The event will take place on Thursday, April 9, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Stevens 209.

We will be welcoming two licensed clinical social workers who work at the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) to provide information on how to support veterans as they learn about and access VA benefits.

We’ll also have a veteran share about their experience transitioning from the military into civilian life, and briefly discuss aspects of military culture.

Finally, part of our discussion will focus on resources at the VA, such as mental health support, supportive housing services, holistic health options, and the financial benefit COMPACT Act, which is for veterans in an acute suicidal crisis.

We’ll have plenty of information materials to share. We hope to see you there!

Questions? Contact Kim Rapp at rappk@georgefox.edu.

Spring break is next week, and the time off will be an excellent opportunity to jump ahead on your financial aid for the 2026-27 academic year! Take care of all your pesky to-do’s now, so you don’t have to worry about them this summer.

Complete the following tasks by May 1 to get an accurate picture of your expected balance for the fall 2026 term and make plans this summer for payment (due on Aug. 15):

• File your 2026-27 FAFSA or ORSAA as soon as possible if you want to access federal and/or state financial aid.
• Did you use loans this year? Are you planning to use them next year? You can accept, reduce, or decline your federal Stafford Loans today in MyGeorgeFox (If you change your mind, we can always adjust them later). Watch or read some instructions on how to do that.
• Considering a Parent PLUS Loan or a private loan? Compare the two options here and find more information on our website. Loan applications open May 1!
• Has your family’s financial situation changed since 2024? If you’ve had a change of circumstance, or if you had a Professional Judgment this year for special circumstances that will continue next year, request a PJ.

Contact us if you need any help! We’re located on the first floor of the Stevens Center, and we’re available Monday through Friday (drop-in hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.). You’re welcome to call, email, stop by, or schedule an appointment.

Murdock Library will have the following hours for spring break:

• Saturday, March 21–Sunday, March 22: Closed
• Monday, March 23–Thursday, March 26: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Friday, March 27–Sunday, March 29: Closed

The 24-hour space will remain open.

Questions? Contact Sarah Willhite at lwillhite@georgefox.edu.

Please join us in the Stevens Center Atrium to honor the retirement of our beloved and longtime professor, Dr. Gary Tandy.

The celebration will be held Thursday, April 9, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Use this link to share a written memory, kind words, a video message, or a photo!

Questions? Contact Nathan Goodman at ngoodman22@georgefox.edu.

Join the residents of Friendsview for conversation and painting canvas bags today (Thursday) from 1:15 to 2:45 p.m. We will meet in the lobby of Friendsview and go from there.

Questions? Contact Atalia Fisher at afisher23@georgefox.edu.

We are committed to strengthening the military-connected community here at George Fox. This includes our veterans, active duty members, Guard/Reserve, and military families. To do that well, we want to create events and resources that truly matter to you.

Will you help us build the right things? We’ve created this brief survey to learn what draws you to events, what support you need, and where the current gaps are. Your feedback will directly shape our upcoming programs and initiatives.

Thank you for your time and for helping us build a more meaningful community for our military-connected Bruins.

Please do not hesitate to contact Dave Johnstone at djohnsto@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

The Bruin Store’s adjusted hours for spring break will be:

• Monday, March 23 – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 24 – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Wednesday, March 25 – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Thursday, March 26 – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Friday, March 27 – Closed

Questions? Contact Kristin McGuirk at kmcguirk@georgefox.edu. 

The Bruin Store will be closing at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) to continue with updating our store systems.

Thanks for your understanding! Questions? Contact Kristin McGuirk at kmcguirk@georgefox.edu.