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Tickets for Spring Formal will be sold in Canyon Commons and on the quad this week for $20 (we take cash, card and Apple Pay). Get yours before they are gone!

The times below are subject to change if the tickets sell out, so please keep an eye on the George Fox Student Activities Instagram page for updates.

• Wednesday, April 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. in Canyon Commons
• Thursday, April 2, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Canyon Commons
• Friday, April 3, from 5 to 7 p.m. on the quad at the Easter Egg Hunt

Check out our upcoming events:

• Easter Egg Hunt: Friday, April. 3, at 6 p.m. in the quad
• Spring Formal: Saturday, April. 11, at 7:30 p.m. at Oaks Park
• Dating Game: Thursday, April. 16, at 7 p.m. in Bauman

Questions? Contact activities@georgefox.edu.

The ninth issue of The Croissant is here! Check it out to read more about:

• Pennington Bear Unmasked
• Fox’s New Speed Limit
• George Fox Giraffes
• And more!

Visit our website to read The Croissant and for all the latest news from your George Fox student-run newspaper.

Questions? Contact Billie Throm at bthrom25@georgefox.edu.

Would you like to help us chaperone a dance at Oaks Park? If so, sign up to be a chaperone at our Spring Formal on Saturday, April 11, at 7:30 p.m.

If interested, please complete this form.

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

We are committed to strengthening the military-connected community here at George Fox, including 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.

Questions? Contact Dave Johnstone at djohnsto@georgefox.edu.

A team of computer science majors is looking for marketing students, cinematic arts majors, or anyone with video production skills to help film a five-minute video for an international robotics competition. The video will showcase a senior design project the team has been working on all year.

Filming will take place on site for B-roll and audio, with specific dates and details to be discussed upon interest. The final video must be completed by Thursday, April 30.

To offer your assistance and show off your video skills, please contact Henry Johnson at hjohnson22@georgefox.edu or call 509-301-2364.

Please invite your undergraduate students to an alumni panel event, “Your Career Is Calling: George Fox Healthcare Programs,” on Monday, April 6, from 4 to 5 p.m. in Hoover 105.

This panel explores three of George Fox’s medical science graduate programs – PA, DPT, and OTD – with a specific focus on the intersection of faith and professional vocation. Students can also earn SpiL elective credit for attending.

Questions? Contact Sean Aker at saker@georgefox.edu. We hope to see your students there!

Interested in a medical science career? Explore how your faith and vocation meet to create a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Join us for an alumni panel event, “Your Career Is Calling: George Fox Healthcare Programs,” on Monday, April 6, from 4 to 5 p.m. in Hoover 105. The event has been approved to offer SpiL elective credit and can be found in iAttend.

This panel explores three of George Fox’s medical science graduate programs – PA, DPT, and OTD – with a specific focus on the intersection of faith and professional vocation. There will be a time for a Q&A, so bring your questions!

Questions? Contact Sean Aker at saker@georgefox.edu. We look forward to seeing you there!

Did you know that your gut and brain talk to each other all day long? You might not know it, but your gut does more than digest food. It plays a huge role in how you think, feel, sleep, and manage stress.

The gut and brain are connected through the gut-brain axis. It’s a network that sends signals back and forth. When it’s working smoothly, you’re more likely to feel clear-headed, energized, and in a good mood. When they fall out of sync, you might notice things like an upset stomach, low energy, and trouble focusing.

Check out some simple habits below and in this flier that can help keep your gut and brain working like a team!

• The 60-Second Reset: Take a few deep belly breaths before you eat. This signals your brain to move from “stress” to “digest,” helping you avoid the afternoon slump.
• Screen-Free Fueling: Try eating your lunch away from your laptop. Just 15 minutes of focused eating helps you absorb nutrients better and prevents brain fog.
• The “Fiber First” Rule: Eat your salad or nuts before the rest of your meal. This simple order stabilizes your energy so you don’t crash at 3 p.m.
• Morning Light: Get five minutes of sunlight shortly after you wake up. It sets your internal clock, which improves your digestion and mental clarity all day.

Questions? Contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.

This time of the semester can be difficult for students as the excitement of a new term wanes, exams and assignments pile up, and the demands of college take a toll on physical and mental health

If you have concerns about a traditional undergraduate student, log into Fox360 to submit an alert for the student.

You can submit alerts for concerns in the following areas:

• Academic – Missing multiple classes or consistently poor academic performance
• Behavioral – Concerning or disruptive behaviors in or outside of class; frequent absence from scheduled work shifts
• Emotional – Mental health concerns (e.g., depression, anxiety), unusual emotional expression, or suicidal ideation
• Physical – Medical concerns; extreme changes in grooming or personal care
• Social – Personal, social, or family concerns that are affecting well-being and performance

A few notes about alerts:

• If a student is enrolled in your course but hasn’t attended class or engaged in George Fox online activity, submit an alert.
• Student employee supervisors and other non-faculty are invited to submit alerts for the reasons above.

The Student Support Network will assign a “case manager” to follow up with students. Case managers will do our best to give updates to faculty and employees who submit alerts or provide feedback. You are welcome to contact Jere Witherspoon at jwithers@georgefox.edu to inquire about the status of a student.

This Fox360 Quick Guide provides a visual overview of the Fox360 system. More details about using Fox360 are available in this Google Doc.

Concerns about graduate and AOD students should be communicated to department chairs.

If you have questions or would like more information regarding Fox360, contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.

Student Support Network members:

• Angeleen Umfleet – Student Care and George Fox Digital
• Crystal McGowen – Assistant Director of Inclusive Excellence
• David Johnstone – Director of Commuter Life
• Gracie Flynn – Career & Academic Planning Center Assistant Director

Finals, major projects, and end-of-semester obligations are quickly approaching. Week 12 brings intense pressure, and increased stress and anxiety are normal.

If you notice a traditional undergraduate student isolating themselves, showing signs of extreme stress, or struggling to manage the final academic push – or if you need support for yourself – use Fox360 to connect them (or yourself) with immediate help.

Submit a confidential alert or self-referral online here.

Remember:

• Concerns for traditional undergraduate students are handled by the Student Support Network.
• Concerns about graduate and AOD students should be directed to department chairs.

Questions? Contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu or Jere Witherspoon at jwithers@georgefox.edu.

Join us today (Wednesday) from 11 to 11:30 a.m. for Quaker worship in the chapel. Rick Muthiah will be opening the meeting with a reading from Scripture. SPiL credit will be available.

At 11:30 a.m., Carly Reumann will be turning the pages of The Saint John’s Bible to a beautiful painting featuring the appearance of the Resurrected Lord to Mary Magdalene in John 20.

Questions? Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

It’s that time of year again! If you’ve got aches and pains, need to recover from an injury or surgery, or want to improve your balance, strength or endurance, this is for you! George Fox physical therapy students are hosting their annual free physical therapy clinic from May 7 to June 12.

We are looking for people who want services for all kinds of conditions, including, but not limited to, general aches and pains, chronic pain, pelvic floor, orthopedic surgery, balance/falls, concussion management, sports injuries, neurological events, vestibular, general deconditioning, pediatrics, and cardiovascular. DPT students are eager to serve you, so please take advantage.

Please fill out this form and you will be contacted to be scheduled. Thank you!

Questions? Contact Catherine Cieslak at physicaltherapy@georgefox.edu or call our clinic at 503-554-2479.

Interested in better understanding the controversy surrounding how elections are run in the U.S.? In listening to others’ views – even of those you disagree with? And how we can grow stronger as a community by how we handle those disagreements?

If so, come to our “Community Conversations” session, themed “Let’s Talk About Elections: Free? Fair? Secure?,” tonight (Wednesday) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. 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.

The Pre-College Summer Institute is a college immersive experience for high schoolers who have completed at least one year of high school. Students will stay overnight in the dorms, take classes during the day, and have evening activities available with other students. Visit this website for more information and to register your high schooler.

If you are a part of the George Fox community, use one of these discounts:

• Employees: Use discount code BRUIN for a $400 discount.
• Graduate Students: We invite you to also use the BRUIN discount code if you have kids who want to attend.
• Undergraduate and Graduate Students: If you have a high school-age sibling, use the discount code SIBLING for a $400 discount.

Questions? Contact summercamps@georgefox.edu.

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.

Join us at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, to hear from Jim Donald, former CEO of Starbucks, as he shares his insights on leading through change.

Donald will move beyond business theory to discuss the human element in a conversation he calls, “What They Don’t Teach You in Business School: Real-World Leadership for the Future.” This free event in Canyon Commons offers a masterclass in the human element of industry.

Donald will provide the “missing link” between classroom theory and the grit of “front-line” leadership – lessons he learned directly from legendary figures like Sam Walton, founder of Walmart. He will deep dive into an “old-school” playbook that validates the daily professional challenges of the modern age through the lens of a servant-leadership model.

Donald is a world-class executive and “Turnaround King” with a storied 50-year career in the retail and service industries. Recognized by the Best Practice Institute as one of the “Top 25 CEOs in the World,” he has held the top leadership mantle at some of the most recognizable brands in the world, including Starbucks, Albertsons, and Extended Stay Hotels.

For more information, contact Carly Reumann creumann@georgefox.edu.

Disability & Accessibility Services invites you to a night of conversation, community, fun and Italian sodas tonight (Tuesday) at 7 p.m. in Hoover 102. Feel free to drop in whenever, but if you stay the whole time there will be a raffle at the end.

There will be games provided, or you can bring your own to share. We hope to see you there!

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

Do you enjoy sharing culture through activities? The IRC and HMS are looking for a few additional game hosts for the Multicultural Celebration, coming up on Monday, April 6, at 7 p.m. in Canyon Commons. If you’d be willing to help facilitate this event through a 30-minute shift, we’d love to have your help!

You can sign up to help using this form. We are currently looking for hosts for Lotería, especially.

Please contact Zanne Backous at sbackous@georgefox.edu or Victoria Cole at vcole@georgefox.edu for more information.

Please place your catering orders as early as possible so we can ensure everything you need is available.

Not quite ready to submit your order? Simply use the “Save the Date” function on Catertrax. This allows us to plan staffing in advance and better support your event.

Thank you for helping us make your events successful! Any questions? Contact catering@georgefox.edu.

Please help us keep our to-go program available for everyone! When you’re not using your green container, return it to receive your carabiner. Turning them in helps us keep the program running smoothly for all.

Need to return your (empty) green container between meal periods? Stop by the Bridge Cafe, Maker’s Market, or the Bon Appetit office in Canyon Commons to get your carabiner.

Questions? Contact Katie Anderson at andersonk@georgefox.edu.