The Daily Bruin

Join the Faculty Scholarship and Achievement (FSA) Committee on Tuesday, March 3, for our Spring Faculty Lecture featuring the research work of Dr. Jeongah Kim, professor of social work. The lecture will be held at 6 p.m. in Hoover 105. All are welcome!

Click here for more details.

Refreshments will be served, including pizza supplied by Dr. Kim’s Templeton Religion Trust grant! We hope you come and support Dr. Kim by attending.

Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Every Friday at Friendsview Resale is Fox Friday! Everything in the Friendsview Resale Store is half off for George Fox students (with ID) every Friday. Friday hours are 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m.

The Resale Store is located in the basement of the manor, which is the first building to the right as you enter from Fulton Street.

Note: A few items are not half price.

Questions? Contact Jere Witherspoon at jwithers@georgefox.edu.

As we approach the middle of the semester, we can be grateful that many students are thriving. A few, however, might be struggling with the demands of college, family, health, or personal care.

If you have concerns about a traditional undergraduate student, log into Fox360 to submit an “alert” for the student. Submit alerts for concerns in the following areas:

• Academic – Missing multiple classes; 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; suicidal ideation
• Physical – Medical concerns; extreme changes in grooming, 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 – George Fox Digital
• Crystal McGowen – Assistant Director of Inclusive Excellence
• David Johnstone – Director of Commuter Life
• Gracie Flynn – Career & Academic Planning Center Assistant Director
• Hailey Swenson – Associate Athletic Director of Operations
• Jere Witherspoon – Student Care Specialist
• Joel Mayward – Assistant Professor of Christian Ministries, Theology and the Arts
• Lorinda Dunning – Associate Director of Student Accounts
• Mark Pothoff – Dean of Students
• Nancy Fawver – Senior Associate Registrar
• Nathan Geer – Director of Residence Life
• Rick Muthiah – Director of Learning Support Services, Chair
• Rus St. Cyr – Campus Pastor
• Zanne Backous – Multicultural Programs Coordinator

Have you ever wondered why the church and the scientific community always seem to be in conflict? Were you taught that Christians believed the earth to be flat?

If you have, please join the Lewis & Tolkien Club and the Theology Club for Abby’s Pizza and a lecture on science and faith by Isaac Choi, director of the honors program. We’ll meet at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, March 6, in Stevens 101.

Questions? Contact Madeline Jokela at mjokela23@georgefox.edu.

February is American Heart Month, but did you know that heart disease doesn’t always play by the same rules for everyone? For women, the signs can be subtle – think unusual fatigue or a nagging ache in the jaw rather than the “classic” chest pain.

This month, we’re encouraging everyone to take a beat and check in with themselves. Whether it’s scheduling that long-overdue physical or finally asking your provider about those “minor” symptoms, staying proactive is the ultimate power move for your health. Let’s keep those hearts beating strong – not just for the people we love, but for ourselves!

Find helpful resources about women’s heart health here.

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

Do you have a student who is not only doing well in your course but also naturally helps their peers succeed? The Academic Resource Center is looking for ARC consultants for the 2026-27 academic year. We welcome all majors to apply.

We’re looking for relatable, supportive peers who can coach others in general learning and study strategies and writing. If you’ve noticed a student who has a heart for helping others, please encourage them to apply – or send their name to Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu.

The job is on Handshake under “Academic Mentor.” The deadline for applications is March 6.

Summer Online registration opens to traditional undergraduate students today (Wednesday). This is a great way for students to stay on track to graduate in four years.

Summer Online will run from June 1 to July 26. Students can register for up to three courses this summer. Courses are offered in an online asynchronous format through George Fox Digital, allowing students to have the flexibility to work a summer job and enjoy their summer breaks while earning crucial credits.

A full list of courses is available at georgefox.edu/summer or class.georgefox.edu. Students can register on MyGeorgeFox, starting today.

The Doctor of Physical Therapy program is seeking participants for our research study “Influences of Lower Limb Strength and Rate of Torque Development on Recovery from a Backwards Balance Loss.”

We’re interested in 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.

To participate, you must be between 18 and 45, able to tolerate losing your balance multiple times while wearing a safety harness, weigh under 250 pounds, and be willing to have your ankle, knee and hip strength tested.

To participate, you must NOT have the following:

• A physical condition that would limit testing
• A neurological disease, osteoporosis, or an uncontrolled chronic illness such as heart disease or diabetes
• Use an assistive device to perform daily activities
• Report balance problems, dizziness, serious illness, hospitalization, lower limb broken bones, concussion, loss of consciousness, or major surgery in the last six months
• An injury or condition that limited your physical activity or been pregnant in the last three months
• An amputated limb
• Allergies or sensitivity to tape

Also, you must not take medications that impair cognitive function, pain sensation or balance in the 12 hours before the study activities.

If you’re interested and meet the above criteria, you would come to the George Fox University’s Medical Sciences Building on Werth Boulevard, where we would ask you to sign an informed consent form and answer questions on a questionnaire. Depending on your responses to the questionnaires, you may or may not be eligible for the study.

If you meet the study criteria, you will be asked to continue the single 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 60-75 minutes of time.

You will not be paid for being in this study or reimbursed for any costs associated with traveling to/from the university campus. You are able to stop participation in the study at any time and for any reason. No information that would identify you will be made public, and we do not feel there is more than minimal risk associated with this study.

Questions? Contact Lyndsay Stutzenberger at lstutzenberger@georgefox.edu.

We are excited to invite you to a special chapel today (Tuesday) at 10:50 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

Mending Wings, a Christian ministry on the Yakima Indian Reservation in Washington, will be sharing a program called “Dancing Our Prayers.” We hope you can come!

Join us in the university chapel on Thursday, March 5, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. to hear a public lecture from Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson of Pepperdine University.

Dr. Wilson will be speaking on how the novelist Dorothy Sayers can guide Christian thinking in the age of artificial intelligence. Titled “God vs. AI? Dorothy Sayers’ Rally Cry for Making Things,” the lecture will explore how to use our gifts of creativity faithfully in the face of potentially dehumanizing forces.

Questions? Contact Jay Miller at jaym@georgefox.edu.

Come join us for Quaker worship in the university chapel tomorrow (Wednesday) from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Kate Wimer, our research and instruction librarian, will open our meeting with a devotional reading.

Following the meeting for worship, Paul Anderson will comment on the Frontispiece of the Gospel of John in The Saint John’s Bible, now on display in the chapel.

Come to a Community Conversation about ICE in Newberg this Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. in Canyon Commons 2. Join us for the opportunity to listen to other points of view and share your thoughts about competing visions for local responses to immigration enforcement.

By participating in community dialogue, you get the chance to learn to better understand different views, help others better understand your views, and build connections across divisions that will help our community build better outcomes.

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

It’s not too late to join us today (Monday) for our first weekly session on how to use Gemini AI in our everyday work and academic processes. Bring your laptop and get ready to explore.

Today’s session will be “Getting Started with Gemini in Google Workspace and NotebookLM,” and will run from 11 to 11:50 a.m. in Stevens 109. The session will be offered again this Thursday, Feb. 26, from 3 to 3:50 p.m. in Stevens 209.

Come even if you didn’t sign up. Click this link to view the full schedule and topics, and to sign up for upcoming sessions.

For those unable to attend, we will record each session and provide a link on request. Contact us at servicedesk@georgefox.edu with any questions, or check the IT AI website.

This is the last week to submit recommendations for the 2026-27 undergraduate admissions internship program.

If you know any highly motivated students who love George Fox and are looking for an on-campus job next year, we’d love to have them apply. We have found that a student is more likely to apply if they are personally recommended by a staff or faculty member who knows them.

With that in mind, please submit any recommendations using this form, or send a personal email to a student encouraging them to apply using this link. 

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

Save the date for this Bruin Bookstore sale! All Champion-branded clothing will be 30% off Feb. 25 through March 5. Products will be available in-store from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., or 24/7 online.

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

Tickets for the Oregon Symphony concert on the Newberg campus will be available on Monday, March 2. The concert is free to George Fox employees.

George Fox University and Austin Industries will host the Oregon Symphony for its 38th annual performance in Bauman Auditorium on Friday, March 13, at 8 p.m. This year’s program is Stravinsky & Shostakovich, a classical performance featuring Marina Piccinini, an Italian-American flautist.

A limited number of tickets are provided for George Fox employees at the half-time level and above, including emeriti employees. The complimentary tickets are limited to two per employee.

Requests will be processed in the order received using a form linked in The Daily Bruin on March 2. Filling out the form does not guarantee you tickets. Those who do get tickets will receive an email to pick up their tickets from the president’s office (Stevens 330) no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, March 6.

Any available tickets on Monday, March 9, will go to those who request to be on the waitlist for extra tickets. The university is given a set amount of tickets, so please only request tickets if you can commit to attending the performance.

Questions? Please contact Carly Reumann at creumann@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2101.

The 2026 Collegiate Day of Prayer is coming up on Thursday, Feb. 26. Parent and Family Programs invites you to join us in a day devoted to prayer for the students, faculty and administration of George Fox. We welcome our families, students, and George Fox community to take time during this day to pray from your homes or work as you feel led.

This is a virtual event. Throughout the day you can look to our social media outlets (George Fox University Parents on Facebook or georgefoxfamily on Instagram) for prayer direction. Our campus pastoral team also created this liturgy of prayer page as another resource to help guide you as you pray.

If you have additional questions, please contact Megan Fisher at mfisher@georgefox.edu.

We are thrilled to officially announce the dates for Homecoming and Family Weekend 2026 will be Oct. 9-11!

If your department, club or program has been looking for the perfect time to invite alumni back to campus or host an open house for families, this is the weekend to do it!

By stacking our events together, we provide a much better experience for people who are traveling from out of state, and we want to help you highlight the amazing work you’re doing.

If you have an idea or event for this big weekend. please reach out by March 19 to Megan Fisher and Britnee Ely at mfisher@georgefox.edu and bely@georgefox.edu to give us a basic description and day preference, and we will coordinate a follow-up meeting with you!

Thanks for helping us make this event a weekend to remember. Go Bruins!

Would you like to help us chaperone a dance at OMSI? If so, sign up to be a chaperone at OMSI for our Sadie Hawkins dance tomorrow (Saturday). If interested, please complete this form.

If you have any questions, please contact Kara Holcombe at kholcombe@georgefox.edu.

We are thrilled to announce the 2026 Portland Seminary Spring Conference, featuring renowned theologian and author Dr. Andrew Root.

We would be honored to have you join our students, alumni, university leaders and church partners for this vital conversation on leadership, discipleship and ministry in a secular age. The conference will take place from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 6, at Grace Chapel,  locatedat 27501 S.W. Parkway Ave., in Wilsonville.

The theme of this year’s conference is “The Church in a Secular Age.” In a time of institutional strain and declining engagement, pastors and congregations are facing a profound identity crisis. Many find it challenging to even imagine God within the “immanent frame” of our modern era.

Dr. Root will peer beneath the symptoms of decline, offering critical examination and powerful theological insights for leaders seeking to establish new footing when belief in transcendence is no longer an assumed reality.

The cost is $15 for in-person attendance (this includes lunch). You may also attend online via Zoom. There is no cost for online participation.

Click here to register. If you have any questions, contact Mollie Henkelman at mhenkelman@georgefox.edu.