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The Office of the Provost would like to wish you a very Happy Birthday!

If you have a birthday in March, we would like to celebrate you. Please stop by the academic affairs office on Thursday, March 16, or Friday, March 17, between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. for a birthday treat! We’re located on the second floor of Hoover, Suite 230.

Portland Center employees may pick up their birthday treat at the front desk. Note: Allergen-free options are available.

Questions? Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

For the month of March we are focusing our trauma-informed teaching training on how trauma can affect interpersonal relationships and a person’s sense of self. It is important for us to recognize the impact trauma has on relationships with others. Often feelings of isolation can occur, in addition to social withdrawal. It is through connection with others we can promote resilience and healing.

Access the schedule and training materials here, and join Erin Johnson and Michelle Deeg-Davis this Friday, March 17, at 3 p.m. The March discussion session will be held online, via Zoom, at this link.

On Monday, March 20, the university’s nursing department, in conjunction with the Career & Academic Planning Center, will host their annual Nursing Expo in Canyon Commons (Rooms 101 and 102) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Vendors from 26 different healthcare agencies will be present to talk with our nursing students about their companies. This is a great opportunity for students to network and practice talking with employers. Meaningful connections will assuredly be made.

If you have any questions about the expo, reach out to Wade Witherspoon at wwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Have you felt that entertainment is lacking in Newberg? Do you find yourself driving to Sherwood on the weekends rather than staying in town? If so, we would love to hear from you.

Please help us by filling out this survey on entertainment options in the town of Newberg. Your opinions will inform us on the current state of entertainment in Newberg and shape our argument for our WRIT 310: Professional Writing final project.

This survey will take less than five minutes to complete. Your experience is valuable to us, and your opinions are appreciated.

If you have questions about the survey, email Nathan Marchand at nmarchand19@georgefox.edu.

Disclaimer: These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

Don Powers is retiring after 34 years of teaching biology at George Fox. Please join us to celebrate his years of service on Thursday, April 13, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the EHS Atrium. A short program will take place at 3:15 p.m. Mark your calendar!

If you have questions, please contact Vetta Berokoff at vberokof@georgefox.edu.

The Hadlock Student Center will have modified hours over spring break. These will be:

• Saturday, March 25: Closed
• Sunday, March 26: Closed
• Monday – Friday, March 27-31: 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Saturday, April 1: Closed
• Sunday, April 2: 2-8 p.m. (normal hours resume)

If you are considering renting equipment from the rental center, you will need to arrange pick-up and drop-off during these hours. If you have questions, reach out to AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

The Apologetics Initiative and the C. S. Lewis Initiative invite you to a special presentation by Dr. Paul Lorenzini’s, “C.S. Lewis’s The Abolition of Man Eighty Years Later: An Engineer’s Perspective,” at 5 p.m. tonight (Monday) in Hoover 103.

Eighty years ago, Lewis published his most highly regarded book, The Abolition of Man, in which he critiques the secularization of Western cultures and warns that, unchecked, the consequences for modern humanity are significant and destructive.

By comparing Lewis’s projections with modern cultural critiques, Dr. Lorenzini asks how a revived view of Lewis’s analysis might inform a modern apologetic. All are welcome to join us for this thought-provoking presentation.

Please reach out to Emma Rieth at erieth@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The Old Testament constitutes the majority of the Christian Bible and provides much of the language of Christian faith. However, many churches tend to neglect this crucial part of Scripture. What should be done about it?

Dr. Brent Strawn will address the very question in a lecture, “The Old Testament is Dying and What You Can (and Should) Do About It,” at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 16, in Canyon Commons. Strawn is professor of Old Testament at Duke Divinity School and holds a secondary appointment at the Duke University School of Law in Durham, North Carolina.

Strawn is author of the book The Old Testament is Dying: A Diagnosis and Recommended Treatment, in which he details a number of ways the Old Testament is showing signs of decay, demise and imminent death in the church. He criticizes current misunderstandings that contribute to its neglect and offers ways to revitalize its use in the church. His words are a reminder of the Old Testament’s important role in Christian faith and practice.

For more information about this event, contact Carly Reumann at creumann@georgefox.edu.

Tickets for the Oregon Symphony concert on the Newberg campus are available today (Monday) beginning at 9 a.m. at the Welcome and Information Center in Stevens.

George Fox and Austin Industries will host the Oregon Symphony for its 35th annual performance in Bauman Auditorium on Friday, March 24, at 8 p.m. This year’s program is titled “Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto.”

A limited number of tickets have been provided for George Fox half-time and full-time employees. Tickets are limited to two per employee on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be a wait list for any additional tickets, and reservations may be taken for Portland Center employees only.

Any tickets still available by 5 p.m. Friday, March 17, will go to people on the wait list.

Questions? Please contact Carly Reumann at creumann@georgefox.edu or ext. 2101.

Applications are now being accepted for 2023-24 ARC consultants. If you know students who write well, are thoughtful learners, and desire to support peers in their academic success, please encourage them to apply.

Students from all disciplines are welcome to apply; representation from multiple disciplines strengthens the ARC’s ability to support a wide range of students. Completed materials are due by Wednesday, March 15.

You are welcome to send names of promising candidates to Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu. He will then reach out to invite them to apply. You can direct students to the ARC Consultant Application Process & Job Description for application instructions and the position description.

This is a reminder that tickets for the Oregon Symphony concert on the Newberg campus will be available beginning this Monday, March 13.

George Fox and Austin Industries will host the Oregon Symphony for its 35th annual performance in Bauman Auditorium on Friday, March 24, at 8 p.m. This year’s program is titled “Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto.”

A limited number of tickets have been provided for George Fox half-time and full-time employees. Tickets are limited to two per employee on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 9 a.m. on Monday, March 13, at the Welcome and Information Center in Stevens. There will be a wait list for any additional tickets.

Reservations may be taken for Portland Center employees only.

Questions? Please contact Carly Reumann at creumann@georgefox.edu or ext. 2101.

The Bruin Community Pantry will be open the following hours during spring break (March 27-31).

• Monday: 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday: 12:30 to 3 p.m.
• Wednesday: 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
• Thursday: 3 to 5 p.m.
• Friday: Closed

Visit the Bruin Community Pantry website to learn more, and please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Need a break before finals? Reserve your tickets now to the Africa banquet and silent auction event hosted by the university’s doctor of physical therapy program! Come for a night of food, fun, and fantastic auction items. The big event begins at 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 8, in Canyon Commons.

Restaurants, dance studios, wineries and restaurants have all donated items and services totaling thousands of dollars to be auctioned off! Add your bid and you can walk away with some amazing prizes.

Proceeds from ticket sales and auction items will go to sending doctoral of physical therapy students to Uganda to evaluate and treat underserved populations! To reserve your tickets visit this page or email Zoralei Dayley at zdayley21@georgefox.edu.

P.S. We are still taking donations for auction items if you have something you would like to donate!

In partnership with George Fox Digital, film professor Alexander Chung is creating a series of video Lent reflections on repentance and suffering. They will be hosted on the George Fox Digital YouTube channel and released each Friday morning through Good Friday.

For this week’s video, out now, visit this link. For the YouTube playlist with all reflections, go here. You can subscribe to the GFD YouTube channel now to see all updates, and watch The Daily Bruin each Friday for links to the Lent content.

If you have not yet chosen a Lent reflection practice, make this your weekly devotion each Friday!

Are you a veteran who will be participating and wearing regalia at commencement this spring? If so, please stop by the student accounts office in the Stevens Center and connect with our veterans team member so they can give you a red, white, and blue honor cord to wear.

Questions? Please contact Amanda Kaskie, veterans coordinator, at akaskie@georgefox.edu.

Today marks another Friday @ Fox visit day. Prospective students will participate in a campus tour, visit classes, eat lunch on campus, and tour academic departments of interest. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is asking students and employees to help make visitors feel the Be Known promise during their time on campus today.

A few things to note:

• Plan to park in areas outside of the Stevens lot if possible to ensure enough spaces for visitors.
• There will be tours rotating through campus and residence areas at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2 p.m.
• Consider offering a helping hand if visitors need directions or have questions about George Fox.

Reach out to Miranda Davidson at mdavidson@georgefox.edu with any questions about Friday @ Fox.

Please take our survey regarding a new technology-based workout mirror. We would really appreciate your participation and insight. Thank you!

Contact Ari Rader at arader21@georgefox.edu with any questions about the survey.

Disclaimer: These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

If you could take 30 seconds to a minute to answer a few questions for our Principles of Marketing class survey, we would greatly appreciate it! We are seeking feedback on a gift-wrapping service

Contact Alaina Flores at aflores21@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Disclaimer: These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

Have you ever thought about running a 5K, but just didn’t know where to start? Each week, the College of Physical Therapy’s Twitter, @GFUDPT, will be posting short videos with tips to either help you run your first 5K or to help you run your best 5K.

New videos will be up each week to help you prepare for our annual Run for Africa fundraiser on Saturday, May 6.

Reach out to Jason Brumitt at jbrumitt@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

This Sunday, March 12, is the start of daylight saving time. Most individuals get about 40 minutes to one hour less sleep during the first several days after it begins. As a result, the probability of an injury increases by three out of 100 individuals. Vehicle injuries are the most common.

Here are some tips to make the transition to daylight saving time a little easier. If you have any questions, reach out to our environmental health and safety specialist, Kim Knoernschild, at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.