The Daily Bruin

Providence Basecamp is offering a free monthly nutrition series to help you learn, see and do more for your health. Each month, registered dietitians and a professional chef guide you through a nutrition-focused program that includes expert education, live cooking demonstrations and delicious recipes.

With just one registration, you’ll gain access to three great resources: a live nutrition talk, a cooking class, and digital recipes to try at home. Whether you want to improve your meals or simply be inspired, this free series is for you.

Sign up today and take the next step toward better health!

We know that small steps can lead to big changes, and we would love to hear how our wellness programs have supported you along the way. Whether you joined Miles for Meals, Steps into 2024, the Health Assessment, RetireU Challenge, Hygge Challenge, Peace in Motion, or Steps for Peace, your experience can help inspire and improve future wellness initiatives.

Take this short survey between March 10 and 12 to share how these programs have supported your well-being.

As a thank-you, you’ll be entered into a raffle for a $15 gift card to your favorite coffee spot – because every journey deserves a little extra fuel!

Reach out to Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

A question for all administrators and anyone who places orders for lunches, dinners or events through Bon Appetit’s online ordering system, Catertrax: Did you know about the “Save the Date” function?

You can utilize this feature when you know the date of your event, even if you don’t have all the details (such as what you would like to serve). This way, we will be aware of your event, be able to plan staffing accordingly, and know to reach out to you in the future.

Use this link to check it out. If you have any questions about this function, please feel free to reach out to catering@georgefox.edu.

All Stanley tumblers (24 oz., 30 oz., 40 oz.) are 25% off March 10-17 at the Bruin Bookstore. In-store only.

A well-balanced diet rich in nutrients does more than fuel you throughout the day. The foods you consume affect how well you think and resist disease.

To rev up your brain power and your immune system, take a look at the online resources below. Your body and mind will thank you for it.

• Stock your kitchen wisely and make these brain- and immunity-boosting foods part of your daily routine. Once you establish healthy eating habits, you’ll never go back.
• An adequate intake of nutrients helps cells perform their best – and that includes the cells that make up our immune system. Be sure to fill your fridge with these eight foods to support a strong immune system.

The Wellness Committee also invites you to check out this healthy eating pyramid from Harvard University. Use it as the basis for a grocery list every time you go shopping.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting the second weekend of Scholarship Summit on campus today (Friday). With over 200 visitors expected on campus, we are asking George Fox students and employees to help extend the Be Known promise throughout the day. Here’s what you can keep in mind.

• Plan to park at Steve’s Auto, the Morse Lot, or use street parking Friday morning. Guests will be arriving on campus between 7:45 and 8:30 a.m. and will fill all the main campus parking lots.
• Be mindful of guests in your housing area. We will have housing tours circulating through Edwards, Gulley, Pennington, HMS and Newlin from 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Tour groups will be viewing dorm lobbies and a room on the first floor of each dorm.
• Plan for a busier-than-usual Canyon Commons. Guests will be going through the main servery line. If you see a family looking for a spot to sit, invite them to join you!

If you have questions, email visit@georgefox.edu or call Lauren Hill at 503-554-2245.

On Monday, March 10, we will be hosting our spring Nursing Expo in Canyon Commons from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Twenty-eight different hospitals and healthcare companies will be here to meet with our students.

Please encourage students interested in the nursing profession to attend. They will have the opportunity to network, ask questions, and promote themselves to some of the most reputable healthcare companies around.

Contact Wade Witherspoon at wwitherspoon@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Innovation isn’t just about great ideas, it’s about wise and bold action. Join us for an inspiring talk with Neil Ahlsten, managing partner at 1Flourish Capital, in Stevens 208 at 4 p.m. this Monday, March 10.

Ahlsten will draw on lessons from his time at Google, startup investing and Scripture to explore how wise action, strategic learning and embracing failure can leverage technology into high-impact products. All are welcome to attend this Ignite-sponsored event!

Contact Tamara Wytsma at twytsma@georgefox.edu with any questions.

If your commute to our Portland or Newberg campus involves driving through Sherwood, be advised Highway 99W will be closed this weekend from 9 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, March 7-10, in the middle of Sherwood.

Travelers in both directions of 99W will be detoured between Edy and Elwert roads and should expect long delays and traffic backups. Vehicles will be detoured onto smaller roads west of 99W.

The closure is to allow for work on a 900-foot bicycle and pedestrian bridge over the busy highway just north of the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Elwert Road.

Don’t forget to set your clocks forward one hour this Sunday, March 9, for Daylight Savings. To stay safe, get plenty of rest and check out these safety tips provide by the George Fox Safety Committee. Let’s work together to ensure a safe transition.

Some spaces have been blocked off in the Morse lot until the end of the semester. Please utilize the rest of the lot and do not park where there are barricades.

All are welcome to a guest lecture by Aidan Arthur, “The Sweet Poison of the False Infinite: C.S. Lewis, Elon Musk, and Longtermism,” today (Friday) at 2 p.m. in Hoover 203, hosted by the Lewis and Tolkien Society.

This presentation grows out of Aidan’s work as a Ritcher scholar with George Fox last summer. He looked into Lewis’s Space Trilogy and the implications this work has for math, technology, science, and more. Refreshments will be provided. A Q&A session will follow the presentation.

We hope to see to you there! Bring a friend! If you have any questions, contact Colton Kirby at ckirby22@georgefox.edu.

Join us tonight (Thursday) from 7 to 9 p.m. for our student-led Hadlock Worship Night, themed “How He Loves Us.” We’re excited for another amazing evening of worship, connection and celebration, and we’d love for you to be a part of it!

Due to Hadlock Worship Night, the Hadlock Student Center will be closed from 6:30 to 9 p.m. this evening (Thursday). The building will reopen at 9 p.m. for regular programming.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting the second weekend of Scholarship Summit on campus tomorrow (Friday). With over 200 visitors expected on campus, we are asking George Fox students and employees to help extend the Be Known promise throughout the day. Here’s what you can keep in mind.

• Plan to park at Steve’s Auto, the Morse Lot, or use street parking. Guests will be arriving on campus between 7:45 and 8:30 a.m. and will fill all the main campus parking lots.
• Be mindful of guests in your housing area. We will have housing tours circulating through Edwards, Gulley, Pennington, HMS and Newlin from 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Tour groups will be viewing dorm lobbies and a room on the first floor of each dorm.
• Plan for a busier-than-usual Canyon Commons. Guests will be going through the main servery line. If you see a family looking for a spot to sit, invite them to join you!

If you have questions, email visit@georgefox.edu or call Lauren Hill at 503-554-2245.

Democracy on your mind? Come listen to Dr. Bert Emerson, associate professor of English and honors program director at Whitworth University, lecture about what American literature might teach us about democracy today. The lecture, given in EHS 102 at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, will be based on his recent book, American Literary Misfits.

Additionally, join a discussion of American Literary Misfits at 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, March 13 (location TBA), with George Fox faculty members Harrison Dietzman, Ed Song, and Rachel Winslow, who will be giving short responses to the book followed by a response from Emerson. Open discussion to follow.

Contact Jay Miller at jaym@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Dan Kang and the Faculty Scholarship and Achievement Committee invite you to join them for the Spring Faculty Lecture at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11, in Hoover 105.

Ekaterina Lomperis, PhD, the Richard B. Parker Associate Professor of Theology and Wesleyan Thought and winner of the 2023-24 Faculty Achievement Award for Graduate Research and Scholarship, is our featured faculty speaker. Ekaterina will speak about “Spiritual Reformations of Medicine: Early Modern Beginnings and Contemporary Possibilities.”

University members and the surrounding community are invited. Please join us as we hear Dr. Lomperis share her research on the transformations of religious perspectives on medicine and healing during an era of reform, with a particular focus on Martin Luther’s thought.

We hope you are able to support Ekaterina by attending in person. Refreshments will be provided. If you are unable to attend, the event will be live-streamed at this link.

Good vision is essential for overall well-being, supporting cognitive function, mental clarity and even physical comfort. Clear eyesight helps reduce strain, improve focus, and maintain good posture, preventing headaches and muscle tension. It also keeps the brain engaged, strengthening neural connections and promoting long-term cognitive health.

By taking care of your eyes, you’re not just protecting your sight – you’re investing in your overall health and well-being. Providence Health Plan created a flier to help guide you to better eye health. Check it out here.

Join registered dietitian Kayla and chef Tim for a live class for cooking heart-healthy roasted chicken. This is a virtual event hosted on Monday, March 17, from noon to 1 p.m., provided by Providence Basecamp. Click here to register.

Join registered dietitian Jamie for a virtual conversation on Wednesday, March 12, from noon to 1 p.m. This month’s topic is focused on helping you learn the basics of nutrition in “Nutrition 101: Recommended Daily Values and Food Labels.” Register here.