The Daily Bruin

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting Bruin Preview on campus this Friday, April 1. With around 500 visitors expected on campus, we are asking students and employees to help extend the Be Known promise throughout the day. Here’s what you can keep in mind:

• Use street parking instead of campus parking lots. Guests will be arriving on campus Friday morning between 8 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, and HMS from 10 a.m. to 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 and will eat in the main dining area. If you see a family looking for a spot to sit, invite them to join you!
• For the first time in two years, a small group of 40 prospective students will be staying overnight on Thursday night! Be prepared for prospective students to be in on-campus living areas starting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday night.

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

We hope you have enjoyed our wellness journey exploring ideas for intentional living so far this year. Today we explore how we can nourish, comfort and relax our minds. Find out more in our Wellness Wednesday issue.

Be well.

– HR

Students: Want the opportunity to sell your art at Student Activities’ Spring Market? If so, fill out this form to sell your pieces to your fellow students and local community.

The Spring Market will take place on the quad on Friday, April 8, from 3 to 5 p.m. We hope to see you there! Employees and students are welcome.

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

All are invited to listen to our biology faculty candidate, Aaron Sullivan, present his research tomorrow at 3 p.m.(Thursday) in Hoover 105. He will speak on “Unsettled Salamanders: How stress and predation risk shape anti-predator behavior.”

Much of Sullivan’s research in behavioral ecology is related to predator-prey interactions and chemical communication. In general, he examines how prey species utilize chemical cues in their environment to evaluate predation risk. However, responses to predator stimuli may be complicated by the recent experience and internal state of an individual.

In this talk, he will highlight how chemically-mediated responses to predators are impacted by factors such as caudal autotomy and exogenous sources of stress.

Questions? Contact Vetta Berokoff at vberokof@georgefox.edu.

If you or a loved one has Parkinson’s disease and would like to participate in a community exercise group, please contact us to join George Fox physical therapy students in their research. The exercise classes will run from mid-April through May and be held at our new clinic location at 448 Werth Blvd., in Newberg.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please reach out to the research team of Desiray Anderson, Alexis Creighton and Jillian Studer at pdresearch50@gmail.com.

George Fox University Theatre is pleased to announce that its production of The Hijabis opens Thursday, March 31.

Performances in Wood-Mar Auditorium are scheduled as follows:

• Thursday-Friday, March 31-April 1, at 7:30 p.m.
• Friday, April 8, at 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday, April 2-3, and April 9-10, at 2 p.m.

You can read the synopsis and purchase tickets here. Tickets are also available by calling the performing arts box office at 503-554-2670.

COVID Precautions
Patrons are encouraged to wear masks. Our ticketing system will automatically place one empty seat on either side of your ticket purchase to create extra space between you and the patrons next to you. We encourage all patrons to be vaccinated to help protect our actors and fellow audience members from COVID-19.

Special Ticket Options for Students, Faculty and Staff
Students may acquire free tickets for our 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 31, performance or 2 p.m. Saturday, April 9, performance in Wood-Mar Auditorium.

George Fox faculty and staff are entitled to one free ticket for the run of the show. Both options may be selected when you purchase or select your tickets in our online ticketing system. Please use your George Fox email address when ordering.

For details or assistance, email Kathy Harris at kharris@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2670.

Please help a business marketing class by filling out our research survey for our product idea, the “Joey Pack.” Your feedback is greatly appreciated.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Haley Medel at hmedel21@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.

Have any aches or pains? Interested in improving mobility? If so, the physical therapy program wants to serve you!

For the month of May, faculty and students will be evaluating and treating patients for free! We treat muscle/joint injuries, post-operative, pediatrics, neurologic and balance, chronic pain, post-COVID, general weakness, and more.

We are located in the Medical Science Building, at 448 Werth Blvd. Get more details here.

To schedule an appointment, please contact Tess Swake, PT, DPT, OCS, at tswake@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2454.

Two people with extended experience in Russia and Ukraine will visit campus tomorrow night (Wednesday) to discuss what civility might look like in the Russia/Ukraine relationship. The session will be in Hoover 105 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Johan Maurer lived in Russia for 10 years, teaching English and working with Quaker meetings in that country. Stu Willcuts has decades of experience delivering aid to crisis-torn nations, including in Ukraine after the Russian invasion of the Crimea and Donbas regions of eastern Ukraine.

War is the worst-case scenario when civility breaks down. Maurer and Willcuts will share their perceptions of what caused such a catastrophic breakdown between Russia and Ukraine. Did they ever enjoy a civil, productive relationship? How did the relationship deteriorate? What effects has it had? Is there a path toward building a constructive, civil relationship?

The public is welcome. A Zoom link will be available; watch for it on the Civility Project website. If you have questions, contact project director Ron Mock at civility@georgefox.edu.

Please join the social work department for our open house as we celebrate Social Work Month! Pop in anytime between 11 a.m. and noon this Thursday, March 31, in Roberts 215. We will be serving cinnamon rolls!

All are welcome. Contact Kim Rapp at rappk@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Come help save lives and donate blood! The Nursing Club is collaborating with the Red Cross to host a blood drive on Friday, April 8, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the Northwest Christian Church gymnasium (2315 Villa Road).

To make an appointment as a donor, visit redcrossblood.org (sponsor code “GFNursing”). Contact Kendyl Sandersen at ksandersen19@georgefox.edu with any questions.

We hope to see you there!

Come support your Bruin athletics teams this weekend at “Sportsmageddon.” In addition to the games, we have plenty of activities planned!

Here’s the schedule:

Saturday, April 2

• 11 a.m.: Women’s tennis
• Noon: Softball & Baseball
• 1 p.m.: Lacrosse

Sunday, April 3

• 11 a.m.: Men’s tennis
• 11 a.m.: Softball
• Noon: Baseball
• 1 p.m.: Lacrosse

There will be food trucks, lawn games and giveaways! We’ll also have swag bags for true Bruin super fans who attend all home events this weekend.

Contact Elise Trask at etrask@georgefox.edu with any questions.

This summer, students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program will be traveling to Uganda to provide training, education and instruction in the treatment and management of children and adults with disabilities.

To support our cause, please join us at our auction event from 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday April 9, in Canyon Commons. Tickets are $25 and include dinner, raffle entry, and the opportunity to bid on auction items featuring local wineries, local businesses, travel experiences and more!

Please fill out this Google Form if interested in purchasing tickets, and contact Nalani Kekuawela at kkekuawela20@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

We in athletics are hosting a “Be The Match” donor drive on Tuesday, April 5, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Marin Isaak, wife of Dale Isaak, longtime head athletic trainer at George Fox, is in need of a marrow transplant. You could be her match!

If you are between the ages of 18 and 40, stop by our tables in Canyon Commons to get your cheek swabbed to see if your tissue type matches Marin or anyone in the database. The most common type of donation is non-surgical.

Participants must be serious and willing to donate to anyone they match. Reach out to Adam Puckett at apuckett@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The Bruin Closet is in need of professional clothing and will be collecting donations through this Thursday, March 31. Be sure to donate your items by then!

We are accepting any and all professional-style clothing, such as shoes, dresses, pants, shirts, etc., to help young aspiring professionals in the community. There are a variety of drop-box locations throughout campus, including Hadlock, the Career & Academic Planning Center, the Wheeler athletics office, the College of Business, the Murdock Library, inside Klages, and the mail room.

Have questions about donating? Email gfubruincloset@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram (@thebruincloset).

Support the arts on campus by volunteering to usher for the University Theatre’s production of The Hijabis by Rohina Malik.

Ushers need to show up one hour before the show opens to help make sure the auditorium is ready to host the event, and then help guide patrons to their seats. In return, all ushers receive a free ticket to the show!

Evening shows are Thursday, March 31, and Fridays, April 1 and 8, at 7:30 p.m.. Matinees are Saturdays and Sundays, April 2-3 and April 9-10, at 2 p.m.

Email Rhett Luedtke at rluedtke@georgefox.edu to reserve your spot.

Have you thought it would be great to do some type of research? Attend the meeting today (Tuesday) to learn about the Richter Scholars Program and how it can benefit you. We’ll meet at 5 p.m. in Hoover 105.

We encourage faculty and students across all disciplines to attend to learn more about the program and how to apply for this research opportunity. The program is available to both graduate and undergraduate students. The event will be recorded. Snacks and beverages will be provided.

Note that the next proposal deadline will be Oct. 17, 2022.

For more information, contact Vetta Berokoff at vberokof@georgefox.edu

We are a group of students taking a business communication class. Through the guidance of the class, we are working on a passion project centered around helping children in need.

In order to help us best carry out our mission of providing for underprivileged families in an effort to relieve them of financial burdens and support them in their pursuit of happiness, we ask you to fill out this survey. Thank you!

Contact Katie Armstrong at karmstrong20@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.

Join doctor of physical therapy students, in collaboration with Jay Jamison, MD, for a free community volunteer skin screening session. It will take place in the Medical Sciences Building on Friday, April 6, from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

Please contact Rebecca Dobler at rdobler@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2466 if you are able to join us for all or part of the event.