The Daily Bruin

Don’t forget to prepare for April’s Steps for Success event! Starting today, get outside, enjoy your walks, and keep track of your steps or walking time to earn a chance to win great prizes, which include backpacks, water bottles, different exercise accessories, and more!

Encourage others to walk with you and soak in the sunshine and fresh air. To help you get started, take a look at these mobile walking trackers and read this article.

Consider these precautions if you have a medical condition.

Questions? Contact Human Resources (hr@georgefox.edu).

If you have not yet inputted your textbook adoptions for the summer 2021 term, please do so by today (Wednesday).

Thank you for your continued cooperation with the adoption process. You all have done amazing work these last few terms getting your textbook adoptions in ahead of time, and it has positively increased our ability to serve our students first. The Bruin Store team sincerely appreciates your hard work!

Feel free to email Paige Jacobs (pjacobs@georgefox.edu) or 1478txt@follett.com with any questions, concerns, or refreshers on how to input adoptions.

Today (Wednesday) through Friday, April 2, come by the Bruin Store for two killer deals! We have brand new tees under $10, and all items from the Closet Project are two-for-$1.

The Closet Project is an initiative launched by the Bruin Store team to bring affordable professional attire to students. All of our inventory has been donated by other students, faculty, staff, parents and community members, all of who want to help you be adequately prepared for upcoming interviews and internships.

Every single item is sold for $1 (except for our two-for-$1 sale this week), and every single dollar goes directly to the Bruin Community Pantry to combat food insecurity. Purchasing from the Closet Project is a great way to build your professional wardrobe and give back at the same time.

At this time, all purchases from the Closet Project are cash only.

Questions? Contact Paige Jacobs (pjacobs@georgefox.edu).

Are you interested in learning more about backpacking? Hadlock is offering a three-class series starting Tuesday, April 6, at 7 p.m.

Each class will cover different topics related to basic skills, backcountry cooking, and navigation. This is an intro class, so no prior backpacking experience is needed. Classes are free. Please sign up under the group fitness classes on IM Leagues.

Questions? Contact Sarah Kotel (skotel15@georgefox.edu).

This is your last chance to get an Easter care package! Preorder yours today. We offer a $10 premade and $15 customizable option!

All come with two individual servings of Steeped Artisan Coffee bags, plus a coupon for a free cup of coffee from Caravan Coffee, a 10% off coupon for Sprinkles of Joy Bakery, Easter eggs, five pieces of candy, a chocolate marshmallow or Peeps, and a personalized note.

Delivery is free to on-campus students and faculty members. The Google Form will close tonight at 5 p.m.! 

Questions? Contact Danielle Korthuis (dkorthuis17@georgefox.edu).

We are interested in the use of telehealth as a way to screen for frailty in community-dwelling older adults using the modified Physical Performance Test. The study will be taking place Monday, April 5, at 3:30 p.m. in the Roberts Center.

In order to qualify for this study, you must:

• Be 60-90 years old
• Live independently or in an assisted living facility
• Be able to walk without the help of another person
• Pass a mental status exam

In order to qualify for this study, you must not:

• Have been diagnosed with a neurological condition
• Have a current illness or health issues that would make performing physical activities unsafe

If you qualify for this study, you may be asked to come to campus, where you will be asked to perform a physical performance test both in a lab setting and a telehealth setting.

Cameras will record the movement of markers that will be placed on your body, and force plates in the ground will record your foot contact during the sit-to-stand activity in the lab. Your performance during the telehealth activities will be recorded.

The testing session will last approximately one hour. If interested, please contact research staff member Lyndsay Stutzenberger (lstutzenberger@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2463).

Did you know that loneliness is linked to an increased risk of chronic disease? Harvard researchers found that loneliness and/or social isolation were associated with a 29% increased risk of heart attack and 32% greater risk of stroke. This risk level is similar to that of light smoking or obesity, according to the researchers.

During this time of social distancing, it is important to find safe ways to stay connected and maintain our social support networks. So take care of yourself by picking up the phone and calling a family member or going for a walk with a friend!

The School of Physical Therapy is looking for volunteers to have their flexibility and posture assessed as part of the first-year Therapeutic Exercise course on Tuesday, April 13, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the Roberts Center.

First-year physical therapy students will assess how your joints move and check your posture.

If you would like to volunteer, please contact Samantha Skaggs (sskaggs@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2451).  We look forward to hearing from you!

The School of Physical Therapy is looking for volunteers for a screening session on the skin, Wednesday, April 7, from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. in the Roberts Center.

Second-year physical therapy students, along with a medical doctor, will review your skin, checking for normal changes and any possible abnormalities. 

If you would like to volunteer, please contact Samantha Skaggs (sskaggs@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2451).  We look forward to hearing from you!

Campus Recreation is hosting our annual Bruin Boulder Bash on Friday, April 9, from 4 to 9 p.m.! This is a fun-filled climbing competition for all experience levels. We will have men’s and women’s divisions in beginner, intermediate, and advanced categories.

There will be prizes, swag, and great community! This year, we will also have a lounge with games and activities for climbers and spectators to engage in while you wait to climb. To climb, please sign up for a one-hour time slot here. 

Questions? Contact AJ Heil (aheil@georgefox.edu).

The Office for Spiritual Life invites you to prepare your heart for the Good News of Easter Sunday by joining with us in remembrance of the events of Holy Week.

All are welcome to participate in the following opportunities:

• Holy Week Chapel (digital): Tuesday, March 30, featuring President Robin Baker. Digital chapels are available here or on the iAttended app.
• Holy Week Prayer Service (in person): Wednesday, March 31, at 4:30 p.m. (please note updated time) in Bauman Auditorium
• Maundy Thursday Communion Service (in person): Thursday, April 1, from 4 to 4:30 p.m. in the Amphitheater. Communion elements will be individually packaged.
• Good Friday Service (in person): Friday, April 2, from 4 to 4:30 p.m., featuring a live performance from the University Choir
• Stations of the Cross: Painter Scott Erickson’s Stations of the Cross prints will be on display on the outdoor walls of Brougher Hall throughout Holy Week.

The George Fox community is encouraged to spend Easter Sunday celebrating with one of our wonderful area churches. For a list of churches, please click here.

Questions? Contact Jamie Noling-Auth (jnolingauth@georgefox.edu).

Please join us for a research presentation and project share by Marvin Eans, MFA, candidate for assistant professor of art and design. He will share today (Tuesday) at 10:45 a.m. in Hoover 103.

Professor Eans is currently on staff at Liberty University, where he teaches graphic design and digital tools. He is the owner and principal of Eans Design and Creative of Daytona Beach, Florida, where he specializes in branding, identity systems, print and packaging applications for a broad range of clientele.

Questions? Contact Adina McConaughey at amcconaughey@georgefox.edu.

Over the past few weeks, The George Fox Players have been performing theatrical installations for the Lenten season, and this week is the last one. Join us outside of Klages today (Tuesday) at 10:50 a.m for live theatre and a time for reflection as we head into Easter this Sunday.

Remember, this is your last chance to see their work – you don’t want to miss out!

Questions? Contact Lydia Crist (lcrist18@georgefox.edu).

If you missed the all-employee meeting last Wednesday, March 24, it is now available for viewing on MyGeorgeFox.

Click on “Employee Resources” and then click the “Community Meeting” link. The password “SpringAEM21!” is required in order to view the recording.

Questions? Contact Melissa Terry (terrym@georgefox.edu).

Come check out “The Digital Art Show” and support your local digital artists. Today (Tuesday) the exhibit will be located in Brougher Studio 3 during normal business hours.

Questions? Contact Isabella Dixon (idixon18@georgefox.edu).

Easter care packages are now being sold for $10 starting today (Tuesday) through Friday, April 2. They include two individual servings of steeped artisan coffee bags, a coupon for a free cup of coffee from Caravan Coffee, a 10% off coupon for Sprinkles of Joy Bakery, Easter eggs, five pieces of candy, a chocolate marshmallow or Peeps, and a personalized note.

We also have customizable options for $15. Delivery on campus is free. Click here to order.

Questions? Contact Danielle Korthuis (dkorthuis17@georgefox.edu).

Fusion would like to invite all students and faculty to join in celebrating the club’s annual Asian American Heritage Week. Join us tomorrow (Wednesday), for a game night at 7 p.m. in Roberts 117.

Also, check out our upcoming events:

• Thursday, April 1: Speed-Friending at 6:30 p.m. in Hoover 210
• Friday, April 2: Forum at 7 p.m. in Hoover 105

Finally, be sure to check out the posters installed across the quad, displaying prominent Asian American figures, for a chance to win a Fusion mask.

Check out Fusion’s Instagram for more details! Questions? Contact Fusion (fusion.gfu@gmail.com).

In April, the university will launch our second annual month-long fundraising campaign, “George Fox Gives.” This campaign will impact our students through funding financial aid opportunities and campus programs which support student retention.

This year, our goal is to raise $150,000 in support of 11 different funding opportunities that directly support:

• Student Success Initiatives
• Racial Diversity and Equity Initiatives, and
• Scholarships

Each week we will highlight a few funds currently empowering our students to achieve exceptional life outcomes. Be on the lookout for our weekly Daily Bruin announcements to learn what each fund offers and how you may join us in supporting our students.

Click here to learn more about the “George Fox Gives” campaign.

Questions? Contact Lindsey Coates (ldoran@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2120).

The George Fox Civility Project invites the George Fox community to a pair of events with guest Jonathan Kuttab this week. Kuttab is a Palestinian Mennonite Christian who has worked for many years for peace and justice in Israel and Palestine.

The main event is set for Wednesday, March 31, when Kuttab will speak on  â€œCivility, Justice, and a Bill of Rights: Building a Successful One-State Political Culture in the Holy Land”from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

Students and employees are welcome to attend in Bauman, although seating will be limited. Anyone who can’t attend in person can do so via Zoom, although we ask that you register for free here. For students, the Wednesday evening session will count as a chapel credit; you will get the code to use to claim your credit at the session.

George Fox alumni and others especially interested in peacemaking in Israel and Palestine are also invited to meet with Kuttab in person for a special conversation at the Newberg Cultural Center (415 E. Sheridan St.) on Tuesday, March 30, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Due to COVID restrictions, there will be no refreshments served that night, but you can tell us you are coming by signing up here.

Students: If you are interested in earning some credit, or doing an assignment centering on one or both of these events, inquire with your professor.

Questions? Contact Ron Mock at rmock@georgefox.edu.

The Office for Spiritual Life invites you to prepare your heart for the Good News of Easter Sunday by joining with us in remembrance of the events of Holy Week.

All are welcome to participate in the following opportunities:

• Holy Week Chapel (digital): Tuesday, March 30, featuring President Robin Baker. Digital chapels are available here or on the iAttended app.
• Holy Week Prayer Service (in person): Wednesday, March 31, at 4 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium
• Maundy Thursday Communion Service (in person): Thursday, April 1, from 4 to 4:30 p.m. in the Amphitheater. Communion elements will be individually packaged.
• Good Friday Service (in person): Friday, April 2, from 4 to 4:30 p.m., featuring a live performance from the University Choir
• Stations of the Cross: Painter Scott Erickson’s Stations of the Cross prints will be on display on the outdoor walls of Brougher Hall throughout Holy Week.

The George Fox community is encouraged to spend Easter Sunday celebrating with one of our wonderful area churches. For a list of churches, please click here.

Questions? Contact Jamie Noling-Auth (jnolingauth@georgefox.edu).