The Daily Bruin

With the arrival of Daylight Saving Time, be aware that, each year, the time change causes numerous injuries. Most individuals get about 40 minutes to one hour less sleep during the first several days of the change. This raises the probability of a workplace injury for three out of 100 individuals. Here are some tips to make the transition a little easier.

Daylight Saving Time is also a good time to check smoke or carbon monoxide detectors. Remember to inspect and restock your first aid kit at home or in your vehicle.

If you have any questions, contact Kim Knoernschild, our environmental health and safety specialist, at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.

Interested in buying a home? Register for this Canopy webinar to get an overview of what debt to income ratios are and why they are important to lenders. Join in at 9:30 a.m. this Thursday, March 14.

The session also discusses what kind of income can be used to qualify for a home loan and how is it calculated. In addition, you’ll learn tips to improve your debt to income ratios.

Are you approaching retirement? Want advice on budgeting or taxes? Nationwide’s Retirement Teaching Thursday sessions answer all questions you may possibly have!

Tune in this Thursday, March 14, at 11:30 a.m. to unlock the secrets to social security’s potential. You can learn more about the webinar series here and register for particular webinars here.

Curious about the benefits of intermittent fasting? Join a Providence Healthy Bites episode to learn more.

The episode explores various aspects of intermittent fasting, including its underlying science, benefits and practical applications. The conversation sheds light on the metabolic and physiological impacts of fasting, contrasting various fasting methods and highlighting their potential health benefits.

The podcast is available on-demand here. Be sure to check it out!

Elevate your fitness journey with our Power Cycle class, now featuring cycling paired with strength training using light weights for your arms.

Begin with a high-energy cycling segment, boosting cardiovascular endurance and stamina. Seamlessly transition to strength exercises that engage various muscle groups, toning your body. Whether you’re aiming to enhance cardiovascular health, build strength, or achieve a well-rounded fitness routine, this class ensures a comprehensive, enjoyable, and empowering experience.

You can sign up here. The class meets every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in Hadlock. Come join us!

Email fitness@georgefox.edu with any questions.

How can you best serve the community? Our business communication group here at George Fox is offering the opportunity for you to make a quick donation for a great cause here in Newberg. The money you donate will be used for purchasing clothing and food items that will go toward Love INC.

Love INC is an organization designed to support those who are less fortunate or suffer from homelessness in the local community.

Click this link to send in your donations, and reach out to Samuel Reeves at sreeves22@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Grab your friends and sign up for the 2024 5K for Uganda Glow Run/Walk on Friday, April 5, at 7:30 p.m.!

The cost is $20 for students, $30 for community members, and $10 for children under age 10. This includes a free T-shirt if you sign up by Tuesday, March 19. Sign up at this link.

All proceeds go toward the Doctor of Physical Therapy program’s medical service trip to Uganda, where we will be working with patients in rural communities.

Questions? Contact Hannah Quinn at hbusch15@georgefox.edu.

Join the Department of Language and Literature for an amazing opportunity to hear about the experience of being an author and a person of faith in today’s publishing industry. We’ve invited back one of our own, former George Fox professor Guadalupe Garcia McCall, to speak on the topic.

Come participate in this event promoting understanding and excellence in the writing field while staying true to faith. Join us at 3 p.m. this Wednesday, March 13, in Minthorn 200. We can’t wait to see you there!

Feel free to email Susana Barnreuther-Martinez at sbarnreuther@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Today (Friday) is the last day to sign up for the spring season of intramural sports! Sign-ups are open until 11:59 p.m. tonight. You can sign up on IMLeagues. The sports that will be running are:

• 1v1 Pickleball
• 2v2 Pickleball
• 1v1 Badminton
• 2v2 Badminton
• Ultimate Frisbee
• 4v4 Comp Volleyball
• 4v4 Rec Volleyball

Feel free to reach out to Maclairen Magruder at mmagruder20@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The university’s marketing team is in search of a yellow bicycle for a video shoot taking place on Wednesday, April 3. If you have one we would love to borrow it for the day!

Please email Ellaynah at ebrown21@georgefox.edu if you have the yellow bicycle we are searching for.

Looking for a sweet new backpack for your Juniors Abroad trip? Stop by Hadlock during our “Gearage Sale” (March 6-12), and pick up some sweet gear at a great price!

The sale has more than backpacks, too! Come by and check out our selection of clothing, outdoor gear, longboards, paddleboards, and much more!

Feel free to contact Nathanael Freeman at freemann@georgefox.edu with any questions.

In the spirit of “reduce, reuse, recycle,” the Arts & Crafts Club and Stewards of Sustainability Club are hosting an upcycling event where we will have a few crafts to create art out of old materials! We’ll be gathering from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow (Saturday) in Brougher Hall.

Projects will include:

• Transforming old plastic packaging into functional wallets, pencil pouches, and jewelry
• Turning plastic grocery bags into yarn for knitting and crocheting
• Using wood scraps to build a bug hotel for the Stewards of Sustainability Club’s garden

All are welcome to join! If you’re interested, please sign up here and start collecting (clean) plastic trash to bring!

Feel free to reach out to Lilly McAfee at lmcafee19@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Calling all knitters, crocheters, felters, and sewists! The “Needle Nerds” will be hosting a crafting community drop-in event on Wednesday, April 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Murdock 103.

A “Needle Nerd” host will be present for the duration of the event, but you are invited to come and go, bring your lunch, or just come sit and talk “needle nerdery” as you are able.

Bring your latest project; all small crafts and abilities are welcome!

Please feel free to contact Kate Wimer at kwimer@georgefox.edu with any questions.

George Fox faculty: The Office of Academic Affairs is offering a time and beautiful space for personal and professional development at Washington Family Ranch May 6-9!

This gratis retreat is designed to offer you the opportunity to work on a project, delve into your research, or dedicate time to a course in a serene and inspiring environment, all while connecting with fellow faculty.

We are also offering self-guided spiritual retreat options for those seeking a more reflective experience. Click these links to find more information and the registration form.

Also, be sure that you are subscribed to the Faculty Development Hub Canvas course, “The Center,” and set your notification preferences to receive updated announcements in your inbox.

If you have questions, email Rachel Winslow at rwinslow@georgefox.edu. We look forward to seeing you there!

Join us for a dinner around the globe! We’ll be having dishes from all over the world on Wednesday, March 13, at 7 p.m. at the Moore House (IRC). We will be eating meals, snacks, drinks and desserts from places like India, Peru, Japan, Ethiopia, Mexico, and many more.

All you have to do is show up and be ready to try something new!

Please fill out this form to RSVP so we can prepare enough food for everyone. Bring a friend (and make sure they fill out the form as well). This will be a super exciting experience. See you then!

The RSVP form closes Sunday. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email Ayahna Bahati at abahati21@georgefox.edu.

In such a divided and digital age, election years are difficult. It can be especially hard to navigate relationships with people of differing opinions.

Join the Department of Communication to hear from guest speaker Dr. Stephanie Bennett about how silence can be one of our greatest allies in civil discourse and ethical, interpersonal relationships.

The presentation and Q-and-A session will take place at 6 p.m. tonight (Thursday) in EHS 102. Drinks and appetizers will be provided!

Contact Emmalee Johnson at ejohnson20@georgefox.edu for further information.

All veterans are welcome to attend our coffee meetup! Our young vet attendees are primarily made up of George Fox students. We also have several veterans who served in World War ll, Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf Wars, and all the skirmishes in between.

We meet every Tuesday from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Nut Tree Ranch Community Building at 2902 East 2nd St., in Newberg.

This is a place where all veterans are understood. It is a place of peace and a time to share stories. The coffee is generously donated by Caravan Coffee. Please come for a time of sharing a cup of bliss and to rub shoulders with your brothers and sisters.

We have seen a really great core of George Fox veterans be able to feel at home and get involved in other veteran community events each week. Please join us!

This event is sponsored by the Vet2Vet Center in partnership with the George Fox Veterans Club. If you are a son or daughter of a veteran or have relatives in your family you could qualify for scholarships.

Reach out to Stauros Gibson at sgibson21@georgefox.edu for more info.

Everyday essentials like grocery bags, food and drink wrappers, Ziplock bags, and packaging add up to a lot of plastic discarded each day! While a small portion of this ends up recycled, most of it winds up in the landfill where it will stay for hundreds of years and never completely decompose.

In the spirit of “reduce, reuse, recycle,” the Arts & Crafts Club and Stewards of Sustainability Club are hosting an upcycling event where we will have a few crafts to create art out of old materials! We will gather from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday, March 9, in Brougher Hall.

Projects will include:

• Transforming old plastic packaging into functional wallets, pencil pouches, and jewelry
• Turning plastic grocery bags into yarn for knitting and crocheting
• Using wood scraps to build a bug hotel for the Stewards of Sustainability Club’s garden

All are welcome to join! If you are interested in this event, please sign up here and start collecting (clean) plastic trash to bring!

Feel free to reach out to Lilly McAfee at lmcafee19@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Are you planning an international trip anytime soon?

International travel is back in full swing here on campus, so the Center for Study Abroad would like to invite you to a Zoom meeting to talk about the George Fox policies and procedures for traveling internationally, either as an individual or with students. We will be covering topics such as travel insurance, liability, safety protocols, and more.

The meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 18, at 3 p.m. Here is the Zoom link.

If you have any questions, please contact Lynn Scott at lscott@georgefox.edu.

Due to an emergency water line repair, water to Edwards Hall and Murdock Library will temporarily be turned off. The water will be shut off today (Thursday) at 10 a.m. and remain off until the repair is completed. Thank you for your understanding and patience.

Feel free to reach out to Plant Services at mstone@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.