The Daily Bruin

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting the final round of Scholarship Summit today (Friday). With around 300 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.

• Use street parking instead of campus parking lots. 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. 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. 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.

With everyday essentials like grocery bags, food/drink wrappers, Ziplock baggies, and packaging, we go through a lot of plastic 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. on Saturday, March 9, in Brougher. Projects will include:

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

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 with any questions.

Mobility, injury, or other dynamics may make the rock wall unattainable. We want to hold a focus group to provide a platform to share your own thoughts and experiences or even perspectives you have overheard about how the wall might be further accessed.

On Tuesday, March 5, at 10 a.m. in the Hadlock meeting room, we invite anyone with an interest in listening or sharing their thoughts on how to make the rock wall more inclusive and accessible.

Please consider joining us. We want to listen and learn from your observations so we can accommodate to the best of our ability.

Feel free to contact Dave Johnstone at djohnsto@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

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. on Thursday, March 7, in EHS 102. Drinks and appetizers will be provided!

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

Register now for Newberg’s first-ever board game convention! We look forward to bringing together board game beginners, enthusiasts, and developers for a fun and exciting weekend of gaming and socializing.

You can choose to attend the convention anytime from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on either Saturday, April 20, or Sunday, April 21, in Canyon Commons 101. Please note that you will only be allowed entrance to the particular day your ticket is purchased for.

Register here. Employees are welcome to join in on the action!

Feel free to reach out to Paul Otto at potto@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join the School of Communication and Design as we open our Student Annual Art and Design Showcase in both the Lindgren and Minthorne galleries. We’ll celebrate the opening of this exhibition during Newberg’s First Friday Art Walk (FFAW) between 5 to 8 p.m. today (Friday).

Chandler Brutscher will be leading an Art Walk tour for those who have never been out and about for Newberg’s FFAW! The tour will begin in Lindgren Gallery at 5 p.m. and end at the Blue Trout Gallery in downtown Newberg by 7 p.m.

Stay tuned for details about the award ceremony for the student show coming on Monday, March 4.

Questions? Please feel free to reach out to Chandler Brutscher at cbrutscher@georgefox.edu.

The climbing wall’s hot dog fundraiser is today (Friday)! Come out and support the climbing wall and Seattle Children’s Hospital by buying a hot dog on the quad between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Hot dogs will be $3, with chips and drinks available as add-ons for a few dollars more. Purchases help support our Bouldering Competition, which has free registration for a limited time! You can register for it here.

Feel free to reach out to Nathanael Freeman at freemann@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

The university community is invited to come check out a special production, Opera Scenes, tomorrow (Saturday) at 4 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. With scenes from Martha, Acis and Galatea, and many more, it’s sure to be a blast.

Opera Scenes is a production by the performing arts department, with students who take vocal lessons with Maggie Daane and Jill Soltero.

Admission is free, but be sure to come early, as seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Contact Kathy Harris at kharris@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The university’s performing arts department will present our spring musical, Bright Star, in Wood-Mar Auditorium beginning next week. Here are our showtimes:

• Thursday-Saturday, March 7-9 & March 14-16, at 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday, March 10 and March 17, at 2 p.m.

Synopsis: Inspired by a true story and featuring the Tony-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, Broadway’s Bright Star tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ’40s.

When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey to understand her past – and what she finds has the power to transform both of their lives.

With beautiful melodies and powerfully moving characters, the story unfolds as a rich tapestry of deep emotion. An uplifting theatrical journey that holds you tightly in its grasp, Bright Star is as refreshingly genuine as it is daringly hopeful.

Students and staff can claim their free ticket by visiting our website at georgefox.edu/box-office. Student tickets are free for Thursday nights; staff tickets are free for any night. When selecting your complimentary tickets, please do so using your own George Fox email address. Open captioning will be offered on the first Sunday and second Thursday performances.

If you have any questions, contact Kacy Hughson at khughson@georgefox.edu.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting the final round of Scholarship Summit tomorrow (Friday). With around 300 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.

• Use street parking instead of campus parking lots. Guests will be arriving on campus tomorrow 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. 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. 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.

Rally for Revival is back! The George Fox Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is hosting a night of worship, prayer and testimonies on Monday, March 11, at 7:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

We want to invite all of our surrounding communities (George Fox, FCA huddles from around the area, local churches, etc.) to join us as we come together to pursue revival in our time.

For more information, or to get connected, please contact Alvin Lai at alai20@georgefox.edu.

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. Feel free to bring a friend, just make sure they fill out the form as well. This will be a great experience. See you then!

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

Join the grant support team on Tuesday, March 12, from noon to 1 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101 to explore the roles and responsibilities of a grant administrator. The grant administrator typically supports faculty or staff members who have won grants.

Key topics covered include:

• Roles and responsibilities
• Budget tracking
• Purchasing
• Timekeeping

Feel free to suggest additional topics or questions. Kindly RSVP by Friday, March 8, by emailing Leanna Smith, director of corporate, foundation & government relations, at leannas@georgefox.edu

Please contact Leanna at the above email address with any questions.

Come join us for Quaker Worship tomorrow (Thursday) from 11 to 11:30 a.m. in Hoover 250 for a time of quiet waiting on the Lord for guidance, healing and empowerment. Nathanael Ankeny will be hosting. SpiL credit will be offered.

Feel free to reach out to Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Do you have a lot of plastic bags lying around? Save them! The Arts & Crafts and Stewards of Sustainability clubs are putting on an event on Saturday, March 9, where we will be making art out of trash. These projects include learning how to make wallets out of old plastic and knit with yarn made of grocery bags.

In preparation for the event, please start collecting plastic bags that would otherwise be thrown away. These could include takeout bags, grocery bags, bread bags, or other similar items. You can then bring your materials to the event to work with or donate to others to work with.

Feel free to reach out to Lilly McAfee at lmcafee19@georgefox.edu with any questions. A time and place for the event will soon be announced.

Hey, Bruins! To celebrate leap year tomorrow (Thursday), the Bruin Store is having a 20% off sale on clothing and gifts, both in-store and online.

If you’ve had your eye on an item, tomorrow is the day to get what you want and save money while you’re at it! Come say hello in the store from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., or order online until 11:59 p.m.

Happy birthday to any special Bruins celebrating a birthday on Feb. 29!

Please reach out to Tim Forsyth at tforsyth@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Good morning, campers! On Saturday, March 9, the George Fox climbing wall will be hosting its annual spring boulder competition. This year, the theme is “summer camp.” Your camp color will be randomly assigned when you register.

This will be an individual-based competition during the session you sign up for. We will also have opportunities to compete in games with a team during other sessions. Sessions will begin every two hours starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, with the last session beginning at 4 p.m.

This competition is open for students and employees of all skill and experience levels. Routes are set specifically for each skill category. Registration is completely free, but will increase to $5 on Sunday, March 3. Register on IM Leagues now!

Please reach out to Nathanael Freeman at freemann@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The climbing wall is hosting a fundraiser selling hot dogs on the quad to support the upcoming Camp Rock Bouldering Competition and to raise money for Seattle Children’s Hospital. Hot dogs will be available this Friday, March 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Come join the climbing wall staff in front of the library for some good food!

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

What does it mean to be human? This year’s Dalton Lecture explores the question from both scientific and biblical perspectives, with an emphasis on awe. The lecture will identify shared values in both the scientific and spiritual approaches to exploring human distinctiveness.

Join us on Thursday, March 14, at 7:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium for the lecture, “Stardust & Wonder,” with Dr. Praveen Sethupathy, chair of the Department of Biomedical Sciences at Cornell University.

Dr. Sethupathy will include concepts from science and genomics that invite the audience to marvel at who we are and how it relates to our calling as image bearers of God.

The public is welcome, and admission is free. A George Fox Student Research Symposium and cookie reception will follow.

There will be an additional science lecture on pediatric cancer from Dr. Sethupathy on Thursday, March 14, at 3 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

You can read more about the Dalton Lecture Series here.

Please reach out to Amanda Sue Harris at amandah@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Come learn more about the world of esports and its function in higher education. Join George Fox University’s Esports Director Miles Dean in a webinar with Best Buy Education tomorrow (Wednesday) at 11 a.m.

Those in attendance will be eligible to win a $250 Best Buy e-gift card. The winner will be announced at the end of the webinar, and you must be present to win.

For details on how to join, please check out our news in the athletics website. To find out additional information, visit this link.

Feel free to reach out to Jerry Sanchez at jsanchez@georgefox.edu with any questions.