The Daily Bruin

Bon Appetit has modified its hours of operation for Canyon Commons:

Saturday and Sunday, March 14 and 15:

• Continental breakfast – 8 to 10:30 a.m.
• Brunch – 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Dinner – 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Monday, March 16, through Friday, March 20:

• Breakfast – 7 to 10 a.m.
• Lunch – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Dinner – 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, March 21: Small continental breakfast from 8 to 9 a.m.

The hours for the Bridge Café have also been modified:

• Monday, March 16, through Friday, March 20 – 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Saturday, March 21 – Closed
• Sunday, March 22 – Closed

The Bruin Den and Bruin Bites are closed until further notice. For update information, subscribe to the menu mail. Questions? Contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

The Bruin Community Pantry food bank has modified hours through Friday, April 10.

• Mondays – 8 to 10 a.m. and 4 to 5 p.m.
• Tuesdays – 4 to 5 p.m.
• Wednesdays – 4 to 5 p.m.
• Thursdays – 2 to 5 p.m.
• Fridays – 4 to 5 p.m.

If you need to access the food bank during alternative times or need more information, contact bruincommunitypantry@georgefox.edu.

The public lecture titled “Conflict Resolution and Christian Responsibility: The Case from Rwanda 1994” with David Rawson has been canceled. This event will be rescheduled. Questions? Contact Gloria Doherty at gdoherty@georgefox.edu.

In line with changes to the university’s schedule, the Hadlock Student Center has updated services and hours of operation. All intramurals, group fitness, and climbing classes are being suspended at this time. The updated hours are as follows:

• Saturday, March 14 – Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Sunday, March 15 – Closed for additional cleaning
• Monday, March 16, through Friday, March 20 – Open from 6 to 9 a.m., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. Reduced rope climbing hours will be from 5 to 7 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday, March 21 and 22 – Closed
• Monday, March 23, through Thursday, March 26 – Open from 6 to 9 a.m., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. Reduced rope climbing hours will be from 5 to 7 p.m.

During this time, HSC staff will provide additional cleaning of high-touch areas in the facility. We ask for your help in maintaining the function of this space and the health of users by taking the following steps:

• If you’re not feeling well, please stay at home. 
• Wash your hands thoroughly before and after your workout. Avoid touching your face, eyes, nose and mouth. 
• Wipe down equipment after use and practice social distancing during your activity (three feet or more from others and avoiding unnecessary contact).

Questions? Contact studentcenter@georgefox.edu.

Grab your friends and sign up for the 2020 Glow for Africa 5K and One-Mile Fun Run on Friday, April 3, at 8 p.m.!

The cost is $12 for students and $22 for community members; this includes the guarantee of a T-shirt if you sign up by Monday, March 16. Sign up here.

All proceeds support the School of Physical Therapy’s medical service trips to Ghana and Uganda this summer. Questions? Contact Kendall Woolf at kwoolf18@georgefox.edu.

Please join Julia Wenndt at her senior vocal recital this Sunday, March 15, at 2 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Newberg (301 S. River St.).

This hour of music will include a variety of pieces, including famous soprano arias, an arrangement of a hymn, and selections from Broadway productions. A small reception will follow.

Questions? Contact Julia Wenndt at jwenndt16@georgefox.edu.

Those who purchased tickets for last night’s “George Fox Night at the Moda Center” event will be refunded the cost of their ticket purchase. The cancellation came in wake of the NBA’s decision to suspend the season.

If you have any questions, please contact Nichole Drew at ndrew@georgefox.edu.

Flu season is in full swing and the health center still has flu vaccines available for $20. If you have the student health insurance with the university (PacificSource), then it’s free! Call the Health and Counseling Center to schedule an appointment today.

Questions? Contact Molly Hickok at mhickok@georgefox.edu.

Come hear new music at Alex Hastings’ senior composition recital in Bauman Auditorium tomorrow (Saturday) at 1 p.m.

The performers will play original compositions for piano, wind instruments, marimba, string instruments, and more. The recital will also include the premiere of “Spectrum,” a multimedia work for strings, computer and video created to raise autism awareness. Come for a fun and diverse afternoon of music!

Questions? Contact Alex Hastings at ahastings16@georgefox.edu.

Hello fellow Bruins! We are getting ready for the Georgies this April, and we need your help! As part of our athletic awards ceremony, we will be giving out the Bruin Award to the student-athlete who best exemplifies service to their fellow students, works hard in the classroom, and is active in community service. 

Use this link to vote for an athlete you feel best fits this description, and state why. The winner of this award will be announced at the Georgies ceremony on Monday, April 20.

Questions? Contact Emily Davis at edavis@georgefox.edu.

Gather for some wonderful music by students in recital today (Thursday) in Bauman Auditorium from 10:50 to 11:50 a.m. A symphonic band concert is also scheduled at 7:30 p.m.

Questions? Contact Mary Lou Lewis at mlewis@georgefox.edu.

Join us for a banquet and auction fundraiser on Saturday, April 11, from 5 to 9 p.m. in Canyon Commons to support the doctor of physical therapy students’ Africa serve trip. The silent auction will feature items from local wineries and businesses.

Tickets for this event are $30 each. Contact Ariana Blondo at ablondo18@georgefox.edu for more information or with questions.

Join the Staff Development Committee for our March staff lunch for hourly staff employees on Thursday, March 19. Gather in Canyon Commons 101 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. for food, fun and fellowship!

Be sure to RSVP by Monday, March 16. Questions? Contact Audrey Lichten at alichten@georgefox.edu.

Come hear new music at Alex Hastings’ senior composition recital in Bauman Auditorium this Saturday, March 14, at 1 p.m.

The performers will play original compositions for piano, wind instruments, marimba, string instruments, and more. The recital will also include the premiere of “Spectrum” – a multimedia work for strings, computer and video – that was created to raise autism awareness. Come for a fun and diverse afternoon of music!

Questions? Contact Alex Hastings at ahastings16@georgefox.edu.

The Closet Project is launching weekly pop-ups! Come by the Bruin Store today (Thursday) between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and bring cash for our “Two for $1 T-shirt Day.”

Don’t forget that 100 percent of your purchase goes to the Bruin Community Pantry to combat food insecurity here on campus. Check out our other upcoming events:

• Thursday, March 19 – Denim Day
• Wednesday, April 1 – On Wednesdays We Wear Pink
• Wednesday, April 8 – Giving Day Pop-up
• Thursday, April 16 – Sundress Celebration
• Wednesday, April 22 – We Work Out
• Monday, April 27 – Two for $1 T-shirts

Keep an eye on our Instagram, @the_bruin_store, for pop-up locations and times. Questions? Contact Paige Jacobs at pjacobs@georgefox.edu.

Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. All blood types and Power Red donors are urged to give now to prevent delays in medical care for patients in need.

Be a hero and donate on Friday, April 10, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Abby’s Pizza. If you are interested in signing up for a time slot, there are four ways to do so:

• Swing by our table in Canyon Commons on Monday, March 30, and Tuesday, March 31, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., as well as outside of the Bruin Den on Wednesday, April 1, and Thursday, April 2, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to sign up for a time to donate.
• Click here. 
• Go to redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code “GeorgeFox”
• Call 1-800-RED-CROSS

In appreciation for your donation, you will get $5 off a giant-size Abby’s pizza and a “Free Humankind” T-shirt!

To learn more about how your donation helps, check out Greg’s story and Molly’s story. If you have questions or concerns about eligibility or the blood drive, contact Marcella Margiotta at mmargiotta17@georgefox.edu or Abby Reeves at areeves18@georgefox.edu.

The School of Physical Therapy is looking for volunteers for a skin screening session on Wednesday, April 8, from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Roberts Center. Second-year physical therapy students, along with a medical doctor, will review your skin for any abnormalities.

If you have any skin concerns and would like to volunteer, contact Linda Dallof at ldallof@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2451.

Do you need some adventure for spring break? Come whitewater rafting with OREC on the Clackamas River on Saturday, March 21. This will be an awesome day on the water surrounded by iconic Pacific Northwest scenery.

YD Adventures will facilitate the trip and provide all river equipment. The trip cost is $35 and includes transportation. Sign up through IMLeagues.com.

This will be an all-day outing, so participants will need to pack a lunch and bring a change of clothes. Wetsuits and other river gear will be provided. Contact Keith Schneider at kschneid@georgefox.edu with questions.

On Wednesday, March 18, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Hoover 103, the American Enterprise Institute is hosting Discovery Institute Research Fellow Christopher Rufo.

Rufo has primarily researched cities, inequality and social capital. He produced America Lost, a feature documentary that explores life in three “forgotten American cities,” diving into the dramatic decline of the American interior.

Join us for a talk from Rufo and a Q&A session regarding the film. Hors d’oeuvres will be provided. Please RSVP here. Questions? Contact Anna Marshall at amarshall17@georgefox.edu.

George Fox has no reported cases of coronavirus. Please click the image at right to watch a short video on ways to prevent spread of the illness. More info is also available on our George Fox coronavirus website.