The Daily Bruin

Candidates for local Newberg/Dundee area office in the upcoming May elections will make their case to voters at a Candidates Forum tonight (Wednesday) starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Chehalem Cultural Center (415 E. Sheridan St.).

All four candidates for the Newberg School Board, including both David Russ and Andy Beyerly, who are running from Zone 1 (Dundee) in the only contested school board race this year, will participate in the school board forum, which starts at 5:30 p.m.

Four of the five candidates for three seats on the Chehalem Parks and Recreation Board will be invited to answer questions starting at about 6:30 p.m. (the fifth candidate is out of the state).

The public is invited to both forum sessions, which will be held in the new LaJoie Theater at the Cultural Center. The forums are co-sponsored by four non-partisan groups: the George Fox University Civility Project, the Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Newberg City Club, and the Newberg/Dundee United as Neighbors group.

For more information, contact any of the co-sponsoring groups. You can contact the Civility Project at civility@georgefox.edu.

Please take note of the Bruin Bookstore’s hours for the summer. We will be open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and closed Friday through Sunday.

The student life team is excited to host the Association for Christians in Student Development (ACSD) Annual Conference June 2-5. Some guests will begin arriving as early as May 28, with retreats and pre-conference workshops scheduled from May 30 to June 2.

We’re expecting more than 500 student life professionals from Christian colleges and universities across the U.S., Canada, and around the world. The conference also welcomes Christian professionals serving in student life roles at non-faith-based institutions.

As you encounter guests on campus during that week, we encourage you to extend a warm George Fox welcome. Many of these individuals have spent the past year pouring into others; this conference is a vital opportunity for them to be renewed, encouraged, and poured into themselves.

To view the conference schedule and details, please visit the event’s website. If you have questions, feel free to contact Sharia (Hays) Jones at shays@georgefox.edu or Mark Pothoff at mpothoff@georgefox.edu.

Portland Seminary invites you to join us as we celebrate the teaching and service of Dr. MaryKate Morse, professor emeritus of leadership and spiritual formation. We will be hosting a retirement reception for her this Friday, May 9, from 9 to 10 a.m. at 401 N. Meridian St., in Newberg.

Please swing by to wish MaryKate well!

When it comes to women’s health, one size does not fit all. Women’s health encompasses a wide range of physical, mental and emotional well-being concerns, recognizing the unique challenges faced across different life stages.

Each woman’s health journey is influenced by their individual genetics, lifestyle, and environmental factors. Read these tips on how to find the best care and how to prioritize your mental health.

Join Registered Dietitian Kayla and Chef Tim for a live Providence-hosted cooking class of spaghetti squash with basil pesto. This is a virtual live event hosted on Monday, May 19, from noon to 1 p.m. by Providence Basecamp. Sign up here.

Join the “In the Kitchen – Nutrition Education” class prepared by Providence Basecamp. In this month’s session, “Nutrition 101: Fats and Oils,” Registered Dietitian Jamie Libera (RD, LD, CCTD) explains the health benefits and the balancing of using fats and oils.

Our bodies need regular consumption of healthy fats for optimum functioning and to help lower risks of chronic disease. Learn about the key benefits and how to incorporate these healthy fats into our daily nutrition on Wednesday, May 14, from noon to 1 p.m. in this complimentary session. Click here to register.

Listen to Episode 25 of the Healthy Bites podcast by Providence Health Coaching on “Personal Journeys Through Perimenopause.”

Although perimenopause is a universal experience for women, it can also be confusing and difficult to navigate. In this episode, Will, Colleen, and Dr. Ruben Halperin welcome special guests Miriam Douthit of AVP Utilization Management and Nichole Guilfoy, a health management consultant, who share their personal journeys through perimenopause. Listen here.

Hello all!

The Hadlock Student Center has a few summer classes we will offer for those still around …

• Power Cycle: Mondays at 6 p.m.
• Full Body Burn: Fridays at 10 a.m.
• Employee Only Functional Fitness: Mondays and Wednesdays at noon

Visit this site to register. We hope you all can attend and take advantage of these great fitness classes!

Join Healthy Conversations, a virtual broadcast hosted by the Providence Health Institute and Providence Basecamp, at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3.

Guest speaker Dr. Kirsten Crowley, a pediatrician with the Providence Medical Group, will offer her expertise on the benefits of exposing children to healthy lifestyle behaviors and how this increases the likelihood of them continuing those behaviors into adulthood.

We will discuss key areas of focus for a well-balanced approach to social development, well-being, daily activity needs, and nutrition choices. Invite your family and friends. A Q&A session will be offered toward the end of the conversation.

Healthy Conversations is a quarterly broadcast that offers a unique yet ever-important conversation around modeling healthy behaviors within the home. When the whole family is included in the healthy lifestyle choices, the entire home benefits.

The Bridge Cafe will have summer hours starting this week. We will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday, however we will be closed today (Monday, May 5). We will offer a patio special every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Contact Katie Anderson at andersonk@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Don’t miss your chance! Today is the final day to sign up for “Cooking with Class.” We still have 10 spots open for next Tuesday, May 6, at noon in Canyon Commons, where you can create your very own personalized wellness bowl.

Learn how to combine delicious and nutritious ingredients like whole grains, fresh produce, and lean protein to craft meals that boost your energy, support your heart and vision, and help you be mindful of your sugar intake. Sign up now before it’s too late!

This summer, street improvements will impact those who use Fulton Street to access the campus. The city of Newberg has a street rehabilitation project planned for the second week of July. Two sections of the street will be completely closed that week, with the first closure starting on Monday, July 7.

To see a full explanation of the closure, including a map of the sections impacted, click on this link.

Come help out at the Newberg Peace Garden, which will help supply the Bruin Community Pantry with fresh produce. Here is when you can help:

• Today (Thursday), from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
• Saturday, May 3, from 9 a.m. to noon

We will be planting hedges and building raised beds both days. This is a tangible way to care for our neighbors and steward the resources of creation. Meet us at the garden, which is directly behind the Newberg First Presbyterian Church. Any amount of time you can give will help us finish this project.

Contact Justin Kauffman at jkauffman@georgefox.edu for more information.

We are pleased to announce the addition of two shuttle vans (akin to airport shuttles) to the university’s transportation resources. Please note that the operation of these vehicles is limited to approved faculty, staff and coaches, and necessitates specific training distinct from the existing university van training.

Current university van drivers whose departmental needs include shuttle van operation are invited to request training. The training program consists of an online orientation, followed by a one-on-one observation.

The university has also acquired passenger golf carts to facilitate guest transportation for campus tours and special events. Departments and individuals who foresee a benefit from golf cart certification are encouraged to register for the required training.

Starting today (Thursday), you can sign up for training here.

If you have any questions, reach out to Kim Knoernschild at 503-554-2011.

Make plans to join the inaugural “Friendly Walk” on Saturday, May 10, starting at 10 a.m. Gather in the plaza on the south side of the Chehalem Cultural Center (adjacent to Sheridan Street).

You will be formed into small teams of people (at least some of whom you won’t know), given a map of a suggested route, and sent off on about an hour’s walk, team by team. You will have information on key historical and cultural sites in downtown Newberg and on the George Fox campus, and will cooperate to complete items on a list of things to do, talk about, and find along the way.

On returning to the Cultural Center, teams will receive prizes, including a special prize if you can show photos or other evidence of each item on the to-do list.

Along the way you will learn about Newberg’s history, have fun, get some exercise, get to know some new people, help create a stronger network of friendly relationships in the community across ideological or other boundaries, and improve your ability to use disagreements to generate better ideas for a better community.

For more information, contact Ron Mock at civility@georgefox.edu

Why do Americans love C.S. Lewis? A presentation by Dr. Stephanie Derrick tackles the question, offering thought-provoking insights. Her keynote lecture is the second uploaded to a new YouTube channel featuring content from The Undiscovered C.S. Lewis Conference hosted on campus last fall – the largest academic conference on Lewis in history.

Be sure to subscribe to the channel and stay tuned for other stimulating keynote lectures that will be added in the coming weeks. You can also help promote it by sharing the channel, liking the video, and sharing the video.

Please drop by EHS 206 between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. today (Thursday) to wish Vetta Berokoff a fond farewell! She is retiring after 18 years at George Fox. Swing by to say goodbye and to thank her. Refreshments will be served.

Please join us for a farewell celebration in honor of Kathy Harris today (Thursday) from 2 to 4 p.m. in the performing arts offices.

All faculty, staff and students are invited to attend and wish Kathy well in her future endeavors. We will be serving cake and refreshments. We hope to see you there!

Please also help in sending her off in love by sharing with her a memory, well wishes, or even just a big “Thank you!” You can do so at this link.

Want to be part of a fun show? Consider performing in our stunning amphitheater this August in the Department of Performing Arts’ production of William Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors.

Auditions are open to George Fox students, employees, alumni and community members who are high school age and older! They will be from 6 to 10 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday) in five-minute audition slots. Rehearsals will begin in late July. You can sign up for a time slot here.

For more information, email Ben Tissell at btissell@georgefox.edu.