The Daily Bruin

Come join us for Quaker worship Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 11 to 11:30 a.m. in the university’s chapel. Mark Condo, pastor of Reedwood Friends Church in Portland, will open the meeting with a brief devotional. SpiL credit will be available.

Questions? Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

The Faculty Development Office is offering teaching and learning microgrants to give faculty the chance to learn something new about teaching, student learning, or evidence-based practices in their discipline.

Through this investment, we hope to cultivate a community of practice that prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion.

The award amount will be up to $500. Click here to apply.

The application deadline is Friday, Feb. 13. The awards will be announced by Friday, Feb. 20.

Questions? Contact our office at facultydevelopment@georgefox.edu.

Support the Engineering Missions Club (EMC) on its trip to Guatemala this spring break! The EMC is a student-led club dedicated to using engineering and design skills to serve.

We will be selling Valentine’s Day gifts on the quad this Monday, Feb. 9, from 11 a.m. to noon, including chocolates and handmade bars of soap.

Questions? Contact Brady Drew at bdrew22@georgefox.edu.

The Bruin Community Pantry will be closed on Thursday, Feb. 12, and Friday, Feb. 13, due to the mid-semester holiday. Additionally, DHS (SNAP benefits) will not be available on Feb 12. due to this closure.

DHS will be at the pantry on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Join Xiaoyan Huang, MD, from the Providence Heart Institute for an insightful virtual webinar dedicated to keeping your heart healthy long after Heart Month concludes.

While February brings cardiovascular health to the forefront, this session focuses on the everyday habits and sustainable lifestyle shifts that reduce risk and boost well-being throughout the entire year. Don’t miss this chance to gain expert advice on the many ways to keep your heart thriving through every season.

The seminar will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 17, from 11 to 11:45 a.m. Click here to register.

Questions? Contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.

We’re partnering with Bon Appétit for our upcoming Cultural Celebration, and we want YOUR help!

Do you have a dish that represents your culture, family tradition or heritage? Submit a recipe or menu idea and help us highlight the incredible diversity of our campus community. This will be part of a weeklong celebration of culture leading to the IRC and Res Life-sponsored Cultural Celebration.

We know that food tells stories – stories of home, family, celebration and tradition. We want to know your story! The staff at the Bon are eager to feature dishes that are significant to you so the whole campus can celebrate them together.

Click here to fill out the form. Submissions are due by Sunday, Feb. 8. 

Questions? Reach out to Victoria Cole at vcole@georgefox.edu.

Come to the Maker Hub on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 1 to 4 p.m. to make baby blankets for St. Vincent Medical Center. Enjoy community while gifting tangible love to families who are experiencing newborn death. These blankets swaddle their babies while saying goodbye, and are often the only gift their baby will ever receive.

Materials are provided (or you can bring your own). Please RSVP here so enough materials are available. Donations of yarn, hooks, needles and completed blankets are appreciated. Click this link for more information.

Questions? Contact Teresa Arnold at tarnold@georgefox.edu.

¿Quieres hablar Español? The English Department welcomes you today (Tuesday) to La Sobremesa – casual Spanish conversation practice with peers and faculty. Join us every Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. in the Armstrong House; all language levels are welcome!

We hope to see you there. Questions? ¿Preguntas? Contact Arabelle Bruner at abruner24@georgefox.edu.

There’s still time! The Wineskin is extending its submission deadline, so you now have until midnight on Sunday, Feb. 8, to submit your poetry, prose, or photography for a chance to be published.

The theme of our 2026 issue is “Oasis.” We want to know what that means to you. It can be as literal or as abstract as you’d like; it’s up to you.

Submitting your response to this prompt is entry into the competition. One submission will be chosen from each department as a winner. The winner will receive $10 and be featured as the department winner in the publication.

Submit your piece through this link. Questions? Contact Shae Olazaran at solazaran22@georgefox.edu.

The Nationwide FutureFit Virtual Financial Fair concludes at the end of this week, on Friday, Feb 6.

If you have not yet participated, we encourage you to take advantage of this interactive 3D experience. It is a streamlined, user-friendly platform designed to help you evaluate your retirement options and refine your long-term financial strategy – all without the need to manage new accounts or passwords.

Why participate? FutureFit is a theme focused on forward thinking and helping you commit to preparing for your financial and retirement future. Additionally, by participating in the challenge, you will be entered for a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card and exclusive Nationwide gear.

How to join the challenge:

1. Click here to enter the Virtual Financial Fair
2. Click the “Join the Competition” button
3. Add your name to the leaderboard to secure entry into the prize drawings

We hope you find this experience valuable as you plan for your financial future.

Questions? Contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.

Join us tomorrow (Wednesday) from 11 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. in the university chapel for worship after the manner of Friends, where we create the space to attend to the leadings of the present Christ, through the Holy Spirit, as we gather in his name. There will be SpiL credit available.

Questions? Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting the first weekend of Scholarship Summit on campus today! With around 600 visitors expected, 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:

• Plan to park at Steve’s Auto, the Morse lot, or use street parking this morning. Guests will be arriving between 8 and 8:45 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 serving 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.

Do you have a student who is not only doing well in your course but also naturally helps their peers succeed? The Academic Resource Center is looking for ARC Consultants for the 2026-2027 academic year. We welcome all majors to apply.

We’re looking for relatable, supportive peers who can coach others in general academics and writing. If you’ve noticed a student with a 3.0+ GPA who has a heart for helping others, please encourage them to apply, or send their name to Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu.

The job opens on Handshake on Monday, Feb. 2. Applications close on Friday, March 6.

Please remember to bring your George Fox ID card when visiting the Hadlock Student Center. We’ve noticed more staff arriving without theirs lately, but a quick scan is needed for entry. This helps us ensure your liability waiver is current and allows us to track facility usage stats accurately. Thanks for your help!

Questions? Contact Kelsey Cantrall at kcantrall@georgefox.edu. 

Join us again or for the first time as we gather every other Thursday in Armstrong House to share conversation and practice speaking German. All levels are welcome!

We will meet from 1 to 2 p.m. on the following Thursdays:

• Jan. 29
• Feb. 12
• Feb. 26
• March 12
• April 9

Contact Susana Martinez at smartinez@georgefox.edu for more information.

Do you have questions, comments, concerns or training needs regarding BruinBuy? Please join us for our January BruinBuy roundtable today (Thursday) in the Millage building from 10 a.m. to noon.

If you have any questions or would like to hold a roundtable specifically for your department, please reach out to Patrick Culligan at pculligan@georgefox.edu or Frank Charles at fcharles@georgefox.edu.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting the first weekend of Scholarship Summit on campus tomorrow (Friday). With around 600 visitors expected, 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:

• Plan to park at Steve’s Auto, the Morse lot, or use street parking Friday morning. Guests will be arriving on campus between 8 and 8:45 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 serving 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.

The George Fox community and the general public are invited to attend the Woolman Peacemaking Forum on Tuesday, Feb. 10, hosted by the Center for Peace and Justice.

This engaging evening will feature dynamic speakers, with time built into each session for Q&A and meaningful dialogue. In these turbulent times, we hope you will join us for this timely and thoughtful conversation. You can attend in person in Hoover 105 or online via livestream.

Event Schedule:

• 3 to 8 p.m. – Nonprofit Expo and George Fox Art & Design Student Gallery
• 3:30 to 5 p.m. – Peacemakers Panel: “Beyond Violence: Where Hope Begins in a Broken World.”
  You can review the lineup of panelists and get the livestream link on the George Fox Woolman Forum webpage. Our guests have led global organizations, started nonprofits, and sat with the broken. They have served the vulnerable both locally and abroad, including in Syria, Israel-Palestine, Congo, Haiti, Los Angeles, Seattle, Portland, and beyond.
• 6 to 8 p.m. – Keynote Address: “How Can We Respond to Injustice in a Divided World?”
  Stephan and Belinda Bauman will explore the relationship biblical justice has with presence and peace through the lens of theology and neuroscience, using Isaiah 58 as a framework to explore what this means to us today.

Note: Chapel credit is available for students. Questions? Contact Hayley Fortner at hfortner@georgefox.edu.

In a world where staying connected often feels like being permanently plugged in, it’s easy to overlook the toll that constant screen time takes on our well-being.

While our devices are incredible tools for productivity, many of us spend more than double the recommended daily limit on our phones alone, leading to hidden stress and mental fatigue. This Wellness Wednesday, we invite you to explore the practice of a digital detox.

It’s not about abandoning technology altogether; it’s about making a conscious choice to step away and give your mind the space it needs to reset. By setting intentional boundaries, like silencing non-essential notifications or designating the dinner table as a tech-free zone, you allow yourself to trade mindless scrolling for mindful living.

The benefits of unplugging go far beyond just a break. When we silence the digital noise, we naturally lower our anxiety, sharpen our focus and significantly improve our sleep quality. Use those reclaimed minutes to rediscover a hobby, enjoy a walk outdoors, or engage in an uninterrupted conversation with a friend.

Remember, your internal battery needs recharging just as much as your phone does. By taking even a few hours to disconnect from the virtual world, you create the opportunity to reconnect more deeply with your passions and the people right in front of you.

How to Begin

1. Set clear boundaries. Decide on the duration of your detox and stick to it. Let family, friends and coworkers know when you’ll be unreachable.
2. Silence notifications. Switch off unnecessary notifications during your detox phase.
3. Create tech-free zones. Designate certain areas where the use of gadgets is prohibited, such as the dinner table or in bed.
4. Schedule offline activities. Use your detox time for joyful things like taking a walk, making something new, visiting with friends, or practicing mindful meditation.

Questions? Contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.

Don’t forget to register for today’s webinar: Part 2 of “How to Build Trust and Leadership with AI.” We will focus on the critical role social influence has on employee trust in the workplace.

New research from George Fox indicates that social influence is a key factor in strengthening trust around AI use. Join us today to explore these findings and learn actionable techniques for building trusting employee relationships around AI adoption.

Click here to register. Questions? Contact Sean Aker at saker@georgefox.edu.