The Daily Bruin

Come watch a broad collection of films made by George Fox students at the Fox Film Festival this Friday and Saturday!

On Friday, April 19, the showing will be hosted by the Cameo Theatre in downtown Newberg at 4 p.m. Tickets for the Cameo are $6 per person at the box office window.

A second showing will take place on Saturday, April 20, in Bauman Auditorium at 7 p.m. (no admission fee), with an awards ceremony to follow. This is a great opportunity to support student filmmakers and enjoy a night of creativity!

Questions? Email Amber Abrams at aabrams20@georgefox.edu.

Are you missing something? Please check our lost and found if you have misplaced items during spring term. We have a number of water bottles and miscellaneous items that will be donated at the end of term if not claimed.

Please call 503-554-2090 or stop by the Campus Public Safety office at 212 Carlton Way if you have any questions.

After 10 years of faithful service to George Fox, Steven Classen, professor of communication and cinematic arts and director of the School of Communication and Design, will be retiring.

To honor his time at the university, we’re hosting an open house in Lemmons 9 this Wednesday, April 17, from 3:30 to 5 p.m., with a short program taking place at 4 p.m. There will be food and drinks, as well as cards available to sign.

For more information, please reach out to Penny Martin at pmartin@georgefox.edu.

The Bridge Cafe will be adjusting its hours for the end of the school year to 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please see georgefox.cafebonappetit.com for the most up-to-date hours.

Questions? Contact Katie Anderson at andersonk@georgefox.edu.

The university’s theatre program invites you to two one-act student-directed shows, Women of Lockerbie and Hidden in This Picture, tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday, April 14, at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. Join us in Wood-Mar Auditorium for an entertaining night!

Feel free to reach out to Maya Van Aken at mvanaken21@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Theatre Professor Ben Tissell and alumnus James Pick will be performing their annual classical voice and piano recital for the George Fox Concert Choir on Monday, April 15, at 3 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

This free event features rarely performed musical settings of text from The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien. Ben and James will also perform Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Songs of Travel, text by Robert Louis Stevenson, making up an engaging 40-minute concert for longtime classical music fans and newbies alike!

Questions? Email Ben Tissell at btissell@georgefox.edu.

Want to learn to dance? Maybe enjoyed the City of Stars event? Maybe seen people swing dancing at various dances and said, “Whoa, that looks cool!”?

Have we got a deal for you: We’re teaching swing dancing with the George Fox Jazz Band tomorrow (Saturday) from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Stevens Atrium! Wear shoes you can move in and get ready for a night of big band jazz music. All are welcome!

Write rendriss21@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Come see the exhibitions of George Fox seniors throughout Newberg this month! The Department of Art & Design’s thesis exhibitions will open this Monday, April 15.

Exhibitions will be held at the Chehalem Cultural Center and at George Fox’s Lindgren and Minthorne galleries. Make sure to see them all before they close!

Mark your calendars for the following opportunities to engage with the artists during their talks and receptions.

• Opening reception and roundtable conversations: Tuesday, April 16, 4 to 6 p.m. at the galleries and Hoover 103
• Closing receptions: Friday, April 26, 4-5:30 p.m. at the galleries

The roundtable conversations – artist conversations about their work’s relationships to each other and their contexts – will be recorded live and published as listening guides available for the duration of the exhibition.

If you have any questions, please contact Seth Van Der Eems at svandereems@georgefox.edu or Chandler Brutscher at cbrutscher@georgefox.edu.

Do you need to relieve stress for this upcoming finals week? During the Spring Market, the Sources of Strength Club will be setting up a baby goat pen out on the quad!

Swing by on Friday, April 19, from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m. to pet some goats and learn about ways to strengthen yourself with us!

Feel free to reach out to Judah Gerards at jgerards22@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Join us for an unforgettable night filled with excitement and generosity! We’re hosting a charity auction to help the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students at George Fox travel to Uganda for their annual medical service trip!

The night will be filled with mouth-watering dinner and dessert, as well as both a silent and live auction where you can bid on a diverse selection of items, including gift contributions from local small businesses, companies, travel experiences, and more!

The auction will take place in Canyon Commons 101 this Saturday, April 13, from 5 to 8 p.m. All proceeds from the auction will support the DPT program’s medical service trip to Uganda, where the team will offer medical care to patients in rural communities. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives. Join us and support the cause!

Buy tickets here.

If you have any questions, please contact Taryn Conwell at tconwell22@georgefox.edu.

George Fox will be running a routine test of our FoxAlert text message midday on Friday, April 12. Students and employees should expect a text and email. This is the emergency alert system George Fox uses to get information out quickly. In the event of an actual emergency, you would be notified of further action to take.

If you don’t get a FoxAlert text message, make sure your emergency contact information is updated. Your cell phone number may not be in the FoxAlert system.

To update your campus emergency contact info for text alerts, follow these instructions:

1. Log in to your My.GeorgeFox account.
2. Click on “Profile.”
3. Click on “Contact Details.”
4. Make sure your cell phone number is listed under the phone section or click the plus button to type in your number.
5. You must choose your cell and click “Preferred” to receive text alerts.
6. Click “Save” to make sure your cell phone number is added to the text messaging on the FoxAlert system.

Contact Carly Reumann at creumann@georgefox.edu it you have any questions.

Are you curious about climate change and its solutions? Do you like free cookies? Come to EHS 125 today (Thursday) at 5:30 p.m. to eat cookies with the Stewards of Sustainability Club and listen to a presentation on how climate change is fought at state and national levels.

We will be welcoming members of the local chapter of the Citizens’ Climate Lobby to talk about different policies that work to mitigate climate change and provide a behind-the-scenes view on how those policies are created.

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

Embark on a creative journey into the world of crochet with our Intro to Crochet class at the Hadlock Student Center on Monday, April 15, at 7 p.m.! Whether you’re a complete novice or looking to refine your skills, this class is perfect for anyone eager to learn the art of crochet.

No prior experience is necessary; just bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to learn! We will provide all the materials needed, including yarn and crochet hooks. In addition to practicing your skills, you’ll also have the opportunity to connect with fellow crochet enthusiasts in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Feel free to reach out to Jacob Loomis at jloomis@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Interested in rock climbing? Want to meet cool people and score a George Fox beanie? Join us (faculty and staff) on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from around 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Hadlock climbing wall!

All levels and experiences are welcome. It’s a fantastic opportunity to enjoy this exhilarating sport in a safe environment while mingling with folks from different departments and offices on campus. Hurry in for your free beanie while supplies last; they will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis.

See you at the wall! Email David Martinez at dmartinez@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

You are invited to enjoy a performance of Mozart’s Coronation Mass on Sunday, April 14, at 3 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

Employees and students may obtain one complimentary ticket by using their George Fox email address. Otherwise, tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for seniors. Kids are free. Students may also show their ID at the door. You can purchase tickets here.

Questions? Contact Kathy Harris at kharris@georgefox.edu.

Join us as we embark on a journey to boost your financial wellness this April in celebration of National Financial Literacy month. Through a series of engaging videos, practical tools and expert tips, our goal is to deepen your understanding of budgeting, saving and investing. We’ll guide you toward becoming savvy healthcare consumers and help you set achievable financial goals.

Recognizing the profound impact of financial stability on our emotional, physical and spiritual well-being, let’s explore how financial health intertwines with every facet of our lives. Check out this week’s resources here.

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

Nursing students are collecting baby clothes for Hope Clinic in Salem, a recent clinical location of theirs. Hope Clinic needs diapers sizes 5 to 6 and infant/children’s clothes up to size 5T. They would also be grateful for any other baby items and maternity clothing!

Beginning today (Wednesday), items can be donated in Roberts outside of Office 139. Donations will be accepted until Wednesday, April 24.

Questions? Contact Payton Walker at pwalker21@georgefox.edu.

Join the Arts & Crafts Club for our last event of the semester! Create your own colorful T-shirts and more at our tie-dye event this Friday, April 12, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. in Hoover 203.

All are welcome to attend! Supplies and items to dye will be provided, but you are more than welcome to bring your own things to dye.

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

The George Fox volleyball team is hosting a bake sale fundraiser tomorrow (Thursday)! Come by the Murdock Library between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to hang out and grab some baked goods.

We hope to see you tomorrow! If you are unable to stop by, but would like to donate, you may visit this link.

Feel free to reach out to Addison Hawes at ahawes21@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Join us for an unforgettable night filled with excitement and generosity! We’re hosting a charity auction to help the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students at George Fox travel to Uganda for their annual medical service trip!

The night will be filled with mouth-watering dinner and dessert, as well as both a silent and live auction where you can bid on a diverse selection of items, including gift contributions from local small businesses, companies, travel experiences, and more!

The auction will take place in Canyon Commons 101 this Saturday, April 13, from 5 to 8 p.m. All proceeds from the auction will support the DPT program’s medical service trip to Uganda, where the team will offer medical care to patients in rural communities. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives. Join us and support the cause!

Buy tickets here.

If you have any questions, please contact Taryn Conwell at tconwell22@georgefox.edu.