The Daily Bruin

Got aches and pains? Need to recover from an injury? Want to improve your balance, strength or endurance? George Fox’s physical therapy students are hosting a free physical therapy clinic for all those interested on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays between May 2 and June 7!

We are looking for people who want services for all kinds of conditions, including but not limited to general aches and pains, chronic pain, orthopedic surgery, balance/falls, pelvic floor, concussion management, sports injuries, neurological events, vestibular, general deconditioning, pediatrics, cardiovascular, and more. The DPT students are eager to serve you!

Please fill out this Google interest form and you will be contacted to be scheduled. The clinic is located in the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd.). Thank you!

Please contact Catherine Enger at physicaltherapy@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Calling all gardeners! Join the Stewards of Sustainability Club tomorrow (Tuesday) at 4 p.m. at the on-campus garden to plant seedlings we potted earlier this year. There will be equal parts getting your hands dirty and having fun as we introduce our little green buddies to their new sunny space!

Please come dressed in something warm that you won’t mind having a bit of dirt on. We’re excited to see you there! The garden is located near the Kelsey House.

Feel free to reach out to Chloe Wachsmuth at cwachsmuth22@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Providence Health Plan members, save the date for a Lunch n’ Learn virtual session, scheduled for Tuesday, April 23, at noon! This month, as part of our financial wellbeing journey, we’ll focus on how to become a better consumer of healthcare services, ensuring that you make the most out of your benefits while staying informed about your options.

Here are the key topics we’ll be covering:

• Know your benefits: Learn how to maximize your benefits by understanding your coverage in detail.
• Choose an in-network provider: Discover the advantages of staying in-network and how it impacts your benefits.
• Utilize preventive care benefits: Understand how to make use of preventive care services covered by Providence to maintain good health.
• Maximize pharmacy benefits: Learn strategies to get the most out of your pharmacy benefits, including obtaining a 90-day supply of maintenance medications.
• Access appropriate care: Gain insights into knowing when and where to seek care for your health needs.
• Compare costs: Use our treatment cost calculator to estimate the costs of your treatment and make informed decisions about your healthcare.

These sessions are designed to empower you with knowledge that can positively impact both your health and your financial well-being. Please mark your calendars and join us for this informative session. Join the session through this link. For more information, check out this flier.

Contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu with any questions.

April is Financial Literacy Month and this week, Monday, April 8, through Friday, April 12, is America Saves Week.

This is a great time to acknowledge that we all have room to grow when it comes to financial matters, so let’s take advantage of this special month and commit to learning more!

Fun and educational materials are available to you on a special Nationwide web page, including an interactive quiz and a family-friendly activity book. You can even enter a sweepstakes for a $25 gift card.

Find out more here.

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

Join us in-person or online for a lecture by Ernest Bonat, a data analytics adjunct faculty member, on how to become a data scientist. Join us in Roberts 103 on Tuesday, April 16, at noon as we demystify the process and empower you to turn your aspirations into reality.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional looking to pivot into this dynamic field or a student contemplating your career options, this presentation offers invaluable insights and actionable steps to help you navigate the complex landscape of data science.

This event will cover the following topics:

• Occupational employment and wages
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) definitions
• Main available ML jobs
• Data scientist degrees
• Required knowledge needed to become a data scientist
• Python vs R programming for data science applications
• Latest AI development technologies
• ML Deep Learning project demo for genomics in live science

Lunch and beverages will be provided! Please let us know you’re coming by completing this RSVP by April 15.

Questions? Contact Aurae Beidler at abeidler@georgefox.edu.

Come explore, learn and ignite your passion for safety alongside colleagues and experts at the university’s Safety Day tomorrow (Tuesday)! Join us anytime between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Canyon Commons 102.

The event will bring together multiple teams and vendors who are deeply invested in caring for our workplace safety. By fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange among these stakeholders, the event plays a pivotal role in cultivating a robust safety culture at our university, ensuring the well-being of all staff and students.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance our workplace safety culture together and have some fun, too. See you there!

Feel free to reach out to Michelle Rhea at mrhea@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is hosting Bruin Preview on campus today (Friday). With over 800 visitors expected, we’re asking George Fox students and employees to help extend the Be Known promise throughout the day.

This will be one of our largest events to date! Here’s what you can keep in mind:

• Use street parking instead of campus parking lots. Guests will be arriving this morning between 7:30 and 8:15 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, and HMS from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tour groups will be viewing dorm lobbies and a room in each dorm.
• Plan for a busier-than-usual lunch in Canyon Commons. Guests will be going through the main servery lines and will eat in the main dining area. If you see a family looking for a spot to sit, invite them to join you and help direct them to their next activity.
• Offer a helping hand with directions to students and their families!

Thank you for helping our visitors feel welcome!

For questions, email visit@georgefox.edu or call Lauren Hill at 503-554-2245.

The Stewards of Sustainability Club is hosting a presentation by members of the Citizens’ Climate Lobby, a nonprofit advocacy organization that works to develop nonpartisan policies to address climate change.

This informational talk will provide an overview explanation of a few different climate change mitigation policies, how they come up with and evaluate their policies, and what it is like to address these issues at local and national levels.

If you are interested in learning about how you can use your voice to fight climate change, how the lobbying process works, or how to successfully and civilly collaborate with people across the political spectrum, come listen to the presentation on Thursday, April 11, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in EHS 125.

Questions? Email Lilly McAfee at lmcafee19@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 next Friday, April 12, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. in Hoover 203.

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

Hello! We are a community outreach team from George Fox’s BUSN 250 class who are raising funds to support StandUpGirl.com, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support to pregnant people and new parents.

A significant expense for Stand Up Girl is the free educational courses they provide, which include a range of topics, including preparing for pregnancy, caring for toddlers, and practical instructions such as how to bottle feed and change diapers.

We are kindly asking the George Fox community to consider donating to help cover the expense of these courses. Even a small amount helps to provide resources for struggling parents, both locally and nationally.

You can donate using this link. Thank you for your support!

Questions? Contact Bernadette Curl at bcurl21@georgefox.edu.

Bon Appétit at George Fox invites your elementary school-aged kids (K-5) to the kitchen for a culinary workshop featuring lessons in healthy eating and cooking on Thursday, April 18, from 5 to 7 p.m.

Your kids will roll up their sleeves alongside our chefs and educators and learn how fresh fruits and vegetables can be transformed into a healthy meal. Class will finish with a delicious Healthy Kids picnic. This class is free, but space is limited to 25 participants. Participation in this event is restricted to George Fox faculty and staff and their children. Sign up here.

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

The Pre-College Summer Institute invites high school students to join us on campus this summer from Sunday, June 23, to Friday, June 28.

Participants will experience living and learning at Oregon’s top private university and spark a vision for the future. Plus, they’ll earn a $1,000 annual scholarship to George Fox at the completion of the program!

Students will:

• Earn college credit in an immersive learning environment
• Learn from George Fox professors
• Live on campus for a week and get a taste of college life
• Enjoy a variety of evening activities, from outdoor recreation to worship night
• Meet new friends who share interests
• Explore a future career and calling

High schoolers can get started by visiting the Pre-College Summer Institute page and choose one of the following tracks:

• Art & Design: Made to Make It
• Anatomy for Pre-Health Professions
• Engineering: Designing and Making
• Entrepreneurship Bootcamp
• Exploring Biotechnology
• Fox Film Workshop
• Liberation Scholars
• Nursing Institute
• Theatre Workshop and Showcase

Register today!

Financial literacy for teens and young adults is crucial, as it equips them with the knowledge and skills needed to make informed financial decisions, setting a foundation for their future financial well-being. Invite your younger family members to join this free webinar provided by our Employee Assistance Program.

Young adults are primed to soak in new information. It’s a great time to guide them to money management techniques that can last a lifetime. Attendees will learn how to manage money effectively, prepare for common upcoming bills, open checking and savings accounts, establish credit (and how to use it wisely), and look at investing options.

This virtual webinar will be available on both Tuesday, April 9, and Friday, April 19, with a morning option at 10:30 a.m. or an evening session at 5:30 p.m. Reserve a seat here.

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

Join Providence Basecamp and registered dietitian Jamie as she helps you learn the nutritional basics through a monthly virtual lunch-time conversation. These talks focus on helping you gain knowledge and learn tools to help you with heart-healthy cooking.

On Wednesday, April 10, from noon to 12:30 p.m., Jamie will be focusing on the topic of plant-based eating and its many benefits for our health and the environment. Learn more and register here.

Feel free to reach out to Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Feeling isolated or lonely can intensify feelings of stress, anxiety, and even depression. Canopy is here to provide you with a safety net, offering a range of free and confidential services such as counseling, instant access to webinars, and personalized coaching to enhance social skills and workplace relationships. With Canopy you’re never alone. Check out the April flier here.

Not sure where to start? Use “My Plan,” our virtual care navigator, for personalized recommendations and connections to resources.

Try the enhanced scheduling portal for effortless browsing and booking of appointments and customized counselor searches tailored to your specific needs and preferences.

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

The Bruin Bookstore is having a spring clearance sale. Shop tech accessories discounted up to 75% or check out clothes and gifts for up to 50% off! Enjoy this clearance event through Saturday, April 27.

Shop 24 hours online or swing by the Bruin Bookstore during our regular hours:

• Monday through Thursday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Questions? Email Kristin McGuirk at kmcguirk@georgefox.edu.

Interested in pursuing a career in healthcare? The vocation of the healer is a high and rewarding calling. But did you know that doctors and nurses experience higher-than-average levels of moral distress, burnout and depression?

A new yearlong program, from 2024 to 2025, is designed for undergraduate students who desire to develop character virtues that will help them flourish as human beings while pursuing careers in healthcare.

A small cohort of future healthcare leaders will be accepted into this new program. Students will meet monthly (six to eight times) for food, fellowship and mentorship with Professor Travis Pickell and select Christian healthcare professionals from the area. Students are expected to complete the entire program to earn academic credit (two credits total) and a certificate of completion.

If interested, apply here. The application deadline is Saturday, April 20.

Faculty: If you would like to nominate a student or have any questions, email Travis Pickell at tpickell@georgefox.edu.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting Bruin Preview on campus tomorrow (Friday). With over 800 visitors expected, we’re asking George Fox students and employees to help extend the Be Known promise throughout the day.

This will be one of our largest events to date! Here’s what you can keep in mind:

• Use street parking instead of campus parking lots. Guests will be arriving on campus tomorrow morning between 7:30 and 8:15 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, and HMS from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tour groups will be viewing dorm lobbies and a room in each dorm.
• Plan for a busier-than-usual lunch in Canyon Commons. Guests will be going through the main servery lines and will eat in the main dining area. If you see a family looking for a spot to sit, invite them to join you and help direct them to their next activity.
• Offer a helping hand with directions to students and their families!
• We have 85 prospective students who have opted to stay overnight tonight (Thursday) before the main event! Be mindful and welcoming of prospective students to be in your on-campus living areas starting at 5:30 p.m.

Thank you for helping our visitors feel welcome!

For questions, email visit@georgefox.edu or call Lauren Hill at 503-554-2245.

The university’s performing arts department invites you to a series of concerts in the coming week. All events will be held in Bauman Auditorium and are free unless noted. Here is the schedule:

• Tonight (Thursday), the university’s Jazz Ensemble, Concert Choir and Chamber Singers will perform at the Bruin Preview Concert at 7:30 p.m.
• This Saturday, April 6, a faculty bassoon recital featuring Sam Rhoton is scheduled for 2 p.m.
• On Monday, April 8, the talents of 13 musicians will be on display in a 7:30 p.m. Honors Concert, highlighting their hard work, dedication and artistic growth over the past year.
• On Thursday, April 11, the university’s Worship Ensemble will lead a night of contemporary worship beginning at 7:30 p.m.
• Next week culminates with a performance of Mozart’s Coronation Mass on Sunday, April 14, at 3 p.m. The concert is free for George Fox students and employees, as well as children. Additional tickets can be purchased here.

Immerse yourself in a special night under the stars as we honor the birthday of one of history’s greatest writers! George Fox’s Shakespeare acting class, alongside members of the Newberg and George Fox community, will perform monologues and scenes, both poignant and hilarious.

Performances with take place in our outdoor amphitheater (or Wood-Mar Auditorium if it is actively raining) on Tuesday, April 23, at 7:30 p.m.

Join us in the audience or take part in the celebration! All are invited to perform their favorite piece by “The Bard” or simply enjoy as a spectator. To sign up as a performer, visit this link. Don’t miss this delightful evening of Shakespeare and community!

Feel free to reach out to Ben Tissell at btissell@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.