The Daily Bruin

If you’re wondering how to thrive in turbulent times like these and build bridges across political divides, you should come hear longtime George Fox faculty members Mark and Lisa McMinn talk about their latest book, An Invitation to Slow.

Starting at 6:30 p.m. in EHS 102 this Thursday, April 10, the McMinns will talk with George Fox Civility Project Director Ron Mock about their book. They will focus especially on their chapters about empathy, humility and gratitude, which have important implications for navigating these difficult times and communicating with robust civility. There will be time for questions and comments from those attending the event.

Reach out to Ron at rmock@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Relationships can be complicated, but there are tools to help them flourish. Join us this Thursday, April 10, at 5 p.m. in the FoxHole for light snacks as counselor Katie Wise shares about the warning signs of abusive relationships, how to create healthy boundaries, and how to support yourself or others experiencing abuse or assault. You can learn more here.

Contact Crystal McGowen at cmcgowen@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Alpha Psi Omega and the theatre department invite you to a night (or a matinee!) of student-directed one-act plays. The double feature of The Sins of Prince Saradine (directed by Atalia Fisher) and The Lottery (directed by Daniel Beals) will make you laugh and keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end.

These Second Stage shows run for one hour and will be presented on Saturday, April 12, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 13, at 2 p.m. in Wood-Mar Auditorium, located on the third floor of EHS. No ticket is required for entry, and admission is free. See you there!

Contact Ellie Heerwagen at eheerwagen22@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The Deep Dive faculty retreat registration deadline is coming up! Register now for one of the best ways to conclude the academic year. The “Deep Dive” offers the opportunity to work on a project, delve into research, or dedicate time to a course in a serene and inspiring environment.

In addition to solo work, you can collaborate, rest, and play with your colleagues. For a more reflective experience, a self-guided spiritual retreat is available. Of the faculty who attended last year, 95% said they would return, and one faculty member wrote that it was their best experience in nine years at George Fox.

Here is the basic info:

• Dates: Monday, May 12 (4 p.m. check-in) to Thursday, May 15 (9 a.m. checkout)
• Location: Washington Family Ranch, 1 Muddy Road, Antelope, Oregon
• Rooms: Lodging assignments are dependent on tracks. Most people will be sharing a room with one person.

Tracks

• Track One: Guided intensive to work collaboratively on your first Faculty Growth Plan
• Track Two: Guided intensive to work collaboratively on your Third-Year Review Portfolio
• Self-guided: Open to all faculty to work on a professional project

The registration deadline is Friday, April 18. Questions? Email Michelle Kang at mkang@georgefox.edu.

Join us tomorrow (Wednesday) in the chapel from 11 to 11:30 a.m. for a time of worship, listening to God’s Spirit, and seeking to discern God’s truth together. Paul Anderson will be hosting. Chapel credit will be offered.

Please reach out to Paul at panderso@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join the George Fox worship ensemble and choir for a night of worship and prayer this Thursday, April 10, at 7:30 pm in Bauman. Chapel credit is available for students. See you there!

A group of George Fox business students are excited to announce an exciting adoption fundraiser in support of a local Newberg family! The event is set from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, at Northwest Christian Church (2315 Villa Road).

The event will hold a silent auction featuring a variety of donated goods from local businesses and individuals alike. Think movie packages, homemade goods, coffee bundles, and lots of desserts!

There will also be a chili cook-off competition to win a brand new ($600-plus value) recliner! It costs $15 to enter the contest, and $5 to buy a vote.

If you want to show off your chili recipe, make sure to invite some friends to vote for you, and you’ll increase your chances of winning the recliner! Most importantly, all of the funds will be put toward giving a local family relief in their adoption process.

If you’d like to sign up, please contact Luka at 541-405-0066, or get in touch with Asher Cummings at acummings23@georgefox.edu for more details!

Join us for a special Pilates & Cycle Fusion class – our last ride with Hannah and Eden before they graduate! This dynamic 60-minute session blends 30 minutes of high-energy cycling with 30 minutes of core-strengthening Pilates, giving you the best of both worlds.

We’ll meet at 4 p.m. on Monday, April 14, in Hadlock. Sign up here.

Cycle: Your cycling section will be an intense, music-driven ride that will get your heart pumping and legs burning. Expect intervals, sprints, and climbs to challenge your endurance and power.

Pilates: Transition to the mat for a deep-core workout, focusing on stability, flexibility and strength. Flow through controlled movements that enhance posture, mobility and muscle tone.

Whether you’re here for the sweat or to celebrate Hannah and Eden’s last Fusion, this workout will leave you feeling strong, energized and inspired! Don’t miss this chance to ride, move and say farewell to two instructors who have been with us for three years!

Contact Eden at edelvalle21@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Please come help support nursing’s Kenya Serve Trip team! Join in over an hour of yoga and intentional tea time beginning at 3:30 p.m. in Hadlock on Saturday, April 12.

The cost is $25 at the door, and your donation goes to help the costs of our serve trip to help those with limited access to healthcare in Kenya!

Contact Mitzy Steward at msteward23@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Everyone is invited to an AI mini-workshop on co-creating, rather than automating your writing. Come explore how AI can be used to support all stages of your writing process with Holly Shelton in Canyon Commons 103 this Wednesday, April 9, from 12:05 to 12:45 p.m.

Bring your lunch for some bite-size learning (you’re welcome to arrive early to eat and chat). A $25 Amazon gift card will be given to two random student attendees.

This session is targeted toward students, but employees are welcome to attend.

Contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu with any questions.

We will be having spring baptisms on Wednesday, April 23, right after the “Be With” chapel at 9:30 p.m. If you are interested in being baptized please email Jamie Johnson at jamiej@georgefox.edu as soon as possible.

Come one, come all, for an evening of live jazz music and East Coast swing dancing tomorrow (Saturday) at 7 p.m. in the Stevens atrium!

This event is open to anyone regardless of dance experience, and we will offer lessons for those who want to learn. Dress code is 1920s-’40s inspired (extra points if you look like you walked off the set of The Great Gatsby).

If you have questions, contact Rowan Endriss at rendriss21@georgefox.edu.

Come explore with Mark and Lisa McMinn how their latest book, An Invitation to Slow, adds to our understanding of civility and the role civility plays in building a good life. The session will be in EHS 102 starting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 10.

The McMinns, both longtime members of the George Fox University faculty, highlight the virtues of empathy, humility and gratitude (among others) as keys to a healthy, satisfying and productive life. They will explore with George Fox Civility Project director Ron Mock what those virtues offer communities working to treat their disagreements as gifts for community betterment.

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

Recently, the Bruin Community Pantry has found itself low on food, and we in the English department want to support the pantry and all George Fox students by holding a food drive today (Friday) and next week, April 7-11, at Armstrong House. These are the most needed items:

• Soups
• Chili
• Canned meat
• Boxed or canned meals like rice or pasta
• Canned fruit

If you’d like to support this effort, we’ve got some literary incentive for you, too. Each day next week, we’ll have a poll for you to vote on with the food you bring. Here’s how it works: two boxes, two categories, and your voter’s freedom.

These are the categories:

• Friday, April 4: Harry Potter vs. The Lord of the Rings
• Monday, April 7: Audiobook vs. physical book
• Tuesday, April 8: Austen vs. Brontë
• Wednesday, April 9: Poem vs. novel
• Thursday, April 10: Inklings vs. everyone else
• Friday, April 11: Reading vs. TikTok

Have strong feelings? Make your voice heard (and food eaten) by stopping by Armstrong next week to vote and support our pantry. We’ll release the winners at the end of next week, so be sure to put your eggs (and other foodstuffs) in the right basket.

If you have questions, please contact Melanie Springer Mock, professor of English, at mmock@georgefox.edu.

We’ve got a few spots left at 9 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. at our April 16 second-year DPT spine evaluation day. Let us take a look and provide you with strategies to help you feel better! It’s completely free! Sessions are about 45 minutes, and a licensed PT will be present.

Email Li-Zandre Philbrook at lphilbrook@georgefox.edu to claim your spot.

The cost of groceries keeps going up, putting a strain on family budgets and creating stress right along with it. It’s easy to feel powerless and discouraged these days.

The good news: You can actually do a lot to help yourself. Check out these tips on how to make the most of the food you buy.

• One of the trickiest parts of grocery shopping is choosing produce. Learn how to tell if a fruit or vegetable is ripe and discover other ways to get optimal value from your produce.
• Reducing food waste isn’t just about cleaning your plate; it’s about making food last as long as possible. Learn how to eat fresh and waste less by starting with common foods like apples, berries, cheese, nuts, flour and whole grains.

Want to learn more about sustainable eating practices? The Wellness Committee invites you to explore a variety of online resources from Cafe Bon Appetit and savethefood.com. You’ll learn how to incorporate global flavors into your meal and turn your plate into a colorful palette of nutrients – and you’ll discover a dinner party calculator that will allow you to create the perfect menu.

George Fox Give Day is here! There are over 50 amazing departments, teams and programs competing for the $5,000 prize. Click here for real-time updates on who’s in the lead.

You can also share the link with others, as every gift gets your department one step closer to the prize. And don’t forget to encourage students to enjoy the Give Day Festival happening today (Thursday) from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the quad.

We are seeking participants for a psychoeducational workshop based on the Hold Me Tight curriculum developed by Dr. Sue Johnson and tailored to include stepfamily dynamics. The workshop will be facilitated by local psychologist Dr. Shaun Davis on May 17-18 at George Fox University.

The cost of participation as part of the research study is only $100, a 90% discount off of the full price. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable insights and tools for strengthening emotional connections within relationships.

If you are interested in participating, please contact Lori Best at lbest19@georgefox.edu for further details.

George Fox presents a monthly opportunity to secure your financial future: free, personalized retirement consultations right here on campus. These sessions, offered by a dedicated retirement specialist from Nationwide, provide a confidential, no-pressure space to get expert advice on everything from your current financial standing to long-term retirement strategies.

We understand that retirement planning can feel daunting, but these consultations are designed to simplify the process and give you the peace of mind that comes with a well-informed plan. By taking just a little time out of your work day, you’ll gain valuable insight into how to maximize your savings and ensure a comfortable retirement.

This month’s sessions are on Wednesday, April 16. Sign up here and take a proactive step toward your financial well-being.