The Daily Bruin

The School of Physical Therapy is looking for volunteers for a basic skills session on Wednesday, April 10, from 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. in the Roberts Center.

First-year physical therapy students will take your blood pressure and test your range of motion and strength. Helpful stretches and exercises will be taught. This session will help them to prepare for their first clinical rotation.

If you would like to volunteer, please contact Linda Dallof at ldallof@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2451.

All Newberg, Portland, Salem and Redmond offices will be closed this Friday, March 29, for the spring break holiday. The Newberg and Portland libraries and bookstores also will be closed Friday and through the weekend.

The climbing wall is offering new sections of its Lead Climbing and School of Rock: Intro to Climbing Movement classes in April.

Lead climbing sections will run on Tuesdays at 5 p.m. and Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. School of Rock will be held on Mondays at 4 p.m., with a women’s exclusive class on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Both courses run for four weeks.

Additional class details and signup information can be found on IMLeagues.com. Questions? Contact Emma Jorgensen at ejorgensen16@georgefox.edu or Keith Schneider at kschneid@georgefox.edu.

This summer the university’s physical therapy department is taking a medical service trip to Ghana and Uganda to serve a diverse and less privileged community.

To help raise funds for the trip, we are hosting a banquet on Saturday, April 6, at 5 p.m. in Canyon Commons. Tickets are $25 and include dinner and a silent auction.

If you are interested in joining us, please contact John Miller at Johnm17@georgefox.edu or call/text 503-550-1713, or come by the physical therapy department in the Roberts Center and ask for John.

The university community is invited to a memorial service for Roger Minthorne at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 5, at Countryside Community Church in Sherwood (18810 S.W. Kruger Road).

Roger was an honorary trustee and one of the “giants” in the George Fox community. He served on the school’s board of trustees for several years and had a deep commitment to the mission of George Fox University as well as Twin Rocks Camp, Camp Tilikum, and the local church.

We will miss Roger and his consistent presence. Please keep his wife, Mildred, and the family in your prayers.

The George Fox theatre department opens its spring drama The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time next week. Come join us for this Tony Award-winning play about the mystery of the human mind and the power of forgiveness.

The show runs in Wood-Mar Auditorium April 4-6 and April 11-13 at 7:30 p.m., and will also include 2 p.m. matinee performances on Sunday, April 7, and Sunday, April 14. Open captioning will be available for the shows on April 7 and 11.

Student tickets are free both Thursdays, April 4 and 11. Please bring your student ID to the door (your name needs to be on your ticket). Employees are provided with one complimentary ticket for any of the shows.

Reserve your seat online. You may also purchase additional tickets online. Tickets are also available for pick-up at the box office in the Bruin Store (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.).

For more information, visit this page. See you at the show!

FoxTALE will be unavailable from 6 to 8 a.m. (Pacific Standard Time) today (Tuesday) for scheduled maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Questions? Contact servicedesk@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2569.

The university is participating in a research study titled “Leading Change: Examining the Relationships Between Leadership Style, Organizational Culture and Change Readiness in Christian Universities,” and your input is requested.

This study is part of a dissertation project in our DBA program. If you have questions, please contact Linda Samek (lsamek@georgefox.edu).

The survey will likely take between 12 to 15 minutes. All staff and administrators are encouraged to submit feedback to this study, although participation is completely voluntary. All responses are and will remain anonymous.

Please complete the survey by Monday, April 1.

Start the Survey

Robin and Ruth Baker recently had the opportunity to visit both the Grand Canyon in Arizona and the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland. Robin took the time to write about their adventures in a recent blog post you can read here.

FoxTALE will be unavailable from 6 to 8 a.m. (Pacific Standard Time) tomorrow (Tuesday) for scheduled maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Questions? Contact servicedesk@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2569.

Today (Monday) through Wednesday, March 27, the grounds team will be doing tree work to remove hazards around Canyon Commons.

The Canyon Commons Plaza will be closed as well as the asphalt path between Canyon Commons and the Hess Creek canyon wall. Additionally, the Crisman Crossing bridge will be closed for short periods of time over the three days. Please plan for delays if you rely on the bridge to take you across campus.

Questions? Contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu.

The Hadlock Student Center will be open throughout spring break. Come in and enjoy the space while it’s quiet. See our modified hours below:

• Monday-Thursday, March 25-28: 6-9 a.m., 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., 5-7 p.m.
• Friday, March 29: Closed
• Saturday, March 30: 2-6 p.m.
• Sunday, March 31: 2-10 p.m. (return to normal operating hours)

If you have any questions, contact Rob Simpson at simpsonr@georgefox.edu or Keith Schneider at kschneid@georgefox.edu.

Come out and support George Fox spring sports on Sunday, March 31! Softball and baseball play at noon at the Morse Complex and lacrosse plays at 1 p.m. at Austin Sports Complex. Gather for an awesome tailgate at the baseball and softball games that will include food trucks, games and sunshine.

Questions? Contact April Olson at aprilo15@georgefox.edu.

Do you have questions about upcoming commencement events? 

Check out commencement.georgefox.edu for information on the wide variety of commencement events for undergraduate, graduate and degree-completion students.

Questions? Contact Janelle Freitag at jfreitag@georgefox.edu.

The Bruin Den, Bruin Bites and Bridge Café will all be closing at 2 p.m. today (Friday) and will be closed next week during spring break. All cafes will resume normal hours of operation on Monday, April 1.

Questions? Contact Lisa Miles at lmiles@georgefox.edu.

FoxTALE will be unavailable from 6 to 8 a.m. (Pacific Standard Time) on Tuesday, March 26, for scheduled maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Questions? Contact servicedesk@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2569.

This summer the university’s physical therapy department is taking a medical service trip to Ghana and Uganda to serve a diverse and less privileged community.

To help raise funds for the trip, we are doing a fundraiser at Red Robin in Sherwood. A portion of the evening’s profits go to support our trip. Come order some food between 5 and 9 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, to help support our cause!

If you have any questions, please contact Zach Klemmer at zklemmer17@georgefox.edu.

The university is participating in a research study titled “Leading Change: Examining the Relationships Between Leadership Style, Organizational Culture and Change Readiness in Christian Universities,” and your input is requested.

This study is part of a dissertation project in our DBA program. If you have questions, please contact Linda Samek (lsamek@georgefox.edu).

The survey will likely take between 12 to 15 minutes. All staff and administrators are encouraged to submit feedback to this study, although participation is completely voluntary. All responses are and will remain anonymous.

Please complete the survey by Monday, April 1.

Start the Survey

The School of Physical Therapy is looking for volunteers for a skin screening session on Wednesday, April 3, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Roberts Center. Second-year physical therapy students, along with a medical doctor, will review your skin for any abnormalities.

If you have any skin concerns and would like to volunteer, please contact Linda Dallof at ldallof@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2451.

The Hadlock Student Center will be open throughout spring break. Come in and enjoy the space while it’s quiet. See our modified hours below:

• Friday, March 22: 6 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• Saturday-Sunday, March 23-24: Closed
• Monday-Thursday, March 25-28: 6-9 a.m., 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., 5-7 p.m.
• Friday, March 29: Closed
• Saturday, March 30: 2-6 p.m.
• Sunday, March 31: 2-10 p.m. (return to normal operating hours)

If you have any questions, contact Rob Simpson at simpsonr@georgefox.edu or Keith Schneider at kschneid@georgefox.edu.