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Have a written piece you’d like to share? Want to support a good cause?

Come to Sigma Tau Delta’s Open Mic Night and Silent Auction to hear from those presenting at an upcoming conference and support the presentation of their research! We’re meeting at 7 p.m. this Friday, March 6, in the Armstrong House.

Bring your poetry, flash fiction, etc. to share (employees included)! This event is sponsored by the Department of English and Languages, and proceeds will go toward the Sigma Tau Delta English Honors Society.

Please contact gfu-english@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Come enjoy goodies on the quad! The Department of English and Languages is hosting a bake sale fundraiser this Friday, March 6.

Swing by between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to hang out and grab some baked goods. Proceeds will go toward the Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society.

If you have any questions, please reach out to gfu-english@georgefox.edu.

¿Quieres hablar Español? La Sobremesa is happening today (Tuesday) at noon in the Armstrong House.

Come to an informal, relaxed, weekly opportunity to speak, practice and learn more Spanish. Find and get to know other people on campus who are interested and excited about learning and using languages. This event is open for faculty, staff and students.

If you have any questions, email smartinez@georgefox.edu. We hope to see you there. ¡Hasta luego!

Join us tomorrow (Wednesday) between 11 and 11:30 a.m. for Quaker worship in the chapel, where Ross McCullough will open the meeting with a biblical text. SPiL credit is available for students.

Directly following, Paul Anderson will host a “Turning of the Page of The Saint John’s Bible,” commenting on “The Word Made Flesh” (John 1) and the new artwork, “The Genealogy of Jesus” (Matthew 1).

Today (Tuesday), all Apple accessories are 15% off (including Apple Pencils) in the Bruin Bookstore. Be sure to swing by between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to take advantage of this sale!

Contact Kristin McGuirk at kmcguirk@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Know of any great George Fox-related stories? Students making a difference in their communities? An inspiring account of someone who has overcome obstacles or has had an amazing faith journey? A professor who exemplifies the Be Known promise?

If so, we in marketing communications want to hear about it! Please complete this form with the name of the person you wish to highlight, their contact info (if possible), and a few details about what makes their story compelling. We’ll take it from there!

Some folks may be featured in our blog and/or on our website. Still others may be featured in a video or in our university magazine. In short, we’re looking for stories that communicate why George Fox is such a special place.

Thanks for taking the time to share these stories with us!

Join the Theology Club and the C.S. Lewis Society for a lecture by Isaac Choi, director of the George Fox Honors Program, titled “Historical Myths, Laws of Nature, and Miracles,” this Friday, March 6. We’ll meet in Stevens 101 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Come explore how science and faith intersect in this thought-provoking conversation. Abby’s Pizza will be provided, and the event counts for elective chapel credit.

If you have any questions, please reach out to either Madi Jokela at mjokela23@georgefox.edu or Bethany Cook at bcook23@georgefox.edu. See you there!

Cinematic arts students are looking for two actors to star in their dramatic student film production, entitled Silentium, for the Advanced Workshop Production class (APW).

These roles include an older gentlemen who serves as a mentor and the troubled young man he is helping, with all of the action taking place in an outdoor cabin. If interested, visit this Google Doc link.

Reach out to producer Julia Vetter at jvetter23@georgefox.edu with audition tapes or further questions.

Join the Faculty Scholarship and Achievement (FSA) Committee on Tuesday, March 3, for our Spring Faculty Lecture featuring the research work of Dr. Jeongah Kim, Professor of Social Work. The lecture will be held at 6 p.m., in Hoover 105. All are welcome!

Click here for more details.

Refreshments will be served, including pizza supplied by Dr. Kim’s Templeton Religion Trust grant! We hope you come and support Dr. Kim by attending.

Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu for questions.

Join us this Wednesday, March 11, at 6 p.m. for The Forge of Friendship screening and panel discussion. This J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis documentary will be shown in the screening room of the new Art & Cinematic Arts Building.

Following the film, we will have a panel discussion with the filmmakers moderated by Joel Mayward, assistant professor of Christian ministries, theology and the arts.

Refreshments will be provided.

Please contact Alex Chung at achung@georgefox.edu for more information.

Join us this Saturday, March 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Hadlock Student Center for a morning full of fun and fellowship!

Bring your family or come solo and join the fun! You can try your hand at bouldering or rock climbing, shoot hoops, play volleyball or pickleball, or simply explore Hadlock’s many spaces. We’ll also have special activities created just for kids!

This event is all about celebrating the community and belonging that make George Fox such a special place to work. We can’t wait to see you there and make new memories together!

Join IT today (Monday) for our second weekly session on how to use Gemini AI in our everyday work and academic processes.

Today’s session, “Intro to Agentic AI and Workspace Studio,” will cover creating custom Gemini Gems and Workspace Studio flows to stay organized on emails, chats and tasks.

The session will be offered twice this week: Today from 11 to 11:50 a.m. in Stevens 109, and Thursday, March 5, from 3 to 3:50 p.m. in Stevens 209.

Come even if you didn’t sign up. Click the form link to view the full schedule and topics: Gemini AI Workshop Sessions RSVP.

For those who are unable to attend, we will be recording each session and will provide a link by request.

Contact us at servicedesk@georgefox.edu with any questions, or check the IT AI website.

Tickets for the Oregon Symphony concert on the Newberg campus are now available by filling out this form. The concert is free to George Fox employees.

George Fox University and Austin Industries will host the Oregon Symphony for its 38th annual performance in Bauman Auditorium on Friday, March 13, at 8 p.m. This year’s program is Stravinsky & Shostakovich, a classical performance featuring Marina Piccinini, an Italian-American flautist.

A limited number of tickets are provided for George Fox employees at the half-time level and above, including emeriti employees. The complimentary tickets are limited to two per employee.

Requests will be processed in the order received. Filling out the form does not guarantee you tickets. Those who do get tickets will receive an email to pick up their tickets from the president’s office (Stevens 330) no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, March 6.

Any available tickets on Monday, March 9, will go to those who request to be on the waitlist for extra tickets. The university is given a set amount of tickets, so please only request tickets if you can commit to attending the performance.

Questions? Please contact Carly Reumann at creumann@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2101.

Join us on Tuesday, March 11, at 6 p.m. for The Forge of Friendship screening and panel discussion. This J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis documentary will be shown in the screening room of the new Art & Cinematic Arts Building.

Following the film, we will have a panel discussion with the filmmakers moderated by Joel Mayward, assistant professor of Christian ministries, theology and the arts.

Refreshments will be provided.

Please contact Alex Chung at achung@georgefox.edu for more information.

All Champion-branded apparel is 30% off now through March 5 in the bookstore. Shop in-store from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or online 24/7.

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

Tickets for the Oregon Symphony concert on the Newberg campus will be available this Monday, March 2. The concert is free to George Fox employees.

George Fox University and Austin Industries will host the Oregon Symphony for its 38th annual performance in Bauman Auditorium on Friday, March 13, at 8 p.m. This year’s program is Stravinsky & Shostakovich, a classical performance featuring Marina Piccinini, an Italian-American flautist.

A limited number of tickets are provided for George Fox employees at the half-time level and above, including emeriti employees. The complimentary tickets are limited to two per employee. Requests will be processed in the order received using a form linked in The Daily Bruin on March 2.

Filling out the form does not guarantee you tickets. Those who do get tickets will receive an email to pick up their tickets from the president’s office (Stevens 330) no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, March 6.

Any available tickets on Monday, March 9 will go to those who request to be on the waitlist for extra tickets. The university is given a set amount of tickets, so please only request tickets if you can commit to attending the performance.

Questions? Please contact Carly Reumann at creumann@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2101.

Join us for a book release party celebrating Dr. Joel Mayward’s new work, Theology and the Films of Christopher Nolan: Cinematic Transcendence.

The event will be held on Thursday, March 5, at 6 p.m. in the screening room of the Art and Cinematic Arts Building. The evening will include a screening of Christopher Nolan’s film The Prestige, along with refreshments and a raffle for a copy of the book and a gift card for Nolan’s The Odyssey.

Contact Alexander Chung at achung@georgefox.edu for more information.

Join IT today (Thursday) from 3 to 4 p.m. in Stevens 209 for our session on “Getting Started with Gemini in Google Workspace and NotebookLM.” Bring your laptop and your questions!

You can come even if you didn’t sign up. Click the form link here to view the full schedule and topics.

For those who are unable to attend, we will be recording today’s session. You can request a link on the RSVP form.

Contact us at servicedesk@georgefox.edu with any questions or check the IT AI website.

The Bruin Community Pantry is currently running low on “Grab & Go” snacks, and we need your help to restock our shelves.

Between classes, work, and studying, many of our students rely on quick, nutritious options to keep them going throughout the day. If you’ve been looking for a way to support the campus community, this is a perfect opportunity!

We are mostly looking for shelf-stable, single-serving items, including:

• Granola bars (protein bars, chewy bars, etc.)
• Single-serving microwave meals (soups, mac & cheese, pasta bowls)
• Nuts & trail mixes (individual packs)
• Oatmeal cups
• Fruit cups

You can drop off your donations directly at the Bruin Community Pantry during our standard hours of operation:

• Monday: 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Tuesday: 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Thursday: 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Friday: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Professors will be entering midterm grades in MyGeorgeFox between Feb. 28 and March 4. These grades provide important insight into students’ academic progress.

If your student’s midterm grade is a D or an F, they are instructed to immediately schedule a meeting with you to discuss their path to improvement. If, after that discussion, it seems unlikely they can raise their grade, they are to contact their CAP coach as soon as possible to explore the implications of withdrawing from the course.

A few points to remember:

• If a student withdraws from a class, their transcript will show a “W,” and their GPA will not be affected.
• If they receive an F in a course, their GPA will suffer.
• The last day to withdraw from a class is Sunday, April 26.

At this point in the semester, students who withdraw from some but not all of their classes will not have any changes made to their financial aid or student account charges.

If they are currently on a financial aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Warning or SAP Academic Plan, they are to check with their financial aid counselor to confirm whether withdrawing from any courses will affect financial aid.

Instructions for checking grades in MyGeorgeFox are available at this link.

If students have any questions about their progress or are unsure how they’re doing, they are instructed to reach out and schedule a conversation with you as soon as possible.

Instructions for withdrawing from a class can be found here.

Academic resources for students are easily accessible on campus:

• The ARC (Academic Resource Center)
• Tutoring Labs and Centers

Failing all courses and not completing the semester will likely affect a student’s financial aid package. If they have federal financial aid and are not passing any classes, they are to contact their student accounts advisor immediately to address potential financial penalties.

Additional information regarding grades and withdrawing from classes:

• Please be advised that the university has extended the class withdrawal deadline for the benefit of our students. The new deadline is now Sunday, before the last week of class.
• For full-semester classes, this is the end of week 15 rather than week 10. For this spring semester, the deadline is Sunday, April 26. For classes that meet in shorter sessions within the semester, you can find their specific withdrawal deadlines listed in the class details here.

If students have any questions or need assistance, please have them contact Jere Witherspoon at studentlife@georgefox.edu.