The Daily Bruin

Join us in the Maker Hub to cheer on the ENGR 152 class tomorrow (Thursday) at the 2026 Robot Competition! Witness an impressive display of programming skills as students go head-to-head, maneuvering their robots through intricate courses with agility and precision.

Robot viewing begins at 6 p.m., giving you a chance to check out the designs up close before the competition kicks off at 6:30 p.m.

Questions? Contact Jennifer McCollum at jmccollum@georgefox.edu.

Join us this Friday, April 24, for the College of Engineering Spring EXPO from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Klages Maker Hub!

Stop by to see the impressive projects our engineering and computer science students have been building all year with their industry partners. Chat with the designers, check out their work, and see what’s possible when creativity meets technical skills.

It’s a great opportunity to connect with fellow students and see some really cool projects in action.

Questions? Contact Jennifer McCollum at jmccollum@georgefox.edu.

Come join us for two of our favorite theatre events of the year! Tomorrow (Thursday), come to the amphitheater at 7:30 p.m. to enjoy Shakespeare Under the Stars, a fun community performance celebrating William Shakespeare’s birthday!

Then, at 8:30 p.m., stick around for Epiphany Presents, a 35-minute original show by George Fox students exploring their experiences of God, faith, trust and discovery!

Both events are free. Be sure to wear warm clothes and bring a blanket or chair for seating. If actively raining, both events will be moved to Wood-Mar Auditorium.

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

Music is a versatile tool that can transform both your mood and your workflow. Beyond just filling the silence, listening to music you enjoy triggers the release of dopamine, providing a natural emotional lift and helping to lower stress during a busy day.

From a practical standpoint, background music is most effective during routine or repetitive tasks, where it helps maintain a steady rhythm and provides a “sound shield” against office distractions. By intentionally choosing your soundtrack, you can create a personal sanctuary that nurtures your mental well-being while keeping your energy levels high.

The Art of Mindful Listening: Protecting Your Mental Energy

To get the most out of your workday audio, it’s important to recognize when your brain needs a different kind of support. While upbeat tracks are great for energy, tasks requiring deep concentration or complex problem-solving can be hindered by lyrical music, which competes for your brain’s processing power and leads to mental fatigue.

To support your cognitive well-being, practice matching your audio to your mental state: opt for calming instrumental tracks or ambient “pink noise” when you need to focus, and don’t be afraid to embrace silence to prevent overstimulation. Being mindful of what you listen to ensures that your environment supports your productivity and well-being without draining your mental reserves.

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

We’ve successfully pushed the latest round of essential security and performance updates to all systems. These updates are crucial for maintaining a secure and efficient computing environment.

However, these changes will not take full effect until your computer has been properly restarted.

What you need to do:

1. Save your work: Ensure all open documents and projects are saved.
2. Restart your machine: Click the Start menu, select Power, and choose Restart. (Note: Simply logging out or shutting down the lid is not enough.)

A quick restart ensures the installation is finalized, patching vulnerabilities and activating important system enhancements. A restart can be done at the end of your day. Best practice is to restart once a week.

Thank you for helping us keep our systems running smoothly and securely! Questions? Contact Amy Yates at ayates@georgefox.edu. 

The celebration continues! Join us today (Wednesday) for a special off-campus reception featuring the work of two of our graduating seniors.

• Time: 4 to 6 p.m. (artist introductions at 4 p.m.)
• Location: Chehalem Cultural Center (415 E. Sheridan St., Newberg)

Come support our students as they transition into the professional art world. Light refreshments will be served in the gallery.

Questions? Contact Adam Long at along@georgefox.edu.

Need a reason to get takeout? Now you have one! This Monday, April 27, Panda Express will be donating 28% of all online orders using the code 9014720 to George Fox DPT’s medical service trip to Uganda.

This fundraiser will occur all day on Monday and is a nationwide fundraiser, so friends and family can contribute as well. Feel free to spread the word. The trip is fast approaching, and every contribution helps!

Questions? Contact Evan Robinson at evanr24@georgefox.edu.

Come join us for our final Quaker worship service of the semester tomorrow (Wednesday) in the chapel from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Travis Pickell will be opening the meeting with a biblical text.

Spiritual life credit will be available, and Paul Anderson will be turning the pages of the Saint John’s Bible at 11:30 a.m.

Questions? Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

Please consider participating in our Doctor of Physical Therapy pelvic health research project if your first or primary language is Spanish, you are 18 years or older, and experience or experienced Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (PFD), meaning “any departure from normal function of the pelvic floor muscles that is of bother to the patient.”

To participate, complete this survey. Questions? Contact Tess Swake at tswake@georgefox.edu.

You are cordially invited to celebrate the thesis work of our graduating art and design seniors today (Tuesday). Join us for an afternoon of creativity, refreshments, and insight into the artistic process.

4 p.m.: Kickoff at the Lindgren Gallery, then progressing to the Minthorne Gallery
5 p.m.: Artist talk and discussion time in Hoover 103

Come for the art and stay for the snacks and conversation!

Feel free to contact Adam Long at along@georgefox.edu for further information.

Do you have food and kitchenware you do not want to pack when you leave for the summer? Help support your peers by donating to the Bruin Community Pantry!

Here is how you can contribute before the semester ends.

What to Donate

• Kitchenware: Any gently used, functional items, clothing, hangers, etc.
• Food: Unopened, non-perishable food items
• Flex Points: You can use remaining meal plan points at the Maker’s Market or Bridge Café to purchase items for the pantry’s “Grab & Go” section.

Where & When
Drop off your donations at the Bruin Community Pantry by Friday, April 28.

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

If you have questions, please email Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Need a reason to get takeout? Now you have one! Next Monday, April 27, Panda Express will be donating 28% of all online orders using the code 9014720 to the doctor of physical therapy’s medical service trip to Uganda.

This fundraiser will occur all day on Monday and is a nationwide fundraiser, so friends and family can contribute as well. Feel free to spread the word; the trip is fast approaching, and every contribution helps!

Questions? Contact Evan Robinson at evanr24@georgefox.edu.

Google continues to provide new features and improved functionality for a more seamless access to Gemini in both the Plus license that all students, staff and faculty have, and the Pro license.

Here are the most recent updates:

• In the Gemini app and beyond:
  • Add notebooks from NotebookLM as a data source in the Gemini app. This will provide more relevant responses that are grounded in the sources in your notebook. Click the Plus icon in your Gemini chat window.
  • Google Chat is now available as a data source in the Gemini app.
  • Conversation history in the Gemini side panel in your apps. View and resume your saved conversations in the History section. Smart features must be enabled in your Gmail settings.
  • Available in Docs for everyone.
  • Pro version also available in Gmail and Sheets

• Expanded NotebookLM capabilities for Education Plus:
  • Increased source context: Support for more sources in each notebook.
  • More engagement: Send more chat queries per day.
  • Expanded study tools: Create more flashcard sets and quizzes.
  • More multimedia generation: Create more Video Overviews, Audio Overviews, infographics and slide decks.

Do you have a Mac computer? Click here to download the new Gemini for Mac app. (If you’re familiar with Anthropic’s Claude CoWork, this will be similar.)

• Sign in with your George Fox account. This provides the same privacy protection as the rest of our Workspace apps.
• Opens a Gemini Chat window anywhere on your Mac computer without opening a browser.
• All chats are saved and will appear on your Gemini app webpage.
• Works best if you have turned on your connected apps. This allows Gemini to search your email, docs, other files, etc. and give you the best response using data you already have.

Tip: To get more personalized responses, you can share your window with Gemini. In Gemini, click the Plus icon to see the option to share your window.

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

Don’t miss the final chapel of the academic year, also known as Awards Chapel!

Please join us tomorrow (Tuesday) at 10:50 a.m. in the chapel as we celebrate our faculty award winners and the upcoming end of the academic year!

We’ll have a time of worship, hear from President Baker and Joseph Clair, associate provost for the Division of Humanities & Honors, and present faculty awards. Faculty winners of the Undergraduate Teacher of the Year, Undergraduate Research & Scholarship, Outstanding Service, and Outstanding Faith and Integration awards will be announced.

Come celebrate with, and congratulate, our winning faculty members!

Questions? Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

It’s that time of year again! If you have aches and pains, need to recover from an injury or surgery, or want to improve your balance, strength or endurance, this time is for you.

George Fox physical therapy students are hosting their annual free physical therapy clinic for all those interested from May 7 to June 12. 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
• Struggles with balance/falls
• Concussion management
• Sports injuries
• Neurological events
• Vestibular issues
• General deconditioning
• Pediatrics
• Cardiovascular, and more

The DPT students are eager to serve you, so please take advantage.

Please fill out this interest form and you will be contacted to be scheduled. Thank you!

Please contact Catherine Cieslak at physicaltherapy@georgefox.edu. or call our clinic at 503-554-2479 with any questions.

Tonight’s the night! In honor of National Poetry Month, the library will host “Celebrate National Poetry Month” from 7 to 8:15 p.m. tonight in the Murdock Library.

In addition to a rich conversation about the art of poetry, the evening will include poetry readings by guest and George Fox poets, and light refreshments. This event is taking place by the library fireplace after normal library hours; please register to let us know you plan to attend and to be entered into our raffle for one of three poetry collections.

Feel free to reach out to Suzanne Smith at ssmith@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Explore stunning historic and distinctive homes in Newberg during the annual Solid Foundations Tour tomorrow (Saturday) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This self-guided tour benefits Yamhill County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) during Child Abuse Prevention Month, supporting trained advocates who speak up for vulnerable children in the courtroom and community.

The 2026 tour begins at the Chehalem Cultural Center and invites you to discover the craftsmanship and history behind Newberg’s most unique spaces. A major highlight of this year’s event is a rare look inside the historic Baird House on Franklin Street, a beautifully restored 1912 landmark and the current residence of Robin Baker, president of George Fox University.

Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate our community’s remarkable architecture while helping to create a solid foundation for local children in need. For more information and to view the historic home locations, click here.

Questions? Contact Carly Reumann at creumann@georgefox.edu. 

Current events and news regarding ICE-related activities can cause significant stress, fear and trauma. We want you to know that you are not alone. For Our Neighbor is a dedicated online resource hub created specifically to support George Fox students and staff navigating these heavy anxieties.

If you or someone you know is feeling impacted, please utilize these resources or reach out to forourneighbor@georgefox.edu.

George Fox will celebrate Dr. Pam Fifer’s memory with a service held in Bauman Auditorium tomorrow (Saturday) at 10 a.m. All are welcome to join us in honoring Dr. Fifer, who lost her battle with cancer on March 27.

As dean of the College of Nursing, she was a visionary leader who transformed the program through her pursuit of academic excellence, her commitment to mentorship, and her advocacy for the future of nursing education.

In lieu of flowers, her family kindly requests that donations be made to the Pamela J. Fifer Memorial Endowed Nursing Scholarship at George Fox, ensuring her passion for nursing education continues to inspire generations of students. Click here to donate.

Questions? Contact Carly Reumann at creumann@georgefox.edu.

Cybercriminals are surprisingly resourceful, often using data leaked elsewhere to set up accounts in your name before you even think to. By establishing your online access now, you’re effectively locking the door first and building a digital wall of security around your hard-earned savings.

Beyond just fraud protection, registering gives you immediate access to a suite of planning tools and resources designed to help you stay informed and in control of your retirement journey. Find out more here.