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As a reminder, IT will be initiating OS and software updates on all university-owned Macs, PCs, and iPads. Regular and timely updates are crucial and required to ensure stability, security, and optimal performance. This will be a continuous ongoing effort.

Important Details:

• You may see a pop-up indicating that updates are ready. 
• Updates can be done immediately or delayed for a short time, after which they are required and a restart will be forced.
• Do not power your computer off when installing an update.

During the update process, your device may:

• Display warning messages or notifications
• You may be asked to restart to apply the updates
• These updates may take up to 60 minutes to finish.  Please plan accordingly by starting these processes when away from your computer or doing other tasks.

Once the updates are complete, your device will be restored to its normal state. 

Questions? Contact the IT Service Desk at servicedesk@georgefox.edu for assistance.

Thank you for your ongoing cooperation and support for these required updates.

Join Global Village for our annual international dinner on Wednesday, March 19, at 7 p.m. in the FoxHole!

We’ll be having dishes from all over the world, including full meals, snacks, drinks and desserts from places like Rwanda, the Middle East, Guatemala, Ethiopia and Vietnam. All you have to do is show up ready to try something new.

Please fill out this form to RSVP so we have enough food for everyone. Feel free to bring a friend (make sure they fill out the form as well). See you then!

Email Ayahna Bahati with any questions at abahati21@georgefox.edu.

All graduation frames are 20% off at the Bruin Bookstore, in-store and online, March 17-23.

Interested in rock climbing? Want to meet cool people and score an 8 oz. Yeti? Join your fellow faculty and staff Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from around 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Hadlock climbing wall!

All levels of experience are welcome. This is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy an exhilarating sport in a safe environment while mingling with folks from different departments and offices on campus. Hurry in for your free Yeti while supplies last; they will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis.

See you at the wall! Email David Martinez at dmartinez@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Discover incredible deals on new and used recreation gear during our biannual Gearage Sale! Hadlock is hosting the sale Monday through Friday this week during regular hours (6 a.m. to 11 p.m.).

From camping equipment to exercise gear, water-sports essentials, climbing supplies and more, we’ve got something for everyone. Whether you are upgrading or trying something new, don’t miss out on big savings!

Correction: The Bruin Bookstore iPad flash sale will be online only. Buy a 10th-generation iPad for $249 on Monday, March 17.

Join the Math Community Club in celebrating Pi Day today (Friday) from 2 to 4 p.m. Calculate Pi and eat pie! This event will take place on the Klages patio, weather permitting. If it’s raining, we’ll be inside Klages near the math offices.

If you have any questions, reach out to amandah@georgefox.edu.

Full-time faculty: We are inviting the George Fox faculty community to submit proposals for a nine-month teaching and learning project. The proposals can draw on any area of teaching and learning pedagogy that has widespread appeal to both graduate and undergraduate faculty from a range of disciplines. The project should build a learning community around a particular topic, approach or methodology that is timely, relevant and evidence-based.

Through this investment, we hope to cultivate a community of practice that prepares students spiritually, academically and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity and serve with passion.

• Timeline: The project should launch over the summer or early fall (no later than mid-September). We expect work to take place over fall and/or spring semester with a summative component occurring in late spring.
• Selection Criteria: Academic Affairs and Faculty Development will select one project that best supports missional and student-learning objectives, draws on evidence-based practices, and demonstrates the most feasibility.
• Award Amount: Up to $5,000.
• Deadline: Friday, March 21 (notification of award will be in early April).

Submit your proposals on this form. If you have any questions, please email rwinslow@georgefox.edu.

The Bruin Bookstore will be having a one-day flash sale Monday, March 17. Buy a 10th-generation iPad for $249 in-store or online.

Join the George Fox Rocket Team in watching the total lunar eclipse tonight (Thursday) at 10 p.m. in Wood-Mar 110. During a lunar eclipse, the Earth moves between the Sun and Moon, blocking most of the Sun’s light from reaching the Moon and turning it a dark red color.

There will be cherry pie and gluten-free strawberry pie available on a first-come, first-served basis. If it is clear enough, we will watch from outside, but if visibility is an issue due to weather, we will watch on a screen.  Bring a friend, and let’s celebrate this unique occurrence together!

For any questions you may have, please contact rocketteam@georgefox.edu.

Please take 60 seconds to answer a few questions about art! This survey is short and fun, and your engagement will go a long way. Thank you!

Disclaimer: These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

Celebrate Women’s History Month by showcasing your products at Her Collective Spring Market in Klages on Wednesday, April 2, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Here are some reasons you should be a vendor:

• To share your beautiful, unique products with a supportive community
• To build your brand
• To make meaningful connections
• To participate in the stamp card challenge—encourage visitors to stop by your table and add some extra fun to the event!

Spots are limited! Sign up by March 28 to claim your table.

Not a vendor? No problem! Come shop, support women-owned businesses and enjoy an empowering evening with friends!

The event is sponsored by the Women of Color Collective. Contact Carena Hadi at chadi21@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Did you know that 20% of pro-life Americans self-identify as nonreligious? Groups like Secular Pro-Life and Pro-Life Humanists challenge the idea that pro-life beliefs are solely religious. Nevertheless, pro-life views remain most common among religious communities. Why is this?

Join us in EHS 102 on Wednesday, March 19, at 7 p.m. as Jason Lepojärvi explores this thought-provoking question in a lecture, “Pro-Life Atheist: Oxymoron?”

Today (Wednesday) is your last chance to let us know how our wellness programs have impacted you! Whether you took part in Miles for Meals, Steps into 2024, the Health Assessment, RetireU Challenge, Hygge Challenge, or Peace in Motion, your insights can help us improve and inspire future wellness initiatives.

Take a few minutes to complete our short survey and share how these programs have supported your well-being. As a thank you, you’ll be entered into a raffle for a $15 gift card to your favorite coffee spot. Submit your feedback today!

Reach out to Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

As part of our commitment to health and wellness, we invite you and your family to participate in the FIT Project, a free family lifestyle training program provided by Providence Basecamp. This program is designed to help families create lasting healthy habits through a community approach to wellness, fitness and nutrition education.

Open to all families with children ages 5 to 18, the FIT Project provides expert guidance and support to help you build a sustainable health and wellness plan that fits your family’s unique needs. This self-led program allows you to incorporate wellness into your schedule at your own pace while receiving tools and resources from a dedicated team, including a certified wellness coach, personal trainer, registered dietitian and physician medical director.

Take advantage of this free opportunity to prioritize your family’s health and well-being. Join today and take the first step toward a healthier future together! Learn more and register here.

Eating well doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor. It’s about discovering the joy of nourishing your body with wholesome, delicious foods that fuel your day and support your well-being.

Whether you’re looking for vibrant salads, hearty soups or satisfying snacks, every meal is an opportunity to care for yourself and those around you.

As part of our ongoing nutrition campaign, we’re excited to share these healthy and delicious recipes provided by Providence Basecamp. These recipes will make nutritious eating easy, enjoyable and full of flavor. Let’s embrace the journey of cooking with fresh, nourishing ingredients and savor the goodness in every bite!

We also invite you to take just five minutes to watch this quick and delicious cooking demonstration! Learn how to make a high-protein egg salad—a simple, flavorful, and nutritious meal that’s perfect for fueling your day. Watch the video here!

HMS and Suites are hosting a cultural celebration tonight (Wednesday) at 7:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons. This event aims to celebrate, educate and include the variety of cultures represented at George Fox through entertainment, games, trivia and food.

Join us to celebrate the amazing diversity at George Fox! All are welcome!

Contact Ayahna at abahati21@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Join Global Village for our annual international dinner Wednesday, March 19, at 7 p.m. in the FoxHole!

We’ll be having dishes from all over the world, including full meals, snacks, drinks and desserts from places like Rwanda, the Middle East, Guatemala, Ethiopia and Vietnam. All you have to do is show up ready to try something new.

Please fill out this form to RSVP so we have enough food for everyone. Feel free to bring a friend (make sure they fill out the form as well). See you then!

Email Ayahna Bahati with any questions at abahati21@georgefox.edu.

Dan Kang and the Faculty Scholarship and Achievement Committee invite you to join them for the Spring Faculty Lecture tonight (Tuesday) at 6 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Ekaterina Lomperis, the Richard B. Parker Associate Professor of Theology and Wesleyan Thought and winner of the 2023-24 Faculty Achievement Award for Graduate Research and Scholarship, is our featured faculty speaker. Lomperis will speak about “Spiritual Reformations of Medicine: Early Modern Beginnings and Contemporary Possibilities.”

University members and the surrounding community are invited. Please join us as we hear Lomperis share her research on the transformations of religious perspectives on medicine and healing during an era of reform, with a particular focus on Martin Luther’s thought.

We hope you are able to support Lomperis by attending in person. Refreshments will be provided. If you are unable to attend, the event will be live-streamed at this link.

Join the Latin Heritage Club for Pupusa Night on Friday, March 14, and learn how to make pupusas! Come enjoy delicious food and playing games. You’ll also have a chance to win some gift cards! See you at 5 p.m. in the IRC. All are welcome!

Reach out to Javier Broach at jbroach23@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.