The Daily Bruin

Need an excuse to go to the coast? Join the Stewards of Sustainability Club for our annual beach clean-up! On Saturday, April 6, we will participate in SOLVE’s Treasure the Beach event, where we will be picking up trash on Seaside beach.

For those who would like to carpool, we will depart George Fox around 7 a.m. to arrive at the beach in time for the event from 9 to 11 a.m. Following the clean-up, we will eat lunch and hang out on the beach before returning to campus, aiming to arrive by 2:30 p.m.

If you’re interested in this event, check out this spreadsheet for more information and to sign up. Thanks for helping us keep our beloved Oregon Coast clean, safe and beautiful!

Contact Lilly McAfee at lmcafee19@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

All are welcome to attend IRC’s upcoming panel featuring three women leaders in STEM. Our guests will speak on their valuable experience in hopes of sharing wisdom to others in their field.

Join us in Stevens 208 this Wednesday, March 20, at 6 p.m. to hear from this panel! Check out the short bios provided to learn a bit about our speakers.

Gladis Reyes is a George Fox alumna and was recipient of the Act Six scholarship. She currently works at OHSU as a core scientist and plans to pursue a graduate degree in chemical research toxicology, drug development, or nanomedicine.

Jamie Zuckerman graduated from George Fox with a degree in biochemistry and was captain of the swim team during her junior and senior years. She aspires to perform biochemical research that would significantly improve the quality of life for those who are impacted by illness.

Jennylin Lopez was born and raised in Arequipa, Peru. She finished a bachelor’s degree in ministry, then came to George Fox to get her bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. Growing up in the church, Jennylin served in many different spheres of ministry at a young age. One of her passions is seeing people encounter the love of the Father and hopes to see lives, families, cities and countries transformed by it.

We hope to see you there! Please reach out to Gaddiel Vergara at evergara22@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Are you planning an international trip anytime soon?

International travel is back in full swing here on campus, so the Center for Study Abroad would like to invite you to a Zoom meeting to talk about the George Fox policies and procedures for traveling internationally, either as an individual or with students. We will be covering topics such as travel insurance, liability, safety protocols, and more.

The meeting is scheduled for today (Monday) at 3 p.m. Here is the Zoom link.

If you have any questions, please contact Lynn Scott at lscott@georgefox.edu.

Please join us for a lively night to help send George Fox’s Doctor of Physical Therapy’s (DPT) students to Uganda. The night will include dinner, dessert, and an abundance of items that you will have the opportunity to bid on via silent auction.

We have a diverse selection of items, including gift contributions from local small businesses, companies, travel experiences, and more!

The auction will take place in Canyon Commons 101 on Saturday, April 13, from 5 to 8 p.m. All proceeds go toward funding George Fox’s DPT program’s 11th annual medical service trip to Uganda, where we will be working with patients in rural communities.

Contact Taryn Conwell at tconwell22@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Come tonight (Monday) to hear former George Fox professor Gina Johnson’s assessment of South Africa’s truth and reconciliation process. Has injustice been remedied? Has hatred and political polarization been healed? Have South Africa’s hopes for a functioning and civil democracy been realized? What can we learn from South Africa’s experience in our own deeply polarized era?

To find out, come to Hoover 105 at 6:30 p.m. to hear Dr. Johnson’s presentation. The event will be video recorded.

Questions? Please reach out to Ron Mock at rmock@georgefox.edu.

We are looking for several volunteers to serve as ushers at spring undergraduate commencement on Saturday, April 27. There will be two separate ceremonies again this year.

The schedule is as follows:

• 11 a.m.: Cultural & Wellness Enterprises and Adult Degree Program Ceremony
• 3 p.m.: Industrial Enterprise Ceremony

This format allows a more personalized and celebratory atmosphere for our graduates and their families, and like last year, we are calling for “all-community” participation. What a thrill it is to see graduates, their families, and friends come together to celebrate!

Volunteers are vital to the smooth execution of the day’s events and help make the day memorable for our graduates and their guests. This event could not happen without you!

Staff members, please sign up for a time to serve in one of the two ceremonies. A $50 stipend or three hours of time-off (with supervisor approval) is available for those employees not already scheduled to work. Non-employees who volunteer will receive a $50 gift card.

Thank you in advance for your willingness to serve! Questions? Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

Do you have extra or unwanted magazines lying around? Donate them to the residence life office! The magazines will be used for ongoing projects by one of the area coordinators.

Email Connor Knapp at cknapp@georgefox.edu if you’re interested in donating.

Apartheid in South Africa officially ended 30 years ago, leaving the country with questions about how to replace violence and stark injustice with a functioning democracy, inclusive of all the nation’s citizens.

South Africans turned to a new idea, utilizing truth and reconciliation commissions to expose the reality of apartheid while offering amnesty from prosecution or retaliation to those who told the truth about what they did. This approach was celebrated as a new and better way to deal with injustice and the stark social, political, and economic polarization it created.

Has it worked as hoped? Former George Fox professor Gina Johnson will help us answer that question. Come to Hoover 105 this Monday, March 18, at 6:30 p.m. to hear her presentation. The event will be video recorded.

Questions? Please reach out to Ron Mock at rmock@georgefox.edu.

We are looking for several volunteers to serve as ushers at the spring undergraduate commencement ceremony on Saturday, April 27. There will be two separate ceremonies again this year.

The schedule is as follows:

• 11 a.m.: Cultural & Wellness Enterprises and Adult Degree Program Ceremony
• 3 p.m.: Industrial Enterprise Ceremony

This format allows a more personalized and celebratory atmosphere for our graduates and their families, and like last year, we are calling for “all-community” participation. What a thrill it is to see graduates, their families, and friends come together to celebrate!

Volunteers are vital to the smooth execution of the day’s events and to help make the day memorable for our graduates and their guests. This day could not happen without you!

Staff members, please sign up for a time to serve in one of the two ceremonies. A $50 stipend or three hours of time-off (with supervisor approval) is available for those employees not already scheduled to work. Non-employees who volunteer will receive a $50 gift card.

Thank you in advance for your willingness to serve! Questions? Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

Do you have low back pain? There is still space available in our free physical therapy low back evaluation day on Wednesday, April 10, between 8 and 11:30 p.m. Evaluations will be done by second-year George Fox doctor of physical therapy students (with a licensed clinician present). Appointments are about 45 minutes.

Please reach out to Li-Zandre Philbrook at lphilbrook@georgefox.edu for more information and scheduling.

Grab your friends and sign up for the 5K for Uganda Glow Run/Walk on Friday, April 5, at 7:30 p.m.! The 5K will begin at the Stoffer Family Stadium track.

The cost is $20 for students, $30 for community members, and $10 for children under age 10. This includes a free T-shirt if you sign up by Tuesday, March 19. Sign up at this link.

All proceeds go toward the Doctor of Physical Therapy medical service trip to Uganda, where we will be working with patients in rural communities.

Questions? Contact Hannah Quinn at hbusch15@georgefox.edu.

Save the dates for George Fox University’s 26th annual Fox Film Festival! This special event is an opportunity to support students in our cinematic arts program and enjoy the films they have been diligently crafting throughout the year.

There will be one showing on Friday, April 19, at 4 p.m. in the Cameo Theatre (304 East First St.), then we’ll have a second showing with an awards ceremony to follow on Saturday, April 20, at 7 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. To find updates and behind-the-scenes activities, follow @gfucinematicarts on Instagram!

For questions about the Film Festival, email Amber Abrams at aabrams20@georgefox.edu.

Need an excuse to go to the coast? All are welcome to join the Stewards of Sustainability Club for our annual beach clean-up! On Saturday, April 6, we will participate in SOLVE’s Treasure the Beach event, where we will be picking up trash on Seaside beach.

For those who would like to carpool, we will depart George Fox around 7 a.m. to arrive at the beach in time for the event from 9 to 11 a.m. Following the clean-up, we will eat lunch and hang out on the beach before returning to campus, aiming to arrive by 2:30 p.m.

If you’re interested in this event, check out this spreadsheet for more information and to sign up. Thanks for helping us keep our beloved Oregon Coast clean, safe and beautiful!

Contact Lilly McAfee at lmcafee19@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Join us for Employee Family Day at the Hadlock Student Center on Saturday, March 16! Get ready for some fun and excitement with your loved ones! Enjoy a variety of activities and games available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

Activities include:

• Bouldering at the rock-climbing wall
• Dodgeball
• Floor hockey
• Pickleball
• Top-roping at the rock climbing wall (belayers provided)
• Basketball
• Prizes and Giveaways!

Family members and kids of all ages are welcome as long as the related employee is present. Please note that waivers are required for family members, so be sure to check the age-specific guidelines. Complete a guest waiver here.

If you have any questions, email Joe Thouvenel at jthouvenel@georgefox.edu.

My name is Maddie Koch and I’m a senior majoring in illustration. I am putting on a senior art exhibition as part of my capstone, and one of my art pieces will be based on community responses. If you’d be willing to help out, please fill out this Google Form. It is only one question and completely anonymous!

Thank you for your participation. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Maddie Koch at mkoch21@georgefox.edu.

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.

Canopy experts are presenting you with ways to secure your future! Register to understand an overview of what debt to income ratios are and why they are important to lenders. We will also cover what kind of income can be used to qualify for a home loan and how it is calculated. On top of this, learn tips to improve your debt to income ratios!

This virtual session will take place today (Thursday) at 9:30 a.m.

Questions? Feel free to contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.

Are you planning an international trip anytime soon?

International travel is back in full swing here on campus, so the Center for Study Abroad would like to invite you to a Zoom meeting to talk about the George Fox policies and procedures for traveling internationally, either as an individual or with students. We will be covering topics such as travel insurance, liability, safety protocols, and more.

The meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 18, at 3 p.m. Here is the Zoom link.

If you have any questions, please contact Lynn Scott at lscott@georgefox.edu.

Are you approaching retirement? Want advice on budgeting or taxes? Nationwide’s retirement teaching Thursday sessions answer all the questions you may have! Tune in this Thursday to unlock the secrets to Social Security’s potential. View the flier here to find more information.

Questions? Please contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.

What does it mean to be human? This year’s Dalton Lecture explores the question from both scientific and biblical perspectives, with an emphasis on awe. The lecture will identify shared values in both the scientific and spiritual approaches to exploring human distinctiveness.

Join us tonight (Thursday) at 7:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium for the lecture, “Stardust & Wonder,” with Dr. Praveen Sethupathy, chair of the Department of Biomedical Sciences at Cornell University.

Dr. Sethupathy will include concepts from science and genomics that invite the audience to marvel at who we are and how it relates to our calling as image bearers of God.

The public is welcome, and admission is free. A George Fox Student Research Symposium and cookie reception will follow. Spiritual life credit is available to students who attend.

There will be an additional science lecture on pediatric cancer from Dr. Sethupathy this afternoon at 3 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

You can read more about the Dalton Lecture Series here.

Please reach out to Amanda Sue Harris at amandah@georgefox.edu with any questions.

We were extremely blessed to have so many students and community members join us for prayer last Friday in the library. We were so impressed that we’re doing it again!

If you’re looking to gather to intercede on behalf of our campus, city, and each other, then please join us. Our next gathering will be this Friday, March 15, at 11 a.m. on the first floor of the library. All are welcome!

Please contact Louis Klauder at tklauder21@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.