The Daily Bruin

To celebrate the annual Bring Your Child to Work Day, the Office of People and Culture will be hosting a free lunch for employees and their children in Canyon Commons from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 25.

Employees with accompanying children will be able to go through the servery, mingle with students, enjoy some great food, and get some fun George Fox swag during this time. Please RSVP here if you plan to join us.

Questions? Email Joe Thouvenel at jthouvenel@georgefox.edu.

The Bruin Community Pantry has tentative hours starting Monday, April 29, through Thursday, Aug. 22.

• Mondays: 2 to 5 p.m.
• Tuesdays: Noon to 5:30 p.m.
• Wednesdays: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Thursdays: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
• Fridays: Closed

We will be closed during the following holidays and events:

• Memorial Day: Monday, May 27
• Juneteenth: Wednesday, June 19
• Independence Day: Thursday, July 4
• Welcome Weekend: Friday, Aug. 23

We are located at 1404 E. Sherman St., in Newberg. For more information, please email bruincommunitypantry@georgefox.edu.

Time for some more bite-sized wellness ideas from the Wellness Committee! There are only four this week, but they are solid.

• Social media detox: Give yourself the freedom and peace of staying off of social media for a few days. Check out the benefits here.
• Practice gratitude: Focus on the areas of your life where you feel much gratitude. This could be people, your home, your health, your faith. See how it works here.
• Pay someone a compliment: This may seem like a wellness tip for others, but don’t they always say it is better to give than to receive? Try it out.
• Practice forgiveness: This can be a tough one, but think of someone whom you can genuinely forgive. Christ forgave us and asked us to forgive. Ephesians 4:32 says, “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Check out this article from Harvard University on the power of forgiveness.

You are worth it!

Got aches and pains? Need to recover from an injury? Want to improve your balance, strength or endurance? George Fox’s physical therapy students are hosting a free physical therapy clinic for all those interested on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays between May 2 and June 7!

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, balance/falls, pelvic floor, concussion management, sports injuries, neurological events, vestibular, general deconditioning, pediatrics, cardiovascular, and more. The DPT students are eager to serve you!

Please fill out this Google interest form and you will be contacted to be scheduled. The clinic is located in the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd.). Thank you!

Please contact Catherine Enger at physicaltherapy@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

We’re thrilled to announce that Hadlock Student Center is now offering memberships for the upcoming summer season! Whether you’re staying on campus or sticking around for the summer, we’ve got you covered with access to all the fantastic amenities and facilities the center has to offer.

Hours of Operation
We are open Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., with closures on May 27, June 19 and July 4 for holidays.

Eligibility
Those eligible to purchase summer memberships include:

• Graduating students from the spring semester
• Student spouses
• Part-time George Fox employees
• Graduate students who are not paying fees for Hadlock

Please note: Students who were enrolled in the spring semester and are continuing for the fall semester receive a free summer membership!

Pricing
Memberships can be purchased at the front desk of the Hadlock Student Center. Summer 2024 passes are priced based on the month they are purchased:

• May: $80
• June: $65
• July: $50
• August: $30

Please note that all memberships purchased are valid through Wednesday, Aug. 21, and the price decrease each month is to reflect the time available to utilize the facility at the time of purchase.

This is an excellent opportunity to stay active and engaged over the summer months, whether you’re hitting the gym or enjoying our recreational facilities.

Don’t miss out on the chance to make the most of your summer at Hadlock! If you have any questions or would like to purchase your membership, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us or come see us in person.

Contact Jacob Loomis at jloomis@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The sidewalk from the Alumni Plaza (Ross) to the Wheeler Sports Center will be closed for video board repairs today (Monday) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. To access Wheeler, please go through Stoffer Stadium across the track or use Crisman Crossing to access the Wheeler Bridge.

Questions? Email Joshua Nauman at jnauman@georgefox.edu.

Please join us in bidding farewell to Lynn Scott as she retires after 24 years! A celebration in her honor will be held this afternoon (Monday) from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Stevens lobby with refreshments and some words of best wishes.

Questions? Reach out to Kathy Harris at kharris@georgefox.edu.

We’d love to invite the campus community to stop by the Interior Design Showcase in Canyon Commons this afternoon (Monday) from 3 to 5 p.m.

All freshmen to senior students in the interior design major will be showing the work they did this year. It’s open-house style, so feel free to stop by anytime between 3 and 5 p.m. to see the students’ work!

Feel free to contact Casey Martin at martinc@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join us in celebrating Professor Paul Otto this Wednesday, April 24, as he receives emeritus status and enters retirement. We will be hosting a reception for him from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Stevens Atrium.

Paul has served as a professor of history in the Department of History and Politics for 22 years. He also served as department chair some of those years. He is most well-known for conducting Reacting to the Past games as his method for teaching history.

Wednesday’s event will include a memory book with pages to sign, and a basket for cards. Light refreshments will be served. President Baker will present Paul with his emeritus award at 4 p.m. Come wish Paul a happy retirement!

Feel free to reach out to Phyllis Hartle at hartlep@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The Department of Language and Literature will be moving to a new location this summer. Help us move fewer boxes by browsing and taking home some free books!

Starting today (Friday), come check out our selection in Minthorn Hall on the third floor as well as in the basement. We have plenty of great reads available!

Feel free to reach out to Susana Barnreuther at sbarnreuther@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Get ready to groove and sweat in our ultimate blast-from-the-past fusion class, pilates meets indoor cycling, with a 2000s twist! Join us for an electrifying experience that combines the toning benefits of pilates with the high-energy cardio of indoor cycling, all set to 2000s hits.

As you step into our studio, you’ll be transported back to the era of flip phones, low-rise jeans, and velour tracksuits. Our expert instructors will lead you through a dynamic workout that seamlessly blends pilates mat exercises with exhilarating indoor cycling intervals.

Sign up here to join us on Monday, April 22, at 5 p.m.

Feel free to reach out to Eden Del Valle at edelvalle21@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join us for the Spring EXPO featuring capstone projects for engineering and computer science students in the Klages Maker Hub today (Friday) from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Talk with student designers and see the cool projects they’ve been working on all year!

Contact Elisa Turpen at eturpen@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Campus Public Safety will be conducting its annual bicycle roundup starting Wednesday, May 1.

At the end of spring semester, a university-wide bicycle cleanup is conducted. Bikes that are illegally parked, unregistered, or inoperable will be impounded. Bicycle racks need to be cleared to do routine maintenance to the bike racks and surrounding areas.

Bicycles may not be stored on the campus during the summer semester. Claims for impounded bikes may be made at the CPS office.

If you are staying on campus over the summer and plan to keep a bike here, please stop by Campus Public Safety to get a sticker ID. Move your bike to the rack that is closest to your summer housing.

Impounded bicycles will be kept at our office for 60 days and then donated to local charities at the discretion of the CPS office. Junk bikes will be recycled.

Questions? Contact Karen Toohey at 503-554-2091 or campussafety@georgefox.edu.

Please join us today (Thursday) at noon as we baptize several students who have decided to publicly commit to become disciples of Jesus. We’ll be on the patio outside of the Murdock Library. We hope to see you there!

Questions? Email Jamie Johnson at jamiej@georgefox.edu.

Come watch a broad collection of films made by George Fox students at the Fox Film Festival tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday!

On Friday, April 19, the showing will be hosted by the Cameo Theatre in downtown Newberg at 4 p.m. Tickets for the Cameo are $6 per person at the box office window.

A second showing will take place on Saturday, April 20, in Bauman Auditorium at 7 p.m. (no admission fee), with an awards ceremony to follow. This is a great opportunity to support student filmmakers and enjoy a night of creativity!

Questions? Email Amber Abrams at aabrams20@georgefox.edu.

The university’s esports program is hosting the finals of the NACE Collegiate Starleague here in the esports arena at the Wheeler Sports Center. This is the first in-person finals we’ve hosted and is a testament to how far we’ve come!

We are hosting a watch party in the next-door classroom and invite everyone to come watch it online at twitch.tv/gfuesports at 1:30 p.m. this Saturday, April 20.

For more information, please reach out to Jerry Sanchez at jsanchez@georgefox.edu.

Studies show that indoor plants improve well-being and may even enhance focus and productivity. We just think they’re pleasant to be around.

Beginning today (Thursday) through Monday, April 22, borrow a plant from the library front desk to keep you company while studying in Murdock. Be sure to enter our raffle to take one of them home with you on Monday.

All plants are cuttings of larger library plants. The raffle will occur at noon on Monday, April 22.

Feel free to reach out to Kate Wimer at kwimer@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Please join us in bidding farewell to Lynn Scott as she retires after 24 years! A celebration in her honor will be held this Monday, April 22, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Stevens lobby with refreshments and some words of best wishes.

Questions? Reach out to Kathy Harris at kharris@georgefox.edu.

Join us in celebrating Professor Paul Otto next Wednesday, April 24, as he receives emeritus status and enters retirement. We will be hosting a reception for him from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Stevens Atrium.

Paul has served as a professor of history in the Department of History and Politics for 22 years. He also served as department chair some of those years. He is most well-known for conducting Reacting to the Past games as his method for teaching history.

Wednesday’s event will include a memory book with pages to sign, and a basket for cards. Light refreshments will be served. President Baker will present Paul with his emeritus award at 4 p.m. Come wish Paul a happy retirement!

Feel free to reach out to Phyllis Hartle at hartlep@georgefox.edu with any questions.

After 10 years of faithful service to George Fox, Steven Classen, professor of communication & cinematic arts and director of the School of Communication and Design, will be retiring.

To honor his time at the university, we’re hosting an open house in Lemmons 9 this afternoon (Wednesday) from 3:30 to 5 p.m., with a short program taking place at 4 p.m. There will be food and drinks, as well as cards available to sign.

For more information, please reach out to Penny Martin at pmartin@georgefox.edu.