The Daily Bruin

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting Bruin Preview on campus tomorrow (Friday). With over 800 visitors expected, we’re asking George Fox students and employees to help extend the Be Known promise throughout the day.

This will be one of our largest events to date! Here’s what you can keep in mind:

• Use street parking instead of campus parking lots. Guests will be arriving on campus tomorrow morning between 7:30 and 8:15 a.m. and will fill all the main campus parking lots. 
• Be mindful of guests in your housing area. We will have housing tours circulating through Edwards, Gulley, Pennington, and HMS from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tour groups will be viewing dorm lobbies and a room in each dorm.
• Plan for a busier-than-usual lunch in Canyon Commons. Guests will be going through the main servery lines and will eat in the main dining area. If you see a family looking for a spot to sit, invite them to join you and help direct them to their next activity.
• Offer a helping hand with directions to students and their families!
• We have 85 prospective students who have opted to stay overnight tonight (Thursday) before the main event! Be mindful and welcoming of prospective students to be in your on-campus living areas starting at 5:30 p.m.

Thank you for helping our visitors feel welcome!

For questions, email visit@georgefox.edu or call Lauren Hill at 503-554-2245.

The university’s performing arts department invites you to a series of concerts in the coming week. All events will be held in Bauman Auditorium and are free unless noted. Here is the schedule:

• Tonight (Thursday), the university’s Jazz Ensemble, Concert Choir and Chamber Singers will perform at the Bruin Preview Concert at 7:30 p.m.
• This Saturday, April 6, a faculty bassoon recital featuring Sam Rhoton is scheduled for 2 p.m.
• On Monday, April 8, the talents of 13 musicians will be on display in a 7:30 p.m. Honors Concert, highlighting their hard work, dedication and artistic growth over the past year.
• On Thursday, April 11, the university’s Worship Ensemble will lead a night of contemporary worship beginning at 7:30 p.m.
• Next week culminates with a performance of Mozart’s Coronation Mass on Sunday, April 14, at 3 p.m. The concert is free for George Fox students and employees, as well as children. Additional tickets can be purchased here.

Immerse yourself in a special night under the stars as we honor the birthday of one of history’s greatest writers! George Fox’s Shakespeare acting class, alongside members of the Newberg and George Fox community, will perform monologues and scenes, both poignant and hilarious.

Performances with take place in our outdoor amphitheater (or Wood-Mar Auditorium if it is actively raining) on Tuesday, April 23, at 7:30 p.m.

Join us in the audience or take part in the celebration! All are invited to perform their favorite piece by “The Bard” or simply enjoy as a spectator. To sign up as a performer, visit this link. Don’t miss this delightful evening of Shakespeare and community!

Feel free to reach out to Ben Tissell at btissell@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Come hear George Fox alumnus Dr. Jon Kershner speak about John Woolman, one of the most significant Quakers in history. Dr. Kershner will be sharing his expertise on Woolman’s theology in Canyon Commons 103 on Monday, April 8, from noon to 1:20 p.m.

A Q-and-A will follow the lecture. Lunch will be available in the Canyon Commons dining area for those who are not on a meal plan.

Questions? Email Jay Miller at jaym@georgefox.edu.

This year, nursing students will be traveling to Costa Rica to provide medical services to underserved people. We are holding a fundraiser at Panda Express all day tomorrow (Friday) and on Friday, May 10.

This fundraiser applies to online orders only; 28% of proceeds will go to support the student team! Follow these steps to order online:

1. Place an order for delivery or pick-up at any Panda Express location
2. Apply code 922564 in the Fundraiser Code box during online checkout.-
3. Pick up or have your meal delivered from sites nationwide!

Please contact Kari Landau at ksandau@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Join our neighbors from Friendsview and Friendship House in a springtime afternoon activity on Wednesday, April 10, from 2:45 to 4 p.m.!

You will get the opportunity to pot flower seeds alongside residents of both Friendsview and Friendship House while also building relationships and connections with them! Afterwards, we will have the chance to hand out planted pots to the residents who were not able to join us in the planting process.

We will meet in the lobby of Friendsview’s main building and head down to the residential area together. Sign up on Helper-Helper.

Feel free to reach out to Emily Ong at eong20@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

All women are encouraged to attend Rise’s panel event today (Thursday) at 6:30 p.m. in Hoover 103, where we will have multiple women professionals talk about what they wish they knew when they were in college.

Please click this this link to register and learn more. Crumbl cookies will be provided. We hope to see you there!

Reach out to Anika Perry at perrya20@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Come enjoy a night of music and support our student performers tomorrow (Thursday), as the university’s Jazz Ensemble, Concert Choir and Chamber Singers perform at the Bruin Preview Concert!

Join us in Bauman Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free, and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

See you there! Contact Kathy Harris at kharris@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Looking for ways to improve your health and nutrition in the comfort of your home? Come hang out with knowledgeable undergraduate kinesiology students as they provide free home workouts with demonstrations and nutritional guidance!

The session will take place at 2401 E. Hancock St., in Newberg, this Saturday, April 6, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sign up here.

Questions? Please reach out to Jesse Acosta Peinado at jacostapeinado19@georgefox.edu.

With the end of spring semester just on the horizon, Mail Services is collecting all packing boxes! If you have boxes that you want to get rid of (broken down, preferably), please bring them to us so we can hand them out to students as they prepare to leave for the summer.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.

You are invited to enjoy a performance of Mozart’s Coronation Mass on Sunday, April 14, at 3 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

Employees and students may obtain one complimentary ticket by using their George Fox email address. Otherwise, tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for seniors. Kids are free. Students may also show their ID at the door. You can purchase tickets here.

Questions? Contact Kathy Harris at kharris@georgefox.edu.

Come explore, learn and ignite your passion for safety alongside colleagues and experts. Our upcoming Safety Fair will bring together multiple teams and vendors who are deeply invested in caring for our workplace safety. Feel free to drop by Canyon Commons 102 on Tuesday, April 9, anytime between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

By fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange among these stakeholders, the event plays a pivotal role in cultivating a robust safety culture at our university, ensuring the well-being of all staff, faculty and students.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance our workplace safety culture together. See you there!

Please contact Michelle Rhea at mrhea@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Calling all knitters, crocheters, felters and sewists! The “Needle Nerds” will be hosting a crafting community drop-in event today (Wednesday) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Murdock 103.

A “Needle Nerd” host will be present for the duration of the event, but you are invited to come and go, bring your lunch, or just come sit and talk “needle nerdery” as you are able.

Bring your latest project; all small crafts and abilities are welcome!

Please feel free to contact 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 on 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.

Come out to Austin Sports Complex tomorrow (Wednesday) at 6 p.m. to support the women’s lacrosse team as the Bruins take on Linfield. The Kopitos food truck will be there from 6 to 8 p.m.; you do not want to miss them!

Feel free to reach out to Abby Antonov at aantonov21@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

The Stewards of Sustainability Club is going to the beach this weekend! On Saturday, April 6, we will participate in SOLVE’s Treasure the Beach event from 9 to 11 a.m., where we will be picking up trash on Seaside beach.

Look here for more information and to sign up or join a carpool!

Questions? Feel free to contact Lilly McAfee at lmcafee19@georgefox.edu.

Join us tomorrow (Wednesday) in Hoover 250 from 11 to 11:30 a.m. for a time of quiet waiting upon the Lord’s present leadership as we seek to be receptive and responsive to the divine initiative. Ross McCollough will be hosting. Chapel credit will be offered.

Please reach out to Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The Nursing Club is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive this Friday, April 5, at Northwest Christian Church from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. You will get an exclusive Godzilla x Hong Kong shirt if you donate. Use this link to sign up!

Feel free to reach out to Payton Walker at pwalker21@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

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.

In recognition of National Arab American Heritage Month (April), the Intercultural Resource Center has compiled this digital document for engagement.

This resource includes educational components as well as restaurant recommendations, films to watch with us at the IRC, and another Spotify playlist to use as your soundtrack for April.

We hope that these opportunities serve as a way to supplement or start off your engagement this month. As always, we want to hear from and represent you, so if you have recommendations for this month or future cultural heritage months, please let us know by filling out this form.

Feel free to reach out to Zanne Backous at sbackous@georgefox.edu with any questions.