The Daily Bruin

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. 

Encourage your students to stop by the ARC’s “Study Sundae” session tonight (Wednesday) at 8 p.m. in the Gulley lobby. This event offers students a chance to connect with ARC consultants, gather test prep resources, and pick up helpful study tips—all alongside free ice cream.

It’s a great way for students to jumpstart their finals prep in a fun, supportive environment.

Our last event for Sexual Assault Awareness Month is coming up! Join us at the IRC tomorrow (Thursday) at 4 p.m. for snacks and great conversations as we watch Audrie & Daisy, a documentary about sexual assault.

You can also hold your own watch party with your roommates and friends. Anyone who participates and fills out our form will be entered to win a $100 gift card to Fred Meyer. Learn more here.

In May of 2025, students and faculty from our Doctor of Physical Therapy program will be heading to Uganda for a medical service trip! Our well-established partnerships with local leaders in Uganda seek to meet the physical and educational needs that exist in these communities.

We need your help! This trip is being funded by donations and fundraisers, with our next one being through Burgerville today (Tuesday). Visit the Burgerville in Newberg and mention George Fox. You can also order ahead on the app and use the promo code GEORGEFOX.

Thank you for your support! Contact Amanda Brandes at abrandes23@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

The final issue of The Crescent for this year comes out today! Read it here!

Please join us for a farewell celebration in honor of Todd Curtis on Thursday, April 17, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Maker Hub.

All faculty, staff and students are invited to attend and wish Todd well in his future endeavors. We will be serving cake and refreshments. We hope to see you there!

During this holy week, come help build a community garden at the Newberg Peace Park that will help supply the Bruin Community Pantry with fresh produce. Here’s when you can help:

• Thursday, April 17, from 3:30 p.m. to dusk: Removing sod from the garden area (removing old life to make way for new life)
• Saturday, April 19, 9 a.m. to noon: Building raised beds for the garden (preparing accessible vessels for blessing and growth)

This is a tangible way to care for our neighbors and steward the resources of creation. Elective chapel credit is available. Meet us at the park, which is directly behind Newberg First Presbyterian Church.

If you have questions, contact Holly Shelton at hshelton@georgefox.edu.

As Easter approaches, the university community is welcome to reflect on the death and sacrifice of Jesus at a special concert, “The Way of the Cross,” at 7:30 p.m. this Thursday, April 17, in Bauman Auditorium.

Special guest soloists Richard Zeller and Susan Buehler will join the university’s Concert Choir and Chamber Orchestra in performing Requiem by Gabriel Fauré. The performance, featuring more than 150 singers, is contemplative, reflecting on the death of Christ, how we live, the death that is to follow, and the promise of heaven.

George Fox students and employees may receive one free ticket per person. Additional tickets may be purchased here. Come join us in contemplating the sacrifice Jesus made for us.

Reach out to Danielle Warner at dwarner@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Need a break during the last few weeks of school? George Fox Theatre has a number of fun performances that you are invited to attend for free! From comedy improv to a timed technical theatre competition, there’s something for everyone! Events are as follows:

• Acting Studio Final Showcase: April 21 at 7:30 p.m. in Wood-Mar Auditorium. The acting class will present scenes and monologues for one hour total.
• Improv Class Final Showcase: April 21 at 9 p.m. in Wood-Mar Auditorium. This will be an improv comedy performance featuring both short- and long-form improv for 80 minutes total.
• Shakespeare Under the Stars: April 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Amphitheater (Wood-Mar if it’s raining)
  A celebration of Shakespeare scenes and songs for his birthday. Hot beverages will be provided! This performance will be 80 minutes in total. If you would like to perform a piece, fill out this Google Form.
• Epiphany Presents: April 24 at 7:30 p.m. in Wood-Mar Auditorium. Epiphany Ensemble presents original works of faith and theatre for 50 minutes total.
• Tech Olympics: April 29 at 7:30 p.m. in Wood-Mar Auditorium. Stagecraft students race to complete a series of technical theatre tasks in a fast-paced competition for two hours in total.

Please email Ben Tissell at btissell@georgefox.edu if you have any questions about these events.

The university pastors invite you to join us for a short Good Friday service on Friday, April 18, at 2 p.m. in the chapel as we commemorate the sacrifice of Jesus in preparation for the celebration of Easter on Sunday. All community members are invited!

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

George Fox physical therapy students are hosting their annual free physical therapy clinic May 8 through June 13!

We will serve clients with a variety of needs, including relief from general aches and pains, chronic conditions, sports injuries, orthopedic surgery recovery, balance and fall concerns, concussion management, neurological conditions, vestibular issues, general deconditioning, pediatric care, cardiovascular support, and more. The DPT students are eager to serve you, so please take advantage!

Please fill out this Google Form and you will be contacted for scheduling. Thank you!

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

April is Financial Literacy Month, and we want to remind you of the valuable resources available to help you prepare for your financial future! Here’s what’s available:

• Boost your knowledge: Take a quick quiz to test and improve your understanding of key financial concepts.
• Organize your finances: Use the personal info organizer to gather all your important financial information in one secure place.
• Invest in education: Register for a free webinar or watch one on demand to learn from experts.
• Create healthy habits: Discover simple strategies to help you manage your money effectively.

To access these resources, please visit this Nationwide resource page.

Join us tonight (Friday) at 7 p.m. in Canyon Commons for Bailemos! Get ready to dance to the best Latin songs of all time. This year’s theme is “Carnaval.” Come ready to eat, dance, and have a great time before finals. We can’t wait to see you there!

Reach out to Javier Broach at jbroach23@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Stop by the Interior Design Showcase between 3 and 5 p.m. in Canyon Commons on Monday, April 28! All interior design majors from freshmen to seniors will display their work from this year. There’s a lot to take in, from residential to commercial projects.

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

We’re excited to announce that, in May of 2025, students and faculty from our Doctor of Physical Therapy program will be heading to Uganda for a medical service trip! Our well-established partnerships with local leaders in Uganda seek to meet the physical and educational needs that exist in these communities.

We will work alongside doctors, teachers and community leaders who have been our friends and partners for over 10 years. As we prepare to return, we need your help! This trip is being funded by donations and fundraisers, with our next one being through Burgerville on Tuesday, April 15.

Visit the Burgerville in Newberg that day and mention George Fox. You can also order ahead on the app and use the promo code GEORGEFOX.

In previous trips, we have seen kids and adults receive healthcare for the first time in their lives, after walking hours through rural Uganda to our large medical clinics. We have seen teenagers with cerebral palsy walk for the first time and even start playing soccer with friends.

We have helped Ugandans with amputations return to the professional world in previously lost careers. We have even saved the lives of kids with hydrocephalus, and helped adults with progressive cancers by identifying their condition and ensuring they get the medical care they need.

Thank you for your support! Contact Amanda Brandes at abrandes23@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

This is a friendly reminder to support nursing’s Kenya serve trip team! Join in over an hour of yoga and intentional tea time beginning at 3:30 p.m. in Hadlock tomorrow (Saturday). Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign in.

The cost is $25 at the door, and your donation goes to help the costs of our serve trip to help those with limited access to healthcare in Kenya!

Contact Mitzy Steward at msteward23@georgefox.edu with any questions.

As Easter approaches, the university community is welcome to reflect on the death and sacrifice of Jesus at a special concert, “The Way of the Cross,” at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, in Bauman Auidtorium.

Special guest soloists Richard Zeller and Susan Buehler will join the university’s Concert Choir and Chamber Orchestra in performing Requiem by Gabriel Fauré. The performance, featuring more than 150 singers, is contemplative, reflecting on the death of Christ, how we live, the death that is to follow, and the promise of heaven.

George Fox students and employees may receive one free ticket per person. Additional tickets may be purchased here. Come join us in contemplating the sacrifice Jesus made for us.

Reach out to Danielle Warner at dwarner@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Want the opportunity to sell your art at Student Activities’ Spring Market in the quad on Friday, April 25, from 4 to 6 p.m.? Just complete this table rental form and you’re all set to sell to those on campus and in our local community.

If you want to participate but have nothing to sell, this is also an opportunity to share your musical talent. Complete this Spring Market open mic form. We want to open the stage to anyone interested in performing in front of a low-key public audience of students and community members.

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Don’t miss the final chapel of the academic year, aka Awards Convocation Chapel!

Please join us Tuesday, April 22, at 10:50 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium as we celebrate the upcoming end of the academic year! We’ll have a time of worship; hear from our speaker, Dr. Brian Doak, professor of biblical studies and VP of George Fox Digital; and present the 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!

Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

As part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Henderson House will be on campus to talk about domestic abuse and sexual violence.

Stop by anytime between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. today (Thursday) in Canyon Commons and get to know the only domestic abuse center in Yamhill County.

Feel free to reach out to Crystal McGowen at cmcgowen@georgefox.edu with any questions.