The Daily Bruin

Join in the Civility Project’s next “Community Conversation” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, in Canyon Commons. Our own Jere Witherspoon will join local conservative civility advocate Paul Blattner in a brief conversation modeling respectful speech and reflective listening.

Then, everyone will have a chance to pick a topic about which people at their table disagree, and have a potentially eye-opening conversation about it. All are invited to practice the skills we will need to be healing agents in our fractured political culture!

For more information, contact George Fox Civility Project Director Ron Mock at civility@georgefox.edu, or check out the Civility Project website.

The university’s Department of Art and Design and the Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce invite you to the opening of a unique and fun gallery exhibition. “Selections from the Studios” showcases a variety of works from George Fox students majoring in studio arts, illustration, and graphic design.

The opening take places from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 4, during First Friday Artwalk. Come see the amazing artwork of our students, enjoy refreshments, and hang out with cool artists, just a short walk away from campus, at the Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce (112 N. Garfield St. #103).

If you can’t make it to the opening, the show will be up until April 28, so stop by the visitor center and check it out.

All university offices are closed this Friday, March 28, for the spring break holiday. The Murdock Library on the Newberg campus will be closed, but the 24/7 space will remain open. The Bruin Store on the Newberg campus will also be closed.

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!

We need your help: We will be holding an auction fundraiser with dinner at 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, in Canyon Commons. Our auction has historically been the greatest contributor to funding our trip and will feature gifts generously donated by community members and businesses. We are looking for people to attend!

The money we earn from the auction will help pay for all travel, service, housing and resource expenses. For more information, check out our website at this link. If you are interested in obtaining tickets, you can purchase them here!

If you are interested in donating, attending, or have any questions, please reach out to us at georgefoxdptservice@gmail.com or call Micah Trevizu at 530-310-6202.

Check out these upcoming FBI events for students and job seekers. Whether you are interested in a special agent position, an FBI Internship, or one of our other 500 positions, here is your chance to learn about it!

• Friday, April 11: FBI Virtual Info Session – 2026 Honors Internship Program
• Wednesday, March 26 – Virtual Linguist Info Session
• Thursday, May 22 – 2025 FBI Career Expo

Contact Wade Witherspoon at wwitherspoon@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Any student who is on campus during spring break is invited to enjoy some pizza with us in the Disability and Accessibility Services office in Murdock 109 this evening (Tuesday) at 5 p.m.

If you would like to come, please email Carrie at ckisling@georgefox.edu to let us know you’re coming and if you have any dietary restrictions or needs.

The city of Newberg will be doing some work on Fulton Street, beginning today (Monday) and continuing until Friday, April 18. The city will be upgrading the sewer, water and storm underground utilities, as well as paving Fulton Street.

No street parking will be allowed along Fulton Street from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Further details about the scope of work are not available at this time.

Access to university parking lots will be available via side entrances along Villa Road or Center Street. It is unclear if there will be access to the small, circular lot by Wheeler Sports Center.

Avoiding the use of Fulton Street is highly recommended during this time; both Portland Road and Crestview Drive should allow you to circumvent the work.

If you are currently enrolled in a doctoral-level graduate program at George Fox, please consider taking our survey investigating how personality traits vary across professional fields and find out which super villain you are most like!

This survey should take about 15 to 20 minutes to complete. Participation is voluntary, and you may discontinue the survey at any time. Responses are completely anonymous and collected only for the purpose of this study.

This study is being conducted by students in the PsyD program at George Fox University with IRB committee approval. Please direct questions or concerns to either Lia McLanahan at lmclanahan19@georgefox.edu or Hailie Scholbrock Floch at hfloch22@georgefox.edu.

George Fox University welcomes Pat Gelsinger, former CEO of Intel Corporation, to campus for an engaging and timely lecture: “Big Tech & Big Responsibility: F.AI.th, Work, and Preparing the Next Generation – How Industry Leaders Can Foster Ethical Innovation.”

The lecture will be on Tuesday, April 8, at 7 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. Chapel credit will be given to students who attend. You can claim seats by visiting this link.

This lecture is a rare opportunity to hear from one of the most influential minds in technology and leadership. Gelsinger will explore the ethical responsibilities of tech leaders in an AI-driven world, the intersection of faith and work, and how we can equip the next generation to lead with integrity in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Gelsinger dedicated 30 years to Intel before stepping away to become CEO of VMware, where he led the company’s transformation into a global powerhouse in cloud infrastructure, enterprise mobility, and cybersecurity – nearly tripling its annual revenue.

In 2019, his visionary leadership and dedication to a positive workplace culture earned him the title of America’s top CEO in Glassdoor’s annual employee survey. In 2021, he returned to Intel as CEO, taking the helm to guide the company into its next era of innovation and growth.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and the Office of Inclusive Excellence invites you to join us in preventing sexual assault, abuse and harassment. We are partnering with multiple departments on campus as well as local community partners to provide you information, resources and care.

We want to foster a safe community for all of our students, and we can’t do it alone! Ending sexual abuse, assault and harassment requires us to work together. We hope that you will join the conversation and participate in one of our events below. Together, we can practice loving our neighbors, classmates, teammates and coworkers by knowing the warning signs and speaking up.

Join us for donuts on the Crisman Crossing bridge on Wednesday, April 2, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can see our full calendar of events here.

Contact Crystal McGowen at cmcgowen@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

Do you love fresh air, sunshine, and keeping things looking gorgeous? If so, we’ve got the perfect job for you!

Help us keep our campus beautiful by working with one of the largest departments on campus: Plant Services. From mowing and trimming to raking and weeding, you’ll be performing all kinds of hands-on outdoor tasks in a full 40-hour work week!

We’re looking for motivated students who don’t mind working in all kinds of weather. Plus, students hired for summer work are eligible to stay on campus over the summer.

The best part? You don’t need federal work-study eligibility to apply – just make sure you’re registered for the upcoming 2025-26 academic year.

Apply on Handshake and get your summer job locked down! If you have questions, contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu.

Please note that Hadlock’s hours will be modified over spring break:

• Saturday and Sunday, March 22-23 – Closed
• Monday through Thursday, March 24-27 – 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Friday, March 28 – Closed
• Saturday, March 29 – 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Sunday, March 30 – 2 to 11 p.m.

Interested in getting a better understanding of your mental and physical wellness? Take this survey for tips and tricks on how to improve your health through exercise and meditation. We are looking for college students of any fitness level to describe their current state of wellness and report on their experience trying the provided exercises and activities.

If you have questions, contact Edwin Estabillo at eestabillo21@georgefox.edu. Thank you for your participation!

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.

On Saturday, April 5, the Swing Dance Club and George Fox’s very own Jazz Ensemble will be hosting a dance in the Stevens atrium from 7 to 8:30 p.m. We teach East Coast swing, but this event is open to non-club members, whether you come to dance or just to enjoy an hour of live jazz!

Contact Rowan Endriss at rendriss21@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

If you plan to leave your vehicle on campus over spring break or during Juniors Abroad, please do the following:

• Fill out the Vehicles Left on Campus policy form (the form can also be filled out at the CPS office)
• Remove any personal belongings from your vehicle
• Park in a lot designated by Campus Public Safety personnel
• Leave a key at the CPS office located at 212 Carlton Way

Questions? Contact Karen Toohey in the CPS office at 503-554-2090 or stop by our office.

The Bruin Bookstore will have reduced hours for spring break:

• Monday, March 24 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 25 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Wednesday, March 26 – Closed
• Thursday, March 27 – Closed
• Friday, March 28 – Closed

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 Friday, 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.

Do you have neck, upper back, lower back or jaw pain? Our second-year doctor of physical therapy students are offering free orthopedic spine evaluations as they near the end of their didactic training.

Evaluations will be conducted by students under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. All are encouraged to sign up, whether you are a George Fox employee, student or community member.

Sessions will be offered at different time slots between 8:15 a.m. and noon on Wednesday, April 16, in the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd., in Newberg).

Take advantage of this opportunity to receive a thorough assessment at no cost! Contact Li-Zandre Philbrook at lphilbrook@georgefox.edu to schedule your evaluation.

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 tonight (Wednesday) at 7 p.m. as Jason Lepojärvi explores this thought-provoking question in a lecture, “Pro-Life Atheist: Oxymoron?”

Food banks are facing increasing difficulties in obtaining food due to a combination of factors, including rising food costs, supply chain disruptions, and a surge in demand as people struggle with inflation and the end of pandemic-related aid.

Due to these factors, the Bruin Community Pantry is facing a shortage of basic supplies that our students and community members rely on. We are in desperate need of grocery bags and certain shelf-stable items.

Here are some ways you can help:

• Donate targeted items to the food bank.
  • Soups
  • Chili
  • Oatmeal
  • Canned meals
  • Boxed meals (rice, pasta)
• Plan a food drive in your department. If you want to provide a prize for the winner, contact Jere Witherspoon for more information.
• Clean out your closet and bring in your grocery bags.
• Consider making a financial donation at this link.

Drop off your donated items at the food bank during our hours of operation.

For more information, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.