The Daily Bruin

Join the George Fox Rocket Team in watching the total lunar eclipse tonight (Thursday) at 10 p.m. in Wood-Mar 110. During a lunar eclipse, the Earth moves between the Sun and Moon, blocking most of the Sun’s light from reaching the Moon and turning it a dark red color.

There will be cherry pie and gluten-free strawberry pie available on a first-come, first-served basis. If it is clear enough, we will watch from outside, but if visibility is an issue due to weather, we will watch on a screen.  Bring a friend, and let’s celebrate this unique occurrence together!

For any questions you may have, please contact rocketteam@georgefox.edu.

Please take 60 seconds to answer a few questions about art! This survey is short and fun, and your engagement will go a long way. Thank you!

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.

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 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.

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 on Wednesday, March 19, at 7 p.m. as Jason Lepojärvi explores this thought-provoking question in a lecture, “Pro-Life Atheist: Oxymoron?”

HMS and Suites are hosting a cultural celebration tonight (Wednesday) at 7:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons. This event aims to celebrate, educate and include the variety of cultures represented at George Fox through entertainment, games, trivia and food.

Join us to celebrate the amazing diversity at George Fox! All are welcome!

Contact Ayahna at abahati21@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Join Global Village for our annual international dinner Wednesday, March 19, at 7 p.m. in the FoxHole!

We’ll be having dishes from all over the world, including full meals, snacks, drinks and desserts from places like Rwanda, the Middle East, Guatemala, Ethiopia and Vietnam. All you have to do is show up ready to try something new.

Please fill out this form to RSVP so we have enough food for everyone. Feel free to bring a friend (make sure they fill out the form as well). See you then!

Email Ayahna Bahati with any questions at abahati21@georgefox.edu.

Dan Kang and the Faculty Scholarship and Achievement Committee invite you to join them for the Spring Faculty Lecture tonight (Tuesday) at 6 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Ekaterina Lomperis, the Richard B. Parker Associate Professor of Theology and Wesleyan Thought and winner of the 2023-24 Faculty Achievement Award for Graduate Research and Scholarship, is our featured faculty speaker. Lomperis will speak about “Spiritual Reformations of Medicine: Early Modern Beginnings and Contemporary Possibilities.”

University members and the surrounding community are invited. Please join us as we hear Lomperis share her research on the transformations of religious perspectives on medicine and healing during an era of reform, with a particular focus on Martin Luther’s thought.

We hope you are able to support Lomperis by attending in person. Refreshments will be provided. If you are unable to attend, the event will be live-streamed at this link.

Join the Latin Heritage Club for Pupusa Night on Friday, March 14, and learn how to make pupusas! Come enjoy delicious food and playing games. You’ll also have a chance to win some gift cards! See you at 5 p.m. in the IRC. All are welcome!

Reach out to Javier Broach at jbroach23@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Department of Human Services (DHS) representatives will be on site at the Bruin Community Pantry to assist folks with signing up for food stamps or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. No appointment is required.

Staff will be at the food bank from 1 to 4:30 p.m. on the following Thursdays:

• March 20
• April 17
• May 22
• June 19
• July 17
• Aug. 21

Stop by if you would like to speak with someone from DHS. Contact Jere Witherspoon at jwithers@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

George Fox’s new Math Community Club needs only 12 more signatures from the student body! Our goal is to host creative activities and community-building events, but we need your help to make this club official. If you like this idea, please sign your name in this Google Form to express your support. Thank you to those who have already done so!

Stay tuned for circle-related details about our special March 14 (Pi Day) celebration.

If you have any questions about this club, contact our president, Elisabeth Oberst, at eoberst23@georgefox.edu.

Democracy on your mind? Come listen to Dr. Bert Emerson, associate professor of English and honors program director at Whitworth University, lecture about what American literature might teach us about democracy today. The lecture, given in EHS 102 at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday) will be based on his recent book, American Literary Misfits.

Additionally, join a discussion of American Literary Misfits in Hoover 250 at 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, March 13, with George Fox faculty members Harrison Dietzman, Ed Song, and Rachel Winslow, who will be giving short responses to the book, followed by a response from Emerson. Open discussion to follow.

Contact Jay Miller at jaym@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey at Portland Seminary? Our doctoral programs empower you to make a meaningful impact, combining academic excellence with spiritual depth. Choose from these options:

• Doctor of Leadership (DLd) in Global Perspectives: Engage with and implement leadership principles through a theologically informed, multi-disciplinary lens. Gain the skills and insights needed to address contextual challenges informed by global shared realities. This program requires a relevant master’s degree (MBA, MSW, MEd, MAT, MDiv, etc.).
• Doctor of Ministry (DMin) in Leadership and Spiritual Formation: Focus on your spiritual growth and gain a refreshed relationship with Christ while learning to lead authentically and inspire change in complex and diverse systems. Requires a ministry-related master’s degree.

It’s not just about the curriculum – it’s about the community. At Portland Seminary, you’ll join a supportive cohort guided by experienced mentors and dedicated faculty. Together, you’ll grow, learn and inspire.

Explore how our programs can equip you for transformative leadership. Learn more today!

Yin Yoga is a slow and mindful form of yoga where poses are held for longer periods of time and props are often integrated in order to release tension deep within the connective tissue. This class is perfect both for those who have never tried yoga before and those who are experienced! Essential oils will diffuse during class, and we will close with a meditative prayer.

This class takes place on Fridays at 1 p.m. Sign up on IMLeagues. If you have any questions, contact fitness@georgefox.edu.

This Lenten season, we’re hosting panel discussions with university pastors, local clergy, spiritual directors and theology faculty. Join us tomorrow (Tuesday) at 10:50 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

This week, we’ll hear from Libby McNay, pastor of groups and formation at Journey Church; Andrew del Rio, assistant professor of philosophy, director of the George Fox University Apologetics Initiative, and faculty fellow for the honors program; Erin Johnson, associate dean for Behavioral Health Sciences and program director for the social work program; and Lane Greenleaf-Perez, lead pastor at Red Hills Church.

Dan Kang and the Faculty Scholarship and Achievement Committee invite you to join them for the spring Faculty Lecture tomorrow (Tuesday) at 6 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Ekaterina Lomperis, PhD, the Richard B. Parker Associate Professor of Theology and Wesleyan Thought and winner of the 2023-24 Faculty Achievement Award for Graduate Research and Scholarship, is our featured faculty speaker. Ekaterina will speak about “Spiritual Reformations of Medicine: Early Modern Beginnings and Contemporary Possibilities.”

University members and the surrounding community are invited. Please join us as we hear Dr. Lomperis share her research on the transformations of religious perspectives on medicine and healing during an era of reform, with a particular focus on Martin Luther’s thought.

We hope you are able to support Ekaterina by attending in person. Refreshments will be provided. If you are unable to attend, the event will be live-streamed at this link.

HMS and Suites are hosting a cultural celebration on Wednesday, March 12, at 7:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons. This event aims to celebrate, educate, and include the variety of cultures represented at George Fox through entertainment, games, trivia and food!

Residents are encouraged, but not required, to bring a dish that is representative of their culture. For those interested in bringing a dish, please fill out this form to receive a confirmation email. Join us to celebrate the amazing diversity at George Fox! All are welcome!

Contact Ayahna at abahati21@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

All Stanley tumblers (24 oz., 30 oz., 40 oz.) are 25% off March 10-17 at the Bruin Bookstore. In-store only.

Innovation isn’t just about great ideas, it’s about wise and bold action. Join us for an inspiring talk with Neil Ahlsten, managing partner at 1Flourish Capital, in Stevens 208 at 4 p.m. this Monday, March 10.

Ahlsten will draw on lessons from his time at Google, startup investing and Scripture to explore how wise action, strategic learning and embracing failure can leverage technology into high-impact products. All are welcome to attend this Ignite-sponsored event!

Contact Tamara Wytsma at twytsma@georgefox.edu with any questions.

If your commute to our Portland or Newberg campus involves driving through Sherwood, be advised Highway 99W will be closed this weekend from 9 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, March 7-10, in the middle of Sherwood.

Travelers in both directions of 99W will be detoured between Edy and Elwert roads and should expect long delays and traffic backups. Vehicles will be detoured onto smaller roads west of 99W.

The closure is to allow for work on a 900-foot bicycle and pedestrian bridge over the busy highway just north of the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Elwert Road.

On Monday, March 10, we will be hosting our spring Nursing Expo in Canyon Commons from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Twenty-eight different hospitals and healthcare companies will be here to meet with our students.

Please take this opportunity to network, ask questions, and promote yourself to some of the most reputable healthcare companies around.

Contact Wade Witherspoon at wwitherspoon@georgefox.edu with any questions.