The Daily Bruin

The School of Physical Therapy is looking for volunteers for a screening session on the skin this Wednesday, April 7, from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. in the Roberts Center.

Second-year physical therapy students, along with a medical doctor, will review your skin, checking for normal changes and any possible abnormalities. 

If you would like to volunteer, please contact Samantha Skaggs (sskaggs@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2451).  We look forward to hearing from you!

The Hadlock Student Center will be closed today (Sunday) for Easter.

Questions? Contact AJ Heil (aheil@georgefox.edu).

Married undergraduate and graduate students that meet the eligibility requirements for the Hadlock Student Center can purchase a membership for their spouse at the beginning of each academic term (fall, spring, and summer) for $75.

A marriage license or other official document must be provided at the time of purchase. This policy does not apply to engaged students. Memberships are not usually prorated if purchased later in the academic term. For the month of April, memberships are prorated to $20 for the month.

Starting Saturday, May 1, the summer membership would apply. A spouse membership allows for participation in most programs and services, including intramural sports, group fitness classes, outdoor equipment rental center, climbing wall programs and services, fitness facilities, outdoor recreation trips and activities, and other workshops.

In order to set up a time to purchase a membership, please email AJ Heil (aheil@georgefox.edu).

In order for the COVID Response Team to connect George Fox community members with resources and help facilitate student communication with faculty, please be sure to complete the COVID Concern and Reporting Form if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.

Questions? Contact Jere Witherspoon (jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu).

Portland Seminary invites you to join the first conversation of a three-part series on Wednesday, April 28, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. This is a free online event; please register here.

The first talk, “Reading the Gospels While Black,” will feature N.T. Wright and Esau McCaulley. This event is co-hosted by Portland Seminary, Regent College, and Seattle Pacific University.

Questions? Contact Gaby Viesca (gviesca@georgefox.edu).

The Hadlock Student Center will be closed for Easter Sunday, April 4. However, Hadlock will remain open for normal hours today (Friday) and tomorrow.

Questions? Contact AJ Heil (aheil@georgefox.edu).

Join librarian Robin Ashford as she discusses how to find, access, and best utilize the variety of ebook platforms used here at George Fox. The workshop will be held Thursday, April 8, at 10 a.m. via Zoom. Register for this workshop and others here. 

This semester, the library is offering a series of workshops to help the Fox community navigate our increasingly digital library environment. Each workshop will be taught by a different librarian, making them an excellent way to refresh your skills, learn something new, or hear an old concept in a new way.

Questions? Contact Kate Wimer (kwimer@georgefox.edu).

Good news: 44 People have already registered for the Bruin Boulder Bash, a fun-filled climbing competition at the Hadlock Student Center next Friday, April 9. We have added more spots due to demand, and would encourage you to join in!

All skill levels are welcome, even those that are brand new to climbing. There will be door prizes, free swag, and great community! Please register here.

Questions? Contact AJ Heil (aheil@georgefox.edu).

Campus Recreation is hosting a Self-Defense Workshop on Sunday, April 18, from 6 to 9 p.m. This workshop is a stand-alone training that walks through self-defense techniques and scenarios.

It is held as a one-time seminar, whereas our normal class is ongoing. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to learn more about self-defense and does not require any previous experience!

The cost is $10 per participant, and the workshop is open to employees and students. Click here for details and registration.

Questions? Contact AJ Heil (aheil@georgefox.edu).

Please note: Campus Public Safety normally doesn’t allow vehicles to remain on campus during the summer if the owner isn’t currently taking classes.

Exceptions to this policy are as follows:

• Student is on Juniors Abroad or winter/summer serve trip
• Student lives too far away to easily drive home
• International students who purchase vehicles here and return home for breaks
• Students on official George Fox activities (sports activities/academic trips, etc.)

If a student falls within those categories, they may fill out the Vehicles Left on Campus Policy Form, agreeing to the requirements. This form must be completed before you leave campus, and you must leave a key with Campus Public Safety before leaving your vehicle on campus. 

Any vehicle left on campus without the key being left with security is subject to tow at your expense due to Plant Services/construction activity all around campus during the summer.

For all other students, it is recommended to leave your car off-campus with a friend who can drive it and watch it, as George Fox is not responsible for any theft or damage to your vehicle while left unattended on campus.

Do not abandon your car on city streets, as the city of Newberg will tow it as an “abandoned vehicle” after 72 hours.

Questions? Call Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 or email Elrike Shaw (eshaw@georgefox.edu).

Campus Public Safety has noticed a lot of bikes scattered across campus recently. Please remember to lock your bike to a bike rack with a heavy-duty lock and chain. Leaving bikes in random places creates a temptation for thieves to try to steal your bikes.

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

Students using their bikes during the summer are encouraged to move their bikes inside to store them in their summer housing.

Bicycles not picked up from the impound lot within 60 days will be forwarded to local charities at the discretion of the Campus Public Safety office. Junk bicycles will be recycled.

Questions? Call Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 or email Elrike Shaw (eshaw@georgefox.edu).

Go on a virtual career trek to Providence, one of the largest healthcare providers in the region Thursday, April 8, from 11 a.m. to noon. Come learn about clinical and non-clinical jobs in one of the fastest-growing industries!

This is perfect for most majors, and for both grad and undergrad students. In addition to nursing and social work, there are a lot of behind-the-scenes positions that are needed to make a large organization like this be successful.

What to expect? A company overview, panel with employees from various departments, discussion about any internships and entry-level job opportunities, plus plenty of time for Q&A. Click here to register. 

Questions? Contact Colleen Sump (csump@georgefox.edu).

Today (Friday), come by the Bruin Store for two killer deals! We have brand new tees under $10, and all items from the Closet Project are two-for-$1.

The Closet Project is an initiative launched by the Bruin Store team to bring affordable professional attire to students. All of our inventory has been donated by other students, faculty, staff, parents, and community members, all of whom want to help you be adequately prepared for upcoming interviews and internships.

Every single item is sold for $1 (except for our two-for-$1 sale this week), and every single dollar goes directly to the Bruin Community Pantry to combat food insecurity. Purchasing from the Closet Project is a great way to build your professional wardrobe and give back at the same time.

At this time, all purchases from the Closet Project are cash only.

Questions? Contact Paige Jacobs (pjacobs@georgefox.edu).

Are you interested in learning more about backpacking? Hadlock is offering a three-class series starting this Tuesday, April 6, at 7 p.m.

Each class will cover different topics related to basic skills, backcountry cooking, and navigation. This is an intro class, so no prior backpacking experience is needed. Classes are free. Please sign up under the group fitness classes on IM Leagues.

Questions? Contact Sarah Kotel (skotel15@georgefox.edu).

We are interested in the use of telehealth as a way to screen for frailty in community-dwelling older adults using the modified Physical Performance Test. The study will be taking place Monday, April 5, at 3:30 p.m. in the Roberts Center.

In order to qualify for this study, you must:

• Be 60-90 years old
• Live independently or in an assisted living facility
• Be able to walk without the help of another person
• Pass a mental status exam

In order to qualify for this study, you must not:

• Have been diagnosed with a neurological condition
• Have a current illness or health issues that would make performing physical activities unsafe

If you qualify for this study, you may be asked to come to campus, where you will be asked to perform a physical performance test both in a lab setting and a telehealth setting.

Cameras will record the movement of markers that will be placed on your body, and force plates in the ground will record your foot contact during the sit-to-stand activity in the lab. Your performance during the telehealth activities will be recorded.

The testing session will last approximately one hour. If interested, please contact research staff member Lyndsay Stutzenberger (lstutzenberger@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2463).

Fusion would like to invite all students and faculty to join in celebrating the club’s annual Asian American Heritage Week. Join us tonight (Friday) for a forum at 7 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Also, be sure to check out the posters installed across the quad, displaying prominent Asian American figures, for a chance to win a Fusion mask.

Check out Fusion’s Instagram for more details! Questions? Contact Fusion (fusion.gfu@gmail.com).

Do you ever struggle to write the intro and conclusion paragraphs of your essays? Is starting a paper the hardest part of your writing process? Join the ARC for our “Intro and Conclusion Writing Workshop” on Thursday, April 8, at 7 p.m. via Zoom.

You will be led through an easy process for writing tight, successful intro and conclusion paragraphs. You’ll even have time to ask questions relevant to your paper at the end. Come and get some preliminary help on those final essays you have coming up!

Questions? Contact Julia James (jjames@georgefox.edu).

Welcome to spring! April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and the George Fox Sexual Misconduct CARE Team is hoping to bring more attention and education toward this on campus.

We will be holding a virtual event featuring survivor, educator and wellness coach Brittany Piper. Brittany uses her story of adversity, resilience, and triumph to empower and inspire audiences to take brave action in their own lives and communities.

Brittany will be sharing on:

• Rape Culture: A Survivor’s Perspective
• From Hardship to Leadership: Transforming Pain into Progress
• After the Assault: Healing Through Self-Care for Survivors and Their Peers

This event will be held next Friday, April 9, at 6 p.m. over Zoom. The Zoom link will be provided directly to you through email. Please fill out this Google Form if you are interested in attending.

We look forward to learning alongside you! Questions or concerns? Please contact Amanda Nguyen (anguyen18@georgefox.edu).

The university’s theatre department invites the George Fox community to its spring drama, Parables: A Theatrical Installation, to be presented live on campus April 8-11 and virtually April 15-18.

Live performances are scheduled at 7:30 and 9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, April 8-10, and on Sunday, April 11, at 7:30 p.m. only. Live shows are available only to on-campus students and employees. If you are interested in picking up a ticket for a live show, contact Kathy Harris (kharris@georgefox.edu) in the theatre department.

The virtual performances will be presented at 7:30 p.m. each night between April 15 and 18. You may pick up your complimentary virtual tickets and purchase additional tickets ($10 each) at this link.

Synopsis: Parables is a traveling theatrical installation that promises to be a unique experience for performers and audience members alike. Director Cristi Miles and an ensemble of theatre students will devise a theatrical experience based on well-known (and not so well-known) parables, fables, allegories and the international bestselling book, The Alchemist, by Paulo Coehlo, for site-specific performances around our beautiful campus.

To learn more, visit the theatre’s Current Season page. Questions? Contact Kathy Harris (kharris@georgefox.edu).

Have any aches or pains? The College of Physical Therapy would love to serve you! From Tuesday, May 4, through Friday, May 28 (excluding weekends), DPT faculty and students will be evaluating and treating patients in our new Werth building.

We are treating all musculoskeletal/joint injuries, post-operative, pediatrics, vestibular, chronic pain, etc.  Whether you are a student, faculty, employee, or community member, this is completely free!

Our clinic is clean, safe, and we are ready to schedule your appointment. Please call Li-Zandre Philbrook at 503-554-2456 to schedule.