Share and talk about songwriting at meetup tomorrow

Wednesday, February 21st, 2024

Join us for another round of the songwriters meetup. We will listen to each other’s songs, talk about songwriting, and hang out. All are welcome! The meetup will be tomorrow (Friday) at 2 p.m. in the Bauman Greenroom. 

Feel free to reach out to Aaron Barnhart at abarnhart@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join mobility and climbing wall focus group to learn how climbing can be accessible

Wednesday, February 21st, 2024

One of the significant places on campus is our climbing wall in the Hadlock Student Center. It is a place to challenge one’s body, lean into one’s ability to strategize, enjoy the depth of community, and try something new and different. However, it is also intimidating in the minds of some.  

Sometimes things need to be “adapted.” The world of climbing talks about “adaptive climbing” in relation to those who have neurological diseases, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and/or vision challenges that cannot be corrected with lenses. However, we know there may be other challenges that create barriers as well. 

We would like to make the Hadlock climbing wall accessible to all students and staff if they choose. We are pulling together two focus groups – one for students on Tuesday, March 5, at 10 a.m. and one for staff (TBD). We want to answer the question, “If climbing were to ever become an interest for you, what would have to change for you to participate?”

We would love to have anyone and everyone who would like to engage with our question to join us. We welcome and value your thoughts and perspectives.

Please email Dave Johnstone at djohnsto@georgefox.edu if interested in joining us, or if you have questions. He will send you a calendar invite when we have a sense of the space/size needed.

Consider supporting DPT’s service trip to Uganda

Wednesday, February 21st, 2024

This year, the university’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program will be traveling to Uganda to serve their communities in need. While there, we will partner with local leaders and advocacy groups to provide training and collaborate in the treatment and management of people with disabilities.

Our time will be spent at two boarding schools for children with disabilities, as well as with local physicians and nurses helping run free primary care clinics. The DPT program cannot wait to see how God works through this trip for our students and those whom they will be serving.

With your support, we will be able to not only serve the people in the rural areas of Uganda, but also utilize the physical therapy and differential diagnosis skills we have learned in the program. Would you prayerfully consider supporting us with a gift today?

Give online through this link.

From all of Cohort 11, thank you for partnering with us!

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Garrett Cassio at gcassio22@georgefox.edu.

Have low-back pain? Sign up for free treatment with DPT students on April 10

Wednesday, February 21st, 2024

Do you have any low-back pain? Our doctor of physical therapy students (along with licensed clinicians) will have a chance to evaluate your low back and set you up for success while getting you back to what you want/love to do!

Join us for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program’s patient evaluation day from 8 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, April 10, in the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd).

If you would like to participate/sign up/want more information, please email Li-Zandre Philbrook at lphilbrook@georgefox.edu for a spot. This will be a free event.

Attend tonight’s lecture on W.E.B. Du Bois in Hoover 105

Wednesday, February 21st, 2024

The university community is welcome to a special guest lecture by Warner Pacific University President Brian Johnson at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday) in Hoover 105. He will present “W.E.B. Du Bois in African American Intellectual and Christian History.”

William Edward Burghardt Du Bois, commonly known as W.E.B. Du Bois, was an intellectual, sociologist and civil rights activist whose contributions significantly impacted the African American struggle for equality and justice.

Dr. Johnson authored the biography W.E.B. Du Bois: Toward Agnosticism, 1868-1934. In the book, he describes the evolution of religious views from Du Bois’s birth until his resignation as editor of Crisis magazine in 1934.

Dr. Johnson is a sought-after speaker, accomplished professor, scholar and academic administrator. He serves as the first minority president in Warner Pacific University’s 83-year history. To learn more, visit this page.

Survey: Help us build a young adults personal finance event for you

Tuesday, February 20th, 2024

Hello! We’re Team Personal Finance, a group of undergraduate business students partnering with financial professionals and churches to host an event that takes the fear out of talking about money and helps young adults think intentionally about their financial decisions.

We need your input to determine how we can host a personal finance event that is engaging, helpful, comfortable, and meaningful. You can partner with us to make this event great by filling out this two-minute, eight-question survey.

Thank you for helping us effectively serve the community in this way!

Questions? Feel free to reach out to Peter Nordlund at pnordlund20@georgefox.edu.

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.

Join session to hear ideas about moving toward a more civil society

Tuesday, February 20th, 2024

In such a divided age, election years are difficult. It can be especially hard to navigate relationships with people of differing opinions.

Join the Department of Communication to hear from guest speaker Dr. Stephanie Bennett about how silence can be one of our greatest allies in civil discourse and ethical, interpersonal relationships.

The presentation and Q-and-A session will take place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, in EHS 102. Drinks and appetizers will be provided!

Contact Emmalee Johnson at ejohnson20@georgefox.edu for further information.

Get upstream suicide prevention training on campus March 2

Tuesday, February 20th, 2024

Join the Sources of Strength Club for an upstream suicide prevention training led by professor Kelly Chang!

The training will last four hours, and you will earn a certificate of completion upon finishing it. It will be held in Roberts 117 on Saturday, March 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The mission of Sources of Strength training is to equip students and adult advisors to make a difference and spread hope, help and strength in your community. The training will allow you to create a culture promoting wellness where students feel comfortable to get help when they are struggling emotionally, might feel suicidal, or are having a tough time with anger, anxiety, or depression.

If you are unable to attend and would like to still be on the contact list when we do another training, please let us know in this RSVP link.

Feel free to reach out to Zachary Henderson at zhenderson22@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Plant vegetables for the Bruin Pantry with the Stewards of Sustainability Club

Tuesday, February 20th, 2024

Join the Stewards of Sustainability Club this Saturday, Feb. 24, from 2 to 4 p.m., when we will be planting seeds in our club’s garden. We’ll be planting some cold-tolerant veggies with the goal of donating our spring crop to the Bruin Community Pantry!

The garden is located directly north of Roy Apartments, tucked behind tall hedges beside Bauman Auditorium. See a visual of the garden’s location here.

Feel free to reach out to Lilly McAfee at lmcafee19@georgefox.edu with any questions.

All invited to hear Warner Pacific president speak on W.E.B. Du Bois on Thursday

Monday, February 19th, 2024

The university community is welcome to a special guest lecture by Warner Pacific University President Brian Johnson at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 22, in Hoover 105. He will present “W.E.B. Du Bois in African American Intellectual and Christian History.”

William Edward Burghardt Du Bois, commonly known as W.E.B. Du Bois, was an intellectual, sociologist and civil rights activist whose contributions significantly impacted the African American struggle for equality and justice. Born in 1868, he became the first African American to earn a doctorate from Harvard University. He cofounded the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and played a crucial role in advocating for civil rights, racial equality, and education.

Dr. Johnson has received a number of fellowships, including a 2004-2005 non-resident fellowship within the W.E.B. Du Bois Institute for African and African American Studies at Harvard University. That led him to author the biography, W.E.B. Du Bois: Toward Agnosticism, 1868-1934. In the book, Johnson describes the evolution of religious views from Du Bois’s birth until his resignation as editor of Crisis magazine in 1934.

Dr. Johnson is a sought-after speaker, accomplished professor, scholar and academic administrator. He serves as the first minority president in Warner Pacific University’s 83-year history. To learn more, visit this page.

Measure your fine motor skills in kinesiology research study

Monday, February 19th, 2024

Curious about how exercise fatigue impacts fine motor skill performance? We are looking for current George Fox students to explore this question. Participate in two short sessions evaluating the speed of your fine motor skills following various exercises.

Contact Aireen Celestino at acelestino20@georgefox.edu with any questions or if you would like to participate.

All are free to join Quaker Worship time tomorrow

Monday, February 19th, 2024

Come join us for Quaker Worship tomorrow (Wednesday) from 11 to 11:30 a.m. in Hoover 250 for a time of quiet waiting on the leadership of the Present Christ within us and among us. Nathanael Ankeny will be hosting.

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

Hear from Kent Thornburg on discussing faith in the medical field

Monday, February 19th, 2024

The Biology Student Council invites the university community to join us this Thursday, Feb. 22, for the unique opportunity to hear alumnus Kent Thornburg – a professionally trained scientist, researcher and professor – talk about the conflict of faith in the medical field and answer any questions you may have. Join us in Room 102 of the Edwards-Holman Science Center at 6:30 p.m.

This is a very special opportunity, especially for those looking to enter a pre-health career, and considering OHSU as an option! 

Thornburg has been the director of both the OHSU Center for Developmental Health and the Moore Institute for Nutrition and Wellness for 50 years. 

What will you get out of it?

  • The opportunity to ask questions to an expert in the field, such as “What do I do if a patient asks me to pray with them?”
  • Grow in your faith by wrestling with real-life challenges that you may potentially face
  • Preparing for your future 
  • Chapel credit!

Feel free to attend even if you have to arrive late or leave early; we would still love to have you! Please fill out this Google Form with any questions you would like answered.

Reach out to Sophie Denham at sdenham22@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Get a discounted massage on Feb. 23 and help fund a service trip to Uganda

Monday, February 19th, 2024

Do you have stress, aches, pains, or just want to feel relaxed? Come by to get a massage from a Doctor of Physical Therapy student!

Our mission is to improve our community’s health by offering 25-minute discounted massages to students, employees and community members for $25. Massages will take place on Friday, Feb. 23, from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd., in Newberg).

Your contribution will help fund our medical service trip to Uganda. Donations are also welcome; there will be a tip jar on site! You can register for a massage using this Google Form. Thank you for your generosity in supporting our trip!

If you have any questions, reach out to Karlie Stewart at kstewart19@georgefox.edu.

Learn about healthcare worker well-being at Relational Cafe

Monday, February 19th, 2024

The nursing department warmly invites you to attend Relational Cafe. This three-part event takes a cafe learning style approach to create an engaging and educational atmosphere. Our goal is to empower healthcare students and professionals by strengthening worker well-being. Join us in Canyon Commons for the following events:

  • Daily Spiritual Practice for Healthcare Worker Well-being: Friday, March 15, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. 
  • Focused Acceptance & Commitment Therapy for Healthcare Worker Well-being: Friday, April 12, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. 
  • Focused Acceptance & Commitment Therapy for Healthcare Worker Well-being: Friday, April 26, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. 

Our first event will be presented by Dr. Laye Wilson-Anderson while Dr. Patti Robinson presents on Friday, April 12 and 16. Please note that dinner will cost $12 if you are not on a George Fox meal plan. Be sure to prepare for the event by completing the Values in Action Survey. See additional event details here.

Contact Julie Oyemaja at joyemaja@georgefox.edu to reserve your spot.

Please note Bruin Store’s modified hours for mid-semester break

Wednesday, February 14th, 2024

Enjoy your break, Bruins! If you need to stop by during the break, the bookstore will be open during these hours:

  • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 15
  • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 16

Next week, we will return to our regular hours: Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Good luck to all the Bruin athletes competing this week!

Feel free to contact Tim Forsyth at tforsyth@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Flood the stands for this year’s Teddy Bear Toss tomorrow

Wednesday, February 14th, 2024

Grab your bears – we’ll see you tomorrow (Friday) at 6 p.m. for our annual Teddy Bear Toss!

You can either bring a new stuffed animal to toss or purchase one at the ticket table for the women’s basketball game. Following the women’s game, we invite you to stay and join us in honoring our men’s basketball seniors before their 8 p.m. tipoff.

Don’t forget to rock your Bruin Blue for a senior night Blue Out, and get ready to toss your teddy bear during halftime!

Tickets can be purchased at the door or online using this link. Students, faculty and staff have free entry with a George Fox ID.

If you have any questions, please contact Jenéa Walters at jshoemaker@georgefox.edu.

Sign up for free neck or upper-back treatment with DPT students on March 11

Wednesday, February 14th, 2024

Do you have any neck or upper-back pain? Our physical therapy students (along with licensed clinicians) will have a chance to evaluate your neck and upper back and set you up for success while getting you back to what you want/love to do!

The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program will host a DPT patient evaluation day from 8 to 11:30 a.m. on Monday, March 11, in the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd).

If you would like to participate/sign up/want more information, please email Li-Zandre Philbrook at lphilbrook@georgefox.edu for a spot. This will be a free event.

Improve your strength and balance with biweekly exercise classes

Tuesday, February 13th, 2024

The Balance And Strength Exercise class (B.A.S.E. CAMP) is back! George Fox’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program is offering free biweekly exercise classes beginning Feb. 23 through April 12 on Mondays and Fridays. This is open to individuals of all ages who are interested in improving their strength and balance while having fun with DPT students and faculty!

The class will be held in the Medical Sciences Building from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There is a screening date on Monday, Feb. 19, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. View the flier here for more details, and please email physicaltherapy@georgefox.edu to sign up. Limited spots are available.

Feel free to reach out to Bethany Nguyen at bnguyen@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Practice self-love with yoga and cycle fusion class for Love Your Body Week

Tuesday, February 13th, 2024

Join a special yoga and cycle fusion class for Love Your Body Week! Participants will do 30 minutes of cycle and 30 minutes of yoga. This unique blend promises a holistic wellness experience, perfect for those looking to try something new and celebrate the mind-body connection.

The special class will take place on Thursday, Feb. 22, from 5 to 6:10 p.m. Seize this opportunity to embrace self-love! Limited spots are available; sign up here.

Please contact Eden Del Valle at edelvalle21@georgefox.edu with any questions.