The Daily Bruin

Today (Monday) through Wednesday, March 27, the grounds team will be doing tree work to remove hazards around Canyon Commons.

The Canyon Commons Plaza will be closed as well as the asphalt path between Canyon Commons and the Hess Creek canyon wall. Additionally, the Crisman Crossing bridge will be closed for short periods of time over the three days. Please plan for delays if you rely on the bridge to take you across campus.

Questions? Contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu.

The Hadlock Student Center will be open throughout spring break. Come in and enjoy the space while it’s quiet. See our modified hours below:

• Monday-Thursday, March 25-28: 6-9 a.m., 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., 5-7 p.m.
• Friday, March 29: Closed
• Saturday, March 30: 2-6 p.m.
• Sunday, March 31: 2-10 p.m. (return to normal operating hours)

If you have any questions, contact Rob Simpson at simpsonr@georgefox.edu or Keith Schneider at kschneid@georgefox.edu.

Come out and support George Fox spring sports on Sunday, March 31! Softball and baseball play at noon at the Morse Complex and lacrosse plays at 1 p.m. at Austin Sports Complex. Gather for an awesome tailgate at the baseball and softball games that will include food trucks, games and sunshine.

Questions? Contact April Olson at aprilo15@georgefox.edu.

Do you have questions about upcoming commencement events? 

Check out commencement.georgefox.edu for information on the wide variety of commencement events for undergraduate, graduate and degree-completion students.

Questions? Contact Janelle Freitag at jfreitag@georgefox.edu.

The Bruin Den, Bruin Bites and Bridge Café will all be closing at 2 p.m. today (Friday) and will be closed next week during spring break. All cafes will resume normal hours of operation on Monday, April 1.

Questions? Contact Lisa Miles at lmiles@georgefox.edu.

FoxTALE will be unavailable from 6 to 8 a.m. (Pacific Standard Time) on Tuesday, March 26, for scheduled maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Questions? Contact servicedesk@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2569.

This summer the university’s physical therapy department is taking a medical service trip to Ghana and Uganda to serve a diverse and less privileged community.

To help raise funds for the trip, we are doing a fundraiser at Red Robin in Sherwood. A portion of the evening’s profits go to support our trip. Come order some food between 5 and 9 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, to help support our cause!

If you have any questions, please contact Zach Klemmer at zklemmer17@georgefox.edu.

The School of Physical Therapy is looking for volunteers for a skin screening session on Wednesday, April 3, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Roberts Center. Second-year physical therapy students, along with a medical doctor, will review your skin for any abnormalities.

If you have any skin concerns and would like to volunteer, please contact Linda Dallof at ldallof@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2451.

The Hadlock Student Center will be open throughout spring break. Come in and enjoy the space while it’s quiet. See our modified hours below:

• Friday, March 22: 6 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• Saturday-Sunday, March 23-24: Closed
• Monday-Thursday, March 25-28: 6-9 a.m., 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., 5-7 p.m.
• Friday, March 29: Closed
• Saturday, March 30: 2-6 p.m.
• Sunday, March 31: 2-10 p.m. (return to normal operating hours)

If you have any questions, contact Rob Simpson at simpsonr@georgefox.edu or Keith Schneider at kschneid@georgefox.edu.

If you were unable to attend either spring semester Real Conversation and are interested in watching, use the links below to access the full videos. Please note: You must be logged in to your @georgefox.edu G Suite account to access.

Click here for the Real Conversation on Emergency Preparedness. Click here for the Real Conversation on Healthy Relationships.

Questions? Contact Brett Meyers at bmeyers@georgefox.edu.

The Bruin Community Pantry will be closed during spring break.

However, if you need to access the food bank, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2316 to make an appointment.

On Tuesday, April 2, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., come to Stevens 207 to learn about and commemorate the 1915 Armenian Genocide in which 1.5 million Armenians died.

The short documentary The Other Side of Home will be screened and followed by a talkback. There is elective chapel credit. All are welcome.

If you have questions or want to connect with other Armenians, contact Heather Ohaneson at hohaneson@georgefox.edu.

Gather for a lecture titled “Seeing the Word of God – The Illuminative Power of the Saint John’s Bible” tonight (Thursday) from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Valley Community Presbyterian Church, 8060 SW Brentwood Street in Portland.

Paul Anderson will be giving a presentation on the Saint John’s Bible, including a turning of the pages of Volume 6, The Gospels and Acts. All are welcome.

Questions? Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

Come join us for Contemplative Open Worship today (Thursday) in Hoover 250 from 10:50 to 11:30 a.m. for a time of quiet waiting on God, including sharing and praying as people feel led. 

This is a weekly meeting that gathers each Thursday at the same time. As worship after the manner of Friends, students can also receive elective chapel credit for up to five times.

Questions? Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

Did you know that the library has an app for reading popular magazines on the go?

Download the Flipster app (Android, iOS) and enjoy popular magazines like The New Yorker, Popular Science, Writer’s Digest, ARTnews, Inc., Christianity Today right from your personal devices! Flipster is available for use on a desktop, tablet or phone. For more information, click here.

Questions? Contact us at library@georgefox.edu.

Are you adventuring for spring break and need some gear to be comfy in the outdoors? The Hadlock Rental Center can help you out without breaking the bank.

Rentals of $10 or more will be eligible for a 20 percent discount from Friday, March 22, through Sunday, March 31. This means a weekend kayak or paddleboard rental is $16 and single-day snowshoe, trekking pole or gaiter rentals are all under $10. Reserve gear at the Hadlock Student Center front desk or online.

If you have any questions, contact us at rentalcenter@georgefox.edu.

The Bruin Ultimate Frisbee Club is hosting a George Fox-only hat tournament on Saturday, April 6, from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Austin Sports Complex.

A hat tournament is where teams are randomly chosen from a hat and play a round-robin Frisbee tournament. This is open to all students and faculty, regardless of previous experience. The goal is to have fun, build community, and play some Ultimate Frisbee! Sign up here.

Please note: Bring both a light- and dark-colored shirt to distinguish between teams. The club will provide water and probably have bananas; if you want more snacks or Gatorade, make sure to bring it. Finally, we will be selling club discs for $10 each, so bring some cash to get a fancy new Frisbee.

Questions? Contact Kaleb Puckett at puckettk16@georgefox.edu.

From Monday, March 25, through Wednesday, March 27, the grounds team will be doing tree work to remove hazards around Canyon Commons.

The Canyon Commons Plaza will be closed as well as the asphalt path between Canyon Commons and the Hess Creek canyon wall. Additionally, the Crisman Crossing bridge will be closed for short periods of time over the three days. Please plan for delays if you rely on the bridge to take you across campus.

Questions? Contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu.

Are you interested in learning more about Eastern Orthodox Christianity and the early church alive today? Come to an information and Q&A session hosted by Kyrie Eastern Orthodox Club in Hoover 105 on Tuesday, April 2, at 7:30 p.m.

Matthew Tate, rector of Eastern Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, will be speaking and taking questions afterwards.

Questions? Contact Anna Olson at aolson17@georgefox.edu.

The Bruin Community Pantry will be closed during spring break.

However, if you need to access the food bank, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2316 to make an appointment.