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Want to be part of a fun show? Consider performing in our stunning amphitheater this August in the Department of Performing Arts’ production of William Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors.

Auditions are open to George Fox students, employees, alumni and community members who are high school age and older! They will be from 6 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, in five-minute audition slots. Rehearsals will begin in late July. You can sign up for a time slot here.

For more information, email Ben Tissell at btissell@georgefox.edu.

Don’t miss the final chapel of the academic year, aka Awards Convocation Chapel!

Please join us tomorrow (Tuesday) at 10:50 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium as we celebrate the upcoming end of the academic year! We’ll have a time of worship; hear from our speaker, Dr. Brian Doak, professor of biblical studies and VP of George Fox Digital; and present the faculty awards.

Faculty winners of the Undergraduate Teacher of the Year, Undergraduate Research & Scholarship, Outstanding Service, and Outstanding Faith and Integration awards will be announced.

Come celebrate with, and congratulate, our winning faculty members!

Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Your generosity can make a real difference in the lives of students! The Bruin Community Pantry is a vital resource providing support to students in need, and we’re making it even easier for you to contribute.

During finals week, the Bruin Community Pantry will accept non-perishable food, clothing, and any kitchen items you don’t wish to take back home!

Use Your Unused Flex Points to Give Back
Have leftover flex points at the end of the semester? Now you can easily turn them into support for the Bruin Community Pantry by using them to purchase non-perishable food items at the Makers Market or Bridge Cafe.

You can drop these items off any time during the hours of operation listed on the website.

Questions? Contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

It’s that time of year again! If you’ve got aches and pains, need to recover from an injury or surgery, or want to improve your balance, strength or endurance, then this announcement is for you!

George Fox physical therapy students are hosting their annual free physical therapy clinic May 8 through June 13!

We will serve clients with a variety of needs, including relief from general aches and pains, chronic conditions, sports injuries, orthopedic surgery recovery, balance and fall concerns, concussion management, neurological conditions, vestibular issues, general deconditioning, pediatric care, cardiovascular support, and more. The DPT students are eager to serve you, so please take advantage!

Please fill out this Google Form and you will be contacted for scheduling. Thank you!

Please contact Catherine Cieslak (PT, DPT) at physicaltherapy@georgefox.edu or call our clinic at 503-554-2479 with any questions.

Need a study break? Disability and Accessibility Services would like to invite you to take a break and come enjoy an Italian soda in the DAS space in Murdock’s Room 109 this Wednesday, April 23, from 4 to 5 p.m.

See you then!

The Virtual Learning Center is open for appointments during finals week from Monday, April 28, through Thursday, May 1. We offer 50-minute appointments via Zoom or asynchronously. Do not wait to schedule an appointment with one of our consultants.

To schedule an appointment, please go to the TracCloud icon on your Canvas Dashboard or go to traccloud.georgefox.edu. If you have any questions, contact Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu.

Come to a painting party and drink Kenyan tea while supporting the nursing department’s summer serve trip to Kenya. Learn to paint a Kenyan landscape scene on Sunday, April 27, at 3:30 p.m. in Hoover 203.

All painting supplies are included in the price ($30 per person), which you can pay at the class time in cash or online. Please sign up here. Bring your friends and come explore your artistic side! No prior painting experience is necessary.

Contant Stephanie Matthew at smatthew@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

The Department of Art and Design’s thesis exhibitions open this Monday, April 21! Come see the exhibitions of George Fox seniors all around Newberg this month.

Mark your calendars for the following opportunities to engage with the artists during their talks and receptions. Exhibitions will be held at the Chehalem Cultural Center, George Fox’s Lindgren Gallery, and George Fox’s Minthorne Gallery. Make sure to see them all before they close!

• Opening Reception and Roundtable Conversations: Tuesday, April 22, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the galleries and Hoover 103
• Community Reception: Friday, April 25, from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Chehalem Cultural Center

The Roundtable Conversations, where artists converse about the relationships between each other’s works and their contexts, will be recorded live and published as listening guides available for the duration of the exhibition.

If you have any questions, please contact Seth Van Der Eems at svandereems@georgefox.edu or Chandler Brutscher at cbrutscher@georgefox.edu.

Provide a life-changing opportunity to people with disabilities by volunteering for our basketball camp! All ages and abilities are welcome to participate for free. This camp, run entirely by volunteers, takes place tomorrow (Saturday) at Sherwood Middle School from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers should arrive by 10:30 a.m.

Help us promote inclusion, connection and community by signing up on the Helper Helper app. This event is sponsored by students in a Business Communications class and SpiL.

If you have questions, contact Atalia Fisher at afisher23@georgefox.edu.

Join the Fencing Club tomorrow (Saturday) from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on the Hadlock basketball court for arrow tag, a game where you shoot opponents with foam arrows.

No prior experience is necessary; we are a beginner-friendly club. We recommend you wear athletic clothing and bring a water bottle. All are welcome!

Reach out to Ashley Sills at asills21@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Are you interested in giving back and volunteering in an interpersonal manner? The Intercultural Resource Center (IRC) is recruiting upperclassmen and graduate students to mentor first-year students. Please sign up by filling out this form by Monday, April 21.

Mentors will receive training and support; free events will be put on throughout the year to encourage community.

Have questions? Please email Jesse Cetz at jcetz@georgefox.edu.

Sign up for the end-of-year Super Smash Bros. tournament, hosted by the George Fox esports team tomorrow (Saturday) at 1 p.m. No entry fee or previous experience is required; just come down to the esports arena in Wheeler 208 for a day of fun and competition! All are welcome! Register here.

Reach out to Bradley Thurber at bthurber@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

Select clothing and gift items are on sale at the Bruin Bookstore for 30% off; select Hydroflasks are 50% off. This event is going on now (in-store and online) and will end on Tuesday, April 22.

As Easter approaches, the university community is welcome to reflect on the death and sacrifice of Jesus at a special concert, “The Way of the Cross,” at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday) in Bauman Auditorium.

Special guest soloists Richard Zeller and Susan Buehler will join the university’s Concert Choir and Chamber Orchestra in performing Requiem by Gabriel Fauré. The performance, featuring more than 150 singers, is contemplative, reflecting on the death of Christ, how we live, the death that is to follow, and the promise of heaven.

George Fox students and employees may receive one free ticket per person. Additional tickets may be purchased here. Come join us in contemplating the sacrifice Jesus made for us.

Reach out to Danielle Warner at dwarner@georgefox.edu with any questions.

During this Holy Week, come help build a community garden at the Newberg Peace Park that will help supply the Bruin Community Pantry with fresh produce. Here’s when you can help:

• Tomorrow (Thursday) from 3:30 p.m. to dusk: Removing sod from the garden area (removing old life to make way for new life)
• Saturday, April 19, 9 a.m. to noon: Building raised beds for the garden (preparing accessible vessels for blessing and growth)

Please note: The GPS location for the Newberg Peace Park service opportunity is taking people to the wrong location. Please use the address 501 Mission Drive in Newberg. The garden is located behind the First Presbyterian Church.

Reach out to Holly Shelton at hshelton@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Our last event for Sexual Assault Awareness Month is coming up! Join us at the IRC tomorrow (Thursday) at 4 p.m. for snacks and great conversations as we watch Audrie & Daisy, a documentary about sexual assault.

You can also hold your own watch party with your roommates and friends. Anyone who participates and fills out our form will be entered to win a $100 gift card to Fred Meyer. Learn more here.

In May of 2025, students and faculty from our Doctor of Physical Therapy program will be heading to Uganda for a medical service trip! Our well-established partnerships with local leaders in Uganda seek to meet the physical and educational needs that exist in these communities.

We need your help! This trip is being funded by donations and fundraisers, with our next one being through Burgerville today (Tuesday). Visit the Burgerville in Newberg and mention George Fox. You can also order ahead on the app and use the promo code GEORGEFOX.

Thank you for your support! Contact Amanda Brandes at abrandes23@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

The final issue of The Crescent for this year comes out today! Read it here!

During this holy week, come help build a community garden at the Newberg Peace Park that will help supply the Bruin Community Pantry with fresh produce. Here’s when you can help:

• Thursday, April 17, from 3:30 p.m. to dusk: Removing sod from the garden area (removing old life to make way for new life)
• Saturday, April 19, 9 a.m. to noon: Building raised beds for the garden (preparing accessible vessels for blessing and growth)

This is a tangible way to care for our neighbors and steward the resources of creation. Elective chapel credit is available. Meet us at the park, which is directly behind Newberg First Presbyterian Church.

If you have questions, contact Holly Shelton at hshelton@georgefox.edu.