The Daily Bruin

In celebration of Women’s History Month (March), the Intercultural Resource Center has compiled recommendations for engagement. Check them out here.

This resource lists groups here on campus to join, events here at George Fox to take part in, a playlist to listen to, movies to watch – and more. Be sure to check it out as you engage and celebrate this month!

Happy Women’s History Month, George Fox!

PS: As always, please let us know what we’re missing! You can submit recommendations for this month (or other months) here.

The university’s performing arts department will present our spring musical, Bright Star, in Wood-Mar Auditorium this week. Here are our showtimes:

• Thursday-Saturday, March 14-16, at 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday, March 17, at 2 p.m.

For a synopsis of the play, visit the theatre website. Students and staff are entitled to claim one free ticket for themselves by visiting our website at georgefox.edu/box-office. Student tickets are free for Thursday night; staff tickets are free for any night.

When selecting your complimentary tickets, please do so using your own George Fox email address, and please note that each person is instructed to claim only their own seat.

Open captioning will be offered during the Thursday performance.

If you have any questions, contact Kathy Harris at kharris@georgefox.edu.

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, fun sessions evaluating the speed of your fine motor skills following various exercises.

You will run one lap at full speed for the first session, then max out your hand grip strength for the other. To sign up, follow this link and be sure to include your full name.

If you have questions, feel free to reach out to Aireen Celestino at acelestino20@georgefox.edu.

The Undiscovered C.S. Conference happening Sept. 5-8 is still accepting proposals for short papers! Paper topics, guidelines and submission details can be found on The Undiscovered C.S. Lewis Conference website. The deadline for proposal submissions is March 31.

Questions or inquiries prior to submission may be directed to Dr. Jason Lepojärvi at jlepojarvi@georgefox.edu.

If you are not interested in submitting a paper proposal but would like to attend the conference, register on the website linked above. Registration is free for George Fox students and employees!

With the arrival of Daylight Saving Time, be aware that, each year, the time change causes numerous injuries. Most individuals get about 40 minutes to one hour less sleep during the first several days of the change. This raises the probability of a workplace injury for three out of 100 individuals. Here are some tips to make the transition a little easier.

Daylight Saving Time is also a good time to check smoke or carbon monoxide detectors. Remember to inspect and restock your first aid kit at home or in your vehicle.

If you have any questions, contact Kim Knoernschild, our environmental health and safety specialist, at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.

Elevate your fitness journey with our Power Cycle class, now featuring cycling paired with strength training using light weights for your arms.

Begin with a high-energy cycling segment, boosting cardiovascular endurance and stamina. Seamlessly transition to strength exercises that engage various muscle groups, toning your body. Whether you’re aiming to enhance cardiovascular health, build strength, or achieve a well-rounded fitness routine, this class ensures a comprehensive, enjoyable, and empowering experience.

You can sign up here. The class meets every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in Hadlock. Come join us!

Email fitness@georgefox.edu with any questions.

How can you best serve the community? Our business communication group here at George Fox is offering the opportunity for you to make a quick donation for a great cause here in Newberg. The money you donate will be used for purchasing clothing and food items that will go toward Love INC.

Love INC is an organization designed to support those who are less fortunate or suffer from homelessness in the local community.

Click this link to send in your donations, and reach out to Samuel Reeves at sreeves22@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Grab your friends and sign up for the 2024 5K for Uganda Glow Run/Walk on Friday, April 5, at 7:30 p.m.!

The cost is $20 for students, $30 for community members, and $10 for children under age 10. This includes a free T-shirt if you sign up by Tuesday, March 19. Sign up at this link.

All proceeds go toward the Doctor of Physical Therapy program’s medical service trip to Uganda, where we will be working with patients in rural communities.

Questions? Contact Hannah Quinn at hbusch15@georgefox.edu.

Join the Department of Language and Literature for an amazing opportunity to hear about the experience of being an author and a person of faith in today’s publishing industry. We’ve invited back one of our own, former George Fox professor Guadalupe Garcia McCall, to speak on the topic.

Come participate in this event promoting understanding and excellence in the writing field while staying true to faith. Join us at 3 p.m. this Wednesday, March 13, in Minthorn 200. We can’t wait to see you there!

Feel free to email Susana Barnreuther-Martinez at sbarnreuther@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Today (Friday) is the last day to sign up for the spring season of intramural sports! Sign-ups are open until 11:59 p.m. tonight. You can sign up on IMLeagues. The sports that will be running are:

• 1v1 Pickleball
• 2v2 Pickleball
• 1v1 Badminton
• 2v2 Badminton
• Ultimate Frisbee
• 4v4 Comp Volleyball
• 4v4 Rec Volleyball

Feel free to reach out to Maclairen Magruder at mmagruder20@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The university’s marketing team is in search of a yellow bicycle for a video shoot taking place on Wednesday, April 3. If you have one we would love to borrow it for the day!

Please email Ellaynah at ebrown21@georgefox.edu if you have the yellow bicycle we are searching for.

Looking for a sweet new backpack for your Juniors Abroad trip? Stop by Hadlock during our “Gearage Sale” (March 6-12), and pick up some sweet gear at a great price!

The sale has more than backpacks, too! Come by and check out our selection of clothing, outdoor gear, longboards, paddleboards, and much more!

Feel free to contact Nathanael Freeman at freemann@georgefox.edu with any questions.

In the spirit of “reduce, reuse, recycle,” the Arts & Crafts Club and Stewards of Sustainability Club are hosting an upcycling event where we will have a few crafts to create art out of old materials! We’ll be gathering from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow (Saturday) in Brougher Hall.

Projects will include:

• Transforming old plastic packaging into functional wallets, pencil pouches, and jewelry
• Turning plastic grocery bags into yarn for knitting and crocheting
• Using wood scraps to build a bug hotel for the Stewards of Sustainability Club’s garden

All are welcome to join! If you’re interested, please sign up here and start collecting (clean) plastic trash to bring!

Feel free to reach out to Lilly McAfee at lmcafee19@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Calling all knitters, crocheters, felters, and sewists! The “Needle Nerds” will be hosting a crafting community drop-in event on Wednesday, April 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Murdock 103.

A “Needle Nerd” host will be present for the duration of the event, but you are invited to come and go, bring your lunch, or just come sit and talk “needle nerdery” as you are able.

Bring your latest project; all small crafts and abilities are welcome!

Please feel free to contact Kate Wimer at kwimer@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join us for a dinner around the globe! We’ll be having dishes from all over the world on Wednesday, March 13, at 7 p.m. at the Moore House (IRC). We will be eating meals, snacks, drinks and desserts from places like India, Peru, Japan, Ethiopia, Mexico, and many more.

All you have to do is show up and be ready to try something new!

Please fill out this form to RSVP so we can prepare enough food for everyone. Bring a friend (and make sure they fill out the form as well). This will be a super exciting experience. See you then!

The RSVP form closes Sunday. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email Ayahna Bahati at abahati21@georgefox.edu.

In such a divided and digital 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. tonight (Thursday) in EHS 102. Drinks and appetizers will be provided!

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

All veterans are welcome to attend our coffee meetup! Our young vet attendees are primarily made up of George Fox students. We also have several veterans who served in World War ll, Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf Wars, and all the skirmishes in between.

We meet every Tuesday from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Nut Tree Ranch Community Building at 2902 East 2nd St., in Newberg.

This is a place where all veterans are understood. It is a place of peace and a time to share stories. The coffee is generously donated by Caravan Coffee. Please come for a time of sharing a cup of bliss and to rub shoulders with your brothers and sisters.

We have seen a really great core of George Fox veterans be able to feel at home and get involved in other veteran community events each week. Please join us!

This event is sponsored by the Vet2Vet Center in partnership with the George Fox Veterans Club. If you are a son or daughter of a veteran or have relatives in your family you could qualify for scholarships.

Reach out to Stauros Gibson at sgibson21@georgefox.edu for more info.

Everyday essentials like grocery bags, food and drink wrappers, Ziplock bags, and packaging add up to a lot of plastic discarded each day! While a small portion of this ends up recycled, most of it winds up in the landfill where it will stay for hundreds of years and never completely decompose.

In the spirit of “reduce, reuse, recycle,” the Arts & Crafts Club and Stewards of Sustainability Club are hosting an upcycling event where we will have a few crafts to create art out of old materials! We will gather from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday, March 9, in Brougher Hall.

Projects will include:

• Transforming old plastic packaging into functional wallets, pencil pouches, and jewelry
• Turning plastic grocery bags into yarn for knitting and crocheting
• Using wood scraps to build a bug hotel for the Stewards of Sustainability Club’s garden

All are welcome to join! If you are interested in this event, please sign up here and start collecting (clean) plastic trash to bring!

Feel free to reach out to Lilly McAfee at lmcafee19@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Due to an emergency water line repair, water to Edwards Hall and Murdock Library will temporarily be turned off. The water will be shut off today (Thursday) at 10 a.m. and remain off until the repair is completed. Thank you for your understanding and patience.

Feel free to reach out to Plant Services at mstone@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Starting Monday, March 11, the Bruin Community Pantry will be located in Lewis Apartment #1.

The hours should remain the same. The entrance to the food bank will be the west entrance, which is adjacent to the lawn.

If you have any questions, please email bruincommunitypantry@georgefox.edu.