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The Department of Mathematics invites the community to a research seminar presented by faculty candidate Heidi Benham.

Taking place tomorrow (Thursday) at 2 p.m. in EHS 102, the session will feature a presentation on “Reverse Mathematics: Working Backwards from Theorems to Axioms.” All students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend this open event to meet Benham and engage with her work.

Questions? Contact Hannah Greene at hgreene@georgefox.edu.

Join us tomorrow (Wednesday) for Quaker Worship in the university chapel from 11 to 11:30 a.m. for a time of quiet waiting on the Divine Word for our lives. Dwight Kimberly, professor of biology emeritus, will be opening the time with a reading from Scripture. All are welcome!

SPiL credit will be available.

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

Turning off iCloud Private Relay is a common move if you’re finding that certain websites aren’t loading correctly or if your network speed feels a bit throttled. The process varies slightly depending on whether you’re on a mobile device or a Mac.

On iPhone or iPad:

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap your Name (Apple Account) at the very top.
3. Select iCloud.
4. Scroll down to the iCloud+ section and tap Private Relay.
5. Toggle the Private Relay switch to Off.
6. You will be asked to confirm. You can choose to:
   • Turn Off Until Tomorrow: It will automatically re-enable after 24 hours.
   • Turn Off Private Relay: This disables it indefinitely until you manually turn it back on.

On Mac (macOS):

1. Click the Apple Menu () and select System Settings.
2. Click your Name (Apple Account) at the top of the sidebar.
3. Click iCloud on the right.
4. Find Private Relay and click it (or click the “Options” button next to it).
5. Toggle the switch to Off.
6. Just like on mobile, select either Turn Off Until Tomorrow or Turn Off Private Relay.
7. Click Done.

Note: Turning off Private Relay means Safari will no longer mask your IP address, allowing websites and your ISP to see your general location and browsing activity again.

Questions? Contact Amy Yates at ayates@georgefox.edu.

The Bruin Community Pantry is looking for a volunteer on Mondays from 3 to 4 p.m. If you’re interested in this service opportunity, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2316.

Doctor of Physical Therapy students are conducting research related to the role of the arms in helping older adults get up from the floor.

To participate in our study, you must:

• Be at least 50 years of age
• Live independently or in an assisted living facility
• Be able to walk at least 15 feet with or without an assistive device
• Be willing to take a cognitive test, and
• Be willing to attempt to get up from the floor multiple times

You must NOT have a diagnosis of a neurological condition, unstable chest pain, a total joint replacement or other major surgery in the last six months, or a concussion in the last three months.

You must also NOT experience vertigo or dizziness regularly in the last couple of weeks, or have an amputated limb, severe pain in your body, restrictions on putting weight through your arms or leg, or have or a current illness or health issues that would make performing physical activities unsafe.

If you’re interested in participating and meet the above criteria, you would come to the university’s Medical Sciences Building on Werth Boulevard, where we would ask you to sign an informed consent form, answer questions on a questionnaire, perform a short mental status examination, walk 15 feet, and have your vitals (blood pressure, heart rate) taken. Depending on your responses to these assessments, you may or may not be eligible for the study.

If you’re eligible, you will continue the single testing session that will last up to one hour. During the testing session you will be asked to answer additional questions and get up from the floor multiple times, first without using your arms, and then using one of your arms on an elevated surface.

We may ask you to change into clothing necessary for the study if you are already dressed in spandex shorts or leggings, a sleeveless shirt, athletic shoes that do not cover the ankles, and short socks.

You will not be paid for participating or reimbursed for any costs associated with traveling to/from the university’s campus. You are able to stop participation in the study at any time and for any reason. No information that would identify you will be made public, and we do not feel there is more than minimal risk associated with this study.

If interested, please contact Lyndsay Stutzenberger at lstutzenberger@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2463. Available appointments are limited to Thursday afternoons/evenings.

Jason Brumitt and the Faculty Scholarship and Achievement Committee invite you to join them for the Spring Faculty Lecture on Tuesday, March 3, at 6 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Jeongah Kim, PhD, professor of social work and winner of the 2024-25 Faculty Achievement Award for Graduate Research and Scholarship, is the featured faculty speaker. Her lecture is titled, “Beyond the Binary: Bridging the Science-Faith Divide through Philosophy.”

In our modern professions, we are often forced into a false choice: the objective data of science or the personal conviction of faith. This “Two Truths” split creates a fragmentation that limits our ability to understand the world and help others. Professor Kim will share how she uses the often “hidden” third tool, philosophy, to bridge and heal this divide in her teaching and research.

Please join us as she illustrates how a balanced epistemology can unite two different ways of knowing: science and religion. By reclaiming philosophy as God-given wisdom, Professor Kim bridges a gap, bringing real healing, justice, and transformation.

The university and surrounding community are invited, and refreshments will be provided (including pizza supplied by Dr. Kim’s Templeton Religion Trust grant). We hope you can support Jeongah by attending.

Questions? Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

Campus offices will be closed tomorrow (Friday) for the mid-semester holiday. The Murdock Library will be closed, but the 24-hour space will remain open.

The Bruin Store will also be closed on Friday.

If an emergency happened today, would you know exactly what to do? Beyond simply reacting to a crisis, true security is built through everyday habits that protect us and our community.

With that said, we invite you to join us for the Campus Safety Fair on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 2 to 4 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101 to transform your perspective on “Everyday Safety – Caring for Our Community.”

This is a great opportunity to bring your coworkers and students to learn something new through interactive sessions with top-tier experts, including Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue (TVFR), Newberg Police, Yamhill County Emergency Management, and the SAIF Corporation.

Experience hands-on self-defense techniques from Impact Performance Defense, and connect with our own Title IX team, kinesiology department, Campus Public Safety, Disability & Accessibility Services, and the safety, wellness, and emergency response committees.

Also, don’t miss a chance to enter a drawing for various prizes and giveaways while gaining the essential resources and peace of mind necessary to foster a healthier, more resilient university environment.

Click here to add this event to your Google Calendar.

Questions? Contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.

C.S. Lewis is one of the most influential voices of the 20th century, yet vast areas of his thought and legacy remain unexplored.

Building on the extraordinary momentum of our inaugural gathering, George Fox is hosting the 2026 Undiscovered C.S. Lewis Conference Sept. 24-27. This event will convene the world’s leading scholars and the next generation of thinkers for four days of cutting-edge research and imaginative engagement.

Scholars are invited to submit anonymous proposals of 300 to 500 words by March 31, 2026. Proposals should be for 20-minute papers in one of the six categories of our general theme “the undiscovered C.S. Lewis”:

• Historical studies that set Lewis in his own time
• Reassessments that question, contest, reaffirm, or clarify interpretations of his work or biography
• Comparative studies on Lewis and other thinkers and writers
• [Re]assessments of Lewis’s work in light of contemporary situations
• Explorations of his lesser-known material, and
• Presentations of previously unpublished material by Lewis

Acceptable submissions include, but are not limited to, the following disciplines: history, biography, literature, philosophy, theology, apologetics, ethics, political science, natural sciences, cultural studies, and rhetoric.

Proposals not specifically focused on Lewis but advancing scholarship on other Inklings or related writers are also welcome.

As a public-facing academic conference, we invite papers that are scholarly but accessible to a wider public audience. Submissions are welcome from scholars at every career stage, and limited scholarships (free conference registrations) are available for students or independent scholars with accepted papers.

Email submissions for peer-review consideration to undiscoveredlewis@georgefox.edu by the March 31 deadline. Please anonymize your submission.

Questions or inquiries prior to submission regarding the suitability of proposals may be directed to professor Jason Lepojärvi at jlepojarvi@georgefox.edu.

The Doctor of Physical Therapy program is seeking participants for a research study, called “Influences of Lower Limb Strength and Rate of Torque Development on Recovery from a Backwards Balance Loss.”

We’re interested in the effects of lower body strength on the ability to recover from a loss of balance and how people step when they lose their balance.

To participate in our study, you must be age 18 to 45, able to tolerate losing your balance multiple times while wearing a safety harness, weigh less than 250 pounds, and be willing to have your ankle, knee and hip strength tested.

In order to participate, you must not have the following:

• A physical condition that would limit testing
• A neurological disease, osteoporosis, or an uncontrolled chronic illness such as heart disease or diabetes
• Use an assistive device to perform daily activities
• Balance problems or persistent dizziness, hospitalization, broken lower limb bone, serious illness, concussion, loss of consciousness, or a major surgery in the last six months
• An injury or condition that limited your physical activity or been pregnant in the last three months
• An amputated limb
• Allergies or sensitivity to tape

Also, you must not take medications that impair cognitive function, pain sensation or balance in the 12 hours before the study activities.

If you’re interested and meet the above criteria, you would come to the university’s Medical Sciences Building on Werth Boulevard, where we would ask you to sign an informed consent form and answer questions on a questionnaire. Depending on your responses to the questionnaire, you may or may not be eligible for the study.

If you meet the study criteria, you’ll be asked to continue the single testing session where you will be made to lose your balance multiple times in a safety harness while performing a squat task, and have your ankle, knee and hip strength tested while sitting. Your participation will involve approximately 60 to 75 minutes of time.

You will not be paid for participating or be reimbursed for any costs associated with traveling to/from the George Fox campus. You are able to stop participation in the study at any time and for any reason.

Finally, no information that would identify you will be made public, and we do not feel there is more than minimal risk associated with this study.

Questions? Contact Lyndsay Stutzenberger at lstutzenberger@georgefox.edu.

Join us for the upcoming spring musical, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, a powerful story that is part adventure, part romance, and a beautiful depiction of the transforming power of kindness.

Performances will run from March 4-8 and March 11-15 in Wood-Mar Auditorium. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. for the evening shows and 2 p.m. for the matinees. Tickets are available now!

George Fox employees receive one free ticket by entering their employee email at checkout. Students can attend the Wednesday or Thursday night performances for free.

You may purchase your tickets here. For more information, please contact the Box Office at 503-554-3400.

Get a taste of agentic AI as a coworker that can take actions on your behalf. Let Gemini highlight the most important emails from your unread backlog and send you a chat message with the details.

Or let Gemini check your docs and send you notes to prepare you for that important conversation on tomorrow’s calendar.

Not sure how to get started? Just tell Gemini what you’d like to automate, and it’ll build a starter flow for you. Examples are also provided. See what you can do on the Workspace Studio page. You can also open it as a side panel on your Gmail and Chat pages.

Gemini Access in Additional Apps

You can now access Gemini AI directly from Workspace applications. Just look for the Gemini diamond in the top right of the window. Here’s a list of ways to use Gemini with other apps:

• Docs: Unlock your creativity in seconds with Help Me Write
• Slides: Enhance your slides with the “Beautify” feature and AI-generated images
• Forms: Quickly create forms and see AI summaries of responses
• Vids: Create polished videos with a simple text prompt or from existing slides. Coming soon to Google Sheets!

Reminder: Our data is important! Read Google’s Commitment to Data Protection. Using Google Gemini with your George Fox account protects our data. Our content is not used for other customers, human reviewed, or used for external Generative AI model training without permission.

Questions? Contact us at servicedesk@georgefox.edu or check the IT AI website.

Save the date for these Bruin Store sales coming up!

• Thursday, Feb. 12: All-white Hydro Flasks, $14
• Monday, Feb. 16: AirPod 4, $99
• Thursday, Feb. 19: Student Appreciation Day, 20% of clothing and gifts

The Bruin Store is open from 9 a.m to 3 p.m. in store, or 24/7 online. The adjusted hours for mid-semester break will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12, and closed on Friday, Feb. 13.

Questions? Contact Kristin McGuirk at kmcguirk@georgefox.edu.

Please note the adjusted hours for the Hadlock Student Center during mid-semester break: Thursday, Feb. 12, and Friday, Feb. 13, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Questions? Contact Kelsey Cantrall at kcantrall@georgefox.edu.

The Bon will have adjusted hours for mid-semester break, Thursday, Feb. 12, and Friday, Feb. 13. The main dining hall will open for breakfast at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday and Friday. All other hours for the weekend will remain the same.

The Bridge Cafe will have the following hours:

• Thursday: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Friday: 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The Maker’s Market will have the following hours:

• Thursday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Friday: Closed

All hours are updated on our website and our Instagram, @bonappetitgfu. Questions? Contact Katie Anderson at andersonk@georgefox.edu.

This is just a heads-up from the institutional technology department to let you know that we’re taking advantage of the mid-semester holiday on Thursday, Feb. 12, to make some important improvements to our systems.

Because of this necessary work, MyGeorgeFox will be unavailable from 6 to 11 p.m. that evening.

We appreciate your patience as we work to enhance our technology! If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at servicedesk@georgefox.edu.

¿Quieres hablar español? The English department welcomes you today and every Tuesday to La Sobremesa – casual Spanish conversation practice with peers and faculty.

Join us from noon to 1 p.m. in the Armstrong House. All language levels are welcome! We hope to see you there. Chau!

Questions? Contact Arabelle Bruner at abruner24@georgefox.edu.

Ready to master your money? Join the Financial Planning Club on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 6:30 p.m. in Hoover 103 for an evening dedicated to building essential skills for your current life and your future.

We’ll be moving past the myths to dive into the money topics that matter most, regardless of your major or career path.

What we’ll cover:

• Emergency funds: Learn how to build a safety net
• Investing: Start planning for your future now
• Debt management: Gain strategies to manage debt wisely
• Money myths: We’ll debunk common misconceptions about personal finance

Chick-fil-A will be provided. Bring your friends and your questions. We can’t wait to see you there!

Questions? Contact Lana Davis at ldavis22@georgefox.edu.

Want to come see The Hunchback of Notre Dame for free while helping serve our local community? Sign up to be an usher!

Ushers will be asked to show up an hour before the show starts to help pass out programs and show patrons to their seats. They will be given a free ticket to see the show.

Please note that this is a firm commitment. You are expected to show up for the shift that you sign up for.

For information about show dates, times, and call times, or to sign up for a shift, go to this Google sheet. If you have any other questions, please reach out to Grace Matheny at gmatheny23@georgefox.edu.

Support the Engineering Missions Club’s (EMC) trip to Guatemala this spring break! The EMC is a student-led club dedicated to using engineering and design skills to serve.

We will be selling Valentine’s Day gifts on the quad today (Monday) from 11 a.m. to noon, including chocolates and handmade bars of soap. See you there!

Questions? Contact Brady Drew at bdrew22@georgefox.edu.