The Daily Bruin

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

George Fox physical therapy students are hosting their annual free physical therapy clinic for all those interested from May 7 to June 12. We are looking for people who want services for all kinds of conditions, including, but not limited to:

• General aches and pains
• Chronic pain
• Orthopedic surgery
• Struggles with balance/falls
• Concussion management
• Sports injuries
• Neurological events
• Vestibular issues
• General deconditioning
• Pediatrics
• Cardiovascular, and more

The DPT students are eager to serve you, so please take advantage.

Please fill out this interest form and you will be contacted to be scheduled. Thank you!

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

Tonight’s the night! In honor of National Poetry Month, the library will host “Celebrate National Poetry Month” from 7 to 8:15 p.m. tonight in the Murdock Library.

In addition to a rich conversation about the art of poetry, the evening will include poetry readings by guest and George Fox poets, and light refreshments. This event is taking place by the library fireplace after normal library hours; please register to let us know you plan to attend and to be entered into our raffle for one of three poetry collections.

Feel free to reach out to Suzanne Smith at ssmith@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Explore stunning historic and distinctive homes in Newberg during the annual Solid Foundations Tour tomorrow (Saturday) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This self-guided tour benefits Yamhill County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) during Child Abuse Prevention Month, supporting trained advocates who speak up for vulnerable children in the courtroom and community.

The 2026 tour begins at the Chehalem Cultural Center and invites you to discover the craftsmanship and history behind Newberg’s most unique spaces. A major highlight of this year’s event is a rare look inside the historic Baird House on Franklin Street, a beautifully restored 1912 landmark and the current residence of Robin Baker, president of George Fox University.

Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate our community’s remarkable architecture while helping to create a solid foundation for local children in need. For more information and to view the historic home locations, click here.

Questions? Contact Carly Reumann at creumann@georgefox.edu. 

Current events and news regarding ICE-related activities can cause significant stress, fear and trauma. We want you to know that you are not alone. For Our Neighbor is a dedicated online resource hub created specifically to support George Fox students and staff navigating these heavy anxieties.

If you or someone you know is feeling impacted, please utilize these resources or reach out to forourneighbor@georgefox.edu.

George Fox will celebrate Dr. Pam Fifer’s memory with a service held in Bauman Auditorium tomorrow (Saturday) at 10 a.m. All are welcome to join us in honoring Dr. Fifer, who lost her battle with cancer on March 27.

As dean of the College of Nursing, she was a visionary leader who transformed the program through her pursuit of academic excellence, her commitment to mentorship, and her advocacy for the future of nursing education.

In lieu of flowers, her family kindly requests that donations be made to the Pamela J. Fifer Memorial Endowed Nursing Scholarship at George Fox, ensuring her passion for nursing education continues to inspire generations of students. Click here to donate.

Questions? Contact Carly Reumann at creumann@georgefox.edu.

Don’t miss the final chapel of the academic year, also known as Awards Chapel!

Please join us Tuesday, April 21, at 10:50 a.m. in the chapel as we celebrate our faculty award winners and the upcoming end of the academic year!

We’ll have a time of worship, hear from President Baker and Joseph Clair, associate provost for the Division of Humanities & Honors, and present 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!

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

What does it look like when two of America’s most brilliant and outspoken minds — one a conservative lion of natural law theory, the other a prophetic voice of the Black radical tradition — sit down not as opponents, but as brothers in Christ?

Tonight (Thursday), at 7 p.m., the university invites you to “Civic Friendship in a Polarized Age,” a rare and remarkable dialogue between Princeton’s Robert George and Union Seminary’s Cornel West.

Students have the option of receiving elective chapel credit for attending. The event, originally scheduled for Canyon Commons, has been moved to Bauman Auditorium. There is no fee, but we request you please reserve your spot using this form.

Rooted not in the tired theater of political debate but in a shared Christian faith that calls all people to love their neighbors across every divide, this conversation will explore what genuine civic friendship demands of us in this fractured moment. Come expecting not a clash, but a covenant — a living demonstration that the gospel has always been, at its heart, a politics of reconciliation.

For more information, contact Carly Reumann creumann@georgefox.edu.

The Pre-College Summer Institute is a college immersive experience for high schoolers who have completed at least one year of high school. Students will stay overnight in the dorms, take classes during the day, and have evening activities available with other students. Visit this website for more information and to register your high schooler.

If you are a part of the George Fox community, use one of these discounts:

• Employees: Use discount code BRUIN for a $400 discount.
• Graduate Students: We invite you to also use the BRUIN discount code if you have kids who want to attend.
• Undergraduate and Graduate Students: If you have a high school-age sibling, use the discount code SIBLING for a $400 discount.

Questions? Contact summercamps@georgefox.edu.

Join the Engineering Missions Club for our end-of-year celebration on Wednesday, April 22, at 5 p.m. in Hoover 105. We will have a guest speaker speak on the topic of “Work and Faith,” and will share a recap of our year as a club, including our recent missions trip to Guatemala.

There will be food, and elective chapel credit will be provided for those who are looking to get those last few credits in! We hope to see you there.

Questions? Contact Tyler Colvin at tcolvin22@georgefox.edu.

Be sure to take note of these upcoming Bruin Store events and deadlines:

• April 15-16: All discontinued Stanley and Hydro flask items are just $17.98.
• April 23: Our Grad Appreciation Event, when we offer 20% off diploma frames, gifts and clothing
• Now until May 1: Rental books are due at the Bruin Store by May 1

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

Join us in Hadlock from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. today (Wednesday) for the inaugural Kinesiology Clash, a charity event to raise money for a selected nonprofit. This year, we are sponsoring FYR Rebuilt.

We’ll be hosting competitions in variations of basketball, cornhole, disc golf, and pickleball. Come by and compete to win, or cheer on others!

The first 15 to register here get a free T-shirt. We will also be selling raffle tickets ($1 for one; $4 for five) for some great prizes from local merchants.

Can’t make it to the Clash and still want to donate? You can do so here.

Questions? Contact Heather Ricks at hricks@georgefox.edu.

Finals are almost here! Don’t wait until the Virtual Learning Center is fully booked; schedule your appointment now. We offer Zoom and asynchronous appointments.

To schedule an appointment, go to the TracCloud icon on your Canvas dashboard. If you have any questions, email Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu.

Come and join in our annual celebration of Shakespeare’s birthday! We’ll gather in the amphitheatre at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, to enjoy performances of scenes, soliloquies, and sonnets by the Bard of Stratford-upon-Avon!

Enjoy some snacks, hot drinks and beautiful words, or sign up to perform yourself! Be sure to wear layers, and bring a chair or blanket to sit on. In the event of rain, the event will be moved indoors to Wood-Mar Auditorium.

Questions? Contact Ben Tissell at btissell@georgefox.edu.

Come join us for Quaker Worship tomorrow (Wednesday) from 11 to 11:30 a.m. in the chapel for a time of sacramental waiting on the present Christ as we gather in his name.

Rachel Winslow will be opening the meeting with a reading from Scripture, and at 11:30 Paul Anderson will turn the pages of The Saint John’s Bible, commenting briefly on monarch butterflies and Mark 16, and Pentecost in Acts 2.

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

It’s time for the last major event of the year for the climbing wall! Medieval Climbs is a take on our annual Spring Bouldering Competition, and is now open for registration. The event will be held this Friday, April 17, with options for different sessions throughout the day.

Routes are set for all skill levels, and there will be winners in all skill categories. No experience is required to participate. We will have themed food, drinks, decor and games for all competitors!

Registration is free, so sign up now using this link.

Questions? Contact Nate Freeman at freemann@georgefox.edu.

The university community is invited to join us for an all-worship chapel tomorrow (Tuesday) from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

Join us as we are led by our worship choir and worship bands. All are welcome, and there’s chapel credit available for students.

See you there! Contact Aaron Barnhart at abarnhart@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Department of Human Services (DHS) representatives will be at the Bruin Community Pantry this Thursday, April 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to assist people with signing up for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits (formerly known as food stamps).

No appointment is required. For more information, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Representatives will be on campus on the first and third Thursdays of each month.

Please note: While DHS has indicated their intention to attend, their participation is ultimately managed and provided by their office. If DHS is unable to attend on the scheduled day and time, this is outside of our control.

We’re always looking to better our offerings at UREC and Hadlock, and your input is a huge help. Click here to fill out a feedback form and give us your opinions.

Once your feedback is in, you’ll officially be in the running to win one of three $50 gift cards!

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

The Chehalem Symphony, Chehalem Chorus, and George Fox University choirs invite you to their Spring Concert, Vaughan Williams’ Dona Nobis Pacem. This combined performance will feature the student winners of the Concerto and Aria Competition, Maxwell Ball (tenor) and Michaela Gaines (trumpet).

There will be two performances: Saturday, April 18, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 19, at 2 p.m. 

George Fox students can attend for free, and employees receive two complimentary tickets by entering their George Fox email address when making reservations.

Reserve your tickets online, over the phone, or in person at the performing arts office in Ross 200. Tickets will also be available at the venue beginning one hour before each performance.

For more information, contact the Box Office at 503-554-3400 or boxoffice@georgefox.edu.

Don’t miss the final chapel of the academic year, also known as Awards Chapel!

Please join us Tuesday, April 21, at 10:50 a.m. in the chapel as we celebrate our faculty award winners and the upcoming end of the academic year!

We’ll have a time of worship, hear from President Baker and Joseph Clair, associate provost for the Division of Humanities & Honors, and present 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!

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