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Come celebrate all the different cultures our student body is made of at our Cultural Celebration this Friday, March 17, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Hadlock Student Center. Enjoy bands, speakers, free food tasting, and dancing at this amazing event. The first 100 students receive a free shave ice!

Have a talent you’d like to showcase? Auditions for Fox Got Talent will be held tomorrow (Thursday) between 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. Fill out this form to audition for a chance to compete for a $500 cash prize. We welcome students and employees to audition!

Here are some more events coming up soon:

• Fox Got Talent: Friday, April 7, at 7 p.m. in Bauman
• Spring Formal Secret Garden: Saturday, April 15, at 7 p.m. at The Crystal Ballroom (ticket sales the week of April 3.)
• Spring Market: Friday, April 21, at 3 p.m., in the quad

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The entire university community is invited to attend the final day of the national Sisco Symposium to be hosted on our Newberg campus today (Wednesday). This annual conference has provided time for our community to embrace and practice holistic biblical kingdom diversity, and there is no charge to attend.

Here is today’s schedule:

• Morning Devotion (Provost Scott) and Worship (Dee Wilson): 9-10 a.m., Canyon Commons
• “Creo” Reflection Space and Prayer Walk: 10-11 a.m.
• Closing Plenary (Susie Gamez): 11 a.m. – noon, Canyon Commons

Visit our website to read speaker profiles and the full schedule of events. Questions? Contact Jamie Johnson at jamiej@georgefox.edu or D’Metri Mattocks at dmattocks@georgefox.edu.

Ever wanted to cross-country ski? Join us at Mt. Hood this Sunday, March 19, for a day learning how to ski on an old section of the Oregon Trail!

No prior skiing experience is needed. The trip is open to all students and led by University Recreation student trip leaders. For more information and to register, please visit this link.

Please fill out this product interest form for our marketing project about an adjustable outdoor chair. Thanks!

Contact William Golsan at wgolsan21@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Disclaimer: These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

The George Fox volleyball team is going on a foreign tour of the Dominican Republic this August and will be fundraising at the track and field meet this Saturday, March 18!

We will be set up at the entrance to Stoffer Stadium from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will be selling various snacks, drinks and merchandise. If you are unable to visit us at the track meet, but would like to learn more or donate, visit our donation page. We hope to see you there!

If you have any questions, reach out to Addison Hawes at ahawes21@georgefox.edu.

Join us for Contemplative Worship today (Wednesday) from 2:15 to 2:45 p.m. We’ll be meeting in Hoover 104. Spiritual life credit is available.

Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu for more information.

The university’s Department of Mathematics is hosting the annual Pacific Northwest Section Meeting of the Mathematical Association of America in mid-March.

As part of the event, we invite everyone to the opening lecture, “Geometry of the Earth and Universe with The Simpsons and Futurama,” by Dr. Sarah Greenwald, professor of mathematics at Appalachian State University, at 8 p.m. this Friday, March 17, in Canyon Commons. The event is free and geared toward students and the public.

Did you know that the animated shows The Simpsons and Futurama contain hundreds of humorous mathematical and scientific references? A few of these references connect to the geometry of spaces, and we’ll use them to explore some historical and current theories relating to the earth and universe during an interactive talk.

Popular culture can reveal, reflect and even shape how society views mathematics, and with careful consideration of the benefits and challenges, these programs can be an ideal source of fun ways to introduce important concepts and to reduce math anxiety (see SimpsonsMath.com).

For more information, visit the event website or contact Corban Harwood at rharwood@georgefox.edu.

On Monday, March 20, the university’s nursing department, in conjunction with the Career & Academic Planning Center, will host their annual Nursing Expo in Canyon Commons (Rooms 101 and 102) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Vendors from 26 different healthcare agencies will be present to talk with our nursing students about their companies. This is a great opportunity for students to network and practice talking with employers. Meaningful connections will assuredly be made.

If you have any questions about the expo, reach out to Wade Witherspoon at wwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Is living on campus fun, but of your price range? What if you could live off campus, pay less than what you’re paying on campus, and still live with George Fox students in an apartment-like dorm?

If that sounds like something of interest to you, please fill out this survey.

If you have any questions, reach out to Geordie McNeill at gmcneill21@georgefox.edu.

Disclaimer: These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

Hi! We are a group of marketing students seeking to understand the market of insoles! Please help us by taking this survey. 

We appreciate your participation! Write ebrezler21@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Disclaimer: These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

Have you felt that entertainment is lacking in Newberg? Do you find yourself driving to Sherwood on the weekends rather than staying in town? If so, we would love to hear from you.

Please help us by filling out this survey on entertainment options in the town of Newberg. Your opinions will inform us on the current state of entertainment in Newberg and shape our argument for our WRIT 310: Professional Writing final project.

This survey will take less than five minutes to complete. Your experience is valuable to us, and your opinions are appreciated.

If you have questions about the survey, email Nathan Marchand at nmarchand19@georgefox.edu.

Disclaimer: These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

The Hadlock Student Center will have modified hours over spring break. These will be:

• Saturday, March 25: Closed
• Sunday, March 26: Closed
• Monday – Friday, March 27-31: 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Saturday, April 1: Closed
• Sunday, April 2: 2-8 p.m. (normal hours resume)

If you are considering renting equipment from the rental center, you will need to arrange pick-up and drop-off during these hours. If you have questions, reach out to AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

The Apologetics Initiative and the C. S. Lewis Initiative invite you to a special presentation by Dr. Paul Lorenzini’s, “C.S. Lewis’s The Abolition of Man Eighty Years Later: An Engineer’s Perspective,” at 5 p.m. tonight (Monday) in Hoover 103.

Eighty years ago, Lewis published his most highly regarded book, The Abolition of Man, in which he critiques the secularization of Western cultures and warns that, unchecked, the consequences for modern humanity are significant and destructive.

By comparing Lewis’s projections with modern cultural critiques, Dr. Lorenzini asks how a revived view of Lewis’s analysis might inform a modern apologetic. All are welcome to join us for this thought-provoking presentation.

Please reach out to Emma Rieth at erieth@georgefox.edu with any questions.

We are conducting a research study in connection with a doctoral education program. The purpose of the study is to examine the impacts of nature exposure on the perceived relationship satisfaction in adults with ADHD symptoms.

We are looking for participants who are 18 years or older, are currently in a romantic relationship, have ADHD symptoms whether diagnosed or not, are willing to commit to 120 minutes of outdoor activity for four weeks, and have access to an email address.

If interested, please reach out to Chloe Sohl for more information at csohl19@georgefox.edu.

The Old Testament constitutes the majority of the Christian Bible and provides much of the language of Christian faith. However, many churches tend to neglect this crucial part of Scripture. What should be done about it?

Dr. Brent Strawn will address the very question in a lecture, “The Old Testament is Dying and What You Can (and Should) Do About It,” at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 16, in Canyon Commons. Strawn is professor of Old Testament at Duke Divinity School and holds a secondary appointment at the Duke University School of Law in Durham, North Carolina.

Strawn is author of the book The Old Testament is Dying: A Diagnosis and Recommended Treatment, in which he details a number of ways the Old Testament is showing signs of decay, demise and imminent death in the church. He criticizes current misunderstandings that contribute to its neglect and offers ways to revitalize its use in the church. His words are a reminder of the Old Testament’s important role in Christian faith and practice.

For more information about this event, contact Carly Reumann at creumann@georgefox.edu.

Did you know the only two types of plastics recyclable in the U.S. per the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are PET and HDPE?

“Recyclable” means that a “substantial majority” of U.S. residents (60%-plus) are near a recycling facility and that the collected product could be used in a new item. To make sure you caught that, 60% of consumers are near a recycling center, but that doesn’t mean 60% of plastic is recycled.

In the U.S., only 20.9% of PET plastics and 10.3% of HDPE plastics are actually recycled. A majority of the remaining plastics are incinerated (15.8%) and landfilled (75.5%). It might just be me, but a Wall-E earth isn’t appetizing. To have a reduction in plastics, we as consumers will need to reduce our plastic use and substitute other materials like paper and cardboard.

– Michael Echtle (mechtle20@georgefox.edu)

The Bruin Community Pantry will be open the following hours during spring break (March 27-31).

• Monday: 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday: 12:30 to 3 p.m.
• Wednesday: 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
• Thursday: 3 to 5 p.m.
• Friday: Closed

Visit the Bruin Community Pantry website to learn more, and please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Need a break before finals? Reserve your tickets now to the Africa banquet and silent auction event hosted by the university’s doctor of physical therapy program! Come for a night of food, fun, and fantastic auction items. The big event begins at 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 8, in Canyon Commons.

Restaurants, dance studios, wineries and restaurants have all donated items and services totaling thousands of dollars to be auctioned off! Add your bid and you can walk away with some amazing prizes.

Proceeds from ticket sales and auction items will go to sending doctoral of physical therapy students to Uganda to evaluate and treat underserved populations! To reserve your tickets visit this page or email Zoralei Dayley at zdayley21@georgefox.edu.

P.S. We are still taking donations for auction items if you have something you would like to donate!

Are you a veteran looking for an on-campus work-study job? The student accounts office has an immediate opening to work with both student veterans and the university veteran certifying officials. The position is paid for by the VA. We will be happy to provide more information to interested students.

Please email your resume and/or questions to Amanda Kaskie at akaskie@georgefox.edu.

In partnership with George Fox Digital, film professor Alexander Chung is creating a series of video Lent reflections on repentance and suffering. They will be hosted on the George Fox Digital YouTube channel and released each Friday morning through Good Friday.

For this week’s video, out now, visit this link. For the YouTube playlist with all reflections, go here. You can subscribe to the GFD YouTube channel now to see all updates, and watch The Daily Bruin each Friday for links to the Lent content.

If you have not yet chosen a Lent reflection practice, make this your weekly devotion each Friday!