The Daily Bruin

The Department of Language and Literature, the C. S. Lewis Initiative, and the Apologetics Initiative invite you to a special presentation, titled “Shakespeare, C. S. Lewis, & Cultural Apologetics.”

Join us for this event in Stevens 208 on Thursday, April 6, at 5:30 p.m. Our speakers will give two intriguing talks: “‘More Things in Heaven and Earth than Dreamed of in Your Philosophy:’ Shakespeare and the Idea(s) of Cultural Apologetics,” by Joseph Ricke, and “Making Things (C)Lear: Lewis’s Play-full Pictures in His (Cultural) Apologetics,” by Sarah Waters.

Refreshments will be provided. Contact Emma Rieth at erieth@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The Hadlock Student Center has new, updated hours for spring break:

• Saturday, March 25: Closed
• Sunday, March 26: Closed
• Monday, March 27 to Friday, March 31: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Saturday, April 1: Closed
• Sunday, April 2: 2 to 8 p.m. (normal hours will resume on Monday, April 3)

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.

Several buildings on the Newberg campus will have city water service shut off on Monday, March 27, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (possibly restored earlier, depending on how quickly the work concludes).

This is in order to connect the new water mainline at the chapel construction site.

Below is a list of buildings that will have the water shut off. Note that the water might be a little rusty looking when the water pressure is restored. The water is clean but you may need to run the faucet for a little while for it to clear up.

Academic/Staff Areas:

• Klages Center and Bookstore
• Ross/Bauman
• Murdock Library
• Wheeler Sports Center
• Hiebert House (Campus Public Safety) – possible shut-off area
• Intercultural Life – possible shut-off area
• Fry House – possible shut-off area
• Hodgin Studio – possible shut-off area

Student Areas:

• Beebe Residence Hall
• Carey Residence Hall
• Willcuts Residence Hall
• Edwards Residence Hall
• Weesner Village
• Hodgin House – possible shut-off area
• Parker Duplex – possible shut-off area

Please call Dan Schutter at 503-317-5614 if you have any questions.

Are you interested in learning more about archival work and the institutional histories of George Fox University and the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends?

Are you detail-oriented, careful and interested in working with both physical and digital records? If this sounds like you, please apply to join our team for the fall semester of 2023. Please submit your application materials by Friday, April 7.

We are looking for students to fill both intern and student traditional worker roles.

Are you interested? Reach out to Dustin Kelley at kelleyd@georgefox.edu to apply.

If you plan on leaving your vehicle on campus over spring break, please do the following:

• Fill out the Vehicles Left on Campus Policy form
• Remove any personal belongings from vehicle
• Park in a lot designated by Campus Public Safety personnel
• Leave a key at the CPS office located at 212 Carlton Way

The policy agreement form can be filled out at the Campus Public Safety office or online at the above link.

Questions? Contact Karen Toohey in the CPS office at 503-554-2090, or stop by our office on Carlton Way.

End finals and start spring break with a relaxing 25-minute massage from a doctor of physical therapy student!

The university’s doctor of physical therapy program is offering discounted massages to students and employees ($20) and community members ($25). We are offering 25-minute massages this Friday, March 24, from 1:30 to 6 p.m. in the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd., in Newberg).

Your contribution will help fund our medical service trip to Uganda. Donations are also welcome; there will be a tip jar on site! You can register here.

If you have questions, please email Taylor Kopecky at tkopecky21@georgefox.edu.

Are you looking for a student leader position on campus? Do you have a passion for marketing and organizational management? Student Activities and clubs have positions open that we would love to have you apply for. Be a part of just some of the foundations and traditions that help our students connect.

Clubs Director: The clubs director will oversee all university-recognized clubs, supporting their operations, assisting in their vision casting, and doing the work necessary to ensure George Fox continues to have robust and dynamic clubs on campus.

Marketing Lead: This person will assemble, motivate and manage a small team of highly talented creative specialists who deliver exceptional graphics, photography, and film, expressed across print, web, mobile, social media and other new and emerging mediums.

Speaking of activities, here are some 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 begin the week of April 3)
• Spring Market: Friday, April 21, at 3 p.m., in the quad (weather permitting)

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Want to start your summer with an incredible adventure? Join University Recreation’s Oregon Odyssey for a trip all over the state, including visits to the ocean, mountains, caves, deserts and forests!

This is an incredible opportunity to go hiking, exploring, camping, caving, sandboarding and more. No experience or equipment are required, and scholarships are available. The trip will take place Sunday, April 30, until Saturday, May 6. To register or find more information, please go here.

If you have questions, please reach out to the trip leader, Megan Tollisen, at mtollisen21@georgefox.edu.

The Murdock Library will be having altered hours for the week of spring break:

• Closed Saturday, March 25, and Sunday, March 26 
• Open Monday, March 27, to Thursday, March 30, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Closed Friday, March 31, to Sunday, April 2
• The 24-hour space will remain open throughout the week as normal.

If you have any questions, contact Mary Cameron at mcameron@georgefox.edu.

For our Business Communications class, we are putting on a Walk for Water event at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, to raise money and awareness for the communities in Africa who do not have access to safe, clean drinking water.

It would be greatly appreciated if you could spare a few minutes to fill out a five-question survey to help our team. By filling out this survey, it will help us to get a better understanding of our community’s interest.

For more information, and how to help, follow this link. Thank you!

If you have any questions, contact Cassey Hitch at chitch21@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.

Maybe you’ve heard by now: Summer Online is less than half the cost of regular tuition. Plus, courses are fully online, offered on a flexible schedule, and are just eight weeks long.

Whether you’re looking to clear space in your fall schedule, get on track to graduate early, or just save on tuition, it’s a great way to get ahead this summer.

Register today on MyGeorgeFox or learn more at georgefox.edu/summer.

The university’s speech and debate team is hosting a debate about whether educators should embrace or reject ChatGPT. We will be debating three debaters from Ireland who are touring the U.S as a prize for winning The Irish Times tournament.

Come to Hoover 102 from 5 to 7 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday) for snacks and an entertaining debate! We hope to see you there. Questions? Contact Anika Perry at perrya20@georgefox.edu.

Bon Appetit will have adjusted hours at the end of the week and during spring break. Here are our hours:

• Friday, March 24: The Bridge Cafe will close at 2:30 p.m., and the Maker’s Market will close at 3 p.m. Both will be closed for the week of spring break.
• Saturday, March 25: Brunch will be served from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
• Canyon Commons will be closed from dinner on Saturday, March 25,  through brunch on Sunday, April 2.
• Sunday, April 2: Dinner will be served from 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Please see georgefox.cafebonappetit.com for more information.

If you plan to leave your vehicle on campus over spring break, please do the following:

• Fill out the Vehicles Left on Campus Policy form
• Remove any personal belongings from the vehicle
• Park in a lot designated by Campus Public Safety personnel
• Leave a key at the CPS office located at 212 Carlton Way

The policy agreement form can be filled out at the Campus Public Safety office or online using the above link.

Questions? Contact Karen Toohey in the CPS office at 503-554-2090, or stop by our office on Carlton Way.

Looking for a summer job on campus? Apply to work in Event Services! See our job posting on Handshake.

Shifts vary week by week to fit with the scheduled conferences and events. This is a full-time position, and you must be available for evening and weekend shifts.

Questions? Contact Ellie Higbee at ehigbee@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2026.

Brenda Burg, former owner and baker at Newberg Bakery, will share her scone recipe with us in an upcoming class. We will be making the basic recipe as well as chocolate chip, poppyseed, and blueberry. The class size is limited to 12 people, so sign up early here!

The baking class will be held on Sunday, April 16, from 3 to 5 p.m. in Roberts 109, location of the Bruin Community Pantry.

Please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu with any questions.

We are searching for all juniors and seniors who are first-generation students on the George Fox University campus. We define first-gen as a student for whom neither parent/guardian has completed a bachelor’s degree.

Please fill out this form if you are a first-generation student. If you already filled out this form, there’s no need to do it again.

If you have questions about the First Generation Program, reach out to Alicia Marcial-Cruz at amarcialcruz19@georgefox.edu.

Join us for a songwriting masterclass with Dove Award-winning songwriter and producer Rick Seibold today. He has worked with numerous CCM artists, including Johnnyswim and Bethel Music. Rick specializes in music for film and TV and will be sharing his insights.

Rick will be Zooming in from Los Angeles, so email abarnhart@georgefox.edu to join remotely, or come to Ross 208 at 3 p.m. this afternoon.

Mark your calendar! The Chess Club will be having a teaching night this Thursday, March 23, to answer all of your questions about chess and to help you become a better player. Join us from 6 to 8 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101 for games, fun and food!

Not a great player? Come find out tips and tricks to improve your skills. Think chess is a little boring? We will also have timed games, puzzles and normal untimed games available.

Are you hungry? There will be a variety of food and snacks.  Do you want to go home with something memorable? There will be a raffle for prizes at the end.

Reach out to Kiernen McTaggart at kmctaggart22@georgefox.edu if you have any questions about this event or about the Chess Club.

Join us tomorrow (Wednesday) from 2:15 to 2:45 p.m. for Contemplative Worship after the manner of Friends. We’ll be meeting in Hoover 250. Spiritual life credit is available.

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