The Daily Bruin

Have you always wanted to help people, but aren’t sure how? Did you know that social workers can work in a variety of settings, including healthcare and hospital settings, schools, with veterans, counseling clients, working internationally, and working in the criminal justice system?

If you’d like to learn more about what a career in social work can look like, come to our info session in Roberts 215 at noon on Tuesday, March 4. Enjoy some pizza and meet the new social work program director, Kathryn Saunders!

Please reach out to Kim Rapp at rappk@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

The final deadline to submit the George Fox Donor-Funded Scholarship application and the OSAC State Scholarship application is this Monday, March 3. Both applications are due at 11:59 p.m.

George Fox University offers more than 200 donor-funded scholarships to our returning students, ranging from $500 to $15,000; while the Office of Student Access and Completion offers more than 600 OSAC scholarships to students who are Oregon residents, totaling more than $10 million in awards. Don’t miss out on these opportunities to add to your 2025-26 financial aid package!

The Academic Resource Center is accepting appointments for scholarship writing help sessions all week. Their hours are 1 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and noon to 4 p.m. on Friday. When scheduling on TracCloud for an appointment to have your applications reviewed, make sure to mark “scholarship essay” as the reason for your visit.

Be sure to visit our scholarship resource folder as well for materials to help with OSAC scholarship selections, tips and tricks for essay writing, other open applications and their deadlines, and more!

For any additional scholarship questions or assistance, contact financial aid or drop in during our office hours (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) on the second floor of the Stevens Center to speak with a counselor.

Come hang out and study for upcoming exams with the Women in STEM Club tomorrow (Thursday) from 7 to 9 p.m. in Roberts 203! There will be snacks as well as hot chocolate and tea, so make sure you bring a mug!

If you have questions, reach out to Lauren Crawford at lcrawford23@georgefox.edu.

Step into a night of mystery and mayhem at a Murder Mystery Dinner in Canyon Commons at 7 p.m. this Friday, Feb. 28, where every twist and turn keeps you guessing. Will you crack the case or become the next suspect? Spots are filling up fast! Click this link to reserve yours.

Here is a rundown of upcoming campus events:

• Putt-Putt Golf Housing Night: March 7 at 5 p.m. in the living areas
• Spring Formal: March 15 at 7 p.m. at The Barn at Countryside (tickets on sale the week of March 3).
• Dating Game: April 4 at 7 p.m. in Bauman

Fusion presents Squid Games 2! Get ready for a night of intense competition, thrilling games and high-stakes fun. Bring your friends, test your skills and see if you have what it takes to make it to the end. Join us in the FoxHole tonight (Tuesday) from 6 to 8 p.m.!

Reach out to Diana Bui at dbui23@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

Greetings! The Chess Club will be meeting tomorrow (Wednesday) at 1:30 p.m. instead of Friday this week. There will be lessons on openings and free play as usual. This week’s activities will focus on Fischer Random Chess. We meet in the Murdock Library.

At this meeting, we will also discuss the upcoming chess tournament, and will consider your feedback in planning the event.

Contact Kiernen McTaggart-Ivezic at kmctaggart22@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

You’re invited to join us for an off-campus retreat during spring break on Friday, March 21, through Sunday, March 23.

These retreats are thoughtfully designed for a small group of 10-12 students and will take place off campus. During the retreat, participants can expect to enter into a slower pace to engage in various spiritual practices that refresh their mind, body, and spirit. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to create connections with fellow students and staff, fostering a sense of community and support.

You must fill out this application to express interest in attending. You will receive a confirmation email to let you know you’ve been selected to attend and then you will secure your spot with $20. The $20 covers food, lodging, and transportation. The last day to sign up is Friday, March 7.

If you have questions, reach out to Cyndi Murillo at cmurillo@georgefox.edu.

Feeling the mid-semester crunch? You are not alone! Now is the perfect time to focus your study techniques and strategies. Check out Numerade‘s new flashcard feature to stay organized and support your learning!

Though Numerade specializes in STEM subjects and provides pre-made flashcards for a variety of STEM topics, Numerade’s study tools are useful for all courses, especially the flashcard function and quiz functions! You can create custom flashcard decks from course materials, track your progress and test your knowledge with quizzes. Use your George Fox credentials to create a Numerade account and support your learning today.

Remember: Always follow professor guidelines about appropriate use of AI tools; if in doubt, ask your professor. Review the AI for Student Success page for resources on responsible AI use to support your learning.

Contact Rick Muthiah, director of Learning Support Services, with feedback or questions at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.

Dr. Abraham Nussbaum is the Chief Education Officer of Denver Health, where he provides strategic direction to the education of 3,000 learners in 38 healthcare professions annually.

During his lecture on Monday, March 31, he will speak about what it means to pursue a calling in healthcare, how the calling is changing today, and why becoming something like a vampire is the only way forward. Join us in Canyon Commons at 7 p.m.

Save the date! Tomorrow (Wednesday) through March 4, all Champion-brand clothing and accessories in the Bruin Bookstore will be 20% off in-store and online. Hydro Flask products are currently 30% off (in-store only) until Friday, Feb. 28.

Join us tomorrow (Wednesday) in the Chapel from 11 to 11:30 a.m. for a time of worship, listening to God’s Spirit, and seeking to discern God’s truth together. Nathanael Ankeny will be hosting. Chapel credit will be offered.

Please reach out to Nathanael at nankeny@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Check out the most recent issue of The Crescent at gfucrescent.com! Learn about the Woolman Peacemaking Forum, the Community Life Fund, and the story behind coaching challenges at George Fox. Other stories share the experience of working a job during college and the 10-year anniversary of the George Fox Honors Program.

AI is quickly becoming embedded in our lives. Take a few minutes to explore how AI tools can help you engage with your materials while avoiding common pitfalls that can hamper effective learning.

Bring your lunch (and some friends!) and join us in Canyon Commons 103. We’re offering two sessions:

• Wednesday, Feb. 26, starting at 12:10 p.m. and ending by 12:45 p.m.
• Monday, March 3, starting at 11:10 a.m. and ending by 11:45 a.m.

You’re welcome to arrive early to eat and chat. One $25 Amazon gift card will be given to a random student at each session.

Contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The 2025 Collegiate Day of Prayer is coming up this Thursday, Feb. 27. Parent and Family Programs invite you to join us in a day devoted to prayer for the students, faculty and administration of George Fox. We welcome our families and George Fox community to take time during this day to pray from your homes or work as you feel led.

Throughout the day you can look to our social media outlets (George Fox University Parents on Facebook or georgefoxfamilies on Instagram) for prayer direction. Our campus pastoral team also created this liturgy of prayer page as another resource to help guide you as you pray.

This is a virtual event! If you have additional questions, please contact Megan Fisher at mfisher@georgefox.edu.

Grab your friends and sign up for the 2025 5K for Uganda Glow Run/Walk on Saturday, April 5, at 6:30 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 Thursday, March 20. Sign up at this link.

All proceeds go toward the DPT medical service trip to Uganda, where we will be working with patients in rural communities.

Questions? Contact Karringon Troyer at ktroyer19@georgefox.edu.

Join us today (Monday) for a special Theology Club meeting where Dr. Ron Clark will present a session on healthy masculinity and guiding young men to spiritual maturity. We will meet from noon to 12:50 p.m. in Hoover 104.

This is a presentation focused on Proverbs 31, schools, and toxic and healthy masculinity in the Bible. The presentation also makes applications to our work in ministry with abuse, masculinity, and misogyny. All are welcome to join. Lunch is free, and non-Bauman chapel credit is available.

Remember: Wednesday, Feb. 26, is your chance to hear Newberg Mayor Bill Rosacker’s conversation with George Fox’s own Rick Muthiah on the topic “Trump So Far: Good, Bad or Indifferent?”

Bill and Rick will continue a conversation they began in January about their different views of the new Trump administration’s actions. Then attenders, sitting in small groups at tables, will have their own versions of this conversation.

Come to see if the people at your table can hear each other, learn to summarize each other’s views accurately and fairly, and build stronger personal connections across political differences.

The event will be in Canyon Commons from 7 to 8:45 p.m. For more information, contact Ron Mock at rmock@georgefox.edu.

For the past several years, George Fox athletic teams have competed for first prize in a food drive that benefits our own Bruin Community Pantry. You can support your favorite team by giving them money to purchase donations or donating non-perishable food items. This event will take place March 3-7.

The following items are in high demand:

• Oatmeal
• Soups of all kinds
• Cereal
• Granola Bars
• Gluten-free food
• Canned meals
• Spam
• Top Ramen
• Chili

Please reach out to the coaches to see how you can get involved. For their contact information, go to the athletic department’s page and click on “Sports,” then “Roster.”

If you have questions, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Join us in Bauman Auditorium at 7 p.m. tonight (Friday) for a Lip Sync show you won’t forget! Watch as teams go head-to-head and compete to win the $500 prize. Every vote counts, so come watch and vote for your favorite team!

Next week, step into a night of mystery and mayhem at a Murder Mystery Dinner on Friday, Feb. 28, where every twist and turn keeps you guessing. Will you crack the case or become the next suspect? Spots are filling up fast! Click this link to reserve yours.

Here is a rundown of upcoming campus events:

• Murder Mystery: Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons
• Putt-Putt Golf Housing Night: March 7 at 5 p.m. in the living areas
• Spring Formal: March 15 at 7 p.m. at The Barn at Countryside (tickets on sale the week of March 3).

Fusion presents Squid Games 2! Get ready for a night of intense competition, thrilling games and high-stakes fun. Bring your friends, test your skills and see if you have what it takes to make it to the end. Join us in the FoxHole on Tuesday, Feb. 25, from 6 to 8 p.m.!

Reach out to Diana Bui at dbui23@georgefox.edu if you have questions.