The Daily Bruin

After 10 years of faithful service to George Fox, Steven Classen, professor of communication and cinematic arts and director of the School of Communication and Design, will be retiring.

To honor his time at the university, we’re hosting an open house in Lemmons 9 this Wednesday, April 17, from 3:30 to 5 p.m., with a short program taking place at 4 p.m. There will be food and drinks, as well as cards available to sign.

For more information, please reach out to Penny Martin at pmartin@georgefox.edu.

The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) is a pre-professional organization that provides its members with scholarships, networking events, mentorship opportunities, and more. These are valuable resources regardless of your major!

The George Fox PRSSA chapter would like to welcome students of all majors to join a networking event tomorrow (Saturday) in Canyon Commons 101 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feel free to swing by at any point during the event. Lunch will be provided!

This event provides an opportunity to engage with peers and make professional career connections. Take a look at the flier here.

Feel free to reach out to Stefani Peden at speden21@georgefox.edu if you have any questions about PRSSA or the event.

The Bridge Cafe will be adjusting its hours for the end of the school year to 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please see georgefox.cafebonappetit.com for the most up-to-date hours.

Questions? Contact Katie Anderson at andersonk@georgefox.edu.

The university’s theatre program invites you to two one-act student-directed shows, Women of Lockerbie and Hidden in This Picture, tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday, April 14, at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. Join us in Wood-Mar Auditorium for an entertaining night!

Feel free to reach out to Maya Van Aken at mvanaken21@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Theatre Professor Ben Tissell and alumnus James Pick will be performing their annual classical voice and piano recital for the George Fox Concert Choir on Monday, April 15, at 3 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

This free event features rarely performed musical settings of text from The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien. Ben and James will also perform Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Songs of Travel, text by Robert Louis Stevenson, making up an engaging 40-minute concert for longtime classical music fans and newbies alike!

Questions? Email Ben Tissell at btissell@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.

Want the opportunity to sell your art at Student Activities’ Spring Market in the quad from 3 to 5 p.m. on Friday, April 19? All you need to do is complete this table rental form to reserve a table to sell as much art as you’d like to your fellow students and the local community.

Here are some more events coming up soon:

• Spring Market: Friday, April 19, at 3 p.m. in the quad
• Late Night Breakfast: Monday, April 22, at 9:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Looking for a summer job? Apply to work in the undergraduate admissions office! Summer interns will be working closely with the admissions team in the promotion of George Fox to prospective students and families.

Interns will learn data entry, public speaking skills, customer service, visit and event coordination, data processing, and more! Applications will be accepted until next Friday, April 19. To learn more, apply on Handshake!

Questions? Email Miranda at mdavidson@georgefox.edu.

Want to learn to dance? Maybe enjoyed the City of Stars event? Maybe seen people swing dancing at various dances and said, “Whoa, that looks cool!”?

Have we got a deal for you: We’re teaching swing dancing with the George Fox Jazz Band tomorrow (Saturday) from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Stevens Atrium! Wear shoes you can move in and get ready for a night of big band jazz music. All are welcome!

Write rendriss21@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Come see the exhibitions of George Fox seniors throughout Newberg this month! The Department of Art & Design’s thesis exhibitions will open this Monday, April 15.

Exhibitions will be held at the Chehalem Cultural Center and at George Fox’s Lindgren and Minthorne galleries. Make sure to see them all before they close!

Mark your calendars for the following opportunities to engage with the artists during their talks and receptions.

• Opening reception and roundtable conversations: Tuesday, April 16, 4 to 6 p.m. at the galleries and Hoover 103
• Closing receptions: Friday, April 26, 4-5:30 p.m. at the galleries

The roundtable conversations – artist conversations about their work’s relationships to each other and their contexts – will be recorded live and published as listening guides available for the duration of the exhibition.

If you have any questions, please contact Seth Van Der Eems at svandereems@georgefox.edu or Chandler Brutscher at cbrutscher@georgefox.edu.

Do you need to relieve stress for this upcoming finals week? During the Spring Market, the Sources of Strength Club will be setting up a baby goat pen out on the quad!

Swing by on Friday, April 19, from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m. to pet some goats and learn about ways to strengthen yourself with us!

Feel free to reach out to Judah Gerards at jgerards22@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

As of today, George Fox financial aid has received almost 70% of our returning students’ FAFSAs from the Department of Education (ED). Our plan is to begin packaging financial aid for the 2024-25 school year by tomorrow (Friday), April 12.

If we are unable to package your financial aid with your current information, there are several potential reasons why, including:

• You have not yet submitted a 2024-25 FAFSA
• Your FAFSA was rejected due to a missing signature or lack of consent from the student or contributor to transfer federal tax information
• Your Student Aid Index (SAI) was not calculated because of an error on the application
• Your FAFSA needs to be reprocessed by ED
• You did not enter the George Fox school code in the list of schools you want your FAFSA sent to
• You are in “provisional independent” status and require further communication with your financial aid counselor
• You have a Proof of Citizenship checklist item on your To-Do List

If you need to make corrections to your FAFSA, ED plans to make them broadly available next week. We will notify our students as soon as we are aware that FAFSAs may be edited and resubmitted for processing. You will also have checklist items in your To-Do List with specific instructions for any necessary corrections.

If you have not submitted your 2024-25 FAFSA, do so as soon as possible!

Check your email for our recent FAFSA updates with more details, and please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. You can schedule an appointment with your financial aid counselor, or visit us during our drop-in hours Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the second floor of the Stevens Center.

Making plans for the summer? Don’t forget to register for Summer Online!

Here’s why Summer Online is a winning addition to your summer:

• Less than half the price of traditional classes 
• Taught by real George Fox professors 
• Flexible format – watch lectures and complete assignments when it’s convenient for you
• Stay on track to graduate in 4 years (or less!)
• Courses run June 3 – July 28

Check out a full list of courses on class.georgefox.edu and register today on MyGeorgeFox!

Join us for an unforgettable night filled with excitement and generosity! We’re hosting a charity auction to help the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students at George Fox travel to Uganda for their annual medical service trip!

The night will be filled with mouth-watering dinner and dessert, as well as both a silent and live auction where you can bid on a diverse selection of items, including gift contributions from local small businesses, companies, travel experiences, and more!

The auction will take place in Canyon Commons 101 this Saturday, April 13, from 5 to 8 p.m. All proceeds from the auction will support the DPT program’s medical service trip to Uganda, where the team will offer medical care to patients in rural communities. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives. Join us and support the cause!

Buy tickets here.

If you have any questions, please contact Taryn Conwell at tconwell22@georgefox.edu.

Open Study Table (OST) is hiring for a tutor for the 2024-25 academic year. Operating Monday through Thursday evenings starting in the fall, this role offers the opportunity to support fellow students with learning strategies and general tutoring.

Whether you’re a humanities aficionado or a STEM enthusiast, we welcome diverse majors to apply. Take the initiative, build relationships, and contribute to the development of your peers. Go to Handshake to apply now!

If you have any questions, please contact Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu.

George Fox will be running a routine test of our FoxAlert text message midday on Friday, April 12. Students and employees should expect a text and email. This is the emergency alert system George Fox uses to get information out quickly. In the event of an actual emergency, you would be notified of further action to take.

If you don’t get a FoxAlert text message, make sure your emergency contact information is updated. Your cell phone number may not be in the FoxAlert system.

To update your campus emergency contact info for text alerts, follow these instructions:

1. Log in to your My.GeorgeFox account.
2. Click on “Profile.”
3. Click on “Contact Details.”
4. Make sure your cell phone number is listed under the phone section or click the plus button to type in your number.
5. You must choose your cell and click “Preferred” to receive text alerts.
6. Click “Save” to make sure your cell phone number is added to the text messaging on the FoxAlert system.

Contact Carly Reumann at creumann@georgefox.edu it you have any questions.

Are you curious about climate change and its solutions? Do you like free cookies? Come to EHS 125 today (Thursday) at 5:30 p.m. to eat cookies with the Stewards of Sustainability Club and listen to a presentation on how climate change is fought at state and national levels.

We will be welcoming members of the local chapter of the Citizens’ Climate Lobby to talk about different policies that work to mitigate climate change and provide a behind-the-scenes view on how those policies are created.

Feel free to reach out to Lilly McAfee at lmcafee19@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Hey, Class of 2024! Do you want to share stories from your time on campus, how you’ve changed and grown, or talk about what’s next in your life? We want to hear about it!

Fill out this form and you’ll be entered into a drawing for one of three Amazon gift cards.

Your story will be featured on the George Fox website (similar to this). Some of you will be featured on our Instagram page, in our university magazine, and elsewhere!

Feel free to reach out to Jeremy Lloyd at jlloyd@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Embark on a creative journey into the world of crochet with our Intro to Crochet class at the Hadlock Student Center on Monday, April 15, at 7 p.m.! Whether you’re a complete novice or looking to refine your skills, this class is perfect for anyone eager to learn the art of crochet.

No prior experience is necessary; just bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to learn! We will provide all the materials needed, including yarn and crochet hooks. In addition to practicing your skills, you’ll also have the opportunity to connect with fellow crochet enthusiasts in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Feel free to reach out to Jacob Loomis at jloomis@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

You are invited to enjoy a performance of Mozart’s Coronation Mass on Sunday, April 14, at 3 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

Employees and students may obtain one complimentary ticket by using their George Fox email address. Otherwise, tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for seniors. Kids are free. Students may also show their ID at the door. You can purchase tickets here.

Questions? Contact Kathy Harris at kharris@georgefox.edu.

The George Fox music program proudly presents the student-led mariachi band! We will have an info and jam session on Friday, April 12, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Ross 201.

The mariachi band is open to everyone and requires no previous experience. You will not need to bring an instrument, but please bring one if you have it. If interested, please fill out this Google Form. Make sure to invite your friends!

Questions? Email Juan Olazaran at jolazaran23@georgefox.edu.