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Join us for to learn more about how to use AI. We’re offering weekly workshops on using Gemini AI in our everyday work and academic processes.

Whether you are just starting or progressing to the next level, bring your laptop and spend a little time to focus on learning what you can do with the Gemini tools already available. Use this form to sign up for the topics that you are interested in.

We will have four sessions, twice a week, on Mondays and Thursdays, with a different topic each week. Sessions are designed to help you get started, show you what is available to take it to the next level, and show you what is possible with AI.

The topics are:

• Week 1: Getting Started with Gemini in Google Workspace and NotebookLM
  • Monday, Feb. 23, and Thursday, Feb. 26
• Week 2: Learn about Agentic AI and Workspace Studio and creating workflows for your tasks
  • Monday, March 2, and Thursday, March 5
• Week 3: Beyond Google Workspace with AI Studio and creating your own apps
  • Monday, March 9, and Thursday, March 12
• Week 4: Making Maggie – Agentic AI and Physical AI for business processes
  • Monday, March 16, and Thursday, March 19

You can sign up for one or more sessions, or all of them.

Contact us at servicedesk@georgefox.edu with any questions, or check the IT AI website.

Come to a Community Conversation about ICE in Newberg on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. in Canyon Commons 2. Join us for the opportunity to listen to other points of view and share your thoughts about competing visions for local responses to immigration enforcement.

By participating in community dialogue, you get the chance to learn to better understand different views, help others better understand your views, and build connections across divisions that will help our community build better outcomes.

For more information, contact Ron Mock at rmock@georgefox.edu.

Please help us keep our to-go program available for everyone! When you’re not using your green container, return it to receive your carabiner. Turning them in helps us keep the program running smoothly for all.

Need to return your (empty) green container between meal periods? Stop by the Bridge Cafe, Maker’s Market, or the Bon Appetit office in Canyon Commons to get your carabiner.

If you have any questions, please contact Katie Anderson at andersonk@georgefox.edu.

If severe weather makes travel to or from campus unsafe this winter, the provost will make the decision to announce a shift to remote classes. In nearly all cases, classes will continue to be offered online.

In the case of a delayed in-person start, university offices will not open until an announced time in the day, most often 10 a.m. or noon. Students are not required to report to campus prior to the announced start time, but are expected to attend class online before the start time.

If in-person classes are not held that day, students are expected to attend class online. You should expect to receive information from your professors on how to access remote learning.

The following is our process for announcing when there is a delayed in-person start or a shift to remote classes. The provost will make the decision by 6:30 a.m. for the Newberg campus and Portland Center for daytime classes or 2:15 p.m. for evening classes. Decisions on weekend classes and at the Redmond site will be made by the professor.

Here’s how to find out if a decision has been made when severe weather occurs:

• Visit the George Fox Flashalert page. This is the first site updated. Enter your email address to create an account and receive notifications from FlashAlert Messenger.
• If you wish to receive a notification on your mobile device, download the FlashAlert app for iOS or for Android. Either log in or create an account if you haven’t already.
• Listen to local radio and television stations or visit their websites (this info comes via Flashalert).
• Call the George Fox University switchboard at 503-538-8383.

More information on this procedure can be found on our Winter Weather Policy page.

Student Appreciation Day at the Bruin Bookstore is today (Thursday) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come and get 20% off all Bruin gear and gifts!

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

The Department of Mathematics invites the community to a research seminar presented by faculty candidate Heidi Benham.

Taking place tomorrow (Thursday) at 2 p.m. in EHS 102, the session will feature a presentation on “Reverse Mathematics: Working Backwards from Theorems to Axioms.” All students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend this open event to meet Benham and engage with her work.

Questions? Contact Hannah Greene at hgreene@georgefox.edu.

The Academic Resource Center (ARC) is hiring for the 2026-27 academic year.

Whether it’s brainstorming a thesis or organizing a study schedule, use your skills to help fellow students be successful and turn your academic savvy into a means of serving others. The job posting is on Handshake. All applications must be received by March 6.

Questions? Contact Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu.

Join us at the Boot Scootin’ BBQ Banquet: A Country Swing Dance Night at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27, in Canyon Commons.

Reserve your table for live music, delicious dining, and country swing dance show and lessons. A table seats eight to 10 people; if your group has fewer than eight, you may be seated with another party. Don’t miss the swingin’ fun! Book your spot now!

Also, don’t forget that Sadie Hawkins tickets are still on sale in Canyon Commons. Come spend the evening under the stars at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI). Tickets are $20, and we take cash or card. These sell out every year, so get them before they are gone.

Ticket sales are in Canyon Commons today (Wednesday) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m.; tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m.; and Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The dates are subject to change if we sell out.

Here is a rundown of campus events coming up soon:

• Sadie Hawkins: Saturday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. at OMSI
• Country Swing Night: Friday, Feb. 27, at 8 p.m. in Canyon Commons
• Game Show Game Show: Friday, March 6, at 7 p.m. in Bauman

If you have any questions, please contact Student Activities at activities@georgefox.edu.

The Chess Club will be meeting from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the library tonight (Wednesday).

If you are new to chess, come and play! It is a relaxed club, and there is coaching and lessons available if you need them. There will be boards and sets provided.

Four-player chess will be offered as well if you want to try something new. Come have some fun!

Questions? Contact Kiernen McTaggart-Ivezic at kmctaggart22@georgefox.edu.

The George Fox Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Wrestling Club is holding its first practice of the year at Impact Sherwood (20746 S.W. Olds Place #201, in Sherwood) from 10:30 a.m. to noon this Saturday, Feb. 21! All skill levels are welcome.

Email Caleb Henderson at chenderson22@georgefox.edu to sign up and/or get more information.

Join us tomorrow (Wednesday) for Quaker Worship in the university chapel from 11 to 11:30 a.m. for a time of quiet waiting on the Divine Word for our lives. Dwight Kimberly, professor of biology emeritus, will be opening the time with a reading from Scripture. All are welcome!

SPiL credit will be available.

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

Application to join the 2026-27 admissions intern team is now open!

As an intern in the undergraduate admissions office, you will play a key role in guiding prospective students along the journey of becoming a Bruin. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in a professional work environment, and help recruit the next incoming class of students!

Do you speak Spanish? We’d love for you to apply and help support the admissions process for Spanish-speaking families!

Applications are due by Monday, March 2, to be considered for the first round of interviews. This job is open for work-study and non-work-study-eligible students, and for class internship credit. The application can be found on Handshake under “Undergraduate Admissions Intern,” or by clicking this link.

If you have questions, contact Miranda Engstrom at mdavidson@georgefox.edu.

Do you love to dance? Join our showcase! This year, the George Fox dance team is hosting an open showcase in early April. This will give students the opportunity to collaborate with the team in creating an exciting, artistic production for the community.

If you or your friends have a piece you would like to perform, we would absolutely love for you to join us! All students, styles, and experience levels are welcome!

For those interested in joining the showcase, we have two upcoming information nights to choose from, as well as a few workshops for those who would like some help creating or cleaning up their pieces. The information nights will be Friday, Feb. 20, from 6 to 6:30 p.m. and Monday, March 9, from 8 to 8:30 p.m.

If neither of those times work, you can email gfudanceteam@gmail.com to set up an alternative meeting. Sign-ups are open until March 7, and the last day to withdraw is March 15. Please fill out this Google Form and we will email you with more details.

Turning off iCloud Private Relay is a common move if you’re finding that certain websites aren’t loading correctly or if your network speed feels a bit throttled. The process varies slightly depending on whether you’re on a mobile device or a Mac.

On iPhone or iPad:

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap your Name (Apple Account) at the very top.
3. Select iCloud.
4. Scroll down to the iCloud+ section and tap Private Relay.
5. Toggle the Private Relay switch to Off.
6. You will be asked to confirm. You can choose to:
   • Turn Off Until Tomorrow: It will automatically re-enable after 24 hours.
   • Turn Off Private Relay: This disables it indefinitely until you manually turn it back on.

On Mac (macOS):

1. Click the Apple Menu () and select System Settings.
2. Click your Name (Apple Account) at the top of the sidebar.
3. Click iCloud on the right.
4. Find Private Relay and click it (or click the “Options” button next to it).
5. Toggle the switch to Off.
6. Just like on mobile, select either Turn Off Until Tomorrow or Turn Off Private Relay.
7. Click Done.

Note: Turning off Private Relay means Safari will no longer mask your IP address, allowing websites and your ISP to see your general location and browsing activity again.

Questions? Contact Amy Yates at ayates@georgefox.edu.

The Bruin Community Pantry is looking for a volunteer on Mondays from 3 to 4 p.m. If you’re interested in this service opportunity, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2316.

Join Women in STEM tonight (Tuesday) to enjoy a cozy evening of decorating cookies, making Valentine’s crafts, and watching a rom-com while spending time in community.

We’re meeting from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Roberts 203. It’s a chance to rest, laugh, and be reminded of the love and joy God has placed in our lives. It’s open to all women – we’d love to see you there!

Questions? Contact Hannah Kuroda at hkuroda22@georgefox.edu.

Complete this research survey to provide information for an upcoming article in issue 8 of the Crescent!

This survey is collecting responses to better understand the relationship George Fox students have between meal swipes and eating out. The article will present the data found in a factual manner to better understand how often students eat out versus using meal swipes.

All responses and information will remain anonymous in the article.

Questions? Contact Avery Duffy at aduffy24@georgefox.edu.

Are you someone who loves lifting and is interested in the science behind lifting? Senior kinesiology students are conducting a study that is looking at the strength, force and power outputs of different squat variations.

If you lift regularly and think you can lift a lot of weight, we would love to have you participate. Testing includes reaching your approximate three-rep max with the different squat variations. Participants are required to have completed a max squat in the past six months.

Testing will be done in the Kinesiology Lab in the Roberts Center.

If you are interested in participating, read and fill out this form and we will be in contact with you shortly with the next steps!

If you have any questions, please contact Reyn Asato at rasato22@goergefox.edu.

Jason Brumitt and the Faculty Scholarship and Achievement Committee invite you to join them for the Spring Faculty Lecture on Tuesday, March 3, at 6 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Jeongah Kim, PhD, professor of social work and winner of the 2024-25 Faculty Achievement Award for Graduate Research and Scholarship, is the featured faculty speaker. Her lecture is titled, “Beyond the Binary: Bridging the Science-Faith Divide through Philosophy.”

In our modern professions, we are often forced into a false choice: the objective data of science or the personal conviction of faith. This “Two Truths” split creates a fragmentation that limits our ability to understand the world and help others. Professor Kim will share how she uses the often “hidden” third tool, philosophy, to bridge and heal this divide in her teaching and research.

Please join us as she illustrates how a balanced epistemology can unite two different ways of knowing: science and religion. By reclaiming philosophy as God-given wisdom, Professor Kim bridges a gap, bringing real healing, justice, and transformation.

The university and surrounding community are invited, and refreshments will be provided (including pizza supplied by Dr. Kim’s Templeton Religion Trust grant). We hope you can support Jeongah by attending.

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

Scholarship season is coming to a close soon. Have you taken advantage of every chance to earn more “free money” for the 2026-27 year?

Early-bird deadlines for the George Fox Donor-Funded Scholarship and OSAC Scholarship applications are tomorrow (Tuesday)! Be sure to apply by midnight Pacific Time to qualify for these extra scholarship opportunities.

George Fox Donor-Funded Scholarships are available to all traditional undergraduate students, with more than 200 awards available ranging from $500 to $25,000. If you apply by the early-bird deadline, you’ll be entered into a drawing for an additional $500 scholarship.

OSAC offers more than 600 scholarships (for Oregon residents) totaling over $10 million in awards. Applying by the early-bird deadline will also enter you into a drawing for an Early Bird Scholarship through Oregon Student Aid.

Contact the financial aid office if you have any questions, or visit us on the first floor of the Stevens Center between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.!