The Daily Bruin

Tonight’s the night! In honor of National Poetry Month, the library will host “Celebrate National Poetry Month” from 7 to 8:15 p.m. tonight in the Murdock Library.

In addition to a rich conversation about the art of poetry, the evening will include poetry readings by guest and George Fox poets, and light refreshments. This event is taking place by the library fireplace after normal library hours; please register to let us know you plan to attend and to be entered into our raffle for one of three poetry collections.

Feel free to reach out to Suzanne Smith at ssmith@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Explore stunning historic and distinctive homes in Newberg during the annual Solid Foundations Tour tomorrow (Saturday) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This self-guided tour benefits Yamhill County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) during Child Abuse Prevention Month, supporting trained advocates who speak up for vulnerable children in the courtroom and community.

The 2026 tour begins at the Chehalem Cultural Center and invites you to discover the craftsmanship and history behind Newberg’s most unique spaces. A major highlight of this year’s event is a rare look inside the historic Baird House on Franklin Street, a beautifully restored 1912 landmark and the current residence of Robin Baker, president of George Fox University.

Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate our community’s remarkable architecture while helping to create a solid foundation for local children in need. For more information and to view the historic home locations, click here.

Questions? Contact Carly Reumann at creumann@georgefox.edu. 

It’s that time of year where we get to partake in baptisms together as a community. If you or someone you know is interested in getting baptized, please email spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

Baptisms will take place Thursday, April 23, right after the last chapel of the semester (11:40 a.m.)

Current events and news regarding ICE-related activities can cause significant stress, fear and trauma. We want you to know that you are not alone. For Our Neighbor is a dedicated online resource hub created specifically to support George Fox students and staff navigating these heavy anxieties.

If you or someone you know is feeling impacted, please utilize these resources or reach out to forourneighbor@georgefox.edu.

Today (Friday), during the Be Neighbors Chapel, we will be writing cards for the residents of Friendsview and delivering them immediately after the service. If you can’t come to chapel but still want to help deliver them, meet outside of the chapel at 3:30 p.m. and we’ll walk over together to deliver the cards!

Questions? Contact Atalia Fisher at afisher23@georgefox.edu.

Join us tomorrow (Saturday) from 9:30 a.m. to noon to serve at Habitat’s ReStore! Volunteers are needed for cleaning, organizing and other miscellaneous tasks to further their mission of providing cheaper home furnishings to our local community.

One chapel credit (or class credit if applicable) is provided for serving. The store is located at 801 N. Meridian St. (within walking distance from campus!)

Sign up here. Questions? Contact Chloe Lucas at clucas22@georgefox.edu.

George Fox will celebrate Dr. Pam Fifer’s memory with a service held in Bauman Auditorium tomorrow (Saturday) at 10 a.m. All are welcome to join us in honoring Dr. Fifer, who lost her battle with cancer on March 27.

As dean of the College of Nursing, she was a visionary leader who transformed the program through her pursuit of academic excellence, her commitment to mentorship, and her advocacy for the future of nursing education.

In lieu of flowers, her family kindly requests that donations be made to the Pamela J. Fifer Memorial Endowed Nursing Scholarship at George Fox, ensuring her passion for nursing education continues to inspire generations of students. Click here to donate.

Questions? Contact Carly Reumann at creumann@georgefox.edu.

Don’t miss the final chapel of the academic year, also known as Awards Chapel!

Please join us Tuesday, April 21, at 10:50 a.m. in the chapel as we celebrate our faculty award winners and the upcoming end of the academic year!

We’ll have a time of worship, hear from President Baker and Joseph Clair, associate provost for the Division of Humanities & Honors, and present faculty awards. Faculty winners of the Undergraduate Teacher of the Year, Undergraduate Research & Scholarship, Outstanding Service, and Outstanding Faith and Integration awards will be announced.

Come celebrate with, and congratulate, our winning faculty members!

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

The ARC will be open Monday through Wednesday of finals week. The schedule for April 27 to April 29 is now on TracCloud. Don’t wait until the last minute to schedule your appointment!

We can help with writing consultations or with academic coaching (study strategies or body doubling). We offer 25- or 50-minute appointments.

To schedule an appointment, go to the TracCloud icon on your Canva dashboard. If you have questions, please email Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu.

What does it look like when two of America’s most brilliant and outspoken minds — one a conservative lion of natural law theory, the other a prophetic voice of the Black radical tradition — sit down not as opponents, but as brothers in Christ?

Tonight (Thursday), at 7 p.m., the university invites you to “Civic Friendship in a Polarized Age,” a rare and remarkable dialogue between Princeton’s Robert George and Union Seminary’s Cornel West.

Students have the option of receiving elective chapel credit for attending. The event, originally scheduled for Canyon Commons, has been moved to Bauman Auditorium. There is no fee, but we request you please reserve your spot using this form.

Rooted not in the tired theater of political debate but in a shared Christian faith that calls all people to love their neighbors across every divide, this conversation will explore what genuine civic friendship demands of us in this fractured moment. Come expecting not a clash, but a covenant — a living demonstration that the gospel has always been, at its heart, a politics of reconciliation.

For more information, contact Carly Reumann creumann@georgefox.edu.

The Pre-College Summer Institute is a college immersive experience for high schoolers who have completed at least one year of high school. Students will stay overnight in the dorms, take classes during the day, and have evening activities available with other students. Visit this website for more information and to register your high schooler.

If you are a part of the George Fox community, use one of these discounts:

• Employees: Use discount code BRUIN for a $400 discount.
• Graduate Students: We invite you to also use the BRUIN discount code if you have kids who want to attend.
• Undergraduate and Graduate Students: If you have a high school-age sibling, use the discount code SIBLING for a $400 discount.

Questions? Contact summercamps@georgefox.edu.

Join the Engineering Missions Club for our end-of-year celebration on Wednesday, April 22, at 5 p.m. in Hoover 105. We will have a guest speaker speak on the topic of “Work and Faith,” and will share a recap of our year as a club, including our recent missions trip to Guatemala.

There will be food, and elective chapel credit will be provided for those who are looking to get those last few credits in! We hope to see you there.

Questions? Contact Tyler Colvin at tcolvin22@georgefox.edu.

Be sure to take note of these upcoming Bruin Store events and deadlines:

• April 15-16: All discontinued Stanley and Hydro flask items are just $17.98.
• April 23: Our Grad Appreciation Event, when we offer 20% off diploma frames, gifts and clothing
• Now until May 1: Rental books are due at the Bruin Store by May 1

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

Congratulations, commuters, on nearly completing another semester! Balancing life and academics is no small feat, and you should be proud of the progress you’ve made.

As we look toward next year, we want to know how this semester went for you. Could you take eight minutes to fill out this anonymous survey? Your feedback directly shapes how we support commuter students moving forward.

Finish the semester strong, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything. Contact David Johnstone at djohnsto@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Calling all campus Cupids! It’s your chance to shine as the star of our Dating Game tomorrow night (Thursday) at 8 p.m. in Canyon Commons.

Sign up today to showcase your charm as a contestant for our next bachelor or bachelorette, and win a fully paid-for date on us! Don’t miss out on this shot at love!

Want to sell your art at Student Activities’ Spring Market in the quad on Friday, April 24, from 4 to 6 p.m.? Just complete this table rental form and you’re all set to sell your products to those on campus and in our local community. We allow everything from stickers to sourdough.

If you want to participate, but have nothing to sell, we will have fun arts and crafts and free goodies at the event. Come relax and enjoy the last week of the school year!

Check out our upcoming events:

• Dating Game: Thursday, April 16, at 8 p.m. in Canyon Commons
• Spring Market: Friday, April 24, at 4 p.m. on the quad
• Late Night Breakfast: Monday, April 27 at 9:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons

Questions? Contact activities@georgefox.edu.

Join us in Hadlock from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. today (Wednesday) for the inaugural Kinesiology Clash, a charity event to raise money for a selected nonprofit. This year, we are sponsoring FYR Rebuilt.

We’ll be hosting competitions in variations of basketball, cornhole, disc golf, and pickleball. Come by and compete to win, or cheer on others!

The first 15 to register here get a free T-shirt. We will also be selling raffle tickets ($1 for one; $4 for five) for some great prizes from local merchants.

Can’t make it to the Clash and still want to donate? You can do so here.

Questions? Contact Heather Ricks at hricks@georgefox.edu.

Between now and the end of finals week, Mail Services is collecting extra boxes to help pack up dorm rooms. If you have extra-large boxes, please donate them to us. If you are in need of boxes, feel free to stop by and ask.

Questions? Contact Jered McConaughey at jmcconaughey@georgefox.edu.

The USPS has announced an 8% transportation-related price increase for packages (not stamps) starting on April 26. If you plan to send out packages, including mailing boxes home from your dorm room, you can avoid this price increase by sending them before finals week.

Questions? Contact Jered McConaughey at jmcconaughey@georgefox.edu.

Come and join in our annual celebration of Shakespeare’s birthday! We’ll gather in the amphitheatre at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, to enjoy performances of scenes, soliloquies, and sonnets by the Bard of Stratford-upon-Avon!

Enjoy some snacks, hot drinks and beautiful words, or sign up to perform yourself! Be sure to wear layers, and bring a chair or blanket to sit on. In the event of rain, the event will be moved indoors to Wood-Mar Auditorium.

Questions? Contact Ben Tissell at btissell@georgefox.edu.

Come join us for Quaker Worship tomorrow (Wednesday) from 11 to 11:30 a.m. in the chapel for a time of sacramental waiting on the present Christ as we gather in his name.

Rachel Winslow will be opening the meeting with a reading from Scripture, and at 11:30 Paul Anderson will turn the pages of The Saint John’s Bible, commenting briefly on monarch butterflies and Mark 16, and Pentecost in Acts 2.

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