The Daily Bruin

Get your tickets for this year’s luau and take a flight with us to Hawaii!

The Hawaii Club is hosting our annual luau on Tuesday, March 12, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101. We will have delicious luau food, hula performances, live music from your very own George Fox staff and students, raffles, and games! Come join us to feel the aloha and get a glimpse of the Hawaii culture.

Ticket prices are:

• One meal swipe for students with meal plan
• $5 for students without the meal plan
• $10 for George Fox faculty and staff
• $15 for non-George Fox community members

Tickets will be sold until the start of luau.

Please contact Morgan Joy Igaya at migaya21@georgefox.edu with any questions or to purchase tickets.

The long-awaited move of the Bruin Community Pantry is here! We will begin the move on Friday, March 8. The pantry will be closed on Friday and will reopen in our new space, Lewis Apartment #1, on Monday, March 11 (Lord willing!).

Questions? Want to help with the move? Email Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu

After graduation, do you plan on going into a field or organization that is primarily secular? What does it look like for Christians to enter these fields and still maintain their faith and uphold strong ethics?

Join us on Wednesday, March 20, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in EHS 102 to find out!

Through this Q-and-A panel of Christian experts in frequently secular-oriented fields such as communications, business, marketing, economics and more, we hope to encourage discussions around the best practices and approaches for Christian ethical challenges in the workplace.

Food will be provided! Please RSVP here to let us know if you will be joining us.

If you have any questions, please contact PRSSA Vice President Brooklyn Chillemi at bchillemi22@georgefox.edu.

The last day to sign up for intramural sports is approaching fast! Sign-ups will close on Friday, March 8, at 11:59 p.m.

Intramural sports available:

• 1v1 Pickleball
• 2v2 Pickleball
• 1v1 Badminton
• 2v2 Badminton
• 7v7 Outdoor Soccer
• Ultimate Frisbee
• 4v4 Competitive Volleyball
• 4v4 Recreational Volleyball

Sign up on IMLeagues. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the intramural sports coordinator at intramurals@georgefox.edu.

Ready for some friendly competition and looking for advice on navigating class scheduling for next year?

The Business Club’s March gathering will be held tomorrow (Thursday) from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Stevens 207. Join us for an office Olympics meets minute-to-win-it style game night with friends, snacks, stickers, and peer-to-peer advice from other business students on how to build your class schedule for the coming year!

RSVP here to let us know you’re coming.

Curious about the Business Club? Connect with Kieran Mako at kmako20@georgefox.edu for more information.

The university’s Young Life chapter has two amazing events coming up that we’d love for you to be a part of.

On Friday, March 15, we are partnering with Saints Hill to host a Young Adults Worship Night for all young adults in the area at Newberg Friends Church. We’ll be led by Cherry City Worship, a young adult worship band from Salem. All are invited! Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with light snacks and drinks, as well as a time to chat with old friends (and maybe meet some new ones)!

Also, Young Life College is headed to Malibu, Canada, March 22–27 to prep camp for the summer! We’ll spend our days serving, worshiping, experiencing community with one another and other colleges, having great conversation, and enjoying one of the most beautiful places in the world. The cost is $400, which includes all transportation! Participants must have a valid passport.

Please email Amanda Webster at amandawebstr@gmail.com if interested or if you have any questions.

Come join us for Quaker Worship tomorrow (Wednesday) from 11 to 11:30 a.m. in Hoover 250 for a time of quiet waiting on the present Christ, as we gather in his name. Paul Anderson will be hosting.

Feel free to reach out to Paul at panderso@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The UREC “Gearage Sale” is taking place at the Hadlock Student Center March 6–12. We will be selling a variety of fitness, sports, and outdoor recreation equipment at discounted prices.

Items will include backpacks, paddleboards, longboards, clothing, basketballs, and more! There will also be a generous amount of free items available. The sale is open anytime Hadlock is open for normal hours of operation.

Proceeds from the sale benefit an outdoor recreation scholarship fund for George Fox students, as well as helping to replace rental center equipment at Hadlock.

If you would like to sell or donate items at the sale, please fill out this form.

If you have any questions, please contact Sam Nofziger at snofziger20@georgefox.edu.

Calling first-generation students! Tomorrow (Wednesday) we will be having a resume, job application, and cover letter review workshop in the IRC (Moore House) from 4 to 5 p.m.

Seniors, this is a great opportunity to dedicate some time to filling out job applications, applying for graduate school or planning next steps. All are welcome to join. Crumbl cookies will be provided!

Feel free to reach out to Dahiana Padilla at dpadilla21@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Mobility, injury, or other dynamics may make the rock wall unattainable. We want to hold a focus group to provide a platform to share your own thoughts and experiences or even perspectives you have overheard about how the wall might be further accessed.

Today (Tuesday) at 10 a.m. in the Hadlock meeting room, we invite anyone with an interest in listening or sharing their thoughts on how to make the rock wall more inclusive and accessible.

Please consider joining us. We want to listen and learn from your observations so we can accommodate to the best of our ability.

Feel free to contact Dave Johnstone at djohnsto@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

We would like to invite you to join us for a conversation about potentially starting a disabilities/medical challenges group. This meeting will take place on Thursday, March 7, from 4 to 5 p.m. in Stevens 209. Refreshments will be provided!

We recognize that college life can be more difficult for people with medical challenges. Our goal is to provide a place where you can hang out, feel supported, and be able to participate in activities.

If you have any questions, please contact Jacoby Overturf at joverturf23@georgefox.edu.

Join us in celebrating our exceptional art and design students during our awards ceremony today (Monday) starting at 4 p.m. in Lindgren Gallery.

The awards will be announced in Lindgren before we head to Minthorne Gallery in Hoover, where we will conclude our award announcements. Students will be recognized for their work in studio arts, illustration, graphic design, and interior design. All are invited to join!

Questions? Feel free to reach out to Chandler Brutscher at cbrutscher@georgefox.edu.

This year, the university’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program will be traveling to Uganda to serve communities in need. Buy dinner at Chipotle on Wednesday, March 6, from 4 to 8 p.m. to support DPT’s trip.

This fundraiser only applies to the Newberg location; 33% of proceeds will go to our trip! Be sure to tell the cashier you are here to support George Fox DPT.

Feel free to reach out to Karlie Stewart at kstewart19@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Wellness Enterprise students, join us for an engaging spring interprofessional education event on Thursday, March 14, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101.

Dive into enriching group discussions and explore a compelling case study that offers a unique chance to apply your expertise across disciplines in an interprofessional environment. Following the case discussions, there will be a faculty panel discussion where you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and gain valuable insights.

Coffee, tea and popcorn will be provided! Registration closes on Monday, March 11, at 5 p.m. Register here.

For any inquiries, reach out to Michelle Kang at mkang@georgefox.edu.

The university’s performing arts department will present our spring musical, Bright Star, in Wood-Mar Auditorium beginning this week. Here are our showtimes:

• Thursday-Saturday, March 7-9 & March 14-16, at 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday, March 10 and March 17, at 2 p.m.

For a synopsis of the play, visit the theatre website. Students and staff are entitled to claim one free ticket for themselves by visiting our website at georgefox.edu/box-office. Student tickets are free for Thursday nights; staff tickets are free for any night.

When selecting your complimentary tickets, please do so using your own George Fox email address, and please note that each person is instructed to claim only their own seat.

Open captioning will be offered on the first Sunday and second Thursday performances.

If you have any questions, contact Kathy Harris at kharris@georgefox.edu.

Love donuts? Want to support a medical service trip to Costa Rica?

Take a dozen to your next meeting or make a special someone’s day. Fifty-percent of proceeds will support nursing students on their service trip to Costa Rica this May.

Simply click on this link, order your donuts, and pick them up at your local Krispy Kreme store. The link is valid Feb. 8 through March 9.

Got questions? Contact Kira Sandau at ksandau@georgefox.edu.

Grab your friends and sign up for the 2024 5K for Uganda Glow Run/Walk on Friday, April 5, at 7:30 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 Tuesday, March 19. You can sign up at this link.

All proceeds go toward the Doctor of Physical Therapy program’s medical service trip to Uganda, where we will be working with patients in rural communities.

Questions? Contact Hannah Quinn at hbusch15@georgefox.edu.

March is here, which means the countdown to FAFSAs can begin!

In January, the Department of Education announced that it will process and send FAFSA data to schools in the first half of March. Your financial aid counselors expect to receive FAFSAs within the next three weeks and package aid as soon as possible afterward. Here’s what this means for you:

• You will receive emails from the Department of Education and George Fox University when your FAFSA has been processed and we have received your data.
• If you made a mistake on your FAFSA, you will be able to log into your studentaid.gov dashboard and make corrections once you receive notice that your FAFSA has been processed.
• Your institutional aid from George Fox will remain the same as last year, but federal and state aid may change based on new FAFSA information and calculated Student Aid Index (SAI).
• We will receive FAFSAs in batches from the Department of Education, not all at once. While we will work through batches as quickly as we can, it may take several weeks for you to receive your financial aid offer letter after your FAFSA is processed.

If you have any questions or concerns while this process is ongoing, you can visit George Fox financial aid office on the second floor of the Stevens Center during drop-in hours (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.) or schedule an appointment online with your financial aid counselor.

Read our Current FAFSA Issues FAQ page for updated answers to common FAFSA questions. Thank you for your patience during this time, and please know our financial aid office is here to support you in whatever way we can.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting the final round of Scholarship Summit today (Friday). With around 300 visitors expected on campus, we are asking George Fox students and employees to help extend the Be Known promise throughout the day. Here’s what you can keep in mind.

• Use street parking instead of campus parking lots. Guests will be arriving on campus between 7:45 and 8:30 a.m. and will fill all the main campus parking lots.
• Be mindful of guests in your housing area. We will have housing tours circulating through Edwards, Gulley, Pennington, HMS, and Newlin from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tour groups will be viewing dorm lobbies and a room on the first floor of each dorm.
• Plan for a busier-than-usual Canyon Commons. Guests will be going through the main servery line. If you see a family looking for a spot to sit, invite them to join you!

If you have questions, email visit@georgefox.edu or call Lauren Hill at 503-554-2245.

University Recreation is offering several exciting outdoor adventures throughout the next couple of weeks. This includes hiking at Silver Falls, snowshoeing and sledding on Mt. Hood, a Columbia River Gorge waterfall tour, and an intro to outdoor photography.

Scholarships are available to help students offset expenses related with registration fees. To find more details on these trips visit this link, and feel free to contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu with any questions.