The Daily Bruin

Do you have any low-back pain? Our doctor of physical therapy students (along with licensed clinicians) will have a chance to evaluate your low back and set you up for success while getting you back to what you want/love to do!

Join us for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program’s patient evaluation day from 8 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, April 10, in the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd).

If you would like to participate/sign up/want more information, please email Li-Zandre Philbrook at lphilbrook@georgefox.edu for a spot. This will be a free event.

The university community is welcome to a special guest lecture by Warner Pacific University President Brian Johnson at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday) in Hoover 105. He will present “W.E.B. Du Bois in African American Intellectual and Christian History.”

William Edward Burghardt Du Bois, commonly known as W.E.B. Du Bois, was an intellectual, sociologist and civil rights activist whose contributions significantly impacted the African American struggle for equality and justice.

Dr. Johnson authored the biography W.E.B. Du Bois: Toward Agnosticism, 1868-1934. In the book, he describes the evolution of religious views from Du Bois’s birth until his resignation as editor of Crisis magazine in 1934.

Dr. Johnson is a sought-after speaker, accomplished professor, scholar and academic administrator. He serves as the first minority president in Warner Pacific University’s 83-year history. To learn more, visit this page.

Take advantage of fully online courses this summer with the George Fox Digital Summer Online program. This affordable, flexible option is a great way to earn credits while still enjoying your summer break. Registration opens today!

Summer Online courses are less than half the price of regular tuition – and run for eight weeks (half the length of a typical class!), starting June 3. It’s a great way to get ahead and create space in your schedule next year.

Register today on MyGeorgeFox or learn more at georgefox.edu/summer.

Hello! We’re Team Personal Finance, a group of undergraduate business students partnering with financial professionals and churches to host an event that takes the fear out of talking about money and helps young adults think intentionally about their financial decisions.

We need your input to determine how we can host a personal finance event that is engaging, helpful, comfortable, and meaningful. You can partner with us to make this event great by filling out this two-minute, eight-question survey.

Thank you for helping us effectively serve the community in this way!

Questions? Feel free to reach out to Peter Nordlund at pnordlund20@georgefox.edu.

Disclaimer: These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

In such a divided age, election years are difficult. It can be especially hard to navigate relationships with people of differing opinions.

Join the Department of Communication to hear from guest speaker Dr. Stephanie Bennett about how silence can be one of our greatest allies in civil discourse and ethical, interpersonal relationships.

The presentation and Q-and-A session will take place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, in EHS 102. Drinks and appetizers will be provided!

Contact Emmalee Johnson at ejohnson20@georgefox.edu for further information.

Join the Sources of Strength Club for an upstream suicide prevention training led by professor Kelly Chang!

The training will last four hours, and you will earn a certificate of completion upon finishing it. It will be held in Roberts 117 on Saturday, March 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The mission of Sources of Strength training is to equip students and adult advisors to make a difference and spread hope, help and strength in your community. The training will allow you to create a culture promoting wellness where students feel comfortable to get help when they are struggling emotionally, might feel suicidal, or are having a tough time with anger, anxiety, or depression.

If you are unable to attend and would like to still be on the contact list when we do another training, please let us know in this RSVP link.

Feel free to reach out to Zachary Henderson at zhenderson22@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join the Stewards of Sustainability Club this Saturday, Feb. 24, from 2 to 4 p.m., when we will be planting seeds in our club’s garden. We’ll be planting some cold-tolerant veggies with the goal of donating our spring crop to the Bruin Community Pantry!

The garden is located directly north of Roy Apartments, tucked behind tall hedges beside Bauman Auditorium. See a visual of the garden’s location here.

Feel free to reach out to Lilly McAfee at lmcafee19@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The university community is welcome to a special guest lecture by Warner Pacific University President Brian Johnson at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 22, in Hoover 105. He will present “W.E.B. Du Bois in African American Intellectual and Christian History.”

William Edward Burghardt Du Bois, commonly known as W.E.B. Du Bois, was an intellectual, sociologist and civil rights activist whose contributions significantly impacted the African American struggle for equality and justice. Born in 1868, he became the first African American to earn a doctorate from Harvard University. He cofounded the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and played a crucial role in advocating for civil rights, racial equality, and education.

Dr. Johnson has received a number of fellowships, including a 2004-2005 non-resident fellowship within the W.E.B. Du Bois Institute for African and African American Studies at Harvard University. That led him to author the biography, W.E.B. Du Bois: Toward Agnosticism, 1868-1934. In the book, Johnson describes the evolution of religious views from Du Bois’s birth until his resignation as editor of Crisis magazine in 1934.

Dr. Johnson is a sought-after speaker, accomplished professor, scholar and academic administrator. He serves as the first minority president in Warner Pacific University’s 83-year history. To learn more, visit this page.

Austin Smith, a doctoral candidate in Baylor University’s Higher Education Studies and Leadership program, is looking for students to participate in a research study about campus traditions and their relation to culture at Christian colleges and universities. 

For this study, Austin will be coming to our campus from Feb. 27 to March 1 to conduct voluntary focus groups with students as well as interviews with faculty and staff. 

Participation is open to any student who has been at the institution for at least one full academic year, and will consist of participating in a focus group that should last approximately 60 to 90 minutes. He will be providing snacks as an expression of his gratitude for offering up your time.

Should you be interested in participating, please use this link to sign up for a focus group time.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Austin at austin_smith5@baylor.edu or Sharia Hays, dean of student care & operations, at shays@georgefox.edu.

Curious about how exercise fatigue impacts fine motor skill performance? We are looking for current George Fox students to explore this question. Participate in two short sessions evaluating the speed of your fine motor skills following various exercises.

Contact Aireen Celestino at acelestino20@georgefox.edu with any questions or if you would like to participate.

Are you interested in traveling abroad, but can’t fit studying abroad into your major? Luckily for you, the Center for Study Abroad offers a three-week immersive traveling experience every year during May term. Juniors Abroad offers a variety of trips to numerous countries and continents.

If you are an eligible sophomore or junior or just want to learn more, be sure to come to an informational meeting on Monday, Feb. 26, at 6 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. We’ll go over the application process and requirements for Juniors Abroad 2025.

Questions? Can’t make the meeting? Email Lynn Scott at lscott@georgefox.edu, David Martínez at dmartinez@georgefox.edu, or stop by the Center for Study Abroad.

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 leadership of the Present Christ within us and among us. Nathanael Ankeny will be hosting.

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

It’s time for our annual Spiritual Life Assessment! Students who complete the ASLAN survey by Friday, March 1, will receive one Bauman chapel credit. It will take you less than 10 minutes to complete! Click here to take the survey.

Reach out to Jamie Johnson at jamiej@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Greetings from the Chess Club! We will be hosting the film and free play event on Friday, March 1, from 5 to 7 p.m. in Canyon Commons 103. The event will be non-competitive, so just bring yourself and a good attitude!

The short film that we will be watching is Geri’s Game, a funny five-minute short animation by Pixar about a chess game. Free candy will be provided. See you there!

Feel free to reach out to Kiernen McTaggart-Ivezic at kmctaggart22@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The Biology Student Council invites the university community to join us this Thursday, Feb. 22, for the unique opportunity to hear alumnus Kent Thornburg – a professionally trained scientist, researcher and professor – talk about the conflict of faith in the medical field and answer any questions you may have. Join us in Room 102 of the Edwards-Holman Science Center at 6:30 p.m.

This is a very special opportunity, especially for those looking to enter a pre-health career, and considering OHSU as an option! 

Thornburg has been the director of both the OHSU Center for Developmental Health and the Moore Institute for Nutrition and Wellness for 50 years. 

What will you get out of it?

• The opportunity to ask questions to an expert in the field, such as “What do I do if a patient asks me to pray with them?”
• Grow in your faith by wrestling with real-life challenges that you may potentially face
• Preparing for your future 
• Chapel credit!

Feel free to attend even if you have to arrive late or leave early; we would still love to have you! Please fill out this Google Form with any questions you would like answered.

Reach out to Sophie Denham at sdenham22@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Do you have stress, aches, pains, or just want to feel relaxed? Come by to get a massage from a Doctor of Physical Therapy student!

Our mission is to improve our community’s health by offering 25-minute discounted massages to students, employees and community members for $25. Massages will take place on Friday, Feb. 23, from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd., in Newberg).

Your contribution will help fund our medical service trip to Uganda. Donations are also welcome; there will be a tip jar on site! You can register for a massage using this Google Form. Thank you for your generosity in supporting our trip!

If you have any questions, reach out to Karlie Stewart at kstewart19@georgefox.edu.

The nursing department warmly invites you to attend Relational Cafe. This three-part event takes a cafe learning style approach to create an engaging and educational atmosphere. Our goal is to empower healthcare students and professionals by strengthening worker well-being. Join us in Canyon Commons for the following events:

• Daily Spiritual Practice for Healthcare Worker Well-being: Friday, March 15, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. 
• Focused Acceptance & Commitment Therapy for Healthcare Worker Well-being: Friday, April 12, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. 
• Focused Acceptance & Commitment Therapy for Healthcare Worker Well-being: Friday, April 26, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. 

Our first event will be presented by Dr. Laye Wilson-Anderson while Dr. Patti Robinson presents on Friday, April 12 and 16. Please note that dinner will cost $12 if you are not on a George Fox meal plan. Be sure to prepare for the event by completing the Values in Action Survey. See additional event details here.

Contact Julie Oyemaja at joyemaja@georgefox.edu to reserve your spot.

Hello, George Fox students! This is Kylie Hull, Erin Yoshitake and Hunter Fujimori. We are senior kinesiology students performing a research project on how gratitude can affect physical and mental health.

If you could please fill out this survey when you have a chance, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much for your help!

Contact Hunter Fujimori at hfujimori20@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Disclaimer: These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

Today is our Monday @ Fox visit day. Most high school students do not have school due to the President’s Day holiday, and we are expecting about 100 visitors to be on campus as a result.

Prospective students will participate in a campus tour, visit classes, eat lunch on campus, and tour academic departments of interest. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is asking students and employees to help make visitors feel the Be Known promise during their time on campus.

A few things to note:

• Plan to park in areas outside of the Stevens lot if possible to ensure enough spaces for visitors.
• There will be tours rotating through campus and residence areas at 9 and 10 a.m. as well as 1 and 2 p.m.
• Consider offering a helping hand if visitors need directions or have questions about George Fox.

Feel free to reach out to Miranda Engstrom at mdavidson@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Remember to sign up for the upcoming donor-funded scholarship application workshop, hosted by the Office of Financial Aid and the Academic Resource Center!

The workshop will be held tomorrow (Tuesday) in the ARC (Murdock Library, first floor) from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. There will be a total of 24 individual appointments offered (15 minutes each) for traditional undergraduate students. You must sign up for an appointment in person at the ARC front desk. The deadline to sign up is today (Monday), and no drop-ins will be accepted during the workshop.

You will need to bring a laptop to your appointment. While ARC staff are happy to help you brainstorm your answers, it is best to have a rough draft ready so they can help you with content editing, proofreading, and clarity.

Students who have already completed their applications may edit their answers and resubmit, and are eligible to sign up for this event. All students who initially submitted applications by Feb. 15 will still remain in the Early-Bird Scholarship drawing, even if they resubmit after the early-bird deadline.

If you are unable to attend the event, but still want to work with an ARC consultant, you may schedule an appointment during their normal office hours. The final deadline to apply for our donor-funded scholarships is March 1.

If you have any questions, please contact the financial aid office at finaid@georgefox.edu or visit our office on the second floor of the Stevens Center during our drop-in hours (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.).