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The Office of Inclusive Excellence is excited to welcome former employee and George Fox alumnus Jesse Cetz to speak on campus on Tuesday, March 17, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101.

Jesse is now a marriage and family therapist at Vista Counseling & Wellness and will be sharing how to have healthy boundaries and navigate difficult conversations. This seminar is open to all faculty, staff and students.

Regardless of your relationship status, join us for a deep dive into honoring self and others through meaningful conversation and boundaries.

Contact Crystal McGowen at cmcgowen@georgefox.edu with any questions.

If you are teaching a class, you may be interested in AI tools that can help students master academic content for your courses. NotebookLM is an AI-powered app available to all George Fox students and employees.

Unlike general tools such as ChatGPT or Gemini (which is also free with George Fox accounts), NotebookLM’s interactions are based solely on the material you or your students upload. Users can add almost unlimited digital content to a NotebookLM notebook, including readings, notes, audio recordings, slides, and specific web pages.

Key Features and Pedagogical Relevance

• Studio Tools: Students can use the “Studio” tools to instantly create resources like quizzes, flashcards, visual mind maps, or audio overviews – all derived exclusively from designated course content. This enables students to generate practice quizzes and flashcards that align precisely with course lectures and materials.
• Chat: The chat feature ensures that student questions or instructions receive responses based only on the designated content, grounding their AI interactions in your material.
• Sharing: You can share your notebook – or have students share theirs – with others who have a George Fox email address, supporting collaborative learning or content distribution.

For more information, see this overview from Google or the Complete How-To Guide to NotebookLM from another source. Note that features are frequently updated, so these resources may be slightly out of date but remain helpful.

A caveat: If students find that creating their own learning materials is a more effective way to learn, encourage them to stick with that method!

Contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu to be added as a viewer to a sample NotebookLM notebook.

You are invited to participate in a study on spiritual harm and its relationship to current religious engagement.

As a token of appreciation, you may choose to enter a raffle at the end of the survey to win one of 10 $15 gift cards.

If you are 18 years of age or older, we’d greatly appreciate your feedback. Participation is voluntary, and responses are anonymous. To participate, click here.

Any questions related to this study can be directed to Kim Dean at kdean22@georgefox.edu or Dissertation Chair Bill Buhrow at bbuhrow@georgefox.edu.

Thank you for considering participation in this research.

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.

Join us today (Monday) for the Week 3 session on how to use Gemini AI in our everyday work and academic processes.

Today’s session, “Beyond Google Workspace with AI Studio and Creating Your Own Apps,” will be offered twice this week – today from 11 to 11:50 a.m. in Stevens 109, and on Thursday, March 12, from 3 to 3:50 p.m. in Stevens 209.

Come even if you didn’t sign up. Click the form link here to view the full schedule and topics. For those who are unable to attend, we will be recording each session and will provide a link by request when available.

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

Join us today (Thursday) for Week 2 in our series on how to use Gemini AI in our everyday work and academic processes.

Today’s session is an intro on how to create Gemini Gems that can be customized and shared. Learn about Agentic AI using Workspace Studio to create workflows for your email, chats, tasks and more. The session meets from 3 to 4 p.m. in Stevens 209.

Come even if you didn’t sign up. Click the form link here to view the full schedule and topics. For those who are unable to attend, we will be recording each session and will provide a link by request.

We are posting the presentation and all resources and tips on our Google site: George Fox AI Tools & IT Support.

Contact us at servicedesk@georgefox.edu with any questions.

C.S. Lewis is one of the most influential voices of the 20th century, yet vast areas of his thought and legacy remain unexplored.

Building on the extraordinary momentum of our inaugural gathering, George Fox is hosting the 2026 Undiscovered C.S. Lewis Conference Sept. 24-27. This event will convene the world’s leading scholars and the next generation of thinkers for four days of cutting-edge research and imaginative engagement.

Scholars are invited to submit anonymous proposals of 300 to 500 words by March 31, 2026. Proposals should be for 20-minute papers in one of the six categories of our general theme “the undiscovered C.S. Lewis”:

• Historical studies that set Lewis in his own time
• Reassessments that question, contest, reaffirm, or clarify interpretations of his work or biography
• Comparative studies on Lewis and other thinkers and writers
• [Re]assessments of Lewis’s work in light of contemporary situations
• Explorations of his lesser-known material, and
• Presentations of previously unpublished material by Lewis

Acceptable submissions include, but are not limited to, the following disciplines: history, biography, literature, philosophy, theology, apologetics, ethics, political science, natural sciences, cultural studies, and rhetoric.

Proposals not specifically focused on Lewis but advancing scholarship on other Inklings or related writers are also welcome.

As a public-facing academic conference, we invite papers that are scholarly but accessible to a wider public audience. Submissions are welcome from scholars at every career stage, and limited scholarships (free conference registrations) are available for students or independent scholars with accepted papers.

Email submissions for peer-review consideration to undiscoveredlewis@georgefox.edu by the March 31 deadline. Please anonymize your submission.

Questions or inquiries prior to submission regarding the suitability of proposals may be directed to professor Jason Lepojärvi at jlepojarvi@georgefox.edu.

Join Colleen Kuhn, registered dietitian and health coach with Providence Health Plan, for a virtual webinar about the evolution of nutrition guidance and ways to nourish your body year-round!

Nutrition is more than what we eat – it’s shaped by our emotions, history, and lived experiences. Join us for a virtual webinar that introduces a more flexible, compassionate approach to food. You’ll leave with simple, empowering insights you can carry into everyday life.

Webinar Details

• Date: Tuesday, March 17
• Time: 11-11:45 a.m. (Pacific Time)
• Register here

Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson of Pepperdine University will give a public lecture on how the novelist Dorothy Sayers can guide Christian thinking in the age of artificial intelligence. Join us for her presentation tomorrow (Thursday) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the chapel.

Titled “God vs. AI? Dorothy Sayers’ Rally Cry for Making Things,” the lecture will explore how to use our gifts of creativity faithfully in the face of potentially dehumanizing forces.

Contact Jay Miller at jaym@georgefox.edu for more information.

Attention All Faculty: Register for the May Deep Dive Faculty Retreat, one of the best ways to conclude the academic year. The Deep Dive offers the opportunity to work on a project, delve into research, or dedicate time to a course in a serene and inspiring environment.

In addition to solo work, you can collaborate, rest and play with your colleagues. For a more reflective experience, a self-guided spiritual retreat is available. Lodging, meals and camp activities costs are covered by the university.

Here are the details:

• Dates: Monday, May 11 (4 p.m. check-in) through Thursday, May 14 (9 a.m. checkout)
• Location: Twin Rocks Friends Camp (Rockaway Beach, Oregon)
• Rooms: Lodging assignments are dependent on tracks. Most people will be sharing a room with one person.
• Registration deadline: Friday, April 17

Offered tracks:

• Track 1: Guided intensive to work collaboratively on your first Faculty Growth Plan
• Track 2: Guided intensive to work collaboratively on your Third-Year Review Portfolio
• Track 2.1: Guided intensive to work collaboratively on your Fifth-Year Promotion
• Self-guided: Open to all faculty to work on a professional project

Questions? Email facultydevelopment@georgefox.edu.

We are inviting the George Fox faculty community to submit proposals for a nine-month-long teaching and learning project. The proposals can draw on any area of teaching and learning pedagogy that has widespread appeal to both graduate and undergraduate faculty from a range of disciplines.

The project should build a learning community around a particular topic, approach or methodology that is timely, relevant and evidence-based. This RFP is open to all full-time faculty.

Through this investment, we hope to cultivate a community of practice that prepares students spiritually, academically and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion.

Here are some details:

• Timeline: The project should launch over the summer or early fall (no later than mid-September). We expect work to take place over fall and/or spring semester, with a summative component occurring in late spring.
• Selection Criteria: The Office of Academic Affairs and Faculty Development Office will select ONE project that best supports missional and student-learning objectives, draws on evidence-based practices, and demonstrates the most feasibility.
• Award Amount: Up to $5,000
• Deadline: Monday, March 23 (notification of award will be in March 30)
• Fill out the application and upload required document through this form.

If you have any questions, please email the Faculty Development Office at facultydevelopment@georgefox.edu.

Today (Tuesday), all Apple accessories are 15% off (including Apple Pencils) in the Bruin Bookstore. Be sure to swing by between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to take advantage of this sale!

Contact Kristin McGuirk at kmcguirk@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Know of any great George Fox-related stories? Students making a difference in their communities? An inspiring account of someone who has overcome obstacles or has had an amazing faith journey? A professor who exemplifies the Be Known promise?

If so, we in marketing communications want to hear about it! Please complete this form with the name of the person you wish to highlight, their contact info (if possible), and a few details about what makes their story compelling. We’ll take it from there!

Some folks may be featured in our blog and/or on our website. Still others may be featured in a video or in our university magazine. In short, we’re looking for stories that communicate why George Fox is such a special place.

Thanks for taking the time to share these stories with us!

Join the Faculty Scholarship and Achievement (FSA) Committee on Tuesday, March 3, for our Spring Faculty Lecture featuring the research work of Dr. Jeongah Kim, Professor of Social Work. The lecture will be held at 6 p.m., in Hoover 105. All are welcome!

Click here for more details.

Refreshments will be served, including pizza supplied by Dr. Kim’s Templeton Religion Trust grant! We hope you come and support Dr. Kim by attending.

Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu for questions.

Join us this Wednesday, March 11, at 6 p.m. for The Forge of Friendship screening and panel discussion. This J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis documentary will be shown in the screening room of the new Art & Cinematic Arts Building.

Following the film, we will have a panel discussion with the filmmakers moderated by Joel Mayward, assistant professor of Christian ministries, theology and the arts.

Refreshments will be provided.

Please contact Alex Chung at achung@georgefox.edu for more information.

Join us this Saturday, March 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Hadlock Student Center for a morning full of fun and fellowship!

Bring your family or come solo and join the fun! You can try your hand at bouldering or rock climbing, shoot hoops, play volleyball or pickleball, or simply explore Hadlock’s many spaces. We’ll also have special activities created just for kids!

This event is all about celebrating the community and belonging that make George Fox such a special place to work. We can’t wait to see you there and make new memories together!

Join IT today (Monday) for our second weekly session on how to use Gemini AI in our everyday work and academic processes.

Today’s session, “Intro to Agentic AI and Workspace Studio,” will cover creating custom Gemini Gems and Workspace Studio flows to stay organized on emails, chats and tasks.

The session will be offered twice this week: Today from 11 to 11:50 a.m. in Stevens 109, and Thursday, March 5, from 3 to 3:50 p.m. in Stevens 209.

Come even if you didn’t sign up. Click the form link to view the full schedule and topics: Gemini AI Workshop Sessions RSVP.

For those who are unable to attend, we will be recording each session and will provide a link by request.

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

Tickets for the Oregon Symphony concert on the Newberg campus are now available by filling out this form. The concert is free to George Fox employees.

George Fox University and Austin Industries will host the Oregon Symphony for its 38th annual performance in Bauman Auditorium on Friday, March 13, at 8 p.m. This year’s program is Stravinsky & Shostakovich, a classical performance featuring Marina Piccinini, an Italian-American flautist.

A limited number of tickets are provided for George Fox employees at the half-time level and above, including emeriti employees. The complimentary tickets are limited to two per employee.

Requests will be processed in the order received. Filling out the form does not guarantee you tickets. Those who do get tickets will receive an email to pick up their tickets from the president’s office (Stevens 330) no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, March 6.

Any available tickets on Monday, March 9, will go to those who request to be on the waitlist for extra tickets. The university is given a set amount of tickets, so please only request tickets if you can commit to attending the performance.

Questions? Please contact Carly Reumann at creumann@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2101.

Join us on Tuesday, March 11, at 6 p.m. for The Forge of Friendship screening and panel discussion. This J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis documentary will be shown in the screening room of the new Art & Cinematic Arts Building.

Following the film, we will have a panel discussion with the filmmakers moderated by Joel Mayward, assistant professor of Christian ministries, theology and the arts.

Refreshments will be provided.

Please contact Alex Chung at achung@georgefox.edu for more information.

All Champion-branded apparel is 30% off now through March 5 in the bookstore. Shop in-store from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or online 24/7.

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

Tickets for the Oregon Symphony concert on the Newberg campus will be available this Monday, March 2. The concert is free to George Fox employees.

George Fox University and Austin Industries will host the Oregon Symphony for its 38th annual performance in Bauman Auditorium on Friday, March 13, at 8 p.m. This year’s program is Stravinsky & Shostakovich, a classical performance featuring Marina Piccinini, an Italian-American flautist.

A limited number of tickets are provided for George Fox employees at the half-time level and above, including emeriti employees. The complimentary tickets are limited to two per employee. Requests will be processed in the order received using a form linked in The Daily Bruin on March 2.

Filling out the form does not guarantee you tickets. Those who do get tickets will receive an email to pick up their tickets from the president’s office (Stevens 330) no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, March 6.

Any available tickets on Monday, March 9 will go to those who request to be on the waitlist for extra tickets. The university is given a set amount of tickets, so please only request tickets if you can commit to attending the performance.

Questions? Please contact Carly Reumann at creumann@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2101.