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Don’t miss the final chapel of the academic year, aka Awards Convocation Chapel!

Please join us Tuesday, April 22, at 10:50 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium as we celebrate the upcoming end of the academic year! We’ll have a time of worship; hear from our speaker, Dr. Brian Doak, professor of biblical studies and VP of George Fox Digital; and present the 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!

Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

As we near the end of spring term, don’t forget to turn your bookstore rentals to the bookstore before Friday, May 2.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Kristin at kmcguirk@georgefox.edu.

The BruinBuy trainers are on campus and offering in-person training sessions today (Tuesday) and tomorrow in Canyon Commons.

Didn’t register? No problem – just walk in and join the session that fits your role and schedule!

Browsers & Buyers Sessions

• Tuesday, April 8, 9-10:30 a.m. and 3-4:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 9, 9-10:30 a.m.

Approvers Sessions

• Tuesday, April 8, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 9, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Contact Frank Charles with any questions at fcharles@georgefox.edu.

George Fox University welcomes Pat Gelsinger, former CEO of Intel Corporation, to campus for an engaging and timely lecture: “Big Tech & Big Responsibility: Faith, Work, and Preparing the Next Generation – How Industry Leaders Can Foster Ethical Innovation.”

The lecture will be tonight (Tuesday) at 7 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. Chapel credit will be given to students who attend. You can claim seats and by visiting this link.

This lecture is a rare opportunity to hear from one of the most influential minds in technology and leadership. Gelsinger will explore the ethical responsibilities of tech leaders in an AI-driven world, the intersection of faith and work, and how we can equip the next generation to lead with integrity in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Gelsinger dedicated 30 years to Intel before stepping away to become CEO of VMware, where he led the company’s transformation into a global powerhouse in cloud infrastructure, enterprise mobility, and cybersecurity – nearly tripling its annual revenue.

In 2019, his visionary leadership and dedication to a positive workplace culture earned him the title of America’s top CEO in Glassdoor’s annual employee survey. In 2021, he returned to Intel as CEO, taking the helm to guide the company into its next era of innovation and growth.

The Deep Dive faculty retreat registration deadline is coming up! Register now for 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. Of the faculty who attended last year, 95% said they would return, and one faculty member wrote that it was their best experience in nine years at George Fox.

Here is the basic info:

• Dates: Monday, May 12 (4 p.m. check-in) to Thursday, May 15 (9 a.m. checkout)
• Location: Washington Family Ranch, 1 Muddy Road, Antelope, Oregon
• Rooms: Lodging assignments are dependent on tracks. Most people will be sharing a room with one person.

Tracks

• Track One: Guided intensive to work collaboratively on your first Faculty Growth Plan
• Track Two: Guided intensive to work collaboratively on your Third-Year Review Portfolio
• Self-guided: Open to all faculty to work on a professional project

The registration deadline is Friday, April 18. Questions? Email Michelle Kang at mkang@georgefox.edu.

We’ve got a few spots left at 9 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. at our April 16 second-year DPT spine evaluation day. Let us take a look and provide you with strategies to help you feel better! It’s completely free! Sessions are about 45 minutes, and a licensed PT will be present.

Email Li-Zandre Philbrook at lphilbrook@georgefox.edu to claim your spot.

The cost of groceries keeps going up, putting a strain on family budgets and creating stress right along with it. It’s easy to feel powerless and discouraged these days.

The good news: You can actually do a lot to help yourself. Check out these tips on how to make the most of the food you buy.

• One of the trickiest parts of grocery shopping is choosing produce. Learn how to tell if a fruit or vegetable is ripe and discover other ways to get optimal value from your produce.
• Reducing food waste isn’t just about cleaning your plate; it’s about making food last as long as possible. Learn how to eat fresh and waste less by starting with common foods like apples, berries, cheese, nuts, flour and whole grains.

Want to learn more about sustainable eating practices? The Wellness Committee invites you to explore a variety of online resources from Cafe Bon Appetit and savethefood.com. You’ll learn how to incorporate global flavors into your meal and turn your plate into a colorful palette of nutrients – and you’ll discover a dinner party calculator that will allow you to create the perfect menu.

George Fox Give Day is here! There are over 50 amazing departments, teams and programs competing for the $5,000 prize. Click here for real-time updates on who’s in the lead.

You can also share the link with others, as every gift gets your department one step closer to the prize. And don’t forget to encourage students to enjoy the Give Day Festival happening today (Thursday) from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the quad.

We are seeking participants for a psychoeducational workshop based on the Hold Me Tight curriculum developed by Dr. Sue Johnson and tailored to include stepfamily dynamics. The workshop will be facilitated by local psychologist Dr. Shaun Davis on May 17-18 at George Fox University.

The cost of participation as part of the research study is only $100, a 90% discount off of the full price. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable insights and tools for strengthening emotional connections within relationships.

If you are interested in participating, please contact Lori Best at lbest19@georgefox.edu for further details.

George Fox presents a monthly opportunity to secure your financial future: free, personalized retirement consultations right here on campus. These sessions, offered by a dedicated retirement specialist from Nationwide, provide a confidential, no-pressure space to get expert advice on everything from your current financial standing to long-term retirement strategies.

We understand that retirement planning can feel daunting, but these consultations are designed to simplify the process and give you the peace of mind that comes with a well-informed plan. By taking just a little time out of your work day, you’ll gain valuable insight into how to maximize your savings and ensure a comfortable retirement.

This month’s sessions are on Wednesday, April 16. Sign up here and take a proactive step toward your financial well-being.

Doctor of physical therapy students are seeking individuals 18 to 45 years of age to figure out the effects of lower body strength on the ability to recover from a loss of balance and how people step when they lose their balance.

If you meet the study criteria, you will be asked to attend one testing session where you will be made to lose your balance multiple times in a safety harness while performing a squat task and have your ankle, knee and hip strength tested while sitting. Your participation in this study will involve approximately 60 minutes of time.

If interested, please contact Gabe Haberly, PhD, CSCS (ghaberly@georgefox.edu, 503-554-2941) or Lyndsay Stutzenberger, PT, DPT, PhD, CEEAA (lstutzenberger@georgefox.edu, 503-554-2463).

We’re excited to announce that in May of 2025 students and faculty from our doctor of physical therapy program will be heading to Uganda for a medical service trip!

We need your help: We will be holding an auction fundraiser with dinner at 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, in Canyon Commons. Our auction has historically been the greatest contributor to funding our trip and will feature gifts generously donated by community members and businesses. We are looking for people to attend!

The money we earn from the auction will help pay for all travel, service, housing and resource expenses. For more information, check out our website at this link. If you are interested in obtaining tickets, you can purchase them here!

If you are interested in donating, attending, or have any questions, please reach out to us at georgefoxdptservice@gmail.com or call Micah Trevizu at 530-310-6202.

The Give Day competition is heating up! Give to your passion, with the understanding that the department, program or team that brings in the most donors will get an additional $5,000 prize. It’s like a Bruin Brawl, but with more generosity and fewer scraped knees.

Who’s in the lead? Check this link for real-time updates. With the competition running through tomorrow, there’s still plenty of time to share the link.

George Fox University uses FlashAlert Messenger to promptly inform students and employees of remote learning and work transitions due to severe weather. To ensure you receive these critical notifications, please upgrade to the new FlashAlert app. Delete the existing FlashAlert app from your mobile device before you download one of the following updated versions:

• FlashAlert iOS app on the Apple App Store
• FlashAlert Android app on the Google Play Store
• If you are not signed up to receive notifications from FlashAlert Messenger, you can visit the George Fox flashalert.net page and enter your email address to create an account, then download the new app.

When a storm makes travel to or from campus unsafe, the provost will announce a shift to remote operations. In nearly all cases, classes will be offered online and employees will work remotely. For detailed information, please consult our winter weather policy page.

Join the excitement of spring commencement as a volunteer! We are still looking for several volunteers to serve as ushers at the undergraduate commencement on Saturday, May 3. There will be two separate ceremonies again this year. Here is the schedule:

• 11 a.m. – Division of Humanities, Honors and Education, Division of Health and Behavioral Sciences, George Fox Digital
• 3 p.m. – Division of Engineering, Science, Art and Business

This format allows a more personalized and celebratory atmosphere for our graduates and their families, and like last year, we are calling for “all-community” participation. Volunteers are vital to the smooth execution of the day’s events and to help make the day memorable for our graduates and their guests. This event couldn’t happen without you!

Please sign up for a time to serve in one of the two ceremonies. All who volunteer to participate as ushers will receive a $50 gift card for each ceremony they assist with! If you sign up for both ceremonies, lunch will be provided too!

Thank you in advance for your willingness to serve! Questions? Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

For the next three days, the George Fox community will come together to support the things we care about most. We’re inviting people to give to their passion and fund your departments, programs, and teams.

The group that brings in the most donors will get an additional $5,000 prize. It’s like Bruin Brawl, but with more generosity and fewer scraped knees. Share this link to spread the word and bring your department one step closer to that prize. You can also check the link for real-time updates on who’s in the lead.

Can you save a life within an hour? Come try our Medical Madness Escape Room on Saturday, April 12, in the College of Nursing simulation center in Roberts 202. This is a fundraiser for nursing and kinesiology students traveling to Costa Rica or Kenya this summer on service trips.

This event is open to students, staff and community members who are at least 8 years old (parents or guardians must accompany any minors). Up to five people can be in a group, and one person from the group should reserve a time slot here.

The cost is $25 per person at the door, using the donation portal (here for Costa Rica and here for Kenya) or cash.

Feel free to reach out to Stephanie Matthew at smatthew@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Women of George Fox: You are invited to an inspiring afternoon of conversation and connection! Join us at 4 p.m. this Sunday, April 6, in Stevens 207 for a special event with Ruth Easterling, an executive coach, leadership development consultant and former pastor.

With over 15 years in ministry and a passion for empowering women to lead, Ruth brings wisdom, insight and real-world experience to the conversation. She also hosts a powerful podcast that shares the stories of women from all walks of life who have embraced leadership in their own unique ways.

Together, we will explore how Jesus empowers women to lead in our communities, careers and callings. Don’t miss this opportunity to reflect, grow and be encouraged! Bring a friend and join the conversation!

Reach out to Tamara Wytsma at twytsma@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Have you tried NotebookLM yet? NotebookLM is a popular AI-powered tool that summarizes complex information and generates an interactive AI assistant that can answer your questions about the source material.

With it, you can upload websites, videos, documents, and even audio files. The result is like an interactive podcast complete with AI narrators and the ability to interrupt and ask questions. NotebookLM is available to all employees and accessible at notebooklm.google.com.

Check out our artificial intelligence website for more information and resources to help you explore AI and use it in your work and research. Many of you have already shared your experiences using NotebookLM, so we have included two “featured” Notebooks on the site.

We are looking forward to hearing about the creative ways you use Gemini! Please share your stories with us at servicedesk@georgefox.edu.