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We are privileged to welcome guitarist Doyle Dykes in concert at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, in Wood-Mar Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public.

Dykes is arguably the most gifted fingerstyle guitarist alive today, and he has dedicated himself and his gift to the Lord wholeheartedly. When he plays, he blends Scripture and inspirational stories into his music that are fully engaging to the listener. You can catch him on his Sunday String-Along program on YouTube.

Doyle is a godly treasure, both as a person and as a musician, and you won’t want to miss this rare opportunity to spend an evening with him.

In addition to his Saturday night performance, Dykes will be hosting a guitar clinic that afternoon from 1 to 3 p.m. in Ross 208. To reserve a spot, contact Emma Rieth at erieth@georgefox.edu.

For our Business Communications class, we are putting on a Walk for Water event at 2 p.m. this Saturday, April 8, to raise money and awareness for the communities in Africa who do not have access to safe, clean drinking water.

To help our team, it would be greatly appreciated if you could spare a few minutes to fill out a five-question survey. By filling this survey out, it will help us to get a better understanding of the interest in our community.

To sign up for this event, follow this link. You can fill out our survey here.

Contact Cassey Hitch at chitch21@georgefox.edu with questions about the event and/or the survey.

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.

The university community is invited to the Interprofessional Primary Care Institute’s “Focused Acceptance & Commitment Therapy” event May 9-11.

Both in-person and Zoom sessions will be hosted, with Tuesday’s event taking place from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and both Wednesday’s and Thursday’s meetings from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sessions will feature Dr. Patricia Robinson and Dr. Kirk Strosahl, founders of Focused Acceptance & Commitment Therapy and internationally renowned psychologists.

This CME is an excellent cross-training opportunity in behavioral theory and practice for the medical, dental, pharmacy and nursing professions.

For more information, please visit our event page. Questions? Write us at ipci@georgefox.edu.

We would love to see you and/or your colleagues in May at George Fox or on Zoom!

Join the excitement of spring commencement as a volunteer!

We are still in need of 10 volunteers to serve as ushers at the 3 p.m. undergraduate commencement ceremony on Saturday, April 29. This is an important and exciting day for our graduates, and we could really use your help to make it special for their families and friends. If you haven’t signed up yet, please do so here.

Thank you in advance for your willingness to serve!

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

There are many ways to help people use their different perspectives as gifts for building local communities. Meet two women taking distinctly different approaches and making a difference: Cindy Cosenzo (Just Create Community of Hillsboro, Oregon) and Josie Newport (Citizens4Community of Sisters, Oregon).

They will be part of a George Fox Civility Project-organized event, “Building Healthy Political Civility in Local Communities: Two Oregon Models,” taking place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. this Monday, April 10, in Hoover 105.

Contact Ron Mock at civility@georgefox.edu for more information.

Hello! We are a group of students in Marketing Communications gathering data to increase awareness for our soccer camps. We would love if you could take three of five minutes to fill out our survey. Thank you so much in advance!

Reach out to Benjamin Wing at bwing20@georgefox.edu if you have 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.

This is your last chance to buy tickets for the Africa auction and banquet, set for this Saturday, April 8, at 5 p.m. in Canyon Commons.

There will be delicious food, items to bid on, and an opportunity to support the doctor of physical therapy program in sending faculty and students to evaluate and treat underserved populations in Uganda! All proceeds go to this amazing service opportunity. Buy your tickets here.

Feel free to contact Zoralei Dayley at zdayley21@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Are you a runner? Or do you like to walk? Then you are a perfect candidate for the George Fox doctor of physical therapy program’s Run for Africa event, scheduled for a 9 a.m. start on Saturday, May 6.

This 5K or one-mile run/walk will take you through the beautiful George Fox campus and into the community. The cost of a ticket covers entry and T-shirt costs. All proceeds go to help send faculty and DPT students to evaluate and treat underserved populations in Africa.

Bring your friends and let’s race! You can buy tickets here. Contact Zoralei Dayley at zdayley21@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Providence members: Check out great fitness and wellness product discounts with your ChooseHealthy® Program.

With the ChooseHealthy® Program, you can save on wellness products and memberships that will help you thrive on your road to better health. It includes product discounts for fitness and wellness products, specialty health practitioner services, and offers free self-guided coaching classes.

Save big while you achieve your goals! Click here to learn more.

Email Aga Luptak at aluptak@georgefox.edu with questions.

In this episode of Healthy Bites, Health Coaches Will Bruce and Colleen Kuhn talk about the importance of having a consistent exercise routine. They review the principles of exercise, how to create a successful home exercise environment, stay motivated, and offer tips on exercise equipment and resources.

Click here to listen to the podcast recording.

Email Aga Luptak at aluptak@georgefox.edu with questions.

Get your heart pumping! Providence Basecamp is offering a 52-week inspirational series to help you get your heart pumping and your muscles working.

Join Christine Rosencrance, an ACE-certified personal trainer, for her “Movement Monday” series, where each Monday you receive an email that contains a video-based workout. Christine has more than a decade of experience in group fitness classes and helping people of all ages and abilities.

Click here to learn more and register.

Reach out to Aga Luptak at aluptak@georgefox.edu if you have questions about this series.

Did you do any spring cleaning over break? If you have functional, gently used electronic equipment that needs a new home, please reach out to Dustin Kelley at archives@georgefox.edu about a possible donation to the George Fox Archives.

Examples include VCRs, audio recording devices, camcorder tape converters, etc.

Thank you!

Mail Services is collecting boxes to help students pack up their dorm rooms at the end of the semester.

Between now and the end of the semester, if you have large clean boxes, please bring them to Mail Services on the Newberg campus so that we can help distribute them. Mail Services is open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Contact Jered McConaughey at jmcconaughey@georgefox.edu with your questions.

I am conducting a qualitative research study for my PsyD dissertation. The purpose of the study is to explore the experiences of transmasculine individuals with HRT and gender-affirming healthcare.

We are looking for participants who are 18 years or older, identify as transmasculine, have taken testosterone for at least six months, and are willing to participate in an interview lasting approximately one hour.

For more information or to participate, see the Google form here. Contact me, Katie Reinhart, at kreinhart19@georgefox.edu if you have questions about the study.

The Doctor of Physical Therapy program’s annual Health and Wellness Week returns Monday, May 15. This year we will be offering exercise and nutrition classes. Most will be at the Medical Sciences Building, however our “Pool-A-Palooza” for kids will be at Chehalem Aquatic Center.

Here is the week’s schedule:

• Monday, May 15, at 6 p.m.: DASH Diet Taster and Educational Session
• Tuesday, May 16, at 6 p.m.: Yoga Session
• Wednesday, May 17, at 6 p.m.: High Fitness Class
• Thursday, May 18, at 6 p.m.: Sports Nutrition (Taster and Educational Session)
• Saturday, May 20, at 3:30 p.m.: Pool-A-Palooza

Additional details can be found only our Events page.

To sign up for events (or to ask questions), please email Jason Brumitt at jbrumitt@georgefox.edu.

Two busy partners can make for a stressful household. Managing the unromantic tasks of daily life and household management can be difficult. Making time for the things that really matter – connecting, having fun, playing and resting – can be quite challenging.

In a recently posted Canopy webinar, we discuss ways to better manage your household and make time for what matters most. We discuss the realities of busy, working partners and making the most of the time and energy we have.

Go to Canopy’s Webinar Center to watch it at your convenience.

In partnership with George Fox Digital, film professor Alexander Chung is creating a series of video Lent reflections on repentance and suffering. They will be hosted on the George Fox Digital YouTube channel and released each Friday morning through Good Friday.

Check out this week’s video, and visit this YouTube playlist with all the reflections. Subscribe to the GFD YouTube channel now to see all updates, and watch The Daily Bruin each Friday for links to the Lent content.

If you have not yet chosen a Lent reflection practice, make this your weekly devotion each Friday!

All university offices are closed this Friday, March 31, for the spring break holiday. The Murdock Library on the Newberg campus will be closed, but the 24/7 space will remain open. The Bruin Store on the Newberg campus will also be open.

We are privileged to welcome guitarist Doyle Dykes in concert at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, in Wood-Mar Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public.

Dykes is a gifted fingerstyle guitarist, and his performances are unique and soulful blends of song and Scripture. Although influenced by a wide variety of musical styles and musicians, from the country of Chet Atkins to the rock and roll of Duane Eddy and The Beatles, Doyle has developed a distinct, recognizable sound that amazes audiences with skill while capturing hearts with sincerity and soul.

Contact Emma Rieth at erieth@georgefox.edu with any questions.

If you are seeking ways to engage your mind and improve your skills this spring, consider registering for one of George Fox Connect’s eight online certificates:

Project Management: Learn how to effectively communicate, manage, problem-solve, and drive efficiencies while working in a variety of cross-functional team settings.

Cybersecurity: Gain a foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles, data handling best practices, and network controls needed to protect an organization.

Data Analytics: Explore basic data science tools, including data management and visualization, modeling and machine learning using SAS or Python.

Mission Advancement: Consider how identity, worldview, and mission shape both individuals and organizations, and apply these concepts to your workplace.

Conflict Resolution: Study negotiation strategies and practice basic steps of conflict resolution, preparing you to more effectively lead, manage, and interact with others.

Basic Chaplaincy: Learn the basics of what it means to be a chaplain, including communication with people from a wide variety of spiritual, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.

Christian Ministries: Explore what it means to minister in a professional, bi-vocational, or volunteer setting, including discipling others and guiding basic spiritual formation.

Behavioral Health: Build a foundational understanding of major psychological theories, including the impact of influence, stereotypes, prejudices, attitudes, culture, and social awareness.

For many employees, certificate tuition is fully covered for you or your spouse through the university’s generous tuition remission benefit.

To find out whether you qualify, complete this form. Questions? Contact Jennie Harrop at jharrop@georgefox.edu.