The Daily Bruin

Troubled by political polarization in their communities, leaders from three Oregon cities will share about their efforts to build local political civility in a panel discussion at George Fox from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 9, in Hoover 105.

Silverton mayor Kyle Palmer, Newberg mayor Rick Rogers, Canby community leader Ray Keen, and Newberg Downtown Coalition Executive Director Polly Peterson will discuss the threats to their communities’ well-being that come from bitter political divisions, and how they are working to heal those divisions and move political discourse into a more productive mode.

The event will be moderated by Ron Mock, director of the George Fox Civility Project, an initiative launched during the 2020-21 academic year out of concern about the polarization and alienation in political culture at every level (national, state and local). It sponsors events, publishes a newsletter, and maintains a website with information about civility.

Masks will be required to attend the session in person, in keeping with university policy and state regulations. Those who prefer to attend remotely can connect via Zoom. A link will be available on the Civility Project website or by contacting the project at civility@georgefox.edu.

There will be time for questions from the audience, including questions submitted via Zoom from those attending remotely.

We are a group of students in Marketing 260 who need to gather results from a potential target audience for a test product project.

If you have the time, we would really appreciate it if you would please fill out our 11-question survey. Thank you for you time!

Contact Benjamin Wing at bwing20@georgefox.edu for more information.

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.

It’s that time of year again, when we gear up for spring commencement on Saturday, April 30. Visit this link if you wish to rent regalia for the celebration.

Please place your orders before Wednesday, March 16, to ensure your regalia arrives in time. Orders will be sent to the Bruin Store.

Questions? Contact Laura King at lking@georgefox.edu.

A group of students is conducting a market research survey for a marketing class project, and we would really appreciate it if you could take the time to fill out our five-minute survey about our product, a baking subscription service.

Your feedback is very valuable to us!

Email Makensie Toole at mtoole20@georgefox.edu if you have 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.

Welcome to March! We are excited to start a new intentional living series called Defining My Wellness. We will cover a variety of wellness topics, from healthy nutrition, self-care and rest to getting active and energized. Define your own wellness and set out on your wellness journey.

Questions? Contact Aga Luptak at aluptak@georgefox.edu.

A reminder for all hourly staff: Our Spring Staff Conference is tomorrow (Thursday) from noon to 4 p.m., starting in Canyon Commons. Come join us for fellowship, worship and some fun, informative sessions! Lunch is included.

Questions? Email the Staff Development Committee at sdc@georgefox.edu.

We are a group of students from a marketing class in need of feedback regarding our idea for a water and wind resistant jacket. Thank you for your input through our 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.

Please help our business marketing class by filling out our survey regarding product research for our “Joey Pack.” Your feedback will be greatly appreciated.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Haley Medel at hmedel21@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.

You can download an updated Expense Reimbursement Request form from the Finance website here. The 2022 mileage rate has gone from 0.560 to 0.585 cents per mile.

Thanks!

Questions? Contact Melodee Powers at mpowers@georgefox.edu.

Dawn Ford and the Faculty Development Committee invite you to join them for the Spring 2022 Faculty Lecture tonight (Tuesday) at 6 p.m. in Hoover 105.

The featured speaker is Melissa Ramos, an assistant professor of biblical studies and recipient of the 2020-21 Faculty Achievement Award for Graduate Research & Scholarship.

Ramos will speak on “Ritual in Deuteronomy,” exploring the symbolic world of Deuteronomy’s ritual covenant and curses through a lens of religious studies and anthropology. This comparison illuminates how the ritual life of ancient Israel shaped the literary form of Deuteronomy.

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

Patti Callahan Henry, a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of 16 novels, will speak on campus at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 10, in Bauman Auditorium. The presentation is free of charge and open to the public.

Callahan Henry will speak on the topic “Surprised by Joy,” a reference to the C.S. Lewis novel of the same name. Her visit is the latest in George Fox’s President’s Speaker Series.

A podcast host, author and national speaker, Callahan Henry won the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association’s Christy Award (“Book of the Year”) in 2019 for her novel Becoming Mrs. Lewis. She was also the Harper Lee Distinguished Writer of the Year for 2020 and won the Alabama Library Association Book of the Year award for 2019.

Callahan Henry is the co-host and co-creator of the popular weekly online Friends and Fiction live web show and podcast. She is also a contributor to the weekly life lesson essay column for Parade magazine.

Students from the Marketing 260 class are conducting a survey of people in the golfing community to get their opinion on a product that they have created.

Whether you play golf frequently, or only a few times a year, we would appreciate your help. The survey is 10 questions and should only take a few minutes to complete.

Questions? Contact Aidan Randall at arandall21@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.

Dawn Ford and the Faculty Development Committee invite you to join them for the Spring 2022 Faculty Lecture tomorrow (Tuesday) at 6 p.m. in Hoover 105.

The featured speaker is Melissa Ramos, an assistant professor of biblical studies and recipient of the 2020-21 Faculty Achievement Award for Graduate Research & Scholarship.

Ramos will speak on “Ritual in Deuteronomy,” exploring the symbolic world of Deuteronomy’s ritual covenant and curses through a lens of religious studies and anthropology. This comparison illuminates how the ritual life of ancient Israel shaped the literary form of Deuteronomy.

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

George Fox University and Austin Industries will host the Oregon Symphony for its 34th appearance in Bauman Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 18. This year the concert will be a celebration of John Williams.

A limited number of tickets have been provided for George Fox half-time and full-time employees. Tickets are limited to two per employee on a first-come, first-served basis starting this Monday, Feb. 28, in the event services office (Ross 107). Reservations may be taken on Monday for Portland Center employees only.

George Fox is complying with the COVID-19 policies of our partners. The Oregon Symphony requires all patrons, regardless of age, to provide proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID test and a government-issued photo ID to attend concerts. Additional information will be provided with the tickets.

Questions? Please contact Michelle Dawson at mdawson@georgefox.edu or ext. 2029.

Mail Services will be available to take your ballot for March’s special Yamhill County election. Your ballot will be safe and secure.

If you have any questions, please contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.

Did you know that you have access to The New York Times through the George Fox Library? Keep up with the latest events and big ideas from your computer or mobile device. Learn more and activate your account here.

Other resources that the library provides include The Chronicle of Higher Education, Global Road Warrior (information for international travel), and JLG Digital (online picture and chapter books for grades K-7) .

Questions? Contact a librarian at researchhelp@georgefox.edu.

Our interprofessional team is delighted to invite the George Fox community to a virtual presentation: “Get Cultured! Decolonizing and Decentering Whiteness in the Healthcare Workforce.” It is 100% designed, developed and delivered by healthcare professionals who identify with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities.

This event, scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on March 11-12, is for everyone, and if you identify as white, this is a special opportunity to listen and learn. We will learn about ways to decolonize and decenter whiteness in our workforce, dynamic sizing, and other methods to improve our clinical care.

Additionally, this CME will focus on two important clinical topics: persistent pain and chronic disease.

This is a soulful opportunity to hear and deeply reflect on the voices and lived experiences of our BIPOC-identifying colleagues. For more information and to register, go here. It is free to George Fox employees and students.

Questions? Please contact Tammy O’Doherty at todohert@georgefox.edu.

Dawn Ford and the Faculty Development Committee invite you to join them for the Spring 2022 Faculty Lecture on Tuesday, March 1, at 6 p.m. in Hoover 105.

The featured speaker is Melissa Ramos, an assistant professor of biblical studies and recipient of the 2020-21 Faculty Achievement Award for Graduate Research & Scholarship.

Ramos will speak on “Ritual in Deuteronomy,” exploring the symbolic world of Deuteronomy’s ritual covenant and curses through a lens of religious studies and anthropology. This comparison illuminates how the ritual life of ancient Israel shaped the literary form of Deuteronomy.

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