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This Saturday, April 15, professor Paul Anderson will be leading a workshop on “Discerning Vocation: Embracing Life’s Purpose” as a way for students to reflect on direction and meaning in life.

Lunch and cinnamon rolls will be provided, and students will be awarded a $50 stipend by ISI in support of the time and energy devoted to this workshop. The registration deadline is tomorrow (Thursday) at 5 p.m. Get all the details at this link, and contact Paul at panderso@georgefox.edu with any questions.

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There’s still time to sign up for direct deposit! If you plan to go home for the summer, you won’t regret signing up for direct deposit before you go.

You will not be able to pick up your paycheck for April work earlier than May 15. Come into the Office of People and Culture (206 N. Meridian St.) any weekday between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. with your direct-deposit information (no appointment needed).

If you have any questions, email studentemployment@georgefox.edu.

Kick off the summer with the Run for Africa event on Friday, May 6, to support the doctor of physical therapy program’s service trip to Uganda. We will host both 5K and one-mile events.

Bring your family and friends and have some fun running or walking around the main campus and into the community. There is a discounted George Fox student rate ($20), and the cost is $30 for all community members. A T-shirt is included in registration.

All proceeds go to help send faculty and DPT students to evaluate and treat underserved populations in Africa.

Fill out this form to sign up, and reach out to Madison Swaney at mswaney21@georgefox.edu with any questions.

In partnership with George Fox Digital, film professor Alexander Chung has created a series of video Lent reflections on repentance and suffering. They are hosted on the George Fox Digital YouTube channel and have been released each Friday morning during Lent through today, Good Friday.

You can watch this week’s video and visit the YouTube playlist with all the reflections. You can also subscribe to the GFD YouTube channel now to see all updates.

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

In partnership with OLLI, the Osher Life Long Learning Institute at the University of Oregon, the university is presenting a two-part series of talks for our local senior (55-plus) community.

OLLI is a national initiative that aims to provide enrichment programming because learning continues across the lifespan. Starting at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11, Professor Jason Lepojärvi, director of the CS Lewis Initiative at George Fox, will give a talk on The Four Loves by C.S. Lewis. He will lead a Q&A after his initial presentation. To register, please go here.

The event will be live-streamed on Zoom and hosted in Canyon Commons 103 with light refreshments.

If you know someone in the senior community who would enjoy this event, please pass word their way. We hope to see new and returning faces from the community.

Questions? Contact Shawn Daley at sdaley@georgefox.edu.

Have any aches or pains? Interested in improving mobility? For the month of May, doctor of physical therapy faculty and students will be evaluating and treating patients for free!

You do not need to have a pre-existing condition. We want to help you reach your strength, flexibility and functional goals! We have a few more spots available and we would love to serve you.

Please contact Li-Zandre Philbrook at lphilbrook@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2456 to sign up.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Visit this link for this week’s video, out now, and go here for the YouTube playlist with all reflections. You can also subscribe to the GFD YouTube channel to see all updates, and be sure to 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!

Please join us for the Master of Social Work’s spring justice event, titled “Interdisciplinary Practices within Social Work and the Law: Racial and Social Disparities in the Criminal Justice System,” with Dr. Diomaris E. Safi, PsyD.

The event will be held in the Portland Center’s Room 285, on Friday, April 7, from 9 to 11 a.m. An RSVP is required, and you can do so here.

Dr. Safi is the founder and director of the Social Justice in Clinical Neuropsychology (SJCN) Program at UCLA-Hispanic Neuropsychiatric Center of Excellence. She will cover contemporary social issues as well as interdisciplinary career opportunities and practices.

Her discussion will provide information about racial, ethnic and social disparities in the criminal justice system. In addition, she will explore current models of applying generalist social work practice in interdisciplinary teams and her vision for the SJCN program.

If you have any questions, reach out to Caroline Hottmann at chottmann@georgefox.edu.