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. tonight (Wednesday) 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.

The state of Oregon is lifting its indoor mask mandate at midnight on Friday, March 11, and George Fox is following the state’s decision.

Starting Saturday, March 12, masks will no longer be required indoors with the exception of medical facilities (e.g., Health and Counseling Center, physical therapy clinic, etc.). Some medical education programs may still need to require masks due to their training requirements.

After March 12, individuals are welcome to continue wearing face coverings. We ask that community members respect the choices of their colleagues and peers.

Questions? Contact Bill Buhrow at bbuhrow@georgefox.edu.

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.

Patti Callahan Henry, a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of 16 novels, will speak on campus at 7 p.m. this 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.

Registration is now open for Maker Camp 2022! Maker Camp is a hands-on, project-based, week-long experience designed for rising sophomores, juniors and seniors in high school. Know any who might be interested? Encourage them to register!

This year, we are offering two residency camp options that will give an introduction to mechanical engineering, as well as a day-camp option with a focus on electrical engineering.

Visit the Maker Camp registration page to learn more!

Are you a woman involved in ministry? Feeling burned out? We have a workshop for you!

This online Zoom session is for women involved in any kind of Christian ministry at any level. Offered as a completely free opportunity, the purpose is to help women in ministry better recognize, prevent and reduce burnout in their own lives to better equip them in their calling.

This is an evidence-based clinically informed workshop that integrates both supported psychological methods with a Christian worldview. A doctoral research project created by a student in the university’s PsyD program, it will meet for one-hour weekly sessions on Wednesday or Thursday evenings between April 6 and May 12.

More info and registration is available at ministryburnout.com.

We want to remind you that George Fox University is committed to providing a Christ-centered community that fosters a safe living, learning and work setting for students, employees and visitors. A core value of this institution is to maintain a respectful environment for all individuals that is free of the following:

• Sexual harassment
• Sexual assault
• Domestic violence
• Dating violence
• Stalking
• Harassment and discrimination
• Bias-related incidents and hate crimes

These behaviors and actions are contrary to the mission, values and lifestyle standards of our community. It is our firm belief that engaging in any aspect of this behavior is unacceptable and will not be tolerated by members of the George Fox community.

Should an incident of this nature occur, the person is strongly encouraged to report the incident to university personnel. For further descriptions of these policies, resources for support, and the process for reporting, please visit the Student Handbook.

More information can be found on the Title IX website.

We are interested in your experience using the George Fox Mobile app. Please take a moment to respond to the five items in this survey.

If you haven’t downloaded the app, take a minute to do so! The app is available on IOS and Android. Give it a test run, then provide feedback (or just use the app!).

Through the George Fox Mobile app, you can:

• Check your grades
• Link to Canvas
• See the Bon Appétit menu and order food
• Make library room reservations
• Schedule appointments with the IDEA Center, ARC, and other offices
• And more!

If you have questions about the George Fox Mobile app, contact Rick Muthiah, director of learning support services, at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.

The state of Oregon is lifting its indoor mask mandate at midnight on Friday, March 11, and George Fox is following the state’s decision.

Starting Saturday, March 12, masks will no longer be required indoors with the exception of medical facilities (e.g., Health and Counseling Center, physical therapy clinic, etc.). Some medical education programs may still need to require masks due to their training requirements.

After March 12, individuals are welcome to continue wearing face coverings. We ask that community members respect the choices of their colleagues and peers.

Questions? Contact Bill Buhrow at bbuhrow@georgefox.edu.

The Cultural Enterprise invites the entire campus community to a Forum on Faith and Sexuality on Monday and Tuesday, March 14-15, in Canyon Commons.

The two-day event features three widely acclaimed authors: Wesley Hill, Eve Tushnet and Nancy Pearcey. Our hope is to provide stimulus for thoughtful dialogue with pressing questions of human sexuality and Christian faith through the testimony and ideas of these presenters.

There will be three keynotes as well as a panel, all with opportunities for engagement from the audience. Obviously these questions are complex and discussion of them increasingly fraught, but our hope is to demonstrate Christlike concern for people and truth.

Here is the schedule:

• Monday, March 14, 7 p.m.: Wesley Hill
• Tuesday, March 15, 1:30 p.m.: Eve Tushnet
• Tuesday, March 15, 7 p.m.: Nancy Pearcey, followed by panel featuring all three speakers

Have questions? Contact Sarah Taylor at taylors@georgefox.edu.

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. this 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.

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.

Have any aches or pains? Interested in improving mobility? If so, the physical therapy program wants to serve you!

For the month of May, faculty and students will be evaluating and treating patients for free! We treat muscle/joint injuries, post-operative, pediatrics, neurologic and balance, chronic pain, post-COVID, general weakness, and more.

We are located in the Medical Science Building, at 448 Werth Blvd. Get more details here.

To schedule an appointment, please contact Tess Swake, PT, DPT, OCS, at tswake@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2454.

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.

The MGKT 260 class is conducting an interest survey for pet subscription boxes. Help us in our market research project by filling out this quick form and enter a drawing for a Starbucks gift card!

We appreciate your help!

Questions? Email Michaella Thoman at mthoman18@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.

Please take our survey on our idea for a water-resistant jacket to help us with a marketing project.

If you have questions, email mmccollum20@georgefox.edu. Thank you!

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.

Do you have a check from George Fox that has not been deposited or cashed yet? This could be a payroll check related to work study or another program, or from accounts payable for reimbursement of expenses.

If so, please deposit or cash the check(s) by Thursday, March 31. If a family member is holding the uncashed check(s) for you, please pass along this information to them.

Thank you in advance for your quick response to this request, as this will reduce the level of work required for March’s month-end reporting.

Questions? Contact Lael May in the finance department at ext. 2170 or email her at lmay@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.

How does Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s hopeful, reconciling and redemptive leadership – as exhibited in his acclaimed Letter from Birmingham Jail, written in 1963 – reverberate today?

On Tuesday, March 15, all are invited to a free special presentation, “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” presented by Scott Finnie, PhD, a King scholar and faculty member in Eastern Washington University’s Africana Education Program and Department of History since 1992. The event is set from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Finnie’s visit is the keynote address of the 2022 John Woolman Peacemaking Forum. The presentation will focus on how King’s leadership changed the Civil Rights Movement and how his peacemaking principles still apply to our world today.

Preceding the talk will be a Steinfeldt Peace Scholars Symposium from 6 to 6:30 p.m. in the Hoover lobby, where current upperclass students committed to peace studies will exhibit their projects.

The event is being sponsored by George Fox’s Center for Peace and Justice, which is also providing refreshments.

To learn more, visit this President’s Speakers Series page.

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.