The Daily Bruin

Do you ever struggle to write the intro and conclusion paragraphs of your essays? Is starting a paper the hardest part of your writing process? Join the ARC for our “Intro and Conclusion Writing Workshop” tomorrow (Thursday) at 7 p.m. via Zoom.

You will be led through an easy process for writing tight, successful intro and conclusion paragraphs. You’ll even have time to ask questions relevant to your paper at the end. Come and get some preliminary help on those final essays you have coming up!

Questions? Contact Julia James (jjames@georgefox.edu).

The university’s theatre department invites the George Fox community to its spring drama, Parables: A Theatrical Installation, to be presented live on campus April 8-11 and April 15-18, and both live and virtually April 15-18.

Live performances are free and are scheduled at 7:30 and 9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, April 8-10 and April 15-17, and on both Sundays at 7:30 p.m. only. We will meet at the amphitheater on campus to begin the live shows.

Please be aware that live shows are available only to on-campus students and employees. If you are interested in picking up a ticket for a live show, contact Kathy Harris (kharris@georgefox.edu) in the theatre department.

The virtual performances will be presented at 7:30 p.m. each night between April 15 and 18. You may pick up your free tickets at this link.

Synopsis: Parables is a traveling theatrical installation that promises to be a unique experience for performers and audience members alike. Director Cristi Miles and an ensemble of theatre students will devise a theatrical experience based on well-known (and not so well-known) parables, fables, allegories and the international bestselling book, The Alchemist, by Paulo Coehlo, for site-specific performances around our beautiful campus.

To learn more, visit the theatre’s Current Season page. Questions? Contact Kathy Harris (kharris@georgefox.edu).

In order for the COVID Response Team to connect George Fox community members with resources and help facilitate student communication with faculty, please be sure to complete the COVID Concern and Reporting Form if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.

Questions? Contact Jere Witherspoon (jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu).

Go on a virtual career trek to Providence, one of the largest healthcare providers in the region, tomorrow (Thursday) from 11 a.m. to noon. Come learn about clinical and non-clinical jobs in one of the fastest-growing industries!

This opportunity is perfect for most majors and for both grad and undergrad students. In addition to nursing and social work, there are a lot of behind-the-scenes positions that are needed to make a large organization like this be successful.

What to expect? A company overview, a panel with employees from various departments, discussion about any internships and entry-level job opportunities, plus plenty of time for Q&A. Click here to register. 

Questions? Contact Colleen Sump (csump@georgefox.edu).

Welcome to spring! April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and the George Fox Sexual Misconduct CARE Team is hoping to bring more attention and education toward this on campus.

We will be holding a virtual event featuring survivor, educator and wellness coach Brittany Piper. Brittany uses her story of adversity, resilience and triumph to empower and inspire audiences to take brave action in their own lives and communities.

Brittany will be sharing on:

• Rape Culture: A Survivor’s Perspective
• From Hardship to Leadership: Transforming Pain into Progress
• After the Assault: Healing Through Self-Care for Survivors and Their Peers

This event will be held this Friday, April 9, at 6 p.m. over Zoom. The Zoom link will be provided directly to you through email. Please fill out this Google Form if you are interested in attending.

We look forward to learning alongside you! Questions or concerns? Please contact Amanda Nguyen (anguyen18@georgefox.edu).

Today (Tuesday) through Thursday, April 8, all Champion brand merchandise is 20% off at the Bruin Store and online. We also have two full racks of tees under $10, and all Closet Project items are $1.

We take donations for the Closet Project year-round and are in need of clean dress clothes, denim, women’s tops, men’s jackets, and blazers. Please bring donations by the Bruin Store during business hours. All sales from the Closet Project are donated back to the Bruin Community Pantry, so this is a great way to both give back and put your fellow students first.

The due date for rental books is rapidly approaching! As soon as you are done with your textbooks, please bring them to the Bruin Store for check-in. If you have books that you purchased but will no longer need, take advantage of our buyback program to see if we can give you cash for your books.

Questions? Contact Paige Jacobs (pjacobs@georgefox.edu).

Join librarian Robin Ashford as she discusses how to find, access, and best utilize the variety of ebook platforms used here at George Fox. The workshop will be held this Thursday, April 8, at 10 a.m. via Zoom. Register for this workshop and others here. 

This semester, the library is offering a series of workshops to help the Fox community navigate our increasingly digital library environment. Each workshop will be taught by a different librarian, making them an excellent way to refresh your skills, learn something new, or hear an old concept in a new way.

Questions? Contact Kate Wimer (kwimer@georgefox.edu).

Today and tomorrow, April 6-7, are the dates for the university’s evaluation visit from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Each of our campus communities is invited to an open forum to share George Fox experiences with the evaluation team. They will have questions and a time for your comments. The forums are on Zoom; following are details on your time and link.

Students: Wednesday, April 7, 11 a.m., at this Zoom link or by phone at 253-215-8782, Meeting ID: 82819368401 (this meeting has a waiting room enabled).

For more information, please contact Linda Samek, accreditation liaison officer, at lsamek@georgefox.edu.

The School of Physical Therapy is looking for volunteers to have their flexibility and posture assessed as part of the first-year Therapeutic Exercise course on Tuesday, April 13, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the Roberts Center.

First-year physical therapy students will assess how your joints move and check your posture.

If you would like to volunteer, please contact Samantha Skaggs (sskaggs@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2451).  We look forward to hearing from you!

Do you have stress, aches and pains, or just want to feel relaxed? Come by to get a massage from a doctor of physical therapy student and receive free stress management advice!

Our mission is to improve our community’s health by offering discounted massages to students ($15) and employees ($20). We are offering 25-minute massages next Monday, April 12, from 3 to 6:30 p.m. in Roberts Center 204.

We will be taking all the current precautions related to the delivery of healthcare during COVID-19.

All proceeds will help fund our medical service trip to Uganda. Donations are also welcome. You can register here.

Questions? Contact Maryssa Becker (mbecker18@georgefox.edu).

Tomorrow and Wednesday, April 6-7, are the dates for the university’s evaluation visit from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Each of our campus communities is invited to an open forum to share George Fox experiences with the evaluation team. They will have questions and a time for your comments. The forums are on Zoom; following are details on your time and link.

Students: Wednesday, April 7, 11 a.m., at this Zoom link or by phone at 253-215-8782, Meeting ID: 82819368401 (this meeting has a waiting room enabled).

For more information, please contact Linda Samek, accreditation liaison officer, at lsamek@georgefox.edu.

Are you experiencing Achilles tendon pain? Have you ever been diagnosed with Achilles tendinopathy and still having trouble? If so, you may qualify to participate in the Achilles Tendon Research study conducted by the doctor of physical therapy department.

Research will be conducted on Wednesday April 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. in Roberts Center’s Room 202.

Please email eboon19@georgefox.edu for more information and sign-up details.

Go on a virtual career trek to Providence, one of the largest healthcare providers in the region, this Thursday, April 8, from 11 a.m. to noon. Come learn about clinical and non-clinical jobs in one of the fastest-growing industries!

This is perfect for most majors and for both grad and undergrad students. In addition to nursing and social work, there are a lot of behind-the-scenes positions that are needed to make a large organization like this be successful.

What to expect? A company overview, panel with employees from various departments, discussion about any internships and entry-level job opportunities, plus plenty of time for Q&A. Click here to register. 

Questions? Contact Colleen Sump (csump@georgefox.edu).

Are you a first-generation college student? The IRC wants to know more about you and how to best support you in your college career!

Please fill out this survey so we can get to know you better! All responses submitted by Thursday, April 8, will come with a free “First-Gen” T-shirt.

Thank you!

Questions? Contact Victoria Prieto (vprieto17@georgefox.edu).

The School of Physical Therapy is looking for volunteers for a screening session on the skin this Wednesday, April 7, from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. in the Roberts Center.

Second-year physical therapy students, along with a medical doctor, will review your skin, checking for normal changes and any possible abnormalities. 

If you would like to volunteer, please contact Samantha Skaggs (sskaggs@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2451).  We look forward to hearing from you!

In order for the COVID Response Team to connect George Fox community members with resources and help facilitate student communication with faculty, please be sure to complete the COVID Concern and Reporting Form if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.

Questions? Contact Jere Witherspoon (jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu).

Portland Seminary invites you to join the first conversation of a three-part series on Wednesday, April 28, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. This is a free online event; please register here.

The first talk, “Reading the Gospels While Black,” will feature N.T. Wright and Esau McCaulley. This event is co-hosted by Portland Seminary, Regent College, and Seattle Pacific University.

Questions? Contact Gaby Viesca (gviesca@georgefox.edu).

Join librarian Robin Ashford as she discusses how to find, access, and best utilize the variety of ebook platforms used here at George Fox. The workshop will be held Thursday, April 8, at 10 a.m. via Zoom. Register for this workshop and others here. 

This semester, the library is offering a series of workshops to help the Fox community navigate our increasingly digital library environment. Each workshop will be taught by a different librarian, making them an excellent way to refresh your skills, learn something new, or hear an old concept in a new way.

Questions? Contact Kate Wimer (kwimer@georgefox.edu).

Go on a virtual career trek to Providence, one of the largest healthcare providers in the region Thursday, April 8, from 11 a.m. to noon. Come learn about clinical and non-clinical jobs in one of the fastest-growing industries!

This is perfect for most majors, and for both grad and undergrad students. In addition to nursing and social work, there are a lot of behind-the-scenes positions that are needed to make a large organization like this be successful.

What to expect? A company overview, panel with employees from various departments, discussion about any internships and entry-level job opportunities, plus plenty of time for Q&A. Click here to register. 

Questions? Contact Colleen Sump (csump@georgefox.edu).

We are interested in the use of telehealth as a way to screen for frailty in community-dwelling older adults using the modified Physical Performance Test. The study will be taking place Monday, April 5, at 3:30 p.m. in the Roberts Center.

In order to qualify for this study, you must:

• Be 60-90 years old
• Live independently or in an assisted living facility
• Be able to walk without the help of another person
• Pass a mental status exam

In order to qualify for this study, you must not:

• Have been diagnosed with a neurological condition
• Have a current illness or health issues that would make performing physical activities unsafe

If you qualify for this study, you may be asked to come to campus, where you will be asked to perform a physical performance test both in a lab setting and a telehealth setting.

Cameras will record the movement of markers that will be placed on your body, and force plates in the ground will record your foot contact during the sit-to-stand activity in the lab. Your performance during the telehealth activities will be recorded.

The testing session will last approximately one hour. If interested, please contact research staff member Lyndsay Stutzenberger (lstutzenberger@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2463).