The Daily Bruin

Please take 60 seconds to answer a few questions about art! This survey is short and fun, and your engagement will go a long way. 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.

Celebrate Women’s History Month by showcasing your products at Her Collective Spring Market in Klages on Wednesday, April 2, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Here are some reasons you should be a vendor:

• To share your beautiful, unique products with a supportive community
• To build your brand
• To make meaningful connections
• To participate in the stamp card challenge—encourage visitors to stop by your table and add some extra fun to the event!

Spots are limited! Sign up by March 28 to claim your table.

Not a vendor? No problem! Come shop, support women-owned businesses and enjoy an empowering evening with friends!

The event is sponsored by the Women of Color Collective. Contact Carena Hadi at chadi21@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Group projects can be complicated, requiring coordination of schedules, timelines and responsibilities. This session will explore how students might use AI tools for individual or group projects.

Bring your lunch (and some friends) and join us in Canyon Commons 103 today (Wednesday) starting at 12:10 p.m. and ending by 12:45 p.m. You’re welcome to arrive early to eat and chat.

One $25 Amazon gift card will be given to a random student at each session.

Contact Rick Muthiah (rmuthiah@georgefox.edu) with questions.

Want to take a class in half the time? How about for half the cost? You can do both this summer with Summer Online.

Summer Online courses are offered for $499/credit – less than half the price of traditional undergraduate classes. And courses run for just eight weeks – half the length of a regular class.

You can take up to three Summer Online courses from the convenience of your home or wherever the summer takes you. That’s three classes you don’t have to fit into your fall or spring schedule!

Register today on MyGeorgeFox or learn more at georgefox.edu/summer.

Did you know that 20% of pro-life Americans self-identify as nonreligious? Groups like Secular Pro-Life and Pro-Life Humanists challenge the idea that pro-life beliefs are solely religious. Nevertheless, pro-life views remain most common among religious communities. Why is this?

Join us in EHS 102 on Wednesday, March 19, at 7 p.m. as Jason Lepojärvi explores this thought-provoking question in a lecture, “Pro-Life Atheist: Oxymoron?”

The Chess Club’s Fischer Random Tournament is this Saturday, March 15, from 5 to 7 p.m. in Hoover 102. If you are not an avid chess player, have no fear – the tournament is open to all, and there will be prizes for those who place in the competition and those who do not.

Come to have fun and remember to dress semi-formal! We will play round robin (everyone plays everyone) and take a group picture at the end.

Please contact Kiernen McTaggart at kmctaggart22@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

Spiritual Life is excited to announce that Saturday Service is now up and running for the spring semester! Join us for a weekly opportunity to serve our community through Habitat for Humanity, The Wood Ministry and ARK Pet Rescue.

This service event runs every Saturday through April 26. Volunteers can earn one SpiL credit per service.

Sign up to volunteer through these links:

• Habitat for Humanity Newberg: Help out with inventory and registration at the ReStore or help build houses at the construction site.
• The Wood Ministry of Newberg: Help split, stack and deliver wood alongside veterans and other volunteers serving to keep homes warm for the winter.
• Ark Pet Rescue: Come make a “pawsitive” impact with ARK Pet Rescue by cleaning litter boxes, sweeping and mopping, washing dishes, feeding the animals, tidying the guinea pig area, washing carriers, and assisting with other small tasks.
• More information about Saturday Service.

Questions? Contact Carena Hadi at chadi21@georgefox.edu. We look forward to serving with you!

Today (Wednesday) is your last chance to let us know how our wellness programs have impacted you! Whether you took part in Miles for Meals, Steps into 2024, the Health Assessment, RetireU Challenge, Hygge Challenge, or Peace in Motion, your insights can help us improve and inspire future wellness initiatives.

Take a few minutes to complete our short survey and share how these programs have supported your well-being. As a thank you, you’ll be entered into a raffle for a $15 gift card to your favorite coffee spot. Submit your feedback today!

Reach out to Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

As part of our commitment to health and wellness, we invite you and your family to participate in the FIT Project, a free family lifestyle training program provided by Providence Basecamp. This program is designed to help families create lasting healthy habits through a community approach to wellness, fitness and nutrition education.

Open to all families with children ages 5 to 18, the FIT Project provides expert guidance and support to help you build a sustainable health and wellness plan that fits your family’s unique needs. This self-led program allows you to incorporate wellness into your schedule at your own pace while receiving tools and resources from a dedicated team, including a certified wellness coach, personal trainer, registered dietitian and physician medical director.

Take advantage of this free opportunity to prioritize your family’s health and well-being. Join today and take the first step toward a healthier future together! Learn more and register here.

Eating well doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor. It’s about discovering the joy of nourishing your body with wholesome, delicious foods that fuel your day and support your well-being.

Whether you’re looking for vibrant salads, hearty soups or satisfying snacks, every meal is an opportunity to care for yourself and those around you.

As part of our ongoing nutrition campaign, we’re excited to share these healthy and delicious recipes provided by Providence Basecamp. These recipes will make nutritious eating easy, enjoyable and full of flavor. Let’s embrace the journey of cooking with fresh, nourishing ingredients and savor the goodness in every bite!

We also invite you to take just five minutes to watch this quick and delicious cooking demonstration! Learn how to make a high-protein egg salad—a simple, flavorful, and nutritious meal that’s perfect for fueling your day. Watch the video here!

HMS and Suites are hosting a cultural celebration tonight (Wednesday) at 7:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons. This event aims to celebrate, educate and include the variety of cultures represented at George Fox through entertainment, games, trivia and food.

Join us to celebrate the amazing diversity at George Fox! All are welcome!

Contact Ayahna at abahati21@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Calling all female athletes! Help us find the relationship between lower extremity performance and urinary leakage in female Division III athletes. Please fill out our survey using this link.

If you meet our study criteria, we will be reaching out to schedule a 20-minute testing session. During this session, you will perform an isometric back squat and a vertical jump.

If you have any questions, please contact Ashley Arellano (aarellanoharding21@georgefox.edu) or Breanna Babcock (bbabcock21@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.

Join Global Village for our annual international dinner Wednesday, March 19, at 7 p.m. in the FoxHole!

We’ll be having dishes from all over the world, including full meals, snacks, drinks and desserts from places like Rwanda, the Middle East, Guatemala, Ethiopia and Vietnam. All you have to do is show up ready to try something new.

Please fill out this form to RSVP so we have enough food for everyone. Feel free to bring a friend (make sure they fill out the form as well). See you then!

Email Ayahna Bahati with any questions at abahati21@georgefox.edu.

Dan Kang and the Faculty Scholarship and Achievement Committee invite you to join them for the Spring Faculty Lecture tonight (Tuesday) at 6 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Ekaterina Lomperis, the Richard B. Parker Associate Professor of Theology and Wesleyan Thought and winner of the 2023-24 Faculty Achievement Award for Graduate Research and Scholarship, is our featured faculty speaker. Lomperis will speak about “Spiritual Reformations of Medicine: Early Modern Beginnings and Contemporary Possibilities.”

University members and the surrounding community are invited. Please join us as we hear Lomperis share her research on the transformations of religious perspectives on medicine and healing during an era of reform, with a particular focus on Martin Luther’s thought.

We hope you are able to support Lomperis by attending in person. Refreshments will be provided. If you are unable to attend, the event will be live-streamed at this link.

Join the Latin Heritage Club for Pupusa Night on Friday, March 14, and learn how to make pupusas! Come enjoy delicious food and playing games. You’ll also have a chance to win some gift cards! See you at 5 p.m. in the IRC. All are welcome!

Reach out to Javier Broach at jbroach23@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Come hear George Fox students perform their original music! “Echoes of Heaven,” taking place on Thursday, March 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the chapel, is a chance for songwriters to share the songs God has placed on their heart with a supportive audience.

Let’s celebrate the gifts the Lord has given these musicians. Contact Ryan Benson at rbenson23@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Department of Human Services (DHS) representatives will be on site at the Bruin Community Pantry to assist folks with signing up for food stamps or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. No appointment is required.

Staff will be at the food bank from 1 to 4:30 p.m. on the following Thursdays:

• March 20
• April 17
• May 22
• June 19
• July 17
• Aug. 21

Stop by if you would like to speak with someone from DHS. Contact Jere Witherspoon at jwithers@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

George Fox’s new Math Community Club needs only 12 more signatures from the student body! Our goal is to host creative activities and community-building events, but we need your help to make this club official. If you like this idea, please sign your name in this Google Form to express your support. Thank you to those who have already done so!

Stay tuned for circle-related details about our special March 14 (Pi Day) celebration.

If you have any questions about this club, contact our president, Elisabeth Oberst, at eoberst23@georgefox.edu.

Democracy on your mind? Come listen to Dr. Bert Emerson, associate professor of English and honors program director at Whitworth University, lecture about what American literature might teach us about democracy today. The lecture, given in EHS 102 at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday) will be based on his recent book, American Literary Misfits.

Additionally, join a discussion of American Literary Misfits in Hoover 250 at 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, March 13, with George Fox faculty members Harrison Dietzman, Ed Song, and Rachel Winslow, who will be giving short responses to the book, followed by a response from Emerson. Open discussion to follow.

Contact Jay Miller at jaym@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

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• Doctor of Ministry (DMin) in Leadership and Spiritual Formation: Focus on your spiritual growth and gain a refreshed relationship with Christ while learning to lead authentically and inspire change in complex and diverse systems. Requires a ministry-related master’s degree.

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