The Daily Bruin

Group projects can be complicated, requiring coordination of schedules, timelines, and assignment of 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 on Wednesday, March 12, 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.

Enrollment appointments for academic year 2025-26 open this week! Make sure you’re ready to register for courses by completing any checklist items in MyGeorgeFox > Tasks > Holds.

Remember, for academic year 2025-26, there are two important changes:

• GFD Cornerstone courses will be held in eight-week sessions, starting at the beginning of the semester or at mid-term. If you sign up for a GFD course next year, pay attention to the start date! Watch this quick video on the changes.
• Starting next year, if you want to make changes to your courses after the first day of the semester, you will need to meet with your CAP coach.

Graduating seniors, we want to hear about your George Fox experience and what’s next in your life!  Fill out this form and submit a photo to be entered into a drawing for one of three $100 Amazon gift cards.

Everyone who participates will be featured on the George Fox website (like this). You also might appear on our Instagram page, in our university magazine and elsewhere!

Feel free to reach out to Jeremy Lloyd at jlloyd@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

This Lenten season, we’re hosting panel discussions with university pastors, local clergy, spiritual directors and theology faculty. Join us tomorrow (Tuesday) at 10:50 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

This week, we’ll hear from Libby McNay, pastor of groups and formation at Journey Church; Andrew del Rio, assistant professor of philosophy, director of the George Fox University Apologetics Initiative, and faculty fellow for the honors program; Erin Johnson, associate dean for Behavioral Health Sciences and program director for the social work program; and Lane Greenleaf-Perez, lead pastor at Red Hills Church.

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

Ekaterina Lomperis, PhD, 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. Ekaterina 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 Dr. 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 Ekaterina by attending in person. Refreshments will be provided. If you are unable to attend, the event will be live-streamed at this link.

HMS and Suites are hosting a cultural celebration on Wednesday, March 12, 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!

Residents are encouraged, but not required, to bring a dish that is representative of their culture. For those interested in bringing a dish, please fill out this form to receive a confirmation email. Join us to celebrate the amazing diversity at George Fox! All are welcome!

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

The spring Bruin Preview event is just around the corner! Interested in helping out? Sign up to host a visiting student overnight on April 3-4 and showcase what it’s like to be a Bruin! Overnight hosts earn elective SpiL credit and a Chapters gift card. Sign up here.

If you have questions, reach out to Miranda Engstrom (Davidson) at mdavidson@georgefox.edu.

Providence Basecamp is offering a free monthly nutrition series to help you learn, see and do more for your health. Each month, registered dietitians and a professional chef guide you through a nutrition-focused program that includes expert education, live cooking demonstrations and delicious recipes.

With just one registration, you’ll gain access to three great resources: a live nutrition talk, a cooking class, and digital recipes to try at home. Whether you want to improve your meals or simply be inspired, this free series is for you.

Sign up today and take the next step toward better health!

We know that small steps can lead to big changes, and we would love to hear how our wellness programs have supported you along the way. Whether you joined Miles for Meals, Steps into 2024, the Health Assessment, RetireU Challenge, Hygge Challenge, Peace in Motion, or Steps for Peace, your experience can help inspire and improve future wellness initiatives.

Take this short survey between March 10 and 12 to 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 – because every journey deserves a little extra fuel!

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

A question for all administrators and anyone who places orders for lunches, dinners or events through Bon Appetit’s online ordering system, Catertrax: Did you know about the “Save the Date” function?

You can utilize this feature when you know the date of your event, even if you don’t have all the details (such as what you would like to serve). This way, we will be aware of your event, be able to plan staffing accordingly, and know to reach out to you in the future.

Use this link to check it out. If you have any questions about this function, please feel free to reach out to catering@georgefox.edu.

All Stanley tumblers (24 oz., 30 oz., 40 oz.) are 25% off March 10-17 at the Bruin Bookstore. In-store only.

A well-balanced diet rich in nutrients does more than fuel you throughout the day. The foods you consume affect how well you think and resist disease.

To rev up your brain power and your immune system, take a look at the online resources below. Your body and mind will thank you for it.

• Stock your kitchen wisely and make these brain- and immunity-boosting foods part of your daily routine. Once you establish healthy eating habits, you’ll never go back.
• An adequate intake of nutrients helps cells perform their best – and that includes the cells that make up our immune system. Be sure to fill your fridge with these eight foods to support a strong immune system.

The Wellness Committee also invites you to check out this healthy eating pyramid from Harvard University. Use it as the basis for a grocery list every time you go shopping.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting the second weekend of Scholarship Summit on campus today (Friday). With over 200 visitors expected on campus, we are asking George Fox students and employees to help extend the Be Known promise throughout the day. Here’s what you can keep in mind.

• Plan to park at Steve’s Auto, the Morse Lot, or use street parking Friday morning. Guests will be arriving on campus between 7:45 and 8:30 a.m. and will fill all the main campus parking lots.
• Be mindful of guests in your housing area. We will have housing tours circulating through Edwards, Gulley, Pennington, HMS and Newlin from 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Tour groups will be viewing dorm lobbies and a room on the first floor of each dorm.
• Plan for a busier-than-usual Canyon Commons. Guests will be going through the main servery line. If you see a family looking for a spot to sit, invite them to join you!

If you have questions, email visit@georgefox.edu or call Lauren Hill at 503-554-2245.

On Monday, March 10, we will be hosting our spring Nursing Expo in Canyon Commons from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Twenty-eight different hospitals and healthcare companies will be here to meet with our students.

Please encourage students interested in the nursing profession to attend. They will have the opportunity to network, ask questions, and promote themselves to some of the most reputable healthcare companies around.

Contact Wade Witherspoon at wwitherspoon@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Calling all campus Cupids! It’s your chance to shine as the star of our Dating Game! Sign up today to showcase your charm as our next bachelor, bachelorette or contestant, and win a fully paid-for date on us! Don’t miss out on this shot at love! Sign up here.

Explore housing options one putt at a time! Check out living spaces and have some fun along the way! Putt-Putt Housing Preview kicks off in Newlin Hall at 5 p.m. today (Friday).

Each showcased living area will have a putt-putt hole. Complete the course and receive a ticket to the donut truck along with some fun swag.

The Moonlight and Magnolias Spring Formal tickets are on sale this week and next week. Tickets are $20, and we take cash or card. This is a very limited event, so get yours before they are gone. Ticket sales are in Canyon Commons today (Friday) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Check out the Activities Weekly email for more details on upcoming events.

Events coming up:

• Spring Formal: March 15 at 7 p.m. at The Barn at Countryside
• Dating Game: April 4 at 7 p.m. in Bauman
• Escape Room: April 11 at 6 p.m. on campus

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Chess Club is a group of casual chess players who seek to create community by meeting from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the library every Friday.

This week’s Chess Club meeting will include a twist in order for us to prepare for the upcoming tournament. The theme will be Fisher Random style, which means the pieces change position every game.

The Chess Club tournament will be next Saturday, March 15, from 5 to 7 p.m. in Hoover 102. This tournament will be a round robin (everyone plays everyone) Fisher Random tournament.

T-shirts will be awarded to the top players in the event, as well as a raffle winner from the general audience, so that even if you don’t win you can still get a prize.

If you have any questions, please contact Kiernen McTaggart at kmctaggart22@georgefox.edu.

Innovation isn’t just about great ideas, it’s about wise and bold action. Join us for an inspiring talk with Neil Ahlsten, managing partner at 1Flourish Capital, in Stevens 208 at 4 p.m. this Monday, March 10.

Ahlsten will draw on lessons from his time at Google, startup investing and Scripture to explore how wise action, strategic learning and embracing failure can leverage technology into high-impact products. All are welcome to attend this Ignite-sponsored event!

Contact Tamara Wytsma at twytsma@georgefox.edu with any questions.

If your commute to our Portland or Newberg campus involves driving through Sherwood, be advised Highway 99W will be closed this weekend from 9 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, March 7-10, in the middle of Sherwood.

Travelers in both directions of 99W will be detoured between Edy and Elwert roads and should expect long delays and traffic backups. Vehicles will be detoured onto smaller roads west of 99W.

The closure is to allow for work on a 900-foot bicycle and pedestrian bridge over the busy highway just north of the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Elwert Road.

On Monday, March 10, we will be hosting our spring Nursing Expo in Canyon Commons from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Twenty-eight different hospitals and healthcare companies will be here to meet with our students.

Please take this opportunity to network, ask questions, and promote yourself to some of the most reputable healthcare companies around.

Contact Wade Witherspoon at wwitherspoon@georgefox.edu with any questions.