The Daily Bruin

Interested in rock climbing? Want to meet cool people and score an 8 oz. Yeti? Join your fellow faculty and staff Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from around 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Hadlock climbing wall!

All levels of experience are welcome. This is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy an exhilarating sport in a safe environment while mingling with folks from different departments and offices on campus. Hurry in for your free Yeti while supplies last; they will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis.

See you at the wall! Email David Martinez at dmartinez@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Discover incredible deals on new and used recreation gear during our biannual Gearage Sale! Hadlock is hosting the sale Monday through Friday this week during regular hours (6 a.m. to 11 p.m.).

From camping equipment to exercise gear, water-sports essentials, climbing supplies and more, we’ve got something for everyone. Whether you are upgrading or trying something new, don’t miss out on big savings!

Correction: The Bruin Bookstore iPad flash sale will be online only. Buy a 10th-generation iPad for $249 on Monday, March 17.

Join the Fencing Club this Sunday, March 16, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the large Hadlock fitness studio as we teach the basics of basics of HEMA (historical european martial arts) longsword.

We will cover basic stances, strikes and grappling techniques! We prioritize safety, so we will be using synthetic and plastic training swords. No prior experience is necessary – we are a beginner-friendly club. Wearing athletic clothes and bringing a water bottle is recommended.

The Disability and Accessibility Services (DAS) office is conducting a survey to assess the campus culture for undergraduate students with disabilities attending in-person courses at the Newberg campus. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey – your insight and feedback help the DAS office and other campus partners to cultivate an inclusive environment for students with disabilities.

The survey is anonymous and should take five to ten minutes to complete.

If you have any questions or need assistance with completing this survey, please contact DAS at das@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2448. Thank you for sharing your opinions and experiences!

Join the Math Community Club in celebrating Pi Day today (Friday) from 2 to 4 p.m. Calculate Pi and eat pie! This event will take place on the Klages patio, weather permitting. If it’s raining, we’ll be inside Klages near the math offices.

If you have any questions, reach out to amandah@georgefox.edu.

Full-time faculty: We are inviting the George Fox faculty community to submit proposals for a nine-month teaching and learning project. The proposals can draw on any area of teaching and learning pedagogy that has widespread appeal to both graduate and undergraduate faculty from a range of disciplines. The project should build a learning community around a particular topic, approach or methodology that is timely, relevant and evidence-based.

Through this investment, we hope to cultivate a community of practice that prepares students spiritually, academically and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity and serve with passion.

• Timeline: The project should launch over the summer or early fall (no later than mid-September). We expect work to take place over fall and/or spring semester with a summative component occurring in late spring.
• Selection Criteria: Academic Affairs and Faculty Development will select one project that best supports missional and student-learning objectives, draws on evidence-based practices, and demonstrates the most feasibility.
• Award Amount: Up to $5,000.
• Deadline: Friday, March 21 (notification of award will be in early April).

Submit your proposals on this form. If you have any questions, please email rwinslow@georgefox.edu.

Looking for a summer job? Applications are officially open to work as an intern in the admissions office this summer! The undergraduate admissions office will be hiring two full-time interns to work on a variety of admissions-related tasks.

Interns will develop their skills in public speaking, data management, critical thinking and more. This position sets students up for professional growth and mentorship and offers them valuable experience working in an office environment.

Applications are due by Monday, April 7, at 8 a.m. Apply on Handshake.

Direct any questions to Miranda Engstrom (Davidson) at mdavidson@georgefox.edu.

The Bruin Bookstore will be having a one-day flash sale Monday, March 17. Buy a 10th-generation iPad for $249 in-store or online.

Looking for a fun but educational elective for next year? The Department of Communication Studies is offering several classes that are not only fun, but will also help you improve your communication skills.

This fall, we will offer Interpersonal Communication (COMM 210) and Gender and Communication (COMM 410). In the spring, we will offer Interpersonal Communication again, as well as Health Communication (COMM 485). There are no prerequisites for any of these classes.

Questions? Reach out to Kevin Jones at kevinj@georgefox.edu.

We need non-musicians to participate in our senior kinesiology research study on hand dexterity. If you do not play an instrument, we would be very appreciative if you took the time to fill out our form and participate in our study.

Fill out this form to join our study. Involvement in this study will include filling out this form, which will take five minutes or less, and coming to the George Fox Kinesiology Lab for a 30-minute testing session.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Mandy Holyfield (mholyfield22@georgefox.edu) or Hannah Mathis (hmathis22@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 the George Fox Rocket Team in watching the total lunar eclipse tonight (Thursday) at 10 p.m. in Wood-Mar 110. During a lunar eclipse, the Earth moves between the Sun and Moon, blocking most of the Sun’s light from reaching the Moon and turning it a dark red color.

There will be cherry pie and gluten-free strawberry pie available on a first-come, first-served basis. If it is clear enough, we will watch from outside, but if visibility is an issue due to weather, we will watch on a screen.  Bring a friend, and let’s celebrate this unique occurrence together!

For any questions you may have, please contact rocketteam@georgefox.edu.

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.