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The Doctor of Physical Therapy program is conducting a research study, and we’re looking for research participants!

The study will compare the effects of two peak exercise tests for individuals aged 60 to 90. These tests consist of a one-minute sit-to-stand test and a 30-second Wingate bicycle test. We will also be assessing blood lactate levels via finger prick testing to compare between the two tests.

Testing availability will begin Friday, Feb. 23, and will be scheduled per student and participant availability, typically on weekdays, with an emphasis on Friday mornings. If you would like to be considered for this study, please click this link to be taken to a Google intake form.

You will be contacted to discuss further details of this study and determine your eligibility for it. Thank you for supporting our program!

Questions? Please contact Dr. Tyler Whited (supervising professor for this study) at twhited@georgefox.edu.

Do you have stress, aches, pains, or just want to feel relaxed? Come by to get a massage from a Doctor of Physical Therapy student!

Our mission is to improve our community’s health by offering 25-minute discounted massages to students, employees and community members for $25. Massages will take place on Friday, Feb. 23, from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd., in Newberg).

Your contribution will help fund our medical service trip to Uganda. Donations are also welcome; there will be a tip jar on site! You can register for a massage using this Google Form. Thank you for your generosity in supporting our trip!

If you have any questions, reach out to Karlie Stewart at kstewart19@georgefox.edu.

The nursing department warmly invites you to attend Relational Cafe. This three-part event takes a cafe learning style approach to create an engaging and educational atmosphere. Our goal is to empower healthcare students and professionals by strengthening worker well-being. Join us in Canyon Commons for the following events:

• Daily Spiritual Practice for Healthcare Worker Well-being: Friday, March 15, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. 
• Focused Acceptance & Commitment Therapy for Healthcare Worker Well-being: Friday, April 12, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. 
• Focused Acceptance & Commitment Therapy for Healthcare Worker Well-being: Friday, April 26, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. 

Our first event will be presented by Dr. Laye Wilson-Anderson while Dr. Patti Robinson presents on Friday, April 12 and 16. Please note that dinner will cost $12 if you are not on a George Fox meal plan. Be sure to prepare for the event by completing the Values in Action Survey. See additional event details here.

Contact Julie Oyemaja at joyemaja@georgefox.edu to reserve your spot.

Hello, George Fox students! This is Kylie Hull, Erin Yoshitake and Hunter Fujimori. We are senior kinesiology students performing a research project on how gratitude can affect physical and mental health.

If you could please fill out this survey when you have a chance, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much for your help!

Contact Hunter Fujimori at hfujimori20@georgefox.edu with any questions.

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.

Today is our Monday @ Fox visit day. Most high school students do not have school due to the President’s Day holiday, and we are expecting about 100 visitors to be on campus as a result.

Prospective students will participate in a campus tour, visit classes, eat lunch on campus, and tour academic departments of interest. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is asking students and employees to help make visitors feel the Be Known promise during their time on campus.

A few things to note:

• Plan to park in areas outside of the Stevens lot if possible to ensure enough spaces for visitors.
• There will be tours rotating through campus and residence areas at 9 and 10 a.m. as well as 1 and 2 p.m.
• Consider offering a helping hand if visitors need directions or have questions about George Fox.

Feel free to reach out to Miranda Engstrom at mdavidson@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Remember to sign up for the upcoming donor-funded scholarship application workshop, hosted by the Office of Financial Aid and the Academic Resource Center!

The workshop will be held tomorrow (Tuesday) in the ARC (Murdock Library, first floor) from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. There will be a total of 24 individual appointments offered (15 minutes each) for traditional undergraduate students. You must sign up for an appointment in person at the ARC front desk. The deadline to sign up is today (Monday), and no drop-ins will be accepted during the workshop.

You will need to bring a laptop to your appointment. While ARC staff are happy to help you brainstorm your answers, it is best to have a rough draft ready so they can help you with content editing, proofreading, and clarity.

Students who have already completed their applications may edit their answers and resubmit, and are eligible to sign up for this event. All students who initially submitted applications by Feb. 15 will still remain in the Early-Bird Scholarship drawing, even if they resubmit after the early-bird deadline.

If you are unable to attend the event, but still want to work with an ARC consultant, you may schedule an appointment during their normal office hours. The final deadline to apply for our donor-funded scholarships is March 1.

If you have any questions, please contact the financial aid office at finaid@georgefox.edu or visit our office on the second floor of the Stevens Center during our drop-in hours (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.).

Come join the George Fox women’s lacrosse team at our seventh annual Fan Day tomorrow (Saturday) from 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. at the Austin Sports Complex.

Get a chance to meet the players, learn a bit about the sport, compete to win some Bruin gear, and eat some tasty treats. All ages are welcome!

The team will be scrimmaging Lewis & Clark at noon, and Fan Day activities will start after the scrimmage. We are so grateful for our fans and can’t wait to see you all there!

Contact Jen Preap at jpreap@georgefox.edu or Emma Fanger at efanger@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Tune in to Nationwide webinars to hear experts tackle important questions to consider as you plan for retirement. Click here to get the information on upcoming sessions (please note updated link from yesterday’s announcement).

Questions? Please feel free to reach out to Aga Kaspryzk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.

Join the grant support team on Tuesday, March 12, from noon to 1 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101 to explore the roles and responsibilities of a grant administrator. The grant administrator typically supports faculty or staff members who have won grants.

Key topics covered include:

• Roles and responsibilities
• Budget tracking
• Purchasing
• Timekeeping

Feel free to suggest additional topics or questions. Kindly RSVP by March 8 by emailing Leanna Smith, director of corporate, foundation & government relations, at leannas@georgefox.edu

Please contact Leanna at the above email address with any questions.

Enjoy your break, Bruins! If you need to stop by during the break, the bookstore will be open during these hours:

• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 15
• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 16

Next week, we will return to our regular hours: Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Good luck to all the Bruin athletes competing this week!

Feel free to contact Tim Forsyth at tforsyth@georgefox.edu with any questions.

This Monday is our Monday @ Fox visit day. Most high school students do not have school due to the Presidents Day holiday, and we are expecting about 100 visitors to be on campus as a result.

Prospective students will participate in a campus tour, visit classes, eat lunch on campus, and tour academic departments of interest. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is asking students and employees to help make visitors feel the Be Known promise during their time on campus.

A few things to note:

• Plan to park in areas outside of the Stevens lot if possible to ensure enough spaces for visitors.
• There will be tours rotating through campus and residence areas at 9 and 10 a.m. as well as 1 and 2 p.m.
• Consider offering a helping hand if visitors need directions or have questions about George Fox.

Feel free to reach out to Miranda Engstrom at mdavidson@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Tune in to this webinar to hear retirement expert Kristalin Kingsley present about important questions to consider as you plan for retirement. Take a look at appropriate asset allocation, distribution ages, and options. Click here to join.

Questions? Please feel free to reach out to Aga Kaspryzk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.

Providence members can take advantage of these amazing deals for big savings this February.

Featured deals:

• Coho Oceanfront Lodge: Need a getaway? Save 10% off best available rate.
• Barre3 – Portland: Members save $15 off 10 class packages.
• Epic Wellness NW: Save $15 on 60-minute facials, massages, and infrared sauna sessions.
• Crunch Fitness: Enjoy waived enrollment fees on Peak Results memberships.
• TurboTax: It’s tax season! Save up to 20% off tax services.
• Tiqets: Check out a plethora of museums and attractions worldwide with 10% off tickets.
• Tuft & Paw: Score 25% savings off cat litter.

Log in here to start saving today.

The George Fox football program is looking for two candidates to help film during spring football practices. These practices are held Mondays through Thursdays starting March 11 and will take place from 7 to 9 p.m.

Candidates must qualify for Federal Work Study in order to fill the positions. Applications are available through Handshake.

For more information on these positions, please contact Austin Shadbolt at asadbolt@georgefox.edu.

Grab your bears – we’ll see you tomorrow (Friday) at 6 p.m. for our annual Teddy Bear Toss!

You can either bring a new stuffed animal to toss or purchase one at the ticket table for the women’s basketball game. Following the women’s game, we invite you to stay and join us in honoring our men’s basketball seniors before their 8 p.m. tipoff.

Don’t forget to rock your Bruin Blue for a senior night Blue Out, and get ready to toss your teddy bear during halftime!

Tickets can be purchased at the door or online using this link. Students, faculty and staff have free entry with a George Fox ID.

If you have any questions, please contact Jenéa Walters at jshoemaker@georgefox.edu.

Do you have any neck or upper-back pain? Our physical therapy students (along with licensed clinicians) will have a chance to evaluate your neck and upper back and set you up for success while getting you back to what you want/love to do!

The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program will host a DPT patient evaluation day from 8 to 11:30 a.m. on Monday, March 11, in the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd).

If you would like to participate/sign up/want more information, please email Li-Zandre Philbrook at lphilbrook@georgefox.edu for a spot. This will be a free event.

The marketing communications team is looking for a few third-, fourth-, sixth- or seventh-grade kids to participate in a video promoting teaching programs at George Fox. We’ll be asking them questions about a teacher who’s made an impact on them – what they learned from their teacher, etc. Our video shoot is scheduled for this Monday, Feb. 19 (Presidents Day).

Filming will take place on campus and take less than 30 minutes. If you have a child who would be interested in participating, please email Rachel Brumfield at rbrumfield@georgefox.edu.

Join us at the City of Stars Banquet: A Jazz Swing Dance Night on Friday, Feb. 23!

Reserve your table for live music, delicious dining, and swing dance lessons. A table seats eight to 10 people; if your group has fewer than eight, you may be seated with another party. Formal attire is recommended. Don’t miss the swingin’ fun! Book your spot now!

Are you looking for love? Or maybe just a free dinner with a pretty cool person? Student Activities is looking for participants to be a part of our Dating Game, scheduled to take place at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 1, in Bauman Auditorium! Click the link to sign up.

Here is a rundown of campus events coming up soon:

• Jazz Swing Night: Friday, Feb. 23, at 8:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons
• The Dating Game: Friday, March 1, at 7 p.m. in Bauman
• Throwback Dance: Friday, March 8, at 7p.m. in Stevens
• Escape Rooms: Friday, March 15, TBD

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

And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. The greatest of these is love (1 Corinthians 13:13). Happy Valentine’s Day! Did you know that February is American Heart Month? In the spirit of love, join the wellness committee in extending love to ourselves and others by adopting heart-healthy habits.

Read the February Wellness Newsletter for tips and resources to improve your physical, spiritual, social, and emotional heart health.

This is an open invitation to discuss student government (otherwise known as the Associated Student Community, or ASC). This group helps the institution understand the undergraduate community while providing resources and seeking to advocate to be change agents in and for the community. The different roles are varied and can be found here.

Each year, these individuals are voted into their roles. The election season begins in a few weeks and will gear up in March. ASC will send out additional details in the coming days.

In the meantime, if you would like to speak about the roles and the aspirations of the student government, Associate Dean of Students Dave Johnstone would be happy to do so over coffee or a meal! Costs will be fully covered. 

Feel free to reach out to David at djohnsto@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.