The Daily Bruin

It’s the time of the year when the university’s Animation Club hosts its “Animation Jam” event! Join us anytime between 3 and 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, in Lemmons 4.

Animation students have been working hard on creating animated short films for the Fox Film Festival. They need your help to finish the job! The event is focused around supporting our fellow animators to achieve the deadline for their films. There will be snacks, drinks, music and good times.

Join us to gain real-world introductory experience in operating industry-standard animation software. Your help will speed up the production process – and you will even be credited for your contributions to the film!

Seasoned animators are welcome … and newcomers, too! Even if you have never animated before, we would be happy to have you! We will instruct you with the basics of operating the animation software.

All undergraduate students are welcome to attend! Contact Ryan Riggs at rriggs22@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Dear Seniors,

As graduation approaches, we would love to honor your time on campus! Please fill out this form, where you’ll have the opportunity to share about your George Fox experience, how you’ve changed and grown, and share what’s next in your life!

Along with the form, please reply back to this email with a photo of yourself or to set up an appointment with our university photographer.

Once you complete the form, you will be entered into a drawing for one of three $100 Amazon gift cards!

We will feature all of you on the George Fox website (like this) and some of you on our Instagram page, in our university magazine, and elsewhere!

Please reply to this email if you have any questions.

Thank you for your help with this project!

The Marcom Team

Join us tonight (Wednesday) at 6 p.m. for The Forge of Friendship screening and panel discussion. This J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis documentary will be shown in the screening room of the new Art & Cinematic Arts Building.

Following the film, we will have a panel discussion with the filmmakers moderated by Joel Mayward, assistant professor of Christian ministries, theology and the arts.

Refreshments will be provided.

Please contact Alex Chung at achung@georgefox.edu for more information.

Join the Theology Club and Margaret Fell Scholars today (Wednesday) from noon to 12:50 p.m. in Hoover 104, as we hear from Dr. Kimberly Wanger, an assistant professor of preaching at Princeton Theological Seminary. She will present a lecture titled “Preaching in the Wake of Mass Trauma.”

All are invited to join us! Contact Madeline Jokela at mjokela23@georgefox.edu for more information.

Come join us today (Wednesday) between 11 and 11:30 a.m. for Quaker worship in the chapel, as we gather for a quiet time of waiting on the Lord’s Word and his guidance for our lives.

Following, from 11:30 to 11:35 a.m., Paul Anderson will be turning the pages of The Saint John’s Bible from the “Frontispiece of Matthew” to the “Frontispiece of Mark,” featuring John the Baptist and his ministry.

Please consider serving alongside us at Habitat’s ReStore this Saturday, March 14! We’ll be there between 9:30 a.m. and noon.

Volunteers would be asked to help out with tasks around the thrift store, located at 801 N. Meridian St. Your work would be greatly appreciated!

Sign up here, and contact Chloe Lucas at clucas22@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Stop by the Bruin Community Pantry to inquire about your eligibility for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits tomorrow (Thursday) between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

No appointment is required. For more information, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

The next date they will be on campus will be April 9.

Please note: While DHS has indicated their intention to attend, their participation is ultimately managed and provided by their office. If DHS is unable to attend on the scheduled day and time, this is outside of our control.

Happy Women’s History Month!

Join us for the Her Collective Night Market on Tuesday, March 17, from 7 to 10 p.m. in EHS for a vibrant evening celebrating and uplifting women-owned businesses!

This exciting event will feature a variety of local vendors, showcasing unique products, handmade goods, art, and more. It’s the perfect opportunity to shop small, support women entrepreneurs, and connect with members of the community in a fun and welcoming atmosphere.

Bring your friends, explore incredible businesses, and celebrate the creativity and talent of women in our community.

Interested in showcasing your business? If you would like to be a vendor at the event, please fill out this form to secure your spot. We can’t wait to see you there!

Feel free to reach out to Maliah Aldan at maldan21@georgefox.edu with any questions.

It’s time for escape rooms! Come race against the clock and solve puzzles to find your way out of our escape rooms across campus this Friday, March 13.

We have amazing rooms lined up for you. This event sells out every year and time slots are going quickly, so please sign up as soon as possible to lock in your spot. Sign your team up here to make sure you get your first pick of escape rooms.

Teams and individuals can all sign up. You won’t want to miss this highly requested fun night!

Here are some more events coming up soon:

• Easter Egg Hunt: Friday, April 3, at 6 p.m., in the quad
• Spring Formal: Saturday, April 11, at 8 p.m. at Oaks Park
• Dating Game: Thursday, April 16, at 7 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The Bruin Store will be opening up at 10 a.m. this morning (Wednesday) and closing at 3 p.m. for a software update to our systems. Thank you for understanding.

Want the chance to show a prospective Bruin what being a student at George Fox is like? Sign up to be a Bruin Preview overnight host and get paired with a prospective student for the night!

You’ll get to have dinner with them, attend dorm events, explore Newberg, and show them what Fox is like through your eyes!

This event will run from the evening of Thursday, April 2, until the morning of Friday, April 3. Check out this link to sign up.

As a thank you for hosting, you will receive chapel elective credit as well as an entry into our raffle for the chance to win George Fox merch, gift cards, and more!

For more information, email visit@georgefox.edu.

Elevate your well-being and take the guesswork out of nutrition by visiting Providence Basecamp’s Ask the RD page, a dedicated interactive resource designed to support your journey toward a healthier life.

You have direct access to expert guidance from a registered dietitian who answers community-submitted questions every month on topics ranging from heart-healthy cooking and metabolism to navigating complex dietary guidelines.

Whether you’re looking for tips on better sleep, sustainable weight management, or simply want to search the extensive archive of past nutritional advice, this platform empowers you with evidence-based insights to help you feel your best both at home and at work.

Please join us in celebrating National Social Work Month and receiving the news that our Bachelor of Social Work program has just been reaffirmed for another eight years!

The accreditation process ensures we have met national educational standards for training competent, ethical social workers, and we passed with flying colors! Please join us for refreshments to celebrate this great news this Friday, March 13, between 10 and 11 a.m. in Roberts 215.

We’ll see you there! Contact Kim Rapp at rappk@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Reminder: Thursday is the last day to register for the spring interprofessional education event, scheduled for this Saturday, March 14, from 9 a.m. to noon in Bauman Auditorium!

Dive into enriching group discussions led by facilitators, exploring a compelling case study on “Navigating Addiction and Chronic Pain” that offers a unique chance to apply your expertise across disciplines in an interprofessional environment.

Following the case discussions, there will be a faculty panel discussion, where you’ll have the opportunity to pose questions and gain valuable insights.

You can register here. Registration closes on Thursday at 5 p.m.

The school year is winding down, and summer will be here before you know it!

Before you leave campus for the summer, it’s important to be prepared financially for fall 2026. You may have some outstanding financial aid tasks, and it’s important to start working on those now so you have an accurate picture of your fall balance.

Here are the steps you should complete by May 1:

• Do you want to access federal financial aid? File your 2026-27 FAFSA as soon as possible if you have not done so already.
• Did you use loans this year? Are you planning to use them next year? You can accept or decline your federal Stafford loans today in MyGeorgeFox. (If you change your mind, we can always adjust them later!) Here are some instructions on how to do that. 
• Considering a Parent PLUS Loan or a private loan? Compare the two options here. (Loan applications open May 1!)
• Has your family’s financial situation changed since 2024? If you’ve had a change of circumstance, or if you had a Professional Judgment this year for special circumstances that will continue next year, request a PJ.
• Check your MyGeorgeFox To Do List for any specific tasks we may have assigned you.

Why May 1? Summer is the time to plan how you’re going to make your payment on Aug. 15. We will continue to send reminder emails over the next few months to ensure you complete everything by May 1, so keep an eye on your George Fox email!

Need help? Contact us! We’re available in the office Monday through Friday. You’re welcome to call, email, stop by, or schedule an appointment.

A link to complete The National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) will be emailed to first-year and senior undergraduate students weekly between March 11 and April 8.

If asked, please let students know that these emails from “nsse@nssesurvey.org” are legitimate and encourage them to complete it.

If you have any questions, contact Christine Lawton in the academic affairs office at clawton@georgefox.edu.

First-year students and seniors will receive a legitimate survey from “nsse@nssesurvey.org” on Wednesday, March 11. Please complete the survey!

The National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) is used by several offices on campus to improve student services. Your time on the survey will benefit many!

Thank you! If you have questions, contact Christine Lawton in the academic affairs office at clawton@georgefox.edu.

The Office of Inclusive Excellence is excited to welcome former employee and George Fox alumnus Jesse Cetz to speak on campus on Tuesday, March 17, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101.

Jesse is now a marriage and family therapist at Vista Counseling & Wellness and will be sharing how to have healthy boundaries and navigate difficult conversations. This seminar is open to all faculty, staff and students.

Regardless of your relationship status, join us for a deep dive into honoring self and others through meaningful conversation and boundaries.

Contact Crystal McGowen at cmcgowen@georgefox.edu with any questions.

We’re officially past the midpoint of the semester! It’s common to feel mid-semester burnout or disappointment over midterm results. If you or a traditional undergraduate friend is struggling with fatigue, motivation, or emotional well-being as we head into the second half of the term, Fox360 is a confidential resource to students with support so they can finish strong.

Take a minute to submit a quick, confidential “alert” for a peer, or a self-referral for yourself, at Fox360.georgefox.edu. Concerns can include anything from academic pressure to mental health or social challenges. Your name will not be shared unless you give permission.

The Student Support Network will assign a case manager to connect with students.

Concerns about graduate and AOD students should be communicated to department chairs.

If you have questions or would like more information regarding Fox360, contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu or Jere Witherspoon jwithers@georgefox.edu.

If you are teaching a class, you may be interested in AI tools that can help students master academic content for your courses. NotebookLM is an AI-powered app available to all George Fox students and employees.

Unlike general tools such as ChatGPT or Gemini (which is also free with George Fox accounts), NotebookLM’s interactions are based solely on the material you or your students upload. Users can add almost unlimited digital content to a NotebookLM notebook, including readings, notes, audio recordings, slides, and specific web pages.

Key Features and Pedagogical Relevance

• Studio Tools: Students can use the “Studio” tools to instantly create resources like quizzes, flashcards, visual mind maps, or audio overviews – all derived exclusively from designated course content. This enables students to generate practice quizzes and flashcards that align precisely with course lectures and materials.
• Chat: The chat feature ensures that student questions or instructions receive responses based only on the designated content, grounding their AI interactions in your material.
• Sharing: You can share your notebook – or have students share theirs – with others who have a George Fox email address, supporting collaborative learning or content distribution.

For more information, see this overview from Google or the Complete How-To Guide to NotebookLM from another source. Note that features are frequently updated, so these resources may be slightly out of date but remain helpful.

A caveat: If students find that creating their own learning materials is a more effective way to learn, encourage them to stick with that method!

Contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu to be added as a viewer to a sample NotebookLM notebook.