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Doctor of psychology students are conducting a research study on the dating patterns of undergraduate students at George Fox. Specifically, we are looking at how undergraduate students are meeting their partners (online, in-person, mutual friends/family, dating apps, etc.) and how satisfied partnered individuals are in their relationships.

We are looking for partnered individuals and individuals who are actively seeking a romantic relationship to complete our survey! Requirements:

• 18+ years of age
• Enrolled as an undergraduate student at George Fox
• Either in a romantic relationship or actively seeking a romantic partner

There are no requirements for length of time you’ve been in your current relationship or type of relationship (i.e., married, dating, etc.). For individuals seeking a romantic relationship, there are no requirements regarding dating history. Use this link to participate.

If you choose to participate, your responses will be completely anonymous and will be used solely for the purpose of our research project. Questions or concerns should be directed to either Lia McLanahan, MA, at lmclanahan19@georgefox.edu or Dr. Greg Fischer, PhD, at gfischer@georgefox.edu.

You’re invited to join us for an off-campus “Away with God” retreat during spring break on Friday, March 21, through Sunday, March 23.

These retreats are thoughtfully designed for a small group of 10 to 12 students. Participants can expect to enter into a slower pace to engage in various spiritual practices that refresh their mind, body and spirit. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to create connections with fellow students and staff, fostering a sense of community and support.

You must fill out this application to express interest in attending. You will receive a confirmation email to let you know you’ve been selected to attend, and then you will secure your spot with $20. The $20 covers food, lodging and transportation. The last day to sign up is this Friday, March 7.

If you have questions, reach out to Cyndi Murillo at cmurillo@georgefox.edu.

The Moonlight and Magnolias Spring Formal tickets go on sale this 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—dates are subject to change if we sell out.

• Tuesday, March 4, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, March 5, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Thursday, March 6, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Friday, March 7, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m

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

Events coming up:

Putt-Putt Golf Housing Night: March 7 at 5 p.m. in the living areas
Spring Formal: March 15 at 7 p.m. at The Barn at Countryside
Dating Game: April 4 at 7 p.m. in Bauman

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Is there someone at George Fox who has made a difference in your college experience? Someone who ignited a spark that made you want to learn more than you thought you could, someone who walked alongside you during a difficult season, someone who has been a mentor? Take a moment to write an email, e-card, or traditional “thank you” card to that professor, RA, tutor, supervisor, or other influential person. Try to be specific as you describe how this person has contributed to your life. Students in Newberg can stop by the ARC to pick up a blank card.

Advising appointments for next year are starting this week. Make sure you’re ready for your appointment by taking the following steps TODAY!

• Review any holds on your account that might prevent you from registering in MyGeorgeFox > Tasks > Holds
• Add courses to your Shopping Cart in preparation for meeting with your advisor. Check out these instructions, and be sure to check Shopping Cart in step 8.

Please note that 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! More info here.
• 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 advisor.

Join us tomorrow (Wednesday) at 5:30 p.m. in the IRC to hear Tyler Monk’s powerful storytelling and spoken word! Chapel credit is available, so we hope to see you there!

Monk is a former Division 1 athlete, first-generation college graduate, and entrepreneur from inner-city Portland. He knows firsthand what it means to overcome obstacles, and now he travels the country sharing his story and helping others develop a winning mindset.

As the founder of The Underdog Mentality, Tyler uses storytelling, spoken word, and real-life strategies to inspire students, leaders, and organizations to reach their full potential. His approach focuses on resilience, emotional intelligence, and overcoming the odds.

Contact Meklit Wakjira at mwakjira21@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Summer Online is a great way to get ahead without sacrificing your summer. You can register for up to three courses, which run from June 2 to July 27.

Five reasons to sign up this summer:

1. Save time. Earn full credits in eight weeks – half the length of a normal class.
2. Save money. Summer Online courses are less than half the price of traditional undergraduate classes.
3. Stay flexible. Watch lectures and complete assignments when it’s convenient for you, thanks to an online asynchronous format.
4. Learn from experts. Courses are taught by real professors, and our Be Known promise applies online, too. 
5. Get ahead. Create space in your fall schedule, and stay on track to graduate in four years (or less!).

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

Do you like showing others ways to be a more effective and efficient student? Do your friends always come to you to look over their papers before they turn them in? Do you have a GPA above 3.0?

If you answered yes to these questions, you might have a future as an ARC consultant in the Academic Resource Center. We are interested in students from any major, not just English!

Applications for the 2025-26 academic year are due this Thursday, March 6! Application instructions and additional information are available on Handshake.

Contact Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

DPT students are conducting a research study on how people 50 years and older get up from the floor, called, “A Biomechanical Analysis of the Floor Transfer in Community-Dwelling Older Adults”.

These are the requirements to participate in our study:

• 50-plus years of age
• Lives independently or in an assisted living facility
• Able to walk independently at least 15 feet with or without an assistive device
• Willing to take a cognitive test
• Willing to attempt to get up from a chair and from the floor
• Does not have a diagnosis of a neurological condition or a current illness or health issue that would make performing study activities unsafe.

If you choose to participate and meet the above criteria, you’ll come to the university’s Medical Sciences Building on Werth Boulevard, where we will ask you to sign an informed consent form, answer questions on a questionnaire, perform a short mental status examination, and have your vitals (blood pressure and heart rate) taken. Depending on the results of these assessments, you may or may not be eligible for the study.

If you are eligible, you will continue the single testing session that will last approximately one hour. You will fill out questionnaires and be asked to stand up from a chair without using your arms and get up from the floor. You will not be paid for being in this study or reimbursed for any travel costs.

You are able to stop participation in the study at any time and for any reason. No information that would identify you will be made public, and we do not feel there is more than minimal risk associated with this study.

If you’re interested in participating, the next step is to schedule an appointment for testing. To do so, please call 503-554-2463 or email Lyndsay Stutzenberger at lstutzenberger@georgefox.edu.

Today is the last day for 20% off Champion-brand clothing at the Bruin Bookstore (in-store and online), including hoodies, T-shirts, sweatpants and crewnecks.

Do you want to act on stage or join theatre but don’t know where to start? Then we have the perfect show for you! George Fox’s theatre department is putting on its annual Second Stage performances this spring, and auditions are just around the corner!

Second Stage will include two one-act shows this year, completely put on by students. Rehearsals are flexible to your schedule, and with only two performances, it will give you the taste of what being in a production can look like without a major time commitment.

Auditions will be tomorrow (Wednesday) from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. in EHS 125. Click here for more information about auditions, and click here to sign up for an audition time.

Please email Em Busch at ebusch22@georgefox.edu if you have any questions. We hope to see you there!

You’re invited to join us for an off-campus “Away with God” retreat during spring break on Friday, March 21, through Sunday, March 23.

These retreats are thoughtfully designed for a small group of 10 to 12 students. Participants can expect to enter into a slower pace to engage in various spiritual practices that refresh their mind, body and spirit. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to create connections with fellow students and staff, fostering a sense of community and support.

You must fill out this application to express interest in attending. You will receive a confirmation email to let you know you’ve been selected to attend, and then you will secure your spot with $20. The $20 covers food, lodging and transportation. The last day to sign up is this Friday, March 7.

If you have questions, reach out to Cyndi Murillo at cmurillo@georgefox.edu.

Doctor of physical therapy students are seeking individuals 18 to 45 years of age to figure out the effects of lower body strength on the ability to recover from a loss of balance and how people step when they lose their balance.

If you meet the study criteria, you will be asked to attend one testing session where you will be made to lose your balance multiple times in a safety harness while performing a squat task and have your ankle, knee and hip strength tested while sitting. Your participation in this study will involve approximately 60 minutes of time.

If interested, please contact Gabe Haberly, PhD, CSCS (ghaberly@georgefox.edu, 503-554-2941) or Lyndsay Stutzenberger, PT, DPT, PhD, CEEAA (lstutzenberger@georgefox.edu, 503-554-2463).

Are you currently enrolled in a graduate program (either master’s or doctoral level) and a parent or currently pregnant? If so, please consider participating in this research study examining the experience of parenting while in graduate school. Both male and female participants are needed.

A free meal and free temporary childcare will be provided for in-person participation in this research. Please follow this link to register for participation.

This study is being conducted as part of a PsyD dissertation with IRB approval. Please direct any questions or concerns to the principal investigator, Hailie Floch, at hfloch22@georgefox.edu.

Wednesday Run Club is moving from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This change makes it easier to fit a run into your day without the early morning wake-up. Join us in the afternoon for a great run, good company and a strong finish to your day.

See you at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the Hadlock Student Center! Sign up here.

We are excited to announce George Fox’s proposed Math Community Club, an organization that will promote fellowship and community-building among those who enjoy mathematical play, exploration, discussion, etc. The club will host events like themed games, competitions, presentations and educational outreach.

Our goal is to foster a Christ-centered environment where students build meaningful relationships with one another while exploring the world of mathematics and data analytics. Through collaboration, creativity, and intellectual growth, we aim to inspire each other to think critically, act with integrity, and serve with passion as we grow together in both knowledge and community.

If you would like to acknowledge your support for this club, please fill out this one-minute form and leave a signature that will contribute to the student body support needed to make the Math Community Club a reality.

Thank you for helping our George Fox community grow. See you soon at one of our events!

Come thrift and sell at Hadlock’s flea market on Sunday, March 9! This is a great opportunity to buy second-hand items and sell your own cool finds and declutter your closet. A free-for-all pile will be available for donations, and credit will be given to use at vendor booths for each item you donate.

Use this link for information on being a vendor and selling your stuff at this event!

Dear Faculty: Join Jill Jamison and her brown-bag learning group at noon on Tuesday, March 11, in Hoover 150 as they reflect on their experiences with Cooperative Learning and offer faculty a chance to discuss small ways they could add more cooperative elements in the last month of the spring term.

Starting in the fall 2025 semester, GFD Cornerstone courses will be held in two eight-week sessions each semester. This means that if you sign up for a GFD Cornerstone course, it could start and end on one of the following dates:

• Session 1: Aug. 25 to Oct. 19, 2025
• Session 2: Oct. 20 to Dec. 12, 2025

Because these courses will be eight weeks instead of 16 weeks long, the pace will be more accelerated than an in-person Cornerstone course – so be ready to engage with the content and keep a close eye on the weekly deadlines.

Check out this short video for more info!

When registering for classes next year, be sure to pay attention to which session you sign up for and plan accordingly!

Two more volunteers are needed to help cover the chapel as a chapel monitor for Scholarship Summit next Friday, March 7. Click here to read more and sign up! The open slots are at 10 a.m. and noon.

Questions? Ask Miranda at mdavidson@georgefox.edu