The Daily Bruin

Hello Bruins! As a real-world application project for Psychology 485, we are collecting information through this survey about stressors and if the George Fox population would be interested in an app called “Joyages.”

This app has many ways of helping mitigate stress, such as journaling and helpful videos. We would greatly appreciate your feedback to see if it would be helpful campus-wide.

We are looking for feedback from as many students and employees as possible. Thank you!

Questions? Contact Carter Smith (carters19@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.

Disability & Accessibility Services would like to recommend a podcast, entitled “Creating Successful Learning Experiences for Students Who Identify as Neurodiverse,” given by Dr. Siva priya Santhanam.

If you want to learn more about neurodiverse individuals’ experiences, such as those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and more, this a great introduction. The podcast also includes some attainable adjustments that can be made to classes or experiences before they start to make them more accessible to all individuals.

Want to discuss this further? Join a follow-up conversation with DAS on Wednesday, April 14, from 11 a.m. to noon on Zoom. We’ll discuss the podcast and brainstorm ways to make classes and other campus experiences more accessible to neurodiverse individuals.

Questions? Contact Andrea Byerley at abyerley@georgefox.edu.

The Resilience Builders psychology class is working on creating a mentorship program for incoming freshmen, and we would love your input. Please fill out this survey.

By filling out this survey you are not committing to anything, just providing us with more information. Thank you!

Questions? Contact Grace Emhoff (gemhoff20@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.

Attention graduating seniors! Have you considered the advantages of earning your MBA? And were you aware you can earn your MBA at George Fox in just 11 months right here on our Newberg campus?

Next week, we’re hosting a series of information meetings to go over our full-time MBA program and address any questions you might have. And you don’t need to be a business major or minor to attend. For those who haven’t taken business courses here at Fox, we’ll work with you to prepare you for the program!

Join us at any of the following information meetings:

• Tuesday, April 13, at 11 a.m., in Hoover 102
• Thursday, April 15, at 6 p.m., on Zoom (link is sent upon registration)
• Friday, April 16, at noon, in Hoover 102

Please register for any of the meetings at this link so we can look forward to you joining us. Questions? Contact Megan Bos, full-time MBA admissions counselor, at mbos@georgefox.edu.

The Bruin Community Pantry food bank will be open during the summer with new hours starting Monday, May 3. If you are going to be around this summer and would like to volunteer, please contact Jere Witherspoon. 

Hours are flexible with early evening options available. The hours of operation are set based on the volunteer’s availability.

Questions? Contact Jere at bruincommunitypantry@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2316.

Spring semester is almost over, and it is the perfect time to complete Financial Aid Verification and the “To Do” List items for 2021-22, listed in your MyGeorgeFox portal, while you are still on campus!

Financial Aid “To Do” List items will keep some of your financial aid for the 2021-22 school year from disbursing to your student account, so don’t delay in turning those in.

We are here to help clear these barriers, so just reach out to us if you have any questions!

Financial Aid (finaid@georgefox.edu, 503-554-2302, fa.georgefox.edu)

Considering a career in PT? Join the Exercise Science Club for a presentation from Megan Bos about the DPT program at Fox next Tuesday, April 13, at 7 p.m. in Roberts 117.

Megan will be talking about the admissions process and answering any questions you might have. Snacks will be provided!

Questions? Contact Karlie Stewart (kstewart19@georgefox.edu).

Welcome to spring! April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and the George Fox Sexual Misconduct CARE Team is hoping to bring more attention and education to this on campus.

We will be holding a virtual event featuring survivor, educator and wellness coach Brittany Piper. Brittany uses her story of adversity, resilience, and triumph to empower and inspire audiences to take brave action in their own lives and communities.

Brittany will be sharing on:

• Rape Culture: A Survivor’s Perspective
• From Hardship to Leadership: Transforming Pain into Progress
• After the Assault: Healing Through Self-Care for Survivors and Their Peers

This event will be held tomorrow (Friday) at 6 p.m. over Zoom. The Zoom link will be provided directly to you through email. Please fill out this Google Form if you are interested in attending.

We look forward to learning alongside you! Questions or concerns? Please contact Amanda Nguyen (anguyen18@georgefox.edu).

Ending today (Thursday), all Champion brand merchandise is 20% off at the Bruin Store and online. We also have two full racks of tees under $10, and all Closet Project items are $1.

We take donations for the Closet Project year round, and are in need of clean dress clothes, denim, women’s tops, men’s jackets, and blazers. Please bring donations by the Bruin Store during business hours. The Closet Project was started by the Bruin Store team as an initiative to bring affordable professional attire to our students.

As students have gotten more involved, and become excited about donating, our inventory has expanded into athletic gear, wardrobe basics (T-shirts, tank tops, denim, etc.), and jackets. Each item is sold at $1. All sales from the Closet Project are donated back to the Bruin Community Pantry, so this is a great way to both give back and put our students first.

Faculty, staff and families are welcome to shop the Closet Project as well. We would love to have you benefit from this project and support the Bruin Community Pantry at the same time.

Questions? Contact Paige Jacobs (pjacobs@georgefox.edu).

Ending today (Thursday), all Champion brand merchandise is 20% off at the Bruin Store and online. We also have two full racks of tees under $10, and all Closet Project items are $1.

We take donations for the Closet Project year-round and are in need of clean dress clothes, denim, women’s tops, men’s jackets, and blazers. Please bring donations by the Bruin Store during business hours. All sales from the Closet Project are donated back to the Bruin Community Pantry, so this is a great way to both give back and put your fellow students first.

The due date for rental books is rapidly approaching! As soon as you are done with your textbooks, please bring them to the Bruin Store for check-in. If you have books that you purchased but will no longer need, take advantage of our buyback program to see if we can give you cash for your books.

Questions? Contact Paige Jacobs (pjacobs@georgefox.edu).

Are you experiencing Achilles tendon pain? Have you ever been diagnosed with Achilles tendinopathy and still having trouble? If so, you may qualify to participate in the Achilles tendon research study conducted by the doctor of physical therapy department.

Research will be conducted on Wednesday, April 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. in Roberts Center’s Room 202.

Please email eboon19@georgefox.edu for more information and sign-up details.

We are looking for graduating seniors to fill out this survey for an article in The Crescent that reflects on your years at Fox.

Questions? Contact Anika Perry (perrya20@georgefox.edu) or write ieagan20@georgefox.edu.

To all eligible juniors and sophomores, if you haven’t already, please sign up for your Juniors Abroad trip before this Sunday, April 11, at 11:59 p.m.

Questions? Contact Center for Study Abroad (studyabroadcenter@georgefox.edu).

The theatre program invites all students and employees with an itch for acting to take our new acting class (THEA 205: Acting Studio) next year. The class will be Mondays and Wednesdays from 1 to 2:50 p.m. and is designed for all theatre lovers regardless of experience.

Whether you are interested in learning the fundamentals of acting or sharpening your current acting skill-set, this class is designed to take your work as an actor to the next level of excellence.

Students will engage in fun acting games, rigorous training, the performance of scenes, the study of acting theories, and critical analysis of performance throughout the semester. This course is a great stepping stone for all individuals interested in being part of George Fox’s co-curricular theatre program of the future!

We have 16 spots available. Questions? Contact Rhett Luedtke, professor of theatre, at rluedtke@georgefox.edu.

The Comic Book Club is looking for officers to lead its club next year! This is an awesome opportunity to gain valuable leadership experience and learn more about the world of comics! It is easy to manage and lots of guidance will be provided!

Interested? Contact Ethan Whitted (ewhitted17@georgefox.edu).

Campus Recreation is hosting our annual Bruin Boulder Bash tomorrow (Friday) from 4 to 9 p.m.! This is a fun-filled climbing competition for all experience levels. We will have men’s and women’s divisions in beginner, intermediate, and advanced categories.

There will be prizes, swag, and great community! This year, we will also have a lounge with games and activities for climbers and spectators to engage in while you wait to climb. To climb, please sign up for a one-hour time slot here. 

Questions? Contact AJ Heil (aheil@georgefox.edu).

The university’s theatre department invites the George Fox community to its spring music theatre adventure, Parables: A Theatrical Installation, to be presented live on campus April 8-11 and April 15-18, and both live and virtually April 15-18.

Live performances are free and are scheduled at 7:30 and 9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, April 8-10 and April 15-17, and on both Sundays at 7:30 p.m. only. We will meet at the amphitheater on campus to begin the live shows.

Please be aware that live shows are available only to on-campus students and employees. If you are interested in picking up a ticket for a live show, contact Kathy Harris (kharris@georgefox.edu) in the theatre department.

The virtual performances will be presented at 7:30 p.m. each night between April 15 and 18. You may pick up your free tickets at this link.

Synopsis: 

Boy and Girl meet.
Boy and Girl love.
Boy and Girl strive to become better.
Then the world becomes better, too.
Or does it?

In this time of isolation and division, we are examining the lessons from our favorite stories. Inspired by well-known parables/fables/allegories and the bestseller The Alchemist, the George Fox theatre ensemble experiments with how to create meaning during a pandemic.

Traveling through our gorgeous campus, we invite you to come and experience a new type of storytelling that makes familiar stories anew. Will you join our journey as we search for a language that all people understand?

To learn more, visit the theatre’s Current Season page. Questions? Contact Kathy Harris (kharris@georgefox.edu).

It’s NCAA DIII Week, and we’d like to share our appreciation for all of you cheering on your Bruins week in and week out!

Stop by the quad today (Wednesday) between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. for snacks, games and prizes.

While you’re there, take a minute to write thank you notes to professors, mentors, coaches, or anyone else you’d like to send a little gift of appreciation. Students, faculty and staff are welcome!

Contact Jenéa Shoemaker (jshoemaker@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Welcome to the first full week of Steps for Success from Wellness Wednesdays! We hope you are enjoying the walks and sunshine. This week we will focus on the physical benefits of walking. Don’t forget to keep track of your steps or walking time, stay hydrated, and treat your feet right.

Stay motivated and take photos of yourself walking to have a chance to be included in the end-of-event summary collection. Next week we will find out more about the impact of walking on your mental well-being. Stay tuned!

Also next week, Steps for Success is hosting a couple of mini walking events on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 13-14, at noon. You can sign up here. Please note: We only have openings for 15 people per day, so this will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be a surprise awaiting for those who sign up!

Questions? Contact Aga Luptak at aluptak@georgefox.edu.

The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) invites all George Fox undergrad students to a fun evening of creativity in the Maker Hub!

On Friday, April 9, from 7 to 9 p.m., join us to design and create T-shirts and laser engravings. We will have limited free T-shirts and laser engraving materials on a first-come, first-served basis.

Snacks and drinks will be provided, and we will be playing a movie! Please fill out this form to sign up. Questions? Contact Elizabeth Wilson (erainville17@georgefox.edu).