The Daily Bruin

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

The university community is invited to attend this year’s Dalton Lecture, “Engineering Trustworthiness: How Understanding Brokenness Helps Us Move Towards Wholeness,” on Monday, March 10, at 7:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

The Dalton Lecture Series welcomes Dr. Wattacheril, a physician, scientist and inventor who continues to develop innovative ways to integrate spiritual tools into healthcare. She is an associate professor of medicine and the director of the Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) program at Columbia University Medical Center.

She will explore a physician-scientist’s perspective on making meaning out of suffering, broadening our understanding of what it truly means to care for others, and teaching, inspiring and implementing the most valuable dimensions of science and healthcare. This lecture is free and open to the public. Chapel credit is available.

Our servant engineering team is working on a new product to improve people’s experience of the outdoors. If you are able, please fill out this short survey to help with our research.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Henry Johnson at hjohnson22@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.

All are welcome to the guest lecture, “The Sweet Poison of the False Infinite: C.S. Lewis, Elon Musk, and Longtermism,” next Friday, March 7, at 2 p.m. in Hoover 203.

This event will be hosted by the C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien Student Society. The speech will be given by Aidan Arthur, who did research in this area for his Richter Scholars grant in 2024. Snacks will be provided. A Q&A session will follow the presentation.

If you have any questions, contact Colton Kirby at ckirby22@georgefox.edu.

AI is quickly becoming embedded in our lives. Take a few minutes to explore how AI tools can help students engage with their materials while avoiding common pitfalls that can hamper effective learning.

Bring your lunch (and some friends!) and join us in Canyon Commons 103 this Monday, March 3, from 11:10 to 11:45 a.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.

This session is targeted toward students, but employees are welcome to attend.

Contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu with any questions.

AI is quickly becoming embedded in our lives. Take a few minutes to explore how AI tools can help you engage with your materials while avoiding common pitfalls that can hamper effective learning.

Bring your lunch (and some friends!) and join us in Canyon Commons 103 from 11:10 to 11:45 a.m. this Monday, March 3.

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 at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu with any 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!

This is the last week to apply for round one of interviews for the 2025-26 admissions internship. Applications are due Monday, March 3, at 9 a.m. This is a paid internship for work-study and non-work-study students and offers a fantastic opportunity to build skills and develop professionally!

Applications can be found on Handshake using this link. Questions can be directed to Katie McVae at kstensether@georgefox.edu.

Midterm grades provide an accurate picture of students’ academic progress so far this semester. Midterm grade entry starts Saturday, March 1, and ends on Wednesday, March 5.

Students are to follow these instructions to check their midterm grades in MyGeorgeFox. If you are a professor who has not yet given a midterm grade by Wednesday night, students are being instructed to check Canvas or contact you to find out where they stand in that course.

Students who are earning a D or an F at midterm should meet with their professor to discuss what they can do to improve their grade. If it is unlikely the student will pass, they are to contact their CAP coach and financial aid counselor as soon as possible to discuss the consequences of withdrawing from a class. Some students should not withdraw from any classes due to VA benefits or other factors.

If a student withdraws from a class, they should contact their CAP Coach to discuss their class schedule for future semesters.

The last day to withdraw from a class without a graded responsibility is Sunday, April 28. If students are not likely to pass a class, withdrawing earlier might help them be more successful in their other classes. If they withdraw from a class, their transcript will show a “W” and the course will not affect their GPA. If they do not withdraw and receive an F in the course, their GPA will suffer.

Information about withdrawing from a class can be found on this web page; instructions for withdrawing from a class can be found there as well.

Academic resources for students are easily accessible on campus:

• Academic Resource Center
• Services for Tutoring

Students who fail all of their classes may have their financial aid package affected. If they have federal financial aid and are not passing any classes, they are to contact the student accounts office immediately at studentaccountsdir@georgefox.edu.

If you have any questions, please contact studentlife@georgefox.edu.