The Daily Bruin

During this Holy Week, come help build a community garden at the Newberg Peace Park that will help supply the Bruin Community Pantry with fresh produce. Here’s when you can help:

• Tomorrow (Thursday) from 3:30 p.m. to dusk: Removing sod from the garden area (removing old life to make way for new life)
• Saturday, April 19, 9 a.m. to noon: Building raised beds for the garden (preparing accessible vessels for blessing and growth)

Please note: The GPS location for the Newberg Peace Park service opportunity is taking people to the wrong location. Please use the address 501 Mission Drive in Newberg. The garden is located behind the First Presbyterian Church.

Reach out to Holly Shelton at hshelton@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Hop over to Friendsview this afternoon (Wednesday) at 3:30 p.m. and help deliver Easter cards that were made during chapel! The address is 1301 Fulton St.

Reach out to Atalia Fisher at afisher23@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Join us this Friday, April 18, at 2 p.m. in the IRC for Soul Food Friday, where we will learn about Arab Heritage Month special events. Come learn and enjoy the food provided!

As a reminder, IT will be initiating OS and software updates on all university-owned Macs, PCs and iPads. Regular and timely updates are crucial and required to ensure stability, security and optimal performance. This will be a continuous ongoing effort.

Important Details:

• You may see a pop-up indicating that updates are ready. 
• Updates can be done immediately or delayed for a short time, after which they are required and a restart will be forced.
• Do not power your computer off when installing an update.

During the update process, your device may:

• Display warning messages or notifications
• You may be asked to restart to apply the updates.
• These updates may take up to 60 minutes to finish. Please plan accordingly by starting these processes when away from your computer or doing other tasks.

Once the updates are complete, your device will be restored to its normal state. 

Questions? Contact the IT Service Desk at servicedesk@georgefox.edu for assistance.

Thank you for your ongoing cooperation and support for these required updates. 

Encourage your students to stop by the ARC’s “Study Sundae” session tonight (Wednesday) at 8 p.m. in the Gulley lobby. This event offers students a chance to connect with ARC consultants, gather test prep resources, and pick up helpful study tips—all alongside free ice cream.

It’s a great way for students to jumpstart their finals prep in a fun, supportive environment.

Join us in the Gulley lobby at 8 p.m. tonight (Wednesday) for a sweet study break hosted by the ARC (Academic Resource Center)!

Start with a scoop of support from an ARC consultant, add on some test prep resources, and sprinkle in proven study tips to help you prepare for finals like a pro. Oh, and don’t forget the actual sundae—included for free!

Reach out to Jordan West at jmerrifield@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Our last event for Sexual Assault Awareness Month is coming up! Join us at the IRC tomorrow (Thursday) at 4 p.m. for snacks and great conversations as we watch Audrie & Daisy, a documentary about sexual assault.

You can also hold your own watch party with your roommates and friends. Anyone who participates and fills out our form will be entered to win a $100 gift card to Fred Meyer. Learn more here.

In May of 2025, students and faculty from our Doctor of Physical Therapy program will be heading to Uganda for a medical service trip! Our well-established partnerships with local leaders in Uganda seek to meet the physical and educational needs that exist in these communities.

We need your help! This trip is being funded by donations and fundraisers, with our next one being through Burgerville today (Tuesday). Visit the Burgerville in Newberg and mention George Fox. You can also order ahead on the app and use the promo code GEORGEFOX.

Thank you for your support! Contact Amanda Brandes at abrandes23@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

The final issue of The Crescent for this year comes out today! Read it here!

Bruin Pathways is hiring up to five student mentors to help welcome and support incoming first-year, first-generation students during a summer program July 16 to July 25. Housing and meals are included, and it’s a great opportunity to make a real impact on new students while building leadership experience.

If you’re interested, check out the application here. Questions or curiosities? Contact Jesse Cetz, director for first-generation student success, at jcetz@georgefox.edu.

Please join us for a farewell celebration in honor of Todd Curtis on Thursday, April 17, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Maker Hub.

All faculty, staff and students are invited to attend and wish Todd well in his future endeavors. We will be serving cake and refreshments. We hope to see you there!

During this holy week, come help build a community garden at the Newberg Peace Park that will help supply the Bruin Community Pantry with fresh produce. Here’s when you can help:

• Thursday, April 17, from 3:30 p.m. to dusk: Removing sod from the garden area (removing old life to make way for new life)
• Saturday, April 19, 9 a.m. to noon: Building raised beds for the garden (preparing accessible vessels for blessing and growth)

This is a tangible way to care for our neighbors and steward the resources of creation. Elective chapel credit is available. Meet us at the park, which is directly behind Newberg First Presbyterian Church.

If you have questions, contact Holly Shelton at hshelton@georgefox.edu.

As Easter approaches, the university community is welcome to reflect on the death and sacrifice of Jesus at a special concert, “The Way of the Cross,” at 7:30 p.m. this Thursday, April 17, in Bauman Auditorium.

Special guest soloists Richard Zeller and Susan Buehler will join the university’s Concert Choir and Chamber Orchestra in performing Requiem by Gabriel Fauré. The performance, featuring more than 150 singers, is contemplative, reflecting on the death of Christ, how we live, the death that is to follow, and the promise of heaven.

George Fox students and employees may receive one free ticket per person. Additional tickets may be purchased here. Come join us in contemplating the sacrifice Jesus made for us.

Reach out to Danielle Warner at dwarner@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Need a break during the last few weeks of school? George Fox Theatre has a number of fun performances that you are invited to attend for free! From comedy improv to a timed technical theatre competition, there’s something for everyone! Events are as follows:

• Acting Studio Final Showcase: April 21 at 7:30 p.m. in Wood-Mar Auditorium. The acting class will present scenes and monologues for one hour total.
• Improv Class Final Showcase: April 21 at 9 p.m. in Wood-Mar Auditorium. This will be an improv comedy performance featuring both short- and long-form improv for 80 minutes total.
• Shakespeare Under the Stars: April 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Amphitheater (Wood-Mar if it’s raining)
  A celebration of Shakespeare scenes and songs for his birthday. Hot beverages will be provided! This performance will be 80 minutes in total. If you would like to perform a piece, fill out this Google Form.
• Epiphany Presents: April 24 at 7:30 p.m. in Wood-Mar Auditorium. Epiphany Ensemble presents original works of faith and theatre for 50 minutes total.
• Tech Olympics: April 29 at 7:30 p.m. in Wood-Mar Auditorium. Stagecraft students race to complete a series of technical theatre tasks in a fast-paced competition for two hours in total.

Please email Ben Tissell at btissell@georgefox.edu if you have any questions about these events.

Are you interested in being baptized? The Office for Spiritual Life will be hosting baptisms for students on Wednesday, April 23. If you are interested, please email university pastor Jamie Johnson at jamiej@georgefox.edu this week.

The university pastors invite you to join us for a short Good Friday service on Friday, April 18, at 2 p.m. in the chapel as we commemorate the sacrifice of Jesus in preparation for the celebration of Easter on Sunday. All community members are invited!

It’s that time of year again! If you’ve got aches and pains, need to recover from an injury or surgery, or want to improve your balance, strength or endurance, then this announcement is for you!

George Fox physical therapy students are hosting their annual free physical therapy clinic May 8 through June 13!

We will serve clients with a variety of needs, including relief from general aches and pains, chronic conditions, sports injuries, orthopedic surgery recovery, balance and fall concerns, concussion management, neurological conditions, vestibular issues, general deconditioning, pediatric care, cardiovascular support, and more. The DPT students are eager to serve you, so please take advantage!

Please fill out this Google Form and you will be contacted for scheduling. Thank you!

Please contact Catherine Cieslak (PT, DPT) at physicaltherapy@georgefox.edu or call our clinic at 503-554-2479 with any questions.

Need a break from studying during the last few weeks of school? George Fox Theatre has a number of fun performances that you are invited to attend for free! From comedy improv to a timed technical theatre competition, there’s something for everyone! Events are as follows:

• Acting Studio Final Showcase: April 21 at 7:30 p.m. in Wood-Mar Auditorium. The acting class will present scenes and monologues for one hour total.
• Improv Class Final Showcase: April 21 at 9 p.m. in Wood-Mar Auditorium. This will be an improv comedy performance featuring both short- and long-form improv for 80 minutes total.
• Shakespeare Under the Stars: April 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Amphitheater (Wood-Mar if it’s raining)
  A celebration of Shakespeare scenes and songs for his birthday. Hot beverages will be provided! This performance will be 80 minutes in total. If you would like to perform a piece, fill out this Google Form.
• Epiphany Presents: April 24 at 7:30 p.m. in Wood-Mar Auditorium. Epiphany Ensemble presents original works of faith and theatre for 50 minutes total.
• Tech Olympics: April 29 at 7:30 p.m. in Wood-Mar Auditorium. Stagecraft students race to complete a series of technical theatre tasks in a fast-paced competition for two hours in total.

Please email Ben Tissell at btissell@georgefox.edu if you have any questions about these events.

April is Financial Literacy Month, and we want to remind you of the valuable resources available to help you prepare for your financial future! Here’s what’s available:

• Boost your knowledge: Take a quick quiz to test and improve your understanding of key financial concepts.
• Organize your finances: Use the personal info organizer to gather all your important financial information in one secure place.
• Invest in education: Register for a free webinar or watch one on demand to learn from experts.
• Create healthy habits: Discover simple strategies to help you manage your money effectively.

To access these resources, please visit this Nationwide resource page.

Event Services has summer positions available. These jobs are posted on Handshake under “Summer Events Team” (May through August) and “Summer Conference Assistant” (June 10 through July 10). Both positions are full time. Shifts cover mornings, evenings and weekends.

Questions? Email events@georgefox.edu.