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It’s our second round of AI workshops! We will continue to build our knowledge on how to use Workspace Studio, the new Gemini App, and NotebookLM in ways that help us in our everyday work at George Fox. We’re offering this workshop on two different dates, but you are welcome to come to both.

• Thursday, May 7, from noon to 1 p.m. – Canyon Commons 103
• Tuesday, May 12, from noon to 1 p.m. – Canyon Commons 103

Bring your laptop for some dedicated time to work on your AI skills. We’ll cover the newest updates with tips on how to get what we want from Gemini AI to help us in our everyday work.

Contact us at servicedesk@georgefox.edu with any questions, or check the IT AI website.

The Office of Inclusive Excellence has partnered with Gracie Jiu-Jitsu to bring free self-defense classes to campus to promote Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

There are still spots available for the final class tomorrow (Thursday) from 3:15 to 3:45 p.m. Grab a friend and sign up here.

Questions? Contact Crystal McGowen at cmcgowen@georgefox.edu.

Do you have reusable items that you don’t want to take home?

In an effort to keep dumpsters from overflowing and to be better stewards of resources, Plant Services will collect these items to give them a second life. We are happy to accept reusable donations today through this Monday, May 4.

Please place all donated items in bags inside the collection barrels located in residence hall lobbies across campus. For those in apartments and houses, items can be brought to the receiving bay located to the left of the main entrance at Plant Services (#53 on the campus map) during normal business hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.), during finals week.

Please note that we do not accept trash, damaged or dirty items, undergarments, socks, liquids or chemicals. However, you may place labeled chemicals in a bag or box next to the donation barrels for proper disposal. All sealed, unexpired food should be taken directly to the Bruin Community Pantry in Lewis Apartment #1.

Additional guidelines for large items include:

• Electronics: Working appliances and electronics can be placed next to the lobby collection barrels or brought to Plant Services.
• Large Non-working Items: These should be placed next to the outside dumpsters and labeled “broken” for collection. Do not place items where they could pose a trip hazard or impede traffic flow.
• Prohibited Trash: By law, computers, monitors, and TVs cannot be placed in trash dumpsters.

Questions? Contact the Plant Services office at 503-554-2010 during normal business hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Thank you!

We are working with Pam Fifer’s family to reach our $15,000 goal for the memorial nursing scholarship created in her honor, and we’re already at $9,000!

Would you consider contributing? This fund is a wonderful expression of our campus community’s stand with her family and a tangible way to pay tribute to her incredible work to grow the scope and prestige of our nursing program.

Please use this link to help us honor her amazing contribution. Thank you all for coming together to keep her legacy alive.

There’s still a few days to fill out our UREC feedback form and get a chance to win an Amazon gift card. We value your feedback and suggestions! 

Need help with career development, setting life goals, or navigating crucial conversations? Call Canopy EAP at 800-433-2320 to schedule professional life coaching sessions to help you move forward.

The same free and 100% confidential help is available to your household family members.

Questions? Contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, join Cathlyn Fraguela Rios, LICSW, PMH-C, for a practical and approachable conversation about behavioral health and everyday mental well-being.

This session will explore mental health beyond illness, share simple strategies to manage stress, and help you recognize when additional support may be needed. You’ll walk away with tools you can begin using immediately to protect your peace both at work and in life.

The session will be held virtually on Thursday, May 14, from noon to 12:45 p.m. Click here to register now.

Questions? Contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.

Is your certification nearing its expiration date? Don’t wait until the last minute to refresh those life-saving skills!

We have a few remaining spots for our May recertification sessions for First Aid and CPR. It’s important to stay prepared, as skills fade over time. Staying current ensures you can act confidently in an emergency. Doing so will also give you peace of mind: Knowing you have the tools to save a life is the ultimate confidence booster.

Sign up here, and contact Kim Knoernschild at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Thinking about your next move after graduation?

The George Fox MBA is evolving! Join professor Shawn Hussey, Adina Briggs McConaughey and Sean Aker for a quick conversation about recent program shifts and how an MBA fits into your career goals. This is a perfect opportunity for seniors to explore what’s next.

Join us in Hoover 105 from 12:20 to 12:45 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday).

Can’t make it? Submit your questions here.

Are you feeling overwhelmed or dealing with loss or trauma? Don’t struggle alone. Call Canopy EAP at 800-433-2320 for confidential, 24/7 support. They can assist you immediately and refer you to master-level counselors for continued care.

The same free and 100% confidential help is available to your household family members.

Questions? Contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.

Secure your spot before summer! We are looking for enthusiastic students, faculty and staff to volunteer for The Undiscovered C.S. Lewis Conference Sept. 24-27, 2026.

This is a rare opportunity to network with 250 renowned Lewis scholars and fans from around the globe right here on campus. Registration is free with a volunteer commitment, but spots are limited and filling up fast!

Whether you want to gain experience hosting paper sessions, sharpen your event management skills at the registration desk, or simply be part of the “behind-the-scenes” magic as an usher or host, there is a place for you. Help us showcase our Be Known hospitality to the world.

Sign up here to secure your volunteer spot and free registration (a $160 value).

Questions? Reach out to us here.

The Academic Resource Center (ARC) is open today (Tuesday) and tomorrow, from 1 to 9 p.m. Whether you’re polishing a final draft or need to body double, our consultants are here to help. Spots fill up fast, so secure your appointment now before the schedule is at capacity!

We are not open on Thursday or Friday. Don’t wait until the last minute! Schedule now by going to the TracCloud icon on your Canvas dashboard.

If you have any questions, please email Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu.

The Crescent’s eleventh issue is here! Check out the latest news from your George Fox student-run newspaper on our website.

Here’s a sneak peek at some of the articles:

• Gary Tandy: New Chapter
• Bible and Book Exchange
• George Fox Hunger Games

Visit our site today to read all about it!

As a reminder, the Office of People and Culture, which is located in the Meridian Street House (208 N. Meridian St.), will be closed for maintenance from Tuesday, April 28, through Thursday, April 30.

People and Culture team members will remain available by phone, virtually and via email during this time. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or needs.

Questions? Contact Joe Thouvenel at jthouvenel@georgefox.edu.

Happy Graduation 2026! The Bruin Store will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 2.

Rental returns are due on Friday, May 1. We are open to receive your returns at the Bruin Store this week during our regular hours, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Questions? Contact Kristin McGuirk at kmcguirk@georgefox.edu.

Do you have food and kitchenware you do not want to pack when you leave for the summer? Help support your peers by donating to the Bruin Community Pantry!

Here is how you can contribute before the semester ends.

What to Donate

• Kitchenware: Any gently used, functional items, clothing, hangers, etc.
• Food: Unopened, non-perishable food items
• Flex Points: You can use remaining meal plan points at the Maker’s Market or Bridge Café to purchase items for the pantry’s “Grab & Go” section.

Where & When
Drop off your donations at the Bruin Community Pantry by Friday, May 1.

• Monday, 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
• Thursday, 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Friday, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

If you have questions, please email Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Do you have reusable items that you don’t want to take home? In an effort to keep dumpsters from overflowing and to be better stewards of resources, the Office of Plant Services will collect these items to give them a second life.

We are happy to accept reusable donations from Monday, April 27, through Monday, May 4.

Please place all donated items in bags inside the collection barrels located in residence hall lobbies across campus. For those in apartments and houses, items can be brought to the receiving bay located to the left of the main entrance at Plant Services (#53 on the campus map) during normal business hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.), during finals week.

Please note that we do not accept trash, damaged or dirty items, undergarments, socks, liquids or chemicals. However, you may place labeled chemicals in a bag or box next to the donation barrels for proper disposal. All sealed, unexpired food should be taken directly to the Bruin Community Pantry in Lewis Apartment #1.

Additional guidelines for large items include:

• Electronics: Working appliances and electronics can be placed next to the lobby collection barrels or brought to Plant Services.
• Large Non-working Items: These should be placed next to the outside dumpsters and labeled “broken” for collection. Do not place items where they could pose a trip hazard or impede traffic flow.
• Prohibited Trash: By law, computers, monitors and TVs cannot be placed in trash dumpsters.

Questions? Contact the Plant Services office at 503-554-2010 during normal business hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Thank you!

The Bruin Community Pantry will be open during the following days and times this summer, May 5 through Aug. 27.

• Tuesdays: 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Thursdays: 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Check out our website for more information.

Need a reason to get takeout? Now you have one! Today (Monday), Panda Express will be donating 28% of all online orders using the code 9014720 to the Doctor of Physical Therapy’s medical service trip to Uganda.

This fundraiser will occur all day today and is a nationwide fundraiser, so friends and family can contribute as well. Feel free to spread the word. The trip is fast approaching and every contribution helps!

Questions? Contact Evan Robinson at evanr24@georgefox.edu.