The Daily Bruin

The School of Social Work presents “Diversity Dialogue: A Conversation on Race” on Wednesday, April 4, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in EHS 102.

Join us to hear from social workers in the field as they share personal stories and their experiences with issues related to race and ethnicity. A Q&A time will be included, and light refreshments will be provided.

NOTE: This event is designed for students currently enrolled in social work courses.

Contact Tiona Cage (tcage@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

The William Penn Honors Program invites you to hear theologian and ethicist Matthew Kaemingk present a thought-provoking Christian perspective on the growing debates over Muslim presence in the West. Rejecting both fearful nationalism and romantic multiculturalism, Kaemingk makes the case for a third way — a Christian pluralism that is committed to both the historic Christian faith and the public rights, dignity and freedom of Islam.

The lecture is Thursday, April 5, at 7:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101-103 and is free and open to the public.

Please send any questions to Jocelyn Stein at jstein@georgefox.edu.

Would you consider spending 45 minutes to help students practice the art of the interview? The students in GEED 216 have been working toward this all semester and are ready to meet you and sell you on their strengths and skills! Interview questions will be provided, so no prep is necessary.

Email Colleen Sump at csump@georgefox.edu to add your name to the list. The mock interviews will take place on Monday, April 9, at noon in Canyon Commons 101.

A George Fox student developing a card game is seeking a student well-versed in graphic/digital illustration (Photoshop, Illustrator) to create card, character and box art for the card game.

Plans call for the product to go on Kickstarter next year. This would be a good opportunity for art majors to expand their portfolio. There will be monetary compensation for the work, given that it is a large project. It will be a bonus if you know about strategy card games.

Contact Brandon Seeger at bseeger15@georgefox.edu to find out more about this project.

The university community is invited to attend an open house retirement celebration for education professor Beth LaForce from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, April 13. We will gather in Roberts Center 117.

Beth has helped shape future teachers in the College of Education for more than 30 years. Please join us in wishing her well as she transitions into a well-deserved season of retirement!

Questions and/or RSVPs may be directed to Lizzy Riese at lriese@georgefox.edu.

As you prepare for fall registration, we hope you will consider whether a study abroad experience is in your future as a college student. As you know, we offer a number of study abroad opportunities.

One such opportunity you should know about is the BestSemester programs offered in partnership with the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. BestSemester programs are offered overseas in the following locations:

• Australia
• Costa Rica
• Oxford, England
• Jordan
• Northern Ireland
• Uganda
• Washington, D.C. (public policy and communications)
• Nashville (music business, performance, production), and
• Los Angeles (film and media)

Learn more about all of the programs at this link, or stop by the Center for Study Abroad.

Questions? Email Lynn Scott (lscott@georgefox.edu) or Paul Chamberlain (pchamber@georgefox.edu).

Make plans now to attend the theatre department’s production of  the classic Thornton Wilder drama Our Town.

Student tickets are free both Thursdays, April 5 and April 12. Your ticket must be in your own name, and be sure to bring your student ID to the door. Employees are provided with one complimentary ticket for any of the shows.

The show runs in Wood-Mar Auditorium April 5-7 and April 12-14 at 7:30 p.m., and will also include a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, April 15. Reserve your seat online and bring your George Fox ID with you to show at the door. You may also purchase additional tickets online. Tickets are also available for pick-up at the box office in the Bruin Store (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.).

For more information, visit this page. See you at the show!

We are still in need of willing volunteers to serve as ushers at spring commencement on Saturday, April 28. Take tickets at the gate, hand out programs, direct graduates’ family and friends to their seats, and help make graduation a special event for all involved.

All George Fox employees who participate as ushers will have the option to receive $50 through payroll, or take three hours off in lieu of payment! Non-George Fox volunteers will receive a gift card in the same amount.

Please contact Laurie Fair, at ext. 2140 or lfair@georgefox.edu, if you would like to volunteer to serve our seniors and their families on this memorable day!

Be a part of this exciting event. See that special student graduate!

Please be aware that Villa Road will be closed at Haworth from Monday, April 2, through August. To travel to the Austin Sports Complex, please use Meridian Street.

All George Fox students are invited to a panel on the topic of “Loving a Loved One with Mental Illness” on Thursday, April 12, at 7 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Oftentimes the intent is to help, but the impact is the opposite. How can we be helpful and empathetic? Topics to be addressed include self-care boundaries, co-dependency, and understanding the experience of someone with mental illness.

Have questions for the panelists? Fill in this form no later than next Thursday.

Contact Noelle Ho (nho14@georgefox.edu) with questions about the event.

Join us in celebrating Charlie Kamilos’ upcoming retirement tomorrow (Tuesday) at the Portland Center Library. Drop in anytime between 1 and 4 p.m. to wish Charlie well.

In lieu of a formal presentation at the celebration, we are collecting video messages to compile and share with Charlie at a later date. If you feel comfortable, consider uploading a video wishing Charlie well or sharing fond memories! Use this Dropbox link to upload a video from your phone or computer.

For more information, contact Mary Cameron at mcameron@georgefox.edu.

Have you ever considered working in the banking industry? Learn more about it on Thursday, April 5, at noon in Hoover 104. Eat pizza and learn about KeyBank’s Summer Retail Internship Program with more than 50 opportunities throughout Oregon and Washington. These internships are available to all majors at junior standing  Register here before noon on Wednesday.

Key features of the program include:

• Work for 12 weeks and get paid a competitive salary
• Get a mentor and peer coaches
• Go through a comprehensive training program
• Learn about all the facets of retail banking
• No prior banking experience necessary – just the ability to learn quickly

Questions? Contact Colleen Sump (csump@georgefox.edu).

Starting today (April 2), Mail Services sells George Fox University postcards! Currently, there are four designs from which to choose (and potentially more to come). Each postcard is priced at $0.25 and available at Mail Services. Get yours today!

If you have any questions, contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2551.

The College of Business invites the George Fox community to celebrate Tom Head’s outstanding contribution to the university. Tom will retire at the end of the semester after 41 years of exemplary service. Join us on Wednesday, April 11 in Canyon Commons 102 anytime between 3 and 5 p.m.

If you are unable to attend and would like to send Tom a greeting, email him directly at thead@georgefox.edu or send a card in care of Kelly Borror, 414 N. Meridian St. #6252, Newberg, OR 97132.

George Fox University is hosting a one-night event called Carry The Love tomorrow (Monday) at 7:30 p.m. in Miller Gymnasium. Circuit Riders, a group from Youth With A Mission (YWAM), will be gathering, equipping and uniting with others for fellowship in Christ, to see Jesus move in the hearts of our George Fox community and to awaken the call inside of us.

Join us in discovering Jesus’ heart for our campus. “For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” Matthew 18:20

Questions? Contact Barbi Doran (bdoran@georgefox.edu).

Please be aware that Villa Road will be closed at Haworth from Monday, April 2, through August. To travel to the Austin Sports Complex, please use Meridian Street.

Would you consider spending 45 minutes to help students practice the art of the interview? The students in GEED 216 have been working toward this all semester and are ready to meet you and sell you on their strengths and skills! Interview questions will be provided, so no prep is necessary.

Email Colleen Sump at csump@georgefox.edu to add your name to the list. The mock interviews will take place on Monday, April 9, at noon in Canyon Commons 101.

University Advancement is pleased to offer an estate planning workshop on Thursday, April 5, at noon in Roberts Center 117. A light lunch of soup and salad will be served.

Gene Christian, a George Fox alumnus and the university’s planned giving director, will present the tools and techniques necessary to develop a loving, tax-efficient estate distribution plan. If you need further direction with your estate plan, Gene will be available after the workshop to set up individual meetings.

There is no cost to you for either the lunch workshop or the individual meeting with Gene. Please join us to learn about estate planning and your options to care for those you love with your financial resources. Please RSVP by today (Thursday) to Karlyn Fleming at kfleming@georgefox.edu or ext. 2115.

Circuit Riders (a part of YWAM), a group with a passion to see Jesus touch the hearts of students and spread the love of God at colleges and universities nationally, is coming to George Fox as part of their “Carry the Love” outreach. You can read more about it here.

There are 20 people coming and they are in need of housing (only) from Friday, March 30, to Saturday, April 7. They have said they are not looking for anything fancy – just a place to lay their head at night. Food and transportation has already been arranged.

If you can open your home to some of the team, contact Barbi Doran at bdoran@georgefox.edu. Thanks so much for your consideration!

The university’s offices, libraries and Bruin Store will be closed this Friday, March 30, to observe Good Friday.