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The Pre-College Summer Institute is a college immersive experience for high schoolers who have completed at least one year of high school. Students will stay overnight in the dorms, take classes during the day, and have evening activities available with other students. Visit this website for more information and to register your high schooler.

If you are a part of the George Fox community, use one of these discounts:

• Employees: Use discount code BRUIN for a $400 discount.
• Graduate Students: We invite you to also use the BRUIN discount code if you have kids who want to attend.
• Undergraduate and Graduate Students: If you have a high school-age sibling, use the discount code SIBLING for a $400 discount.

Questions? Contact summercamps@georgefox.edu.

This Financial Literacy Month, make the most of your benefits by connecting with our Employee Assistance Program Canopy’s free financial coaching. Whether you’re navigating daily expenses or planning for the long haul, expert coaches are here to provide personalized, strictly confidential guidance at no cost to you.

How Canopy can help:

• Budgeting & Debt: Create a plan to manage daily spending and pay down balances
• Credit & Loans: Improve your credit score or find smart student loan solutions
• Future Planning: Get a head start on your long-term retirement goals

Getting professional advice is straightforward and secure:

• Online: Register or log in here.
• Call: 800-433-2320
• Text: 503-850-7721

Learn more on the Canopy website.

Note: These services are 100% confidential, ensuring a private and supportive environment for your financial health.

Join the Engineering Missions Club for our end-of-year celebration on Wednesday, April 22, at 5 p.m. in Hoover 105. We will have a guest speaker speak on the topic of “Work and Faith,” and will share a recap of our year as a club, including our recent missions trip to Guatemala.

There will be food, and elective chapel credit will be provided for those who are looking to get those last few credits in! We hope to see you there.

Questions? Contact Tyler Colvin at tcolvin22@georgefox.edu.

Be sure to take note of these upcoming Bruin Store events and deadlines:

• April 15-16: All discontinued Stanley and Hydro flask items are just $17.98.
• April 23: Our Grad Appreciation Event, when we offer 20% off diploma frames, gifts and clothing
• Now until May 1: Rental books are due at the Bruin Store by May 1

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

Congratulations, commuters, on nearly completing another semester! Balancing life and academics is no small feat, and you should be proud of the progress you’ve made.

As we look toward next year, we want to know how this semester went for you. Could you take eight minutes to fill out this anonymous survey? Your feedback directly shapes how we support commuter students moving forward.

Finish the semester strong, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything. Contact David Johnstone at djohnsto@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Calling all campus Cupids! It’s your chance to shine as the star of our Dating Game tomorrow night (Thursday) at 8 p.m. in Canyon Commons.

Sign up today to showcase your charm as a contestant for our next bachelor or bachelorette, and win a fully paid-for date on us! Don’t miss out on this shot at love!

Want to sell your art at Student Activities’ Spring Market in the quad on Friday, April 24, from 4 to 6 p.m.? Just complete this table rental form and you’re all set to sell your products to those on campus and in our local community. We allow everything from stickers to sourdough.

If you want to participate, but have nothing to sell, we will have fun arts and crafts and free goodies at the event. Come relax and enjoy the last week of the school year!

Check out our upcoming events:

• Dating Game: Thursday, April 16, at 8 p.m. in Canyon Commons
• Spring Market: Friday, April 24, at 4 p.m. on the quad
• Late Night Breakfast: Monday, April 27 at 9:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons

Questions? Contact activities@georgefox.edu.

The USPS has announced an 8% transportation-related price increase for packages (not stamps) starting on April 26. If you plan to send out packages, you can avoid this price increase by sending them before finals week.

Questions? Contact Jered McConaughey at jmcconaughey@georgefox.edu.

Join us in Hadlock from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. today (Wednesday) for the inaugural Kinesiology Clash, a charity event to raise money for a selected nonprofit. This year, we are sponsoring FYR Rebuilt.

We’ll be hosting competitions in variations of basketball, cornhole, disc golf, and pickleball. Come by and compete to win, or cheer on others!

The first 15 to register here get a free T-shirt. We will also be selling raffle tickets ($1 for one; $4 for five) for some great prizes from local merchants.

Can’t make it to the Clash and still want to donate? You can do so here.

Questions? Contact Heather Ricks at hricks@georgefox.edu.

Finals are almost here! Don’t wait until the Virtual Learning Center is fully booked; schedule your appointment now. We offer Zoom and asynchronous appointments.

To schedule an appointment, go to the TracCloud icon on your Canvas dashboard. If you have any questions, email Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu.

Between now and the end of finals week, Mail Services is collecting extra boxes to help pack up dorm rooms. If you have extra-large boxes, please donate them to us. If you are in need of boxes, feel free to stop by and ask.

Questions? Contact Jered McConaughey at jmcconaughey@georgefox.edu.

The USPS has announced an 8% transportation-related price increase for packages (not stamps) starting on April 26. If you plan to send out packages, including mailing boxes home from your dorm room, you can avoid this price increase by sending them before finals week.

Questions? Contact Jered McConaughey at jmcconaughey@georgefox.edu.

Come and join in our annual celebration of Shakespeare’s birthday! We’ll gather in the amphitheatre at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, to enjoy performances of scenes, soliloquies, and sonnets by the Bard of Stratford-upon-Avon!

Enjoy some snacks, hot drinks and beautiful words, or sign up to perform yourself! Be sure to wear layers, and bring a chair or blanket to sit on. In the event of rain, the event will be moved indoors to Wood-Mar Auditorium.

Questions? Contact Ben Tissell at btissell@georgefox.edu.

Come join us for Quaker Worship tomorrow (Wednesday) from 11 to 11:30 a.m. in the chapel for a time of sacramental waiting on the present Christ as we gather in his name.

Rachel Winslow will be opening the meeting with a reading from Scripture, and at 11:30 Paul Anderson will turn the pages of The Saint John’s Bible, commenting briefly on monarch butterflies and Mark 16, and Pentecost in Acts 2.

Questions? Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

It’s time for the last major event of the year for the climbing wall! Medieval Climbs is a take on our annual Spring Bouldering Competition, and is now open for registration. The event will be held this Friday, April 17, with options for different sessions throughout the day.

Routes are set for all skill levels, and there will be winners in all skill categories. No experience is required to participate. We will have themed food, drinks, decor and games for all competitors!

Registration is free, so sign up now using this link.

Questions? Contact Nate Freeman at freemann@georgefox.edu.

Our next “Cooking with Class” is going to be a flour-filled good time! Join us on Tuesday, May 12, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101 and 102 to learn how to make gnocchi, Sardinia style.

This is a fully hands-on experience where you make your meal and eat it too! With a selection of savory sauces and expert tips, you’ll leave with a new skill and a very happy stomach.

Only 20 spots are available, so be one of the first 20 people to sign up by May 1!

Questions? Contact Miriam Lacy at mlacy@georgefox.edu.

This Friday, April 17, is the last day to register for the May Deep Dive Faculty Retreat at Twin Rocks Friends Camp. The Deep Dive offers the opportunity to work on a project, delve into research, or dedicate time to a course in a serene and inspiring environment.

In addition to solo work, you can collaborate, rest, and play with your colleagues. For a more reflective experience, a self-guided spiritual retreat is also available.

The retreat will start  Monday, May 11 (4 p.m. check-in) and end Thursday, May 14 (9 a.m. check-out). There is no cost to attend!

Click here to register.

• Track 1: Guided intensive to work collaboratively on your first Faculty Growth Plan
• Track 2: Guided intensive to work collaboratively on your Third-Year Review Portfolio
• Track 2.1: Guided intensive to work collaboratively on your Fifth-Year Promotion
• Self-guided: Open to all faculty to work on a professional project

Questions? Contact Michelle Kang at mkang@georgefox.edu.

The final deadline to turn in any expense reimbursement forms to the student life office is Thursday, April 23, at noon. Please ensure that all paperwork is fully completed, properly signed, and includes all necessary receipts. Any submissions that are incomplete, incorrectly filled out, or missing receipts will not be eligible for reimbursement.

The last opportunity to pick up petty cash reimbursements will be during office hours on Thursday, April 23. If petty cash funds run low, reimbursements will be issued via check; however, this process must be completed in person. Student life office hours are held on Mondays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 2 to 3 p.m. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please email slctreasurer@georgefox.edu. Emails sent to any other address will not be addressed.

The university community is invited to join us for an all-worship chapel tomorrow (Tuesday) from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

Join us as we are led by our worship choir and worship bands. All are welcome, and there’s chapel credit available for students.

See you there! Contact Aaron Barnhart at abarnhart@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Department of Human Services (DHS) representatives will be at the Bruin Community Pantry this Thursday, April 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to assist people with signing up for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits (formerly known as food stamps).

No appointment is required. For more information, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Representatives will be on campus on the first and third Thursdays of each month.

Please note: While DHS has indicated their intention to attend, their participation is ultimately managed and provided by their office. If DHS is unable to attend on the scheduled day and time, this is outside of our control.

We’re always looking to better our offerings at UREC and Hadlock, and your input is a huge help. Click here to fill out a feedback form and give us your opinions.

Once your feedback is in, you’ll officially be in the running to win one of three $50 gift cards!

Questions? Contact Kelsey Cantrell at kcantrall@georgefox.edu.