The Daily Bruin

The university’s esports program is hosting the finals of the NACE Collegiate Starleague here in the esports arena at the Wheeler Sports Center. This is the first in-person finals we’ve hosted and is a testament to how far we’ve come!

We are hosting a watch party in the next-door classroom and invite everyone to come watch it online at twitch.tv/gfuesports at 1:30 p.m. this Saturday, April 20.

For more information, please reach out to Jerry Sanchez at jsanchez@georgefox.edu.

Every year, the commuter life team asks current commuters for their feedback and reflections on the year. Click here to access our end-of-year survey.

We imagine you have been inundated with surveys over the last few weeks, so we deeply appreciate all responses! This is an opportunity for you to share your thoughts and have them considered in how we structure our support and resources for commuters.

Feel free to reach out to Dave Johnstone at djohnsto@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Studies show that indoor plants improve well-being and may even enhance focus and productivity. We just think they’re pleasant to be around.

Beginning today (Thursday) through Monday, April 22, borrow a plant from the library front desk to keep you company while studying in Murdock. Be sure to enter our raffle to take one of them home with you on Monday.

All plants are cuttings of larger library plants. The raffle will occur at noon on Monday, April 22.

Feel free to reach out to Kate Wimer at kwimer@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Please join us in bidding farewell to Lynn Scott as she retires after 24 years! A celebration in her honor will be held this Monday, April 22, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Stevens lobby with refreshments and some words of best wishes.

Questions? Reach out to Kathy Harris at kharris@georgefox.edu.

Join us in celebrating Professor Paul Otto next Wednesday, April 24, as he receives emeritus status and enters retirement. We will be hosting a reception for him from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Stevens Atrium.

Paul has served as a professor of history in the Department of History and Politics for 22 years. He also served as department chair some of those years. He is most well-known for conducting Reacting to the Past games as his method for teaching history.

Wednesday’s event will include a memory book with pages to sign, and a basket for cards. Light refreshments will be served. President Baker will present Paul with his emeritus award at 4 p.m. Come wish Paul a happy retirement!

Feel free to reach out to Phyllis Hartle at hartlep@georgefox.edu with any questions.

After 10 years of faithful service to George Fox, Steven Classen, professor of communication & cinematic arts and director of the School of Communication and Design, will be retiring.

To honor his time at the university, we’re hosting an open house in Lemmons 9 this afternoon (Wednesday) from 3:30 to 5 p.m., with a short program taking place at 4 p.m. There will be food and drinks, as well as cards available to sign.

For more information, please reach out to Penny Martin at pmartin@georgefox.edu.

Dear Esteemed Faculty,

With just one week left until the deadline, we are sending this friendly reminder to sign up for the in-gratis May Faculty Retreat at Washington Family Ranch May 6-9.

This retreat is an excellent opportunity to spend time on professional and personal development, recharge, and be inspired at the beautiful Washington Family Ranch. Take advantage of this opportunity!

Registration closes on Wednesday, April 24. You can sign up here. Feel free to contact Michelle Kang at mkang@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Are you looking to be more involved with the Sources of Strength Club? We are holding officer elections for the 2024-25 school year! Fill out this link if you are interested!

Contact Judah Gerards at jgerards22@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

Come celebrate the end of the year with the George Fox Book Club tonight (Wednesday) at 7 p.m. in the Pennington House!

No preparation is required. We will be wrapping up the year with a review of the favorite books our members have read this past semester. If you have any questions, email David Marcelia at dmarcelia22@georgefox.edu

How have you experienced the Be Known promise? Maybe it’s a professor who invited you into their life beyond the classroom or a staff member who prayed with you when you needed it most. Whatever it is, we want to hear about it and share your story!

Fill out this form and you’ll be entered into a drawing for one of three $100 Amazon gift cards!

Our favorite stories will be featured in our university magazine, admissions brochures, social media pages, and beyond.

Questions? Email Jeremy Lloyd at jlloyd@georgefox.edu.

Don’t miss the final chapel of the academic year, also known as our Awards Convocation Chapel!

Join us today (Tuesday) at 10:50 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium. We’ll have a time of worship, hear from our speaker, Dr. Leah Payne, associate professor of American religious history, and celebrate the end of another academic year.

Winners of the Undergraduate Faculty Teacher of the Year Award and the Undergraduate Faculty Research & Scholarship Award will be announced. Come congratulate and celebrate our winning faculty members!

Questions? Email Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

We’d love to invite the campus community to stop by the Interior Design Showcase in Canyon Commons on Monday, April 22, from 3 to 5 p.m.

All freshmen to senior students in the interior design major will be showing the work they did this year. It’s open-house style, so feel free to stop by anytime between 3 and 5 p.m. to see the students’ work!

Feel free to contact Casey Martin at martinc@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Bon Appetit wants your feedback! Please share your thoughts and suggestions with us on how we can make your dining experience even better. You could win a PS5, gift cards and Bon Appetit vouchers for taking our survey.

Reach out to Katie Anderson at andersonk@georgefox.edu with any questions.

This will be the final week for Open Study Table for spring 2024. If you have any questions, please let Heather Harney (hharney@georgefox.edu) know.

Thank you for utilizing Open Study Table this semester.

Do you want your student employment paycheck to automatically be in your bank account on payday? Come by the Office of People and Culture to sign up for direct deposit before you leave for summer break!

Fill out this form by downloading it as a PDF, and you can either bring a voided check or a printed direct deposit form from your bank with your name, account number and routing number. Many banks have these forms available to print through their online banking websites. If you can’t make it into our office, you can sign up using our Paperwork Drop Box.

If you aren’t able to sign up for direct deposit, be sure to fill out the Mail Services Forwarding Form that was sent out via email. This is the only way to ensure your paper check will go to the correct address over the summer.

Questions? Contact the student employment team at studentemployment@georgefox.edu.

Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month is two weeks away! As always, the Intercultural Resource Center is collecting recommendations for the George Fox community to engage with during the month of May.

Whether it be podcasts or reading, events or restaurants, music or entertainment, the IRC would love to capture your recommendations (and any additional requests for celebrating this May)!

Please let us know on this form. Feel free to reach out to Zanne Backous at sbackous@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Greetings from the Wellness Committee! It’s Bite-Sized Wellness Tuesday. Here are this week’s five bite-sized, cost-free ideas for you to try:

• Create some art or doodle for a bit. Check out this article from PsychCentral to learn more.
• Practice positive affirmations. For a moment, try ignoring the things about yourself that you want to change or the ones you’re not happy with, and focus on what is great about you. Check out this article for more info.
• Watch a funny movie or TV show. Laughter has been known to improve your mental state! This article from the Mayo clinic helps explain it.
• Spend time with pets. These can be yours or someone else’s. If you’re not allergic to cats, go visit the kitties at the ARK pet rescue on Meridian and Second Street.
• Find a warm place outside in the sun, close your eyes, and enjoy the beauty of the changing seasons God has given us!

Cheers to you!

Questions? Email Neil Cantrall at ncantrall@georgefox.edu.

Join us for our final meeting for Quaker Worship tomorrow (Wednesday) in Hoover 250. We’ll be gathering from 11 to 11:30 a.m. for a time of prayerful contemplative waiting on the Lord, which can be centering and energizing in meeting the demands of day, at the end of the semester and otherwise. Jay Miller will be hosting; spiritual life credit is available.

Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu with any questions.

George Fox is hosting the Northwest Conference Track and Field Championships this Friday and Saturday, April 19-20, with more than 500 student-athletes expected to compete. Due to the high turnout, parking on campus will be limited, particularly on Friday.

To address this, additional parking will be available at the Austin Sports Complex, along with shuttle services. We anticipate parking challenges, so plan accordingly by carpooling or considering alternative transportation options.

Feel free to contact Adam Puckett at apuckett@georgefox.edu for more information.

Join us this afternoon (Tuesday) for the opening receptions of the Department of Art and Design’s Senior Thesis exhibitions at the Chehalem Cultural Center and the university’s galleries. They will remain on display through Friday, April 26.

Today, don’t miss our gathering in Hoover 103 as artists talk about their work and how it connects across galleries and to wider contemporary cultural contexts. We will have a show opening for these exhibits between 4 and 5 p.m., with a roundtable discussion between the artists in Hoover 103 between 5 and 6 p.m.

There will be refreshments provided outside the venue for guests to grab a snack before listening to our students talk about their work with one another.

With topics ranging from the nature of memory, cultural messaging of horror, and the spiritual practice of working in the dirt, there is a lot to dive into. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to engage with the artists!

The conversations will also be recorded and posted in the gallery; just scan the QR codes on the posters. Let them be an audio guide for you as you visit all three gallery spaces this month!

Feel free to contact Seth Van Der Eems at svandereems@georgefox.edu with any questions.