The Daily Bruin

Research shows that the way we eat our meals can play an important role in our overall health. By elevating your awareness and being intentional, you can develop a sustainable and balanced approach to nutrition. 

Here are some ways you can transform your meals into experiences that nourish your mind and body, setting you up for a lifetime of healthy eating.

• Our comprehensive guide to mindful eating features an array of resources and tips that will help you assess your current eating habits, choose the right foods, listen to your gut and slow down at meal time.
• The experience of eating doesn’t just involve taste – it encompasses the aroma of the food, the way it looks and the way it feels. Learn how to eat with your senses and make the most of every meal.

Ready to extend mindfulness beyond the main course? The Wellness Committee invites you to explore these resources on regrowing vegetables in the kitchen and repurposing food scraps for delightful meals, snacks and seasonings. Enjoy!

The Chess Club’s last meeting of the year will take place tomorrow (Friday), from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., at the tables right outside the library. There will be chess tutoring, four-player chess and more! Bring a friend!

Email Kiernen McTaggart at kmctaggart22@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

In honor of Arab American Heritage Month, this week’s Soul Food Friday will feature special treats: kunafah (known in Palestine as “the heart of Palestine”) and maamool (a treat enjoyed in many Middle Eastern communities during Easter).

We look forward to having celebrating with you at 3 p.m. tomorrow (Friday) at the Intercultural Resource Center!

Be a part of an exciting event, and see that special student graduate!

We are still looking for several volunteers to serve as ushers at the undergraduate commencement on Saturday, May 3, at 3 p.m. Come help us take tickets at the gate, hand out programs, direct graduates’ families and friends to their seats, and make graduation a special event for everyone!

Please sign up to serve in the ceremony. All who volunteer to participate as ushers will receive a $50 gift card for each ceremony they assist with! If you sign up for both ceremonies, lunch will be provided too!

Thank you in advance for your willingness to serve! Questions? Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

Faculty and staff: Please join us for a “Lunch and Learn” event with our Title IX coordinator, Ann James, who will be visiting campus at noon on Tuesday, April 22.

Bring your lunch and join us for a live update and Q&A session in Canyon Commons to learn how to better serve our students who might be facing sexual harassment, discrimination or assault.

Reach out to Crystal McGowen at cmcgowen@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Select clothing and gift items are on sale at the Bruin Bookstore for 30% off; select Hydroflasks are 50% off. This event is going on now (in-store and online) and will end on Tuesday, April 22.

Please join us for a farewell celebration in honor of Todd Curtis today (Thursday) 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!

Graduating seniors, we want to hear about your George Fox experience and what’s next in your life! Fill out this form and submit a photo to be entered into a drawing for one of three $100 Amazon gift cards.

Everyone who participates will be featured on the George Fox website (like this). You also might appear on our Instagram page, in our university magazine and elsewhere!

Feel free to reach out to Jeremy Lloyd at jlloyd@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Are you a first-gen senior graduating this semester? If so, please fill out this form to receive a first-gen stole for spring graduation and RSVP for the fourth annual first-gen graduation ceremony on Friday, May 2.

We define a first-gen college student as a student for whom neither parent/guardian has completed a four-year bachelor’s degree. This includes you if:

• Your parents have obtained an associate’s degree.
• You have a sibling who has completed a bachelor’s degree.
• Your parents have a trade school certification.
• Your parent/guardian began studying at a university but did not complete his or her degree.

Please fill out the form by this Saturday, April 19.

Questions or curiosities? Email Jesse Cetz, director for first generation student success, at jcetz@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. tomorrow (Thursday) 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.

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.