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The Northwest Center for Play Therapy Studies at George Fox University is proud to share the return of its Summer Institute June 5-9. National leaders in the field of play therapy will be presenting, including Dr. Dee Ray, Dr. Garry Landreth, Dr. LaKaavia Taylor, J.P. Lilly, and Dr. Kevin O’Connor.

Students and alumni are encouraged to attend one or multiple days and utilize the discounted student rate. Please visit this link for more information and to register.

Contact the Northwest Center for Play Therapy Studies with any questions at playtherapy@georgefox.edu.

You’re invited! The Professional Development Committee would like to invite all employees to attend our annual summer barbecue this Monday, May 15, between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. It’s free of charge, so invite a coworker, introduce yourself to a new employee you have yet to meet, and enjoy some quality time enjoying a meal with one another.

The barbecue will be held on the lawn outside Murdock Library (or inside Klages if it is raining). We’ll serve great food, including hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, and fruit salad, as well as gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, and vegan options. We’ll also have some lawn games available for your enjoyment.

Kick off the beginning of summer and join us for our community-building lunch! If you’d like to attend, please RSVP at this link ASAP.

Plant Services will only be open from 1 to 3:30 p.m. this Friday, May 12.

This is your last chance to sign up for events at the Doctor of Physical Therapy program’s annual Health and Wellness Week.

We’re offering exercise and nutrition classes at the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd.), all of which start at 6 p.m., and a  “Pool-A-Palooza” event for kids at the Chehalem Aquatic Center.

Here is the schedule:

• Monday, May 15: DASH Diet Taster and Educational Session
• Tuesday, May 16: Yoga Session
• Wednesday, May 17: High Fitness Class
• Thursday, May 18: Sports Nutrition (Taster and Educational Session)
• Saturday, May 20, at 3:30 p.m.: Pool-A-Palooza (Chehalem Aquatic Center)

Additional details can be found here. To sign up for events (or to ask questions), please email Jason Brumitt at jbrumitt@georgefox.edu.

Please bring in your deposits! If your contract ends soon and/or you will not be on campus through the summer please be sure to bring over any cash or checks before you leave.

Please look around your desks and file cabinets to see if there are any lingering items that need to be deposited. Checks dated prior to June 30, 2023, must be deposited in the current fiscal year.

If you have any questions about deposits, please contact Heather Groenlund at 503-554-2173. Thank you, and have a great summer!

Ever wanted to learn how to make those gorgeous hanging baskets that grace our George Fox quad area? Now’s your chance!

Join us in the covered lower level of the Thomas Center this morning (Wednesday) and we’ll show you how it’s done. You will learn this valuable lesson on how these beauties are assembled and help us in plant services in the process.

We’ll start at 8 a.m. and go for approximately four hours. You are welcome to join in the class at any time. See you then!

Questions? Contact the plant services office at 503-554-2010.

The Bruin Bookstore is now on its summer schedule. We are open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. We’ll resume our regular hours on Aug. 7. Have a great summer!

Contact Laura King at lking@georgefox.edu with any questions.

You can participate in live educational webinars about your new retirement account and online resources. Take advantage of this great opportunity and sign up today!

Here are the dates/times webinars will be offered (all times PST):

• Wednesday, May 10, 8:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, May 10, 4 p.m.
• Monday, May 15, 8:30 a.m.
• Monday, May 15, 4 p.m.
• Tuesday, May 23, 8:30 a.m.
• Tuesday, May 23, 4 p.m.
• Thursday, May 25, 8:30 a.m.
• Thursday, May 25, 4 p.m.

Contact Aga Luptak at aluptak@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Ever wanted to learn how to make those gorgeous hanging baskets that grace our George Fox quad area? Now’s your chance!

Join us in the covered lower level of the Thomas Center this Wednesday, May 10, and we’ll show you how it’s done. You will learn this valuable lesson on how these beauties are assembled and help us in plant services in the process.

We’ll start at 8 a.m. and go for approximately four hours. You are welcome to join in the class at any time. See you then!

Questions? Contact the plant services office at 503-554-2010.

Please bring in your deposits! If your contract ends soon and/or you will not be on campus through the summer please be sure to bring over any cash or checks before you leave.

Please look around your desks and file cabinets to see if there are any lingering items that need to be deposited. Checks dated prior to June 30, 2023, must be deposited in the current fiscal year.

If you have any questions about deposits, please contact Heather Groenlund at 503-554-2173. Thank you, and have a great summer!

The Bruin Community Pantry food bank’s summer hours started on Monday, May 1, and will run through Friday, Aug. 25.

Here are our summer hours:

• Mondays: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 4-6 p.m.
• Tuesdays: Noon to 1:30 p.m.; 4-5:30 p.m.
• Wednesdays: 9-11 a.m.
• Thursdays: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 4-6 p.m.

We will be closed May 29, June 19 and July 4. If you need access to the food bank outside of these hours, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

You will soon encounter construction work encroaching on the pedestrian walkway that connects the end of the Crisman Crossing bridge to the main campus.

Please follow the designated detour path. Do not cross through caution tape or jump fences, and be very careful walking on uneven surfaces. It is important to stay aware when passing near construction zones. Thank you!

– Plant Services

All George Fox Visa cards will be deactivated on June 1 and will remain unavailable until July 1 when the new fiscal year commences (please contact the Kathi Becker in Purchasing if you require an exception).

Concur reports (Visa transactions and personal reimbursements) for the 2023 fiscal year are required to be submitted by July 15.

Please contact Kathi Becker at ext. 2166 or kbecker@georgefox.edu if you have questions or need assistance.

The university’s Safety Committee invites all employees to our open meeting today (Thursday) at 2:30 p.m. in Stevens 109. It is a unique opportunity to:

• Meet the safety committee members
• Review our safety and Workers Compensation trends
• Learn about our safety resources and tools
• Find out what is in the works for safety training and activities this year
• Voice your safety concerns
• Celebrate the nomination of our first safety champion!

Contact Kim Knoernschild with any questions at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.

The hanging basket event is back! Learn to make those gorgeous hanging baskets that grace our George Fox quad area. You will learn this valuable lesson on how these beauties are assembled and help us in plant services in the process.

Please join us in the covered lower level of the Thomas Center on Wednesday, May 10. We’ll start at 8 a.m. and go for approximately four hours. You are welcome to join in the class at any time. See you then!

Questions? Contact the plant services office at 503-554-2010.

Stress is a normal part of life. Everyone experiences stress, and sometimes that stress can feel overwhelming. Anxiety is your body’s reaction to stress and can occur even if there is no current threat.

You may be at risk for an anxiety disorder if it feels like you can’t manage the stress and if the symptoms of your stress:

• Interfere with everyday life
• Cause you to avoid doing things
• Seem to be always present

Prioritize your mental well-being and focus on what you can control. Learn about these coping and preventive techniques and habits to better handle daily stress.

Discover the benefits of mindful eating and find out how nutrition affects our heart health and mental wellbeing. Join the American Heart Association and local sponsor Providence Health Plan for an informative and meaningful 30-minute webinar conversation with a panel of experts.

The session is scheduled from noon to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10. You can find out more and register here.

Speakers will include Chelsea Warren, a health coaching manager with the Providence Health Plan, and Sandra Largaespada, program director for the Food Innovation Network.

George Fox Doctor of Physical Therapy research students are searching for participants for a research project studying resiliency and drive during exercise. Ideal candidates fit these specifics:

• Between the ages of 60 and 75 years old
• Do not have a condition preventing them from exercise
• Have not had a knee replacement
• Have a desire to progress science

If you or someone you know is interested in giving an hour to an hour and a half of time, please email kneeOAstudy@georgefox.edu.

The Hadlock Student Center gym courts will be closed May 5-30 for resurfacing. The fitness center, exercise studios, track, and rental center will remain open during that time, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu with any questions.

You’re invited to a Canopy webinar to learn about specific retirement concerns such as managing money, Medicare, Social Security, improving cash flow, insurance, investing, estate planning, and more.

Two dates and times will be offered:

• Tuesday, May 9, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
• Thursday, May 18, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

You can register here. If you have any questions, contact Aga Luptak at aluptak@georgefox.edu.