The Daily Bruin

Welcome to day five of the “Thriving Together” Safety Challenge. Nothing is better than spending time with friends and family while grilling. Every year, 5,700 home fires are started by a grill. Check out these tips to make grilling safer this summer.

Thank you for participating in this week’s challenge. You did amazing! Please enter your name here to enter our drawing for a survivor first aid kit, and don’t miss next week’s “Thriving Together” Challenge – a focus on financial well-being.

We hope you’re enjoying the six-week well-being challenge. We invite you to join us for a delightful Summer 2023 Well-being Celebration on campus! We’re excited to bring together our community for a day of relaxation, fun, and fostering a sense of well-being. Save the date: Monday, July 17, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

RSVP today!

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Biometric Screening: Take a step toward a healthier you with our optional biometric screening. Gain insights into your health metrics and receive valuable tips for improving your well-being. It’s an opportunity to prioritize your health in a supportive environment.
• Fire Truck Experience: Explore a real fire truck up close! Our local fire department is bringing their impressive fire truck to the celebration. Kids and adults alike will love the chance to learn about fire safety and get a glimpse into the world of firefighting.
• Games and Activities for Families: We have prepared a variety of games and activities suitable for the whole family. Engage in friendly competitions, participate in interactive challenges, and create joyful memories together. It’s the perfect chance to strengthen bonds and have a great time.
• Lunch Provided: Refuel and recharge with a delicious lunch provided at the event. Our menu includes a selection of nourishing options to cater to different dietary preferences. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a tasty meal in the company of fellow attendees.
• Raffle Prizes: Get ready for a chance to win exciting raffle prizes! We’ve lined up a selection of rewards to add an extra element of fun to the celebration. From wellness goodies to gift cards, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be a lucky winner.
• Kona Truck Treats: Beat the summer heat with cool treats from the Kona truck. Indulge in refreshing shaved ice flavors and enjoy a delightful moment of relaxation. Treat yourself to a sweet, icy delight and savor the flavors of summer.
• Nature Walk: Take a leisurely stroll on a guided nature walk and appreciate the beauty of our campus surroundings. Breathe in the fresh air, enjoy the serenity of nature on campus, and experience a moment of tranquility amidst the festivities.

We would love to have you join us! It’s an opportunity to prioritize self-care, connect with others, and enjoy a day of relaxation and fun. We hope to see you on Monday, July 17, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Warm regards,

– Your Wellness Committee

The Hadlock Student Center has hundreds of items you can rent out for summer fun! This includes paddleboards, kayaks, surfboards, river tubes, hammocks, yard games, and many other things.

The discounted rates are available to all George Fox employees and students. If you would like to browse available items and make a free reservation, go here.

Have questions? Contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

Every year, the Hadlock Student Center has a new waiver that must be signed for employees and students to gain access to the facility. This year’s waiver goes into effect this Saturday, July 1. To sign it so your access continues for this coming year, please go here.

If you have any questions, please contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

The university’s offices and libraries on the Newberg and Portland campuses will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. The Bruin Store will also be closed that day.

The Bridge Cafe will be closed Monday and Tuesday, July 3-4, for Independence Day.

Welcome to day four of the “Thriving Together” Safety Challenge. Swimming, boating or spending time at the beach is a great way to have fun this summer. For today’s challenge, the Wellness Committee asks you to be aware of hazards when in or around water.

If you have any deposits for FY2023, please bring your money over to the finance office by 11 a.m. tomorrow (Friday, June 30).

Checks dated prior to June 30, 2023, must be deposited in the current fiscal year, so please be sure to bring them in no later than 11 a.m. tomorrow. If they arrive later, they will go into the FY2024 budget.

Please look around your desks and file cabinets to see if there are any lingering items that need to go to the bank, and if you are taking extended vacation during the July 4 holiday, please send your deposits over before you leave.

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

Welcome to day three of the “Thriving Together” Safety Challenge. You are more than halfway through the challenge! 

Did you know that one of the best ways to be prepared for an emergency is to learn life-saving skills? Today our challenge focus is on learning hands-only CPR for adults. Did you know that the American Heart Association estimates more than 350,000 cardiac arrests happen outside the hospital every year? Check out this infographic on how to provide hands-only CPR.

The George Fox University fiscal year ends on Friday, June 30. Communication is key to achieving an accurate financial cut-off for the university.

The Accounts Payable team is available for your questions concerning which fiscal year your transactions should be in! Thank you for your help.

– The Finance Team

The advertising you see about retirement all seems to emphasize money. While money is very important, it’s not the only thing.

Join Canopy for a broad look at what you can do now for a satisfying retirement. We’ll explore the new world of semi-retirement, emotional issues around leaving work, the money of course, and more.

The webinar is available on-demand on the member site’s webinar center page starting this Saturday, July 1.

Did you know your Employee Assistance Program, Canopy, provides free and confidential services to support and guide caregivers?

Click here for Canopy’s comprehensive Dependent Care Support Guide.

Not sure where to start? Use “My Plan,” their virtual care navigator, to connect with benefits and services specific to your needs.

Welcome to day two of the “Thriving Together” Safety Challenge. Can you believe that the Fourth of July is just one week away? Who doesn’t like a bright colorful fireworks display?

As part of our challenge, the Wellness Committee asks you to have an enjoyable, safe celebration. If fireworks are part of your festivities, check out these safety tips.

Welcome to the “Thriving Together” Safety Challenge Week! During this challenge, we are promoting safe practices in our summer activities. The Wellness Committee believes that, by participating, we’ll learn essential tips and tricks to prevent accidents and injuries during this summer season.

Here’s how the challenge works: Every day this week in The Daily Bruin, you’ll see an infographic release on a different safety topic with a corresponding activity to complete. This first infographic promotes safety while in the sun. Did you know that one out of five individuals may develop skin cancer within their lifetime? Check out these tips on skin protection.

At the end of the week, you’ll have the opportunity to fill out a quick survey to be entered into a drawing for a survivor first aid kit. Let’s make this summer a safe and enjoyable one for everyone.

Join your colleagues and coworkers for a time of worship tomorrow (Tuesday) from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. in Canyon Commons 101!

The gathering will include a time of singing, a devotional experience, prayer and fellowship. Our new university pastor for chapel programs, Debrianna DeBolt, will be leading us in worship together.

Expect a relaxed atmosphere where you can breathe a bit deeper and take some time to recharge. It’s a great opportunity to strengthen our connection as a community and with God.

The advertising you see about retirement all seems to emphasize money. While money is important, it’s not the only thing.

Join a Canopy webinar, available on July 1, for a broad look at what you can do now for a satisfying retirement. We’ll explore the new world of semi-retirement, emotional issues around leaving work, the money (of course), and more.

Go to the Canopy Webinar Center to watch.

Haven’t logged into the EAP member site yet?

• Go to: my.canopywell.com
• Register as a new user and enter your Company Name
• Once logged in, select the “Webinar & Training Center” tile
• Select the “On-Demand Webinars” button

Need help with writing or academic coaching during the summer term? The Portland Writing Center (PWC) can help you.

Go to traccloud.georgefox.edu or click on the TracCloud icon on the lefthand sidebar in Canvas to make a 25- or 50-minute appointment. Our consultants will happily work with you via Zoom (or asynchronously if necessary) to help you with a paper.

Zoom academic coaching appointments can provide support, encouragement, and accountability as you navigate your summer courses. If you have any questions, please email us at wc@georgefox.edu.

Every year, the Hadlock Student Center has a new waiver that must be signed for employees and students to gain access to the facility. This year’s waiver goes into effect on July 1, 2023. To sign this so that your access continues for this coming year, please go here.

If you have any questions, please contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

Did you know that the university has a Parent Leadership Committee? This committee is made up of a select group that represents a diverse intersection of undergraduate students’ families.

Facilitated by the Office of Parent and Family Programs, this focus group is a great way to survey families, test a new service or platform for your department, or inform families of innovative work and changes here at the university.

If you have the need for input from the perspective of current undergraduate families, please reach out to Megan Fisher, director of Parent and Family Programs, at mfisher@georgefox.edu. We would love to add you to our docket of work for the upcoming year.

Do that one thing. It may not be something urgent, but you know God’s voice has been softly whispering it to you, maybe for months.

It may be the Spirit is asking you to write a sympathy note to someone, send someone flowers, make a dessert for the new neighbor, babysit for a friend, or call a family member. Or it may be obedience to a larger calling, hearing the word of God and acting on it.

Obedience is aligning our will to God’s will, doing what God has asked of us. When we completely surrender to Christ’s authority and base our decisions and our actions on God’s Word we are acting in obedience. Take 15 minutes today to mindfully consider and follow up on the prompting.

Thank you for joining with your colleagues in participating in the Spiritual Well-being Challenge. Please tell us how the experience was by filling out this survey for our weekly drawing.