The Daily Bruin

The university community is invited to the Interprofessional Primary Care Institute’s (IPC Institute) annual Primary Behavioral Healthcare Essentials three-day Continuing Medical Education (CME) session via Zoom Aug. 24-26.

Dr. Patti Robinson, cofounder of the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model and Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, will speak, as will Dr. Julie Oyemaja an early PCBH implementer, clinician and relational leader.

Discounted registration is available for George Fox students, team members and alumni. For more information and to register, please visit this link.

Beyond Backpacks is looking for George Fox volunteers to help children pick out school supplies and have fun on the afternoon of Saturday, Aug. 19. The organization provides a shopping experience to local children in need of backpacks and school supplies.

Volunteers are needed from 1:15 to 3:30 p.m. to guide students and their families through the process, and assist at supply and activity tables. Also, we’re looking for a student to be Pennington Bear and greet the families at check-in. The event will be held at Northwest Christian Church (2315 Villa Road, Suite 100).

Last year, George Fox students and employees volunteered at our first Newberg event. The school-age children enjoy interacting with Fox students, giving them an opportunity to meet college students and see the possibilities for their future.

If you would like to volunteer, please complete our 2023 Volunteer Form by Aug. 11. If you’re a student and interested in being Pennington, please email Piper Parks at pparks@georgefox.edu.

For more information on the organization, visit beyondbackpacks.org.

We are doctoral clinical psychology students at George Fox University conducting a study on adversity and eating. The study involves filling out an online survey, which will take approximately 20 minutes total to complete. Participants will receive a $15 Amazon gift card upon successful completion of the survey.

If you have any questions or are interested in participating in our study, please contact the researchers, Delaney O’Brien and Natasha Eades, at adversityeatingstudy@gmail.com.

Please let me know if you have any questions or need further info from us.

The Bridge Café will be closed today (Friday) for a staff meeting. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We will see you Monday morning!

Are you thinking about working on campus this year? Here are a couple quick reminders:

• Be sure to bring any documents needed to complete new hire paperwork. Originals only!
• You can find all open on-campus employment on Handshake.

For more details, head over to the student section of the People and Culture website, and feel free to email Kelly Peterson at studentemployment@georgefox.edu for assistance!

The Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce is looking for George Fox employees to join its leadership program. Limited to 20 individuals per year, Leadership Chehalem Valley is a two-year program that offers valuable leadership assessment and training, shows how communities are structured and how they work, and puts forth examples of community leadership and their stories.

The first year consists of full-day sessions scheduled once per month from September to May. The second year, participants become the leadership and steering committee with a view to improving the Leadership Chehalem Valley program.

Are you interested in participating, but want to learn more? Email Scott (scott@chehalemvalley.org) or Maryl (maryl@chehalemvalley.org).

Providence members: Check out the back-to-school savings with your LifeBalance Program. Take advantage of special savings on the clothes, gear and services your family will need when kids head back to school.

Plus, read on for articles on how to help kids transition from break to school, ideas for what to pack in their lunchboxes, tasty recipes featuring seasonal summer produce, and a chance to win a $100 Crocs gift card.

Interested in learning more about credit? Join a Canopy Employee Assistance Program webinar to learn what range of credit scores are needed for different loan programs, including low and zero down payment loans, down payment assistance programs, and what it takes to have a good credit score.

Register here for the event, scheduled from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 16.

Today’s youth generation is tech-savvy and connected online. However, parents still play an important role in helping them avoid online hazards such as identity theft, privacy and cyber-bullying.

In an upcoming webinar hosted by the Canopy Employee Assistance Program, we’ll cover important issues including online privacy tips, managing computer settings, smartphone apps, and positive online behavior.

Join us for one of the following two sessions:

• Tuesday, Aug. 8, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
• Thursday, Aug. 17, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

You can register here.