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Join a club where you can make a lasting positive impact on campus! Are you passionate about caring for God’s creation? Looking to gain valuable volunteer and leadership experience for your resume? Sign up now to be part of the leadership team for the Stewards of Sustainability Club next year!

Our club does fun events, including movie nights, beach clean-up trips, and gardening to help clean up our community and educate people on practical ways to live sustainably.

We need more people to help keep this club going! There are multiple ways to help, and whether you can commit a lot of time or only a little, we have a leadership opportunity for you! No amount of support is too small.

Please email stewardsofsustainabilitygfu@gmail.com if you are interested.

Here are a few updates regarding dining on campus this week:

• The Maker’s Market will close once we run out of items. Please keep an eye out for that announcement.
• On Friday, April 26, the Bridge Cafe will close early at 2:30 p.m.
• Canyon Commons will have normal hours through Thursday, April 25. On Friday we will have shortened hours for lunch and dinner. Saturday brunch will be our last meal of the semester.

Please see georgefox.cafebonappetit.com for the most up-to-date hours for all locations.

This is a friendly reminder that all spring term texts that were rented from the bookstore must be returned by the end of day on Friday, April 26.

If you have any last-minute purchases to make, the Bruin Store will be open this Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Congratulations to all the graduates!

Contact Kristin McGuirk at kmcguirk@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Bon Appetit wants to hear your feedback! Please use this link to share your thoughts and suggestions with us on how we can make your dining experience even better. While the prizes are over, we still would like to hear from you. The survey will close at the end of this week.

Please check your emails today to see if you’ve won the PS5 or any of our gift cards!

Questions? Email Katie Anderson at andersonk@georgefox.edu.

Providence members, don’t forget that today marks another episode of our Tuesday Health Talk series! This session is specially crafted to assist you in becoming a better healthcare consumer and maximizing your health plan benefits.

As we observe Financial Literacy Month, it’s crucial to prioritize both your health and financial well-being, and this webinar will offer valuable insights to help you do just that.

Join us from noon to 1 p.m. to hear from a Providence Health Plan representative on how to be a better healthcare consumer. Access the link to join here. Learn how to navigate your health plan and save money today!

Reach out to Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

To celebrate the annual Bring Your Child to Work Day, the Office of People and Culture will be hosting a free lunch for employees and their children in Canyon Commons from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 25.

Employees with accompanying children will be able to go through the servery, mingle with students, enjoy some great food, and get some fun George Fox swag during this time. Please RSVP here if you plan to join us.

Questions? Email Joe Thouvenel at jthouvenel@georgefox.edu.

The Bruin Community Pantry has tentative hours starting Monday, April 29, through Thursday, Aug. 22.

• Mondays: 2 to 5 p.m.
• Tuesdays: Noon to 5:30 p.m.
• Wednesdays: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Thursdays: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
• Fridays: Closed

We will be closed during the following holidays and events:

• Memorial Day: Monday, May 27
• Juneteenth: Wednesday, June 19
• Independence Day: Thursday, July 4
• Welcome Weekend: Friday, Aug. 23

We are located at 1404 E. Sherman St., in Newberg. For more information, please email bruincommunitypantry@georgefox.edu.

At the end of every school year, many students have good, reusable items that they don’t want to take home. These items include clothing, blankets, kitchen supplies, small appliances, room decorations, small furniture, etc.

In an effort to keep the dumpsters from overflowing and to be better stewards of resources, the university collects these items through an initiative we call Phase 2 and gives them a second life. We’re happy to accept reusable items, today (Friday) through Sunday, April 28.

Collection barrels will be placed in dorm lobbies across campus. There will also be a drop-off location at Plant Services (#60 on the campus map) during normal business hours, in or near the receiving bay located to the left of the main entrance. Please place donated items in bags inside the barrels.

We do not accept:

• Trash
• Damaged, broken, or dirty items
• Undergarments or socks
• Items bigger than the barrel
• Liquids
• Chemicals (may be placed in a box or bag next to the barrels)
• Food (take sealed, unexpired food to the Bruin Community Pantry in Lewis Apartment #1)

There will also be a few extra-large dumpsters for trash located on campus. By law, computers, monitors, and TVs cannot go into the trash. They can be placed beside the barrels; please label them if they are broken.

Questions? Contact Gabe Morales at gmorales@georgefox.edu.

Time for some more bite-sized wellness ideas from the Wellness Committee! There are only four this week, but they are solid.

• Social media detox: Give yourself the freedom and peace of staying off of social media for a few days. Check out the benefits here.
• Practice gratitude: Focus on the areas of your life where you feel much gratitude. This could be people, your home, your health, your faith. See how it works here.
• Pay someone a compliment: This may seem like a wellness tip for others, but don’t they always say it is better to give than to receive? Try it out.
• Practice forgiveness: This can be a tough one, but think of someone whom you can genuinely forgive. Christ forgave us and asked us to forgive. Ephesians 4:32 says, “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Check out this article from Harvard University on the power of forgiveness.

You are worth it!

Got aches and pains? Need to recover from an injury? Want to improve your balance, strength or endurance? George Fox’s physical therapy students are hosting a free physical therapy clinic for all those interested on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays between May 2 and June 7!

We are looking for people who want services for all kinds of conditions, including but not limited to general aches and pains, chronic pain, orthopedic surgery, balance/falls, pelvic floor, concussion management, sports injuries, neurological events, vestibular, general deconditioning, pediatrics, cardiovascular, and more. The DPT students are eager to serve you!

Please fill out this Google interest form and you will be contacted to be scheduled. The clinic is located in the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd.). Thank you!

Please contact Catherine Enger at physicaltherapy@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

We’re thrilled to announce that Hadlock Student Center is now offering memberships for the upcoming summer season! Whether you’re staying on campus or sticking around for the summer, we’ve got you covered with access to all the fantastic amenities and facilities the center has to offer.

Hours of Operation
We are open Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., with closures on May 27, June 19 and July 4 for holidays.

Eligibility
Those eligible to purchase summer memberships include:

• Graduating students from the spring semester
• Student spouses
• Part-time George Fox employees
• Graduate students who are not paying fees for Hadlock

Please note: Students who were enrolled in the spring semester and are continuing for the fall semester receive a free summer membership!

Pricing
Memberships can be purchased at the front desk of the Hadlock Student Center. Summer 2024 passes are priced based on the month they are purchased:

• May: $80
• June: $65
• July: $50
• August: $30

Please note that all memberships purchased are valid through Wednesday, Aug. 21, and the price decrease each month is to reflect the time available to utilize the facility at the time of purchase.

This is an excellent opportunity to stay active and engaged over the summer months, whether you’re hitting the gym or enjoying our recreational facilities.

Don’t miss out on the chance to make the most of your summer at Hadlock! If you have any questions or would like to purchase your membership, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us or come see us in person.

Contact Jacob Loomis at jloomis@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The sidewalk from the Alumni Plaza (Ross) to the Wheeler Sports Center will be closed for video board repairs today (Monday) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. To access Wheeler, please go through Stoffer Stadium across the track or use Crisman Crossing to access the Wheeler Bridge.

Questions? Email Joshua Nauman at jnauman@georgefox.edu.

Don’t forget to sign up for direct deposit for your student employment paycheck before you leave for summer break!

Fill out this form by downloading it as a PDF. 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 the Office of People & Culture to submit your forms, you can sign up using our paperwork drop box. All paperwork must be received by Friday, May 3, for your May paycheck to be direct deposited.

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 in early April. 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.

Please join us in bidding farewell to Lynn Scott as she retires after 24 years! A celebration in her honor will be held this afternoon (Monday) 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.

We’d love to invite the campus community to stop by the Interior Design Showcase in Canyon Commons this afternoon (Monday) 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.

Join us in celebrating Professor Paul Otto this 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.

At the end of every school year, many students have good, reusable items that they don’t want to take home. These items include clothing, blankets, kitchen supplies, small appliances, room decorations, small furniture, etc.

In an effort to keep the dumpsters from overflowing and to be better stewards of resources, the university collects these items through an initiative we call Phase 2 and gives them a second life. We’re happy to accept reusable items, today (Friday) through Sunday, April 28.

Collection barrels will be placed in dorm lobbies across campus. There will also be a drop-off location at Plant Services (#60 on the campus map) during normal business hours, in or near the receiving bay located to the left of the main entrance. Please place donated items in bags inside the barrels.

We do not accept:

• Trash
• Damaged, broken, or dirty items
• Undergarments or socks
• Items bigger than the barrel
• Liquids
• Chemicals (may be placed in a box or bag next to the barrels)
• Food (take sealed, unexpired food to the Bruin Community Pantry in Lewis Apartment #1)

There will also be a few extra-large dumpsters for trash located on campus. By law, computers, monitors, and TVs cannot go into the trash. They can be placed beside the barrels; please label them if they are broken.

Questions? Contact Gabe Morales at gmorales@georgefox.edu.

As the Arts & Crafts Club, we have regular meetings for people to come work on various art projects as well as throw fun art events! We have several opportunities for new people to help run the show.

Please contact Lilly McAfee at lmcafee19@georgefox.edu if you are interested in being part of the club.

Want to be part of a club that allows you to leave a lasting positive impact on campus? Sign up to be on the leadership team for Stewards of Sustainability Club next year!

Our club does fun events, including movie nights, beach clean-up trips, and gardening to help clean up our community and educate people on practical ways to live sustainably.

We need more people to help keep this club going! There are multiple ways to help, and whether you can commit a lot of time or only a little, we have a leadership opportunity for you! No amount of support is too small.

Please email stewardsofsustainabilitygfu@gmail.com if you are interested.

The Department of Language and Literature will be moving to a new location this summer. Help us move fewer boxes by browsing and taking home some free books!

Starting today (Friday), come check out our selection in Minthorn Hall on the third floor as well as in the basement. We have plenty of great reads available!

Feel free to reach out to Susana Barnreuther at sbarnreuther@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.