The Daily Bruin

Preparations are underway for Serve Day 2024!

If you haven’t already, please complete the Serve Day ’24 Employee Info Survey. This is for all our regular Newberg employees part time and above (and any Portland employees who’d like to join).

We want to do our best to prioritize making serve site connections with employees that can help us grow ongoing community service partnerships and/or in roles that set you up to “serve with passion.”

Also on the form, you can note any limitations and previous serve site connections or questions you have, and we will take it all into consideration when coordinating this summer.

If you’re planning to be on sabbatical, family leave, or know of a significant change that will keep you away from campus during the week of Sept. 11, you can let us know by using the form, which is essential for our preparations.

The next 56 days will breeze by, and before you know it, it will be time for our next highly anticipated, university-wide day of service together on Sept. 11, 2024.

Contact serveday@georgefox.edu with all of your important questions and feedback.

Join Brayden Thomas and others for Silent Worship today (Wednesday) in the university’s Prayer Chapel behind Edwards Hall. We’ll meet from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.

In quieting ourselves before the Lord, we learn to listen for his leadings within, abiding in Christ and he in us.

Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Farmers markets not only provide fresh, local food, they also provide a deeper connection to the community around you. The Oregon Farmers Markets Association was created to support local agriculture and create healthier communities.

Use this link to search for a farmers market near you, to get outside, enjoy the community around you, and find fresh, local produce to cook and enjoy.

– The Wellness Committee

Providence Health Plan members: If you are spending time away from home this summer, remember to plan for the unexpected.

As a Providence Health Plan member, you have access to Assist America, which provides logistical support for your emergency medical needs when traveling 100 miles, or more, from your home. Assist America’s operations team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to assist you.
Learn more here.

Don’t feel the burn this summer. Protect yourself! July is Skin Awareness Month, and protecting yourself against ultraviolet (UV) light is important for your skin health and overall well-being.

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S., and in many cases, avoidable. Feel free to read this blog post by the Providence Cancer Team to learn essential tips for preventing skin cancer this summer and all year round.

Please join us in saying farewell to AJ Heil this Thursday, July 18, from 2 to 3 p.m. in the student life office (in the Hadlock Student Center).

It will be an open-house format with a time to offer encouraging words around 2:15 p.m. We hope to see you there!

Please feel free to contact Mark Pothoff at mpothoff@georgefox.edu with any questions.

It’s that time of year again! Welcome Weekend is our chance to welcome each and every new student as they step onto campus. We need your help for the big event on the weekend of Aug. 23!

With such a large incoming class, we need all hands on deck as we each do our part to make students and their guests experience the Be Known promise. And who better to do that than our own faculty and staff? Please complete this form to join our team and volunteer, and we will contact you with further instructions.

Questions? Contact Kara Holcombe at kholcombe@georgefox.edu.

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for today (Tuesday). As per our heat protocol, please follow these steps:

• Stay hydrated by drinking water every 20 minutes.
• Schedule more strenuous work in the cooler parts of the day such as the morning.
• If your building does not have air conditioning, take advantage of cooler buildings such as the Murdock Library, Klages, or Canyon Commons.
• Between the hours of 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., check on fellow employees every hour to two hours.
• Know the symptoms of heat-related illnesses.

If you have any questions about best practices during high heat, please contact Kim Knoernschild, our environmental health, and safety specialist, at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.

Got aches and pains? Physical therapy appointments are available at the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd.) for employees, students and the local community beginning today (Tuesday) and running through the summer.

Appointments are an hour long and are available Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. The cost is $25 for those associated with George Fox, and $35 for non-university individuals.

Please fill out this form if you’re interested. Contact will be done mainly through email, due to front office staff currently working remotely.

If you have any questions, feel free to directly reach out to physicaltherapy@georgefox.edu.

We look forward to treating you!

Is there a coworker who deserves a shout-out? Please take a moment to express your gratitude and appreciation for a coworker who has helped you, your team, or students flourish. Whether they’ve offered valuable input, lent a helping hand, or brightened your day with their positivity, this is a chance to let our community know.

Many of the shout-outs collected will be shared at the all-community meeting on Monday, Aug. 19.

To give a shout-out to someone, click this link. If you have any questions, please contact Carly Reumann at creumann@georgefox.edu.

The upcoming all-community meeting on Monday, Aug. 19, will be a time for celebration and looking ahead toward our shared aspirations for the 2024-25 academic year.

During the meeting, we will also be celebrating some amazing accomplishments, including employees who have milestone service anniversaries this year. These are employees who have completed five, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 years of service at George Fox!

It’s become our tradition to thank these colleagues with our “gift of words.” Please take the time to submit this Google form and help us honor your coworkers and friends with notes of encouragement, gratitude or shared memories. The deadline to respond is Friday, Aug. 2.

Thank you in advance for making this an extra-special celebration for our loyal employees celebrating a milestone service anniversary this year!

Join your colleagues and coworkers for our next employee worship gathering on Tuesday, July 23, from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. in the new George Fox chapel.

Enjoy singing, a time of reflection and prayer, and fellowship with colleagues. These gatherings aim to provide an opportunity to worship together while promoting unity among our employees through our shared commitment to Jesus Christ.

For more information, contact Joe Thouvenel at jthouvenel@georgefox.edu or Debrianna Debolt at ddebolt@georgefox.edu.

Attention all parking permit holders! Our permit system has been updated and now requires all permit holders to register for a new account. This applies to all students and staff even if you do not need a new permit.

Parking permit registration will open up on Monday July 15.

New and current permit holders will need to go to your MyGeorgeFox account, select “Campus Resources,” then “Vehicle Registration.” You will need to create an account and register your vehicle.

• For new permits, you will receive your permit by mail at the address you provide at registration.
• For current permits, you will have your current sticker/hang tag assigned to you by Campus Public Safety. You must register your vehicle in order for your sticker to be associated with your account.

Remember, if you need to change your permit status regarding resident or commuter, you will still need to contact CPS to obtain a new permit.

Failure to create a new registration will result in future citations.

For more information, contact Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 or campussafety@georgefox.edu

Attention all parking permit holders! Our permit system has been updated and now requires all permit holders to register for a new account. This applies to all students and staff even if you do not need a new permit.

Parking permit registration will open up on Monday July 15.

New and current permit holders will need to go to your MyGeorgeFox account, select “Campus Resources,” then “Vehicle Registration.” You will need to create an account and register your vehicle.

• For new permits, you will receive your permit by mail at the address you provide at registration.
• For current permits, you will have your current sticker/hang tag assigned to you by Campus Public Safety. You must register your vehicle in order for your sticker to be associated with your account.

Remember, if you need to change your permit status regarding resident or commuter, you will still need to contact CPS to obtain a new permit.

Failure to create a new registration will result in future citations.

For more information, contact Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 or campussafety@georgefox.edu

If you haven’t already, please complete the Serve Day ’24 Employee Info Survey before this Monday, July 15.

We love placing our employees with return serve site hosts, with sites you might already be connected to and in roles that will best help you encourage community partners and student volunteers with your presence and participation.

You can note any limitations, preferences or questions you might have, and we’ll do our best to take them into consideration when we place you on a team this summer.

We are also in special need of two Serve Day Committee leaders for the hospitality/food & special arrangements/donations committees, as well as personal vehicle drivers.

If you’re planning to be on sabbatical next semester or know of a significant change that will keep you away from campus during the week of Serve Day, please let us know using the form. It is essential for our planning. Please note: The survey above is required for all Newberg employees (.5 FTE and above).

Serve Day will take place on Sept. 11, 2024. If you have any questions, contact Rus St. Cyr at rstcyr@georgefox.edu.

Got aches and pains? Physical therapy appointments are available at the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd.) for employees, students and the local community beginning Tuesday, July 16, and running through the summer.

Appointments are an hour long and are available Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. The cost is $25 for those associated with George Fox, and $35 for non-university individuals.

Please fill out this form if you’re interested. Contact will be done mainly through email, due to front office staff currently working remotely.

If you have any questions, feel free to directly reach out to physicaltherapy@georgefox.edu.

We look forward to treating you!

It’s that time of year again! Welcome Weekend is our chance to welcome each and every new student as they step onto campus. We need your help for the big event on the weekend of Aug. 23!

With such a large incoming class, we need all hands on deck as we each do our part to make students and their guests experience the Be Known promise. And who better to do that than our own faculty and staff? Please complete this form to join our team and volunteer, and we will contact you with further instructions.

Questions? Contact Kara Holcombe at kholcombe@georgefox.edu.

The Newberg Old Fashioned Festival is a time-honored tradition, and this summer George Fox is once again planning to march in the grand parade on Saturday, July 27. We invite you to join in marching with us from 10 a.m. to noon.

Staging occurs at Renne Field behind Edwards Elementary School (please note staging for the parade takes place at 9 a.m.). This is an amazing opportunity to celebrate our connection and love for Newberg!

If you and your family are interested in participating, mark your calendars and complete this form by July 21. The first 75 people to sign up will receive a free George Fox T-shirt!

Feel free to contact Joe Thouvenel at jthouvenel@georgefox.edu or Faith McKee at fmckee@georgefox.edu for more information.

Each year, the university honors the extraordinary contributions of our faculty, staff and administrators through our “Faculty of the Year,” “Staff of the Year” and “Administrator of the Year” awards. Faculty award recipients received their awards this past spring; staff and administrators will be awarded at the all-community meeting on Monday, Aug. 19.

If you believe someone is deserving of this honor, please nominate them! This nomination form will be open through Friday, July 26. Nominees will be presented to the VP operations team for final selection. Please help us honor your dedicated coworkers by taking the time to submit your nominations!

Feel free to reach out to Joe Thouvenel at jthouvenel@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

The George Fox football team is looking for work-study students to help film practices and games this upcoming season.

If you are work-study eligible, we’d love to have you apply for the position through Handshake or by contacting Coach Austin Shadbolt by email at AShadbolt@georgefox.edu. Please reach out if you have more questions!