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The occupational therapy doctorate program needs your help! We are in need of kids entering kindergarten this fall for the purpose of helping prepare them for a successful kindergarten transition while providing hands-on clinical experience for OTD students.

Sessions, scheduled Aug. 4-8, will be led by doctoral students in the OT program, and all will be supervised by licensed occupational therapy clinicians and OTD faculty.

Our focus areas will be:

• Fine motor skills (e.g., writing, cutting)
• Gross motor coordination
• Social interaction and peer play
• Following routines and instructions
• Self-regulation and attention skills

There is no cost to participate! To receive a required participation form, please email Brooke Morris at bmorris@georgefox.edu. Questions? Please contact Brooke Morris at 503-554-2480 or Kate Turner at kturner@georgefox.edu.

Selling your home? Get an inside look at the top-10 things you should do to prepare your property and get the most for your home by watching a free Employee Assistance Program-hosted webinar at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 17. Sign up here.

Due to changes in food manufacturing, tariffs, and cuts to funding for food by the federal government, drastic changes are coming for all food pantries in the U.S., including the Bruin Community Pantry.

Several regional food banks are suspending some of their programs and partners. There just isn’t enough food supply to go around. In the past, YCAP brought in 40,000 pounds of food from the Oregon Food Bank each week. Today, they bring in 16,700 pounds on average, and yet, the number of pantries (food partners) has doubled.

We’ve been informed that we’ll need to change the way we manage the Bruin Community Pantry. While we’re still considering our options, these are some of the ideas we’re considering:

• Reduce the number of hours we are open.
• Limit clients/household visits to once a week.
• Limit clients/households to one bag per visit.

These changes may take place on Monday, Aug. 25, the start of the fall 2025 semester.

What can you do? Consider donating money to the Bruin Community Pantry. Also, when you are shopping, please consider purchasing discounted food items to donate.

Our biggest needs at this time are:

• Any kind of meat
• Cold cereal
• Canned meals (pasta, stew, chili)
• SPAM
• Bread
• Soups
• Boxed meals

Please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

How can parents make sure kids are using social media safely and appropriately? Not every parent is involved in social media, but if your child is using it, you should be aware of how it’s being used.

Learn how to keep an open line of communication regarding your child’s activity online, establish privacy, proper boundaries, and monitor healthy usage by going to the Canopy site to watch an on-demand webinar starting July 1. You will need to be logged into the member site.

Haven’t logged into the EAP Member Site yet? Follow these steps:

• 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

Ready to buy your first home? Our Employee Assistance Program offers a webinar that will cover everything from the pros and cons of homeownership, the buying process, and how to prepare financially.

Join this free event at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 15. Sign up today at this link.

Please be advised that all FY25 open POs will be closed at noon on Monday, June 30, 2025.

If you have already received the goods and/or services, please ensure the POs are received in the system before the cutoff to have them count against your FY25 budget. Any receipts submitted after the cutoff will be charged to FY26.

If you have any questions, contact Frank Charles at fcharles@georgefox.edu.

Thank you!

If your contract ends soon and/or you will not be on campus through the summer, please bring over any cash or checks to the finance office 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, 2025, must be deposited in the current fiscal year. All deposits must be dropped off at our office no later than Monday, June 30, at 10 a.m. to get it into a June deposit.

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

P.S. Please note our new location is the Millage Building at 1515 Portland Road (the former Sleep Center).

There’s still time to RSVP for our Summer Family Wellness Day on Wednesday, July 23, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the quad!

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to unwind, have fun, and connect with colleagues and their families. We’ve got a great day planned, packed with enjoyable activities for everyone.

Bring the kids for bounce house fun, arts and crafts, and a family scavenger hunt where you can win raffle prizes! You can also enjoy some friendly competition with lawn games, and discover valuable wellness resources. Plus, we’re serving up a delicious barbecue lunch, and everyone gets free Kona Ice!

Sign up today to secure your spot!

If you have any questions, please reach out to the Wellness Committee at BeWell@georgefox.edu.

The Bridge Cafe will not be running its patio specials this week, as we have camps going on. However, if you would like to join for lunch in the main dining room from noon to 1 p.m., please pay for your lunch in the Bridge Cafe and take your receipt to the cashier stand.

If you have any questions, please email Katie Anderson at andersonk@georgefox.edu.

Paul Anderson will be presenting an international Zoom lecture/discussion titled “George Fox: An Evangelical Perspective,” hosted by Woodbrooke, the Quaker study center in the UK. It will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow (Wednesday). All are welcome to watch!

This year marks the 15th anniversary of our Be Known promise. You have likely seen a colleague extend this promise to students in some way. Please help us recognize one of your coworkers by sharing how you have seen them deliver the Be Known promise. We will record you sharing what you have witnessed in a short video compilation that will run at our all-community meeting on Monday, Aug. 18.

Please use this form to share an example of a colleague delivering the Be Known promise. Once submitted, Carly Reumann will follow up with you.

Thank you for taking the time to recognize the work of your colleagues!

If your contract ends soon and/or you will not be on campus through the summer, please bring over any cash or checks to the finance office 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, 2025, must be deposited in the current fiscal year. All deposits must be dropped off at our office no later than Monday, June 30, at 10 a.m. to get it into a June deposit.

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

P.S. Please note our new location is the Millage Building at 1515 Portland Road (the former Sleep Center).

If your contract ends soon and/or you will not be on campus through the summer, please bring over any cash or checks to the finance office 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, 2025, must be deposited in the current fiscal year. All deposits must be dropped off at our office no later than Monday, June 30, at 10 a.m. to get it into a June deposit.

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

P.S. Please note our new location is the Millage Building at 1515 Portland Road (the former Sleep Center).

Have you been experiencing aches or pains in your body? Injured recently? Planning on having surgery? Noticing difficulty with everyday movements? The university’s Physical Therapy Community Clinic is here for you!

While Dr. Catherine Cieslak is out on maternity leave, our summer physical therapist, Dr. Jordon Whitaker, will treat all kinds of pain, injuries and movement difficulties of all types, so please reach out if you are needing guidance or treatment.

As a graduate of George Fox’s program, Jordon is excited to jump in and serve this community again. She is a great resource for you, so take advantage. We will work with you, your schedule, and your finances to give you the care you need.

The cost is $35 per session for community members and $25 per session for George Fox students and faculty.

Please call 503-554-2479 and leave a voicemail, or email physicaltherapy@georgefox.edu with your information to schedule an appointment. We look forward to serving you!

Top rope climbing is now available weekly at the Hadlock Student Center between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. If you are interested in climbing on the ropes, a staff member will be there to belay you and keep you secure!

Feel free to reach out to Nate Freeman at freemann@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Are you looking to improve your health and well-being, or simply find new ways to stay active? We’re excited to share a fantastic, free resource available to all through Providence Basecamp!

They offer a wide variety of online fitness and wellness classes, from yoga and HIIT to mindfulness and nutrition. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just starting your fitness journey, there’s something for everyone, designed to help you move more, feel better, and live a healthier life. Many classes are led by experienced instructors and can be accessed conveniently from your home.

Beyond just classes, Providence Basecamp also provides valuable articles, videos, and tools to support your overall well-being, all at no cost to you. This is a wonderful opportunity to prioritize your health, reduce stress, and explore new activities.

We encourage you to visit their website at providencebasecamp.org/howwemove to explore the full range of offerings and take advantage of these great and free resources designed to help you thrive.

Mark your calendars for our Summer Family Wellness Day on Wednesday, July 23, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the quad! This is a fantastic opportunity to relax, have fun, and connect with colleagues and their families.

We’ve planned a fantastic day filled with enjoyable and relaxing activities, including family fun with a bounce house, arts and crafts, and a family scavenger hunt offering chances to win raffle prizes.

You can also enjoy lawn games for some friendly competition, and learn about wellness resources and upcoming summer events at Fox and in the Newberg area. We will also serve a barbecue lunch, and everyone can enjoy free Kona Ice. Sign up today!

If you have any questions, please contact the Wellness Committee at BeWell@georgefox.edu.

Gemini can now access info from multiple sources, starting with Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Drive and more! To ask Gemini to use a Google Workspace application, just go to gemini.google.com, type “@” in the Gemini prompt, and a list of supported applications will appear.

To try it, check out these example prompts:

• @Google Calendar When is the next all-employee meeting?
• @Gmail What are the most important of my recent unread messages?
• @Gmail Please suggest a reply to the email from the student expressing interest in the Applied AI Institute.

Learn more on our Google Site: George Fox AI Tools & Support. Contact us at servicedesk@georgefox.edu with any questions!

Our campus is buzzing with activity as we tackle several important projects. For your safety and the efficiency of our operations, please be aware of and stay away from all marked work areas.

It is vital to give our crews and equipment plenty of room. Operators of large machinery may not always see pedestrians, and even your presence nearby can be a significant distraction, potentially leading to accidents. Do not enter or cross through active work zones, and please refrain from interrupting the crews.

For any inquiries about the work, the plant services office is ready to assist at 503-554-2010. Your understanding and cooperation in respecting these safety guidelines are greatly appreciated.

All university offices will be closed this Thursday, June 19, to observe the Juneteenth holiday. The Murdock Library will be closed, although access to the 24/7 space will remain available.