Please be aware that plant services will close the Wood-Mar parking lot tomorrow (Tuesday) to crane equipment onto the roof of Wood-Mar/EHS.
When parking, please use the Hoover or Stevens Center parking lots, and use the south entrance when entering the building.
Thank you for your cooperation and patience!
The Bridge Cafe is open for summer hours this week, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
We will be at the Bridge Cafe Monday through Thursday this week. Lunch specials will be available starting at 11:30 a.m.
This weeks menu is as follows:
If you have any questions, please email Katie Anderson at andersonk@georgefox.edu.
It’s that time of year again! If you have aches and pains, need to recover from an injury or surgery, or want to improve your balance, strength or endurance, this time is for you.
George Fox physical therapy students are hosting their annual free physical therapy clinic for all those interested from now through June 12. We are looking for people who want services for all kinds of conditions, including, but not limited to:
The DPT students are eager to serve you, so please take advantage.
Please fill out this interest form and you will be contacted to be scheduled. Thank you!
Please contact Catherine Cieslak at physicaltherapy@georgefox.edu. or call our clinic at 503-554-2479 with any questions.
George Fox provides employees with a comprehensive suite of identity theft protection and resolution services through three primary benefit providers. These resources are designed to offer both proactive monitoring to prevent fraud and expert-led restoration support should your personal information be compromised.
Canopy (EAP Fraud Resolution & ID Theft Benefit) offers:
Assist America (Providence Health Plan member perk) offers:
On-Call International (Symetra Life insurance perk) offers:
Make your 2026 summer adventures more affordable with the LifeBalance Summer Guide, an exclusive benefit for Providence Health Plan members that features curated savings on travel insurance, hotel bookings through Expedia, rental cars, and various outdoor essentials.
You can access member-only deals at major amusement parks and attractions, including Disneyland® Resort, Universal Orlando Resorts, SeaWorld, and LEGOLAND, ensuring your family trips are both memorable and budget-friendly.
To explore the full range of discounts on kids’ activities and vacation stays, simply visit the LifeBalance guide online or contact their member services team at 888-754-5433 for assistance with your membership perks.
If your contract ends soon and/or you will not be on campus over the summer, please bring over any cash or checks 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 must be deposited in the current fiscal year.
All deposits must be dropped off at the finance office before you leave campus for the summer. Our address is 1515 N. Portland Road.
If you have any questions about deposits, please contact Heather Groenlund at hgroenlund@georgefox.edu. Thank you and have a great summer!
We still have a few openings available for the one-on-one consultations with Providence Health Plan representatives on Wednesday, May 20.
Because these private sessions allow for direct, on-site access to your specific member account and claims history, they offer a rare level of convenience to resolve complex issues or authorizations without the usual phone wait times.
If you haven’t secured a time yet, we encourage you to sign up today while spaces remain. Even if the individual consultation slots fill up, remember that a second representative will be stationed in Canyon Commons 101 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to assist walk-ins with general plan inquiries and benefit overviews.
Secure your spot and mark your calendars now to ensure you get the direct, account-based answers you need!
In a community dedicated to growth and learning, it’s easy to forget that your own wellbeing is the foundation for everything else. Our Employee Assistance Program is here to ensure you have the support you need to stay balanced, offering 24/7 confidential counseling for an expert perspective whenever things feel heavy.
Whether you’re looking for practical guidance on the complexities of parenting or prefer to tap into on-demand wellness resources on your own schedule, these tools are built to fit into your actual life.
Taking care of your mental health isn’t an extra task on your to-do list; it’s the most sensible way to keep doing the work you love without burning out. Find out more here.
Want to play with flowers and help build the campus’ beautiful hanging baskets? Please drop by the Thomas Center today (Tuesday) and help as you are able! We will be assembling them between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Questions? Contact Nathan McDaniel at nmcdaniel@georgefox.edu.
Shop the Bruin Store now to get 25% off select supplies (pens, legal pads, folders, etc.) and 20% off Moleskine Notebooks. Sale runs through Tuesday, May 19.
Our campus store is open Monday through Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. We are closed Fridays through Sundays. Or, shop online 24/7.
Are you curious about mental health resources available at Fox? Visit the Emotional & Spiritual Health section of the Wellness website to learn about a variety of wellness programs and counseling options available to you and your family.
Providence Health Plan representatives are returning to campus to offer a unique opportunity for employees to receive personalized assistance through one-on-one consultations.
During these private sessions, a representative will have full access to your member account, allowing them to respond to specific questions regarding your benefits, claims, provider network, and authorizations. This level of access ensures you can get direct, account-based answers to your most pressing health plan inquiries without the typical wait times.
In addition to the scheduled consultations, a second representative will be available to assist walk-ins with more general questions. They can help explain how the plan works, provide benefit overviews, and address other non-account-specific concerns.
Because this level of direct access to member data on-site is a rare opportunity, spaces for one-on-one sessions are expected to fill quickly. Please sign up today to secure your consultation and get the information you need.
Sign up today or mark your calendar for a short visit.
Need guidance on housing options, including assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing facilities for your family members?
Find out more about support for caregivers in the Caregiver Resources section of the Wellness website.
Just a quick reminder that the Bridge Cafe is closed this week, May 11-15, due to various on-campus events. We will be back to our summer hours next week!
Come join us for another session on using AI with our Google Workspace apps. Learn about the newest updates with tips on how to get what we want from Gemini AI to help us in our everyday work at George Fox.
The session will run from noon to 1 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday) in Canyon Commons 103.
Bring your laptop for some dedicated time to work on your AI skills. Bring your lunch and we’ll provide the cookies!
This session will be recorded and posted on our George Fox IT: AI website, along with the presentation slides.
Contact us at servicedesk@georgefox.edu with any questions, or check the George Fox IT: AI website, linked above.
In response to major price increases for Zoom meetings, IT reviewed Zoom usage as an opportunity to “right-size” our number of licenses and avoid the unexpected cost to the university.
IT found that a reduction in Pro-level licenses would likely be possible since most usage was with standard Zoom features and/or Google Meet would be an acceptable or better alternative. Working with leadership across the university, a new target number for licenses was identified and goes into effect on May 10.
What this means to you:
Being a Bruin comes with perks beyond your paycheck! To find a list of perks available to you, visit the Finances & Lifestyle section of our wellness webpage.
Please join the College of Physical Therapy for our 13th annual research symposium on Wednesday, May 13, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd.).
Physical therapy doctoral faculty and second-year students will showcase various rehabilitation research topics. Questions? Please contact Samantha Skaggs at sskaggs@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2451.
Take note that the employee-only Functional Fitness Class, taught by Carly Reumann, will continue to be held every Monday and Wednesday at noon throughout the summer!
Bring a coworker to Hadlock and join us for an all-levels circuit training class that uses a range of equipment, from dumbbells to bands and exercise balls. Sign up on IMLeagues here.
Want to increase your retirement savings or adjust your monthly contribution? To change your 403(b) contribution amount, head to the Retirement Plan section of the benefits site, and log into your George Fox retirement account.
