The Daily Bruin

Join us tomorrow (Friday) at 10 a.m. in Hoover 209 to hear a research presentation by communication and public relations candidate KiYong Kim, titled: “Public Relations: The intersection of the VUCA world and Dynamic Capabilities.”

Kim is a seasoned public relations professional and international communications educator who brings a global perspective developed through his experiences in Hong Kong, Korea, China, the Philippines, Australia and the United States.

Questions? Contact Penny Martin at pmartin@georgefox.edu.

Providence has tools and resources available year-round to help you understand your heart health and reduce the risk of heart disease.

To learn more, visit this Providence site.

The university community is invited to hear our own Bill Jolliff and Ed Higgins read their poetry at a special event hosted by the English department. Join us in Wood-Mar Auditorium at 3 p.m. today (Thursday) to hear them present their work. Both have new poetry collections coming out this year.

Questions? Contact Susana Barnreuther-Martinez at sbarnreuther@georgefox.edu.

Getting tested regularly can find breast, cervical, and colon cancers early, when treatment is likely to work best. Screenings can help prevent cancer.

It’s important to consider your health throughout the year and be as proactive as possible before more serious issues arise. National Cancer Prevention Month is a great time to pause and consider what screenings you may be due for.

Some of the most common types of cancer screenings (and recommended ages) include:

• Skin (starting in your 20s or 30s, especially when at increased risk)
• Cervical (women aged 21 to 29 years screen for cervical cancer every three years with cytology alone. Women aged 30 to 65 years screen for cervical cancer every three years with cytology alone, every five years with hrHPV testing alone, or every five years with co-testing).
• Prostate (men in their 40s)
• Colorectal (starting at age 45 and continuing until age 75)
• Lung (annually in adults aged 50 to 80 who have a 20-pack-year smoking history and currently smoke or have quit within the past 15 years)
• Breast (every two years for women at average risk and aged 50 to 74)

The weekly food delivery for the Bruin Community Pantry takes place every Tuesday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Please consider volunteering if you are available during this time and are looking for community service opportunities.

Student-athletes can sign up using the Helper Helper app. Volunteers help to unload the truck and bring the boxes into the food bank. Then, the staff can restock the shelves.

For more information, please contact Jere Witherspoon at bruincommunitypantry@georgefox.edu.

Once again, the Bruin Community Pantry food bank is in need of grocery bags. We take all types, shapes, and sizes!

Just drop them off at the food bank in Roberts 109. If you have any questions, please contact Jere Witherspoon at bruincommunitypantry@georgefox.edu.

Over 1 million people in the U.S. are diagnosed with diabetes each year. You can avoid future problems associated with the disease by understanding and mitigating the risk.

Dr. John Whyte, WebMD’s chief medical officer, will share information from his new book, Take Control of Your Diabetes Risk, in a one-hour webinar at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21. You will learn how food, exercise, and sleep are not only factors for this disease but play a larger role in wellness.

Dr. Whyte will use a significant portion of the time to answer your questions about wellness in the workplace. This is a rare and exciting opportunity! Sign up here.

The first 100 attendees to sign up and provide their mailing addresses will each receive a free book autographed by Dr. Whyte after the webinar.

Contact Aga Luptak at aluptak@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join Providence Basecamp Prevention + Wellness this Friday, Feb. 3, for an in-person event hosted by Dr. Lori Tam, medical director for women’s heart wellness at the Providence Heart Institute.

This live workshop allows attendees flexibility to select from a variety of educational and movement-based sessions throughout the event. You can join the event for a short time or stay for the full event; either way allows you an opportunity to experience a variety of lifestyle conversations and activities centered around women’s heart health and wellness.

Click here to register, and contact Aga Luptak at aluptak@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Come join us today (Wednesday) between 2:15 and 2:45 p.m., for Contemplative Worship in Hoover 250. We will have a time of attentive waiting on the present Christ. Spiritual life credit is available.

Did you know there is a George Fox Employee Climbing Club?

We meet twice a week at the Hadlock climbing wall to enjoy a time of bouldering and community with fellow employees. We meet at 4:30 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays, and you’re welcome to stay for as long or as little as you’d like. All climbing experience levels are welcome! It’s a time to get to know each other and help each other learn new skills.

If you’re interested, please fill out this form to be added to our contact list and so you can add your input on meeting times and days.

Our first meeting is tomorrow (Thursday). Looking forward to seeing you on the climbing wall!

If you have any questions, contact Jenna Holmes at jholmes@georgefox.edu.

Your W-2 has been sent in the mail or is available to print electronically on MyGeorgeFox on the Payroll tile of your employee (or student) homepage.

Please contact peopleandculture@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join the Stewards of Sustainability Club on a tour of our campus’s coffee supplier, Caravan Coffee (750 E. 9th St., in Newberg). Sign-ups for the tour close tomorrow (Wednesday) so sign up ASAP here. Both students and employees are invited to join!

We will see their roasting warehouse and coffee shop, taste some coffee, and learn about their sustainable practices. The event is Thursday, Feb. 9, and the remaining time slot is from 9:30 to 10 a.m.

Contact Lilly McAfee at lmcafee19@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join us in a conversation led by Adam Puckett that will educate first-gen students on financial topics, including budgeting and credit, to help them avoid costly mistakes such as taking on too much credit card debt. The first 25 students get free food.

We’ll meet at 5:30 p.m. this Thursday,  Feb. 2, in Canyon Commons 103. Both students and employees are welcome!

Contact Alicia Marcial-Cruz at amarcialcruz19@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join UREC tonight (Tuesday) for a workshop on how to stay safe in the winter while up in the mountains.

All who attend will receive a free snowshoe rental package voucher. This workshop is open to all George Fox students and employees. Learn more and register here.

Contact Jasmin Fuentes with any questions at jfuentes19@georgefox.edu.

This Thursday, Feb. 2, join us in Wood-Mar Auditorium at 3 p.m. to hear Bill Jolliff and Ed Higgins present their work.

Bill will read from his new poetry collection, At Rest in My Father’s House, and Ed will read from his new and recent releases, Near Truth Only and The Heart’s Optic Nerve. Refreshments will be provided.

Questions? Contact Susana Barnreuther-Martinez at sbarnreuther@georgefox.edu.

University staff on Friday became aware that over a week ago someone anonymously left vulgar and highly offensive messages on a whiteboard in a campus classroom. We want to remind our community that language and/or behavior that relies on negative stereotypes or is demeaning toward individuals or groups is absolutely unacceptable for George Fox students and employees, whether it occurs in person, through social media (Twitter, Facebook, etc.) or anonymously.

Violations of these expectations are taken very seriously by the university, especially when directed at another because of their race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, or disabilities. We want to remind everyone that George Fox has harassment, discrimination, and bias-related incident policies that can be viewed here.

Any incidents of harassment, discrimination or bias should be reported immediately to the student life office. We would also encourage community members to hold one another accountable for what we say and do in this important area.

This next week, we celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day.

This is an annual celebration where we promote communities to join in the effort to celebrate girls and women to participate in sports, knowing that the skills, confidence, strength and character gained through sports is what helps us make us all great leaders!

We will be hosting our fourth annual NGWSD coach panel discussion at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 1, in Canyon Commons 101-102. Join us for an evening of discussion led by our panel guests, Laura Schott (women’s soccer), Emily Davis (volleyball), Carol Laube (baseball) and Jen Burke (lacrosse).

Snacks, chapel credit and special giveaways will be included!

This event is open to everyone, not just women. It will be a great evening of discussions about how sports have helped lead them forward in all areas of life. We look forward to seeing you there!

Some questions include:

• As athletes and women, we all face tough situations. What was a difficult event in your life and how did you trust in God to get you through it?
• Did you have your life figured out upon graduation? What noticeable growth did you go through after graduating?
• How may a team environment help you grow in your faith?
• What do you think are collective goals for us as women in sport to further our success and continue growing our presence as athletes/coaches? How should we be focused on growing/honoring women in sports?
• What was the process like letting go of your role as an athlete?

Provost Andrea Scott will host lunch in the AAO conference room (Hoover 250) today and next Friday, Feb. 3, at 12:30 p.m. All employees are invited to bring their own lunch and enjoy some fellowship as we continue the pursuit of community here on campus.

To learn more, watch Andrea’s recent Friday Update video.

We hope to see you there! Contact Charlene Maugeri at cmaugeri@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The university community is invited to hear our own Bill Jolliff and Ed Higgins read their poetry at a special event hosted by the English department. Join us in Wood-Mar Auditorium at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2, to hear them present their work. Both have new poetry collections coming out this year.

Questions? Contact Susana Barnreuther-Martinez at sbarnreuther@georgefox.edu.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is hosting Scholarship Summit on campus today (Friday)! Be sure to prepare for our guests!

With around 700 visitors expected, we are asking George Fox students and employees to help extend the Be Known promise throughout the day. Here’s what you can keep in mind.

• Use street parking instead of campus parking lots. Guests will be arriving on campus between 7:45 to 8:30 a.m. and will fill all the main campus parking lots.
• Be mindful of guests in your housing area. We will have housing tours circulating through Edwards, Gulley, Pennington, HMS, and Newlin from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tour groups will be viewing dorm lobbies and a room on the first floor of each dorm.
• Plan for a busier-than-usual Canyon Commons. Guests will be going through the main server line and will be encouraged to dine in Canyon Commons 101 to 103. If you see a family looking for a spot to sit, invite them to join you!

If you have questions, email visit@georgefox.edu or call Lauren Hill at 503-554-2245.