The Daily Bruin

Due to the forecasted freezing temperatures this week, we want to remind everyone to take extra precautions when out and about.

Parking Lots: Parking lots and walkways may become slippery as freezing temperatures cause surfaces to ice over. Please drive cautiously and reduce your speed in parking areas to prevent accidents.

Shaded Areas: Be especially cautious in shaded areas, as they will freeze first and stay icy longer. These spots can be particularly dangerous, so stay alert for any hidden patches of ice.

Stairs and Walkways: Stairs, handrails and walkways are more likely to accumulate ice. Please use handrails when available, take small, careful steps, and wear shoes with good traction to avoid slips and falls.

Your safety is our priority. Please stay vigilant and take your time when moving around in these conditions. Stay warm and safe!

Beginning today (Jan. 13), the Stevens Center elevator repair will commence. The KONE elevator repair crew estimates that the work will take at least one week, barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Please note that the restrooms on the first floor will be closed during this time. Restrooms on the second and third floors will remain open. Those with limited mobility should use the Hoover restrooms or make other arrangements through their supervisor.

A construction zone will be created around the repair area on the first floor. For your safety, do not cross any construction barriers.

We expect some noise and disruption during the repair period and appreciate your understanding and patience. Please contact the Plant Services office (503-554-2010) if you have any questions. Thank you!

Richter Scholars proposals will be due Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. The Richter Scholars program distributes funds to support student research activities that are devised, initiated and carried out by individual student researchers, with mentorship, guidance and expertise provided by a faculty mentor.

The purpose of these funds is to support educational research opportunities that encourage the practices of independent thought, leading to independent achievement and personal responsibility. For the purpose of this program, research is defined as a knowledge-generating activity that is designed to provide new information on a topic, tool or process, and that proceeds according to established and accepted research methods.

Before preparing a proposal, please read through the full proposal guidelines, eligibility requirements, and review criteria at this link.

All submissions will be electronic through Smartsheet, due Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. The Smartsheet link can be found on the website and will be activated when the spring semester begins.

For more information, contact Vetta Berokoff at vberokof@georgefox.edu.

Phillip Carbajal, George Fox’s Nationwide retirement specialist, continues to offer on-site days to provide you with an opportunity for a personalized one-on-one conversation. He will be on the Newberg campus this Thursday, Jan. 16.

This retirement consultation is a relaxed and friendly way to explore your options and get answers to your questions about planning for the future. It’s your time to learn helpful strategies and feel confident that you’re making the most of your retirement benefits, all with expert support.

Sign up today at this link!

As we enter into the new year, please keep in mind the payroll processing deadlines. For student payroll, all timesheets, check requests, and tax/direct deposit forms must be submitted and through the approval process by the third business day of the month to be paid on the student payday of the 15th.

For the regular employee payroll, all timesheets, check requests, contracts, tax/direct deposit forms, retirement contribution updates, and PCFs must be submitted and through the approval process by the 18th of each month to be included on that month’s payroll.

Your timely submission helps us process payroll efficiently and ensures accuracy without delays. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact payroll@georgefox.edu.

Starting today (Monday), the Bruin Community Pantry food bank will be open during the following times:

• Mondays: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Tuesdays: 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Wednesdays: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Thursdays: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Fridays: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

These hours may change a bit throughout the week as we get our volunteer hours set up. Please refer to the hours on the pantry’s website, as they are updated when changes are made.

Please email Jere Witherspoon at bruincommunitypantry@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

We will be closed for the following holidays this semester:

• Monday, Jan. 20
• Friday, Feb. 14
• March 24 through March 28

Phillip Carbajal, George Fox’s Nationwide retirement specialist, continues to offer on-site days to provide you with an opportunity for a personalized one-on-one conversation.

This retirement consultation is a relaxed and friendly way to explore your options and get answers to your questions about planning for the future. It’s your time to learn helpful strategies and feel confident that you’re making the most of your retirement benefits, all with expert support.

Sign up today at this link!

Featuring George Fox and local Newberg students, and coordinated by university employees and local community leaders, “At the Table with Dr. King” is a one-hour dramatic presentation. Join us for it at 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 20, at the Chehalem Cultural Center (415 E. Sheridan St.).

Utilizing live music, spoken word, and multimedia, the event will bring to life the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Knock at Midnight” and portions of America’s Civil Rights Movement.

All are welcome to come, listen, reflect and respond to this unique call upon our lives to serve others in pursuit of the “Beloved Community.”

Contact Rusty St. Cyr at rstcyr@georgefox.edu with any questions.

All Faculty: This is a friendly reminder to register now for one of the best ways to conclude the academic year. The “Deep Dive” offers the opportunity to work on a project, delve into research, or dedicate time to a course in a serene and inspiring environment.

In addition to solo work, you can collaborate, rest, and play with your colleagues. For a more reflective experience, a self-guided spiritual retreat is available. Of the faculty who attended last year, 95% said they would return, and one faculty member wrote that it was their best experience in nine years at George Fox.

Here is the basic info:

• Dates: Monday, May 12 (4 p.m. check-in) to Thursday, May 15 (9 a.m. check-out)
• Location: Washington Family Ranch, 1 Muddy Road, Antelope, OR 97001
• Rooms: Lodging assignments are dependent on tracks. Most people will be sharing a room with one person.

Tracks

• Track One: Guided intensive to work collaboratively on your first Faculty Growth Plan
• Track Two: Guided intensive to work collaboratively on your Third-Year Review Portfolio
• Self-guided: Open to all faculty to work on a professional project

The registration deadline is Friday, April 18, 2025. Questions? Email Michelle Kang at mkang@georgefox.edu.

Tickets for the Oregon Symphony concert on the Newberg campus will be available on Tuesday, Jan. 21. The concert is free to George Fox employees.

George Fox and Austin Industries will host the Oregon Symphony for its 37th annual performance in Bauman Auditorium on Friday, Jan. 31, at 8 p.m. This year’s program features Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances, a masterful blend of nostalgic reflection and the vibrant energy of his adopted homeland. The evening will also honor the Lunar New Year with a special performance by Wu Man, acclaimed by The Wall Street Journal as “the world’s greatest pipa player.”

A limited number of tickets are provided for George Fox employees at the half-time level and above, including emeriti employees. There will be a waitlist for adjuncts or if you would like additional tickets. Complimentary tickets are limited to two per employee and can be picked up in the president’s office (Stevens 330).

Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis starting Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 2 p.m. following the all-employee meeting. Any available tickets on Monday, Jan. 27, will go to those on the waitlist. Reservations over the phone may be taken for Portland Center employees only.

Questions? Please contact Carly Reumann at creumann@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2101.

You asked, we listened!

Starting this Tuesday, Jan. 14, join us in Hadlock for a 30-minute staff and spouse-only functional fitness class designed for all fitness levels from noon to 12:30 p.m.!

This high-energy session combines weights and bodyweight exercises to improve strength, mobility and endurance. Whether you’re a beginner or more advanced, modifications are offered throughout to ensure everyone can participate and challenge themselves at their own pace.

Perfect for your lunch hour, this quick and effective workout is designed to leave you feeling energized and ready to tackle the rest of your day!

Space is limited. Secure your spot by registering for the class on IM Leagues here.

If you have any questions, email Kelsey Cantrall at kcantrall@georgefox.edu.

Providence Health Plan members: Check out LifeBalance’s 2025 New Year’s Guide, which features discounts on a wide range of activities, experiences, travel, nutrition, lodging, outdoor gear and more.

It’s a great way to have fun this winter and jump into healthier habits without breaking the bank. Use the above link to explore different categories that can help you make good on your health and fitness intentions this year.

Join Jennifer Lundman, MSW, NBC-HWC, in a three-week Providence Basecamp series designed to help identify a goal that purposefully connects with you. This complimentary class also explores a variety of goal-setting models where you’ll experiment with each to find which one works best.

This virtual series is hosted on Wednesdays starting Jan. 22, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Registration is required. Use this link to learn more and register.

Do you have questions about your finances? You can protect your assets, minimize estate taxes, and take care of the people and causes that matter to you.

We’ll show you how. Join us on Thursday, Jan. 23, from 10 a.m. to noon in Canyon Commons for a free estate planning seminar. Light refreshments will be provided.

The event is provided as a service to the community by George Fox University and Stephen C. Palmer, Attorney at Law.

Please RSVP to Tracy Fabel, associate director of planned giving, at tfabel@georgefox.edu or 503-544-2130.

On the MLK Day holiday (Monday, Jan. 20), the Office for Spiritual Life invites students and employees to join us for a day of community service and learning with SOLVE and other community partners in Portland. Space is limited, so be the first to sign up! Please complete this form to register.

Here is a tentative schedule of the MLK Day plan:

• 9 a.m.: Meet up, continental breakfast and departure from SpiL (Barclay) House; on the drive to Portland, we’ll listen, reflect and discuss a sermon by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
• 9:45 a.m.: Meet at Irving Park in Portland for orientation
• 10 a.m.: Join with SOLVE for MLK Day service project (beautification/litter clean-up
  project)
• Noon: Lunch and discussion on service as an opportunity for spiritual connection and growth
• 1 p.m.: Visit community partner organization serving Portland
• 2 p.m.: Debrief and drive back
• 2:45 p.m.: Arrive back at Newberg campus

Undergraduate students who participate will be eligible to receive chapel-elective credit for participation. RSVP on Helper-Helper.

Contact Rusty St. Cyr for more information at rstcyr@georgefox.edu.

Feeling a bit uncertain about the Hadlock Student Center? We’re here to help you feel right at home and confident!

If you’re a George Fox staff member or family and have been curious about Hadlock, join us today (Thursday) for a laid-back open house/orientation. Drop by anytime between noon and 1 p.m. during your lunch break. No pressure – this is your chance to explore the space, ask questions, and try things out!

Whether you want to try the climbing wall, learn how to use the lockers, test the equipment, or play some pickleball, we’re here to remove any barriers and make you feel comfortable in the space. Our goal is for Hadlock to feel like a welcoming place for you!

If you have any questions, reach out to Kelsey Cantrall at kcantrall@georgefox.edu.

As we begin a new year, please take a minute to review the requirements for outgoing department mail. Particularly, we want to remind everyone that outgoing mail should be bundled and that the proper account string information needs to be included with each bundle of mail.

For more details, please refer to our website.

Come learn how you can help build stronger connections across political and ideological divides in our community!

The George Fox Civility Project and United as Neighbors group will co-host “Reclaiming Our Friendly Community,” a public event this Saturday, Jan. 11, from 10 a.m. to noon in Roberts 117. If you are interested in practical, on-the-ground work to strengthen human connections and transform our disagreements into opportunities to improve our community, you should come.

The meeting will have four segments:

1. Information on current projects by the United as Neighbors group (15 minutes)
2. Information about other community-building efforts in the Newberg/Dundee area you can support and/or join (15 minutes)
3. Brainstorming together ideas for new projects and/or events that could help strengthen and enrich connections across political and ideological divides in Newberg and Dundee (30 minutes)
4. Connecting with other meeting attenders to promote stronger and richer connections across our divides (30 minutes).

For more information, visit the UasN webpage at unitedasneighbors.org or visit the information page hosted on the George Fox Civility Project website.

Sign up for spring GroupX classes in Hadlock! All are free!

Here is the schedule:

• Monday: Pilates at 4 p.m., Cycle at 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday: Ballet Barre at 6:30 a.m. (new!), Cycle at 6 p.m.
• Wednesday: Run club at 6:30 a.m. (new!), Zumba at 4 p.m.
• Thursday: Circuit Training at 5:30 p.m. (new!)
• Friday: Power Barre at 4 p.m.

You can sign up on IMLeagues here.

Feeling intimidated by the Hadlock Student Center? We want to help you feel comfortable and confident!

If you’re a George Fox staff or family member and have been wanting to check out Hadlock, join us for an open house/orientation this Thursday, Jan. 9. Drop by anytime during your lunch break, between noon and 1 p.m. No pressure: We just want to give you a chance to explore the space, ask questions, and try things out!

Come try out the climbing wall, learn how to use the lockers, test out the equipment, play some pickleball – whatever’s been holding you back, we want to help remove those barriers. We’re here to make Hadlock feel like home for you!

Feel free to reach out to Kelsey Cantrall at kcantrall@georgefox.edu with any questions.