The Daily Bruin

How do you experience hard emotions like fear and anger? Do you struggle to feel sadness and even joy?

Psychologist Carl Jung coined the term “shadow” to refer to the parts of ourselves we hide, repress or deny. Our shadow is like a “long bag we drag behind us,” and we tend to place unwanted parts of ourselves, especially unacceptable emotions, into that bag.

But there’s good news! Welcoming these emotions offers incredible power to transform our lives, relationships and communities. Join Michael Simmons from the Companioning Center as he explores language, practices and tools for companioning our shadow and welcoming our emotions.

A virtual course, “Welcoming Emotions,” will be offered from 9 to 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 12, and Friday, Sept. 16. A Zoom link will be provided upon registration.

Contact Simmons at msimmons@georgefox.edu to learn more.

Providence members: Be sure to take advantage of your July LifeBalance deals:

• Portland Timbers Game: $35 tickets for the Portland Timbers vs. Nashville game on Aug. 3, 2022. Limited quantities available.
• Oregon Coast Aquarium: 10% savings on admission. Offer ends Aug. 13.
• Providence Bridge Pedal: Save $5 on select race registration fees. Race is on Aug. 14.
• Planet Fitness: Sign up and receive waived fees on classic and black card memberships.
• Good Chop: Enjoy high-quality meat and seafood delivered straight to your door and receive $110 savings on initial three boxes.
• MomRemedy: Save 15% on all products with MomRemedy.
• BetterHelp: Looking for therapy that is affordable and convenient? Save 30% on the initial month of membership with BetterHelp.
• Orthera: Need custom foot orthotics? Receive custom insoles and save 20% on orders with Orthera.

For a complete list of current vendors and available discounts, visit LifeBalanceProgram.com.

Starting Monday, July 18, Plant Services will begin tree cutting and demolition in preparation for the fall construction of the new chapel and new art annex.

Areas affected are the Pennington lollipop lot (the circle parking lot next to Klages) and the outdoor tennis courts (located across Carlton Way from the library).

When you are near these areas, please be aware! Follow the traffic control measures and avoid entering these construction areas. Fencing will be added toward the end of August, before students arrive on campus.

Questions? Contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is hosting a Summer Visit Day on campus today (Friday). With around 325 visitors expected, we are asking 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 at 8:30 a.m. and will fill the main campus parking lots.
• All visitors will take a campus tour at 11 a.m., so be mindful of large groups walking through main buildings on campus.
• The event will formally conclude at 3 p.m.

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

The annual testing of the fire sprinkler systems on the Newberg campus concludes today (Thursday). The system will be inspected and tested at the same time.

In order to test the system, the strobes may flash and the alarm will sound, briefly. (We will silence the alarm as soon as we can.) The schedule for today is as follows:

• Canyon Commons
• EHS
• Hoover

It is not necessary to evacuate the areas during testing. Thank you for your patience! Contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting a Summer Visit Day on campus tomorrow (Friday). With around 325 visitors expected, we are asking 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 at 8:30 a.m. and will fill the main campus parking lots.
• All visitors will take a campus tour at 11 a.m., so be mindful of large groups walking through main buildings on campus.
• The event will formally conclude at 3 p.m.

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

The Staff Development Committee would like to invite you to join us for our annual ice cream social on from 2 to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19. You’ll find us on the Klages patio, so come and enjoy an ice cream bar on us!

All employees are welcome, so tell your coworkers and student employees. See you there!

Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The annual testing of the fire sprinkler systems on the Newberg campus is occurring this week. The system will be inspected and tested at the same time.

In order to test the system, the strobes may flash and the alarm will sound, briefly. (We will silence the alarm as soon as we can.) The schedule for today (Wednesday) is as follows:

• Hadlock Student Center
• Murdock Library
• Stevens Center
• Wheeler Center
• Edwards Hall
• Pennington Hall
• Brandt Hall
• Gulley Hall

It is not necessary to evacuate the areas during testing. Thank you for your patience! Contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Tomorrow (Thursday), we will roll out Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for our FortiClient VPN connection. You will be required to use the OKTA Verify app with Push Notifications setup as one of your MFA options.

Like other Single Sign On apps the VPN system will send a push notification to your OKTA Verify app. If you don’t already have the OKTA Verify app, please install it on your device before you need to use VPN. Here are directions how to opt in to Multi-Factor Authentication.

The FortiClient VPN set-up will be transparent and not require any changes on your side. The Windows and Mac clients should look similar, and you should not need to adjust anything.

Questions?  Contact servicedesk@georgefox.edu.

The last chance to complete the employee preferences survey for Serve Day is Friday, July 22.

We like to place employees with community partners they’re already connected to or in roles they enjoy. Please help us by completing the linked form. You can note any preferences, limitations, or questions you have and we’ll take them into consideration when we place you on a team over the summer.

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.

See you Sept. 14 for another great Serve Day! Questions? Contact Kenna Coffee at mcoffee@georgefox.edu.

It’s official: Summer is here at full blast! We hope you are enjoying the sunshine and staying safe. This week we invite you to discover the secrets to a truly restorative vacation and how to address fatigue and burnout. Please take good care of yourself this summer and know that it is OK to relax and put work away for a while.

Be intentional about your rest this summer.

In peace I will lie down and sleep,
for you alone, Lord,
make me dwell in safety.
(Psalm 4:8)

The annual testing of the fire sprinkler systems on the Newberg campus is occurring this week. The system will be inspected and tested at the same time.

In order to test the system, the strobes may flash and the alarm will sound, briefly. (We will silence the alarm as soon as we can.) The schedule for today (Tuesday) is as follows:

• Hobson Hall
• Le Shana Hall
• Macy Hall
• Newlin Hall
• Sutton Hall
• Roberts Center

It is not necessary to evacuate the areas during testing. Thank you for your patience! Contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Get tips on seasoning foods during “In the Kitchen with Jamie,” a webinar that runs from noon to 12:30 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday).

Join Providence Basecamp registered dietitian Jamie Libera, in collaboration with Providence Community Teaching Kitchen, to learn how to spice up your life with herbs and spices.

You’ll be guided through recipes, live cooking demonstrations and kitchen talk. Gain confidence to implement these learnings into your own nutrition and cooking at home.

Questions? Contact Aga Luptak at aluptak@georgefox.edu.

Please submit all of your Concur reports for the 2021-22 fiscal year by the end of this week. This includes Visa Concur reports as well as personal reimbursements. (Don’t leave any transactions in your Concur account that are for this last fiscal year; they all need to be processed).

If you have questions or need help with Concur, please email or call Kathi Becker at kbecker@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2166.

On Thursday, July 14, we will roll out Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for our FortiClient VPN connection. You will be required to use the OKTA Verify app with Push Notifications setup as one of your MFA options.

Like other Single Sign On apps the VPN system will send a push notification to your OKTA Verify app. If you don’t already have the OKTA Verify app, please install it on your device before you need to use VPN. Here are directions how to opt in to Multi-Factor Authentication.

The FortiClient VPN set-up will be transparent and not require any changes on your side. The Windows and Mac clients should look similar to this, and you should not need to adjust anything.

Questions?  Contact servicedesk@georgefox.edu.

The annual testing of the fire sprinkler systems on the Newberg campus is occurring this week. The system will be inspected and tested at the same time.

In order to test the system, the strobes may flash and the alarm will sound, briefly. (We will silence the alarm as soon as we can.) The schedule for today (Monday) is as follows:

• Anderson House
• Armstrong House
• Thomas Center
• Beebe Hall
• Carey Hall
• Willcuts Hall

It is not necessary to evacuate the areas during testing. Thank you for your patience! Contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu with any questions.

You’re invited to host an affinity booth at Bruinpalooza during Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 1.

To reserve your space, email Holly Anderson, alumni relations coordinator, at handerson@georgefox.edu.

The deadline to reserve a space is Friday, July 15.

“Preparing to Quit: The Journey to Tobacco Cessation,” a one-time virtual seminar, will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight (Monday).

Join Providence Health Education in a session that’s designed to help you quit tobacco for good. The course will cover the benefits of quitting, how to create a “quit plan,” tips to handle cravings and resources for support.

You can register for the seminar here.

Questions? Contact Aga Luptak at aluptak@georgefox.edu.

The Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget is now uploaded into PeopleSoft. This is for use as of July 1, 2022. Happy budgeting!

– Melodee Powers (mpowers@georgefox.edu)

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is hosting a summer social event for the fall 2022 incoming class Friday, July 8.

With about 350 visitors expected on campus, we’re asking George Fox employees to extend the Be Known promise throughout the day. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

• Use street parking instead of campus parking lots. Guests will be arriving on campus at 9 a.m. and will fill the main campus parking lots.
• Students will be doing a campus scavenger hunt at 11 a.m. Feel free to give them directions if they need assistance.
• The event concludes at 3 p.m.

For details, email visit@georgefox.edu or call Missy Downs at 503-554-2247.