The Daily Bruin

On Wednesday, June 16, the employee community will be observing a Day of Prayer. The two-fold purpose for this day is: 

• To begin the new fiscal year and academic year prayerfully attentive to God’s direction
• To encourage the spiritual well-being of the employee community

Details:

• Employees are encouraged to spend their usual work hours on Wednesday, June 16, in prayer and spiritual retreat.
• Employees are welcome to enjoy their prayer retreat on campus, off campus, in their homes, or at an alternate site. 
• The university pastors will provide an optional video which can be used at the beginning of an employee’s prayer retreat as well as a devotional to guide employees through the Day of Prayer.

During the Day of Prayer, employees are encouraged to:

• Have conversation with God about their work
• Pray for their colleagues, students and the university
• Attend to their personal soul care, talking with God about their own lives of faith, and experiencing the ministry of the Spirit

During the Day of Prayer, employees are discouraged from:

• Using this prayer retreat day for team meetings/in-services
• Doing other work (responding to emails, working on projects, meeting with people, etc.)
• Keeping their cell phones on/active
• Using the day as a vacation day. This is a soul care day, which may look a lot like a vacation day (a walk in the woods, journaling, reading, etc.) but should have an intentional spiritual formation focus and be directed by God.

If you have any questions, please contact the Office for Spiritual Life at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

The George Fox College of Engineering invites high school students ages 16 to 18 to join us for our inaugural high school Maker Camp July 12-16!

If you know a high school student who loves hands-on projects, figuring out how things work, and exploring the latest technologies in making, send them this link to register for Maker Camp 2021.

Participants will expand their skills with 3-D modeling and printing, automation, computer programming and design as they work alongside George Fox engineering students and faculty to create their own custom engineering devices, utilize industry tools and equipment, and make new friends.

We will take time each day to engage in spiritual reflection, build relationships, and enjoy the beautiful George Fox campus. Maker Camp participants will hear from industry professionals about ways engineering intersects with their walk with Christ and why, as a Christian, they love being in the field of engineering.

Contact Tamara Wytsma (twytsma@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Today (Thursday), between 1 and 2 p.m., the analytics and foresight department will offer its first weekly “office hour” session via Zoom.

If you have data-related questions, we’ll be available for an hour on Thursdays at 1 p.m. to offer our assistance. This is an open format; we will do our best to assist you during this time and provide guidance on next steps, if necessary.

Questions? Contact Tyler Susmilch at tsusmilch@georgefox.edu.

Last week we started a new Wellness Wednesday series focusing on ergonomics. We talked about three ergonomic zones, and we shared some helpful and safe lifting techniques. This week, we want to share some important tips on how to have a safe and ergonomic workstation.

Find out if you are in the right zone at your desk and how you can improve your comfort level at your workstation.

Next week, we will show you how to do simple exercises to help you feel better at your desk.

Be in the right zone and be safe!

Questions? Contact HR at hr@georgefox.edu

Tomorrow (Thursday), between 1 and 2 p.m., the analytics and foresight department will offer its first weekly “office hour” session via Zoom.

If you have data-related questions, we’ll be available for an hour on Thursdays at 1 p.m. to offer our assistance. This is an open format; we will do our best to assist you during this time and provide guidance on next steps, if necessary.

Questions? Contact Tyler Susmilch at tsusmilch@georgefox.edu.

More vaccinations are available in Newberg. No appointment is necessary, and both the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are being offered.

Where: Vaccination clinic right next to the Wednesday Market (in the alleyway, between Ulfora and Coffee Cat)
When: Wednesday, 4 to 8 p.m.

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

The Bridge Cafe is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. all summer. Feel free to join us on the patio for lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Following are our weekly specials.

• Monday-Wednesday: Tacos, burritos and salads
• Thursday-Friday: Wood-fired pizzas
• Weekly Special: House-made bacon-wrapped hot dog with choice of toppings, chips and a drink for $7

We accept cash, credit, debit and department charges. Questions? Contact Jason Rosvall at jrosvall@georgefox.edu.

With fewer people on campus, the university will be locking bins to reduce waste fees. The following locations’ trash bins will remain open:

• Canyon Commons
• Hiebert House
• North Street Annex
• Roberts Center
• Stevens Center
• Brandt Hall
• Winters Apartments

Note: Roy Apartments, Willcuts and Woolman Apartments will remain open through May and then be locked.

The recycling bins that will stay open are located at:

• Canyon Commons
• North Street Annex
• Roberts Center
• Stevens Center
• Thomas Center

If you have any questions or have a large number of items to be recycled, please contact the Plant Services office at ext. 2010. Thank you!

This Thursday, May 20, between 1 and 2 p.m., the analytics and foresight department will offer its first weekly “office hour” session via Zoom.

If you have data-related questions, we’ll be available for an hour on Thursdays at 1 p.m. to offer our assistance. This is an “open-format;” we will do our best to assist you during this time and provide guidance on next steps, if necessary.

Questions? Contact Tyler Susmilch at tsusmilch@georgefox.edu.

We hope you had a restful weekend. Please don’t forget to stay hydrated during this warm and sunny season.

There are still free water bottles available in the Human Resources office while supplies last. Please stop by; we are open from Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. Be well!

Campus Recreation is offering its School of Rock class this month, free of charge for George Fox students and employees! We have just opened up more spots for our 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. session. To register, go here.

School of Rock covers the basics of rock-climbing techniques, movements and skills. Looking to take your climbing knowledge to the next level? This course is perfect for you! Join our skilled and professionally certified instructors to learn more about how to climb better and how to refine your skills.

New to climbing? No problem! Have you been climbing for awhile? This course is also perfect for you! We will cover footwork, basic and intermediate movement techniques, handhold positioning, climbing terminology, body positioning, and much more! Want personalized coaching? This is also a great opportunity to get some of that.

This course has four sessions, one hour each night. Please plan to come for all of them, if possible.

Here are the dates:

• Tuesday, May 18
• Thursday, May 20
• Tuesday, May 25
• Thursday, May 27

Have any questions? Please reach out to Austin at ashirazi17@georgefox.edu.

The end of the fiscal year is approaching! With that in mind, we would like to let you know of a few requirements for year-end purchases and check requests:

• All Purchase Requisitions/PO’s for this fiscal year will need to be entered by May 31, 2021.
• Those goods and services on Requisitions/PO’s will need to be physically received/completed by June 30, 2021.
• Goods and services received after June 30, 2021, will be charged to the 2021-22 fiscal year.
• Any non-employee check requests received after June 30, 2021, will be charged to the 2021-22 fiscal year as well.
• All academic admins: Please submit anything you have for processing before you leave for the summer.

Questions? Contact Accounts Payable at accountspayable@georgefox.edu.

This Thursday, May 20, between 1 and 2 p.m., the analytics and foresight department will offer its first weekly “office hour” session via Zoom.

If you have data-related questions, we’ll be available for an hour on Thursdays at 1 p.m. to offer our assistance. This is an “open-format;” we will do our best to assist you during this time and provide guidance on next steps, if necessary.

Questions? Contact Tyler Susmilch at tsusmilch@georgefox.edu.

The end of the fiscal year is approaching! With that in mind, we would like to let you know of a few requirements for year-end purchases and check requests:

• All Purchase Requisitions/PO’s for this fiscal year will need to be entered by May 31, 2021.
• Those goods and services on Requisitions/PO’s will need to be physically received/completed by June 30, 2021.
• Goods and services received after June 30, 2021, will be charged to the 2021-22 fiscal year.
• Any non-employee check requests received after June 30, 2021, will be charged to the 2021-22 fiscal year as well.
• All academic administrators: Please submit anything you have for processing before you leave for the summer.

Questions? Contact Patrick Culligan at pculligan@georgefox.edu.

The Office of the Provost would like to wish you a very happy birthday! If you have a birthday in May, please stop by the Academic Affairs Office (AAO) on the first floor of the Stevens Center today between 8 a.m and 5 p.m. to pick up your birthday treat.

Portland Center employees may pick up their treat at the front desk.

Questions? Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

If your contract ends soon and/or you will not be on campus through 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, 2020, must be deposited in the current fiscal year.

Questions about deposits? Contact Heather Groenlund (503-554-2173). Thank you and have a great summer!

Employees continue to have access to the Hadlock Student Center during the summer at no additional cost. Employee spouses and dependents ages 18 to 26 are eligible for free memberships as well, and dependents ages 12 to 17 are also now eligible to use the facilities alongside parents or guardians.

Summer hours will extend through Wednesday, Aug. 25. Summer hours are 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Hadlock will be closed Saturdays and Sundays throughout the summer, as well as Memorial Day.

If you have any questions, please contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

We are in the middle of a six-day heat wave! The Hadlock Student Center’s rental center is bustling with students and employees renting equipment! We wanted to remind you that Hadlock is closed Saturdays and Sundays.

However, if you are hoping to rent equipment for the weekend, you can reserve the equipment for the weekend and pick the items up on Friday before the weekend begins. The equipment must be returned between 6 a.m. and noon on Monday morning. Campus Recreation has a weekend rental rate that is very affordable for these types of rentals.

The Hadlock rental center has inflatable paddle boards, inflatable kayaks, and sit-on-top hard kayaks. Other popular summer items include cornhole, Spikeball, hammocks, tents, sleeping bags, and other camping supplies!

To make a reservation or see what we have available, please go here.

If you have questions, please contact Sarah Kotel at skotel15@georgefox.edu

The Bruin Community Pantry food bank will be open during the following hours now through Aug. 27.

• Mondays: 9 a.m. to noon; 4 to 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesdays: 12:30 to 4 p.m.
• Wednesdays: Noon to 5:30 p.m.
• Thursdays: 1 to 4 p.m.
• Fridays: 9 a.m. to noon; 4:30 to 6 p.m.
• Saturdays: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Check out the website for more information.

Thank you for participating in the April Steps for Success events and for sharing your feedback. We would like to share some photos and reflections from those who participated with you. Please take a look at the event summary at this link.

We are also proud to announce the winners of the Steps for Success raffle. Winners, come to HR to claim your prizes! We are open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Dixie Downey
• Mary Imboden
• Sarah Reamy
• Donna Kestek
• Laurie Fair
• Victoria Holland
• Teresa Arnold
• Adina Briggs McConaughey

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