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Hi! We are conducting our senior research project on physical health, mental health, and screen time, and we’d love for any George Fox students and faculty to participate! You can be part of our study by filling out this survey. It will only take about 10 minutes, and we appreciate your participation!

If you have any questions, please contact Peter Weiss at pweiss18@georgefox.edu or Ashlee Van Den Top at avandentop18@georgefox.edu.

Disclaimer:
These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

Join your colleagues at an in-person all-employee meeting in Canyon Commons 101-103 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 29. For those unable to attend in person, a livestream will be available at this link.

See you there!

Here’s a quick reminder for your safety and security. There are still some warm days ahead, and we understand some people like to open windows and prop doors for better airflow. We would ask that you remember to secure your area if you are not around and make sure the doors are not propped open. Leaving windows open or doors propped is a safety and security concern.

Remember, please secure your valuables and don’t leave valuables in your car, unlocked room, or in general just lying around. If something seems out of place or you have a concern, feel free to call Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090. We have 24/7 officers are on duty.

Thank you and enjoy your weekend!

A servant engineering team has created a survey for the students and employees of George Fox to determine their interest in various public health topics.

We would appreciate it if you would be willing to take some time to fill it out.

Thank you!

Disclaimer:
These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

The city of Newberg has an emergency alert system that automatically alerts city residents about emergency situations via text, phone, and email. You can sign up for this free service here.

Questions? Contact Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090.

Calling all arts and crafts makers! We are preparing prize baskets for our Benefits Fair raffle. If you are an artist, a crafter, or a small business owner and would like to donate any items that we can include in the baskets, please contact Aga Luptak at aluptak@georgefox.edu. Thank you!

Get ready for University Recreation’s Rocktoberfest Climbing Competition on the afternoon of Friday, Oct. 29, at the Hadlock Student Center. Registration will be opening soon!

This rock-climbing competition is open to climbers of any level and is a great opportunity to connect with others in a fun, supportive, climbing environment. Beginner, intermediate and advanced skill levels will all be represented in this competition, and there will be winners for each category!

In addition, there will be door prizes, awards and swag available for all competitors. You also won’t want to miss the awards ceremony and giveaways that will be happening that night at the end of the competition! The entire event will run from 1 to 9 p.m.

Contact AJ Heil (aheil@georgefox.edu) if you have questions.

Did you know that the Maker Hub has a handheld wood CNC router? This machine from Shaper Origin can engrave wooden signs, cut inlays, and makes cutting dovetail joints a breeze. Check out this video that shows the process of making a trivet with the same Shaper Origin CNC router we have in the Maker Hub.

The Maker Hub exists as a resource and creative outlet for the whole George Fox community (yes, including non-engineers!). We are looking for student aces. A student ace is simply an expert on a piece of equipment who helps train other students on the usage of that equipment and gains extra privileges within the Maker Hub.

Please email makerhub@georgefox.edu if you would like to get connected or have any questions.

Oregon’s co-coordinators for Braver Angels, a national group promoting civil conversation and cooperation across political divides, will describe their work in a special presentation on campus Tuesday, Oct. 5.

The free event is open to the public and is set from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Hoover 105. The evening will feature Elise Keith and Ben Nanke, who co-coordinate the Oregon chapter’s work, Elise as a “Blue” and Ben as a “Red.”

More information on the Oct. 5 event and the George Fox Civility Project is available at this link, or by contacting Civility Project Director Ron Mock at rmock@georgefox.edu. You can also read about the Braver Angels at this link.

A Zoom link to the event will be available soon. You will be able to find it on the Civility Project website.

Braver Angels (BA) is one of the leading national organizations working to overcome America’s historically high levels of political polarization and alienation. Their events allow conservatives and liberals to get past destructive stereotypes so “we can have civil conversations about real issues that lead to productive problem-solving,” according to the BA website.

Did you know we’re supposed to hit a high temperature of 87 on Friday and 81 on Saturday? Go enjoy time outside, on the water, by renting paddleboards, tubes or kayaks from the Hadlock Rental Center!

Many of our paddleboards and kayaks are inflatable and can fit into a vehicle of any size. Rentals include paddles, life jackets, and other accessories at no additional cost. We also have hundreds of other items that you can rent, including camping equipment and yard games.

You can also check out all that we have to offer and make a reservation online by going here. Want to go with other students? Sign up for one of our trips here.

Have questions? Email AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

If you missed the recent 2021 Richter Scholars kickoff event with all the changes to the program, the recording, once available, will be posted on the Richters Scholars webpage.

The Richter Scholars webpage has been updated to reflect all the changes and where you will find the link for the new method of applying electronically. Before preparing a proposal, please read through the full proposal guidelines, eligibility requirements, and review criteria at the above link.

The Richter Scholars program at George Fox 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.

Students, upload your application documents using this link. Faculty, upload your letter of recommendation using this link.

*Faculty mentors: Please note that several important proposal elements and eligibility requirements have been recently updated. Please thoroughly read through all posted documentation as you work with your student mentee to prepare a proposal.

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

The Bruin Bookstore will begin returning unsold books to their publishers soon. If you need a book for later in the semester, we strongly urge you to make your purchase as soon as possible.

Questions? Contact Laura King at 1478mgr@follet.com.

Supervisors: This is a note to remind you about our current work injury protocol. George Fox safety resources, including our current work injury protocols and forms, can be found on our website.

If you are a new supervisor and have not attended the supervisor work injury training, please contact Aga Luptak at aluptak@georgefox.edu

Join the Stewards of Sustainability Club this Saturday, Sept. 25, for a documentary and discussion event with snacks! We will be showing the episode Recycling Sham from the Netflix series Broken.

All are welcome! We’ll meet from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in Hoover 105. Contact Sydney Schroeder (schroeder18@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

The Office of the Provost would like to wish you a very happy birthday!

If you had a birthday this summer (June – August), or you have a birthday in the month of September, please stop by the Office of Academic Affairs today or tomorrow, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., to pick up your birthday treat.

Please note that we have moved … you’ll find us in Hoover 230!

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

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

Tomorrow (Thursday), Fulton Street traffic will be impacted by large concrete trucks waiting to offload at the Friendsview construction site.

The work will begin at 3 a.m. and continue all day. The trucks will be lining up on Fulton Street to enter and exit onto Center Street into the Friendsview complex. Traffic is advised to use another route, if possible.

If you have any questions, contact Dixie Downey (ddowney@georgefox.edu).

Providence members: Check out the September featured deals with your LifeBalance Program. The LifeBalance Program offers members exclusive savings on thousands of recreational, wellness, travel, and cultural activities locally and throughout the U.S.

Whether you’re looking to take a vacation, join a gym, catch a play, or go for a run, visit here to save! Access to LifeBalance discounts is available – at no cost – to all Providence Health Plan members. Find out more here.

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

Next Friday, Oct. 1, a variety of talents will take the stage from 7 to 9:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium for Fox Got Talent! If you’re interested, sign-ups to audition tomorrow night are still open.

You can fill out this form for more information about how to audition for the chance to win a $500 cash prize! Auditions are open to both students and employees.

Questions? Contact Student Activities at activities@georgefox.edu.

This week we are continuing our National Preparedness Month series. Last week we shared helpful information on how to be ready for an earthquake. This week we are sharing some important tips on fire safety.

Be well and stay safe!

Questions? Contact HR at hr@georgefox.edu.

Have you signed up yet to play arrow tag?! This Saturday, University Recreation will be hosting an arrow tag tournament from 8 to 10 p.m. in the Hadlock Student Center. Don’t miss out!

You can register here if you’re interested. Registration closes on Friday, Sept. 24, at 11:59 p.m.

Contact Angel Glockling (aglockling@georgefox.edu) with any questions.