The Daily Bruin

One powerful tool for healing our polarized communities is community mediation. Yamhill County has had a volunteer community mediation program for 25 years, but now it’s getting a boost with help from the Neighbor-to-Neighbor Community Dispute Resolution Center in Salem.

What will this mean for our area? What opportunities will it provide for those locked in disputes? What about for those who want to be healers in our community?

Come and find out from two Neighbor-to-Neighbor staff members, and the director of George Fox’s Civility Project, in our Mediation as Civility event at 7 p.m. on Jan. 23 in Hoover 105.

If you have any questions, please contact Ron Mock at rmock@georgefox.edu.

Do you want to start a new workout habit this year, but you’re not sure where to start?

During this 52-week series, certified personal trainer Christine Rosencrance shares weekly videos to help get your heart pumping and muscles working. Videos are delivered directly to your inbox each Monday morning for easy access.

This series is recommended for beginner to intermediate participants, and the videos allow you to fit the workouts into your schedule throughout the week.

If you have any questions, please contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.

Ready to sharpen your mental edge? Dive into part two of our enlightening series on motivation, focus and drive in Providence’s Healthy Bites podcast.

In this episode, learn how challenging mental tasks can prime your brain for success, and why a digital detox may be the breakthrough you need. We’ll also discuss the transformative powers of mindfulness, meditation and effective goal-setting.

If you have any questions, please contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.

A new year, or any time, is an excellent opportunity to strengthen social connections and combat loneliness. Canopy provides free and confidential digital resources, coaching, and counseling to assist you on your journey.

Not sure where to start?

Use “My Plan,” our virtual care navigator, for personalized recommendations and connections to resources.

If you have any questions, please contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.

George Fox University and Austin Industries will host the Oregon Symphony for its 36th annual performance in Bauman Auditorium on Friday, Feb. 2, at 8 p.m. The concert is free to George Fox employees.

This year’s performance will feature the music of American composer George Gershwin. A limited number of tickets have been provided for George Fox half-time and full-time employees. Tickets are limited to two per employee on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 9 a.m. Monday, Jan. 22, at the Welcome & Information Center in Stevens.

There will be a waitlist if you would like additional tickets. Any available tickets after Jan. 26 will go to those on the waitlist. Reservations over the phone may be taken for Portland Center employees only.

If you have any questions, please contact Carly Reumann at creumann@georgefox.edu.

Interested in teaching group fitness classes at Hadlock?

Applications are now open for group fitness instructors. Teach a currently offered class or introduce a brand new one to the school. Apply by Feb. 13.

If you have any questions, please contact Nate Freeman at freemann@georgefox.edu.

Posters and displays are generally intended to advertise a particular event or raise awareness about the activities of an officially recognized campus club or organization.

With this in mind, please pay special attention to the following policies:

• Campus displays must be submitted for approval at least two weeks before the display is to be posted.
• Campus displays and posters are not considered approved until the final notification is received and display items have received a stamp from the Office of Student Life. Clubs and student activity teams must have their posters and displays approved by Kara Holcombe at kholcombe@georgefox.edu.
• You must take down your flyers when your event is over.
• Post only on bulletin boards, posting kiosks or sandwich boards. Do not post on walls, windows or doors. (However, event location signs may be placed on building entrance doors on the day of the event and then removed after the event.)
• Save time by first sending your design to studentlife@georgefox.edu. Then, once approved via email, bring your posters to the Student Life Office in Hadlock to be stamped.

Find all the details you need in the Student Handbook under the Campus Display & Posting Policy section.

If you have any questions, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Join the Wellness Committee today (Friday) anytime from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Hadlock Student Center to learn about alternative ways to get in your steps.

You will get a guided tour of the building and learn about the various classes and activities that are offered, including pickleball, walking the track and rock climbing. You could even join a 15-minute sample spin class at 1 p.m.

Light snacks will be served, and you can earn raffle tickets for prizes during the event.

If you have any questions, please contact Jan Balzer at jbalzer@georgefox.edu.

Do you know what to do if you need to evacuate an academic building during an emergency?

From Jan. 16-19, all academic buildings and offices will participate in the annual evacuation drill. All students, faculty and staff are required to evacuate the building when the alarm sounds and congregate at the assembly point.

Senior officers of Campus Public Safety and safety personnel will be on site to assist during the evacuation drill. Additional information regarding evacuation drills and assembly points can be found here.

If you have any questions, please contact Kim Knoernschild at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.

All are invited to attend the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day event Monday, Jan. 15, at the Chehalem Cultural Center in Newberg.

The program begins at 6 p.m. and will feature several George Fox students and employees. The event will include an interactive art installation facilitated by Marvin Eans, chair of the art and design department.

See the Chehalem Cultural Center MLK Jr. Day page for more information.

If you have any questions, please contact one of the program co-chairs, Rick Muthiah (rmuthiah@georgefox.edu) or D’Metri Mattocks (dmattocks@georgefox.edu).

Have you been experiencing aches or pains in your body? Injured recently? Planning on having surgery? Noticing difficulty with everyday movements? The George Fox Physical Therapy Community Clinic is here for you!

We treat pain, injuries and movement difficulties of all types, so please reach out if you are needing guidance. We work with you, your schedule and your finances to give you the care you need.

Each session costs $25 for George Fox students and staff. The cost is $35 for community members.

To make an appointment, please call (503) 554-2479 and leave a voicemail, or email physicaltherapy@georgefox.edu with your information.

If you have any questions, please contact Catherine Enger at cenger@georgefox.edu.

It is a new year, and that brings an opportunity to welcome new representatives to join the Professional Development Committee (PDC)!

We are looking to add up to six positions to the PDC for people who are passionate about serving their fellow George Fox employees to promote personal and professional growth and encourage communication, fellowship and unity within the George Fox community.

We would like to invite all staff and administrators to nominate co-workers (or themselves) to serve on the Professional Development Committee by filling out this 2024 PDC Nomination form. Please submit nominations by Friday, Feb. 2.

More communication will be coming to you soon! Take a look at the Professional Development Committee website for more information.

If you have questions, please contact Joseph Harrison at jharrison@georgefox.edu.

Have you recently had an interaction with the Registrar’s Office? If so, please let us know about your experience in this very short survey. Your satisfaction is important to us!

The information you provide will help us to make improvements and maintain a high quality of service. These responses are anonymous. Thank you in advance for your feedback.

If you have any questions, please contact the Registrar’s Office at registrar@georgefox.edu.

Welcome back, Bruins!

Commuter Life would like to bless your morning with a treat. We will be having a free hot chocolate and coffee bar outside of Murdock Library today (Thursday) from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Be sure to stop by!

If you have any questions, please contact Dave Johnstone at djohnsto@georgefox.edu.

All are invited to attend the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day event on Monday, Jan. 15, at the Chehalem Cultural Center in Newberg.

The program begins at 6 p.m. and will feature several George Fox students and employees. The event will include an interactive art installation facilitated by Marvin Eans, chair of the art and design department.

See the Chehalem Cultural Center MLK Jr. Day page for more information.

If you have any questions, please contact one of the program co-chairs, Rick Muthiah (rmuthiah@georgefox.edu) or D’Metri Mattocks (dmattocks@georgefox.edu).

Are you a proud Bruin with a passion for sharing your campus experience? Do you have a knack for storytelling and a friendly, approachable demeanor? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you this semester!

We are on the lookout for enthusiastic undergraduate students to become the face of George Fox University in our upcoming campus tour video series. Our goal is to provide prospective students, families and the world a digital window into our wonderful university, and we want you to be a part of it!

We will work with you over the course of a few shoots and give you some coaching to make sure you are ready.

If you are interested, please contact Hunter C. Bomar in the Marketing Communications office at hbomar@georgefox.edu.

You are invited to the George Fox Prayer Network’s first event of the year, Praying The Walls, on Sunday, Jan. 14, at 1:30 p.m.

We will be gathering at the clock tower for a time of unified prayer and sharing before splitting up to prayer walk the borders of campus, seeking the Lord’s protection against the enemy and consecrating campus for the Lord’s purposes.

Anyone who is passionate about the Lord and what He is doing at Fox is welcome to come!

If you have any questions, please contact Alvin Lai at alai20@georgefox.edu.

Based on the results of the George Fox wellness survey, we are bringing back Wellness Wednesdays with a fresh twist.

Our focus is to help you build wholeness, which includes developing the whole person – spiritually, mentally, physically and socially. Check out this month’s infographic.

If you have any questions, please contact Kim Knoernschild at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.

Winter weather has officially arrived! As temperatures drop, there is a potential for icy and snowy conditions.

Please be aware of areas around campus that may be icy, such as Crisman Crossing, Wheeler Bridge, stairs, and entryways into buildings. Parking lots may have black ice conditions. Please wear footwear with appropriate tread.

For more information, check out this infographic. If you are concerned about an area being icy on campus, please report it here.

If you have any questions, please contact Kim Knoernschild at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.

This Saturday, Jan. 13, is Local School Night Out at Miller Gymnasium, and we are offering free admission for all children in kindergarten through eighth grade!

Enjoy games, giveaways, face painting and an opportunity to meet Pennington Bear – all while the Bruins take on the Whitman Blues at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. Students, faculty and staff are free with a George Fox ID.

If you have any questions, please contact Jenéa Walters at jshoemaker@georgefox.edu.