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Here are three tips to protect yourself from Medicare fraud and scams:

• If you get a call, text, or email asking for your Medicare Number, don’t respond. Don’t give your Medicare card or Medicare Number to anyone except your doctor or people you know should have it.
• Check your Medicare Summary Notices (MSNs) or claims statements carefully. If you see a charge for a service you didn’t get or a product you didn’t order, it may be fraud. If you suspect fraud, report it at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
• Guard your Medicare card like it’s a credit card.

Visit Medicare.gov, the official source for Medicare information, to learn more about preventing Medicare fraud and medical identity theft.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.

Healthcare costs can be a major cost and concern in retirement. In an upcoming Nationwide webinar, you will learn what Medicare does and does not cover. You’ll also receive a Health Care Cost Estimator.

The webinar will be presented by Doug Ewing on Thursday, March 28, at 11:30 a.m. Register here.

Questions? Contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Do you feel like you get enough sleep each night? Getting a good night’s rest can be hard with our busy schedules. A bedtime routine and a consistent sleep schedule help your mind and body wind down before going to bed. Good sleep habits also impact your overall health.

Click this Canopy link to view Providence’s March 2024 calendar page for tips on how to sleep more soundly.

Feel free to reach out to Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Let students know about an opportunity to teach, research or study abroad through the U.S. Department of State’s Fulbright Program. Two alumni from the program, Harrison Dietzman from Slovakia and Alisha Dietzman from the United Kingdom, will be hosting an info session today (Wednesday) at 4:30 p.m. in Minthorn 200.

The session will cover the different types of grants available, as well as the ins and outs of the application process.

Questions? Feel free to contact Harrison Dietzman at hdietzman@georgefox.edu.

Do you need a spring closet clean-out? Residence life is putting on a women’s clothing drive for the remainder of the semester, and we need your donations of clothing, shoes and jewelry!

At the end of April, you can shop the campus closet at a thrift event! Every item will be $1, and all the proceeds will be donated to a nonprofit that supports ministry and children’s education in Haiti. There will even be a raffle giveaway for those who purchase items.

Donation boxes will be available until mid-April in residence halls, the library, and the student life office. Make sure to also check your closets at home over spring break!

Please reach out to HMS AC Victoria Cole at vcole@georgefox.edu if you have any questions or want more information on how to get involved.

Grab your friends and sign up for the 5K for Uganda Glow Run/Walk on Friday, April 5, at 7:30 p.m.! The 5K will begin at the Stoffer Family Stadium track.

The cost is $20 for students, $30 for community members, and $10 for children under age 10. The last day to sign up to receive a free T-shirt is today (Tuesday). Sign up at this link.

All proceeds go toward the Doctor of Physical Therapy medical service trip to Uganda, where we will be working with patients in rural communities.

Questions? Contact Hannah Quinn at hbusch15@georgefox.edu.

Providence members, be sure to check out your LifeBalance perks this month:

• Columbia Sportswear Employee Store: Reminder! Employee access ends Sunday, March 31. 
• Seabrook Relay: Want to race on Saturday, June 1? Save 20% off registration fees. 
• The Escape Artist: Save 10% off bookings. 
• Retirement Planning Center: Receive free access to financial literacy resources and planning services.
• Honor Yoga Now: Explore a wide range of yoga classes and save 40% off classes. 
• PetMeds: Shop America’s largest pet pharmacy and save $15 off orders of $49 or more.
• Crocs: Score $15 off $75+ or $20 off $100+.

To access these benefits, login to your MyProvidence account or go to this website.

Reach out to Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Join us for Quaker Worship tomorrow (Wednesday) in Hoover 250 from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Nathanael Ankeny will be hosting. Chapel credit will be offered.

Feel free to reach out to Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Have you always wanted to play Quidditch or learn magic, but your letter to Hogwarts got lost in the mail? Well, muggles, you’re in luck.

The Comic Book Club, Arts & Crafts Club, Critical Hit Club and Fencing Club are all working together to host an event inspired by the world of Harry Potter!

This Friday, March 22, join us in Hoover 203 at 4:30 p.m. for feasting, fun games, and wizard classes. Then, finish off the evening with an epic game of Quidditch on the quad! All magical activities are muggle and squib friendly. Festivities will run until 7 p.m.

Feel free to reach out to Lilly McAfee at lmcafee19@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Paul Anderson will be commenting on the Holy Week artwork of The Saint John’s Bible every day this week from 11:55 a.m. to noon in the Murdock Library lobby. The artwork for today (Tuesday) will move from the Last Supper to the Crucifixion in the Gospel of Luke.

Questions? Please email Paul at panderso@georgefox.edu.

Need an excuse to go to the coast? Join the Stewards of Sustainability Club for our annual beach clean-up! On Saturday, April 6, we will participate in SOLVE’s Treasure the Beach event, where we will be picking up trash on Seaside beach.

For those who would like to carpool, we will depart George Fox around 7 a.m. to arrive at the beach in time for the event from 9 to 11 a.m. Following the clean-up, we will eat lunch and hang out on the beach before returning to campus, aiming to arrive by 2:30 p.m.

If you’re interested in this event, check out this spreadsheet for more information and to sign up. Thanks for helping us keep our beloved Oregon Coast clean, safe and beautiful!

Contact Lilly McAfee at lmcafee19@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

All are welcome to attend IRC’s upcoming panel featuring three women leaders in STEM. Our guests will speak on their valuable experience in hopes of sharing wisdom to others in their field.

Join us in Stevens 208 this Wednesday, March 20, at 6 p.m. to hear from this panel! Check out the short bios provided to learn a bit about our speakers.

Gladis Reyes is a George Fox alumna and was recipient of the Act Six scholarship. She currently works at OHSU as a core scientist and plans to pursue a graduate degree in chemical research toxicology, drug development, or nanomedicine.

Jamie Zuckerman graduated from George Fox with a degree in biochemistry and was captain of the swim team during her junior and senior years. She aspires to perform biochemical research that would significantly improve the quality of life for those who are impacted by illness.

Jennylin Lopez was born and raised in Arequipa, Peru. She finished a bachelor’s degree in ministry, then came to George Fox to get her bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. Growing up in the church, Jennylin served in many different spheres of ministry at a young age. One of her passions is seeing people encounter the love of the Father and hopes to see lives, families, cities and countries transformed by it.

We hope to see you there! Please reach out to Gaddiel Vergara at evergara22@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Are you planning an international trip anytime soon?

International travel is back in full swing here on campus, so the Center for Study Abroad would like to invite you to a Zoom meeting to talk about the George Fox policies and procedures for traveling internationally, either as an individual or with students. We will be covering topics such as travel insurance, liability, safety protocols, and more.

The meeting is scheduled for today (Monday) at 3 p.m. Here is the Zoom link.

If you have any questions, please contact Lynn Scott at lscott@georgefox.edu.

Please join us for a lively night to help send George Fox’s Doctor of Physical Therapy’s (DPT) students to Uganda. The night will include dinner, dessert, and an abundance of items that you will have the opportunity to bid on via silent auction.

We have a diverse selection of items, including gift contributions from local small businesses, companies, travel experiences, and more!

The auction will take place in Canyon Commons 101 on Saturday, April 13, from 5 to 8 p.m. All proceeds go toward funding George Fox’s DPT program’s 11th annual medical service trip to Uganda, where we will be working with patients in rural communities.

Contact Taryn Conwell at tconwell22@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Come tonight (Monday) to hear former George Fox professor Gina Johnson’s assessment of South Africa’s truth and reconciliation process. Has injustice been remedied? Has hatred and political polarization been healed? Have South Africa’s hopes for a functioning and civil democracy been realized? What can we learn from South Africa’s experience in our own deeply polarized era?

To find out, come to Hoover 105 at 6:30 p.m. to hear Dr. Johnson’s presentation. The event will be video recorded.

Questions? Please reach out to Ron Mock at rmock@georgefox.edu.

We are looking for several volunteers to serve as ushers at spring undergraduate commencement on Saturday, April 27. There will be two separate ceremonies again this year.

The schedule is as follows:

• 11 a.m.: Cultural & Wellness Enterprises and Adult Degree Program Ceremony
• 3 p.m.: Industrial Enterprise Ceremony

This format allows a more personalized and celebratory atmosphere for our graduates and their families, and like last year, we are calling for “all-community” participation. What a thrill it is to see graduates, their families, and friends come together to celebrate!

Volunteers are vital to the smooth execution of the day’s events and help make the day memorable for our graduates and their guests. This event could not happen without you!

Staff members, please sign up for a time to serve in one of the two ceremonies. A $50 stipend or three hours of time-off (with supervisor approval) is available for those employees not already scheduled to work. Non-employees who volunteer will receive a $50 gift card.

Thank you in advance for your willingness to serve! Questions? Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

Do you have extra or unwanted magazines lying around? Donate them to the residence life office! The magazines will be used for ongoing projects by one of the area coordinators.

Email Connor Knapp at cknapp@georgefox.edu if you’re interested in donating.

Apartheid in South Africa officially ended 30 years ago, leaving the country with questions about how to replace violence and stark injustice with a functioning democracy, inclusive of all the nation’s citizens.

South Africans turned to a new idea, utilizing truth and reconciliation commissions to expose the reality of apartheid while offering amnesty from prosecution or retaliation to those who told the truth about what they did. This approach was celebrated as a new and better way to deal with injustice and the stark social, political, and economic polarization it created.

Has it worked as hoped? Former George Fox professor Gina Johnson will help us answer that question. Come to Hoover 105 this Monday, March 18, at 6:30 p.m. to hear her presentation. The event will be video recorded.

Questions? Please reach out to Ron Mock at rmock@georgefox.edu.

We are looking for several volunteers to serve as ushers at the spring undergraduate commencement ceremony on Saturday, April 27. There will be two separate ceremonies again this year.

The schedule is as follows:

• 11 a.m.: Cultural & Wellness Enterprises and Adult Degree Program Ceremony
• 3 p.m.: Industrial Enterprise Ceremony

This format allows a more personalized and celebratory atmosphere for our graduates and their families, and like last year, we are calling for “all-community” participation. What a thrill it is to see graduates, their families, and friends come together to celebrate!

Volunteers are vital to the smooth execution of the day’s events and to help make the day memorable for our graduates and their guests. This day could not happen without you!

Staff members, please sign up for a time to serve in one of the two ceremonies. A $50 stipend or three hours of time-off (with supervisor approval) is available for those employees not already scheduled to work. Non-employees who volunteer will receive a $50 gift card.

Thank you in advance for your willingness to serve! Questions? Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

Do you have low back pain? There is still space available in our free physical therapy low back evaluation day on Wednesday, April 10, between 8 and 11:30 p.m. Evaluations will be done by second-year George Fox doctor of physical therapy students (with a licensed clinician present). Appointments are about 45 minutes.

Please reach out to Li-Zandre Philbrook at lphilbrook@georgefox.edu for more information and scheduling.