The Daily Bruin

With a long holiday weekend ahead, here are some safety tips if camping, hiking or backpacking are on your get-away list!

• Research cell phone coverage for your trip. If you will be out of range, find out how to access services for the ranger or local law enforcement. Check out communication devices at outdoor stores that allow you to text, boost your signal or use your cell phone as a radio in case of emergency.
• Leave at home or in a safety deposit box all jewelry, electronics, unneeded cash and credit cards. Connect with other campers, and if they seem trustworthy, agree to watch each other’s tent and camping equipment when out on a hike or day excursion.
• Take valuables with you if at all possible or use a diversion safe that looks like an ordinary object.
• Hide items that you need to store in your vehicle and transfer them to your trunk prior to arriving at your destination.
• Lock your vehicle and close windows and sunroofs.
• Look for people loitering around parking areas, and don’t leave your car if there are suspicious persons hanging around.
• Trust your instincts! If something feels “off” about a campsite or campers, follow your gut.
• Carry a whistle or noise-maker to draw attention to yourself if you need help.
• Make a family plan about what to do if any family member becomes separated from the group.

These great tips are courtesy of the City of Portland’s Crime Prevention Program.

– Campus Safety Office

If you are an expectant mother, a new mom, or are a mother of young children, you’re invited to an informal lunchtime gathering with other George Fox employee women today (Wednesday) from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Hoover 104. Come and go as you please. Lunch will be provided!

Questions? Contact Jamie Noling-Auth (jnolingauth@georgefox.edu).

Plan to join us for a retirement reception for Theresa Schierman, who is retiring after 10 years as a financial aid counselor. We will gather at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30, in the Stevens Center atrium. Refreshments will be served.

Theresa has impacted so many lives through her extraordinary commitment to each individual student and their families. She will be blessed by your presence.

Contact Terri Crawford (tcrawford@georgefox.edu) with questions.

Do you use Google Forms? We now have available for you a Google Form-compatible image with the George Fox logo. Instructions on how to upload the image to your existing Google Form and a Google Form template can be found at this link.

If you have any questions, please contact Danette Newkirk (dnewkirk@georgefox.edu).

Make plans to attend the all-employee meeting set for Thursday, May 31, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Canyon Commons. A live stream of the meeting will take place in PDS 160 at the Portland Center.

Also, there has been a change to the June meeting schedule. The meeting that month will take place on Wednesday, June 20, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Canyon Commons (PDS 160 live stream).  It was originally scheduled for June 28.

See you there!

We’ve been receiving calls wondering when vehicle registration for this fall will open up, and the answer is July! It will be a roll-out registration like last summer, with those who will be seniors registering first, then juniors, then sophomores, etc. Information will be posted in the Daily Bruin and sent via email, so keep watching for further details.

Commuter and graduate permits won’t be limited, but residential permits will be, so please carefully consider if you really do need a car on campus – or if taking advantage of the Enterprise Car Share program would be a much cheaper alternative, as permits will be $100 per semester.

Questions? Contact Nadine Kincaid (nkincaid@georgefox.edu).

The big toe is the last part of your body to leave the ground when you walk or run. The physical therapy research team is interested in knowing exactly how strong the muscles are that control the big toe. We are looking for volunteers who are willing to have their toe and calf muscle tested for strength using two, easy to perform measurements.

If you are interested in participating, please call Jamie at 503-803-8096 for further details. Let’s see what you can do!

Are you interested in learning more about George Fox’s sick leave share and parental leave policies? Do you find yourself wondering what you should say and do when your direct report comes to you saying, “I need to take leave”? Can you direct an employee where to go to find their leave balances? Here is your opportunity to learn what every supervisor needs to know about George Fox leave of absences!

Supervisor trainings will be held as a “Lunch and Learn” on two successive Wednesdays – May 23 and May 30 – from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Klages 232.

• Choose the date that works best for you: May 23 or May 30
• Sign up using this link: Supervisor Lunch and Learn Sign-up - George Fox Leave of Absences (maximum of 23 attendees per session; additional sessions will be held in the fall)
• Bring your lunch, and learn about leave of absences with your fellow supervisors

If you have questions or have difficulty signing up, please contact Darby Thiessen at 503-554-2188 or dthiessen@georgefox.edu.

The 2018 Spring course sites have now been hidden to students. If you want to make any of the 2018 Spring course sites visible to them, follow these steps:

• Select “Administration” menu>Edit settings
• In the “General” section,  look for the “Visible” setting
• Change “Hide” back to “Show”
• Scroll to bottom and “Save changes”

You can use the same procedure to make courses visible to students for 2018 Summer course sites.

Unrelated to hiding courses, but helpful to know: In your Dashboard “Courses view,” your courses are now listed in three tabs: “In Progress,” “Future” and “Past.” You can control how your courses are listed by entering each course site and adjusting the start and end dates. To learn more, view the FoxTALE Course Overview guide.

Visit the FoxTALE for Faculty webpage for a list of guides and resources.

Questions? Email servicedesk@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2569.

– Your Educational Technology Team

If you are an expectant mother, a new mom, or are a mother of young children, come to an informal lunchtime gathering with other George Fox employee women. We gather two to three times a year to share stories and lunch, and to connect with one another.

We’ll be meeting next from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 23, in Hoover 104. Come and go as you please.

Questions? Contact Jamie Noling-Auth (jnolingauth@georgefox.edu).

Commuter Life is seeking to promote the great resources we have for commuter students. We are looking to incorporate an interactive map on our website and other mobile-friendly platforms. This map would include items that commuters need/desire at points in their academic journey.

We are hoping to list the following on-campus resources that commuters could use:

• Microwaves
• Refrigerators
• Lactation spaces
• 24-hour spaces
• Lounge spaces that don’t require swipe access
• Free food for students who identify as food insecure
• Computer access
• Daytime study spaces

If you have any of these resources that students are encouraged to use in your area/department, please fill out this Google Form.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Kristi Welker at kwelker@georgefox.edu. Thank you for helping to meet the unique needs of our commuter students!

The library has three faculty study rooms available for those needing a quiet area for study and research. The rooms may be reserved for one semester at a time (fall, spring, summer). If you are interested in requesting a room for next year, please fill out this Google Form. Requests will be prioritized on a first-come, first-served basis.

Questions? Contact library@georgefox.edu.

Ready for your summer workouts to begin? Below are the Fitness Center’s summer hours through Aug. 26, so be aware of them before venturing over to see us!

Sunday: Closed
Monday-Friday: 6 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday: 7 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Closed: May 28 (Memorial Day) and July 4

We look forward to seeing you in the gym this summer, even if you’re just looking to escape the heat and be in the AC!

Contact Katherine McCombs (kmccombs16@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

The big toe is the last part of your body to leave the ground when you walk or run. The physical therapy research team is interested in knowing exactly how strong the muscles are that control the big toe. We are looking for volunteers who are willing to have their toe and calf muscle tested for strength using two, easy to perform measurements.

If you are interested in participating, please call Jamie at 503-803-8096 for further details. Let’s see what you can do!

Are you interested in learning more about George Fox’s sick leave share and parental leave policies? Do you find yourself wondering what you should say and do when your direct report comes to you saying, “I need to take leave”? Can you direct an employee where to go to find their leave balances? Here is your opportunity to learn what every supervisor needs to know about George Fox leave of absences!

A first in a series of supervisor trainings will be held as a “Lunch and Learn” on three successive Wednesdays – May 16, May 23 and May 30 – from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Klages 232.

• Choose the date that works best for you: May 16, May 23 or May 30
• Sign up using this link: Supervisor Lunch and Learn Sign-up - George Fox Leave of Absences (maximum of 23 attendees per session; additional sessions will be held in the fall)
• Bring your lunch, and learn about leave of absences with your fellow supervisors

If you have questions or have difficulty signing up, please contact Darby Thiessen at 503-554-2188 or dthiessen@georgefox.edu.

The library has three faculty study rooms available for those needing a quiet area for study and research. The rooms may be reserved for one semester at a time (fall, spring, summer). If you are interested in requesting a room for next year, please fill out this Google Form. Requests will be prioritized on a first-come, first-served basis.

Questions? Contact library@georgefox.edu.

The undergraduate admissions office is welcoming its incoming class for Genesis today and tomorrow! Please be courteous of our guests by avoiding parking in the Hoover and Stevens lots on these days.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Kelly Friesen at ext. 2248 or kfriesen@georgefox.edu.

Commuter Life is seeking to promote the great resources we have for commuter students. We are looking to incorporate an interactive map on our website and other mobile-friendly platforms. This map would include items that commuters need/desire at points in their academic journey.

We are hoping to list the following on-campus resources that commuters could use:

• Microwaves
• Refrigerators
• Lactation spaces
• 24-hour spaces
• Lounge spaces that don’t require swipe access
• Free food for students who identify as food insecure
• Computer access
• Daytime study spaces

If you have any of these resources that students are encouraged to use in your area/department, please fill out this Google Form.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Kristi Welker at kwelker@georgefox.edu. Thank you for helping to meet the unique needs of our commuter students!

Are you interested in learning more about George Fox’s sick leave share and parental leave policies? Do you find yourself wondering what you should say and do when your direct report comes to you saying, “I need to take leave”? Can you direct an employee where to go to find their leave balances? Here is your opportunity to learn what every supervisor needs to know about George Fox leave of absences!

A first in a series of supervisor trainings will be held as a “Lunch and Learn” on three successive Wednesdays – May 16, May 23 and May 30 – from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Klages 232.

• Choose the date that works best for you: May 16, May 23 or May 30
• Sign up using this link: Supervisor Lunch and Learn Sign-up - George Fox Leave of Absences (maximum of 23 attendees per session; additional sessions will be held in the fall)
• Bring your lunch, and learn about leave of absences with your fellow supervisors

If you have questions or have difficulty signing up, please contact Darby Thiessen at 503-554-2188 or dthiessen@georgefox.edu.

The 26th annual Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is tomorrow (Saturday), giving employees and students a community service opportunity. Newberg F.I.S.H. (Friends In Service to Humanity) is looking for available volunteers any time between noon and 4 p.m. to help sort donations brought in by the food drive. The office is located at 125 S. Elliott Road.

If available to volunteer, contact Lisa at Newberg F.I.S.H. at 503-538-4444.