The Daily Bruin

The physical therapy department is looking for participants to join a 10-week research study on Achilles tendinopathy. The study aims to evaluate recreational runners with persistent pain in the mid-portion of the Achilles tendon. The tentative start date is the week of July 17; please email us if you are interested to set your time.

Participants will receive monetary incentive upon completion of the 10-week program. If interested, contact Jessica Dinielli (jdinielli15@georgefox.edu).

Monday, July 17, is “Peach Ice Cream Day!” Stop by the Bruin Den between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to cool off with a scoop of peach and blueberry sherbet, topped with whipped cream and fresh blueberry sauce for only $1.50!

The physical therapy department is looking for participants to join a 10-week research study on Achilles tendinopathy. The study aims to evaluate recreational runners with persistent pain in the mid-portion of the Achilles tendon. The tentative start date is the week of July 17; please email us if you are interested to set your time.

Participants will receive monetary incentive upon completion of the 10-week program. If interested, contact Jessica Dinielli (jdinielli15@georgefox.edu).

The physical therapy department is looking for participants to join a 10-week research study on Achilles tendinopathy. The study aims to evaluate recreational runners with persistent pain in the mid-portion of the Achilles tendon. The tentative start date is the week of July 17; please email us if you are interested to set your time.

Participants will receive monetary incentive upon completion of the 10-week program. If interested, contact Jessica Dinielli (jdinielli15@georgefox.edu).

TIAA individual consulting appointments are coming to the Newberg campus July 20 and Aug. 24.

No matter where you are in life – just getting started or planning for retirement – a session with Braden Danielson can help you create a unique plan for your goals. And, it’s at no additional cost as a part of your retirement plan. You’ll get answers to these questions and more:

• Am I invested in the right mix of investments to help meet my goals?
• Am I saving enough to create the retirement income I need?
• How do I take income from my retirement account once I stop working?
• How do I plan for short-term goals such as saving for a house or education expenses?
• How do I manage debt, save money and balance various financial priorities at the same time?

To schedule your one-hour appointment, click on this link. The on-site appointment slots fill quickly, so don’t delay! Take advantage of this excellent resource!

You can also visit Advice and Guidance to access online tools and resources that can help you stay on track and save even more for retirement.

If you would like to make a change to your retirement account contribution amount or have questions about your George Fox University benefits, please contact Darby Thiessen at 503-554-2188 or dthiessen@georgefox.edu.

Celebrate summer Texas style at our next stop on Bon Appetit’s Route 66 “culinary road trip.” Join us today (Wednesday) between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on the patio near the flag pole in the quad as we serve up smoked brisket, green chile mac and cheese, collard greens with bacon, jalapeño cheddar corn bread, and sweet tea! Enjoy it all for just $6.95.

Don’t forget your punch card, as there will be a prize raffle at the end of the road!

The George Fox community is invited to a special welcome reception for Vicki Piersall, the university’s new chief financial officer, today (Tuesday) beginning at 1:30 p.m. in the Stevens Center (Duke) Atrium.

Vicki brings more than 20 years of senior leadership experience at Xerox, Schnitzer Steel and Sims Metal Management. She begins work at the university on Aug. 4.

Are you a George Fox undergraduate or graduate student looking for a place to live this year? Friendship House Newberg might be the perfect house for you. It’s just 10 blocks from campus and newly remodeled.

If you have a heart for friendship and community with the people you live with, Friendship House could be the right fit. We have the vision of creating community both within the home and in the greater George Fox and Newberg communities.

At Friendship House, you’ll have your own bedroom with a half bath, as well as a shared master bathroom, and newly remodeled kitchen and living room. You’ll also have the opportunity to live alongside two individuals with developmental disabilities who are engaged in the Newberg community.

The vision of Friendship House is to create friendships and to build bridges between individuals with disabilities and the community. Contact Sondra Strong at 503-201-8321 or email fhnewberg@gmail.com to find out more. Hurry to secure your room!

Celebrate summer Texas style at our next stop on Bon Appetit’s Route 66 “culinary road trip.” Join us Wednesday, July 12, between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on the patio near the flag pole in the quad as we serve up smoked brisket, green chile mac and cheese, collard greens with bacon, jalapeño cheddar corn bread, and sweet tea! Enjoy it all for just $6.95.

Don’t forget your punch card, as there will be a prize raffle at the end of the road!

• NBC Camps for basketball and volleyball will be on campus July 10-14 and July 17-21.
• Newberg Christian Church will host a week-long soccer day camp as an outreach to non-church-attending Newberg community youth at Austin Field July 17-21. Last year, 27 children committed their lives to Christ as a result of this outreach, and many have been instrumental in getting additional family members involved in attending church and Bible studies on a regular basis. Approximately 95 people attend this event.
• The Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends (NWYM) is hosting its annual church conference on campus July 23-26. This is the longest-running summer conference at George Fox. The NWYM is a community of evangelical Friends churches who join together in worship and service to impact society through love in action. They utilize the art office located in Ross as their headquarters while on campus.
• The Chinese Evangelical Church meets for an annual church retreat July 28-30. Several Chinese churches from Oregon and Washington gather each summer to worship together and share what God is doing in and through their congregations.

Please contact the Conference and Event Office if you have questions: 503-554-2027.

Have you been putting off signing up for First Aid/CPR/AED certification training? The last two class sessions for the summer will be on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 11-12, and Thursday and Friday, July 27-28.

This is an eight-hour course that is split into two days, and you need to sign up immediately on the Security Services website, as space is limited. There is more availability in the July 27-28 class, so sign up today. No First Aid/CPR/AED classes will be offered in August, so don’t miss out!

All Basic Life Support (BLS) classes for healthcare professionals are already full for the rest of the summer. Please contact Mark Stone at mstone@georgefox.edu to schedule those during the fall semester.

The undergraduate admissions office is welcoming its final group of our incoming class for Genesis today (Friday). Please be courteous to our guests by avoiding parking in the Hoover and Stevens parking lots.

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

Thanks!

Have you been putting off signing up for First Aid/CPR/AED certification training? The last two class sessions for the summer will be on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 11-12, and Thursday and Friday, July 27-28.

This is an eight-hour course that is split into two days, and you need to sign up immediately on the Security Services website, as space is limited. There is more availability in the July 27-28 class, so sign up today. No First Aid/CPR/AED classes will be offered in August, so don’t miss out!

All Basic Life Support (BLS) classes for healthcare professionals are already full for the rest of the summer. Please contact Mark Stone at mstone@georgefox.edu to schedule those during the fall semester.

On a recent trip to Europe, President Robin Baker and his wife Ruth had the opportunity to visit Normandy, France, site of the historic D-Day invasion of June 6, 1944. The experience proved both memorable and moving, as his party included several war veterans.

In his most recent blog post, Robin reflects on the experience. You can read it here.

Northwest Natural Gas and Plant Services will shut off natural gas to several buildings on the Newberg campus for one day only, starting at 8 a.m. today (Thursday). The shutoff will continue for most of the day; gas will be restored that evening.

The hot water in these areas will last until the tank has been drained (some buildings may not notice a lack of hot water). Gas spigots will be off, and clothes dryers will not function during that time.

Academic buildings affected will be:

• Bauman Auditorium
• Brougher
• EHS
• Hoover
• Klages Center (Engineering, Bookstore, Bruin Den)
• Lemmons Center
• Minthorn Hall
• MLRC
• North Street Annex (Pottery Lab, Mail and Print Services)
• Ross
• Stevens Center
• Wheeler Sports Center
• Wood-Mar Hall

Housing areas affected will be:

• Beebe Hall
• Edwards Hall
• Gulley Hall
• Hobson Hall
• Macy Hall
• Pennington Hall
• Sutton Hall
• Weesner Village Laundry Room
• Willcuts Hall

Thank you for your patience as we do amazing things on campus! Questions? Contact Dixie Downey (ddowney@georgefox.edu).

Just a reminder that the Bruin Den will be closed today (Thursday) for building maintenance. However, the Bridge Cafe will be open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

In addition to our bakery, espresso drinks, soup and grab-and-go items, we will be featuring a “build your own” picnic-style lunch for $6.95, available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Bruin Den will resume regular summer hours of service on Friday, July 7.

The physical therapy department is excited to announce that our PT clinic is open all summer long, Monday through Friday, to serve your needs.

We are a participating provider for Regence and offer self-pay options for those not on Regence. Our pro-bono clinic is available this summer as well.

Please call Li-Zandre at 503-554-2479 with any questions. Have a great summer!

The undergraduate admissions office is welcoming its final group of our incoming class for Genesis tomorrow (Friday, July 7). Please be courteous to our guests by avoiding parking in the Hoover and Stevens parking lots.

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

Thanks!

The undergraduate admissions office is welcoming its final group of our incoming class for Genesis this Friday, July 7. Please be courteous to our guests by avoiding parking in the Hoover and Stevens parking lots.

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

Thanks!

Fiscal Year End 2016-17 is quickly approaching, and the Finance Department would appreciate your help in ensuring a smooth and timely year-end close. Please review and note the following deadline for Accounts Payable requests:

1. Submission of the following FY2016-17 requests must be received by Finance on or before Friday, July 7, 2017:

• Check Requests
• Invoices
• Expense Reimbursement Requests
• Petty Cash Logs for expenses through June 30, 2017 ONLY

Please refer to this “Fiscal Year-End Deadlines & Procedures” page of the Finance Department website for additional details.

Please contact Jennifer Klapp at jklapp@georgefox.edu or ext. 2170 with any year-end accounts payable questions.

Thank you!
The Finance Team