The Daily Bruin

Hello staff and administrators!

The Professional Development Committee would like to invite you to a frozen treat social this Tuesday, Aug. 22!

Our committee focuses on promoting personal and professional growth for staff and administrators to promote communication, fellowship, and unity within the George Fox community. We are hopeful that this will be a sweet time to pause, enjoy a frozen treat, and fellowship with your coworkers.

Join us Tuesday between 3 and 4 p.m. in the quad in front of Stevens, while supplies last! We will also have gluten free and dairy free options!

Hope to see you there!

Did you know that the university has a Parent Leadership Committee? This committee is made up of a select group that represents a diverse intersection of undergraduate students’ families.

Facilitated by the Office of Parent and Family Programs, this focus group is a great way to survey families, test a new service or platform for your department, or inform families of innovative work and changes here at the university.

If you have the need for input from the perspective of current undergraduate families, please reach out to Megan Fisher, director of Parent and Family Programs, at mfisher@georgefox.edu. We would love to add you to our docket of work for the upcoming year.

You are invited to participate in a Providence Health Plan-sponsored Zoom webinar, “Time Management: Capturing Your Time Thieves,” scheduled from 10 to 10:30 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday). When registering, use the access code PHPCOMM or PHPASO.

Struggling to get it all done each day and feeling overwhelmed? Juggling workload, family obligations, squeezing in time to see our friends and set aside some time for ourselves? It can be a lot! But chances are, we can accomplish our goals with just a few adjustments to our approach.

We’ll explain how we get off track and provide practical tools for achieving our goals when it feels like there is never enough time.

The George Fox Esports Arena invites you to come learn more about our program at a special event from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 26, as we unveil our new plans to student leaders and our student-athletes.

We also invite students looking for internship opportunities in both photography and broadcasting, as well as content creators. We’re also actively searching for players who play League of Legends, Tekken and Street Fighter.

For more information, or to simply get in touch to learn more about the esports program, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Jerry Sanchez at jsanchez@georgefox.edu.

If you can’t make it, that’s OK; our doors are now welcome for any student on campus who wishes to take a look or have a relaxing day within our gaming community. We will be hosting many events throughout the year, so expect more to come!

Temperatures are soaring this week. Expect temperatures to range between 90 and 105 degrees. Humidity will also be high, from 45% to 63%. It may feel a lot warmer.

As per our heat protocol, please follow these steps:

• Stay hydrated by drinking water every 20 minutes.
• Schedule more strenuous work in the cooler parts of the day, such as the morning.
• Take advantage of cooler buildings such as the Murdock Library, Klages, or Canyon Commons.
• Between the hours of 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., check on fellow employees every hour to two hours.
• Know the symptoms of heat-related illnesses.

If you have any questions about best practices during high heat, please contact Kim Knoernschild, our environmental health and safety specialist, at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.

The Department of History of Politics is offering a new class, PSCI 285/485: Oregon Politics, taught by Christine Drazan, minority leader of the Oregon House of Representatives from 2019 to 2021 and the Republican nominee for governor in 2022.

This class will give students a real-world understanding of how campaigns are run, policies are created and advocates are heard. In addition, it will provide students with access to professionals and politicians whose careers have put them “in the room” at critical times in Oregon’s history.

Within an environment of respectful dialogue, the course will bring in guest speakers from across the political spectrum for candid conversations about the role of politics in addressing Oregon’s challenges and opportunities for progress.

Students will use critical thinking and analysis, as well as the application of biblical principles to real-world political scenarios, to establish their own path to lifelong, faithful, wholehearted civic engagement. This class is open to students from any major.

One of the best things about George Fox is our welcoming spirit. In an effort to extend that gift to our Spanish-speaking community (families, guests and students), we are offering our campus community the opportunity to pick up a button that identifies you as someone who can help in their home language.

If you speak Spanish proficiently and would like to be a resource, we have a button for you! These buttons can/should be worn during large anchor events (Welcome Weekend, Family Weekend, prospective events, etc.) and then displayed on your desk for the rest of the year.

You can pick up these awesome buttons in the Barclay House (SpiL and Parent and Family Programs), beginning Wednesday, Aug. 23, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., and after Welcome Weekend in Carlee Anglin’s office in the Meridian Street House.

Feel free to contact Megan Fisher at mfisher@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Welcome back! We want to share with you that University Mail Services is your one-stop visit for all your mail and shipping needs. We are located in the Roberts Center, and all of your department mail and packages can be picked up here.

You can also purchase all of your shipping supplies here — envelopes, stamps, padded envelopes, and much more. Sending packages from the convenience of campus has never been easier.

Mail Services is open Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at mailservices@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2555.

The Institutional Diversity Committee seeks to embed the values of diversity throughout the university. As a Christ-centered community, we seek to be a diverse community committed to God’s vision for shalom in our community, nation and world. We believe that a diverse community is a gift of God and its flourishing is a theological imperative for the people of God.

We are seeking nominations of individuals to join our committee. The IDC will equip the campus community with tools and resources to learn and practically implement policies and practices that will help all members of our community thrive, be seen and known.

Please nominate yourself, or a colleague, here. Have questions? Contact Jason Fileta at jfileta@georgefox.edu.

Don’t forget that Nationwide will be on Newberg campus today (Monday) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Stevens 202. This visit presents an excellent opportunity for you to engage with Nationwide representatives and learn more about your retirement benefits.

During the visit, our dedicated Nationwide retirement representative will offer personalized one-on-one sessions to discuss your financial planning and retirement needs. To secure your preferred time slot, please use this link to schedule your meeting.

We understand that scheduling may be limited, so if you encounter any difficulties or have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Andy Segrist at 503-702-3769 or a.segrist@nationwide.com.

If your preferred time is not available, Andy will be happy to assist you with alternative arrangements or address any inquiries you may have. Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to engage with Nationwide and take a step toward securing your financial future.

The Office for Spiritual Life is looking for Life Group leaders for our fall 2023 Life Groups series (the weeks of Sept. 18 through Nov. 10). Life Groups are small groups of undergraduate students who meet together for prayer, Bible study and fellowship. Groups meet weekly for 60 to 90 minutes.

This fall our groups will be either in person or completely via Zoom (this provides access for our George Fox Digital students). Life Groups through the Office for Spiritual Life led by a George Fox staff or faculty member will be spiritual-life-credit eligible in order to encourage students to engage in high-quality spiritual formation experiences that are participatory and offer ongoing community.

To sign up, please fill out this form by this Thursday, Aug. 17. If you have questions, reach out to Cyndi Murillo cmurillo@georgefox.edu.

Temperatures are soaring this week. Expect temperatures to range between 90 and 105 degrees. Humidity will also be high, from 45% to 63%. It may feel a lot warmer.

As per our heat protocol, please follow these steps:

• Stay hydrated by drinking water every 20 minutes.
• Schedule more strenuous work in the cooler parts of the day, such as the morning.
• Take advantage of cooler buildings such as the Murdock Library, Klages, or Canyon Commons.
• Between the hours of 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., check on fellow employees every hour to two hours.
• Know the symptoms of heat-related illnesses.

If you have any questions about best practices during high heat, please contact Kim Knoernschild, our environmental health and safety specialist, at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.

Want to build a new, healthy habit? Ready to break an old one? You are invited to join a free Providence Health Plan-sponsored Zoom webinar, Habits: Building the Good, Breaking the Bad, scheduled from noon to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 22. When registering, use the access code PHPCOMM or PHPASO.

We’ll explore how to take the next big step toward a better life, whether that’s creating new habits or working on cutting out an unhealthy habit.

The Bruin Community Pantry is looking for volunteers for the fall 2023 semester.

Our program continues to grow! Last year (July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023) we had 6,139 visits to the food bank.

• 78% were undergraduates
• 8% were people from the community
• 5% were employees
• 5% were graduates
• 4% were alumni

If you are interested in volunteering in some capacity, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwithers@georgefox.edu.

Ways to Volunteer (contact Jere if interested.)

• Leftovers: Very flexible schedule
• Food deliveries: Tuesdays, 10 to 11 a.m.
• Panera Bread restocking: Fridays and mornings but flexible
• Substitute at the food bank

Volunteers at the food bank must be able to commit to a weekly schedule for the entire fall semester. Other volunteer opportunities have more flexibility.

The food bank will soon be moving from Roberts Center to Lewis Apartment 1. While at this time we do not have a move date, we will also need help moving spaces.

For more information, check out the Bruin Community Pantry website.

Interested in learning more about credit? Join a Canopy Employee Assistance Program webinar to learn what range of credit scores are needed for different loan programs, including low and zero down payment loans, down payment assistance programs, and what it takes to have a good credit score.

Register here for the event, scheduled from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 16.

Join registered dietitian, Kayla, and chef, Tim, for a virtual Providence Community Teaching Kitchen session that focuses on how to create a heart-healthy meal you will love. It meets from noon to 1 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 21.

Together, we’ll share a recipe for blueberry pecan salad with goat cheese and grilled chicken accompanied by fruit-infused water.

We’re excited to announce that, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 25, we will be hosting our Community Fair as part of Welcome Weekend. We invite you to take part!

We will provide a 10 X 10 tent, one table and two chairs. You would provide any paperwork or other items you would like to be made available to students or family members/guests.

Please complete this Google Form to let us know of your interest in participating. Thank you!

Questions? Please reach out to Kara Holcombe at kholcombe@georgefox.edu.

Last call! Welcome Weekend is our chance to welcome each and every new student as they step onto campus.

With such a large incoming class, we need all hands on deck as we each do our part to make students and their guests experience the Be Known promise. And who better to do that than our own faculty and staff? Please join us on Friday, Aug. 25, to welcome our new students!

Please complete this form if you would like to join our team to volunteer, and we will contact you with further instructions.

Questions? Contact Kara Holcombe at kholcombe@georgefox.edu.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is hosting a large Summer Visit Day tomorrow (Friday). With close to 700 visitors expected on campus, we are asking George Fox students and employees to help extend the Be Known promise throughout the day. Here’s what you can keep in mind:

• Use street parking instead of campus parking lots. Guests will be arriving on campus at 8:30 a.m. and will fill the main campus parking lots.
• All visitors will take a campus tour at 10 and 11 a.m. Be mindful of guests walking through main buildings on campus.

If you have questions, email visit@georgefox.edu or call Lauren Hill at 503-554-2245.

You are invited to participate in a Zoom webinar, “Time Management: Capturing Your Time Thieves,” scheduled from 10 to 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 17.

Struggling to get it all done each day and feeling overwhelmed? Juggling workload, family obligations, squeezing in time to see our friends and set aside some time for ourselves? It can be a lot! But chances are, we can accomplish our goals with just a few adjustments to our approach.

We’ll explain how we get off track and provide practical tools for achieving our goals when it feels like there is never enough time.