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Do you have any low-back pain? Our doctor of physical therapy students (along with licensed clinicians) will have a chance to evaluate your low back and set you up for success while getting you back to what you want/love to do!

Join us for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program’s patient evaluation day from 8 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, April 10, in the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd).

If you would like to participate/sign up/want more information, please email Li-Zandre Philbrook (lphilbrook@georgefox.edu) for a spot. This will be a free event.

Do you have any neck or upper-back pain? Our physical therapy students (along with licensed clinicians) will have a chance to evaluate your neck and upper back and set you up for success while getting you back to what you want/love to do!

The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program will host a DPT patient evaluation day from 8 to 11:30 a.m. on Monday, March 11, in the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd).

If you would like to participate/sign up/want more information, please email Li-Zandre Philbrook at lphilbrook@georgefox.edu for a spot. This will be a free event.

If someone asked you to defend your faith, would you know how? Join the Ratio Christi (Latin for “The Reason for Christ”) meeting from 2 to 3 p.m. this afternoon (Wednesday) to learn from some of the best scholars in the field on how to better defend your Christian faith! We’ll meet in Hoover 206.

Dr. Doug Keil will present on the evidence for the resurrection of Jesus. Chapel credit is provided!

Feel free to reach out to Austin Bradford at abradford20@georgefox.edu with any questions.

If you have concerns about a traditional undergraduate student, log into Fox360 at Fox360.georgefox.edu to submit an “alert” for the student. Submit alerts for concerns in the following areas:

• Academic – Missing multiple classes; consistently poor academic performance
• Behavioral – Concerning or disruptive behaviors in or outside of class, missing work
• Emotional – Mental health concerns; unusual emotional expression
• Physical – Medical concerns; extreme changes in grooming, personal care
• Social – Personal, social, or family concerns that are affecting well-being and performance

A few notes about alerts:

• If a student is enrolled in your course but hasn’t attended class or engaged in GFD online activity, submit an alert.
• Student employee supervisors and other non-faculty are also invited to submit alerts for the reasons above.
• Alerts can be submitted any time during the semester.
• We trust those submitting an alert have attempted to make contact and either have not been able to connect with the student or believe additional outreach is needed.

The Student Support Network will assign a “case manager” to follow up with students. Case managers will do our best to give updates to faculty and employees who submit alerts or provide feedback. You are welcome to contact Jere Witherspoon (jwithers@georgefox.edu) to inquire about the status of a student.

This Fox360 Quick Guide provides a visual overview of the Fox360 system; more details about using Fox360 are available in this Google Doc.

If you have questions or would like more information regarding Fox360, contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.

After 22 years of service to George Fox, Janelle Freitag has decided to retire. For those of us who know Janelle, this is bittersweet. We are sad to see her go, yet excited for this next chapter in her life!

The Graduate School of Counseling and the Office of Academic Affairs hope you will join us to help celebrate this momentous occasion tomorrow (Thursday). Please stop by Canyon Commons 101, between 2:30 and 4 p.m., to congratulate Janelle and wish her well!

Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu with any questions.

We are excited to host author Kaitlyn Schiess in chapel this Thursday, Feb. 1, at 10:50 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium. Her sermon will be based on her most recent book, The Ballot and the Bible: How Scripture Has Been Used and Abused in American Politics and Where We Go from Here.

All are welcome as we explore what it means to follow Christ in this upcoming election season.

Employees and students are also invited to a complimentary lunch following Kaitlyn’s chapel address, hosted by the Cultural Enterprise and the Department of History and Politics. Join us at noon that Thursday in Canyon Commons 103.

During lunch, Kaitlyn will speak on the topic of the Bible and the American presidency. Guests are invited to go through the cafeteria line and join us for the talk, which will begin shortly after noon.

Schiess is the author of The Liturgy of Politics: Spiritual Formation for the Sake of Our Neighbor. To read more about her, visit this President’s Speaker Series page.

The university’s performing arts department is proud to welcome trumpeter, composer and educator Jason Palmer to campus for a residency and performance with the university’s Jazz Ensemble and Faculty Jazz Quartet on Friday, Feb. 9, at 7:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

Admission is free for George Fox students and employees (with ID). Additional tickets are $10 for adults, and $5 for students and children.

The public is also invited to a presentation/masterclass on Thursday, Feb. 8, at 4:30 p.m. in Ross 208. Elementary, middle and high school students who attend the presentation will receive a free ticket to Friday night’s performance.

The recipient of numerous awards, fellowships, and competitions, Palmer has performed with Roy Haynes, Herbie Hancock, Winton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, and many other jazz luminaries.

He has recorded 13 albums as a leader, performed on over 40 albums as a sideman., and toured more than 30 countries. He currently serves as the assistant professor of ensembles and brass at Berklee College of Music in Boston.

National Girls & Women in Sports Day is next Wednesday, but we’re celebrating early! We’re inviting all local youth girls teams to this Saturday’s (Feb. 3) women’s basketball game vs. Pacific Lutheran.

Tip-off is at 4 p.m., and any girls wearing their jersey will get free admission. Stick around for the men’s game immediately following the women’s contest.

Students and employees are free with a George Fox ID. Additional tickets can be purchased online or at the door.

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

This Friday, Feb. 2, we’ll be hosting our second worship night of the year for all women on campus! Join us for Rise from 8 to 9:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101-103.

On this worship night, join fellow women in the community to worship together and hear from SpiL pastor Debrianna Debolt on design and calling in Christ. Chapel credit will be offered! We hope to see you there!

If you have any questions, reach out to Anika Perry at perrya20@georgefox.edu.

Experience the art exhibition, “A Call to Consciences: Reflecting and Embracing the Work of Martin Luther King Jr.” at the Chehalem Cultural Center (415 E. Sheridan St.)

The body of work features a collaboration of George Fox graphic design majors and artwork by professor Marvin Eans. This three-part reflective exhibition will feature a timeline of Dr. King’s life and work, artwork inspired by his speeches, and a community interactive mural.

A reception for the exhibition is set from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 16, at the center. Contact Marvin at means@georgefox.edu for more information.

All are invited to our Quaker Worship time from 11 to 11:30 a.m. tomorrow (Wednesday) in Hoover 250. Join us to wait prayerfully on the present Christ as we gather in his name (Matt 18:18-20).

Spiritual life credit is available for students; Nathanael Ankeny will be hosting.

Looking for great deals on clothes, books, linens, decor, kitchen and other household items? Swing by the Friendsview Retirement Community’s huge garage sale this Friday, Feb. 2, or Saturday, Feb. 3!

George Fox students get everything at half-price both days. The sale will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. In addition to the half-price sale, there is a $3-per-bag special on Saturday!

The sale will be at 1301 E. Fulton, right across the street from the Bauman parking lot. Enter through the lobby of the main building and follow the signs to the basement.

It’s about that time again! Out first Mathetes of the semester! We’ll have a great discussion tomorrow night (Wednesday) at 7 p.m., so join us!

We’ll engage in a fishbowl-based discussion and learn ways you can mirror God’s heart when conversing in inclusive conversations. You’ll walk away with a greater understanding of how you can engage in comprehensive conversations.

This event is open to students, employees and friends, so mark the date and bring a friend, then ask that friend to bring a friend. We’d love to see many beautiful faces! Chapel credit will be provided for participants as well.

Please feel free to email Ayahna Bahati with any questions at abahati21@georgefox.edu.

The George Fox Safety Committee will host a Safety In Motion training class Wednesday, Jan. 31, from 3 to 4 p.m. in Duke 205.

Safety in Motion is an integrated training program that gives employees tools to assist them with how they can lift, move, and work to reduce the potential for injury. It brings awareness to early warning signs before an injury happens. The training provides coaching on ways to re-energize, increase strength, and improve physical technique.

Training is provided by Aga Kasprzyk, director of employee benefits and well-being, and Kim Knoernschild, our environmental health and safety specialist. It is an integrated class with instruction and the ability to practice common workplace movements.

Sign up here by tomorrow (Tuesday). Feel free to contact Kim at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.

Join us on Feb. 23-24 for our second annual apologetics event, RESONATE 2024: Knowledge, Desire, and the Heart. Our three speakers include Tim Pickavance, Mary Jo Sharp and Joseph Clair. Last year’s musical guest, Jon Guerra, will be returning along with his wife, Valerie. Registration is open and free!

Kickoff begins in Canyon Commons on Friday, Feb. 23, at 6:30 p.m. with our musical guests and introductions from our speakers. Check-in for Saturday begins at 8:20 a.m., with our first lecture at 9 a.m.

Click here to register and see the full schedule, and check out last year’s speakers at our website. Reach out to Emma Ray at erieth@georgefox.edu for more information.

You still have a chance to sign up for the Financial Wellbeing Challenge that ends on Wednesday, Jan. 31 by taking three simple steps:

1. Register through your Nationwide Account: Create an account on our website. Call Nationwide at 1-877-677-3678 if you need assistance.
2. Activate My Interactive Retirement Planner
3. Enter the raffle to stand a chance to win a $250 Fred Meyer gift card!

Have questions? Contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.

This morning, starting at 8:30 a.m., the pedestrian sidewalk between Ross and Wheeler will be closed from the Alumni Plaza to the Megatron scoreboard. The sidewalk will reopen at noon.

If you need to get to Wheeler from Ross, the gate will be open at the south side of Stoffer Stadium. Walk across the football field, and exit the field at the pedestrian gate near Wheeler. The south end of the track will also be closed as our crew moves the freestanding bleachers out of that area.

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After 22 years of service to George Fox, Janelle Freitag has decided to retire. For those of us who know Janelle, this is bittersweet. We are sad to see her go, yet excited for this next chapter in her life!

The Graduate School of Counseling and the Office of Academic Affairs hope you will join us to help celebrate this momentous occasion on Thursday, Feb. 1. Please stop by Canyon Commons 101, between 2:30 and 4 p.m., to congratulate Janelle and wish her well!

Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu with any questions.

When we think about lifestyle wellbeing, we usually think of balance within physical and mental health. However, it can be difficult to find that balance, and understand where to focus our efforts.

In a free webinar offered through Canopy, we will discuss different areas of health where wellness habits can be formed, including brain health, constructive breathing, mindfulness, and utilizing more of our physical potential.

Attendees will also be provided with a 15-minute and 60-minute morning wellness plan to help with getting started. The session will be presented from 11 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Feb. 15. You can register here.

Is it too wet or cold outside to go for a run or take a walk? The Wellness Committee understands! We’ve recently heard that some team members have been participating in some great alternative, indoor activities and converting them into steps as part of the “Step into 2024 Challenge.”

Some examples include bouldering at Hadlock, pilates or HIIT (high-intensity interval training) workouts at home, basketball, rowing machine, and weightlifting. You’d be surprised at how many “steps” can be converted from time spent doing these types of activities. Keep it up and log those steps!