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Graduate research students in the PsyD program are looking for 65-plus-year-old adult participants to complete a short interview and some cognitive assessments over Zoom.

Participation takes less than two hours, can be completed from the comfort of home, and all participants will receive a $20 Amazon gift card. The study is being funded by the Richter Scholars Foundation.

If interested, or for more information, email Robert Kessler at rkessler19@georgefox.edu.

You might already be aware that George Fox has moved from the FoxTALE course management system to Canvas. For those of you who are new to Canvas or just want a refresher, here are some resources to help you get familiar with the system:

• 3-5 minute videos giving an overview of Canvas and specific components of the platform.
• The Passport to Canvas site within Canvas provides a deeper dive into the system and is a great way to become “expert” in using Canvas. Each module will probably take 10-20 minutes, but it will be well worth the time.
• Detailed step-by-step guides for functions within Canvas.

Consider having your Canvas page (canvas.georgefox.edu) open in one window and follow the steps in the tutorials to get a good handle on how to navigate Canvas. You may want to consider adding this link in your Chrome bookmarks or Firefox browser.

To access Canvas’s extensive support options, click the Help link at the bottom of the left sidebar of your Canvas site. Options include Live Chat with Canvas Support. You can also contact digitallearning@georgefox.edu or call the IT Service Desk at 503-554-2569.

The Hadlock Student Center will be closed Aug. 19, 20 and 26 for staff training and staff recreation, in order to get ready for a very busy year. We recommend alternative forms of exercise or trying new activities during this time as a way to “spice up” your routine!

The rental center will also be closed, but equipment can be rented and checked out on the days prior, and patrons will not be charged for the additional days as a result of our closures. To make reservations, please go here.

If you have questions, please email AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

The physician assistant program is in need of eight volunteers to help our first-year PA students on Thursday, Aug. 19. We are running a session of Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) from 8 a.m. to about 1 p.m. and will have three different clinical scenarios requiring actors to complete.

The scenarios will include our PA students asking you questions or performing a physical exam on you (and sometimes both). We will provide food and beverages to keep you happy and comfortable. We truly appreciate any help you can provide for this learning opportunity for our students!

If interested, please contact Tim Aylward (taylward@georgefox.edu).

You might already be aware that George Fox has moved from the FoxTALE course management system to Canvas. For those of you who are new to Canvas or just want a refresher, here are some resources to help you get familiar with the system:

• 3-5 minute videos giving an overview of Canvas and specific components of the platform.
• The Passport to Canvas site within Canvas provides a deeper dive into the system and is a great way to become “expert” in using Canvas. Each module will probably take 10-20 minutes, but it will be well worth the time.
• Detailed step-by-step guides for functions within Canvas.

Consider having your Canvas page (canvas.georgefox.edu) open in one window and follow the steps in the tutorials to get a good handle on how to navigate Canvas. You may want to consider adding this link in your Chrome bookmarks or Firefox browser.

To access Canvas’s extensive support options, click the Help link at the bottom of the left sidebar of your Canvas site. Options include Live Chat with Canvas Support and the 24/7 Canvas Support Hotline (877-495-8993). If you need assistance with Canvas, you can also contact digitallearning@georgefox.edu or call the IT Service Desk at 503-554-2569.

The Hadlock Student Center will be closed Aug. 19, 20 and 26 for staff training and staff recreation, in order to get ready for a very busy year. We recommend alternative forms of exercise or trying new activities during this time as a way to “spice up” your routine!

The rental center will also be closed, but equipment can be rented and checked out on the days prior, and patrons will not be charged for the additional days as a result of our closures. To make reservations, please go here.

If you have questions, please email AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

Unfortunately, due to the excessive heat this week, the Swing Dance Club’s Swing Over Summer event scheduled for tomorrow (Friday) has been canceled.

The club will still be hosting events on Aug. 20 and 27 at Jaquith Park from 6:30 to 8 p.m. All participants are welcome! The time and location for school-year events will be announced shortly.

If you have any questions or need clarification, feel free to email the club’s president, Mark Berglin, at mberglin19@georgefox.edu.

Have kids ages 5 to 8? We want to hang out with them for an hour in the Hadlock Student Center on Sunday and Monday, Aug. 15-16!

We will have some programming, and some free time to run and play. The time will be led by the George Fox volleyball program’s players and coaches. It is a team fundraiser; the cost per child is $7 per session.

Sessions will run both days between 10 and 11 a.m. You can register here and, if you have questions, contact Coach Emily Davis at edavis@georgefox.edu.

The physician assistant program is in need of eight volunteers to help our first-year PA students on Thursday, Aug. 19. We are running a session of Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) from 8 a.m. to about 1 p.m. and will have three different clinical scenarios requiring actors to complete.

The scenarios will include our PA students asking you questions or performing a physical exam on you (and sometimes both). We will provide food and beverages to keep you happy and comfortable. We truly appreciate any help you can provide for this learning opportunity for our students!

If interested, please contact Tim Aylward (taylward@georgefox.edu).

Campus Recreation has a few spots remaining in its Wilderness First Aid course on the Newberg campus Aug. 17-18.

The course is taught by Wilderness Medical Associates International and provides hands-on training to increase preparedness and confidence for anyone who likes to spend time outside. If you are interested in registering, please fill out this form. If someone you know may be interested, please pass along the opportunity to them.

Contact AJ Heil with any questions (aheil@georgefox.edu).

This month, George Fox will start requiring multi-factor authentication to sign in to university resources through Single Sign On. This change will affect signing into resources such as email and Canvas.

All students are highly encouraged to opt in to multi-factor authentication prior to the requirement date of Monday, Aug. 16, by following these instructions. Individuals who have not opted in by that date will be prompted to do so before being able to access Single Sign On.

Please contact the IT Service Desk (servicedesk@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

The Office for Spiritual Life is looking for Life Group leaders for our fall 2021 Life Groups series (the weeks of Sept. 10 through Nov. 12).

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 will also be SPIL 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 to lead a group, please fill out this form.

We welcome our employees, graduate students, current seniors, alumni, family members of George Fox employees and students, and members of our wonderful local churches to consider leading a group.

For more information about the program, visit this webpage or contact the Office for Spiritual Life at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

Have kids ages 5 to 8? We want to hang out with them for an hour in the Hadlock Student Center on Sunday and Monday, Aug. 15-16!

We will have some programming, and some free time to run and play. The time will be led by the George Fox volleyball program’s players and coaches. It is a team fundraiser; the cost per child is $7 per session.

Sessions will run both days between 10 and 11 a.m. You can register here and, if you have questions, contact Coach Emily Davis at edavis@georgefox.edu.

Due to the unavailability of our swing dance instructors, the Swing over Summer event that was scheduled for Friday, Aug. 6, has been canceled.

We still plan on meeting for future events, and we encourage participation in the weeks ahead. Our last events for the summer are planned for Fridays (Aug. 13 and Aug. 20) from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Jaquith Park. A time and location for our Welcome Weekend event, on Aug. 26, is yet to be determined.

If you have any questions, would like any clarification, or wish to be added to the email list to stay updated, contact the president of Swing Dance Club, Mark Berglin, at mberglin19@georgefox.edu.

Please note that, starting Sunday, Aug. 29, United States Postal Service prices will increase.

Among the increases:

• First Class Mail, which is currently 55 cents, will go up to 58 cents.
• First Class postcards, which are currently 36 cents, will go up to 40 cents.
• International Mail, which is currently $1.20, will go up to $1.30.

These are just a few of the changes. To view the full price increase schedule, visit this link. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.

The Office for Spiritual Life is looking for Life Group leaders for our fall 2021 Life Groups series (the weeks of Sept. 10 through Nov. 12).

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 will also be SPIL 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 to lead a group, please fill out this form.

We welcome our employees, graduate students, current seniors, alumni, family members of George Fox employees and students, and members of our wonderful local churches to consider leading a group.

For more information about the program, visit this webpage or contact the Office for Spiritual Life at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

Through the next month, George Fox will start requiring multi-factor authentication to sign in to university resources through Single Sign On. This change will affect signing into resources such as email and Canvas.

All employees and students are highly encouraged to opt-in to multi-factor authentication prior to the requirement date by following these instructions.

Individuals who have not opted in by the dates below will be prompted to do so before being able to access Single Sign On:

• Staff and Administrators: Aug. 2, 2021
• Students: Aug. 16, 2021
• Faculty: Aug. 23, 2021

Please contact the IT Service Desk (servicedesk@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

The Bridge Café will be closed starting Friday, July 30, at 2 p.m. We will reopen on Monday, Aug. 9, at 9 a.m.

Through the next month, George Fox will start requiring multi-factor authentication to sign in to university resources through Single Sign On. This change will affect signing into resources such as email and Canvas.

All employees and students are highly encouraged to opt-in to multi-factor authentication prior to the requirement date by following these instructions.

Individuals who have not opted in by the dates below will be prompted to do so before being able to access Single Sign On:

• Staff and Administrators: Aug. 2, 2021
• Students: Aug. 16, 2021
• Faculty: Aug. 23, 2021   

Please contact the IT Service Desk (servicedesk@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Are you a returning student or an employee who has a chronic illness/medical condition, has celiac disease/gluten intolerance, or is on the autism spectrum? Disability & Accessibility Services is looking for leaders/facilitators for these three different affinity groups on the Newberg campus.

The goal is to provide a safe space for students with these conditions, diagnoses, and/or restrictions to connect with other students with similar experiences in order to reduce feelings of isolation and build community.

If this is something you’re interested in or would just like more information, contact Andrea Byerley (abyerley@georgefox.edu) in Disability & Accessibility Services.