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The annual testing of the fire sprinkler systems on the Newberg campus is occurring this week. The system will be inspected and tested at the same time.

In order to test the system, the strobes may flash and the alarm will sound, briefly. (We will silence the alarm as soon as we can.) The schedule for today (Tuesday) is as follows:

• Hobson Hall
• Le Shana Hall
• Macy Hall
• Newlin Hall
• Sutton Hall
• Roberts Center

It is not necessary to evacuate the areas during testing. Thank you for your patience! Contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The annual testing of the fire sprinkler systems on the Newberg campus is occurring this week. The system will be inspected and tested at the same time.

In order to test the system, the strobes may flash and the alarm will sound, briefly. (We will silence the alarm as soon as we can.) The schedule for today (Monday) is as follows:

• Anderson House
• Armstrong House
• Thomas Center
• Beebe Hall
• Carey Hall
• Willcuts Hall

It is not necessary to evacuate the areas during testing. Thank you for your patience! Contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Looking for meaningful volunteer work and career experience? Interested in a career related to EMS/firefighting/emergency response?

Dundee Fire and Rescue (a few miles from the George Fox campus) is interested in interviewing potential recruits. New volunteers would attend a weekend academy that starts in September and ends in November.

Volunteering and being a student is very doable – past and current students have been a part of this, and it’s a great way to serve the community. The station features single dorm rooms, great study spaces and workout equipment. It’s an awesome place to hang out.

For more information, contact Adri Lee at alee21@georgefox.edu.

Did you know that the Hadlock Rental Center is open to all members of the George Fox community? We have hundreds of items for you to rent and use on your summer days, including paddleboards, kayaks, camping gear, backpacking equipment and yard games.

Some of our new, exciting items include river tubes, a group stand-up paddleboard (up to four adults) and mountain bikes. You can see what we have available and make online reservations for free.

Questions? Contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

The university’s offices will be closed on the Newberg and Portland Center campuses on Monday, July 4, to observe the Independence Day holiday.

The Hadlock Student Center will be closed on Monday, July 4, for the Independence Day holiday. Hadlock will reopen on Tuesday, July 5, at 6 a.m. for normal hours of operation.

If you plan to rent equipment for the weekend, please do so on Friday, July 1, and plan to bring the items back on Tuesday, July 5.

Questions? Contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

Rick Muthiah, director of Learning Support Services, is recruiting three or four graduate students to work as academic mentors for high-risk students on the Newberg campus during the fall 2022 semester.

Academic mentors will work seven to 10 hours per week, and will be paid $14.75 per hour. Students can find more details and application information on the HandShake position posting. The position is open to any George Fox graduate student, including incoming students.

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Academic mentors will have the opportunity to continue in the spring semester based on their availability and ongoing need for the program.

Past success coaches have commented on how much they grew through the experience, especially through their one-on-one sessions with high-risk students. The role is not a formal counseling role, but has similarities that can be especially helpful for graduate students who will be entering helping professions.

Please contact Rick Muthiah (rmuthiah+mentor@georgefox.edu) if you have questions.

We’re excited to share that the library website has a new look! Visit us today to find all of our excellent resources and services (and maybe a few new things) in the new design at library.georgefox.edu.

If you have questions about where to find information, resources, or services, please contact us at 503-554-2410 or email researchhelp@georgefox.edu. You can also watch our short introduction video here.

Questions? Contact researchhelp@georgefox.edu.

There have been a few phishing attempts that have been circulating through George Fox emails. These attempts can come in various forms, and they are sent to try to gain access to either your email account or to confidential information. The most recent attempt is a notification of a shared Google Doc titled “IT WORK ORDER REQUEST DOCXX.pdf.”

So that you don’t fall victim to these attempts, please review the guidelines below.

If you feel you’ve received a suspicious email, check the following:

• Check the sender’s address. If it is unrecognizable or something similar to, but not exactly the same as the sender’s normal email address, it could be a phishing attempt. Please note that a similar email address does not mean the original email address has been compromised; this is called a spoofing account.
• Any link or odd instructions. If the email directs you to click on a link (even something familiar such as iTunes, etc.) or input sensitive information, it could be an attempt to get your password or other important information. Verify with the sender personally if you are suspicious.

If you feel that you have received some sort of phishing attempt:

• If you receive an email that you suspect is a phishing attempt, you should forward it to servicedesk@georgefox.edu.
• You should not click any links or open any attachments.
• When Google identifies that an email may be phishing or suspicious, they might show a warning or move the email to Spam.
• If an email wasn’t marked correctly, follow the steps below to mark or unmark it as phishing.

1. On a computer, go to Gmail
2. Open the message
3. Next to “Reply <–“, click “More” (represented by three dots vertically stacked)
4. Click “Report Phishing”

• Request that anyone who has been emailed via the attempt also report it as phishing in their inbox.
  If you did not click on any links or reply, you do not need to do anything further.
• If you did click on a link or send a reply with sensitive information, you’ll want to change your password as soon as you can in my.georgefox.edu (this will automatically update your email password). Then go through the Settings in your Gmail account to look for anything amiss, such as an unfamiliar forwarding address or vacation responder that you never created.

Feel free to call the Service Desk at 503-545-2569 if you would like help walking through these steps.

Rick Muthiah, director of Learning Support Services, is recruiting three or four graduate students to work as academic mentors for high-risk students on the Newberg campus during the fall 2022 semester.

Academic mentors will work seven to 10 hours per week, and will be paid $14.75 per hour. Students can find more details and application information on the HandShake position posting. The position is open to any George Fox graduate student, including incoming students.

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Academic mentors will have the opportunity to continue in the spring semester based on their availability and ongoing need for the program.

Past success coaches have commented on how much they grew through the experience, especially through their one-on-one sessions with high-risk students. The role is not a formal counseling role, but has similarities that can be especially helpful for graduate students who will be entering helping professions.

Please contact Rick Muthiah (rmuthiah+mentor@georgefox.edu) if you have questions.

Unsold summer semester books are headed back to their publishers soon. Shipments begin on June 27, so if you need a summer text from the Bruin Store, don’t wait.

Questions? Contact Laura King at lking@georgefox.edu.

Today (Tuesday), the water will be off in the Roberts Center while plant services performs some necessary repairs. The work could take the entire day. While the water is off, the nearest restrooms are located at:

• Hadlock Student Center (open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
• Canyon Commons (open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

Thank you and have a great day!

University Recreation is hosting a Wilderness First Responder Course on the Newberg campus the week of Aug. 6-10. If you enjoy spending lots of time outdoors, this is a great opportunity to equip you to help others and respond to incidents when they occur.

The course is taught in a hybrid format, with 30-plus hours of self-directed pre-course review and 40-plus hours of in-person learning over a five-day period. Completion results in a three-year, professional-level certification.

The last day to register is Monday, July 18. Go to this link for more details or to register.

Have questions? Contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

Do you have a plethora of shopping bags cluttering your home? Please gather them up and drop them off at the Bruin Community Pantry’s food bank in the Roberts Center, Room 109. Thank you!

Questions? Contact Jere Witherspoon at jwithers@georgefox.edu.

All university offices will be closed this Monday, June 20, to observe the Juneteenth holiday. The Murdock Library will be closed, although access to the 24/7 space will remain available. The Bruin Store will be open for its regular hours (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.).

The Hadlock Student Center will be closed this Monday, June 20, in observance of Juneteenth. Normal hours of operation will resume at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, June 21.

Today (Wednesday), the following offices will close at noon for a team-building event:

• Finance Office
• Human Resources
• IT Service Desk
• Plant Services
• Student Accounts

In response to the “Steps Toward Thriving” initiative, Vicki Piersall’s finance and operations group is gathering together at noon. This is our first gathering as a group overseen by the CFO, so we appreciate your understanding as we spend time in fellowship and a bit of friendly competition, getting to know each other a little better.

All offices involved will reopen on Thursday morning.

Tomorrow (Wednesday), the following offices will be closed at noon for a team-building event:

• Finance Office
• Human Resources
• IT Service Desk
• Plant Services
• Student Accounts

In response to the “Steps Toward Thriving” initiative, Vicki Piersall’s finance and operations group is gathering together at noon tomorrow. This is our first gathering as a group overseen by the CFO, so we appreciate your understanding as we spend time in fellowship and a bit of friendly competition, getting to know each other a little better.

All offices involved will reopen on Thursday morning.

Come say farewell to Jillian Sokso and support her as she moves away from the George Fox community. She is hosting a studio sale of her work tomorrow (Friday) between 5 and 8 p.m. at 700 E. Sheridan St.

Jillian will have a wide range of items for sale, including framed and unframed original works, wood panel collages, stickers, journals and washi tape. Come browse the more than 150 pieces; prices range from $10 to $350.

Contact Jillian at jsokso@georgefox.edu for more info.

Did you know that you can rent hundreds of outdoor recreation items from the Hadlock Student Center through our Rental Center? Popular summer rentals include kayaks, paddleboards, hammocks, yard games, water tubes, backpacking gear, and camping equipment!

Reservations are completely free, and you pay when you pick up the equipment for your outing or trip. The Hadlock Student Center is open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday for equipment pick-ups and returns (as well as open recreation and exercise).

Have questions? Email AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu