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Interested in further developing your leadership skills? We encourage you to enroll in a new one-credit, pass/no-pass class this fall, Introduction to Multicultural Leadership, taught by D’Metri Mattocks and Dave Johnstone.

Increasingly our campus and our world builds teams which are diverse in perspectives, worldviews and cultures. We want to provide a few tools and prompts to begin developing skills on how to strengthen or be part of such teams.

The class, called LEAD 260 (“Leadership ADVANCE” in the course schedule), will be experiential, conversational, a little experimental, and hopefully fun and engaging. All are welcome. It will meet on Thursdays from noon to 1:15 p.m.

No current leadership role is necessary. No past experience is necessary. There are no prerequisites.

Please contact D’Metri Mattocks at dmattocks@georgefox.edu or Dave Johnstone at djohnsto@georgefox.edu if you have questions.

The university community is invited to the Interprofessional Primary Care Institute’s (IPC Institute) annual Primary Behavioral Healthcare Essentials three-day Continuing Medical Education (CME) session via Zoom Aug. 24-26.

Dr. Patti Robinson, cofounder of the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model and Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, will speak, as will Dr. Julie Oyemaja an early PCBH implementer, clinician and relational leader.

Discounted registration is available for George Fox students, team members and alumni. For more information and to register, please visit this link.

Beyond Backpacks is looking for George Fox volunteers to help children pick out school supplies and have fun on the afternoon of Saturday, Aug. 19. The organization provides a shopping experience to local children in need of backpacks and school supplies.

Volunteers are needed from 1:15 to 3:30 p.m. to guide students and their families through the process, and assist at supply and activity tables. Also, we’re looking for a student to be Pennington Bear and greet the families at check-in. The event will be held at Northwest Christian Church (2315 Villa Road, Suite 100).

Last year, George Fox students and employees volunteered at our first Newberg event. The school-age children enjoy interacting with Fox students, giving them an opportunity to meet college students and see the possibilities for their future.

If you would like to volunteer, please complete our 2023 Volunteer Form by Aug. 11. If you’re a student and interested in being Pennington, please email Piper Parks at pparks@georgefox.edu.

For more information on the organization, visit beyondbackpacks.org.

We are doctoral clinical psychology students at George Fox University conducting a study on adversity and eating. The study involves filling out an online survey, which will take approximately 20 minutes total to complete. Participants will receive a $15 Amazon gift card upon successful completion of the survey.

If you have any questions or are interested in participating in our study, please contact the researchers, Delaney O’Brien and Natasha Eades, at adversityeatingstudy@gmail.com.

Please let me know if you have any questions or need further info from us.

Are you thinking about working on campus this year? Here are a couple quick reminders:

• Be sure to bring any documents needed to complete new hire paperwork. Originals only!
• You can find all open on-campus employment on Handshake.

For more details, head over to the student section of the People and Culture website, and feel free to email Kelly Peterson at studentemployment@georgefox.edu for assistance!

Dear George Fox Community,

We would like to announce that the George Fox Prayer Network will officially be launching this fall semester! We are a student-led, faculty-supported initiative that seeks to unify, highlight and embolden the voices of prayer in our community.

As part of our soft launch this summer, we have released a summer prayer guide you can access here. We are inviting students, faculty and parents alike to join us in prayer. Please read more about this initiative on the first page of the guide, and consider joining the prayer network to receive monthly prayer guides this coming academic year!

Please contact the spiritual life office at spirituallife@georgefox.edu with “Prayer Network” in the subject line if you have any questions about this new initiative.

Blessings.

Do you need help with any interior design projects? The university’s STUDIO in the interior design major works on real-world projects and can help with design, furniture selection, finish choices, and more.

If you’re interested to see if we can work on your project, reach out to Casey Martin at martinc@georgefox.edu. We’d love to help on your project!

The university community is invited to the Interprofessional Primary Care Institute’s (IPC Institute) annual Primary Behavioral Healthcare Essentials three-day Continuing Medical Education (CME) session via Zoom Aug. 24-26.

Dr. Patti Robinson, cofounder of the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model and Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, will speak, as will Dr. Julie Oyemaja an early PCBH implementer, clinician and relational leader.

Discounted registration is available for George Fox students, team members and alumni. For more information and to register, please visit this link.

The Bruin Community Pantry is looking for volunteers to substitute during the month of August. (And yes, we will be looking for volunteers for the fall semester too!)

Here are the days and times in August when we need additional assistance:

• Mondays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m., to help unload the food truck
• Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu if you are available for some or all of these opportunities.

We’re excited to extend a heartfelt invitation to you and your family for the upcoming Newberg Old Fashioned Festival Grand Parade tomorrow (Saturday)!

George Fox is once again planning to march in this cherished tradition, and we invite you to join us in celebrating our connection and love for Newberg and showcasing the spirit of George Fox.

If you haven’t registered and still want to join, we encourage you to don your George Fox colors and meet us at Renne Field at 9 a.m. tomorrow morning.

Parade Details:

• Date: Saturday, July 29
• Time: 10 a.m. to noon (please note staging for the parade the parade takes place at 9 a.m.)
• Location: Renne Field behind Edwards Elementary School

If you’re ready to march with us or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Faith McKee at fmckee@georgefox.edu for more information.

As we approach the month of August, the Bruin Community Pantry food bank will undergo some significant changes. First of all, sometime in mid-August, we will be relocating to Lewis Apartment #1. The Lewis Apartments are right across from the Roberts Center on Sherman Street, at 1404 Sherman St.

We don’t know the exact date we’ll be moving, but we anticipate that when we do we will be closed for at least a week. Please check the Bruin Community Pantry website for updates.

You are always welcome to email Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu with any questions or to get updates.

Thank you for being a part of our community!

The George Fox YouTube channel has new content all summer! Check out our most recent videos, including our “Meet the Major” series, “On Location” and more. Go here to watch our latest videos and subscribe today.

Help us reach 5K subscribers by subscribing and sharing our channel. Questions? Contact Amanda Howard at ahoward@georgefox.edu.

This summer, George Fox is once again planning to march in the Newberg Old Fashioned Festival grand parade on Saturday, July 29. We are inviting students to join in marching with us from 10 a.m. to noon.

Staging occurs at Renne Field behind Edwards Elementary School. (Please note staging for the parade takes place at 9 a.m.). This is an amazing opportunity to celebrate our connection and love for Newberg!

If you are interested in participating, mark your calendars and complete this form by July 21. The first 75 people to sign up will receive a free George Fox T-shirt! Feel free to contact Joe Thouvenel at jthouvenel@georgefox.edu for more information.

According to the National Weather Service, the region is under a heat advisory for today (Wednesday). Temperatures are expected above 91 degrees in some areas and will range between 87 to 90 degrees for the remainder of the week. The region also is in a critical fire weather pattern.

If you are working in a building without air conditioning or outdoors, please schedule work during the coolest parts of the day. Take advantage of cooler buildings such as the Murdock Library, Klages, or Canyon Commons.

Also, stay hydrated by drinking water every 20 minutes. During the hottest part of the day, check on fellow employees every hour to two hours, and familiarize yourself with the symptoms of heat-related illnesses.

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

Over the next few days plant services will be testing our fire sprinkler systems on campus. When they test, the fire alarm may briefly activate the horn/strobes for a second and then shut down. In some buildings, there will only be a trouble signal for a brief period.

Our proposed schedule for the week is as follows:

• Tuesday: Macy, Sutton, Hobson, Roberts, LeShana, Gully, Newlin, Brandt
• Wednesday: Stevens, Wheeler, Hadlock, MLRC, Canyon Commons
• Thursday: Hoover, Pennington, Edwards

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Construction on campus is entering the next stage! Last week, the construction fencing around the end of Crisman Crossing was adjusted, so Crisman Crossing is no longer accessible on the west side, as the entrance to the bridge will be updated to the new and improved pedestrian path.

An overview of the closed area can be seen here. Construction of the new pedestrian pathway will continue over the next three to four weeks in order to be completed before the students return for the start of the new academic year.

Please use the Hess Creek crossing via Beebe/Carey/Willcuts if walking to the other side of campus, to avoid the construction area. By starting now, we should have a beautiful pedestrian path to Crisman Crossing completed around the time of the August all-employee meeting.

If you have any questions, feel free to email plant services at plantservices@georgefox.edu.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting a Summer Visit Day on campus today (Friday). With around 450 visitors expected on campus, we are asking 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 11 a.m. Be mindful of guests walking through main buildings on campus.
• This event will begin at 8:30 a.m. and conclude around 4 p.m.

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

We’re excited to announce that construction is entering the next stage! This week, the construction fencing around the end of Crisman Crossing will be updated. Crisman Crossing will no longer be accessible on the west side, as the entrance to the bridge will be updated to the new and improved pedestrian path.

An overview of the closed area can be seen here. The fencing changes will be worked on today, with construction beginning on Monday. Construction of the new pedestrian pathway will continue over the next three to four weeks in order to be completed before the students return for the start of the new academic year.

Please use the Hess Creek crossing via Beebe/Carey/Willcuts if walking to the other side of campus, to avoid the construction area. By starting now, we should have a beautiful pedestrian path to Crisman Crossing completed around the time of the August all-employee meeting.

If you have any questions, feel free to email plant services at plantservices@georgefox.edu.

According to the National Weather Service, this region is under a heat advisory for today (Friday) through Sunday, July 16, at 9 p.m. Temperatures are expected to range between 93 and 98 degrees in some areas.

Here are some tips to beat the heat:

• If you are working in a building without air conditioning or outdoors, please schedule work during the coolest parts of the day. Take advantage of cooler buildings such as the Murdock Library, Klages, or Canyon Commons.
• Stay hydrated by drinking water every 20 minutes.
• During the hottest part of the day, check on fellow employees every hour to two hours. Know the symptoms of heat-related illnesses.

Temperatures will return to the mid-80s during the first part of next week, with anticipation of another heat event by the end of the week.

If you have any questions about best practices during high heat, please reach out to Kim Knoernschild, the university’s environmental health and safety specialist, at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.

Parking permit registration is now open for students who are bringing a vehicle to campus this fall. Here are some things to be aware of:

• Before registration, please first make sure that you have filled out the Housing and Meal Plan Intent Form to determine your status as a commuter or resident. If your housing status has not been confirmed, you will not be able to complete the vehicle registration.
• If you have a permit from last year and DID not change vehicles or housing, you DO NOT need to register again.
• If you have changed housing status or you are bringing a different vehicle, you will need to contact us at Campus Safety to make the changes.

Please carefully consider bringing a vehicle to campus, as our parking will be limited this year. To learn more, visit our Parking Permit Policies page.

If you have any questions or need assistance please contact us at 503-554-2090 or campussafety@georgefox.edu.