The Daily Bruin

Coping with loss is one of life’s most challenging experiences. Whether it’s the death of a loved one or any form of significant change, the pain that comes with loss can feel overwhelming and isolating.

Join Canopy’s host Michelle Martin, CIHC, along with Canopy counselor Whitney Nees, for an open conversation on strategies and insights to navigate uncertainty for enhanced resilience and well-being.

Together, they’ll explore:

• Intentional and unintentional coping skills, and how to differentiate them
• Emotion and solution steps for managing change and expectation
• Modifying habits for better balance

Join this online session at 8:45 a.m. on Thursday, May 22. You can register here.

Take the next step in your retirement planning! George Fox is hosting another on-campus consultation with Phillip Carbajal from Nationwide on Tuesday, May 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Klages 231.

This is your chance to get one-on-one guidance on your retirement goals and have your questions answered conveniently on campus. Sign up today!

If May 20 doesn’t work, the next on-campus date is June 18, and virtual appointments are also available. Find out more here.

Don’t forget to take advantage of the quarterly one-on-one consultations offered by Providence Health Plan!

This is a valuable opportunity to get your specific benefit and claims questions answered directly by their service representatives, helping you make the most of your healthcare plan. Sign-up is still available here.

Do you know a high school student eager to explore their academic passions, experience college life firsthand, and deepen their faith this summer? The Pre-College Summer Institute (PCI) at George Fox University offers a week-long, immersive academic camp designed to prepare students for college and beyond.

Students will earn college credit with hands-on learning experiences that deepen their understanding and equip them with crucial skills in fields such as nursing, interior design, engineering, theatre, and more.

By connecting with professors and undergraduate TAs, utilizing our premier recreation facilities, and sleeping in the dorms, the week offers students a true taste of college life, all within the context of George Fox’s Christ-centered mission. Better yet, students who attend PCI are awarded an annual $1,000 scholarship when they enroll as an undergraduate student at George Fox.

Encourage your high schooler to apply while scholarships are still available! Visit our website to learn more.

BruinBuy is now live for the Pilot Groups (IT, Plant Services, and Bio-Chem). Effective immediately, all purchase requests for these departments must be submitted through the platform. The go-live date for the rest of the campus is scheduled for July 1, 2025.

We will continue to monitor the performance of the Pilot Groups, and training sessions remain available. If you would like to receive training, please contact the university procurement services team at procurement-bruinbuy@georgefox.edu.

Imagine having a clearer picture of your entire financial life, from your current income and expenses to your long-term retirement goals. Comprehensive financial planning can help you connect all the pieces, offering insights into your assets and how to best prepare for the future. It’s an ongoing process that adapts as your life evolves, providing you with a strategy to navigate your financial journey.

As a George Fox University employee, you have access to comprehensive financial planning services through Nationwide’s Retirement Resource Group at no additional cost to you. Take advantage of this opportunity to gain a clearer understanding of your financial situation and make informed decisions about your future.

Find out more here.

Interested in learning some climbing fundamentals at the George Fox climbing wall, especially without students on campus? University Recreation is offering a School of Rock class for employees only, starting Tuesday, June 10. This class will repeat weekly through July!

University Recreation will also be offering a top rope fundamentals course, once in June and once in July. If you are interested in learning how to belay and climb on the ropes, this class is for you!

Classes are free and taught by professionally certified staff. Click this link to learn more.

Happy spring! Please complete a careful review of your department expenses using your VENA reports now, looking at your transactions through April 30.

Completing those adjustments now, before June 30, will help us stay on our very tight year-end schedule. This way, adjustments required in early July should only relate to May and June.

Thank you for your help!

– The Finance Team

The campus work-order system (TMA) is currently offline while we do a software update. Any time-sensitive issues should be emailed to plantservices@georgefox.edu. Thank you for your patience.

Learn to make gorgeous hanging baskets, like the ones that grace our George Fox quad area, tomorrow (Wednesday) starting at 9 a.m. You will learn a valuable skill and help decorate our beautiful campus. You are welcome to join in the class at any time (the event will last approximately four hours). Sign up by emailing nmcdaniel@georgefox.edu.

We will be located at the covered lower patio at the Thomas Center (1101 Villa Road). Please contact the Plant Services office with any questions at 503-554-2010.

Know of any great George Fox-related stories? Students making a difference in their communities? An inspiring account of someone who has overcome obstacles or has had an amazing faith journey? A professor who exemplifies the Be Known promise?

If so, we in marketing communications want to hear about it! Please fill out this form and include the name of the person you wish to highlight, their contact info (if possible), and a few details about what makes their story compelling. We’ll take it from there!

Some folks may be featured in our blog and/or on our website. Still others may be featured in a video or in our university magazine. In short, we’re looking for stories that communicate why George Fox is such a special place.

Thanks for taking time to share these stories with us!

Join your colleagues and coworkers for our first Summer Employee Worship Gathering this Thursday, May 15, from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. in the George Fox Chapel!

Enjoy singing, a thoughtful devotional and fellowship. These worship gatherings aim to provide an opportunity to worship together while promoting unity amongst our employees through our shared commitment to Jesus Christ. Mark your calendar for this Thursday!

For more information, contact Joe Thouvenel, director of engagement and culture, at jthouvenel@georgefox.edu.

George Fox has been committed to your financial well-being by offering on-campus retirement consultations every month, and now is your next opportunity to meet one-on-one with Phillip Carbajal, our dedicated retirement specialist from Nationwide, right here on campus. He will be in Klages 231 on Tuesday, May 20, between 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

This is your chance to have a personalized consultation to discuss your retirement goals, understand your options, and get answers to your specific questions – all in a convenient setting. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain clarity and confidence in your retirement planning. Sign up here today!

Your next opportunity for an on-campus consultation will be on Wednesday, June 18. If this doesn’t work for you, you can also reach out to Phillip to schedule a virtual appointment that fits your schedule. See this flier for more details.

Submit your FY25 deposits: If your contract ends soon and/or you will not be on campus over the summer, please bring over any cash or checks before you leave.

Please look around your desks and file cabinets to see if there are any lingering items that need to be deposited. Checks dated prior to June 30, 2025, must be deposited in the current fiscal year. All deposits must be dropped off at the finance office before you leave campus for the summer.

If you have any questions about deposits, please contact Heather Groenlund at 503-554-2173. Thank you and have a great summer!

Portland Seminary invites you to join us as we celebrate the teaching and service of Dr. MaryKate Morse, professor emeritus of leadership and spiritual formation. We will be hosting a retirement reception for her today (Friday) from 9 to 10 a.m. at 401 N. Meridian St., in Newberg.

Please swing by to wish MaryKate well!

Submit your FY25 deposits: If your contract ends soon and/or you will not be on campus over the summer, please bring over any cash or checks before you leave.

Please look around your desks and file cabinets to see if there are any lingering items that need to be deposited. Checks dated prior to June 30, 2025, must be deposited in the current fiscal year. All deposits must be dropped off at the finance office before you leave campus for the summer.

If you have any questions about deposits, please contact Heather Groenlund at 503-554-2173. Thank you and have a great summer!

Mom’s love pizza and supporting a good cause, so take Mom out for pizza and support the university’s Costa Rica service trip!

This year, students from PA, PT, OT, kinesiology and nursing will be traveling to Costa Rica to provide medical services to underserved people. To help support their trip, nursing and kinesiology students are holding a fundraiser at MOD pizza.

The Costa Rica service trip will receive 25% of fundraiser sales during this fundraiser. Participate on Sunday, May 11, by ordering online using the code MODGIVES25, or by visiting the Newberg MOD location and showing this fundraiser flier or mentioning the fundraiser at checkout.

Have other plans? Consider praying for our team or donating directly here.

Thank you for supporting us! Feel free to reach out to Kari Sandau at ksandau@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Please take note of the Bruin Bookstore’s hours for the summer. We will be open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and closed Friday through Sunday.

Portland Seminary invites you to join us as we celebrate the teaching and service of Dr. MaryKate Morse, professor emeritus of leadership and spiritual formation. We will be hosting a retirement reception for her this Friday, May 9, from 9 to 10 a.m. at 401 N. Meridian St., in Newberg.

Please swing by to wish MaryKate well!

When it comes to women’s health, one size does not fit all. Women’s health encompasses a wide range of physical, mental and emotional well-being concerns, recognizing the unique challenges faced across different life stages.

Each woman’s health journey is influenced by their individual genetics, lifestyle, and environmental factors. Read these tips on how to find the best care and how to prioritize your mental health.