The Daily Bruin

George Fox University employees are invited to participate in a survey on mental health literacy among college and university educators. The survey, which is part of a dissertation study, focuses on what people know about mental health conditions, resources and treatments.

The survey is estimated to take about 20 to 30 minutes. At the end of the survey, there will be an option to enter a raffle to win one of four $25 Amazon gift cards. You can participate in the survey here.

Questions? Contact Danni Ewing at kewing16@georgefox.edu.

Disclaimer: These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

Have a January birthday? The Office of the Provost would like to wish you a very Happy Birthday!

Please stop by the Office of Academic Affairs on the second floor of Hoover (HVR 230) between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, or Friday, Jan. 21, to pick up your birthday treat.

Portland campus employees may pick up their treats at the front desk after 11 a.m. Thursday.

Today, we invite you to read this week’s wellness poster and find out about habit stacking and habit loops.

These are great tactics to help you reach your wellness goals this year.

Questions? Email Aga Luptak at  aluptak@georgefox.edu.

Psychologist Carl Jung coined the term “shadow” to refer to the parts of ourselves we hide, repress and deny. Robert Bly called the shadow “the long bag we drag behind us.” We place all that would cause us pain and conflict into the bag, but it holds incredible power to transform our lives, relationships and communities.

On Friday, Feb. 18, join Michael Simmons for an online course, “Companioning Our Shadow: Emotions & Relationships.” Simmons will explore practices and tools for companioning our shadow, particularly surrounding our emotions and how they impact our relationships. This course is a space to invite Christ to meet our hidden parts and deepen the healing process.

Simmons is a spiritual director and retreat facilitator, and he serves on the leadership team with Companioning Center and the board of Deep Water, a local community that provides tools, processes and sacred space for women and men to heal.

Simmons is a doctoral student at Portland Seminary and an ordained elder in the Free Methodist Church. The course will be offered via Zoom from 9 to 11 a.m. The cost is $39, and the Zoom link will be provided. You can register here if you’re interested.

Questions? Contact Simmons at msimmons@georgefox.edu.

The Office for Spiritual Life is looking for leaders for our spring 2022 Life Groups series, which runs during the weeks of Feb. 14 through April 15.

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 spring, our groups will be either in person or completely via Zoom (which provides access for our George Fox Digital students). Life Groups will also be SPIL-credit eligible to encourage students to engage in high-quality spiritual formation experiences that are participatory and offer ongoing community. 

We welcome employees, current seniors, graduate students, alumni, family members of George Fox employees and students, and members of our wonderful local churches to consider leading a group. To sign up, please fill out this form.

For more information, visit this web page or contact the Office for Spiritual Life at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

President Robin Baker reflects upon times when America did not live up to its promise and the challenging words of two men, Frederick Douglass and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who stood up and fought for African-American freedom. Read his blog post here.

Goodbyes are never fun, but please join the academic affairs office for an open house to wish Rebecca Hernandez well as she leaves George Fox for her next adventure!

Drop by the AAO conference room (Hoover 250) between 2 and 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14. No gifts please, as Hernandez will be traveling by plane and has nowhere to pack them.

Questions? Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

As a reminder, a number of changes have taken place in the Learning Support Services area during the past six months.

Rick Muthiah, director of Learning Support Services, continues to oversee several areas related to high-risk students. These include the Academic Success program, Fox360, academic mentors, and collaboration with other units to promote student success.

Andrea Byerley, assistant director of Disability & Accessibility Services, has primary responsibility for working with students and faculty around accommodation needs. She is also leading initiatives to increase student and faculty engagement on disability-related topics. Contact Byerley to discuss specific student situations or course/program accessibility.

Hannah Jackson, coordinator for the Academic Resource Center (ARC), is providing leadership for the ARC, Open Study Table, Portland Writing Center (PWC), and Textbook Assistance Fund. Connect with Jackson to discuss classroom visits by ARC/PWC consultants, required ARC/PWC appointments for your students, or other ideas for promoting student learning through peer support.

Reach out to Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu if you have questions or are unsure of the right person to address a topic.

Stay on track for intentional living and well-being. See our wellness poster for this week and discover your wellness One Word for the year.

Prepare to own it, live it and experience its impact on your life. We would love to use your words to inspire you and our community to be well and thrive this year.

Questions? Contact Aga Luptak at aluptak@georgefox.edu.

Goodbyes are never fun, but please join the academic affairs office for an open house to wish Rebecca Hernandez well as she leaves George Fox for her next adventure!

Drop by the AAO conference room (Hoover 250) between 2 and 4 p.m. this Friday, Jan. 14. No gifts please, as Rebecca will be traveling by plane and has nowhere to pack them!

Questions? Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

The intercultural life and spiritual life offices invite the entire George Fox community to join us at the Chehalem Cultural Center (415 E. Sheridan St.) for the 12th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration at 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 17.

We will not only celebrate the life, faith and work of Dr. King, but also all of those whom his legacy still represents, including past, present and future generations!

Tai Harden-Moore will serve as keynote speaker, and the Larhonda Steele Band will be the musical guest. The emcees will be Zinabu Czarnecki and Bryce Coefield.

The event is free, but the live audience will be capped at 200 attendees. Pre-registration and either proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test will be required within 48 hours for all attendees 12 and up.

The event will also be livestreamed, so everyone is welcome to join us through the livestream if unable to join in person. The link to RSVP and the livestream broadcast can be found here. Please RSVP for all members in your family/group for in-person attendance.

Questions? Contact Rusty St. Cyr at rstcyr@georgefox.edu.

Class.georgefox.edu is a great resource for anyone needing to look up details on a class. These details include meeting times and location, teaching modality, enrollment limit and waitlist numbers, course description, instructor info, and textbook listings (click the book icon after clicking on a course to expand its info).

Questions? Contact the registrar’s office at registrar@georgefox.edu.

Join the university’s Master Chorus! We will be singing selections from Handel’s Messiah on Thursday, April 14, with the orchestra.

Rehearsals are Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. in Ross 208 beginning Tuesday, Jan. 11. Please contact Danielle Warner at dwarner@georgefox.edu for more information. The group is free and open to all students and employees.

What does the future look like in your classroom? Ever consider how using virtual reality can enhance your own course curriculum or special projects?

Join us for an open-house tour of our virtual reality lab for anatomy and physiology students on Friday, Jan. 14. Take a self-guided tour, or sign up for a tour at 2, 3, or 4 p.m. Guided tours will include a virtual reality experience. Coffee and cookies will be provided.

View the invitation and sign up at this link. Questions? Contact Tennille Hostetler at thostetler@georgefox.edu.

What does the future look like in your classroom? Ever consider how using virtual reality can enhance your own course curriculum or special projects?

Join us for an open-house tour of our virtual reality lab for anatomy and physiology students on Friday, Jan. 14. Take a self-guided tour, or sign up for a tour at 2, 3, or 4 p.m. Guided tours will include a virtual reality experience. Coffee and cookies will be provided.

View the invitation and sign up at this link. Questions? Contact Tennille Hostetler at thostetler@georgefox.edu.

Faculty are now invited to submit requests for spring semester course reserves in the library. Materials are processed in the order received and can take up to five days to complete.

To replace a request, please fill out and submit the reserves request form on the library website. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Cameron at mcameron@georgefox.edu or ext. 2422.

Join the university’s Master Chorus! We will be singing selections from Handel’s Messiah on Thursday, April 14, with the orchestra.

Rehearsals are Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. in Ross 208 beginning Tuesday, Jan. 11. Please contact Danielle Warner at dwarner@georgefox.edu for more information. The group is free and open to all students and employees.

Faculty, staff, students, vendors and visitors across all campus locations must use face coverings as required by state guidelines. You can read the full face-covering policy here.

Masks, face coverings, or face shields are currently required for:

• All indoor public campus spaces (e.g., classrooms, offices, hallways, meeting rooms, etc.) unless the individual is alone in an individual private workspace defined by OHA as an indoor space within a public or private workplace used for work by one individual at a time. It must be enclosed on all sides with walls from floor to ceiling and with a closed door. Note: Face coverings are required in all cubicle and open workspaces.
• In the Bruin Den, Canyon Commons or Bridge Cafe you may remove your face covering ONLY if you are actively eating.

The university has worked hard to follow CDC and OHA guidance through the pandemic, but we recognize there will be a variety of personal perspectives on how our campus should transition back to pre-pandemic life. We ask that, as members of a Christ-centered community, we treat one another with kindness and grace, particularly when our views differ from one another.

Be well and stay safe!

Questions? Contact the COT (cot@georgefox.edu) or HR (hr@georgefox.edu).

Welcome to 2022, the year of intentional living. We invite you to begin your wellness journey by selecting one word that will inspire you to be well this year.

– HR