The Daily Bruin

Providence Health Plan members: Don’t forget to mark your calendars and join us tomorrow (Tuesday) for another Tuesday Health Talk live virtual session at noon.

In this session, we’ll learn more about Providence Express care, what conditions Express Care can treat, how to utilize the service, and how much a visit will cost. See you there!

To learn more and find out how to join the session, see this document.

Questions? Contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.

The Undiscovered C.S. Conference happening Sept. 5-8 is still accepting proposals for short papers! Paper topics, guidelines and submission details can be found on The Undiscovered C.S. Lewis Conference website. The deadline for proposal submissions is March 31.

Questions or inquiries prior to submission may be directed to Dr. Jason Lepojärvi at jlepojarvi@georgefox.edu.

If you are not interested in submitting a paper proposal but would like to attend the conference, register on the website linked above. Registration is free for George Fox students and employees!

With the arrival of Daylight Saving Time, be aware that, each year, the time change causes numerous injuries. Most individuals get about 40 minutes to one hour less sleep during the first several days of the change. This raises the probability of a workplace injury for three out of 100 individuals. Here are some tips to make the transition a little easier.

Daylight Saving Time is also a good time to check smoke or carbon monoxide detectors. Remember to inspect and restock your first aid kit at home or in your vehicle.

If you have any questions, contact Kim Knoernschild, our environmental health and safety specialist, at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.

Interested in buying a home? Register for this Canopy webinar to get an overview of what debt to income ratios are and why they are important to lenders. Join in at 9:30 a.m. this Thursday, March 14.

The session also discusses what kind of income can be used to qualify for a home loan and how is it calculated. In addition, you’ll learn tips to improve your debt to income ratios.

Are you approaching retirement? Want advice on budgeting or taxes? Nationwide’s Retirement Teaching Thursday sessions answer all questions you may possibly have!

Tune in this Thursday, March 14, at 11:30 a.m. to unlock the secrets to social security’s potential. You can learn more about the webinar series here and register for particular webinars here.

Curious about the benefits of intermittent fasting? Join a Providence Healthy Bites episode to learn more.

The episode explores various aspects of intermittent fasting, including its underlying science, benefits and practical applications. The conversation sheds light on the metabolic and physiological impacts of fasting, contrasting various fasting methods and highlighting their potential health benefits.

The podcast is available on-demand here. Be sure to check it out!

Grab your friends and sign up for the 2024 5K for Uganda Glow Run/Walk on Friday, April 5, at 7:30 p.m.!

The cost is $20 for students, $30 for community members, and $10 for children under age 10. This includes a free T-shirt if you sign up by Tuesday, March 19. Sign up at this link.

All proceeds go toward the Doctor of Physical Therapy program’s medical service trip to Uganda, where we will be working with patients in rural communities.

Questions? Contact Hannah Quinn at hbusch15@georgefox.edu.

Know of any students at the Portland Center looking for a part-time job? The university is hiring a hospitality specialist who will do the following:

• Provide an onsite person during daytime hours to welcome guests, vendors, students and employees
• Field questions
• Resolve or report building issues
• Monitor doors during locked hours
• Assist guest groups with room arrangements, and
• Maintain a steady communication link to the Newberg campus

Grad students can work up to 28 hours per week. The pay rate is $16.95 per hour. Let your students know about this opportunity and have them send their resume to Lisa Leslie at lleslie@georgefox.edu if interested.

George Fox faculty: The Office of Academic Affairs is offering a time and beautiful space for personal and professional development at Washington Family Ranch May 6-9!

This gratis retreat is designed to offer you the opportunity to work on a project, delve into your research, or dedicate time to a course in a serene and inspiring environment, all while connecting with fellow faculty.

We are also offering self-guided spiritual retreat options for those seeking a more reflective experience. Click these links to find more information and the registration form.

Also, be sure that you are subscribed to the Faculty Development Hub Canvas course, “The Center,” and set your notification preferences to receive updated announcements in your inbox.

If you have questions, email Rachel Winslow at rwinslow@georgefox.edu. We look forward to seeing you there!

All veterans are welcome to attend our coffee meetup! Our young vet attendees are primarily made up of George Fox students. We also have several veterans who served in World War ll, Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf Wars, and all the skirmishes in between.

We meet every Tuesday from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Nut Tree Ranch Community Building at 2902 East 2nd St., in Newberg.

This is a place where all veterans are understood. It is a place of peace and a time to share stories. The coffee is generously donated by Caravan Coffee. Please come for a time of sharing a cup of bliss and to rub shoulders with your brothers and sisters.

We have seen a really great core of George Fox veterans be able to feel at home and get involved in other veteran community events each week. Please join us!

This event is sponsored by the Vet2Vet Center in partnership with the George Fox Veterans Club. If you are a son or daughter of a veteran or have relatives in your family you could qualify for scholarships.

Reach out to Stauros Gibson at sgibson21@georgefox.edu for more info.

Are you planning an international trip anytime soon?

International travel is back in full swing here on campus, so the Center for Study Abroad would like to invite you to a Zoom meeting to talk about the George Fox policies and procedures for traveling internationally, either as an individual or with students. We will be covering topics such as travel insurance, liability, safety protocols, and more.

The meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 18, at 3 p.m. Here is the Zoom link.

If you have any questions, please contact Lynn Scott at lscott@georgefox.edu.

This year, the university’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program will be traveling to Uganda to serve communities in need. Buy dinner at Chipotle today (Wednesday) from 4 to 8 p.m. to support our trip.

This fundraiser only applies to the Newberg location; 33% of proceeds will go to our trip! Be sure to tell the cashier you are there to support George Fox DPT.

Feel free to reach out to Karlie Stewart at kstewart19@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Saving money is much easier with a goal in mind. Join a Canopy webinar on Tuesday, March 12, at 10:30 a.m. for an enriching workshop that helps you choose the right savings goals for you and overcome barriers to achieving them.

Take advantage of an opportunity to hear from financial experts at this easy-to-use webinar. It’s great for learning more about what you can do with your finances and some tips to help.

Wondering what’s really happening with home prices and mortgage rates? Join a Canopy webinar on Tuesday, March 12, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. to hear from the experts.

In this webinar, industry experts will share current market information; projections for the rest of this year; answer any of your questions about buying, selling and refinancing; and the mortgage process. This is always a highly attended webinar, packed with great information, and a great place to get your questions answered.

Also, February through April, Canopy’s exclusive financial wellbeing partner, BALANCE, is thrilled to announce their highly anticipated sixth annual “Webinar for the Win” Sweepstakes.

Entering is easy. Contestants simply need to register for and attend one of Canopy’s free webinars scheduled for February, March or April (and stay for the entire duration). Webinars are live, online sessions that enable participants to learn from and engage with experts covering a wide array of today’s most relevant financial topics.

And this year, one fortunate attendee stands a chance to win the grand prize of $1,000!

Please join us for our Spring Diversity Dialogue with Jason Fileta on Wednesday, March 20, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Hoover 103.

We will learn more about how we live in a time when diversity-focused courses, curricula, and programs are being eliminated from educational institutions and corporations. Many of those that remain are entirely detached from a broader context of racial justice.

How should followers of Christ approach this moment and these issues? This presentation will look to Scripture for a Kingdom approach to diversity and justice.

Feel free to reach out to Kim Rapp at rappk@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Did you know we have an Express Clinic in Newberg? In a Providence Tuesday Health Talk at noon this Tuesday, March 12, we will talk about what conditions Express Care can treat, how to utilize the service, and how much a visit will cost.

Learn the ins and outs of utilizing this convenient service and get insights into the cost of a visit. It’s your chance to make healthcare easy and accessible. Don’t miss out on the key to convenient, cost-effective care!

Learn more about joining the session at this link.

The UREC “Gearage Sale” is taking place at the Hadlock Student Center on the Newberg campus March 6-12. We will be selling a variety of fitness, sports, and outdoor recreation equipment at discounted prices.

Items will include backpacks, paddleboards, longboards, clothing, basketballs, and more! There will also be a generous amount of free items available. The sale is open anytime Hadlock is open for normal hours of operation.

Proceeds from the sale benefit an outdoor recreation scholarship fund for George Fox students, as well as helping to replace rental center equipment at Hadlock.

If you would like to sell or donate items at the sale, please fill out this form. If you have any questions, please contact Sam Nofziger at snofziger20@georgefox.edu.

Join us for Employee Family Day at the Hadlock Student Center on Saturday, March 16! Get ready for some fun and excitement with your loved ones! Enjoy a variety of activities and games available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

Activities include:

• Bouldering at the rock climbing wall
• Dodgeball
• Floor hockey
• Pickleball
• Top-roping at the rock climbing wall (belayers provided)
• Basketball
• Prizes and Giveaways!

Family members and kids of all ages are welcome as long as the related employee is present. Please note that waivers are required for family members, so be sure to check the age-specific guidelines. Complete a guest waiver here.

If you have any questions, email Joe Thouvenel at jthouvenel@georgefox.edu.

The university’s performing arts department will present our spring musical, Bright Star, in Wood-Mar Auditorium beginning this week. Here are our showtimes:

• Thursday-Saturday, March 7-9 & March 14-16, at 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday, March 10 and March 17, at 2 p.m.

For a synopsis of the play, visit the theatre website. Students and staff are entitled to claim one free ticket for themselves by visiting our website at georgefox.edu/box-office. Student tickets are free for Thursday nights; staff tickets are free for any night.

When selecting your complimentary tickets, please do so using your own George Fox email address, and please note that each person is instructed to claim only their own seat.

Open captioning will be offered on the first Sunday and second Thursday performances.

If you have any questions, contact Kathy Harris at kharris@georgefox.edu.

Love donuts? Want to support a medical service trip to Costa Rica?

Take a dozen to your next meeting or make a special someone’s day. Fifty-percent of proceeds will support nursing students on their service trip to Costa Rica this May.

Simply click on this link, order your donuts, and pick them up at your local Krispy Kreme store. The link is valid Feb. 8 through March 9.

Got questions? Contact Kira Sandau at ksandau@georgefox.edu.