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Eating healthy doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Join Providence Basecamp this month as we discuss shopping tricks and kitchen tips to help keep you on track with your diet and finances.

Join Kayla, a registered dietitian from the Community Teaching Kitchen (CTK), on Wednesday, June 12, from noon to 12:30 p.m. as she teaches us how to build grocery list on a budget without losing nutrition or taste.

Then, join in on Monday, June 17, from noon to 1 p.m. for a live demonstration as registered dietitian Jamie prepares a summer strawberry bowl.

Registration is free but necessary for first-time participants. Use this link to register for either session.

Spring is quickly coming to an end and summer is just about here. If you have not planned your summer activities, check out LifeBalance’s 2024 Summer Guide, which features discounts on a wide range of activities, experiences, travel, lodging, outdoor gear and more.

It’s a great way to have fun this summer with family and friends without breaking the bank.

We hope you had an opportunity to spend last weekend outdoors with your family and/or friends and experience peace. As part of our “Peace in Motion” initiative, we encouraged you to take photos and capture peace around you. You can submit your photo here for a chance to win a $50 REI gift card.

“In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.” – John Muir

– Wellness Committee

The university has several current job openings, including working for our amazing plant services department! Here’s what’s available:

• Plant Services Administrative Assistant
• Painter
• Drain Technician
• Dean for Intercultural Life
• Events & Programs Manager
• Executive Assistant (Wellness Enterprise)
• Leave & Benefits Specialist
• Grad Admissions Counselor
• Undergrad Admissions Counselor
• MSW Program Coordinator
• Web Designer/Sr Web Designer
• Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach

Please tell your friends and your friends’ friends about applying for these opportunities.
Thank you!

Mark your calendars! The Wellness Committee is inviting the university’s employees and their families to a Summer Wellness Bash on Wednesday, July 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the quad.

Enjoy lawn games, a bouncy house, some food, and much more! Providence Health will be present, offering blood pressure screenings as well as providing an information table for wellness resources. Snacks and Kona Ice will be provided!

Please RSVP here for all members attending so that we know how much food to order (first come, first served!). RSVPs will close on Sunday, June 30, so get yours submitted soon!

Feel free to reach out to Neil Cantrall at ncantrall@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Homeownership starts well before the contracts are signed; preparation is one of the keys to a smooth home-buying process.

In an upcoming Canopy session, “Becoming a Homeowner,” we’ll cover all major pre-purchase topics such as budgeting, the down payment, credit reports, debt-to-income ratios, and the mortgage lending process.

Reserve a seat here. The webinar will be presented twice – at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 4, and at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 13.

After more than 28 years of faithful service at George Fox, Jenny Getsinger, director of student accounts, is retiring – and she wants your most fun “bucket list” ideas to keep her busy and challenged during retirement.

Please complete this form to share your “bucket list” ideas and/or a note to wish her well. We will also be hosting a reception for her in the Stevens Center’s atrium today (Monday) at 2 p.m. We hope to see you there!

Feel free to reach out to Marcy Nielsen at mnielsen@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Embrace a rejuvenating weekend dedicated to your physical and emotional well-being. Find serenity in your walks, savoring the beauty of God’s creation. Take this time to refresh and renew yourself, inside and out, and capture peace.

Remember, our “Peace in Motion” weekend is all about fostering holistic wellness and rejuvenation.

– Wellness Committee

As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, we’re excited to culminate the month with a special event this weekend – “Peace in Motion.” This is a great opportunity to care for our physical and mental well-being.

Event Highlights:

Group Walks
Walk through the serene landscapes around you with any friends, coworkers or family of your choosing.

Nature Photo Contest
Capture peace while you are walking out in nature and submit your photos to enter a raffle.

Spiritual Reflection
Take time during your walks for moments of spiritual reflection through meditation, prayers or simply quiet contemplation.

– Wellness Committee

The book drop at the Portland Center will no longer be available, effective Thursday, May 30. Please return library items to the Newberg campus or by mail.

Feel free to reach out to Sarah Willhite at lwillhite@geogefox.edu with any questions.

Treating your emotional, psychological and social well-being with the same care as your physical health is important. Behavioral health conditions can significantly impact day-to-day life, including your relationships, happiness and productivity.

To help you enjoy your happiest, healthiest life, your Providence Health Plan offers a self-directed virtual program called “Learn to Live.” It’s confidential, available in English and Spanish, and accessible from anywhere. Be sure to check it out!

After 17 years as an employee and four years of attending George Fox, I am embarking on a new chapter in my life and leaving the university.

It has been an awesome 21 years of growing with the George Fox family. I will miss all of you, and you will be in my prayers.

Please stop by between now and Friday to sign my farewell book on the Thomas Center’s front desk (between 7 a.m. and 3:15 p.m.). Thank you for an awesome adventure!

– Mark Stone, Plant Services

The Bruin Store is clearing out inventory with a 75% discount sale on everything from hats, clothing and holiday stockings to mugs, tech cables and George Fox-branded pens and pencils.

Swing by to get amazing discounts! Visit us in person between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. weekdays or 24/7 online. Contact Kristin McGuirk with any questions at kmcguirk@georgefox.edu.

After more than 28 years of faithful service at George Fox, Jenny Getsinger, director of student accounts, is retiring – and she wants your most fun “bucket list” ideas to keep her busy and challenged during retirement.

Please complete this form to share your “bucket list” ideas and/or a note to wish her well. We will also be hosting a reception for her in the Stevens Center’s atrium on Monday, June 3, at 2 p.m. We hope to see you there!

Feel free to reach out to Marcy Nielsen at mnielsen@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join us as we say farewell to Fred Smith, who is retiring from George Fox after more than 33 years of service to the university. We’ll gather from 2:30 to 4 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday) in the Klages Center.

Feel free to reach out to Mark Stone at mstone@georgefox.edu with any questions.

All university offices in Newberg and at regional sites will be closed this Monday, May 27, to observe the Memorial Day holiday. The libraries in Newberg and the Portland Center will also be closed, although the 24-hour space in the Murdock Library will remain open.

Wondering what’s really happening with home prices and mortgage rates? In an upcoming Canopy webinar, “Real Estate and Mortgage Market Update,” 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.

Reserve a seat here. It is scheduled from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 4.

Homeownership starts well before the contracts are signed; preparation is one of the keys to a smooth home-buying process.

In an upcoming Canopy session, “Becoming a Homeowner,” we’ll cover all major pre-purchase topics such as budgeting, the down payment, credit reports, debt-to-income ratios, and the mortgage lending process.

Reserve a seat here. The webinar will be presented twice – at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 4, and at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 13.

Music stimulates the release of dopamine in the brain, enhancing mood and reducing stress. Studies indicate that music can alleviate symptoms of physical pain and the emotional distress that accompanies it.

Consider incorporating music therapy into your mental health routine for added benefits. Find out more here.

Embrace the healing power of music, and let its melodies uplift your spirit and ease your pain.

– Wellness Committee

Join us as we say farewell to Fred Smith, who is retiring from George Fox after more than 33 years of service to the university. We’ll gather from 2:30 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, in the Klages Center.

Feel free to reach out to Mark Stone at mstone@georgefox.edu with any questions.