The Daily Bruin

The Bruin Bookstore will be closed all day on Wednesday, Sept. 11, for Serve Day.

After selling out at The Undiscovered Lewis Conference, this lively play is performing for one additional night. All George Fox students and staff (and guests) are invited to attend a free performance tonight (Monday) in Wood-Mar Auditorium, while space allows. Doors will open at 7 p.m., and the performance will start at 7:30 p.m., running for one hour.

Lewis & Tolkien: The Baptized Imagination is playful, thoughtful and deeply inspiring. Come join us for this exciting journey into the world of imagination.

Tickets will be distributed at the door with a George Fox ID. Reach out to Ben Tissell at btissell@georgefox.edu with questions.

Did you know about the resources available through the marketing communications office? MarCom has created useful templates to meet your formatting needs, including:

• Electronic George Fox letterhead
• Google Form template with George Fox header image
• Google Slides template
• Zoom backgrounds
• Fax cover sheet

To access these resources, follow this link to the MarCom office webpage.

The Department of Social Work invites you to a upcoming event, “Social Work Fall Diversity Dialogue: Public Theology and Public Policy for Racial Justice with Ekemini Uwan,” on Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Uwan is a public theologian, international human rights activist, and coauthor of the 2023 NAACP image award nominated book Truths Table: Black Women’s Musing on Life, Love and Liberation. She serves as the special advisor for The Aspen Institute’s Racial Justice and Religion Collective.

Uwan is a charter member of the International Civil Working Group of the Permanent Forum for People of African Descent at the United Nations and is a reparations activist whose work spans the globe, as she has advocated for global reparations on behalf of Africans and African descendants on the floor of the United Nations three times.

As one who is passionate about theology, Uwan has a fierce commitment to the gospel and its implications for issues pertaining to reparations, racial injustice, anti-Black racism and white supremacy. She believes that theology can and does speak to our present-day culture, social and political issues.

Don’t miss this opportunity to dialogue with an accomplished social writer and activist. For further information and questions, contact Kim Rapp at rappk@georgefox.edu.

Providence members: Are you on the high-deductible plan and are you on pace to hit your HSA contribution goals? Join us for a free 30-minute HSA workshop, offered on Tuesday, Sept. 10, or Thursday, Sept. 12. You will receive simple tips to evaluate and enhance your contribution strategy so you can maximize your health savings.

Click here to save your spot today! Contact Aga at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Explore Providence Health Plan’s flu toolkit, which includes tips for successful flu prevention, resources for hosting an on-site flu shot clinic, and communication templates that encourage employees to get their flu shot.

Use this link  to view and download the 2024 Flu Prevention Toolkit.

It’s no surprise that busy work and family schedules impact our food choices. Carving out a small amount of time each week to meal plan can reduce stress, help you to make healthier choices, save money, and save time.

Join registered dietitian Jamie Libera on Wednesday, Sept. 11, from noon to 12:30 p.m., as she shares creative ideas and simple steps for meal planning. Then, for the second part of the series, join the cooking class on Monday, Sept. 16, from noon to 1 p.m. to discover a delicious recipe for sheet pan “fried” rice.

Sign up for either or both of these classes at this link. If you have any questions, email Miriam at mlacy@georgefox.edu.

Join us in sending off Tim Goodfellow into his next adventure. Tim is an alumnus who has served our community for 19 years.

Drop by IT today (Thursday) between 1:30 and 3 p.m. to give him your well wishes and “See ya Laters.”

Do you have questions regarding mortgages and loan programs? An upcoming Canopy webinar will cover several related topics, including:

• A summary of the approval process
• Key criteria sought by lenders
• An overview of diverse loan programs and their specific qualification requirements
• Guidance on initial steps if you believe you do not meet requirements
• An explanation of how your employee homeownership program can offer support

The webinar will take place on Thursday, Sept. 12, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Register today at this link. Contact Miriam Lacy at mlacy@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

A Canopy “Home Buying and Financing 101” seminar is set from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 17.

The free seminar will cover these valuable subjects and more:

• The pros and cons of owning a home
• An overview of the home-buying process
• How to prepare to purchase a home
• Types of zero- and low-down loan programs

Register today at this link. Contact Miriam Lacy at mlacy@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Today (Wednesday) is the day to receive personalized guidance from Providence experts! Stop by Canyon Commons between 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. to ask any questions about your health plan. Do not miss this opportunity. Walk-ins are welcome!

Contact Miriam Lacy at mlacy@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Some more hot days are headed our way. Starting Wednesday, Sept. 4, temperatures will rise to 90 degrees and higher. Thursday and Friday may reach over 100.

As per the George Fox heat protocol, please follow these steps:

• Stay hydrated by drinking water every 20 minutes.
• Schedule more strenuous work in the cooler parts of the day, such as the morning.
• Move to an air-conditioned building (Canyon Commons, Klages Center,and Murdock Library) if your building is too warm.
• Between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., check on fellow employees and classmates every one to two hours.
• Know the symptoms of heat-related illnesses, which can be found at this link.

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

Bruinpalooza, our annual party on the quad during Homecoming, is happening on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 2 to 4 p.m.! This event is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your department, have fun, and engage with alumni, students, and others in our community.

We’d love for you to participate by hosting a booth at Bruinpalooza. To find out more details and sign up, please fill out this form by this Thursday, Sept. 5.

Reach out to Britnee Ely in Alumni Relations at bely@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2110 with any questions.

When it’s time to transition to Medicare, there can be several important and sometimes confusing details to consider.

To help ensure you have the correct information when making decisions, George Fox has partnered with Hilary Starnes and Jasmyn Sprague from Providence Health Assurance to provide Medicare 101 seminars. These virtual seminars, scheduled Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 18-19, will help you understand the basics of Medicare in an easy-to-understand overview.

Seminar topics:

• What is Medicare and why it is important?
• Addressing the different parts of Medicare (the A, B, C & D’s of Medicare)
• What are the differences between Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement?
• When you should consider enrolling into Medicare, and what is the process
• What are the costs to be enrolled in Medicare?
• What to consider if you are planning to continue to work past age 65
• Learn how to avoid late enrollment penalties
• How to transition from an employer group plan to a Medicare plan
• Understand how to manage a Health Savings Account (HSA)

This seminar is purely educational, and there will be no discussion about specific carrier plan information. The only purpose of this seminar is to provide George Fox employees with valuable Medicare information. We hope this helps you and your loved ones as you plan for the eventual transition to Medicare.

You do not need to be eligible for Medicare to attend this seminar. The presentation will take approximately one hour, but we will have additional time at the end of the presentation to answer any questions that you may have.

We hope you will join if you are able! Spouses and parents are welcome to join. You can register for the 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, seminar here and the Thursday, Sept. 19, noon meeting here.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

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

Are you a Providence member struggling to find a healthcare provider? Do you want to start using your vision or massage therapy benefits? How about travel assistance or identity theft?

If you have questions, come to Canyon Commons tomorrow (Wednesday) any time between 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. The Providence Bridge Team will be on site and available for drop-in visits. The team can help with scheduling a visit with a provider, getting medical records transferred, prescriptions refilled, and ordering labs or imaging.

This is a unique opportunity to receive customized assistance and expert advice about your health benefits right here in Newberg. Find out more here and put it on your calendar today!

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

Please join Linda Samek, Scot Headley and Debby Espinor on a research study on Artificial Intelligence (AI). This survey will be part of Dr. Espinor’s fall sabbatical work, and will be the basis for an article as we explore the connections between AI and spirituality and social and security concerns. Please use this link to participate.

The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) promises incredible advancements, but its integration into our lives raises numerous concerns regarding human-AI interactions. This survey is part of a research study at George Fox that considers faculty members’ thoughts and concerns in three areas: academic concerns; social, privacy, and security concerns surrounding AI; and spiritual, wisdom, and ethical concerns.

The survey IRB is 2233008. It will take less than 10 minutes to complete. It is an anonymous survey, and you are free to opt out at any time.

Please email  despinor@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

We know it is a busy semester, so we appreciate your thoughts on this work.

Join us in sending off Tim Goodfellow into his next adventure. Tim is an alumnus who has served our community for 19 years.

Drop by IT this Thursday, Sept. 5, between 1:30 and 3 p.m. to give him your well wishes and “See ya Laters.”

Protecting your health all year is important, and during cold and flu season it’s even more so. Boosting your immune system, stopping the spread of germs, and taking care of yourself are some of the top items you can do to stay healthy.

Click this link to read how to protect your health this cold and flu season.

We all want to live our best, healthiest life. No matter your age, current health status, race or economic status, Providence Basecamp’s six-week virtual wellness series wants to make wellness available and attainable for everyone.

Join Jennifer Lundman, MSW, NBC-HWC, each week starting Wednesday, Sept. 4, through Oct. 9, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for this virtual series. This is a complimentary course, and registration is required.

Feel free to contact Miriam Lacy at mlacy@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Portland Center offices will be closed this Monday, Sept. 2, in recognition of the Labor Day holiday. The Newberg campus will remain open and will observe a mid-semester fall holiday on Friday, Oct. 4.