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Come help us build our beautiful hanging baskets that adorn the quad! Lots of artistic license is encouraged, and many plants are available for the artists’ pallet.

The event will begin at 8 a.m. this Wednesday, May 8, and last until approximately noon. Please drop in as your time allows during those hours. We will be meeting at the Plant Services/Thomas Center building at 1101 Villa Road.

Tables, and a few chairs, will be set up in our lower yard. All basket-building materials and tools will be provided. We are looking forward to seeing all of you there!

Please contact Nathan McDaniel at 503-554-2063 with any questions. Thank you!

The finance office is moving! We will be moving to 1515 Portland Road (previously the Providence Sleep Center Building). The current finance office will be closed today (Monday) for this move.

We plan to remain as close to our normal operating schedule as possible and ask for your patience as we re-organize in our new space on Tuesday, May 7.

Thank you!

Identify the pros and cons of owning a home, an overview of the process, how to get prepared, various types of zero- and low-down loan programs, and more.

Sign up here for this free Canopy EAP webinar on Tuesday, May 14, at 9:30 a.m.

Reach out to Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu with any questions.

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.

Dr. Dave Cimbora has accepted the position of provost at Samford University in Alabama. Though we are sad to see him go, the Wellness Enterprise and the Office of Academic Affairs hope you will join us on Wednesday, May 15, to thank Dave for his great work here at George Fox, and send him off in style.

Please stop by Canyon Commons 103 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. that day to celebrate with Dave and wish him well!

Feel free to reach out to Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The plant services’ main office will have different hours for the summer. They will be Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Feel free to contact Mark Stone at mstone@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

After losing someone you care about, your life can feel like it is no longer your own. The best way to find the courage, perseverance and desire to rebuild and redefine your new life is living with the loss, one day at a time.

Emotional recovery is not accomplished by checking off items on a list but rather living the loss, establishing a new relationship with your loved ones and the people around you, both at work and at home.

This session will provide you with ideas and tools for how to interact with others, how to find passion and purpose, and how to rebuild your future.

Here’s how to get to the Canopy webinar center:

1. Go to my.canopywell.com.
2. Once logged in, select the ‘Webinar & Training Center’ tile.
3. Select the “On-Demand Webinars” button.

Email Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu with any questions.

May is Asian American, Native Hawai’ian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month and, as always, the Intercultural Resource Center has compiled another digital document for engagement.

This resource has many recommendations to complement your summer plans (like a new playlist to listen to) and to get you excited for your return to campus in the fall (like taking part in community through the multicultural clubs).

As always, we want to hear from and represent you, so if you have recommendations for this month or future cultural heritage months, please let us know by filling out this form.

Happy Asian American, Native Hawai’ian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, George Fox!

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Zanne Backous at sbackous@georgefox.edu.

The finance office is moving! We will be moving to 1515 Portland Road (previously the Providence Sleep Center Building). The current finance office will be closed on Friday, May 3, and Monday, May 6, for this move.

We plan to remain as close to our normal operating schedule as possible and ask for your patience as we re-organize in our new space on Tuesday, May 7.

Thank you!

The finance office is moving! We will be moving to 1515 N. Villa Road (previously the Providence Sleep Center Building). The current finance office will be closed on Friday, May 3, and Monday, May 6, for this move.

We plan to remain as close to our normal operating schedule as possible and ask for your patience as we re-organize in our new space on Tuesday, May 7.

Thank you!

Here is your final installment of “Bite-sized Wellness Ideas” from your local Wellness Committee. Yes, all good things must come to an end, but take heart! We have some great new activities and events coming your way. Stay tuned!

Walking: It sounds too simple, but one of the simplest “exercise snacks” is to take a short walk. Walk around your building, walk up and down some stairs, or intentionally park further away from your destinations. Just five to 10 minutes of brisk walking gets your blood pumping.

Take a nap: Naps offer various benefits for healthy adults, including relaxation, reduced fatigue, increased alertness, improved mood, and improved performance, including quicker reaction time and better memory. Check out this article from the Mayo Clinic that touches on the benefits (and potential drawbacks).

Take a walk in a forest: According to Psychology Today, “The Japanese tradition of shinrin-yoku, or ‘forest bathing,’ has inspired the modern concept of ‘forest therapy,’ or walking in the forest as a way to improve health and mood.” Several studies over the past decade have found that being in a forest can lead to a relaxed and healthy well-being, both physically and mentally, and can even reduce blood levels of the stress hormone cortisol and boost the immune system.

Don’t look in the mirror: Wait, what? Can you go a few days, or maybe a week, without looking in the mirror? It seems we are always inspecting ourselves, finding wrinkles, dark spots, eye bags, etc. What if we took time away from that reflection? Check out the benefits of this unique and healing challenge here.

Your George Fox Wellness Committee wishes you a fantastic and healthy May. Stay tuned for upcoming events!

Need some George Fox clothing? Check out the end-of-stock clothing clearance sale happening in the Bruin Bookstore! We’ve got increased discounts that start today.

Contact Kristin McGuirk at kmcguirk@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Do you suffer from knee pain and are over the age of 50? You may very well be an ideal candidate for a research study being conducted by Rebecca Dobler, a faculty member in the university’s Department of Physical Therapy.

The purpose of the study is to determine the influences of peak effort in participants with knee pain and/or knee osteoarthritis during a one-minute sit-to-stand test, and new approaches in knee pain education. The research is being done in conjunction with A.T. Still University to fulfill dissertation requirements of the principal investigator.

We are seeking participants who are over 50 with either self-declared knee pain or documented knee OA from a provider. An initial phone screening will be completed to determine your eligibility. The study will be conducted at the Medical Sciences Building at 448 Werth Blvd., in Newberg.

Please call 503-554-2466 or email gotkneesdpt@georgefox.edu for more information.

The Virtual Learning Center will begin summer hours on Monday, May 6. You will be able to schedule appointments starting May 3 via the TracCloud icon on your Canvas site.

We look forward to helping you this summer with writing consultations and academic coaching (time management and learning strategies). If you have any questions, please email Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu.

Join us in celebrating Professor of History Paul Otto today (Wednesday) as he receives emeritus status and enters retirement. We will be hosting a reception for him from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Stevens Atrium.

The event will include a memory book with pages to sign, and a basket for cards. Light refreshments will be served. President Baker will present Paul with his emeritus award at 4 p.m. Come wish Paul a happy retirement!

Feel free to reach out to Phyllis Hartle at hartlep@georgefox.edu with any questions.

This is a friendly reminder that all spring term texts that were rented from the bookstore must be returned by the end of day on Friday, April 26.

If you have any last-minute purchases to make, the Bruin Store will be open this Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Congratulations to all the graduates!

Contact Kristin McGuirk at kmcguirk@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Providence members, don’t forget that today marks another episode of our Tuesday Health Talk series! This session is specially crafted to assist you in becoming a better healthcare consumer and maximizing your health plan benefits.

As we observe Financial Literacy Month, it’s crucial to prioritize both your health and financial well-being, and this webinar will offer valuable insights to help you do just that.

Join us from noon to 1 p.m. to hear from a Providence Health Plan representative on how to be a better healthcare consumer. Access the link to join here. Learn how to navigate your health plan and save money today!

Reach out to Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

To celebrate the annual Bring Your Child to Work Day, the Office of People and Culture will be hosting a free lunch for employees and their children in Canyon Commons from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 25.

Employees with accompanying children will be able to go through the servery, mingle with students, enjoy some great food, and get some fun George Fox swag during this time. Please RSVP here if you plan to join us.

Questions? Email Joe Thouvenel at jthouvenel@georgefox.edu.

Time for some more bite-sized wellness ideas from the Wellness Committee! There are only four this week, but they are solid.

• Social media detox: Give yourself the freedom and peace of staying off of social media for a few days. Check out the benefits here.
• Practice gratitude: Focus on the areas of your life where you feel much gratitude. This could be people, your home, your health, your faith. See how it works here.
• Pay someone a compliment: This may seem like a wellness tip for others, but don’t they always say it is better to give than to receive? Try it out.
• Practice forgiveness: This can be a tough one, but think of someone whom you can genuinely forgive. Christ forgave us and asked us to forgive. Ephesians 4:32 says, “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Check out this article from Harvard University on the power of forgiveness.

You are worth it!

Join us in celebrating Professor Paul Otto this Wednesday, April 24, as he receives emeritus status and enters retirement. We will be hosting a reception for him from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Stevens Atrium.

Paul has served as a professor of history in the Department of History and Politics for 22 years. He also served as department chair some of those years. He is most well-known for conducting Reacting to the Past games as his method for teaching history.

Wednesday’s event will include a memory book with pages to sign, and a basket for cards. Light refreshments will be served. President Baker will present Paul with his emeritus award at 4 p.m. Come wish Paul a happy retirement!

Feel free to reach out to Phyllis Hartle at hartlep@georgefox.edu with any questions.