The Daily Bruin

The Work Safe, Be Well bingo challenge is still on! This week we want to emphasize using your legs for strength and balance. Techniques like Same Side Hand and Foot™ and Point Your Toe and Go® can reduce stress and help you feel better at the end of the day. Complete the Bingo item to master these techniques and contribute to your overall well-being!

Report your bingos via this Google Form for a chance to win a prize, and look for more helpful tips in The Daily Bruin this fall semester. The more bingos you submit, the more chances you have to win a prize!

Questions? Contact us a bewell@georgefox.edu.

Life transitions like entering a committed partnership, expanding your family, or planning for future milestones often bring new financial considerations.

Join a webinar on Thursday, Sept. 18, at 5:30 p.m. that will help you explore strategies to align your finances with your values, prioritize what matters most, and design a plan that supports your unique goals and lifestyle today and in the future. Reserve a seat here.

September is Suicide Awareness Month. Join a webinar on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 10 a.m. focused on increasing awareness, learning how to support ourselves and others, and discovering how to access valuable community resources. Reserve a seat here.

When life gets busy, it can be hard to find time to meet with your doctor in person. But that doesn’t mean you should miss out on getting the care you need.

Your benefits plan with Providence offers convenient virtual care options that allow you to connect with a provider or nurse from the comfort of your own home, anytime and anywhere. You can use these services for a wide range of common conditions, including colds, flu, and fever; laryngitis and bronchitis; eye infections; UTIs; pediatric issues like skin rashes; and general health concerns.

These virtual visits are easy to schedule and offer a number of benefits. You can discuss your symptoms, review your medical history, get a new prescription or a refill sent to your pharmacy, schedule lab tests, and get expert advice on your next steps, like seeing a specialist.

Whether you choose on-demand care through ExpressCare Virtual, or want to talk to a registered nurse anytime with ProvRN, you have access to quality care that fits your schedule. Take advantage of this valuable benefit and prioritize your health. Find out more here.

Take a moment to secure your financial future by designating your beneficiaries in your Nationwide account. This simple step ensures your assets are distributed exactly as you wish, bypassing a potentially costly and lengthy legal process for your loved ones

By logging in to add or review your beneficiaries, you protect your family, prevent unnecessary stress, and guarantee your intentions are honored. Find out more here.

Getting approved for a mortgage doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Discover what lenders look for, how to choose the best loan program, and what to do if you don’t think you qualify. Join us on Thursday, Sept. 18, at 9:30 a.m. Register here.

Wondering what’s really happening with home prices and mortgage rates? In this webinar, industry experts will share current market information, projections for the rest of this year, and answer any of your questions about buying, selling, 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.

The webinar will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 8:30 a.m. See you there!

Ready to buy your first home? Homebuying 101 will cover everything from the pros and cons of homeownership to the buying process and how to prepare financially. Register now for the webinar on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 9:30 a.m.

Still need some training on BruinBuy? Come join us for a training session in Canyon Commons this Monday, Sept. 15, between 9 and 11 a.m. If you plan to attend, please register here.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Embracing hearing health is a positive and proactive step toward a more vibrant and connected life. Our ability to hear is a cornerstone of how we engage with the world—it’s how we enjoy music, share laughter with loved ones, and feel safe and aware in our surroundings. By prioritizing our auditory wellness, we aren’t just protecting a physical sense; we’re investing in our mental and social vitality.

Research has shown that untreated hearing loss can increase cognitive load, forcing the brain to dedicate excessive energy to processing sound, which can lead to mental fatigue. This constant strain is a subtle but significant factor in emotional health, contributing to a sense of exhaustion and detachment that can lead to social withdrawal and, over time, a higher risk of depression. By cultivating a healthy relationship with sound, we are also safeguarding our mental resilience and our capacity for joy and connection.

Taking care of your hearing can be thought of as a “sound diet” that balances your exposure to noise. A simple way to remember this is by using the “Three D’s”:

• Decibels (how loud the sound is)
• Duration (how long you’re exposed), and
• Distance (how close you are to the sound source)

To protect yourself, aim to keep the volume on personal listening devices to 50-60% of the maximum and take regular “sound vacations” or breaks from listening. Find out more about how to protect your hearing here, and for more tips on how to keep your ears safe visit this site.

Still need some training on BruinBuy? Come join us for a training session in Canyon Commons this Monday, Sept. 15, between 9 and 11 a.m. If you plan to attend, please register here.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Here is a review of Bruin Bookstore hours for Sept. 15-28:

• Monday, Sept. 15 through Thursday, Sept. 18: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Friday, Sept. 19: Closed
• Saturday, Sept. 20: 12:30 to 3 p.m.
• Sunday, Sept. 20: Closed
• Monday, Sept. 22 through Thursday, Sept. 25: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Friday, Sept. 26 through Sunday, Sept. 28: Closed

Thinking about your retirement goals but not sure where to start? This academic year, our dedicated retirement specialist from Nationwide, Phillip Carbajal, will be on campus each month for free, one-on-one consultations.

This is a great opportunity to get personalized advice and a deeper understanding of your retirement plan. You can ask any question, big or small, and get confidential help on a variety of topics, including checking if you’re on track, understanding your investment options, and ensuring you’re doing everything you can to prepare for the future.

We’ve heard great feedback from other employees who have found these sessions incredibly helpful for gaining clarity and confidence about their financial future.

Don’t miss out on this chance to get on track—be sure to sign up early for a spot! Find out more and sign up today.

George Fox parents: Join us on Thursday, Sept. 25, from noon to 12:45 p.m. for a virtual webinar featuring Providence’s Heather Guthrie, LCSW. We’ll discuss how to help children maintain balance as they continue adjusting to new schedules and transitions and provide tips on how to prepare them to navigate challenging situations they may encounter during the year.

Register today at this link. Email Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

The Hadlock Student Center will have modified hours for Serve Day tomorrow (Wednesday). The building will be open in the morning from 6 to 8 a.m. and will reopen in the afternoon from 4 to 11 p.m.

The Office of Inclusive Excellence will be hosting monthly gatherings called Quake, inspired by the historic Quaker commitment to peace and justice interpersonally and on a societal level. These gatherings are designed to aid students and staff to be God’s agents of peace, to work for justice, and to demonstrate Christ’s love to a broken world.

We’re inviting students, faculty and staff to join us on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 3:30 p.m. in Hoover 207 for a free talk with counselor, speaker and George Fox graduate, Katie Wise.

Katie will share about the markers of healthy and unhealthy relationships, how to establish healthy boundaries, how to say “no,” and she’ll also talk about how to be vulnerable and how to name your own needs in a relationship.

Whether you’re dating, single, searching, or married, this discussion will help you level up and show up with confidence, knowing how to better honor yourself and others.

Feel free to contact Crystal McGowen with any questions at cmcgowen@georgefox.edu.

Do you need a reset on your relationship to tech?

At Resonate 2025: Christian Wisdom in a Technological World, you’ll find a community dedicated to faithful living in a digital age, discovering new insights and practical ways of embracing virtual realities, without being consumed by them.

A combined conference and concert, the event is open to the public. We encourage George Fox students, faculty and staff to attend and share within their broader faith communities. Highlights include:

• Andy Crouch: “Choosing spiritual formation in an age of AI”
• Tyler Staton: “Pursuing the quiet inner life in a distracted world”
• Megan Sullivan: “Faith-based frameworks for ethical AI”
• Plus, music by “The Brilliance”

Join us Friday and Saturday, Sept. 26-27, as we behold Christianity’s unique, hopeful, and enriching vision of the good life. Get your ticket here.

Providence Health Plan members: Take advantage of your LifeBalance discounts. LifeBalance is offering your family a 10% tuition savings on care for children ages six weeks to 12 years at participating KinderCare Learning Centers and Champions before- and after-school sites nationwide. Learn more here.

If you have questions about additional LifeBalance offers, please contact the LifeBalance Member Services team at 888-754-5433 or info@LifeBalanceProgram.com.

The Work Safe, Be Well Bingo challenge continues! Today, we encourage you to watch this video to learn about the natural structural support of your hands, wrists and forearm muscles and how to align them for more strength and less stress.

Don’t forget to mark off the corresponding Bingo item and champion a healthier work approach! Report your Bingos via this Google Form. The more Bingos you submit the greater chance you have to win a prize!

Look for more helpful tips in The Daily Bruin this fall semester.

A concert and a conference, Resonate 2025, set for Friday and Saturday, Sept. 26-27, has something for everyone!

Guest speakers Andy Crouch, Tyler Staton, and Notre Dame’s Meghan Sullivan headline this year’s event, “Christian Wisdom in a Technological World,” which presents a unique, hopeful and helpful vision of how to live within new virtual realities, without being consumed by them. The event kicks off with an evening of worship in the George Fox Chapel framed by the profound music of The Brilliance.

Students are encouraged to volunteer and attend for free. Employees and alumni can purchase discounted tickets here. The event is open to the public. Feel free to share widely!