Interested in learning more about your legal and ID theft benefits through our Employee Assistance Program? Attend a webinar from 11 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Aug. 22. You can register ahead of time here.
Join the university community in saying farewell to Barbi Doran, who will be leaving George Fox at the end of this week after more than 15 years of service.
We will host an open house celebration for her from 3 to 5 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday) in Stevens 101. Refreshments will be served!
Swing by to wish Barbi well as she embarks on a new chapter in her life.
You are invited to participate in a Providence Health Plan-sponsored Zoom webinar, “Time Management: Capturing Your Time Thieves,” scheduled from 10 to 10:30 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday). When registering, use the access code PHPCOMM or PHPASO.
Struggling to get it all done each day and feeling overwhelmed? Juggling workload, family obligations, squeezing in time to see our friends and set aside some time for ourselves? It can be a lot! But chances are, we can accomplish our goals with just a few adjustments to our approach.
We’ll explain how we get off track and provide practical tools for achieving our goals when it feels like there is never enough time.
Temperatures are soaring this week. Expect temperatures to range between 90 and 105 degrees. Humidity will also be high, from 45% to 63%. It may feel a lot warmer.
As per our heat protocol, please follow these steps:
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.
One of the best things about George Fox is our welcoming spirit. In an effort to extend that gift to our Spanish-speaking community (families, guests and students), we are offering our campus community the opportunity to pick up a button that identifies you as someone who can help in their home language.
If you speak Spanish proficiently and would like to be a resource, we have a button for you! These buttons can/should be worn during large anchor events (Welcome Weekend, Family Weekend, prospective events, etc.) and then displayed on your desk for the rest of the year.
You can pick up these awesome buttons in the Barclay House (SpiL and Parent and Family Programs), beginning Wednesday, Aug. 23, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., and after Welcome Weekend in Carlee Anglin’s office in the Meridian Street House.
Feel free to contact Megan Fisher at mfisher@georgefox.edu with any questions.
The Institutional Diversity Committee seeks to embed the values of diversity throughout the university. As a Christ-centered community, we seek to be a diverse community committed to God’s vision for shalom in our community, nation and world. We believe that a diverse community is a gift of God and its flourishing is a theological imperative for the people of God.
We are seeking nominations of individuals to join our committee. The IDC will equip the campus community with tools and resources to learn and practically implement policies and practices that will help all members of our community thrive, be seen and known.
Please nominate yourself, or a colleague, here. Have questions? Contact Jason Fileta at jfileta@georgefox.edu.
Don’t forget that Nationwide will be on Newberg campus today (Monday) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Stevens 202. This visit presents an excellent opportunity for you to engage with Nationwide representatives and learn more about your retirement benefits.
During the visit, our dedicated Nationwide retirement representative will offer personalized one-on-one sessions to discuss your financial planning and retirement needs. To secure your preferred time slot, please use this link to schedule your meeting.
We understand that scheduling may be limited, so if you encounter any difficulties or have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Andy Segrist at 503-702-3769 or a.segrist@nationwide.com.
If your preferred time is not available, Andy will be happy to assist you with alternative arrangements or address any inquiries you may have. Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to engage with Nationwide and take a step toward securing your financial future.
The Office for Spiritual Life is looking for Life Group leaders for our fall 2023 Life Groups series (the weeks of Sept. 18 through Nov. 10). Life Groups are small groups of undergraduate students who meet together for prayer, Bible study and fellowship. Groups meet weekly for 60 to 90 minutes.
This fall our groups will be either in person or completely via Zoom (this provides access for our George Fox Digital students). Life Groups through the Office for Spiritual Life led by a George Fox staff or faculty member will be spiritual-life-credit eligible in order to encourage students to engage in high-quality spiritual formation experiences that are participatory and offer ongoing community.
To sign up, please fill out this form by this Thursday, Aug. 17. If you have questions, reach out to Cyndi Murillo cmurillo@georgefox.edu.
Temperatures are soaring this week. Expect temperatures to range between 90 and 105 degrees. Humidity will also be high, from 45% to 63%. It may feel a lot warmer.
As per our heat protocol, please follow these steps:
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.
Want to build a new, healthy habit? Ready to break an old one? You are invited to join a free Providence Health Plan-sponsored Zoom webinar, Habits: Building the Good, Breaking the Bad, scheduled from noon to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 22. When registering, use the access code PHPCOMM or PHPASO.
We’ll explore how to take the next big step toward a better life, whether that’s creating new habits or working on cutting out an unhealthy habit.
Interested in learning more about credit? Join a Canopy Employee Assistance Program webinar to learn what range of credit scores are needed for different loan programs, including low and zero down payment loans, down payment assistance programs, and what it takes to have a good credit score.
Register here for the event, scheduled from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 16.
Join registered dietitian, Kayla, and chef, Tim, for a virtual Providence Community Teaching Kitchen session that focuses on how to create a heart-healthy meal you will love. It meets from noon to 1 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 21.
Together, we’ll share a recipe for blueberry pecan salad with goat cheese and grilled chicken accompanied by fruit-infused water.
You are invited to participate in a Zoom webinar, “Time Management: Capturing Your Time Thieves,” scheduled from 10 to 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 17.
Struggling to get it all done each day and feeling overwhelmed? Juggling workload, family obligations, squeezing in time to see our friends and set aside some time for ourselves? It can be a lot! But chances are, we can accomplish our goals with just a few adjustments to our approach.
We’ll explain how we get off track and provide practical tools for achieving our goals when it feels like there is never enough time.
Dear George Fox Community,
We would like to announce that the George Fox Prayer Network will officially be launching this fall semester! We are a student-led, faculty-supported initiative that seeks to unify, highlight and embolden the voices of prayer in our community.
As part of our soft launch this summer, we have released a summer prayer guide you can access here. We are inviting students, faculty and parents alike to join us in prayer. Please read more about this initiative on the first page of the guide, and consider joining the prayer network to receive monthly prayer guides this coming academic year!
Please contact the spiritual life office at spirituallife@georgefox.edu with “Prayer Network” in the subject line if you have any questions about this new initiative.
Blessings.
The Office for Spiritual Life is looking for Life Group leaders for our fall 2023 Life Groups series (the weeks of Sept. 18 through Nov. 10). Life Groups are small groups of undergraduate students who meet together for prayer, Bible study and fellowship. Groups meet weekly for 60 to 90 minutes.
This fall our groups will be either in person or completely via Zoom (this provides access for our George Fox Digital students). Life Groups through the Office for Spiritual Life led by a George Fox staff or faculty member will be spiritual-life-credit eligible in order to encourage students to engage in high-quality spiritual formation experiences that are participatory and offer ongoing community.
To sign up, please fill out this form by Thursday, Aug. 17. If you have questions, reach out to Cyndi Murillo cmurillo@georgefox.edu.
The university community is invited to the Interprofessional Primary Care Institute’s (IPC Institute) annual Primary Behavioral Healthcare Essentials three-day Continuing Medical Education (CME) session via Zoom Aug. 24-26.
Dr. Patti Robinson, cofounder of the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model and Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, will speak, as will Dr. Julie Oyemaja an early PCBH implementer, clinician and relational leader.
Discounted registration is available for George Fox students, team members and alumni. For more information and to register, please visit this link.
The Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce is looking for George Fox employees to join its leadership program. Limited to 20 individuals per year, Leadership Chehalem Valley is a two-year program that offers valuable leadership assessment and training, shows how communities are structured and how they work, and puts forth examples of community leadership and their stories.
The first year consists of full-day sessions scheduled once per month from September to May. The second year, participants become the leadership and steering committee with a view to improving the Leadership Chehalem Valley program.
Are you interested in participating, but want to learn more? Email Scott (scott@chehalemvalley.org) or Maryl (maryl@chehalemvalley.org).
Providence members: Check out the back-to-school savings with your LifeBalance Program. Take advantage of special savings on the clothes, gear and services your family will need when kids head back to school.
Plus, read on for articles on how to help kids transition from break to school, ideas for what to pack in their lunchboxes, tasty recipes featuring seasonal summer produce, and a chance to win a $100 Crocs gift card.
Interested in learning more about credit? Join a Canopy Employee Assistance Program webinar to learn what range of credit scores are needed for different loan programs, including low and zero down payment loans, down payment assistance programs, and what it takes to have a good credit score.
Register here for the event, scheduled from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 16.
Today’s youth generation is tech-savvy and connected online. However, parents still play an important role in helping them avoid online hazards such as identity theft, privacy and cyber-bullying.
In an upcoming webinar hosted by the Canopy Employee Assistance Program, we’ll cover important issues including online privacy tips, managing computer settings, smartphone apps, and positive online behavior.
Join us for one of the following two sessions:
You can register here.
