The Daily Bruin

We are in need of helping hands! Can you spare some time this upcoming season to assist with this year’s Christmas Extravaganza on Thursday, Nov. 30, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.?

Volunteer to help deck the halls, serve at activity stations, or clean up. Anyone willing to chip in, please fill out this Christmas Volunteer Sign-up Form. If you have any questions, please contact Faith McKee at fmckee@georgefox.edu.

Thank you!

In preparation for the Thanksgiving holiday and the university closing on Thursday, Nov. 23, and Friday, Nov. 24, Accounts Payable will be processing the check run on Tuesday, Nov. 21. Please take note of the following deadline:

All payment requests received by Friday, Nov. 17, at 5 p.m. will be included in the Nov. 21 check run. All other requests received after Nov. 17 will be included in our regularly scheduled check run on Nov. 30.

Questions? Please contact us at accountspayable@georgefox.edu. Happy Thanksgiving!

Getting enough sleep is invaluable to your health and well-being. Even if you’re getting the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep, your sleep quality can be disrupted by various factors and affect your mood and energy during the day.

Follow this link to listen to a podcast where Providence Health coaches Will Bruce and Colleen Kuhn discuss what sleep does for the body, why we get sleepy, factors of poor quality sleep, and how to improve sleep quality.

Also, check out this infographic with tips on how to improve your sleep.

Ben Bowman is a Democrat in the Oregon State Legislature. Reagan Knopp is a Republican political activist. They disagree… a lot! But they also work together to produce The Oregon Bridge, the best political podcast in the state.

How do they do it? How do they relate to their guests from across the political spectrum? How do they keep the podcast so upbeat and civil? What effect are they trying to have on Oregon politics? How much pushback do they get from people in the two major parties? What can we learn from their experience?

Come find out this Monday evening, Nov. 13, at 7:15 p.m. in Hoover 105. This event is sponsored by the George Fox University Civility Project. For further information, contact Ron Mock at civility@georgefox.edu.

You are invited to an Insider Speaker Series event, sponsored by the Legacy League, as professor David Martinez and Lynn Scott present on the university’s study abroad programs next Friday, Nov. 17, at noon in Canyon Commons.

You won’t want to miss this inspiring program as you enjoy a delicious lunch with our faithful donor community. You must pre-register for the event. Follow this link to register and pre-pay by tomorrow (Friday). Lunch costs $15 per person.

If you prefer to pay by check or cash at the door, email or call Judy Woolsey at dajuwoo@gmail.com or 503-538-7314.

Lower your risk! Chances are your child’s heart is healthy, but a small percentage of young people have hidden heart defects that put their lives at risk, especially during physical exertion.

Play Smart has provided over 40,000 free heart screenings with a simple, painless, electrocardiogram. Follow this link for more information.

Screenings are held by appointment only, and scheduling is now available online for the event on Tuesday, Nov. 14. Make your appointment here.

We’re delighted to present a great opportunity for personalized guidance and assistance regarding retirement at the Portland Center. A rep will be on site between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16, in PDS 160.

During this exclusive session, you’ll have the opportunity for a one-on-one consultation with a dedicated Nationwide retirement specialist. These consultations are designed to offer tailored insights and strategies to align with your individual financial aspirations.

You’ll receive private guidance on accessing your account, crafting personalized investment plans, consolidating accounts, and ensuring you’re fully prepared for retirement.

Seize this opportunity to explore your financial future on a more personal level. Register today at this link to secure your spot for a personalized consultation and take strides toward a more secure and rewarding retirement!

Contact Aga at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

George Fox University is a member of three tuition exchange consortiums that allow undergraduate dependents of eligible employees to apply for tuition scholarships at participating institutions.

Please note that tuition exchange and tuition remission are two different programs:

• Tuition exchange is a competitive scholarship process for attendance at participating universities other than George Fox.
• Tuition remission is an employee benefit for eligible employees and dependents who desire to attend George Fox University. Tuition remission enrollment will begin soon and a notification will come from the Office of People and Culture.

For information about the Tuition Exchange program and eligibility, please review the Employee Handbook Section 4.8.1 and 4.9. If you meet the outlined eligibility requirements, please submit your information on this form no later than Dec. 31, 2023.

Employees who currently have dependents receiving tuition exchange do not need to resubmit their dependent’s information. Nothing further is required for current awardees at this time.

If you have any questions that are not answered in the handbook, please feel free to email me at cmaugeri@georgefox.edu.

It’s never too early to shop and save! The holiday season is approaching quickly, and who doesn’t like to save? Explore savings on all kinds of gift options.

LifeBalance™ is highlighting options in a variety of categories, as well as some of the savings that are historically most popular this time of year. Click this link to log in to your LifeBalance™ account and view savings by interest or product type.

This opportunity is available through the month of November.

Join us in Canyon Commons 102 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday) for a “Lunch and Learn: Title IX” session. We will dive deeper into how to respond to concerns, what resources are available to students and employees, and how to create a culture of care on our campus.

During this time, we’ll talk through case studies and have a Q&A segment with members of the university’s Sexual Misconduct C.A.R.E. team.

Bring your lunch and join the conversation! Cookies, coffee and tea will be provided.

Feel free to contact Carlee Anglin at canglin@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Experiencing stress, aches, pains, or just want to feel relaxed? Come get a massage from a Doctor of Physical Therapy student! Don’t miss our last event of the semester!

Our mission is to improve our community’s health by offering discounted massages to students and employees ($25) and community members ($30). We are offering 25-minute massages Friday, Nov. 10, from 3 to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 11, from 9 to 1:30 p.m. in the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd., in Newberg).

Your contribution will help fund our medical service trip to Uganda. Donations are also welcome; there will be a tip jar on site! You can register for a massage using this Google Form.

If you have questions, reach out to Karlie Stewart at kstewart19@georgefox.edu.

As you know, we live in a time where communities are often in tension with each other. This tension can manifest in a polarization of behaviors, attitudes, emotions, and beliefs that often leaves us in a place of despair.

The Wellness Enterprise invites you to a workshop that provides a Christ-centered approach to a more hopeful path of communication and relationship that addresses the isolating polarization. All employees are invited to “Being the Bridge Between Despair and Hope: Navigating Polarizing Times” in Roberts 170 on Tuesday, Nov. 14, from 4 to 6 p.m.

The workshop will be presented by Executive Dean David Cimbora and Dr. Norlan Hernandez, who serves as Vanguard University’s director for the Jesse Miranda Center for Hispanic Leadership and as founder and president of Faithful Teachings, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to partnering with local faith-based communities on holistic initiatives for the transformation of society in Latin America.

If you have any questions, you may direct them to David Cimbora at dcimbora@georgefox.edu.

We’re delighted to present a great opportunity for personalized guidance and assistance regarding retirement at the Portland Center. A rep will be on site between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16.

During this exclusive session, you’ll have the opportunity for a one-on-one consultation with a dedicated Nationwide retirement specialist. These consultations are designed to offer tailored insights and strategies to align with your individual financial aspirations.

You’ll receive private guidance on accessing your account, crafting personalized investment plans, consolidating accounts, and ensuring you’re fully prepared for retirement.

Seize this opportunity to explore your financial future on a more personal level. Register today at this link to secure your spot for a personalized consultation and take strides toward a more secure and rewarding retirement!

Contact Aga at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Join the School of Communication and Design today (Friday) for this month’s First Friday Art Walk on campus.

We will be celebrating the closing of professor Amy Williams’ ceramics exhibition “Metaliminion,” located in the Lindgren Gallery in Bauman; Lorie Baxter’s “Natural Wonders” painting exhibition in Minthorne Gallery in Hoover; and a printmaking installation, “By the Telephone Line,” by professor Chandler Brutscher’s silkscreen printing class on display in Ross (adjacent to Lindgren Gallery).

Light refreshments will be provided. The shows are open-house style, so drop in any time between 5 and 8 p.m. to see the art scene on campus!

Contact Chandler at cbrutscher@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Research participants are needed for a study conducted by the university’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. We need volunteers between 60 and 90 years of age willing to perform two peak-effort exercise tests (a one-minute sit-to-stand test and a 30-second Wingate bicycle test). Blood lactate and glucose measurements will be taken via finger prick as well.

Options for testing dates will be ongoing, starting Monday, Nov. 13. If you’re interested in participating or would like more information, please email twhited@georgefox.edu or follow this link to fill out an information form.

Thank you!

Experiencing stress, aches, pains, or just want to feel relaxed? Come get a massage from a Doctor of Physical Therapy student! Don’t miss our last event of the semester!

Our mission is to improve our community’s health by offering discounted massages to students and employees ($25) and community members ($30). We are offering 25-minute massages Friday, Nov. 10, from 3 to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 11, from 9 to 1:30 p.m. in the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd., in Newberg).

Your contribution will help fund our medical service trip to Uganda. Donations are also welcome; there will be a tip jar on site! You can register for a massage using this Google Form.

If you have questions, reach out to Karlie Stewart at kstewart19@georgefox.edu

Having a loved one with addiction can be heartbreaking, frustrating and terrifying. Choosing how to support them can be confusing. The right choice is not always obvious.

In a Canopy webinar, “Supporting a Loved One with Substance Misuse,” we discuss recognizing signs of addiction and review choices of how to support your loved one. We will also review concepts such as enabling and codependency.

You will walk away from this webinar with a clearer idea of how to support both yourself and your loved one. The session is available on-demand here this month.

This week on George Fox Talks, Dr. Melanie Mock, seasoned English professor and author of Finding Our Way Forward: When the Children We Love Become Adults, joins host Jay Miller to discuss the dynamics of parenting and connecting with young adults.

Don’t miss this conversation!

Listen today on YouTube, Apple podcasts, Spotify or our website.

The “Well-being Boo Bash” has officially come to a close! We’re thrilled to celebrate the success of the event that brought together the spirit of well-being and fun. Your participation, enthusiasm and engagement have truly made this event a memorable one.

We’d like to extend a huge congratulations to all participants who took part in this adventure! The energy, creativity and positivity you brought to each department truly made this experience remarkable.

It’s time to announce the event’s raffle winners! Congratulations Dixie Downey, Piper Parks and Carrie Kisling! Come claim your prizes in the Office of People and Culture.

We hope this wellness challenge not only brought joy but also fostered a sense of community among us. Thank you to everyone who offered activities at their departments and made this event a huge success!

Stay tuned for more exciting events and initiatives aimed at promoting our collective well-being. Your participation makes all the difference. Keep up the fantastic work, and let’s continue this positive momentum together!

– Your Wellness Committee

President Robin and Ruth Baker cordially invite employees to celebrate together at this year’s Christmas Concert, “All is Bright!,” on Sunday, Dec. 10, at 2:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. Tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m. Reserve your tickets here.

Employees are entitled to two complimentary tickets for Sunday’s matinee (while tickets last!). Each employee and student should obtain their ticket using their George Fox email address. Once you select the seat you would like to reserve, you will then choose “employee comp” from a pricing option list.

Following the concert on Sunday, employees are invited to the Baker Christmas open house from 4 to 6 p.m. Also following Sunday’s performance, poinsettias will be available for sale ($10 cash).

If you can’t make Sunday’s festivities, employees can also reserve two complimentary tickets for Friday or Saturday evenings’ performances. Or employees and their families can attend a free family-friendly dress rehearsal at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7.

Questions? Contact Carly Reumann at creumann@georgefox.edu.