The Daily Bruin

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.

Do you need help with any interior design projects? The university’s STUDIO in the interior design major works on real-world projects and can help with design, furniture selection, finish choices, and more.

If you’re interested to see if we can work on your project, reach out to Casey Martin at martinc@georgefox.edu. We’d love to help on your project!

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.

Come join us today (Thursday) for an exclusive retirement workshop, “Avoiding Emotional Investing,” and Q&A session, followed by personalized one-on-one meetings, all led by our dedicated and experienced retirement expert, Andy Segrist from Nationwide.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable insights into the world of investing and financial planning. Andy will share his expertise and offer personalized guidance during the one-on-one meetings.

The workshop and Q&A begin at 10 a.m., with the one-on-one meetings to follow from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. We’ll be meeting in Stevens 209.

We look forward to your participation in this workshop and the opportunity to meet Andy in person. Contact Aga Luptak at aluptak@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Nominate outstanding young alumni for the CCCU Young Alumni Award and shine the spotlight on George Fox alumni who are making a difference in the world!

Submit a nominee who has graduated within the last 10 years (2013-2023) and who is exhibiting uncommon leadership or success in a way that reflects the values of Christian higher education. The full guidelines and submission details are available at the above link. The deadline for nominations is Sept. 1.

We’d love to see George Fox alumni representing the university through this CCCU Young Alumni Award!

Contact Sara Reamy at sreamy@georgefox.edu with any questions.

It’s the final week of Providence Health Plan’s 2023 Summer Contest, brought to you by KinderCare Learning Centers. You can enter to win amazing prizes from some of their most popular brands through July 31, so be sure to check out the details and enter to win!

Find out more about the LifeBalance featured deals here.

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:

• Tuesday, Aug. 8, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
• Thursday, Aug. 17, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

You can register here.

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.

Join us to learn about legal and identity theft benefits available through your Canopy Employee Assistance Program. An online webinar is scheduled from 11 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Aug. 22. You can register here.

Providence Health Plan Members: we are excited to invite you to a quarterly Providence Health Plan event on our campus, focused on “Providence Value Adds & Extras.” This in-person educational meeting will be held tomorrow (Wednesday) from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in Stevens 209.

At this event, a Providence representative will provide valuable insights into the various programs and benefits offered by the Providence Health Plan. The presentation will cover the following essential topics:

• LifeBalance Program: Find out about discounts on a variety of activities and lifestyle purchases including travel and more.
• Health Coaching: Learn about the personalized health coaching services available to support your health and wellness journey.
• Active & Fit Direct: Explore the program that offers membership discounts for participating fitness centers nationwide.
• Travel Assistance: Gain an understanding of the travel assistance services provided to ensure your safety and peace of mind during your trips.
• ID Protection: Find out about the measures we have in place to safeguard your identity and personal information.
• Vision Benefits: Explore the vision benefits offered by the Providence Health Plan and how you can make the most of them for better eye health.

The Providence speaker will be on hand to answer any questions you may have during the presentation. Please mark your calendar for this important event and join us! We look forward to seeing you there.

Attention moms of littles! Join us today (Monday) for a summer get-together!

A few times a year, George Fox employees who are mothers of young children, or mothers-to-be, gather for a networking lunch. For our next community event we will meet for lunch on the patio of Le Shana Hall at 11:30 a.m. to discuss tips and tricks for balancing work and home life, family logistics, and preparing for fall transitions.

We also plan to do a gear swap. If you have baby items or clothes/shoes that are ready for a new home, bring them to pass on to the next kiddo! If you need the next size up, come ready to take home a gently used item!

If you have questions, reach out to Megan Fisher at mfisher@georgefox.edu.

What does high pressure do to us? Join Providence’s “Learn to Live” webinar session at 9 a.m. tomorrow (Tuesday), when they will explain perfectionism, ways to think differently about high standards, and how to face fears of imperfection. Enter access code PHPCOMM or PHPASO when registering.

Click here to register.

We are excited to announce that, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 25, we will be hosting our Community Fair as part of Welcome Weekend. We invite you to take part!

We will provide a 10 X 10 tent, one table and two chairs. You would provide any paperwork or other items you would like to be made available to students or family members/guests.

Please complete this Google Form by Monday, July 31, to let us know of your interest in participating. Thank you!

Questions? Please reach out to Kara Holcombe at kholcombe@georgefox.edu.

It’s that time of year again! Welcome Weekend is our chance to welcome each and every new student as they step onto campus. We need your help for the big event on Friday, Aug. 25!

With such a large incoming class, we need all hands on deck as we each do our part to make students and their guests experience the Be Known promise. And who better to do that than our own faculty and staff? Please complete this form if you would like to join our team to volunteer, and we will contact you with further instructions.

Questions? Contact Kara Holcombe at kholcombe@georgefox.edu.

Attention moms of littles! Join us this Monday, July 24, for a summer get-together!

A few times a year, George Fox employees who are mothers of young children, or mothers-to-be, gather for a networking lunch. For our next community event we will meet for lunch on the patio of Le Shana Hall this Monday at 11:30 a.m. to discuss tips and tricks for balancing work and home life, family logistics, and preparing for fall transitions.

We also plan to do a gear swap. If you have baby items or clothes/shoes that are ready for a new home, bring them to pass on to the next kiddo! If you need the next size up, come ready to take home a gently used item!

If you have questions, reach out to Megan Fisher at mfisher@georgefox.edu.

The George Fox YouTube channel has new content all summer! Check out our most recent videos, including our “Meet the Major” series, “On Location” and more. Go here to watch our latest videos and subscribe today.

Help us reach 5K subscribers by subscribing and sharing our channel. Questions? Contact Amanda Howard at ahoward@georgefox.edu.

Join your colleagues and coworkers for a time of worship this Tuesday, July 25, from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. in Roberts 117!

The gathering will include a time of singing, a devotional experience, prayer and fellowship. D’Metri Mattocks will be leading us in worship together, and Rusty St. Cyr will be sharing a devotional.

Expect a relaxed atmosphere where you can breathe a bit deeper and take some time to recharge. It’s a great opportunity to strengthen our connection as a community and with God.

The Newberg Old Fashioned Festival is a time-honored tradition, and this summer George Fox is once again planning to march in the grand parade on Saturday, July 29. We invite you to join in marching with us from 10 a.m. to noon.

Staging occurs at Renne Field behind Edwards Elementary School. (Please note staging for the parade takes place at 9 a.m.). This is an amazing opportunity to celebrate our connection and love for Newberg!

If you and your family are interested in participating, mark your calendars and complete this form by July 21. The first 75 people to sign up will receive a free George Fox T-shirt! Feel free to contact Joe Thouvenel at jthouvenel@georgefox.edu for more information.

The upcoming all-community Meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 15, will be a time for celebration and looking ahead toward our aspirations for the 2023-24 academic year.

During the meeting, we will also be celebrating some amazing accomplishments, including employees who have milestone service anniversaries this year. These are employees who have completed five, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 years of service at George Fox.

It’s become our tradition to thank these colleagues with our “gift of words.” Please take the time to submit this Google form and help us honor your coworkers and friends with notes of encouragement, gratitude or shared memories. The deadline to respond is July 31.

Thank you in advance for making this an extra special celebration for our loyal employees celebrating a milestone service anniversary this year!

It’s that time of year again! Welcome Weekend is our chance to welcome each and every new student as they step onto campus. We need your help for the big event on Friday, Aug. 25!

With such a large incoming class, we need all hands on deck as we each do our part to make students and their guests experience the Be Known promise. And who better to do that than our own faculty and staff? Please complete this form if you would like to join our team to volunteer, and we will contact you with further instructions.

Questions? Contact Kara Holcombe at kholcombe@georgefox.edu.