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It may be called “the most wonderful time of the year,” but December can also be filled with unwanted debt with holiday spending. Learn budgeting strategies and tactics to avoid that year-end credit card crunch and sidestep debt traps in the future.

Join a Canopy webinar, “Breezing Through the Holidays,” on either Tuesday, Nov. 7, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., or on Thursday, Nov. 16, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. You can register here.

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 us at kstewart19@georgefox.edu

Portland Center employees: Don’t forget that we are hosting a Benefits and Wellness Fair for you this Thursday, Nov. 2, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Room 155. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Benefits and wellness resources: Discover a wealth of resources to support your well-being, both personally and professionally.
• Direct connections to vendors and experts: Have your questions answered and receive expert advice by connecting in person with vendors and benefits experts.
• Fellowship: Engage with your colleagues and create connections that extend beyond the workplace.
• Healthy snacks: Try out some nutritious snacks, because staying healthy can be delicious too!
• Fantastic prizes: Come see the incredible prize baskets that you could win in our raffle.
• Free swag: Who doesn’t love free goodies? Get your hands on some fantastic swag.

Join us for a day of learning, networking and fun!

If you have any questions, please reach out to Aga at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.

Are you or someone you know interested in balance and fall risk screening? Doctor of Physical Therapy students are offering a balance testing and fall safety education session. If you are 65 or older, join us at 9 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 3, in the Medical Sciences Building.

To sign up or ask questions, please contact Lyndsay Stutzenberger at lstutzenberger@georgefox.edu or 503-551-4174.

A memorial service for Lon and Rae Fendall will be held this Saturday, Oct. 28, at 2 p.m. at West Chehalem Friends Church.

Lon was a professor at George Fox for many years and the founding director of the Center for Peace Learning (renamed the Center for Peace and Justice). Lon and Rae were both George Fox graduates.

Those in the George Fox community who knew Lon and Rae are invited to attend, either in person or via Zoom at this link.

University Recreation is hosting a Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course March 2-3, 2024. It is open to the public, and George Fox students and employees can participate at a discounted rate!

The course is a two-day introduction to general medical concepts and basic life support skills that will be helpful for anyone who spends a lot of time outside. You can register here.

If you have questions, contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

We have more educational opportunities coming up as part of our “Teaching Thursdays” series with Nationwide. These sessions are designed to help you expand your knowledge on important financial topics. Mark your calendars for the following sessions:

Thursday, Nov. 2, 11:30 a.m.
Topic: Leaving a Legacy

In this session, you’ll learn how to take the necessary steps to ensure that your assets pass to your family and loved ones smoothly and in a tax-efficient manner. Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to plan for your financial legacy.

Thursday, Nov. 16, 11:30 a.m.
Topic: Accessing the Web

During this live webinar, you’ll discover how to access Nationwide’s website and make the most of the great tools available, including the Interactive Retirement Planner and the My Investment Planner. This session will empower you to take control of your financial future.

We highly encourage you to attend these informative sessions, as they can provide valuable insights into your financial planning. Find out more and book your spot here.

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.

Thinking of traveling to Peru someday? This week’s episode of George Fox Talks is a conversation between David Martinez, Spanish professor and director of study abroad at George Fox, and Neil Cantrell, a seasoned explorer who has lived and worked in Peru for nine years. Together, they delve into the intricacies of the current unrest in Peru, touching upon historical events, diverse perspectives, and the unique political landscape.

Find this episode and more George Fox Talks on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or iHeart, or sign up to receive weekly emails at georgefox.edu/talks.

Daniel Kang and the Faculty Development Committee invite you to join them for the Fall Faculty Lecture at 6 p.m. tomorrow night (Tuesday) in Hoover 105. Associate Professor of Education Nicole Enzinger, PhD, winner of the 2022-23 Faculty Achievement Award for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship, will be our featured speaker.

Nicole will speak on the topic “Beauty and Joy in Mathematics: An Unconventional Perspective.” The university and surrounding community are invited to attend. Please join us as we hear about her research on children’s cognition of numbers, and explore the beauty and joy in mathematics!

We hope you are able to support Nicole by attending in person. Refreshments will be provided. If you are unable to attend, the event will be livestreamed at this link.

Today’s the day the fun begins! We’re thrilled to officially kick off the exciting “Well-Being Boo-Bash” challenge this week. How to participate? It’s simple! Just print out your bingo card linked here and get ready for an adventure that continues through this Friday, Oct. 27.

You’ll be visiting different departments where you’ll find treats, games and lots of fun. Think of it as a well-being twist on “trick or treat.” Don’t forget about the “Magic Line.” This is the far-right column on your bingo card. Complete this line by visiting specific departments and earn a double entry into our prize drawing.

That’s right, at the end of this thrilling adventure we’re holding a prize raffle for all participants who submit their bingo cards! More to come on that later this week.

Harvest the fun and festivities with us!

If you joined us at the all-employee meeting yesterday, you’re already in the loop about the upcoming “Well-Being Boo-Bash” challenge! We’re thrilled to officially kick off this exciting event next week, and we want you to be a part of the fun.

How to participate? It’s simple! Just print out your bingo card linked here and get ready for an adventure lasting from Oct. 23 to Oct. 27. You’ll be visiting different departments where you’ll find treats, games, and lots of fun. Think of it as a well-being twist on “trick or treat.”

Don’t forget about the “Magic Line.” This is the far-right column on your bingo card. Complete this line by visiting specific departments and earn a double entry into our prize drawing. That’s right, at the end of this exciting adventure, we’re holding a grand prize drawing for all participants who submit their bingo cards.

There is absolutely no reason not to participate in this enjoyable event. It’s a fantastic way to bond with your colleagues and take steps toward enhancing your well-being.

We look forward to seeing everyone there!

Richter proposals are due this Monday, Oct. 23. Upload all required components electronically using the Smartsheet links that can be found on the Richter Scholars Program web pages.

Students, upload all your required documents using this specific Smartsheet link. Faculty, upload your supporting letter using this Smartsheet link.

For more information, contact Vetta Berokoff at vberokof@georgefox.edu.

Hungry for a move of God in our time? Longing to see the love of Christ transform our communities? The George Fox Fellowship of Christian Athletes group invites you to join us as we “Rally for Revival”!

We will be gathering in Bauman Auditorium tonight (Thursday) at 7:30 p.m. for a time of prayer, worship, testimonies, and repentance as we pursue revival in our time and within our communities. Join us and bring as many people as you can!

If you have any questions, you can email Alvin Lai at alai20@georgefox.edu

Today is the day! At 10:19 a.m. we will participate in The Great Oregon ShakeOut, an annual event that gives everyone the opportunity to practice how to be safe during an earthquake.

Please take a few minutes to participate in the largest-ever earthquake drill.

All Champion-brand apparel is 20% off in-store and online, Oct. 19 through Oct. 24! This is a great chance to nab some George Fox swag!

For additional information, contact Laura King at lking@georgefox.edu.

Plan to join us tomorrow (Thursday) at 11:30 a.m. in Canyon Commons 101-103 for a complimentary lunch and our monthly all-employee meeting. At noon, we’ll transition to new employee introductions, campus announcements and updates.

If you are unable to attend in person, you may join the meeting on Zoom. Here is the Zoom link.

The university’s performing arts department will present The Potting Shed by Graham Greene this fall in Wood-Mar Auditorium. Check out our show times:

• Preview Night: Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 7:30 p.m.
• Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 26-28, at 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday, Oct. 29, at 2 p.m.
• Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 2–4, at 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday, Nov. 5, at 2 p.m.

Synopsis: When estranged son James returns for his father’s funeral, the Callifer family finds their staunch unbelief turned upside down as secrets from the past disrupt the present. Unearthing lost childhood, James is confronted by the best and worst of his family history, leading him inexorably toward the startling truth. What happened in the potting shed all those years ago? And why has it led the Callifers to reject their youngest son? Is there room for belief in a family of skeptics?

Legendary novelist Graham Greene addresses these questions and more in a taut, engrossing drama, described by the New York Daily News as “an intellectual detective story.”

Students and staff can claim their free ticket by visiting our website at georgefox.edu/box-office. Student tickets are free for Wednesday or Thursday nights; staff tickets are free for any night.

If you have any questions, contact Kacy Hughson at khughson@georgefox.edu.

Are you currently experiencing back pain? Have you experienced back pain within the last two years? Help out our kinesiology seniors on their research project by filling out this linked survey. The survey takes about five minutes to complete. All participation is incredibly helpful!

If you have any questions, you may contact Addie Wegener at awegener21@georgefox.edu. Thank you for your help!

Disclaimer: These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

It’s time for Season 3 of George Fox Talks, a podcast and video series by George Fox Digital. This season opens with special guest and award-winning artist, Sho Baraka, and George Fox’s own Dr. Carilyn Ellis. They discuss Gen Z’s unique challenges and why struggle is an essential element for personal growth and the development of character.

Don’t miss these conversations! Subscribe to George Fox Talks on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or iHeart, or sign up to receive weekly emails at georgefox.edu/talks.