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All are invited to participate in The Great Oregon ShakeOut, an annual event that gives everyone the opportunity to practice how to be safe during an earthquake. This Thursday, Oct. 19, George Fox will take a few minutes to participate in the largest-ever earthquake drill at 10:19 a.m.

Please join by following these steps: drop, cover, and hold on. Check out this infographic for instructions.

Contact Kim Knoernschild at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

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.

Here are a few reminders as the Friday, Oct. 20, curriculum proposal deadline draws near:

• Any curricular change intended for the 2024-25 academic year must be submitted by this Friday, Oct. 20, 2023.
• The revised curriculum process now uses one Google Form for all proposal types. Complete the form based on your desired curriculum change type. Once submitted, the proposer will receive an editable Google document to use to engage in conversation with various stakeholders and the Enterprise Curriculum Committee.
• Complete proposals (for any curricular change) should be emailed to curriculum@georgefox.edu.
• The Enterprise Curriculum Committee will do everything possible to review proposals submitted by Oct. 20, 2023, for submission to the registrar’s office by Dec. 11, 2023.
• Proposals will be considered in the order they are received.

Questions about the curriculum change process can be emailed to curriculum@georgefox.edu.

Get ready to embrace the spirit of trick or treating with our “Well-being Boo Bash” employee adventure, brought to you by the George Fox University Wellness Committee!

We’re taking the excitement of the season and adding a dash of well-being to create an unforgettable experience. Administrative assistants, please sign up your department today at this link, and do so by Wednesday, Oct. 18.

After your department has been signed up, everyone interested in your department who wishes to participate in the bingo game should fill it out between Oct. 23-27. Finally, all bingo game participants will submit their cards to enter a raffle for prizes.

Here are the details:

When: Oct. 23-27

Objective: Discover how each department contributes to individual well-being and meet other employees in their offices as you earn sweet treats and spread the spirit of fun and connection!

Get your walking steps in as you make your way around the Newberg campus and Medical Science Building (previously Werth Building) all week, and the Portland Center on Thursday.

The Game: We will use a bingo card with a delicious twist. Each bingo card square represents a department committed to participating in the game. The College of Business will have (plastic) axe-throwing for stress relief, and biology will have a community art project you can join as examples.

Think of your own unique well-being tradition or tip to share with the community. The bingo cards will be released in The Daily Bruin on Monday, Oct. 23.

The Magic Line: On the far-right column, there’s a magic line. Completing this line by visiting specific, physically distanced departments will earn you a double entry into the prize drawing.

Portland Center Spotlight: The Portland Center will be best to visit on Thursday.

Prize Bonanza: At the end of the adventure, we’re holding a grand prize drawing for all participants. The more lines you complete, the more chances you have to win fantastic prizes that will make you smile with delight!

Early Bird Treats: Be among the first 10 departments to sign up for “Well-being Boo Bash,” and you’ll receive a $30 allowance for treats to make your department’s station even more exciting and enticing! Sign up today here, and please sign up by Wednesday, Oct. 18.

Don’t miss out on the adventure of the year! Get ready to trick or treat your way to well-being with our “Well-being Boo Bash.”

– The George Fox University Wellness Committee

President Robin Baker invites you to hear from American Civil War historian and author Dr. Allen C. Guelzo tomorrow (Tuesday) at 7 p.m. in Canyon Commons. He will give a free lecture entitled, “Why Do We Remember the Civil War?”

Dr. Guelzo  is one of our nation’s most accomplished Civil War historians, and one of the country’s foremost Lincoln scholars. He is a New York Times best-selling author and one of Power Line’s “100 Top Professors in America.”

He serves as senior research scholar in the Council of the Humanities and director of the Initiative on Politics and Statesmanship in the James Madison Program at Princeton University.

Greetings all! Contrary to what was announced yesterday, the Bruin Store will indeed be open today (Friday) between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sorry for any confusion. We invite you to take advantage of this opportunity to swing by to get your George Fox swag!

The third season of George Fox Talks, a podcast and video series by George Fox Digital, launches Tuesday, Oct. 17!

This season will feature special guest Sho Baraka, award-winning artist, writer and speaker, along with returning hosts David Martinez and Jay Miller – and many other familiar voices from George Fox University. Get ready by subscribing on your favorite platform!

Subscribe to George Fox Talks on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or iHeart, or sign up to receive weekly emails at georgefox.edu/talks.

Richter Scholar proposals are due Monday, Oct. 23 at 5 p.m. The Richter Scholars program at George Fox distributes funds to support student research and/or projects that are devised, initiated and carried out by individual students, with mentorship, guidance and expertise provided by a faculty mentor.

The purpose of these funds is to support educational research/project opportunities that encourage the practices of independent thought leading to independent achievement and personal responsibility. For the purpose of this program, research/project is defined as a knowledge-generating activity that is designed to provide new information on a topic, tool or process, and that proceeds according to established and accepted methods.

Before preparing a proposal, please read through the full proposal guidelines, eligibility requirements, and review criteria at this link. All submittals will be electronic.

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

Please make time to attend the all-employee lunch and meeting on Thursday, Oct. 19, at 11:30 a.m. in Canyon Commons 101-103. Enjoy a complimentary lunch followed by our monthly all-employee meeting at noon.

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

Join us at noon today (Thursday) for a virtual lunch-and-learn experience focused on the Willamette Dental plan. Join the meeting with this link.

Discover the intricacies of our Willamette Dental comprehensive benefits package, including insights into orthodontia treatments, guidance on locating offices and specialty locations, and much more. We will have a dedicated time for Q&A after the presentation. Prioritize your well-being today!

Update: Please note that the Bruin Store will be closed tomorrow (Friday) for the mid-semester holiday. An announcement yesterday stated it would be open. We will resume our regular hours (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) on Monday. Enjoy your holiday!

Newberg campus offices will be closed this Friday, Oct. 13, for the mid-semester holiday. The Murdock Library will be closed, but the 24-hour space will remain open. The library will resume regular hours of operation over the weekend.

The Bruin Store will be open for regular hours (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) on Friday.

Do you have stress, aches, pains, or just want to feel relaxed? Come by to get a massage from a Doctor of Physical Therapy student!

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 this Monday, Oct. 16, from 2 to 6 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.

Faculty and staff, were you born outside of the United States? Did you live outside of the U.S. for an extended period? If so, The Office of International Student Services is interested in hearing from you.

We would like to create a community base of support on campus for those who have lived outside of the United States. This is an opportunity to connect with students and others who have a similar and unique experience.

For those interested in this community, please complete this Google form by Wednesday, Nov. 1. In November, we will follow up to set up a meeting and create next steps.

If you have any questions, please direct them to Kerry Ford at fordk@georgefox.edu. We look forward to hearing from you!

President Robin Baker invites you to hear from American Civil War historian and author Dr. Allen C. Guelzo at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 17, in Canyon Commons. He will give a free lecture entitled, “Why Do We Remember the Civil War?”

Dr. Guelzo is one of our nation’s most accomplished Civil War historians, and one of the country’s foremost Lincoln scholars. He is a New York Times best-selling author and one of Power Line’s 100 “Top Professors” in America.

He serves as senior research scholar in the Council of the Humanities and director of the Initiative on Politics and Statesmanship in the James Madison Program at Princeton University.

Mark your calendars: Medicare Open Enrollment starts Friday, Oct. 15! It’s your chance to review or change your prescription drug and health coverage for next year. Get a head start by previewing your 2024 options to see if there’s a better fit for your needs and budget.

You have two main ways to get your Medicare coverage, either Original Medicare or Medicare Advantage (Medicare-approved plans from private companies). It’s important to understand the differences between these two options, so click this link to learn the seven things you should consider when choosing your coverage.

Note: You may be seeing and hearing a lot of information about Medicare plans. Start at Medicare.gov, your official source for unbiased Medicare information, to find the type of coverage that best meets your needs.

Finally, you can review your 2024 plan options here.

There are fresh markdowns on apparel at the Bruin Bookstore! Red-tagged items are 25% off their marked price. Help us make room for new merchandise! In-store items only; does not apply to online sales. We may not have all sizes in all styles.

Got lunch plans today (Friday)? Cancel them! Instead, order in and use the online-only code 916574 at any Panda Express location in the U.S. to support the George Fox esports program!

Note: Make sure to use the code above, not the code from the previous announcement.

Support us and, at the same time, enjoy delicious food. It’s a win-win! Contact Jerry Sanchez at jsanchez@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Hello, George Fox faculty! It’s that time again: Course material adoptions are due by Sunday, Oct. 15. You can adopt via Follett Discover or by emailing 1478mgr@follett.com.

Also, if the texts you want have scratch-off codes in them and that code is important to you, please let us know and we’ll set the book to “new only” in the system. Cheers and thank you!

Feel free to contact Laura King at lking@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Join registered dietitian Kayla and chef Tim for a Providence-sponsored virtual event that focuses on how to create a heart-healthy meal you will love. The recipe will be chicken pozole.

This resource is available to everyone, not just Providence members! The webinar will be online on Monday, Oct. 16, at noon.

Sign up and see more information at this link!