The Daily Bruin

Welcome to day three of the “Thriving Together” Safety Challenge. You are more than halfway through the challenge! 

Did you know that one of the best ways to be prepared for an emergency is to learn life-saving skills? Today our challenge focus is on learning hands-only CPR for adults. Did you know that the American Heart Association estimates more than 350,000 cardiac arrests happen outside the hospital every year? Check out this infographic on how to provide hands-only CPR.

The George Fox University fiscal year ends on Friday, June 30. Communication is key to achieving an accurate financial cut-off for the university.

The Accounts Payable team is available for your questions concerning which fiscal year your transactions should be in! Thank you for your help.

– The Finance Team

The advertising you see about retirement all seems to emphasize money. While money is very important, it’s not the only thing.

Join Canopy for a broad look at what you can do now for a satisfying retirement. We’ll explore the new world of semi-retirement, emotional issues around leaving work, the money of course, and more.

The webinar is available on-demand on the member site’s webinar center page starting this Saturday, July 1.

Did you know your Employee Assistance Program, Canopy, provides free and confidential services to support and guide caregivers?

Click here for Canopy’s comprehensive Dependent Care Support Guide.

Not sure where to start? Use “My Plan,” their virtual care navigator, to connect with benefits and services specific to your needs.

Welcome to day two of the “Thriving Together” Safety Challenge. Can you believe that the Fourth of July is just one week away? Who doesn’t like a bright colorful fireworks display?

As part of our challenge, the Wellness Committee asks you to have an enjoyable, safe celebration. If fireworks are part of your festivities, check out these safety tips.

Welcome to the “Thriving Together” Safety Challenge Week! During this challenge, we are promoting safe practices in our summer activities. The Wellness Committee believes that, by participating, we’ll learn essential tips and tricks to prevent accidents and injuries during this summer season.

Here’s how the challenge works: Every day this week in The Daily Bruin, you’ll see an infographic release on a different safety topic with a corresponding activity to complete. This first infographic promotes safety while in the sun. Did you know that one out of five individuals may develop skin cancer within their lifetime? Check out these tips on skin protection.

At the end of the week, you’ll have the opportunity to fill out a quick survey to be entered into a drawing for a survivor first aid kit. Let’s make this summer a safe and enjoyable one for everyone.

Join your colleagues and coworkers for a time of worship tomorrow (Tuesday) from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. in Canyon Commons 101!

The gathering will include a time of singing, a devotional experience, prayer and fellowship. Our new university pastor for chapel programs, Debrianna DeBolt, will be leading us in worship together.

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 advertising you see about retirement all seems to emphasize money. While money is important, it’s not the only thing.

Join a Canopy webinar, available on July 1, for a broad look at what you can do now for a satisfying retirement. We’ll explore the new world of semi-retirement, emotional issues around leaving work, the money (of course), and more.

Go to the Canopy Webinar Center to watch.

Haven’t logged into the EAP member site yet?

• Go to: my.canopywell.com
• Register as a new user and enter your Company Name
• Once logged in, select the “Webinar & Training Center” tile
• Select the “On-Demand Webinars” button

Do that one thing. It may not be something urgent, but you know God’s voice has been softly whispering it to you, maybe for months.

It may be the Spirit is asking you to write a sympathy note to someone, send someone flowers, make a dessert for the new neighbor, babysit for a friend, or call a family member. Or it may be obedience to a larger calling, hearing the word of God and acting on it.

Obedience is aligning our will to God’s will, doing what God has asked of us. When we completely surrender to Christ’s authority and base our decisions and our actions on God’s Word we are acting in obedience. Take 15 minutes today to mindfully consider and follow up on the prompting.

Thank you for joining with your colleagues in participating in the Spiritual Well-being Challenge. Please tell us how the experience was by filling out this survey for our weekly drawing.

Hard things happen in life and sometimes, when we get knocked down, it’s harder to get back on our feet than we would like.

In an upcoming webinar, hosted by the Providence Health Plan, we’ll explain the commonly used terms “trauma” and “PTSD” and how they impact our lives. The Preparation and Growth Model will be introduced, and we’ll share important steps for healing in the face of trauma and strategies to build resilience should challenges come your way.

The session is scheduled from 9 to 9:30 a.m. this Tuesday, June 27. Feel free to register for the webinar, titled “Finding Hope and Healing in the Face of Trauma,” here.

When registering, please use the access code PHPCOMM, PHPASO, PHPPSJH or PHPPEBB. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email from Zoom containing information about joining the webinar.

Many are concerned about the impact of a recent data breach that affected an estimated 3.5 million people in Oregon. Canopy is available to provide support.

In a webinar set for Wednesday, June 28, we will discuss the impact of a data breach, how to protect your personal information, and what to do if you become a victim. You will also learn more about the benefits available to you through Canopy:

• ID theft services
• Consultation with a fraud resolution specialist
• Free ID threat score and breach scan

Two sessions are scheduled:

• Session 1: 9-10 a.m.
• Session 2: Noon to 1 p.m.

Register for the webinar by clicking on the session you want to attend. You can learn more about Canopy’s ID theft services program here.

Because spirituality is deeply personal, there are many options for spiritual fasting. Refraining from eating or drinking for a period of time can be an act of worship. It can also vary according to your faith, comfort and experience. Spiritual fasting can be a helpful way to manage a difficult life situation, reconnect with God, renewal of faith, and seeking direction.

You could choose from common spiritual fasting techniques according to your faith tradition. Should you decide to try a spiritual fast from food, keep these things in mind.

• A spiritual fast is a physical fast
• Fasting involves focus on your faith
• Fasting is deeply personal
• Spiritual fasting is interconnected with your body

When we fast, we exchange what we need to survive, our basic need for food, for what we need to live – more of God. The physical act of denial is an act of faith; it is then an act of discipline and self-control. A spiritual fast is not a public display of your faith; it is an inward act between Christ and yourself.

Consider the benefits of fasting for a morning or a day, being reminded of Christ when your body reminds you of its need for food, how much more we need Christ. God, the sustainer of all life, wants nothing more than a closer connection with us. Use your energy today to praise God and listen more intently.

*Please consult a medical professional before undergoing lengthy fasting

Homeownership starts well before the contracts are signed; preparation is one of the keys to a smooth home-buying process.

In a Canopy webinar session, scheduled tomorrow (Thursday) from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., we’ll cover all major pre-purchase topics such as budgeting, the down payment, credit reports, debt-to-income ratios, and the mortgage lending process.

You can register here. Feel free to contact Aga Luptak at aluptak@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Thank you for your participation in the “Thriving Together” Well-being Challenge Week devoted to kindness. We have received your meaningful responses and are happy to hear that your acts of kindness were inspiring to you and others.

All participants were entered into a raffle to win The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled People by Marcus Warner and Chris Coursey. Congratulations to Jan Balzer, Amanda Howard and Tennille Hostetler! We will deliver the prizes to your desks.

Here is what some of you reported about the week:

• “My favorite was the ‘Embrace three people with a hug.’ Permission requested first (of course), and then it was fun doing a huddle.”
• “It’s fun to see the reactions of people when you smile at them randomly … you can see their whole countenance just light up!”
• “My husband and I took a walk to Dutch Bros instead of driving. It was a great way to get a little exercise, but was also a great way to have quality time together.”
• “I called my cousin who I hadn’t talked to in a long time. She lives alone and she was delighted to hear from me. It was nice to have cheered up her day.”
• “I was happy to see that I can perform acts of kindness as part of my everyday life routine.”

Keep being intentional about your acts of kindness.

– The university’s Wellness Committee

You are invited to come share in a retirement celebration this afternoon (Wednesday) as we honor Dan Schutter for his years of service to George Fox and plant services. We’ll meet from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Thomas Center’s break room.

Feel free to contact Mark Stone at mstone@georgefox.edu with any questions.

In today’s exercise as part of “Thriving Together: Spiritual Wellness Week,” we encourage you to slow down. Stop rushing and focus on the present moment to find a balance. Take a 15-minute mindful reading break today.

Grab a cup of coffee or tea, select a magazine or book. Enlighten your mind with knowledge and appreciation of aesthetics to de-stress. Take a seat in a corner near a window, in the library or outside to read for pure enjoyment.

Lean into a state of relaxation by focusing on the way the paper feels in your hand, the light glancing off the page, the words and imagery in the book or magazine. Take your time turning the pages and really read each word rather than skimming. Let this break bring you a moment of peace and serenity in your day. Repeat as needed.

Join your colleagues and coworkers for a time of worship this Tuesday, June 27, from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. in Canyon Commons 101!

This gathering will include a time of singing, a devotional experience, prayer and fellowship. Our new university pastor for chapel programs, Debrianna DeBolt, will be leading us in worship together. 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.

Greetings George Fox!

We are excited to continue this week’s “Thriving Together” Spiritual Well-being Challenge (June 19-24). Participation in the challenge is voluntary. How you participate is up to you.

At the end of the week, you’ll have the option of filling out a response form to enter a drawing for a gift. Have a great week!

– The George Fox Wellness Committee

Join Paul Anderson and others this evening (Tuesday) from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Friendsview or on Zoom for the final session of his Following Jesus short course, focusing on chapters 6 and 7 of his book: “Blessed are the Peacemakers and Testifying to the Truth.”

You can watch on Zoom here (passcode: FJSC). Contact Paul at panderso@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Welcome to the third week of the “Thriving Together” Wellness Challenge.

Today, as part of our emphasis on spiritual wellness, take time to create art or write in a journal to process what positive changes you would like to see in the world and what you can do to help. Think about how your community, country or the world can change for the better. Use the questions below to guide your artmaking or writing.

• Who or what is important to you?
• What’s something you’d like to see change in your community?
• What would your community be like if everyone was healthy, happy and safe?
• Do you see a problem that needs to be fixed?
• Are there people who should be treated better?
• What can you do to make a difference, fix a problem or help someone?

Bring your concerns to Christ today, praying for restoration in these places.