The Daily Bruin

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.

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month (November), the Intercultural Resource Center has compiled a digital document for engagement this month.

We invite you to join us in learning from and witnessing the Gospel message through followers of Jesus in First Nations communities, citing passages from the First Nations version of the New Testament and the works of George Fox faculty alumni.

Additionally, every good Heritage Month involves getting together, so we will be hosting events here at the IRC (the Moore House), including a First Nations connection event on Thursday, Nov. 9, from 4 to 5 p.m., as well as a film screening of Indian Horse on Wednesday, Nov. 29, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

We hope that these opportunities serve as a starting point for your celebration this month. As always, we want to hear and represent you, so if you have recommendations for celebrating this month and future cultural heritage months, please let us know by filling out this form.

Happy Native American Heritage Month, George Fox!

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.