Plan to join us tomorrow (Tuesday) at 3 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium for our monthly all-employee meeting. You are welcome to participate in Bauman or on Zoom.
Refreshments will be assorted house-made chips and dips!
You may have received a letter, email or text about our newly launched chapel brick campaign. The campaign is an opportunity to dedicate a brick in your name or the name of a loved one to be featured in our alumni garden, adjacent to the chapel.
We are honored to build a sacred space together. If you would like to purchase a brick in one installment of $1,500 or three installments of $500, click here.
If you have any questions, please contact Gwyn Curtis in the advancement office at gcurtis@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2115.
Plant Services will only be open from 1 to 3:30 p.m. today (Friday).
An upcoming Canopy webinar identifies the pros and cons of owning a home, reviews the process, and goes over various types of zero and low-down loan programs, and more. Register here. The webinar will be held on Wednesday, May 17, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
If you have questions, reach out to Aga Luptak at aluptak@georgefox.edu.
The Northwest Center for Play Therapy Studies at George Fox University is proud to share the return of its Summer Institute June 5-9. National leaders in the field of play therapy will be presenting, including Dr. Dee Ray, Dr. Garry Landreth, Dr. LaKaavia Taylor, J.P. Lilly, and Dr. Kevin O’Connor.
Students and alumni are encouraged to attend one or multiple days and utilize the discounted student rate. Please visit this link for more information and to register.
Contact the Northwest Center for Play Therapy Studies with any questions at playtherapy@georgefox.edu.
You’re invited! The Professional Development Committee would like to invite all employees to attend our annual summer barbecue this Monday, May 15, between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. It’s free of charge, so invite a coworker, introduce yourself to a new employee you have yet to meet, and enjoy some quality time enjoying a meal with one another.
The barbecue will be held on the lawn outside Murdock Library (or inside Klages if it is raining). We’ll serve great food, including hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, and fruit salad, as well as gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, and vegan options. We’ll also have some lawn games available for your enjoyment.
Kick off the beginning of summer and join us for our community-building lunch! If you’d like to attend, please RSVP at this link ASAP.
This is your last chance to sign up for events at the Doctor of Physical Therapy program’s annual Health and Wellness Week.
We’re offering exercise and nutrition classes at the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd.), all of which start at 6 p.m., and a “Pool-A-Palooza” event for kids at the Chehalem Aquatic Center.
Here is the schedule:
Additional details can be found here. To sign up for events (or to ask questions), please email Jason Brumitt at jbrumitt@georgefox.edu.
Please bring in your deposits! If your contract ends soon and/or you will not be on campus through the summer please be sure to bring over any cash or checks before you leave.
Please look around your desks and file cabinets to see if there are any lingering items that need to be deposited. Checks dated prior to June 30, 2023, must be deposited in the current fiscal year.
If you have any questions about deposits, please contact Heather Groenlund at 503-554-2173. Thank you, and have a great summer!
The Bruin Bookstore is now on its summer schedule. We are open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. We’ll resume our regular hours on Aug. 7. Have a great summer!
Contact Laura King at lking@georgefox.edu with any questions.
You can participate in live educational webinars about your new retirement account and online resources. Take advantage of this great opportunity and sign up today!
Here are the dates/times webinars will be offered (all times PST):
Contact Aga Luptak at aluptak@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Please bring in your deposits! If your contract ends soon and/or you will not be on campus through the summer please be sure to bring over any cash or checks before you leave.
Please look around your desks and file cabinets to see if there are any lingering items that need to be deposited. Checks dated prior to June 30, 2023, must be deposited in the current fiscal year.
If you have any questions about deposits, please contact Heather Groenlund at 503-554-2173. Thank you, and have a great summer!
All George Fox Visa cards will be deactivated on June 1 and will remain unavailable until July 1 when the new fiscal year commences (please contact the Kathi Becker in Purchasing if you require an exception).
Concur reports (Visa transactions and personal reimbursements) for the 2023 fiscal year are required to be submitted by July 15.
Please contact Kathi Becker at ext. 2166 or kbecker@georgefox.edu if you have questions or need assistance.
The university’s Safety Committee invites all employees to our open meeting today (Thursday) at 2:30 p.m. in Stevens 109. It is a unique opportunity to:
Contact Kim Knoernschild with any questions at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.
Stress is a normal part of life. Everyone experiences stress, and sometimes that stress can feel overwhelming. Anxiety is your body’s reaction to stress and can occur even if there is no current threat.
You may be at risk for an anxiety disorder if it feels like you can’t manage the stress and if the symptoms of your stress:
Prioritize your mental well-being and focus on what you can control. Learn about these coping and preventive techniques and habits to better handle daily stress.
Discover the benefits of mindful eating and find out how nutrition affects our heart health and mental wellbeing. Join the American Heart Association and local sponsor Providence Health Plan for an informative and meaningful 30-minute webinar conversation with a panel of experts.
The session is scheduled from noon to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10. You can find out more and register here.
Speakers will include Chelsea Warren, a health coaching manager with the Providence Health Plan, and Sandra Largaespada, program director for the Food Innovation Network.
You’re invited to a Canopy webinar to learn about specific retirement concerns such as managing money, Medicare, Social Security, improving cash flow, insurance, investing, estate planning, and more.
Two dates and times will be offered:
You can register here. If you have any questions, contact Aga Luptak at aluptak@georgefox.edu.
Join us at 11 a.m. tomorrow (Wednesday) to hear a research presentation by the Department of Art & Design’s faculty candidate, Lisa Gadinas, in Lemmons 4. It is titled: “The Eye of the Spirit: Caspar David Friedrich, Kosegarten, and the Creative Process.”
Lisa holds a PhD in art history and has taught not only here as an adjunct, but around the Northwest, as well as in Austria and London.
Contact Penny Martin at pmartin@georgefox.edu with any questions.
George Fox is offering some pretty amazing camps for high schoolers this summer! If you know a high school student who is interested art, film, athletics or engineering, we’ve got a summer camp experience they definitely won’t want to miss!
Check out georgefox.edu/SummerCamps to learn more.
Mail Services has adjusted the courier schedule for the summer season (May 1 to Aug. 25). Here is the schedule:
If special courier arrangements need to be made, please reach out to Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.
As we head into the summer, here are a few “tech tips” to be mindful of.
If you get a new phone:
When traveling with a laptop:
Contact us in IT if you have any questions, at 503-554-2569 or servicedesk@georgefox.edu.
