The Daily Bruin

You are invited to participate in a Zoom webinar, “Time Management: Capturing Your Time Thieves,” scheduled from 10 to 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 17.

Struggling to get it all done each day and feeling overwhelmed? Juggling workload, family obligations, squeezing in time to see our friends and set aside some time for ourselves? It can be a lot! But chances are, we can accomplish our goals with just a few adjustments to our approach.

We’ll explain how we get off track and provide practical tools for achieving our goals when it feels like there is never enough time.

Dear George Fox Community,

We would like to announce that the George Fox Prayer Network will officially be launching this fall semester! We are a student-led, faculty-supported initiative that seeks to unify, highlight and embolden the voices of prayer in our community.

As part of our soft launch this summer, we have released a summer prayer guide you can access here. We are inviting students, faculty and parents alike to join us in prayer. Please read more about this initiative on the first page of the guide, and consider joining the prayer network to receive monthly prayer guides this coming academic year!

Please contact the spiritual life office at spirituallife@georgefox.edu with “Prayer Network” in the subject line if you have any questions about this new initiative.

Blessings.

The Office for Spiritual Life is looking for Life Group leaders for our fall 2023 Life Groups series (the weeks of Sept. 18 through Nov. 10). Life Groups are small groups of undergraduate students who meet together for prayer, Bible study and fellowship. Groups meet weekly for 60 to 90 minutes.

This fall our groups will be either in person or completely via Zoom (this provides access for our George Fox Digital students). Life Groups through the Office for Spiritual Life led by a George Fox staff or faculty member will be spiritual-life-credit eligible in order to encourage students to engage in high-quality spiritual formation experiences that are participatory and offer ongoing community.

To sign up, please fill out this form by Thursday, Aug. 17. If you have questions, reach out to Cyndi Murillo cmurillo@georgefox.edu.

The university community is invited to the Interprofessional Primary Care Institute’s (IPC Institute) annual Primary Behavioral Healthcare Essentials three-day Continuing Medical Education (CME) session via Zoom Aug. 24-26.

Dr. Patti Robinson, cofounder of the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model and Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, will speak, as will Dr. Julie Oyemaja an early PCBH implementer, clinician and relational leader.

Discounted registration is available for George Fox students, team members and alumni. For more information and to register, please visit this link.

The Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce is looking for George Fox employees to join its leadership program. Limited to 20 individuals per year, Leadership Chehalem Valley is a two-year program that offers valuable leadership assessment and training, shows how communities are structured and how they work, and puts forth examples of community leadership and their stories.

The first year consists of full-day sessions scheduled once per month from September to May. The second year, participants become the leadership and steering committee with a view to improving the Leadership Chehalem Valley program.

Are you interested in participating, but want to learn more? Email Scott (scott@chehalemvalley.org) or Maryl (maryl@chehalemvalley.org).

Providence members: Check out the back-to-school savings with your LifeBalance Program. Take advantage of special savings on the clothes, gear and services your family will need when kids head back to school.

Plus, read on for articles on how to help kids transition from break to school, ideas for what to pack in their lunchboxes, tasty recipes featuring seasonal summer produce, and a chance to win a $100 Crocs gift card.

Interested in learning more about credit? Join a Canopy Employee Assistance Program webinar to learn what range of credit scores are needed for different loan programs, including low and zero down payment loans, down payment assistance programs, and what it takes to have a good credit score.

Register here for the event, scheduled from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 16.

Today’s youth generation is tech-savvy and connected online. However, parents still play an important role in helping them avoid online hazards such as identity theft, privacy and cyber-bullying.

In an upcoming webinar hosted by the Canopy Employee Assistance Program, we’ll cover important issues including online privacy tips, managing computer settings, smartphone apps, and positive online behavior.

Join us for one of the following two sessions:

• Tuesday, Aug. 8, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
• Thursday, Aug. 17, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

You can register here.

Dear George Fox Community,

We would like to announce that the George Fox Prayer Network will officially be launching this fall semester! We are a student-led, faculty-supported initiative that seeks to unify, highlight and embolden the voices of prayer in our community.

As part of our soft launch this summer, we have released a summer prayer guide you can access here. We are inviting students, faculty and parents alike to join us in prayer. Please read more about this initiative on the first page of the guide, and consider joining the prayer network to receive monthly prayer guides this coming academic year!

Please contact the spiritual life office at spirituallife@georgefox.edu with “Prayer Network” in the subject line if you have any questions about this new initiative.

Blessings.

Do you need help with any interior design projects? The university’s STUDIO in the interior design major works on real-world projects and can help with design, furniture selection, finish choices, and more.

If you’re interested to see if we can work on your project, reach out to Casey Martin at martinc@georgefox.edu. We’d love to help on your project!

The university community is invited to the Interprofessional Primary Care Institute’s (IPC Institute) annual Primary Behavioral Healthcare Essentials three-day Continuing Medical Education (CME) session via Zoom Aug. 24-26.

Dr. Patti Robinson, cofounder of the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model and Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, will speak, as will Dr. Julie Oyemaja an early PCBH implementer, clinician and relational leader.

Discounted registration is available for George Fox students, team members and alumni. For more information and to register, please visit this link.

Come join us today (Thursday) for an exclusive retirement workshop, “Avoiding Emotional Investing,” and Q&A session, followed by personalized one-on-one meetings, all led by our dedicated and experienced retirement expert, Andy Segrist from Nationwide.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable insights into the world of investing and financial planning. Andy will share his expertise and offer personalized guidance during the one-on-one meetings.

The workshop and Q&A begin at 10 a.m., with the one-on-one meetings to follow from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. We’ll be meeting in Stevens 209.

We look forward to your participation in this workshop and the opportunity to meet Andy in person. Contact Aga Luptak at aluptak@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Nominate outstanding young alumni for the CCCU Young Alumni Award and shine the spotlight on George Fox alumni who are making a difference in the world!

Submit a nominee who has graduated within the last 10 years (2013-2023) and who is exhibiting uncommon leadership or success in a way that reflects the values of Christian higher education. The full guidelines and submission details are available at the above link. The deadline for nominations is Sept. 1.

We’d love to see George Fox alumni representing the university through this CCCU Young Alumni Award!

Contact Sara Reamy at sreamy@georgefox.edu with any questions.

It’s the final week of Providence Health Plan’s 2023 Summer Contest, brought to you by KinderCare Learning Centers. You can enter to win amazing prizes from some of their most popular brands through July 31, so be sure to check out the details and enter to win!

Find out more about the LifeBalance featured deals here.

Today’s youth generation is tech-savvy and connected online. However, parents still play an important role in helping them avoid online hazards such as identity theft, privacy and cyber-bullying.

In an upcoming webinar hosted by the Canopy Employee Assistance Program, we’ll cover important issues including online privacy tips, managing computer settings, smartphone apps, and positive online behavior.

Join us for one of the following two sessions:

• Tuesday, Aug. 8, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
• Thursday, Aug. 17, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

You can register here.

The Office for Spiritual Life is looking for Life Group leaders for our fall 2023 Life Groups series (the weeks of Sept. 18 through Nov. 10). Life Groups are small groups of undergraduate students who meet together for prayer, Bible study and fellowship. Groups meet weekly for 60 to 90 minutes.

This fall our groups will be either in person or completely via Zoom (this provides access for our George Fox Digital students). Life Groups through the Office for Spiritual Life led by a George Fox staff or faculty member will be spiritual-life-credit eligible in order to encourage students to engage in high-quality spiritual formation experiences that are participatory and offer ongoing community.

To sign up, please fill out this form by Thursday, Aug. 17. If you have questions, reach out to Cyndi Murillo cmurillo@georgefox.edu.

Join us to learn about legal and identity theft benefits available through your Canopy Employee Assistance Program. An online webinar is scheduled from 11 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Aug. 22. You can register here.

Providence Health Plan Members: we are excited to invite you to a quarterly Providence Health Plan event on our campus, focused on “Providence Value Adds & Extras.” This in-person educational meeting will be held tomorrow (Wednesday) from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in Stevens 209.

At this event, a Providence representative will provide valuable insights into the various programs and benefits offered by the Providence Health Plan. The presentation will cover the following essential topics:

• LifeBalance Program: Find out about discounts on a variety of activities and lifestyle purchases including travel and more.
• Health Coaching: Learn about the personalized health coaching services available to support your health and wellness journey.
• Active & Fit Direct: Explore the program that offers membership discounts for participating fitness centers nationwide.
• Travel Assistance: Gain an understanding of the travel assistance services provided to ensure your safety and peace of mind during your trips.
• ID Protection: Find out about the measures we have in place to safeguard your identity and personal information.
• Vision Benefits: Explore the vision benefits offered by the Providence Health Plan and how you can make the most of them for better eye health.

The Providence speaker will be on hand to answer any questions you may have during the presentation. Please mark your calendar for this important event and join us! We look forward to seeing you there.

Attention moms of littles! Join us today (Monday) for a summer get-together!

A few times a year, George Fox employees who are mothers of young children, or mothers-to-be, gather for a networking lunch. For our next community event we will meet for lunch on the patio of Le Shana Hall at 11:30 a.m. to discuss tips and tricks for balancing work and home life, family logistics, and preparing for fall transitions.

We also plan to do a gear swap. If you have baby items or clothes/shoes that are ready for a new home, bring them to pass on to the next kiddo! If you need the next size up, come ready to take home a gently used item!

If you have questions, reach out to Megan Fisher at mfisher@georgefox.edu.

What does high pressure do to us? Join Providence’s “Learn to Live” webinar session at 9 a.m. tomorrow (Tuesday), when they will explain perfectionism, ways to think differently about high standards, and how to face fears of imperfection. Enter access code PHPCOMM or PHPASO when registering.

Click here to register.