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The Doctor of Physical Therapy program’s annual Health and Wellness Week returns Monday, May 15. This year we will be offering exercise and nutrition classes. Most will be at the Medical Sciences Building, however our “Pool-A-Palooza” for kids will be at Chehalem Aquatic Center.

• Monday, May 15, at 6 p.m.: DASH Diet Taster and Educational Session
• Tuesday, May 16, at 6 p.m.: Yoga Session
• Wednesday, May 17, at 6 p.m.: High Fitness Class
• Thursday, May 18, at 6 p.m.: Sports Nutrition (Taster and Educational Session)
• Saturday, May 20, at 3:30 p.m.: Pool-A-Palooza

Additional details can be found only our Events page.

To sign up for events (or to ask questions), please email Jason Brumitt at jbrumitt@georgefox.edu.

The Plant Services office will be open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. this summer, starting Monday, May 1.

University Recreation is hosting a Wilderness First Responder course this August on the Newberg campus.

The course is ideal for anyone who spends a significant amount of time recreating in outdoor settings. The curriculum also provides essential training in wilderness medicine, leadership, and critical thinking for professionals and leaders working and traveling in outdoor, low-resource, and remote environments.

We have four spots remaining in this course, and they may go quickly!

For more information and to register, go here. Current George Fox students can also apply for a scholarship for the course by going here.

If you have questions about the course, please contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

Beginning this Saturday, April 29, the Murdock Library will be open this summer Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and closed on Saturdays and Sundays. The 24-hour space will remain open during the summer.

Contact Mary Cameron at mcameron@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The university community is invited to the Interprofessional Primary Care Institute’s “Focused Acceptance & Commitment Therapy” event May 9-11.

Both in-person and Zoom sessions will be hosted, with Tuesday’s event taking place from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and both Wednesday’s and Thursday’s meetings from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sessions will feature Dr. Patricia Robinson and Dr. Kirk Strosahl, founders of Focused Acceptance & Commitment Therapy and internationally renowned psychologists.

This CME is an excellent cross-training opportunity in behavioral theory and practice for the medical, dental, pharmacy and nursing professions.

For more information, please visit our event page. Questions? Write us at ipci@georgefox.edu.

We would love to see you and/or your colleagues in May at George Fox or on Zoom!

The American Academy of Religion (Pacific Northwest Region) will host its meetings on the George Fox campus the weekend of Friday, May 19, to Sunday, May 21. Several of our faculty are presenting; all are welcome to attend. If interested in joining us, please register here.

Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

We are privileged to welcome guitarist Doyle Dykes in concert at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow (Saturday) in Wood-Mar Auditorium.

Dykes is arguably the most gifted fingerstyle guitarist alive today, and he has dedicated himself and his gifts to the Lord, blending Scripture and inspirational stories into his playing. You won’t want to miss this rare opportunity to spend an evening with him.

In addition to his evening performance, Dykes will be hosting a guitar clinic Saturday afternoon from 1 to 3 p.m. in Ross 208. To reserve a spot, contact Emma Rieth at erieth@georgefox.edu.

These events are both free and open to the public.

We are recruiting former missionaries who have started a business after returning from the mission field as interviewees for a study on the role of entrepreneurship in re-entry adjustment.

The interviews will take place by Zoom (or in person, if local) in the month of May, and run about 20 to 30 minutes. We believe participants may also benefit from sharing their stories.

If you know someone who fits this description, please kindly connect them to Tim Veach, associate professor of management here at George Fox, at tveach@georgefox.edu.

If you plan to start working on campus this summer or fall, be sure to bring these important documents to campus for onboarding. Documents are listed on this sheet.

You may need a passport, Social Security card, or birth certificate. We can only accept unexpired and original documents. We do not accept copies. Please remember to bring them back with you to campus if you plan to work!

Contact studentemployment@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

The School of Physical Therapy’s Health and Wellness Week returns this May. Several free events are offered:

• Monday, May 15: DASH Diet Taster and Educational Session, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, May 16: Yoga Session, 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 17: High Fitness Class, 6 p.m.
• Thursday, May 18: Sports Nutrition Taster and Educational Session, 6 p.m.
• Saturday, May 20: Pool-A-Palooza for Kids, 3:30 p.m. at the Chehalem Aquatic Center

To learn more about each event and how to sign up, visit our website. Space is limited. Reach out to Jason Brumitt at jbrumitt@georgefox.edu for more information.

Kick off the summer with the Run for Africa event on Friday, May 6, to support the Doctor of Physical Therapy program’s service trip to Uganda. We will host 5K, one-mile, and walking events.

Bring your family and friends and have some fun running or walking around the main campus and into the community. There is a discounted George Fox student rate ($20), and the cost is $30 for all community members.

All proceeds go to help send faculty and DPT students to evaluate and treat underserved populations in Africa. Fill out this form to sign up, and reach out to Jason Brumitt at jbrumitt@georgefox.edu with any questions.

We are privileged to welcome guitarist Doyle Dykes in concert at 7:30 p.m. this Saturday, April 22, in Wood-Mar Auditorium.

Dykes is arguably the most gifted fingerstyle guitarist alive today, and he has dedicated himself and his gifts to the Lord, blending Scripture and inspirational stories into his playing. You won’t want to miss this rare opportunity to spend an evening with him.

In addition to his Saturday night performance, Dykes will be hosting a guitar clinic that afternoon from 1 to 3 p.m. in Ross 208. To reserve a spot, contact Emma Rieth at erieth@georgefox.edu.

These events are both free and open to the public.

George Fox Doctor of Physical Therapy research students are searching for participants for a research project studying resiliency and drive during exercise. Ideal candidates fit these specifics:

• Between the ages of 60 and 75 years old
• Do not have a condition preventing them from exercise
• Have not had a knee replacement
• Have a desire to progress science

If you or someone you know is interested in giving an hour to an hour and a half of time, please email kneeOAstudy@georgefox.edu.

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 ($20) and community members ($25). We are offering a 25-minute massage on Friday, April 21, from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd., in Newberg). Your contribution will help fund our medical service trip to Uganda in May.

Donations are also welcome; there will be a tip jar on site! Register for a massage using this Google Form.

Questions? Please email Taylor Kopecky at tkopecky21@georgefox.edu.

This Saturday, April 15, professor Paul Anderson will be leading a workshop on “Discerning Vocation: Embracing Life’s Purpose” as a way for students to reflect on direction and meaning in life.

Lunch and cinnamon rolls will be provided, and students will be awarded a $50 stipend by ISI in support of the time and energy devoted to this workshop. The registration deadline is tomorrow (Thursday) at 5 p.m. Get all the details at this link, and contact Paul at panderso@georgefox.edu with any questions.

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Questions? Contact Amanda Howard at ahoward@georgefox.edu.

There’s still time to sign up for direct deposit! If you plan to go home for the summer, you won’t regret signing up for direct deposit before you go.

You will not be able to pick up your paycheck for April work earlier than May 15. Come into the Office of People and Culture (206 N. Meridian St.) any weekday between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. with your direct-deposit information (no appointment needed).

If you have any questions, email studentemployment@georgefox.edu.

Kick off the summer with the Run for Africa event on Friday, May 6, to support the doctor of physical therapy program’s service trip to Uganda. We will host both 5K and one-mile events.

Bring your family and friends and have some fun running or walking around the main campus and into the community. There is a discounted George Fox student rate ($20), and the cost is $30 for all community members. A T-shirt is included in registration.

All proceeds go to help send faculty and DPT students to evaluate and treat underserved populations in Africa.

Fill out this form to sign up, and reach out to Madison Swaney at mswaney21@georgefox.edu with any questions.

In partnership with George Fox Digital, film professor Alexander Chung has created a series of video Lent reflections on repentance and suffering. They are hosted on the George Fox Digital YouTube channel and have been released each Friday morning during Lent through today, Good Friday.

You can watch this week’s video and visit the YouTube playlist with all the reflections. You can also subscribe to the GFD YouTube channel now to see all updates.

If you have not yet chosen a Lent reflection practice, make this your weekly devotion each Friday!

In partnership with OLLI, the Osher Life Long Learning Institute at the University of Oregon, the university is presenting a two-part series of talks for our local senior (55-plus) community.

OLLI is a national initiative that aims to provide enrichment programming because learning continues across the lifespan. Starting at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11, Professor Jason Lepojärvi, director of the CS Lewis Initiative at George Fox, will give a talk on The Four Loves by C.S. Lewis. He will lead a Q&A after his initial presentation. To register, please go here.

The event will be live-streamed on Zoom and hosted in Canyon Commons 103 with light refreshments.

If you know someone in the senior community who would enjoy this event, please pass word their way. We hope to see new and returning faces from the community.

Questions? Contact Shawn Daley at sdaley@georgefox.edu.