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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.

We are now in the process of preparing for Serve Day! In doing so, we like to place employees with community partners they’re already connected to or in roles that will best help you engage with students and community partners. Please help us by completing this form by Wednesday, Aug. 2.

You can note any limitations, preferences or questions you might have, and we’ll do our best to take them into consideration when we place you on a team this summer.

If you’re planning to be on sabbatical next semester or know of a significant change that will keep you away from campus during the week of Serve Day, please let us know using the form. It is essential for our planning. Please note: The survey above is required for all Newberg employees (.5 FTE and above).

Serve Day 2023 will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 13. If you have questions, contact us at serveday@georgefox.edu.

“… the greatest among you should be like … the one who serves.” (Luke 22:26-27)

Join your colleagues and coworkers for a time of worship this morning (Tuesday) from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. in Roberts 117!

The gathering will include a time of singing, a devotional experience, prayer and fellowship. D’Metri Mattocks will be leading us in worship together, and Rusty St. Cyr will be sharing a devotional.

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.

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.

We are excited to announce that, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 25, we will be hosting our Community Fair as part of Welcome Weekend. We invite you to take part!

We will provide a 10 X 10 tent, one table and two chairs. You would provide any paperwork or other items you would like to be made available to students or family members/guests.

Please complete this Google Form by Monday, July 31, to let us know of your interest in participating. Thank you!

Questions? Please reach out to Kara Holcombe at kholcombe@georgefox.edu.

It’s that time of year again! Welcome Weekend is our chance to welcome each and every new student as they step onto campus. We need your help for the big event on Friday, Aug. 25!

With such a large incoming class, we need all hands on deck as we each do our part to make students and their guests experience the Be Known promise. And who better to do that than our own faculty and staff? Please complete this form if you would like to join our team to volunteer, and we will contact you with further instructions.

Questions? Contact Kara Holcombe at kholcombe@georgefox.edu.

Attention moms of littles! Join us this Monday, July 24, 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 this Monday 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.

The George Fox YouTube channel has new content all summer! Check out our most recent videos, including our “Meet the Major” series, “On Location” and more. Go here to watch our latest videos and subscribe today.

Help us reach 5K subscribers by subscribing and sharing our channel. Questions? Contact Amanda Howard at ahoward@georgefox.edu.

Join your colleagues and coworkers for a time of worship this Tuesday, July 25, from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. in Roberts 117!

The gathering will include a time of singing, a devotional experience, prayer and fellowship. D’Metri Mattocks will be leading us in worship together, and Rusty St. Cyr will be sharing a devotional.

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.

This summer, George Fox is once again planning to march in the Newberg Old Fashioned Festival grand parade on Saturday, July 29. We are inviting students to join in marching with us from 10 a.m. to noon.

Staging occurs at Renne Field behind Edwards Elementary School. (Please note staging for the parade takes place at 9 a.m.). This is an amazing opportunity to celebrate our connection and love for Newberg!

If you are interested in participating, mark your calendars and complete this form by July 21. The first 75 people to sign up will receive a free George Fox T-shirt! Feel free to contact Joe Thouvenel at jthouvenel@georgefox.edu for more information.

The Newberg Old Fashioned Festival is a time-honored tradition, and this summer George Fox is once again planning to march in the grand parade on Saturday, July 29. We invite you to join in marching with us from 10 a.m. to noon.

Staging occurs at Renne Field behind Edwards Elementary School. (Please note staging for the parade takes place at 9 a.m.). This is an amazing opportunity to celebrate our connection and love for Newberg!

If you and your family are interested in participating, mark your calendars and complete this form by July 21. The first 75 people to sign up will receive a free George Fox T-shirt! Feel free to contact Joe Thouvenel at jthouvenel@georgefox.edu for more information.

The upcoming all-community Meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 15, will be a time for celebration and looking ahead toward our aspirations for the 2023-24 academic year.

During the meeting, we will also be celebrating some amazing accomplishments, including employees who have milestone service anniversaries this year. These are employees who have completed five, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 years of service at George Fox.

It’s become our tradition to thank these colleagues with our “gift of words.” Please take the time to submit this Google form and help us honor your coworkers and friends with notes of encouragement, gratitude or shared memories. The deadline to respond is July 31.

Thank you in advance for making this an extra special celebration for our loyal employees celebrating a milestone service anniversary this year!

It’s that time of year again! Welcome Weekend is our chance to welcome each and every new student as they step onto campus. We need your help for the big event on Friday, Aug. 25!

With such a large incoming class, we need all hands on deck as we each do our part to make students and their guests experience the Be Known promise. And who better to do that than our own faculty and staff? Please complete this form if you would like to join our team to volunteer, and we will contact you with further instructions.

Questions? Contact Kara Holcombe at kholcombe@georgefox.edu.

We are excited to announce that, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 25, we will be hosting our Community Fair as part of Welcome Weekend. We invite you to take part!

We will provide a 10 X 10 tent, one table and two chairs. You would provide any paperwork or other items you would like to be made available to students or family members/guests.

Please complete this Google Form by Monday, July 31, to let us know of your interest in participating. Thank you!

Questions? Please reach out to Kara Holcombe at kholcombe@georgefox.edu.

What does high pressure do to us? Join Providence’s “Learn to Live” webinar session at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, July 25, 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.

According to the National Weather Service, the region is under a heat advisory for today (Wednesday). Temperatures are expected above 91 degrees in some areas and will range between 87 to 90 degrees for the remainder of the week. The region also is in a critical fire weather pattern.

If you are working in a building without air conditioning or outdoors, please schedule work during the coolest parts of the day. Take advantage of cooler buildings such as the Murdock Library, Klages, or Canyon Commons.

Also, stay hydrated by drinking water every 20 minutes. During the hottest part of the day, check on fellow employees every hour to two hours, and familiarize yourself with the symptoms of heat-related illnesses.

If you have any questions about best practices during high heat, please reach out to Kim Knoernschild, our environmental health and safety specialist, at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.

Over the next few days plant services will be testing our fire sprinkler systems on campus. When they test, the fire alarm may briefly activate the horn/strobes for a second and then shut down. In some buildings, there will only be a trouble signal for a brief period.

Our proposed schedule for the week is as follows:

• Tuesday: Macy, Sutton, Hobson, Roberts, LeShana, Gully, Newlin, Brandt
• Wednesday: Stevens, Wheeler, Hadlock, MLRC, Canyon Commons
• Thursday: Hoover, Pennington, Edwards

Thank you for your patience and understanding.