The Daily Bruin

George Fox is a Christ-centered university in the tradition of the Evangelical Friends (Quakers). As such, we believe that a diverse community is a gift of God and its flourishing is a theological imperative for the people of God.

We denounce racism and systems of oppression, and proactively work with the Holy Spirit to eradicate those evils from our institution and society. To that end, we offer this prayer for the victims of violence.

As members of our Christ-centered community, we lament the senseless racially and ethnically motivated slayings that took place in Buffalo, New York, on May 14, and Laguna Woods, California, on May 15. Please join us for a special time of prayer today (Tuesday) at 10:30 a.m. in the Barclay House, as we partner with spiritual life pastors to lament the precious lives lost and pray for their families.

An additional opportunity for prayer and reflection will be offered via Zoom tomorrow (Wednesday) at 2 p.m.

If you are interested in resources and support, or ways to become a source of strength for others during this difficult time, please contact Katrina Johnson, dean of student belonging and equity, at katrinaj@georgefox.edu; D’Metri Mattocks, director of intercultural life, at dmattocks@georgefox.edu; or a spiritual life pastor at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

This is your last chance to sign up for two fitness classes that the College of Physical Therapy is offering as part of our Health and Wellness Week.

A Zumba Class will be at 6 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday), and a yoga class will start at 7 p.m. To sign up, email Jason Brumitt at jbrumitt@georgefox.edu.

Details about Health and Wellness Week events can be found here.

The hanging basket event is back! Learn to make those gorgeous hanging baskets that grace our George Fox quad area. You will learn this valuable lesson on how these beauties are assembled and help us in plant services in the process.

Please join us at the Thomas Center tomorrow (Wednesday) starting at 9 a.m. and lasting approximately three hours. You are welcome to join in the class at any time. See you then!

Questions? Contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu.

With mixed emotions, the student life office invites you to a celebration and farewell to Jamie Noling-Auth. Please come to an open house on Wednesday, May 25, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Stevens Center Atrium.

A special program will take place at 3 p.m., and refreshments will be provided!

Please contact Jere Witherspoon (jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu) in student life if you have any questions.

Learn about the role screens play in your overall health – how digital life affects your physical, mental and social well-being.

During an online webinar tomorrow (Tuesday), the Providence health coaching team will provide tips to help you manage your tech use and achieve a balance that feels right for you. The session runs from noon to 1:15 p.m. You can register here.

Questions? Contact Aga Luptak at aluptak@georgefox.edu.

Faculty, have you published a book in 2021 or 2022, or do you plan to have a book published in the next few months? If so, we want to know about it and share it with readers of the George Fox Journal. Please fill out this form, which should take about one minute.

Questions? Contact Journal editor Jeremy Lloyd at jlloyd@georgefox.edu.

A reminder to the community: If you or someone in your department wishes to move to another office location, there’s a process for that! All potential office moves must start with a discussion, outlined on this web page.

The relocation process ensures that your location is updated with several departments, including Information Services, IT, Mail Services and Plant Services.

If you have a new employee starting work, please fill out the Relocation Form and specify their starting date so that our records can be updated. Both the Newberg campus and the Portland Center need to follow this process. Thank you!

Questions? Contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu.

Don’t forget to return your rental regalia to the Bruin Store. We’re open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, all summer, for your convenience.

Questions? Contact Laura King at lking@georgefox.edu.

The Office of the Provost would like to wish you a very Happy Birthday!

If you have a birthday in May or June, please stop by the academic affairs office on the second floor of Hoover (HVR 230) today (Friday) for a slice of birthday cake!

Portland Center employees may pick up a cupcake at the front desk! Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Most people do not meet the CDC’s recommended minimum weekly aerobic fitness guidelines for maintaining or improving health. A strategy to increase your aerobic fitness is to find activities that are fun while providing a workout.

Zumba is one way to do this. Zumba is a fitness class that consists of different dance moves. If you would like to try this free class, scheduled for 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18, email Jason Brumitt at jbrumitt@georgefox.edu.

The class is part of the College of Physical Therapy’s Health and Wellness Week (May 16-21). Learn about this Zumba class and more on the event website.

The IT Service Desk will be closed from noon to 1 p.m. this summer through Friday, Aug. 5. Please plan to visit or call us between 8 a.m. and noon or from 1 to 5 p.m. to receive assistance, ask questions, or pick up/drop off equipment. Please do not drop off equipment when our office is closed.

You can always email your questions or requests to servicedesk@georgefox.edu.

Yoga can be a great way to increase strength and improve flexibility. Research has also demonstrated positive improvements in lowering blood pressure.

The College of Physical Therapy will be providing a yoga course as part of its Health and Wellness Week at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18, in the Medical Sciences Building (448 N. Werth Blvd., in Newberg). In this class you will perform a variety of yoga exercises and learn how easy it is to do at home.

To sign up, email Jason Brumitt at jbrumitt@georgefox.edu.

The Office of the Provost would like to wish you a very Happy Birthday!

If you have a birthday in May or June, please stop by the academic affairs office on the second floor of Hoover (HVR 230) today (Thursday) or tomorrow for a slice of birthday cake!

Portland Center employees may pick up a cupcake at the front desk! Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Bon Appetit and the Bridge Cafe will be closed tomorrow (Friday). We look forward to seeing you again on Monday morning serving coffee, smoothies, pastries, sandwiches, salads and more.

Questions? Contact Jason Rosvall at jrosvall@georgefox.edu.

Join Providence’s registered dietitian, Jamie Libera, as she talks about in-season fruits and vegetables and the spices of life. She will present today (Wednesday) at noon online. Reserve your spot here.

Learn about the benefits of choosing fresh produce and get new flavor combination ideas that pack a punch of goodness without the sodium.

Questions? Contact Aga Luptak at aluptak@georgefox.edu.

Our financial wellness theme continues this month. This week, we are sharing helpful resources about home ownership, including buying, selling and refinancing, as well as free financial advice and online tools.

Be well.

– HR

Performing strength training exercises helps to maintain function and reduce the risk of injury. It is recommended that we strength train at least two days a week. However, only about 20% of people meet this recommendation.

In a free 30-minute course offered through the College of Physical Therapy, you can learn how to strength train at home without owning specific gym equipment. Get all the details here.

Interested? Email Jason Brumitt at jbrumitt@georgefox.edu to participate.

Healthcare workers are burned out and leaving their noble work – and the suicide rate in this demographic is alarming and a longstanding problem. We need to take care of our healthcare workers so they can take care of us! Let’s start healing together.

We in the Interprofessional Primary Care Institute invite you to join us for a continuing medical education course (CME), “Healthcare Worker Wellness Summit: From Demoralization to Remoralization in OUR Work,” via Zoom from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 10.

You will receive CME and strength through sharing stories and learning skills to bring back joy in our healthcare work.

For more information and the registration link, go here.

The Department of Art & Design invites you to attend a research presentation by faculty candidate Justin Barker. He will share some of his research in the field of graphic design tomorrow (Thursday) at 1:30 p.m. and give a teaching demo on graphic design skills on Friday, May 13, from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. Both presentations will be held in Hoover 103.

Contact Rachel Davis at racheld@georgefox.edu with any questions.

The College of Physical Therapy’s Health and Wellness Week is next week! All events are free and open to the George Fox community, family and friends.

Details about each event can be found here. Email Jason Brumitt at jbrumitt@georgefox.edu to sign up for an event.