The Daily Bruin

If you are looking for the trash bins at Klages, they have been moved to a new location in front of Hiebert House (Campus Public Safety) along Carlton Way. Construction of the new Art and Cinematic Arts Building has progressed to where the crews will be working in that corner by Klages.

The four six-yard bins will be staged along Carlton Way to ensure that Waste Management can continue to access them. The bins will remain in the new location until the first part of August.

Thank you!

Tomorrow (Thursday), the water will be shut off at the Portland Center, starting at 6:30 a.m. Water is expected to be off for two hours and restored at 8:30 a.m. This will affect the entire building, so restrooms will not be available during that time.

Thank you for your patience.

Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, a renter evaluating your next step, or simply curious about the current real estate landscape, deciding whether to buy or rent requires careful consideration.

In an upcoming Canopy webinar, offered June 3 and June 12, we will help you navigate the pros and cons of both options by exploring the financial, lifestyle, and market factors that influence this important decision.

Reserve your seat here.

Don’t miss out! There are still four openings in our First Aid/CPR class at the Portland Center this Wednesday, May 21, beginning at 9 a.m.

This comprehensive six-hour session will equip you with essential emergency response knowledge. Interested? Contact Kim Knoernschild at kknoernschild@georgefo.edu to secure your spot.

Please join us in the Bridge Cafe for our weekly patio specials. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday we will be cooking up specials out on the patio (when the weather is poor we will move indoors).

This week, our specials are:

• Tuesday: Smoked brisket sandwich
• Wednesday: Butter chicken rice bowl
• Thursday: Beef bulgogi rice bowl

If you have any questions, please email Katie Anderson at andersonk@georgefox.edu.

Reminder! There is still time to sign up for our quarterly one-on-one Providence Health Plan consultations.

This is a fantastic chance to connect directly with experienced Providence representatives and get your individual questions about benefits and claims answered. It’s a great way to better understand your healthcare plan and make the most of your benefits.

Sign-up is still open, so don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity!

Summer is quickly approaching, and so is your last chance to sign up for Summer Online!

Summer Online courses are less than half the price of regular tuition – and run for eight weeks, starting June 2. It’s a great way to create space in your fall schedule, while saving time and money! Plus, courses are flexible and taught by George Fox professors that you know and love.

You can see a full list of courses offered at class.georgefox.edu, under 2025 Summer Term. Register on MyGeorgeFox this week to save your spot!

Thinking about simplifying your financial life? If you have old retirement plan accounts scattered about, consolidating them into your current retirement plan could be a smart move.

Many plans allow you to transfer outside assets, and having just one account can make managing your investments, tracking records, and potentially lowering administrative and investment fees much easier.

Connect with Nationwide at 1-877-677-3678 if you have questions about it or need assistance.

Have you had the opportunity to view our Monday Motivation series featured on George Fox’s Instagram stories or YouTube channel throughout the academic year? Would you like to be featured?

If you are passionate about sharing the Word of God and making an impact on campus, now is the perfect time to get involved. We are currently seeking employees to be featured this summer! Please feel free to reach out to Malia Harvey at mharvey23@georgefox.edu for more information or to express your interest. Malia can provide further details and assist you with the next steps in this great opportunity.

Thank you for your time and consideration. We look forward to hearing from you!

Thank you to all the volunteers who helped create hanging baskets on Wednesday. Plant Services appreciates your support in making our campus look beautiful. We could not have done it without you!

– Plant Services

Coping with loss is one of life’s most challenging experiences. Whether it’s the death of a loved one or any form of significant change, the pain that comes with loss can feel overwhelming and isolating.

Join Canopy’s host Michelle Martin, CIHC, along with Canopy counselor Whitney Nees, for an open conversation on strategies and insights to navigate uncertainty for enhanced resilience and well-being.

Together, they’ll explore:

• Intentional and unintentional coping skills, and how to differentiate them
• Emotion and solution steps for managing change and expectation
• Modifying habits for better balance

Join this online session at 8:45 a.m. on Thursday, May 22. You can register here.

Take the next step in your retirement planning! George Fox is hosting another on-campus consultation with Phillip Carbajal from Nationwide on Tuesday, May 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Klages 231.

This is your chance to get one-on-one guidance on your retirement goals and have your questions answered conveniently on campus. Sign up today!

If May 20 doesn’t work, the next on-campus date is June 18, and virtual appointments are also available. Find out more here.

Don’t forget to take advantage of the quarterly one-on-one consultations offered by Providence Health Plan!

This is a valuable opportunity to get your specific benefit and claims questions answered directly by their service representatives, helping you make the most of your healthcare plan. Sign-up is still available here.

Do you know a high school student eager to explore their academic passions, experience college life firsthand, and deepen their faith this summer? The Pre-College Summer Institute (PCI) at George Fox University offers a week-long, immersive academic camp designed to prepare students for college and beyond.

Students will earn college credit with hands-on learning experiences that deepen their understanding and equip them with crucial skills in fields such as nursing, interior design, engineering, theatre, and more.

By connecting with professors and undergraduate TAs, utilizing our premier recreation facilities, and sleeping in the dorms, the week offers students a true taste of college life, all within the context of George Fox’s Christ-centered mission. Better yet, students who attend PCI are awarded an annual $1,000 scholarship when they enroll as an undergraduate student at George Fox.

Encourage your high schooler to apply while scholarships are still available! Visit our website to learn more.

BruinBuy is now live for the Pilot Groups (IT, Plant Services, and Bio-Chem). Effective immediately, all purchase requests for these departments must be submitted through the platform. The go-live date for the rest of the campus is scheduled for July 1, 2025.

We will continue to monitor the performance of the Pilot Groups, and training sessions remain available. If you would like to receive training, please contact the university procurement services team at procurement-bruinbuy@georgefox.edu.

Imagine having a clearer picture of your entire financial life, from your current income and expenses to your long-term retirement goals. Comprehensive financial planning can help you connect all the pieces, offering insights into your assets and how to best prepare for the future. It’s an ongoing process that adapts as your life evolves, providing you with a strategy to navigate your financial journey.

As a George Fox University employee, you have access to comprehensive financial planning services through Nationwide’s Retirement Resource Group at no additional cost to you. Take advantage of this opportunity to gain a clearer understanding of your financial situation and make informed decisions about your future.

Find out more here.

Interested in learning some climbing fundamentals at the George Fox climbing wall, especially without students on campus? University Recreation is offering a School of Rock class for employees only, starting Tuesday, June 10. This class will repeat weekly through July!

University Recreation will also be offering a top rope fundamentals course, once in June and once in July. If you are interested in learning how to belay and climb on the ropes, this class is for you!

Classes are free and taught by professionally certified staff. Click this link to learn more.

Happy spring! Please complete a careful review of your department expenses using your VENA reports now, looking at your transactions through April 30.

Completing those adjustments now, before June 30, will help us stay on our very tight year-end schedule. This way, adjustments required in early July should only relate to May and June.

Thank you for your help!

– The Finance Team

The campus work-order system (TMA) is currently offline while we do a software update. Any time-sensitive issues should be emailed to plantservices@georgefox.edu. Thank you for your patience.

Learn to make gorgeous hanging baskets, like the ones that grace our George Fox quad area, tomorrow (Wednesday) starting at 9 a.m. You will learn a valuable skill and help decorate our beautiful campus. You are welcome to join in the class at any time (the event will last approximately four hours). Sign up by emailing nmcdaniel@georgefox.edu.

We will be located at the covered lower patio at the Thomas Center (1101 Villa Road). Please contact the Plant Services office with any questions at 503-554-2010.