The Daily Bruin

Occupation-induced burnout and moral injury are long-standing concerns for healthcare workers. Because of the pandemic, more people are talking about these concerns.

As a community of healers, let’s discuss the burdens we carry in our healthcare system. Let’s explore solutions to regain our passion and vitality in our noble work.

Interested in joining in on the discussion? Register for the Interprofessional Primary Care Institute’s inaugural Healthcare Workers Wellness Summit: From Demoralization to Remoralization in OUR Work. This virtual event, available via Zoom, is free to all George Fox employees and students.

The summit is set from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 7. To get the Zoom link, simply register at the link above.

Questions? Contact Tammy O’Doherty at todohert@georgefox.edu.

The city of Newberg has an emergency alert system that automatically alerts city residents about emergency situations via text, phone, and email. You can sign up for this free service here.

Questions? Contact Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090.

Have a December birthday? The Office of the Provost would like to wish you a very Happy Birthday!

If you have a birthday in December, please stop by the academic affairs office on the second floor of Hoover (HVR 230) today (Friday) between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to pick up your birthday treat. Portland Center employees may pick up their treat at the front desk.

Questions?  Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

You did it – you made it through fall semester! Winter break is a great time to relax and reset as you enjoy time with your families celebrating the holidays. However, we would encourage you to take advantage of the slowed pace to get some important items checked off your financial aid to-do list!

• Complete the Donor-Funded Scholarships Application (traditional undergraduate)
  Found under “Student Resources” in MyGeorgeFox
  Due Feb. 11, 2022
• Complete the OSAC State Scholarships Application (Oregon residents)
  Due March 1, 2022
• Apply for External Scholarships
  Check out our Scholarship Resource Center videos for ideas on where to look!
• Complete the 2022-23 FAFSA
  Complete by Feb. 1, 2022
• Complete any Missing Financial Aid Documents
  Check your MyGeorgeFox “To-Do List”

Our financial aid office is here to help you, even while you’re on break. While university offices will be closed from Dec. 24 through Jan. 2, we are ready to assist you upon our return. In the meantime, our website has answers to many common questions.

Questions about scholarships? Reach out to our Scholarship Resource Center. Questions about the FAFSA and additional financial aid? Reach out to your financial aid counselor. We’re here to help!

Have a wonderful break!
The Financial Aid Office

Just a friendly reminder that all SpiL (chapel) credits are due tonight (Friday) by 11:59 p.m. in the iAttended app. Please contact spirituallife@georgefox.edu with any questions. Thanks!

Did you know that the Maker Hub has a high-speed camera? Our Chronos high-speed camera is located in “The Vault” and is perfect for recording a video with very high frame rates. It allows you to capture events that are too fast to be seen with the naked eye, allowing these events to be seen in slow motion and studied in detail.

Videos can be saved in RAW, CinemaDNG, or H.264 codecs. For more information, check out the Maker Hub’s Wiki page, and check out this video for examples!

The Maker Hub exists as a resource and creative outlet for the entire George Fox community (yes, including non-engineers!). We are looking for student aces. A student ace is simply an expert on a piece of equipment who helps train other students on the usage of that equipment and gains extra privileges within the Maker Hub.

Please email makerhub@georgefox.edu if you would like to get connected or have any questions.

Join your colleagues for this afternoon’s all-employee meeting from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons. For those who cannot attend in person, a livestream is available at this link.

Have a December birthday? The Office of the Provost would like to wish you a very Happy Birthday!

If you have a birthday in December, please stop by the academic affairs office on the second floor of Hoover (HVR 230) today (Thursday) or tomorrow between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to pick up your birthday treat. Portland Center employees may pick up their treat at the front desk.

Questions?  Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

Learning Support Services is recruiting two or three graduate students to work as academic mentors on the Newberg campus during the spring 2022 semester.

Academic mentors generally have six to eight one-on-one meetings with students each week; the position pays current Oregon minimum wage. Students can find more details and application information on the HandShake position posting. The position is open to any George Fox graduate student. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

Past academic mentors have commented on how much they grew through the experience, especially through their one-on-one sessions with high-risk students. The role is not a formal counseling role, but has similarities that can be especially helpful for graduate students who will be entering helping professions.

Please contact Rick Muthiah (rmuthiah@georgefox.edu) if you have questions.

The Hadlock Student Center will have modified hours during winter break.

Here are our hours and closures:

• Dec. 18-19: Closed
• Dec. 20-23: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Dec. 24 to Jan. 2: Closed
• Jan. 3-7: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Jan. 8: Closed
• Jan. 9: 2 to 8 p.m.
• Jan. 10: Normal hours resume

The weight room will be closed 8 a.m. to noon on Jan. 7 for deep cleaning and maintenance.

Please contact Angel Glockling at aglockling@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Faculty, staff, students, vendors and visitors across all campus locations must use face coverings as required by state guidelines. You can read the full face-covering policy here.

Masks, face coverings, or face shields are currently required for:

• All indoor public campus spaces (e.g., classrooms, offices, hallways, meeting rooms, etc.) unless the individual is alone in an individual private workspace defined by OHA as an indoor space within a public or private workplace used for work by one individual at a time. It must be enclosed on all sides with walls from floor to ceiling and with a closed door. Note: Face coverings are required in all cubicle and open workspaces.
• In the Bruin Den, Canyon Commons or Bridge Cafe you may remove your face covering ONLY if you are actively eating.

The university has worked hard to follow CDC and OHA guidance through the pandemic, but we recognize there will be a variety of personal perspectives on how our campus should transition back to pre-pandemic life. We ask that, as members of a Christ-centered community, we treat one another with kindness and grace, particularly when our views differ from one another.

Be well and stay safe!

Questions? Contact the COT (cot@georgefox.edu) or HR (hr@georgefox.edu).

We challenge you to choose joy today.
Practice joy.
Know joy.

It’s possible to experience it even in difficult times. Be inspired to seek joy and live it here and now.

Be well.

Questions? Contact Human Resources at hr@georgefox.edu.

The Finance office will be closed Dec. 24 through Jan. 2 for Christmas break. Deposits that need to have a December 2021 date must be brought to our office no later than 10 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 23. If it arrives later, it will go into a deposit for January 2022.

Please look around your desks and file cabinets to see if there are any lingering items that need to go to the bank. If you are taking extra time off during the Christmas/New Year holiday, please send your deposits over before you leave.

If you have any questions about deposits, please contact Heather Groenlund at ext. 2173. Thank you, and have a very Merry Christmas!

Due to the low staffing at the Portland Center, Mail Services is encouraging you to have your packages delivered to the Newberg campus. They will then be brought to you by the campus courier on Tuesday and Thursday. Please use the following shipping address: 414 N. Meridian St., Newberg, OR 97132.

If you have any questions, please contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.

Ready to earn some money? Plant Services has openings in its spring semester crews for both carpentry and grounds. Enrolled students can apply in Handshake for this opportunity!

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

Have a December birthday? The Office of the Provost would like to wish you a very Happy Birthday!

If you have a birthday in December, please stop by the academic affairs office on the second floor of Hoover (HVR 230) tomorrow (Thursday) or Friday, Dec. 17, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to pick up your birthday treat. Portland Center employees may pick up their treat at the front desk.

Questions?  Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

If you plan to leave your vehicle on campus over Christmas break, please make arrangements with Campus Public Safety. You will need to fill out a form, leave your keys at the Campus Public Safety office, and park in a designated lot.

If you have any questions, please contact us at 503-554-2090 or campussafety@georgefox.edu.

Would you like to know more about working in a helping profession? Come to the BSW info session on Thursday, Jan. 27, from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. in Roberts 215. Donuts will be provided!

At the session, you will be able to learn more about social work as a major and the professional opportunities that having a bachelor’s degree in social work offers.

Contact Kim Rapp (rappk@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Counteract the stress of finals week by taking intentional time for self care! During Mindfulness Wednesday this week, University Recreation is offering yoga, meditation, and mindfulness classes from 1 to 4 p.m. Sign up for the meditation and mindfulness classes with this link, and sign up for the yoga classes here.

Other activities for Mindfulness Wednesday will include free kombucha on tap, tote bag painting, prayer from campus pastors, and more!

Contact Kara Holcombe (kholcombe@georgefox.edu) or Angel Glockling (aglockling@georgefox.edu) for more details.

Thinking about studying abroad next year? If so, it’s time to apply! Applications can be found at the Center for Study Abroad website.

Applications are due by Jan. 14, 2022.

Contact Lynn Scott (lscott@georgefox.edu) or David Martinez (dmartinez@georgefox.edu) with any questions.