The Daily Bruin

Our senior kinesiology majors will be presenting their research from 12:45 to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 9 in Roberts 117. If you are interested in what the kinesiology program has to offer, or are curious about the major, this is a great time to meet professors, students and alumni. Following the presentations we will have light snacks and community time.

Some study topics include:

• Barriers to Exercise in the Newberg Area
• Ruckings’ Effect on Running Performance
• Weight Training vs. Running Effects on Body Composition

Would you like to sell your art at the Christmas Extravaganza Holiday Hangout on Thursday, Dec. 4? It only costs $10 to rent a table to sell your art to students, staff and the local community.

This year, Holiday Hangout is combining with the Christmas Extravaganza, which will feature a tree-lighting ceremony, carriage rides and lots of other fun activities. The art market will take place in Klages with tables for students and staff to sell their work. This event is attended by students, staff and Newberg locals, so all tables will receive lots of traffic.

Fill out this form to rent a table.

Do you want your student employment paycheck to be deposited in your bank account automatically on payday? Come by the People and Culture office to sign up for direct deposit before you leave for Christmas break!

Fill out this form and bring either a voided check or a printed direct deposit form from your bank with your name, account number, and routing number. Many banks have these forms available to print through their online banking websites. If you can’t make it into our office, you can sign up using our Paperwork Drop Box.

If you aren’t able to sign up for direct deposit, remember that your paycheck will be in the mailroom unless you have put in a request with Mail Services to have your mail forwarded. Be sure to update your mailing address in MyGeorgeFox under the Profile tile if this is the case.

Questions? Contact our payroll team at payroll@georgefox.edu.

All are invited to join us for a Graduate Research Symposium featuring Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) students this Wednesday, Dec. 3, from 5 to 7 p.m. in Canyon Commons. Come hear students present their research in a symposium-style doctoral defense.

The DMSc program was created in response to the growing need for healthcare leaders, especially in rural, underserved, and international communities. Our students’ work is rooted in service and leadership, with special emphasis on global health and humanitarian initiatives. As part of their coursework, they participated in a service trip to Costa Rica and the greater Pacific Northwest.

We invite you to attend, learn about their exciting research, ask questions, and engage with our students. We look forward to seeing you there!

Contact CJ Lobato at clobato@georgefox.edu with any questions.

If you haven’t done so already, take this brief survey on student engagement with politics for the chance to win a $50 or $25 Amazon gift card!

There will be multiple winners, and all responses will be anonymized after winners are contacted. The survey will close on Wednesday, Dec. 3, and winners will be contacted by Friday, Dec. 5.

Swing by the Bruin Bookstore or visit us online to take advantage of our Cyber Monday 30% off sale! Come by the store between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. – or visit our online site 24/7 – to save 30% on your favorite Bruin gear!

Please note the accelerated payroll deadlines for December. Due to Christmas break, we will have fewer days to process the December payroll. Please have all check requests submitted and approved by Monday, Dec. 8.

Employees with timesheets that span Nov. 16 to Dec. 15 should forecast their hours, lock and have their timesheets approved by Dec. 8. Automated emails will be sent according to these accelerated deadlines.

Regular employee and student timesheets can be locked at the end of the month as usual. The student payday will be on Monday, Dec. 15, and the regular employee payday will be on Tuesday, Dec. 23.

Questions? Contact the payroll team at payroll@georgefox.edu.

Please note the change of hours at the Hadlock Student Center over the Thanksgiving holiday:

• Today (Wednesday): 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Tomorrow (Thursday) through Saturday, Nov. 29: Closed
• Sunday, Nov. 30: 2 to 10 p.m.

The holiday season is here. It’s a time for travel, celebration and connection. Whether you’re spending time with family and friends or taking time to recharge at home, Providence Health Plan wants to help you feel your best all season long with a variety of care options.

From virtual visits to urgent care, Providence Health Plan helps you get the care you need whenever you need it.

• ProvRN: Have a question? Speak with a registered nurse anytime, any day. It’s an easy first step to find out if you need in-person care. Have your member ID ready and call 503-574-6520 or 800-700-0481 (TTY 711). Available 24/7.
• *ExpressCare Virtual: Appointments at your fingertips! With ExpressCare Virtual, you can get on-demand care within minutes through your tablet, smartphone or computer to treat conditions like a cold, rash, pink eye and more. Available seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• *ExpressCare Clinics: Need care now? Get same-day, in-person appointments when your regular provider isn’t available to treat common conditions like colds, stomach aches and more. Available seven days a week at convenient locations.
• Primary Care: Your go-to for all things health. Your Primary Care Provider (PCP) is your partner in health and is the provider you see most often. Visit them for check-ups, managing chronic conditions, screenings and more.
• Urgent Care: Quick care when you need it. Urgent care is available when you can’t wait for a primary care appointment for minor injuries, cuts, burns, sprains, imaging and more. Find an urgent care near you at providencehealthplan.com/findaprovider.
• Emergency Care: Serious symptoms? When you need immediate care for something life-threatening, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

Not sure where you should go for care? Check out this flyer to help you find the best option based on cost and your symptoms.

*ExpressCare Virtual and ExpressCare Clinic services are no cost with most plans. High-deductible health plan members must first meet their plan deductible, then services are covered in full.

We will have normal hours through tomorrow’s (Wednesday’s) lunch in the main dining room. Tomorrow’s dinner service will close early at 6 p.m. If you ordered meals for the break, please pick them up before 5 p.m.

Bridge Cafe and Maker’s Market: Closing early tomorrow at 1:30 p.m.

Holiday closure: All locations will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 27-28.

Weekend re-opening: We will reopen on Saturday, Nov. 29, for brunch and dinner, operating with shortened hours.

For the most up-to-date schedule, please check our Instagram or visit georgefox.cafebonappetit.com.

The jazz ensemble is currently seeking new members with experience on saxophone, trombone, bass (electric or upright) and trumpet for the spring semester.

Did you play in your high school wind ensemble or jazz ensemble and want to join the university jazz ensemble? We have vacancies that we would love to see filled!

Contact director Nathanael Ankeny at nankeny@georgefox.edu if you’re interested in joining.

The Department of Art and Design is launching its sixth photo contest to remember John Bennett. John impacted our community for nearly 15 years until his passing in 2017.

If you are a current or former student of George Fox, submit your best “It’s All About the Light” photograph via this link.

The contest will close on Monday, Dec. 1. This year, three winners will receive gift certificates for ThinkTank camera bags.

Contact Adam Long at along@georgefox.edu for more information.

Are you ready to decorate for the Christmas season? While the use of artificial trees is encouraged, live Christmas trees may be used if the following specifications and safety rules are strictly followed.

Guidelines for Live Christmas Trees

• Registration: You must register your live tree prior to its arrival on campus via this registration form.
• Location: Live trees are not permitted in individual offices or residential living spaces.
• Placement: Trees may not block means of egress (hallways, doors or emergency doors). They must also be kept three or more feet away from heaters, radiators and other heat sources.
• Watering: Please check your tree’s water level daily and keep the tree stand full of fresh water at all times.
• Lights: Christmas tree lights must be turned off before leaving the office or every evening in residence halls.
• Sensitivity: Please be aware that live trees may cause sensitivity issues for some individuals.
• Removal deadline: Live trees must be removed before winter break (Dec. 12 for student areas and Dec. 23 for offices).
• Other decorations: For other decorating, follow these general safety guidelines. Take care to use UL-approved lights and never use open flames or candles.

Thank you for helping us ensure a safe festive environment! If you have any questions, contact Kim Knoernschild, our environmental health and safety specialist, at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.

The university community is invited to a special worship chapel this morning (Tuesday) in Bauman Auditorium. Our worship ensemble and choir will be performing from 10:50 to 11:50 a.m. Please join us!

All are welcome, and it’s a great way to get some chapel credit toward the end of the year.

FoxLink is our new online hub that connects students with alumni and industry professionals for networking and mentorship. It’s a powerful way for your students to find guidance and connect with alumni in their field who have already “raised their hand” to help.

The platform is secure, exclusive to our community and designed to make trusted connections easy.

Sign up at foxlink.georgefox.edu today, select “Faculty/Staff” and explore it for yourself!

For questions and resources to share with students, reach out to Britnee Ely at bely@georgefox.edu.

For the month of November, the George Fox chapter of the Network of Enlightened Women is hosting a fundraiser for With Love Oregon. This nonprofit provides resources for families with foster or adopted children.

Please consider donating toys or making a financial donation. If you’re interested in contributing, reach out to Zoe Fortner at zfortner24@georgefox.edu.

Please note the accelerated payroll deadlines for December. Due to Christmas break, we will have fewer days to process the December payroll. Please have all check requests submitted and approved by Monday, Dec. 8.

Employees with timesheets that span Nov. 16 to Dec. 15 should forecast their hours, lock and have their timesheets approved by Dec. 8. Automated emails will be sent according to these accelerated deadlines.

Regular employee and student timesheets can be locked at the end of the month as usual. The student payday will be on Monday, Dec. 15, and the regular employee payday will be on Tuesday, Dec. 23.

Questions? Contact the Payroll Team at payroll@georgefox.edu.

Come visit the Bruin Bookstore to take advantage of these sales, in store or online. Happy Thanksgiving!

• Nov. 23 through Dec. 1: 20% off Owala water bottles and 25% off OnHand and Belkin accessories
• Nov. 25: Airpods 4 for $79
• Online only Nov. 28 through Dec. 1: Black Friday sale, 20% off one item, 25% off two items, 30% off three items.