The Daily Bruin

Tomorrow and Wednesday, April 6-7, are the dates for the university’s evaluation visit from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Each of our campus communities is invited to an open forum to share George Fox experiences with the evaluation team. They will have questions and a time for your comments. The forums are on Zoom; following are details on your time and link.

Students: Wednesday, April 7, 11 a.m., at this Zoom link or by phone at 253-215-8782, Meeting ID: 82819368401 (this meeting has a waiting room enabled).

For more information, please contact Linda Samek, accreditation liaison officer, at lsamek@georgefox.edu.

Tomorrow and Wednesday, April 6-7, are the dates for the university’s evaluation visit from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Each of our campus communities is invited to an open forum to share George Fox experiences with the evaluation team. They will have questions and a time for your comments. The forums are on Zoom; following are details on your time and link.

Staff: Tuesday, April 6, noon, at this Zoom link or by phone at 253-215-8782, Meeting ID: 82419667636 (this meeting has a waiting room enabled).

Faculty: Tuesday, April 6, at 3 p.m., at this Zoom link or by phone at 253-215-8782, Meeting ID: 82346586752 (this meeting has a waiting room enabled).

For more information, please contact Linda Samek, accreditation liaison officer, at lsamek@georgefox.edu.

Disability & Accessibility Services would like to recommend a podcast, entitled “Creating Successful Learning Experiences for Students Who Identify as Neurodiverse,” given by Dr. Siva priya Santhanam.

If you want to learn more about neurodiverse individuals’ experiences, such as those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and more, this a great introduction. The podcast also includes some attainable adjustments that can be made to classes or experiences before they start to make them more accessible to all individuals.

Want to discuss this further? Join a follow-up conversation with DAS on Wednesday, April 14, from 11 a.m. to noon on Zoom. We’ll discuss the podcast and brainstorm ways to make classes and other campus experiences more accessible to neurodiverse individuals.

Questions? Contact Andrea Byerley at abyerley@georgefox.edu.

Are you experiencing Achilles tendon pain? Have you ever been diagnosed with Achilles tendinopathy and still having trouble? If so, you may qualify to participate in the Achilles Tendon Research study conducted by the doctor of physical therapy department.

Research will be conducted on Wednesday April 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. in Roberts Center’s Room 202.

Please email eboon19@georgefox.edu for more information and sign-up details.

Spouses and dependents of employees are now permitted to use the Hadlock Student Center, effective since late last week. If a spouse or adult dependent has a George Fox ID card, they need to login to MyGeorgeFox on their personal account and sign this year’s waiver.

If a spouse or adult dependent needs an ID card, they must email the IT Help Desk (servicedesk@georgefox.edu) to request one and a login to MyGeorgeFox. Once the waiver is completed and the spouse or adult dependent has a valid ID, they will be able to use the Hadlock Student Center.

Spouses and adult dependents are able to participate in most programs and services that Hadlock offers, such as exercise classes and the climbing wall, with the exception of outdoor recreation trips and activities at this time.

For details on dependents 12 to 17 years of age, please see below, as our normal policy still applies. Dependents under the age of 12 are not permitted access at this time (with the exception of Family Days).

Here is our policy for family and dependents of employees:

• Full-time university employees can request a George Fox ID card for a spouse or dependent (aged 18 to 26) by emailing the IT Help Desk (servicedesk@georgefox.edu)
  • Spouses and dependents are not allowed to use the employee’s ID card for entrance
• A dependent is defined as a member of the household who is claimed as a dependent on the employee’s tax return
• Dependents aged 12 to 17 can use the HSC while directly supervised by a parent/guardian although they are not required to obtain a George Fox ID card
• Dependents under the age of 18 need to have a completed guest waiver on file prior to utilizing the facility

Questions? Contact AJ Heil (aheil@georgefox.edu).

If you missed the all-employee meeting from Wednesday, March 24, it is now available for viewing on MyGeorgeFox.

Click on “Employee Resources” and then click the “Community Meeting” link. The password “SpringAEM21!” is required in order to view the recording.

Questions? Contact Melissa Terry (terrym@georgefox.edu).

The provost’s and president’s offices have declared the undergrad drive-through commencement this year to be an all-hands-on-deck event. We need about 200 people (spread across several shifts) to help create a celebratory commencement experience for our undergraduates May 1-2.

Your responsibilities will include making sure cars travel the route safely and efficiently, and of course, cheering on our grads throughout the parade route!

If you will not be working commencement as part of your main job responsibilities, please consider signing up for a time slot or two by Monday, April 19, to participate in the commencement drive-through festivities. More details will be provided after you sign up.

This is compensable time. Non-exempt hourly employees should log hours worked and may either take time off in lieu of hours worked on May 1 or 2, that week (taken before May 7) with permission of your supervisor, or receive additional straight time or overtime for total hours worked that week. Exempt employees may flex their schedule and take time in lieu that week with the approval of their supervisor.

Undergraduate faculty will receive separate instructions on where to greet their grads according to this department drive-through schedule.

A huge thanks in advance from the Commencement Planning Committee!

Questions? Write the provost’s office at officeoftheprovost@georgefox.edu.

Go on a virtual career trek to Providence, one of the largest healthcare providers in the region, this Thursday, April 8, from 11 a.m. to noon. Come learn about clinical and non-clinical jobs in one of the fastest-growing industries!

This is perfect for most majors and for both grad and undergrad students. In addition to nursing and social work, there are a lot of behind-the-scenes positions that are needed to make a large organization like this be successful.

What to expect? A company overview, panel with employees from various departments, discussion about any internships and entry-level job opportunities, plus plenty of time for Q&A. Click here to register. 

Questions? Contact Colleen Sump (csump@georgefox.edu).

Are you a first-generation college student? The IRC wants to know more about you and how to best support you in your college career!

Please fill out this survey so we can get to know you better! All responses submitted by Thursday, April 8, will come with a free “First-Gen” T-shirt.

Thank you!

Questions? Contact Victoria Prieto (vprieto17@georgefox.edu).

Do you need the right gear to participate in HR’s Steps for Success this month? Maybe new tennis shoes? Or another cool headband? Fear not! The Adidas employee store would be happy to help outfit you.

Download the Adidas pass, grab a co-worker, and jog on over to the employee store to check out their savings. The pass is valid until Thursday, April 15, so you still have plenty of time to stock up and meet your monthly fitness goals.

Please note: Walk-ins welcome, reservations recommended.

Questions? Contact Sara Reamy (sreamy@georgefox.edu).

When your enrollment time opens, log into MyGeorgeFox.

• Click “Manage Classes”
• Click “Shopping Cart” on the left menu
• Select “2021 Fall Term”
• Check all of the boxes on the left of the classes you want to enroll in
• An “enroll” button will appear in the top right corner
  • When your enrollment time opens, click it
• Follow the prompts to complete your enrollment
• Don’t forget to go back to your “Shopping Cart” on the left menu again to enroll for the “2022 Spring Term”

To find your enrollment time, log into MyGeorgeFox.

• Click “Manage Classes”
• On the left menu, click “Open Enrollment Dates”
• Select “2021 Fall Term”
• Your enrollment time will be stated under “Appointment Begins”
  • The rest of the information on the page can be ignored
  • The important part is the date and time listed under the “Appointment Begins;” this is the time that you will be able to enroll in your classes for the 2021 Fall Term and 2022 Spring Term

Questions? Contact the registrar’s office (registrar@georgefox.edu).

The School of Physical Therapy is looking for volunteers for a screening session on the skin this Wednesday, April 7, from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. in the Roberts Center.

Second-year physical therapy students, along with a medical doctor, will review your skin, checking for normal changes and any possible abnormalities. 

If you would like to volunteer, please contact Samantha Skaggs (sskaggs@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2451).  We look forward to hearing from you!

The physical therapy program is interested in the use of telehealth as a way to screen for frailty in community-dwelling older adults using the modified Physical Performance Test. The study will be taking place Monday and Wednesday afternoons through April 28 (note updated days) in the Roberts Center.

Appointments are available for one-hour time slots between 3:30 and 6 p.m.

In order to qualify for this study, you must:

• Be 60-90 years old
• Live independently or in an assisted living facility
• Be able to walk without the help of another person
• Pass a mental status exam

In order to qualify for this study, you must not:

• Have been diagnosed with a neurological condition
• Have a current illness or health issues that would make performing physical activities unsafe

If you qualify for this study, you may be asked to come to campus, where you will be asked to perform a physical performance test both in a lab setting and a telehealth setting.

Cameras will record the movement of markers that will be placed on your body, and force plates in the ground will record your foot contact during the sit-to-stand activity in the lab. Your performance during the telehealth activities will be recorded.

The testing session will last approximately one hour. If interested, please contact research staff member Lyndsay Stutzenberger (lstutzenberger@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2463).

The Hadlock Student Center will be closed today (Sunday) for Easter.

Questions? Contact AJ Heil (aheil@georgefox.edu).

Just a friendly reminder that Game Night Club will be meeting tonight (Saturday) at 7 p.m. in Hoover 102. We hope you can join us for some Jackbox, Super Smash Bros, and other games!

We’d also like to announce that Gabe Messing will be the club president for the 2021-22 school year! However, Gabe can’t do it alone, and we still need a vice president and treasurer to help run the club. These positions do not take a lot of time out of your week, so please consider volunteering for next year! 

Questions or interested in volunteering? Contact Sadie Lapiers (slapiers17@georgefox.edu).

Sign up here to join today’s Easter Egg Hunt around campus to find as many Easter eggs as you can. We’ll get started at 10 a.m.!

Prizes will be hidden inside all of them, whether it’s candy, stickers, or raffle tickets. You can also get a raffle ticket if you manage to snap a selfie with the Easter Bunny!

At noon we will hold an Easter Egg basket competition and judge in the following three categories: most creative basket, most festive basket, and most outlandish/funny basket.

Afterwards we’ll hold a raffle where you can win cool prizes and gift cards! Contact Student Activities (activities@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Sources of Strength is currently trying to become an official club on campus, and we need your help!

We would like to ask you to take 30 seconds to fill out this form. It says that you acknowledge that Sources of Strength would be beneficial to the community here at George Fox.

Sources of Strength is an upstream suicide prevention program. We help to educate students on eight aspects of health so that they may live a healthier life. We want students to feel that they have a support system during moments of crisis.

We appreciate you all for helping us better serve the students at Fox! Questions? Contact Grace Emhoff (gemhoff20@georgefox.edu).

Check out the ARC’s week 12 newsletter! This week we’re highlighting a tip about overcoming writer’s block, and a handout that will help you create a stellar thesis!

If you would like to make a writing appointment this week, please email the_arc@georgefox.edu or go to arcschedule.georgefox.edu to access our appointment page.

The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) invites all George Fox undergrad students to a fun evening of creativity in the Maker Hub!

On Friday, April 9, from 7 to 9 p.m., join us to design and create T-shirts and laser engravings. We will have limited free T-shirts and laser engraving materials on a first-come, first-served basis.

Snacks and drinks will be provided, and we will be playing a movie! Please fill out this form to sign up. Questions? Contact Elizabeth Wilson (erainville17@georgefox.edu).

We in the Resilience Builders psychology class are working on creating a mentorship program for incoming freshmen. We would love your input! Please fill out this survey!

By filling out this survey you are not committing to anything, just giving us more information! Thank you for helping us with this project!

Questions? Contact Grace Emhof (gemhoff20@georgefox.edu).

Disclaimer: These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.