The Daily Bruin

Whether you are interested in learning the fundamentals of acting or sharpening your current acting skill-set, our THEA 205: Acting Studio is designed to take your work as an actor to the next level of excellence.

Students will engage in fun acting games, the performance of scenes, the study of acting theories, and critical analysis of performance throughout the semester. Come join the fun! All are welcome.

Questions? Contact Rhett Luedtke at rluedtke@georgefox.edu.

Last week we started a new Wellness Wednesday series focusing on ergonomics. We talked about three ergonomic zones, and we shared some helpful and safe lifting techniques. This week, we want to share some important tips on how to have a safe and ergonomic workstation.

Find out if you are in the right zone at your desk and how you can improve your comfort level at your workstation.

Next week, we will show you how to do simple exercises to help you feel better at your desk.

Be in the right zone and be safe!

Questions? Contact HR at hr@georgefox.edu

Tomorrow (Thursday), between 1 and 2 p.m., the analytics and foresight department will offer its first weekly “office hour” session via Zoom.

If you have data-related questions, we’ll be available for an hour on Thursdays at 1 p.m. to offer our assistance. This is an open format; we will do our best to assist you during this time and provide guidance on next steps, if necessary.

Questions? Contact Tyler Susmilch at tsusmilch@georgefox.edu.

More vaccinations are available in Newberg. No appointment is necessary, and both the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are being offered.

Where: Vaccination clinic right next to the Wednesday Market (in the alleyway, between Ulfora and Coffee Cat)
When: Wednesday, 4 to 8 p.m.

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

The Bridge Cafe is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. all summer. Feel free to join us on the patio for lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Following are our weekly specials.

• Monday-Wednesday: Tacos, burritos and salads
• Thursday-Friday: Wood-fired pizzas
• Weekly Special: House-made bacon-wrapped hot dog with choice of toppings, chips and a drink for $7

We accept cash, credit, debit and department charges. Questions? Contact Jason Rosvall at jrosvall@georgefox.edu.

With fewer people on campus, the university will be locking bins to reduce waste fees. The following locations’ trash bins will remain open:

• Canyon Commons
• Hiebert House
• North Street Annex
• Roberts Center
• Stevens Center
• Brandt Hall
• Winters Apartments

Note: Roy Apartments, Willcuts and Woolman Apartments will remain open through May and then be locked.

The recycling bins that will stay open are located at:

• Canyon Commons
• North Street Annex
• Roberts Center
• Stevens Center
• Thomas Center

If you have any questions or have a large number of items to be recycled, please contact the Plant Services office at ext. 2010. Thank you!

This Thursday, May 20, between 1 and 2 p.m., the analytics and foresight department will offer its first weekly “office hour” session via Zoom.

If you have data-related questions, we’ll be available for an hour on Thursdays at 1 p.m. to offer our assistance. This is an “open-format;” we will do our best to assist you during this time and provide guidance on next steps, if necessary.

Questions? Contact Tyler Susmilch at tsusmilch@georgefox.edu.

We hope you had a restful weekend. Please don’t forget to stay hydrated during this warm and sunny season.

There are still free water bottles available in the Human Resources office while supplies last. Please stop by; we are open from Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. Be well!

Are you interested in being a Peer Advisor next semester? If you’ve been thinking about applying, now is the time to make it happen! Take a look at the job description, then complete an application. We are looking for a few more committed students!

Peer Advisors play an integral role in assisting new students’ transition to George Fox. They assist with Welcome Weekend and a new co-curricular “Bruin Adventure” program designed to engage the heart, mind and soul of each new student as they learn in community with their neighbors.

Check out the FAQs page for more information about the fall 2021 plans.

Contact Rick Muthiah (rmuthiah@georgefox.edu) with questions.

Campus Recreation is offering its School of Rock class this month, free of charge for George Fox students and employees! We have just opened up more spots for our 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. session. To register, go here.

School of Rock covers the basics of rock-climbing techniques, movements and skills. Looking to take your climbing knowledge to the next level? This course is perfect for you! Join our skilled and professionally certified instructors to learn more about how to climb better and how to refine your skills.

New to climbing? No problem! Have you been climbing for awhile? This course is also perfect for you! We will cover footwork, basic and intermediate movement techniques, handhold positioning, climbing terminology, body positioning, and much more! Want personalized coaching? This is also a great opportunity to get some of that.

This course has four sessions, one hour each night. Please plan to come for all of them, if possible.

Here are the dates:

• Tuesday, May 18
• Thursday, May 20
• Tuesday, May 25
• Thursday, May 27

Have any questions? Please reach out to Austin at ashirazi17@georgefox.edu.

Take a break today (Friday) and enjoy lunch on the George Fox University marketing team! Our video team is looking for three to five students in the same bubble to participate in an outdoor shoot at the food carts between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

If you and your bubble are interested, let us know in the survey here. 

If you have questions, feel free to reach out to Jake Thiessen at jthiessen@georgefox.edu.

The end of the fiscal year is approaching! With that in mind, we would like to let you know of a few requirements for year-end purchases and check requests:

• All Purchase Requisitions/PO’s for this fiscal year will need to be entered by May 31, 2021.
• Those goods and services on Requisitions/PO’s will need to be physically received/completed by June 30, 2021.
• Goods and services received after June 30, 2021, will be charged to the 2021-22 fiscal year.
• Any non-employee check requests received after June 30, 2021, will be charged to the 2021-22 fiscal year as well.
• All academic admins: Please submit anything you have for processing before you leave for the summer.

Questions? Contact Accounts Payable at accountspayable@georgefox.edu.

This Thursday, May 20, between 1 and 2 p.m., the analytics and foresight department will offer its first weekly “office hour” session via Zoom.

If you have data-related questions, we’ll be available for an hour on Thursdays at 1 p.m. to offer our assistance. This is an “open-format;” we will do our best to assist you during this time and provide guidance on next steps, if necessary.

Questions? Contact Tyler Susmilch at tsusmilch@georgefox.edu.

The end of the fiscal year is approaching! With that in mind, we would like to let you know of a few requirements for year-end purchases and check requests:

• All Purchase Requisitions/PO’s for this fiscal year will need to be entered by May 31, 2021.
• Those goods and services on Requisitions/PO’s will need to be physically received/completed by June 30, 2021.
• Goods and services received after June 30, 2021, will be charged to the 2021-22 fiscal year.
• Any non-employee check requests received after June 30, 2021, will be charged to the 2021-22 fiscal year as well.
• All academic administrators: Please submit anything you have for processing before you leave for the summer.

Questions? Contact Patrick Culligan at pculligan@georgefox.edu.

The Office of the Provost would like to wish you a very happy birthday! If you have a birthday in May, please stop by the Academic Affairs Office (AAO) on the first floor of the Stevens Center today 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.

Take a break tomorrow (Friday) and enjoy lunch on the George Fox University marketing team! Our video team is looking for three to five students in the same bubble to participate in an outdoor shoot at the food carts between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. tomorrow.

If you and your bubble are interested, let us know in the survey here. 

If you have questions, feel free to reach out to Jake Thiessen at jthiessen@georgefox.edu.

If your contract ends soon and/or you will not be on campus through the summer, please bring over any cash or checks before you leave.

Please look around your desks and file cabinets to see if there are any lingering items that need to be deposited. Checks dated prior to June 30, 2020, must be deposited in the current fiscal year.

Questions about deposits? Contact Heather Groenlund (503-554-2173). Thank you and have a great summer!

Recent George Fox graduates are eligible to purchase a Hadlock Student Center membership for summer 2021. A membership is required to use the Hadlock Student Center facility, but no membership is needed in order to rent outdoor equipment during the summer. Summer memberships are $75 and valid through Aug. 25, 2021.

Students that are continuing for the fall semester will continue to maintain access to the Hadlock Student Center at no additional cost. Students do not need to be enrolled in summer classes to use the facility.

Summer hours will extend through Wednesday, Aug. 25. Summer hours are 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Hadlock will be closed Saturdays and Sundays throughout the summer, as well as Memorial Day.

If you are a student who has graduated and would like to set up a time to purchase a membership, please contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu. Spouses of recent graduates and spouses of current students are also eligible to purchase a membership.

Employees continue to have access to the Hadlock Student Center during the summer at no additional cost. Employee spouses and dependents ages 18 to 26 are eligible for free memberships as well, and dependents ages 12 to 17 are also now eligible to use the facilities alongside parents or guardians.

Summer hours will extend through Wednesday, Aug. 25. Summer hours are 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Hadlock will be closed Saturdays and Sundays throughout the summer, as well as Memorial Day.

If you have any questions, please contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

Phase II is open to all George Fox students who are working this summer only. (Phase II is not open to staff, employees or parents.) If you are interested, please stop by the Thomas Center this week (May 11-14) between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Check in at the Plant Services office when you arrive so that we can direct you to what is available. If there are six people in the custodial bay, you will be directed to wait outside the custodial bay (outside the building) for your turn.

As always, please leave the tables organized. This makes the experience of “shopping” easier for everyone. Questions can be directed to the Plant Services Office at ext. 2010.

Thank you!