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Sign up for retirement consultations with Phillip Carbajal, our dedicated retirement specialist. These on-site and virtual appointment days will provide you with an opportunity for a personalized one-on-one meeting.

You may also reach out to Phillip and schedule a virtual appointment at a time that may be more convenient for you. Here are upcoming appointment options:

• Tuesday, May 21, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  Location: Virtual
• Thursday, June 20, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  Location: Hoover 250

To schedule an in-person or virtual appointment, please use this link. You can also contact Phillip directly at 360-953-4841 or phillip.carbajal@nationwide.com.

The Bruin Community Pantry is looking for plant donations to spruce up the entrance of the food bank. Please consider donating one or more of the following items: flowering plants, tomato plants, fertilizer, and planting soil.

Items can be dropped off at the food bank at Lewis Apartment #1.

Questions? Please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwithers@georgefox.edu.

The Bruin Community Pantry is in need of grocery bags – plastic, paper or reusable.

You can drop them off at the food bank during our hours of operation:

• Monday: Noon to 5 p.m.
• Tuesday: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Wednesday: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Thursday: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Or, you can drop them off in the student life office in Hadlock.

Thank you!

Questions? Contact Jere Witherspoon at jwithers@georgefox.edu.

The Virtual Learning Center is open for the summer. We look forward to helping you with writing consultations or academic coaching. The VLC offers 50-minute appointments over Zoom or Asynchronous.

Be sure to schedule your appointment. To do so, go to the TracCloud icon on your Canvas dashboard or go to traccloud.georgefox.edu.

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at vlc@georgefox.edu or contact Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu.

Save the date! We are excited to invite you to a special retirement webinar tailored specifically for women from 10 to 11 a.m. this Thursday, May 23. The webinar will focus on addressing the unique financial challenges that women often encounter as they plan for retirement.

The event will provide valuable insights and guidance on various aspects of retirement planning, including envisioning your retirement, setting income goals, considering potential medical and long-term care needs, and leaving a meaningful legacy.

Register here today! Feel free to reach out to Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Providence members: Here are your LifeBalance featured deals for May.

• Red, White and Blues Half Marathon & 10K Run/Walk: Race on June 29 and save 20% off registration fees.
• Studio 15: Save $10 off all services at Studio 15.
• Rare Earth Adventures: Enjoy 15% off any trip or camp that is already scheduled.
• Bass Pro Shops: Save $15 on $100, $30 on $200, and more
• Cabela’s: Shopping for Father’s Day? Save $15 on $100, $30 on $200, and more
• Sonos: Score a new speaker for the summer and save 15% off purchases.

Taking care of your mental health is crucial for your overall well-being, particularly when you’re juggling a busy schedule and feel like you have no time for yourself. Join us in exploring seven effective strategies to protect and enhance your mental health.

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 3. 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 2024 Summer Term. Register on MyGeorgeFox this week to save your spot!

Mark your calendar to attend a lunch and learn webinar about Providence Care Management this Tuesday, May 21, at noon. The Providence Care Management team, consisting of registered nurses, social workers, clinical support coordinators, and technicians, is dedicated to helping you understand your health better so you can take an active role in improving it.

Whether you need help understanding a new diagnosis or navigating long-term health issues, Providence Care Management is here to assist.

Care Management services are open to all Providence Health Plan members and available at no cost. Participation is voluntary, and declining/opting-out may be done upon contact with your case manager or by contacting Providence by phone at 800-662-1121 (TTY: 711) or email at caremanagement@providence.org.

Save the webinar to your calendar today!

We hope you found yesterday’s Wellness Wednesday newsletter helpful. As promised, throughout Mental Health Awareness Month, we will highlight various mental health resources available to you.

Today, we are excited to share the expanding suite of behavioral health resources offered through your Providence Health Plan. Recognizing that behavioral health requires personalized solutions for each individual, your medical plan provides a diverse range of services tailored to your unique needs. Here’s a brief overview of these offerings.

Stay tuned for many more resources this month!

– Wellness Committee

After more than 28 years of faithful service at George Fox, Jenny Getsinger, director of student accounts, is retiring – and she wants your most fun “bucket list” ideas to keep her busy and challenged during retirement.

Please complete this form to share your “bucket list” ideas and/or a note to wish her well. We will also be hosting a reception for her in the Stevens Center’s atrium on Monday, June 3, at 2 p.m. We hope to see you there!

Feel free to reach out to Marcy Nielsen at mnielsen@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Please be aware that there will be police training on campus today (Thursday) at the Edwards residence hall. This gives their team an opportunity to work in a multiple-story building and practice teamwork and standard procedures.

Expect to hear occasional pops as well as staged “fights.” If you have any questions, contact Lisa Leslie at lleslie@georgefox.edu.

Join your colleagues and coworkers for our employee worship gatherings this summer, where you can enjoy singing, devotionals, prayer and fellowship with colleagues in a relaxed setting.

These gatherings aim to provide an opportunity to worship together while promoting unity among our employees through our shared commitment to Jesus Christ. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, May 28, Tuesday, June 25, and Tuesday, July 23, from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m.

Our May 28 worship gathering will be happening in Canyon Commons 103. For more information, contact Joe Thouvenel at jthouvenel@georgefox.edu or Debrianna Debolt at ddebolt@georgefox.edu.

Please stop by Canyon Commons 103 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. today (Wednesday) as we say goodbye to Dr. Dave Cimbora, who is leaving George Fox to serve as provost at Samford University in Alabama.

Though we are sad to see him go, the Wellness Enterprise and the Office of Academic Affairs hope you will join us to thank Dave for his great work here, and send him off in style.

Feel free to reach out to Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Come help us build our beautiful hanging baskets that adorn the quad! Lots of artistic license is encouraged, and many plants are available for the artists’ pallet.

The event will begin at 8 a.m. this morning (Wednesday) and last until approximately noon. Please drop in as your time allows during those hours. We will be meeting at the Plant Services/Thomas Center building at 1101 Villa Road.

Tables, and a few chairs, will be set up in our lower yard. All basket-building materials and tools will be provided. We are looking forward to seeing all of you there!

Please contact Nathan McDaniel at 503-554-2063 with any questions. Thank you!

Missing music this summer? Come sing through some major works and octavos as part of the music department’s “Summer Sings!” series.

We will meet on Tuesday, May 28, to sing through Schubert’s Mass in G; on Tuesday, June 25, to sing through Frostiana by Randall Thompson; and on Tuesday, July 16, to sing through Vivaldi’s Gloria. Each session will meet from 7 to 8:15 p.m. in Ross 208.

These sessions are open to all regardless of skill level. Hope you’ll come sing with us!

Contact Danielle Warner at dwarner@georgefox.edu with any questions.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and to support our employee community, we present the Wellness Wednesday newsletter. In it, you’ll find comprehensive information about our extensive mental health resources and other valuable tools to enhance your well-being.

Join us for another walking challenge at the end of the month, a perfect opportunity to boost your physical and emotional well-being. More information about the walk can be found in the newsletter.

Additionally, we’ll be sharing and highlighting various mental health resources through The Daily Bruin this month, so stay tuned for these insightful updates.

As summer approaches, let’s make self-care a priority by engaging with these resources and nurturing our well-being for a rejuvenating season ahead.

– Wellness Committee

Starting this Monday, May 20, the food bank will be open on Mondays from noon to 5 p.m. Check out the Bruin Community Pantry website for more information.

Dr. Dave Cimbora has accepted the position of provost at Samford University in Alabama. Though we are sad to see him go, the Wellness Enterprise and the Office of Academic Affairs hope you will join us this Wednesday, May 15, to thank Dave for his great work here at George Fox, and send him off in style.

Please stop by Canyon Commons 103 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Wednesday to celebrate with Dave and wish him well!

Feel free to reach out to Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Come help us build our beautiful hanging baskets that adorn the quad! Lots of artistic license is encouraged, and many plants are available for the artists’ pallet.

The event will begin at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15, and last until approximately noon. Please drop in as your time allows during those hours. We will be meeting at the Plant Services/Thomas Center building at 1101 Villa Road.

Tables, and a few chairs, will be set up in our lower yard. All basket-building materials and tools will be provided. We are looking forward to seeing all of you there!

Please contact Nathan McDaniel at 503-554-2063 with any questions. Thank you!