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Pinches.<\/p>\n<p>With additional support from the Academic Affairs Office, we are thrilled to open even more spots for participation in this initiative. Join us as we cultivate a common language around vocation to enrich our teaching, mentoring and community life.<\/p>\n<p>Register by <strong>Friday, Jan. 23<\/strong>. Click <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSe1pvi57ttWPlepSIlUXMD-74ugv12_CAfZ1ZYNEiyou12S7A\/viewform?usp=header\">here<\/a> to register. All participants receive a complimentary paperback copy of the book and a $150 stipend upon completion of the program requirements.<\/p>\n<p>Program requirements include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Attendance at a kickoff meeting and wrap-up meeting (dates TBD)<\/li>\n<li>Active engagement with an assigned small discussion group for three meetings over the course of the semester<\/li>\n<li>Posting at least one reflective entry for each of the book&#8217;s three sections in an online Canvas discussion forum<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Contact Bob Harder at <a href=\"mailto:bharder@georgefox.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bharder@georgefox.edu<\/a>\u00a0with any questions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you looking for a deeper way to connect with colleagues and explore the heart of your work at George Fox? 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