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Be Wild for our Health. Check out Linfield's website dedicated to the safety and health of our community during the pandemic at linfield.edu/covid. Questions may be sent to covid19ert@linfield.edu. Please address medical questions to SHLT@linfield.edu. TOP NEWS Making their voices heard: 2020 election sees increase in student voting The percentage of Linfield University students voting in last year’s presidential election, significantly rose to 76.8% in 2020 from a rate of 62.8% in 2016. A report from the Institute for Democracy & Higher Education (IDHE), creators of the National Study of Learning, Voting, and Engagement, analyzed institutional data from Linfield and nearly 1,200 colleges and universities across the country. Linfield saw increases in both the percentage of voting-eligible students who registered to vote, as well as the voting rate of registered students. "We are proud that so many of our students were active citizens in the 2020 election," Dean of Students Jeff Mackay said. "Linfield is a place where students are encouraged to participate in their community and engage in thoughtful and respectful discourse. Our student leaders in the Associated Students of Linfield University really embraced this last fall and called on their peers to have their voice heard during the election. Kudos to them, and to all our students, for
registering to vote and for voting in such high numbers."
Read the full announcement.
COVID-19 INFORMATION
Weekly update: COVID-19 notifications and tracking for Nov. 1
For more information, visit the COVID-19 tracking webpage.
McMinnville campus Portland campus
New cases since last report: New cases since last report:
0 0
Total cases since July 1, 2021: Total cases since July 1, 2021:
49 6
OHA creates online form for questions about vaccinating youth
As the State of Oregon prepares for the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of a COVID-19
vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11, many parents and guardians have questions and concerns about
vaccinating younger children. Oregon Health Authority (OHA) wants to make sure they provide
the information needed to help families make decisions. Questions and concerns about
vaccinating kids can be submitted to OHA using this form so they can address statewide
concerns.
Understanding the latest COVID-19 booster recommendations
The Oregon Health Authority has published a set of Q&As relevant to the COVID-19 booster shot
based on CDC recommendations. This includes:
I received two doses of Moderna and/or Pfizer. Do I need a booster? Booster doses are
available for these groups at least six months after their second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna
vaccine:
People who should get a booster dose: 65 and older; 18+ living in long-term care
facilities; 50+ with underlying medical conditions, increased risk of social inequities or
disabilities (including intellectual and developmental disabilities).
People who may get a booster dose: 18+ who have underlying medical conditions,
increased risk of social inequities or disabilities (including intellectual and developmental
disabilities); 18+ who live or work in high-risk settings.
I received Johnson & Johnson. Do I need a booster?
Booster doses are recommended for everyone 18 and older, at least two months after their first
dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Does my booster dose need to be the same vaccine as I originally received?
No. All three COVID-19 vaccines are available as a booster dose for all fully vaccinated people
who are eligible. This means people can get a booster dose at any location that provides COVID-
19 vaccines, depending on advice from their healthcare provider, individual preference,
availability or convenience.
You can read the complete booster FAQ online.
UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Annual Title IX trainings - Vector Solutions
Linfield University is committed to creating a safe, secure campus that is free from
discrimination. No member of the University community shall engage in sexual misconduct or
relationship violence against another member of the University or larger community. To this end,
the university shall annually apprise its students and employees of this policy, and inform them
about the meaning, effects and consequences of sexual misconduct and relationship violence.
All employees are required to complete various annual training courses to be in compliance with
state and federal laws. These mandatory trainings are to be completed each fiscal year (July 1-
June 30). The following annual training courses will be assigned to all employees the week of
Nov. 1, 2021. These training courses are to be completed by Jan. 31, 2022.
Title IX and Sexual Harassment
Implicit Bias and Microaggression Awareness
Additional information about Title IX Compliance can be found on the Linfield Sexual Misconduct
and Relationship Violence webpage. For questions, please contact Lynn Johnson, director of
human resources, at ljohnson2@linfield.edu or 503-883-2568.
Annual Conflict of Interest Questionnaire and Disclosure
*Due for Completion Friday, November 5, 2021*
This week, select members of the Linfield Community will receive an email notification
requesting them to complete the Annual Conflict of Interest (COI) Questionnaire and Disclosure.
You will receive email from the Office of Finance and Administration if you’ve been identified to
have one or more of the following as of Fiscal Year 2021:
You’re an officer of the university or voting member of the Board of Trustees
You have supervisory authority
You hold a Linfield credit card
You have approval authority for purchases
You are a PI or CO-PI of an external grant
The email notification will provide a link to access the questionnaire to be completed online via
Etrieve. Please adhere to the deadline for completion by Friday, Nov. 5, 2021.
If you have any questions regarding this notice, you may contact Carol Stowell-Heller or Mary
Piper in the Office of Finance and Administration. This activity is an annual requirement for the
filing of the IRS Form 990 Return.
General Statement (Refer to Chapter IX.9 – Conflict of Interest in the Linfield University Employee
Handbook)
The university believes that full disclosure is an important key in preventing conflicts of interest.
The person who articulates the extent and nature of an actual or potential conflict will often be
the first to recognize and to take steps to avoid it.
It is the policy of the university to ascertain and deal with situations in which the personal
financial interests of individuals may be in conflict with the interest of the university. Therefore,
the university requires disclosure when an actual or potential conflict of interest may be present.
Fall Choir Concert on Tuesday starts
month of music events
The Linfield Concert Choir, Wildcat Men’s Glee Club
and Cascara Voce start November off on the right
note with a Fall Choir Concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday,
Nov. 2 in the Richard and Lucile Ice Auditorium in
Melrose Hall. The free event features a wide range
of selections, including excerpts from the "Requiem
in D minor" by Gabriel Fauré, "Five Hebrew Love
Songs" by Eric Whitacre, and "Carmina Burana" by Carl Orff, as well as sea chanteys, folk songs
and other popular favorites. Learn more at https://www.linfield.edu/linfield-news/nov-2021-
concerts/
Walaʻau Wednesdays begin Nov. 3
Join Hui o Lōkahi for a culturally-motivated discussion at 4:30 p.m. on the following Wednesdays
in Renshaw 104:
Nov. 3: Blood Quantum: "Hawaiian at Heart" measuring "Hawaiian-ness"
Nov. 17: Overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi, annexation, apology resolution
Dec. 1: Tourism in Hawaiʻi
If you have any questions, email hawaiileadership@linfield.edu or follow @linfield.huiolokahi
on Instagram!
Dia de los Muertos Altar on Portland campus
ASLU and Student Life are sponsoring the Dia de los Muertos Altar in the Nurses’ Lounge. You
are welcome bring pictures of your departed loved ones and add them to the altar. The altar will
be up through Nov. 4. Mexican sweet bread and hot chocolate will be available throughout the
day on Nov. 1 and 2 next to the altar.
Staff Assembly meets this Friday!
All staff should plan to join us at our Staff Assembly meeting from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5,
in Riley 201 (McMinnville) and Building 2 Conference Room (Portland). The agenda was sent
with the meeting invitation/Zoom link on Friday and can also be found on the Staff Assembly
webpage. At this meeting, we’ll hear from Gerardo Ochoa and Jennifer Ballard about our Campus
Climate Survey. A mid-meeting breakout session is also scheduled, where we will discuss current
challenges facing Linfield and how Staff Assembly can help address these. We want to hear
from you!
Tickets on sale for Nov. 12 Fall Hōʻike Fundraiser
Aloha mai kakou! Hui o Lōkahi would like to invite everyone to the Fall Ho'ike Fundraiser from
7:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12 in Richard and Lucille Ice Auditorium. This showcase includes a
number of dances that some may have seen in the previous Lu'au and Ho'ike and will be a sneak
peek of what to expect in the spring. Tickets can be purchased on University Tickets for $5 in
advance or $7 at the door. All performers are Linfield students, including those in the beginner
Sunday hula class! There will also be a table with products from Hawai'i for attendees to
purchase. Face coverings are required for all university events and proof of vaccination is
required for guests (Linfield faculty, staff and students are not required to show proof of
vaccination). Mahalo nui loa, and we hope to see everyone soon!
Fall 2022 School of Nursing Application Information Sessions
Pre-nursing students intending to apply for fall 2022 admission to the School of Nursing are
highly encouraged to attend an Application Information Session this fall. These sessions review
the application timeline, discuss how to fill out the application and answer additional questions
about the admission process. The application will be available online from Nov. 1, 2021, through
Jan. 2, 2022. These sessions will be recorded and available for viewing upon request.
4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1 via Zoom
4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21 via Zoom
Contact Erin Childers or visit Applying for Admission to the Portland Campus on the Pre-Nursing
Advising webpage for more information.
Interested in being an RA?
Interested in applying to be an RA? Learn more about applying to be an RA at 12 p.m. or 5 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 4 in the Dillin Northwest Room. If you have any questions, feel free to email
Kathleen Jensen at kjensen2@linfield.edu.
Paycom How-To's
Please review the following How-To PDFs to make sure you are up to date on the latest Paycom
processes. This will ensure your timecard entries are correctly entered and with reduce paycheck
errors. If you have any questions, please contact Payroll Manager Brittany Parrott at 503-883-
2627 or bparrott@linfield.edu.
How to modify timecard punches
How to request time off
How to approve timecards
MSN student Louisa Shelby publishes article
Congratulations to MSN student Louisa Shelby for her recent publication in the October 2021
edition of "Neonatology Today."
Her co-written, peer-reviewed article is titled, "Disaster Series: Disaster Planning for
Perinatal/Neonatal Medicine: Rethinking the Process and Caring for Mothers. Infants and
Technology Dependent Infants - The Time is NOW."
The piece aims to review how disasters threaten the wellbeing adn lives of pregnant women,
newborns and technology-dependent infants and children. Read a PDF of the article.
Andrea Reinkemeyer wins international
composition award
Andrea Reinkemeyer, associate professor of
music composition and theory at Linfield
University, recently won top honors from the
International Alliance for Women in Music
(IAWM). Reinkemeyer received the 2021 Alex
Shapiro Prize, which recognizes newly createdworks of any duration written for a large ensemble
wind band requiring a conductor. The piece can be
arranged with or without a soloist, as an acoustic
or electroacoustic piece, and be published or as
yet unpublished. Reinkemeyer was selected as
this year's recipient for her composition,
"Smoulder." The award comes with a monetary
prize and a mentorship and consultation with
Shapiro, an American composer of acoustic and
electroacoustic concert music.
Read more about Reinkemeyer's award.
Retirement contribution change reflected in Nov. 5 paycheck
On Aug. 27, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Mary Ann Rodriguez sent an email to the
Linfield faculty and staff providing an update on the FY22 budget. Among other issues, the report
noted that the president and the Board of Trustees had approved the use of quasi-endowment
funds for a limited reinstatement of retirement contributions for employees. Effective Oct. 1,
Linfield will provide a 3% university contribution for all qualifying 403b benefit eligible employees
through the end of this fiscal year. All benefit eligible employees who have met the eligibility
requirements will see this 3% contribution reflected in their Nov. 5 paycheck.
Upcoming tree maintenance activities
During the first week of November, A&R Tree Service will begin tree maintenance work along
Founders Way, specifically at Melrose Hall and Riley Campus Center. The work may be a bit noisy
and we apologize in advance for the disruption. Although Melrose Hall and Riley Hall will remain
open and accessible, pedestrians may be temporarily redirected to alternate building entry
points. To accommodate the arborist's equipment, parking along Founders Way and Pioneer Way
may be temporarily affected and will be indicated by cones, barricades or signage. Pedestrians,
carts and vehicle traffic are encouraged to remain alert and proceed with caution while in an
active work zone. Thank you for your patience as we work to maintain the long-term health of our
campus trees and infrastructure. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to
contact Groundskeeping Manager Javier Mendoza @ 503-883-2638 or jmendoz@linfield.edu.
JAMS Session with Kirby Neumann-Rea,
managing editor of the News-Register
The Department of Journalism and Media Studies
(JAMS) welcomes Linfield alumnus and News-
Register managing editor Kirby Neumann-Rea to
campus from 4-5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3 in Renshaw
201 to talk about his work, local journalism and
current issues in the media. The event is free and
open to the entire Linfield community. Neumann-Rea
(political science, 1980) returned to McMinnville in April 2021 after four decades working as
reporter and editor at Hood River News and other newspapers in Molalla and Dallas, Ore., as well
as Port Townsend, Wash. Face coverings are required at all campus events.Virtual Faculty Teaching and Learning Lunch: VP and QR working group
reports
Join working group chairs Sharon Bailey Glasco and Yanna Weisberg from 12-12:50 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 9 for a report on this summer’s Vital Past and Quantitative Reasoning working
group assessment findings. This discussion will be of particular interest to those faculty who
have taught, or plan to teach, VP or QR courses. All interested parties are strongly encouraged to
attend and participate in this important process. Please pre-register for the Zoom here.
Employment opportunities at Linfield
There are a variety of current openings for staff and faculty at Linfield University. Current
employees can see the internal only job listings at the links below.
Staff positions - https://linfielduniversityjobs.applicantpool.com/internaljobs/
Faculty positions - https://linfieldfaculty.applicantpool.com/internaljobs/
External candidates who may be a good fit for a position are encouraged to apply at:
Staff positions - https://linfielduniversityjobs.applicantpool.com/jobs/
Faculty positions - https://linfieldfaculty.applicantpool.com/jobs/
Submit an Announcement for Linfield Ahead
UPCOMING EVENTS
Some of the events happening at Linfield this week:
Theodore A. Harris: Art as Social Praxis: Oct. 11-Nov. 20. Linfield Gallery.
Promotion and Tenure deliberations begin: Nov. 1
Deadline for significant changes to a major or minor for next catalog year: Nov. 1.
Please see the Curriculum Committees webpage for detailed information.
Registration begins for the next two terms (OCE): Nov. 1
Fall 2022 School of Nursing Application Information Session: Nov. 1, 4-5 p.m. Zoom.
Review the application timeline, how to fill out the application, and answer additional
questions about the admission process.
Dia de los Muertos Film Screening: Nov. 1. 5-7 p.m. Richard and Lucille Ice Auditorium.
Join LULA for a film screening. Learn more and RSVP on Engage.
Alpha Phi Open House: Craft Night! Nov. 1, 7-8:30 p.m. Fred Meyer Lounge. Join Alpha
Phi for a fun craft night in FML. Where we will be making tie blankets for Juliette's House
and drinking Martinelli's to celebrate the season of giving!
ASLU Senate: Nov. 1, 7:15-8:15 p.m. Jonasson Hall.
Circle K Meeting: Nov. 1, 7:30-8:30 p.m., T.J. Day Hall Room 222. Everyone is welcome to
join, serve, and make new friends.
Dia de los Muertos Altar Event: Nov. 2, 6-8 p.m. Fred Meyer Lounge. Enjoy food and
drinks, learn about how Dia de los Muertos is celebrated in different cultures, and bring
photos of your passed loved ones to place on the altar. Learn more and RSVP on Engage.
Fall Choir Concert: Nov. 2, 7-8 p.m. Richard and Lucille Ice Auditorium. Learn more.
Deadline to submit 2022 JA/SP book orders using AIP: Nov. 3. More details.
Adult Coloring: Nov. 3, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fred Meyer Lounge. Join Student Activities for a full
day of coloring. Learn more and RSVP on Engage.Wellness Wednesday: Personal Financial Wellness: Nov. 3, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Zoom.
Join HR for a discussion with local financial planner Tommy Paterson.
JAMS Session with Kirby Neumann-Rea: Nov. 3, 4-5 p.m., Renshaw 201. News-Register
executive editor Kirby Neumann-Rea '80 talks about his work, local journalism and current
issues in the media.
Last day to withdraw from a course with a W (McMinnville & Portland): Nov. 5
RA Info Session: Nov. 4, 12 p.m., Dillin Northwest Room. Learn more about the position,
hiring process and the RA course.
IPO Tea Hour: Nov. 4, 2-3:30 p.m. Walker 130. Tea, drinks and snacks from different
cultures around the world.
RA Info Session: Nov. 4, 5 p.m., Dillin Northwest Room. Learn more about the position,
hiring process and the RA course.
WEB Presents: Ping Pong Tournament: Nov. 4, 7 p.m., Game Room (Riley 310). Learn
more and RSVP on Engage.
BSU Weekly Meeting: Nov. 4, 7-8 p.m. Multicultural Center. Learn more and RSVP on
Engage.
Staff Assembly: Nov. 5, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Riley 201 (McMinnville) and Building 2
Conference Room (Portland). Please see the Staff Assembly webpage for links and
details.
Compassion Fatigue: When Caring Takes a Toll: Nov. 5, 12 p.m. Building #5 Gym and
Room 101. Portland counselors Julie Berman and Sarah Fleischauer lead a discussion
about what compassion fatigue is, how it develops, how it impacts your brain and what
you can do about it.
Swimming vs. Willamette: Nov. 5, 6 p.m. Linfield Aquatic Center.
Volleyball vs. Pacific Lutheran: Nov. 5, 7 p.m. Ted Wilson Gym or livestreamed at
golinfieldwildcats.com.
Swimming vs. Lewis & Clark: Nov. 6, 11 a.m. Linfield Aquatic Center.
Women's Soccer vs. Whitman: Nov. 6, 12 p.m., Soccer/Lacrosse Field or livestreamed at
golinfieldwildcats.com.
PPV Party: Nov. 6, 7-11 p.m. Anderson Hall. Watch the UFC PPV card in the lounge. Learn
more and RSVP on Engage.
Women's Soccer vs. Whitworth: Nov. 7, 12 p.m., Soccer/Lacrosse Field or livestreamed at
golinfieldwildcats.com.
Sunday Hula Class: Nov. 7, 4:30-5:30 p.m. HHPA Multipurpose Room. Learn more and
RSVP on Engage.
Registration begins for the next two terms by appointment (McMinnville & Portland):
Nov. 8
Cultural Diversity Club Meeting: Nov. 8, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Building #5 Gym and Room
102.
See the full McMinnville campus, Portland campus and academic calendars online.
Faculty members may also view the information in the Academic Affairs calendar.
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