Join Sigma Tau Delta as we host an open mic poetry night! Whether you want to share something original or something from your favorite poet, you are welcome to experiment in a supportive environment — no previous experience required! We’ll be in Hoover 206 at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 24.
Contact Kelsey Herschberger (kherschberger14@georgefox.edu) with questions.
Did you receive the FoxAlert today about the Great Oregon Shake Out earthquake drill at 10:18 this morning? If not, that means you aren’t signed up for our emergency notification system FoxAlert.
Here are the instructions to get your cell phone signed up:
1. Log in to your MyGFU account
2. Click on Self Service
3. Click on Campus Personal Information
4. Click on Phone Numbers
5. On the Phone Type pick list, you MUST choose one of the Cell options
6. Type in your phone number and click PREFERRED to receive text alerts
7. Click SAVE. This will add your phone to the text messaging on FoxAlert
If you need to add a number, click ADD A PHONE NUMBER.
Always click SAVE after each addition.
While you are on the personal information section of MyGFU, check to make sure that your e-mail is correct as you will also receive an e-mail alert.
Questions? Contact Security Services at 503-554-2090, or e-mail Nadine Kincaid at nkincaid@georgefox.edu.
Support your men’s soccer team during its last home game of the season on Sunday, Oct. 23 at 2:30 p.m. at the Austin Sports Complex. Celebrate our senior class — one of the most successful classes to come through the program in a number of years. See you at the game!
Are you a faculty or staff person who needs to purchase or rent regalia for Fall Commencement?
Click this link to place your order. This new process will allow you to ship to your home or the Bruin Store, but order ASAP as shipment can take up to five weeks.
If you have any questions, contact Michael Simmons (msimmons@georgefox.edu).
We at Young Life are very pleased to announce that we are starting up Capernaum! Capernaum is a Young Life group for individuals that have special needs from the ages of 12-21.
If you are interested in becoming a Capernaum leader for the 2016-2017 school year, or if you would like more information, contact Hailey Leavitt (hleavitt14@georgefox.edu).
Did you know that there are several openings for part-time work both on and off campus? Check Handshake to browse open on-campus positions, which include work-study jobs. We also have an extensive local jobs board on Bruin Boards where you can find various types of part-time positions in the local area! Many of these positions offer flexible hours that are perfect for students with busy schedules.
Newberg students: Come by the IDEA Center with questions or for help finding the positions that are a good fit for you.
Haven and Active Shooter Training
Human Resources sent all George Fox Employees an email (to your @georgefox.edu account) including links and instructions for completing these newly required courses. If you have not received or can no longer locate the e-mail, contact Darby Thiessen (dthiessen@georgefox.edu to request that it be resent. There are three courses that need to be completed by Friday, Nov. 11.
Tuition Remission Applications Now Being Accepted
2017-18 Tuition Remission Request Deadline: Nov. 4, 2016
Information and Resources:
Annual Notices
There are several updated disclosure notices related to the George Fox University Health Plans. The notices have been sent by email to all employees eligible for medical coverage. To request a paper copy of these notices at no cost, contact Darby Thiessen at 503-554-2188.
Join us for the next Liberal Arts and Critical Issues presentation of the semester this Monday, Oct. 24, when “Christian/Muslim Relations in Oregon” will be discussed in Hoover 105. The same presentation will be made from 5 to 6 p.m. and from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Guest Jan Elfers, executive director of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon, will describe what EMO is doing to improve Christian/Muslim relations in the state.
The theme for this semester’s LACI series is “Islam and the West.” For more information, contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.
Join the Psych Club for pizza and brief presentations about George Fox University’s Master of Social Work, Doctor of Clinical Psychology, and Graduate School of Counseling at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 26, in Stevens 209.
Admission requirements and pre-requisites vary by program, so don’t be shy if you’re not studying psychology or social work. All majors are welcome!
Questions? Contact Joel Moore at jmoore@georgefox.edu or 503-554-6166.
We hope you’re looking forward to the opportunity to step away from daily tasks to refresh and renew yourself at our fall staff conference on Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Canyon Commons (101-103). Join us for worship and a workshop with guest speaker Doreen Dodgen-Magee, a psychologist from Portland, Oregon who has 22 years of experience working with individuals and groups. She presents material that is fascinating and sobering in a way that is absolutely captivating.
Continental breakfast and lunch are included. Please contact Peg Hutton (phutton@georgefox.edu) if you have food allergies.
All staff (non-administration, non-faculty) are required to attend unless you have VP approval; direct your absence approvals to Lisa Burton (lburton@georgefox.edu).
Program provided by your Staff Development Committee.
Another month is wrapping up! Join your colleagues to celebrate good work done at all-employee lunch on Tuesday, Oct. 25 in Canyon Commons. Lunch cost is $3 per plate served between 11:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. Come by the Canyon Commons hallway and learn about warning signs and prevention of domestic violence. Decorate a heart, and take a selfie with the hashtag #selfiesforsurvivors to raise awareness at our photo booth. See you there!
Are you a faculty or staff person who needs to purchase or rent regalia for Fall Commencement?
Click this link to place your order. This new process will allow you to ship to your home or the Bruin Store, but order ASAP as shipment can take up to five weeks.
If you have any questions, contact Michael Simmons (msimmons@georgefox.edu).
Join us for contemplative worship today (Thursday), Oct. 20 at 10:50 a.m. in the Prayer Chapel. We will be engaging in contemplative prayer practices that have been used by the Church for centuries. Elective chapel credit is available.
Contact Zack Tewksbury (ZTewksbury14@georgefox.edu) with questions.
Start your day in a healthy way! Participate in a demonstration of healthy cooking, specializing in breakfast foods. We will be in Canyon Commons 101 at 10:45 a.m. today (Thursday), Oct. 20.
Tonight (Thursday)Â we will not be having our normal group. Instead, we’re having an All-City College YoungLife event. It’s going to be awesome. Portland College YoungLife will be there, and you can invite any of your friends! There will be knockerball, a bonfire, s’mores, building community, basketball, volleyball, and we get to hear from special speaker Craig Inglesby. Can’t wait to see you there!
When: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Where:Â 14512 SW Bell Road, Sherwood OR
Questions? Call or text Connor Taggart at 541-514-1536.
Today is the Great Oregon Shake Out! At 10:20 a.m., you should receive an alert via the FoxAlert emergency notification system. This is an opportunity to practice the basics: duck, cover, and hold on. If your class or department is participating, watch this video so you know what to do.
We regret to inform you that the upcoming lecture from biotech entrepreneur Donald Drakeman tonight (Thursday), Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m. in Hoover 105 has been canceled due to aftermath effects from Hurricane Matthew in the speaker’s home town. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause for those who have made special arrangements to attend.
Lifted Hands is happening on Friday, Oct. 21 at 2 p.m. in the Prayer Chapel. Join us as we lift up the needs of our campus, our world, and each other in prayer.
Join Bruins LEAD tonight (Thursday), Oct. 20, to hear men’s golf coach Branden Thompson speak on “How to Get Your Teammates Back on Track.â€
You don’t have to be an athlete or coach to be part of Bruins LEAD. It is simply an opportunity to develop your leadership skills. We will take basic leadership concepts and spend one hour diving into details of how to develop responsible and respected leaders.
Each week, you will get to hear from one of our coaches on the following topics:
Oct. 20 – Branden Thompson on “How to Get Your Teammates Back on Trackâ€
Oct. 27 – Jessica Hollen on “How to Manage Team Conflictâ€
All sessions take place from 8:40 p.m. to 9:40 p.m. in Lemmons 8.
While some of the content may be specific to athletics and teams, we feel strongly that every person will end up working in a team at some point in their lives, and this information can be relevant for everyone on campus.
If you were unable to attend the first few sessions, join us for week four. Snacks will be provided!
Questions? Contact Kelsea Meyers at kmeyers13@georgefox.edu.
