Archive for September, 2017

Come to Minthorn 200 tomorrow if interested in being in short film

Thursday, September 28th, 2017

Want to be an extra in a short horror/comedy film? Come to Minthorn 200 tomorrow (Saturday)! Shooting is from 3 to 6 p.m. Snacks will be provided!

Email Maggie at mallen14@georgefox.edu if you’re interested!

All invited to Alan Kluge’s retirement reception today in Hoover lobby

Thursday, September 28th, 2017

The university community is invited to the retirement reception for College of Business professor Alan Kluge from 3 to 5 p.m. today (Friday) in the Hoover Academic Building’s lower lobby. Alan has worked at George Fox for 21 years.

Come wish Alan well as he retires after more than two decades of service to the university!

Today is last day to get your passport done on campus

Thursday, September 28th, 2017

Today (Friday) is the last day to get your passport. If you are still thinking about getting your passport then don’t delay, you still have time. Drop by and visit with a U.S. Postal representative and get all of your passport questions answered.

You will need two forms of ID:

  1. A current driver’s license or state-issued ID card, and
  2. An original or certified birth certificate

Payment can be made by check or cash; cash much be the exact amount. This event is open to the university and to the community and will be hosted between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Canyon Commons 102. If you have any questions, please contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2551.

Reminder: Spring textbook adoptions due Sunday

Thursday, September 28th, 2017

Spring textbook adoptions are due Oct. 1. Timely adoptions ensure student success on a number of levels, so please finalize your required and recommended titles as soon as possible.

For how-to questions, please contact Michael Simmons at msimmons@georgefox.edu. For access to iGFU, contact Brian McLaughlin at bmclaugh@georgefox.edu, If you have specific questions related to your department, please contact your department’s administrative assistant.

Spring textbook adoptions due Oct. 1

Wednesday, September 27th, 2017

Spring textbook adoptions are due Oct. 1. Timely adoptions ensure student success on a number of levels, so please finalize your required and recommended titles as soon as possible.

For how-to questions, please contact Michael Simmons at msimmons@georgefox.edu. For access to iGFU, contact Brian McLaughlin at bmclaugh@georgefox.edu, If you have specific questions related to your department, please contact your department’s administrative assistant.

Come wish Patti Cooke well at retirement reception this Monday

Wednesday, September 27th, 2017

Please join us in celebrating Patti Cooke! She is retiring from George Fox’s custodial department after working for the university just shy of 24 years.

Patti’s areas of responsibility have included cleaning and servicing Ross and Bauman Auditorium as well as several areas in student housing. She has served on the Staff Development Committee and has been to every Serve Day since its inception.

Please drop in to wish Patti well at the Plant Services break room between 10 and 1130 a.m. this Monday, Oct. 2.

See you there!

Campus community invited to worship night Saturday

Wednesday, September 27th, 2017

Come encounter the intimate presence of God in a night of prophetic worship this Saturday, Sept. 30, between 7 and 10 p.m. in Klages 232. Feel free to come and go at any time. Our prayer for this gathering is that God’s presence will bring a breakthrough in your life and in our community.

Contact Cayla Bleoaja (cbleoaja16@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Please follow these room guidelines with arrival of fall weather

Wednesday, September 27th, 2017

Fall is here! In Oregon, that means we may experience drastically different weather over the course of a week.

Please help conserve energy and maintain comfortable living spaces by following these guidelines. More hall-specific details will be emailed soon:

If your room is too hot:

  • Make certain your heater is OFF and/or heater vents are closed
  • Close windows and shades or blinds during the heat of the day and direct sun
  • Open windows and shades in the evening to cool down

If your room is too cold:

  • Close all windows
  • Open heater vents or turn thermostat to desired temperature

Turning the thermostat to a higher temperature DOES NOT heat the room faster. Please set the thermostat to a comfortable temperature and let the system balance itself.

If you have any further questions, please email housing@georgefox.edu.

Mark your calendars for women’s luncheon this Monday

Wednesday, September 27th, 2017

The Fall Women’s Salad Luncheon is just around the corner! It will be held Monday, Oct. 2, in Canyon Commons 101-102 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Ruth Baker invites all women of the George Fox community (staff, faculty and administrators), as well as female spouses, to join us. Please come and meet the women who are new to our community and catch up with others you might not often see.

It is a come-and-go event, and Bon Appetit will be providing a lovely spread for your enjoyment. Take advantage of this time to connect and enjoy a delicious meal. There is no charge to attend.

Contact Missy Terry (terrym@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Need help with APA Style? Come to workshop today in Hoover 105

Wednesday, September 27th, 2017

Need help with APA Style for writing assignments? We have a workshop for you.

Sue O’Donnell, associate professor of psychology, will cover American Psychological Association citation and reference formatting, along with several guidelines for writing in APA Style, at an Academic Resource Center-sponsored workshop, “Using APA Format Effectively,” today (Thursday) from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m. in Hoover 105.

Questions? Contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.

Employees invited to Spanish Chapel tonight in FoxHole

Wednesday, September 27th, 2017

Employees are welcome to come join us for Spanish Chapel tonight (Thursday) in the FoxHole. We’ll meet from 7 to 8 p.m. We’ll worship, eat food, talk in Spanish, hear a Spanish message and have a blast!

Contact Viki Defferding (vdefferding@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Come wish Alan Kluge well at retirement reception tomorrow

Wednesday, September 27th, 2017

The university community is invited to the retirement reception for College of Business professor Alan Kluge from 3 to 5 p.m. tomorrow (Friday) in the Hoover Academic Building’s lower lobby. Alan has worked at George Fox for 21 years.

Come wish Alan well as he retires after more than two decades of service to the university!

Swing by Roberts Center for free screening tomorrow if you’re at risk of falling

Wednesday, September 27th, 2017

In honor of Sept. 29 being National Fall Prevention Awareness Day, the George Fox physical therapy program is hosting free screenings to assess you for fall risk, games to help improve your balance, and education on how to prevent falls.

If you or someone you know may be at risk for falling and is interested in staying safe and educated on this matter, please head our way! The screenings will take place between 4 and 7 p.m. tomorrow (Friday) in the Roberts Center. Remember, it is all free, so spread the word.

Contact Justine Benner (jbenner12@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Social work program hosts info sessions this morning and evening

Wednesday, September 27th, 2017

Are you interested in helping people? Have you ever considered a degree in social work? Social work is a profession for those with a desire to help people improve their lives. If this sounds exciting to you, please stop by one of our info sessions to find out more about the major and about the many opportunities a degree in social work can provide!

We’ll be hosting both a morning session from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. and an evening gathering from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. today (Thursday) in Hoover 208.

Donuts will be provided at the morning session, and pizza will be provided at the evening session!

Contact Kim Rapp (rappk@georgefox.edu) with any questions. Faculty, please tell your students about this opportunity!

Swing by Canyon Commons today to get your passport done

Wednesday, September 27th, 2017

Come meet with a U.S. Postal representative to apply for a new passport or renew your passport today (Thursday) or tomorrow. Get all of your questions answered and be prepared for when you travel internationally.

You will need two forms of ID:

  1. A current driver’s license or state-issued ID card, and
  2. An original or certified birth certificate

Payment can be made by check or cash; cash much be the exact amount. This event is open to the university and to the community and will be hosted both days between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Canyon Commons 202. If you have any questions, please contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2551.

Come check out Spanish Chapel tonight in the FoxHole

Wednesday, September 27th, 2017

Want a fun way to get some chapel credit and free food? Come to Spanish Chapel tonight (Thursday) in the FoxHole. We’ll meet from 7 to 8 p.m. We’ll worship, eat food, talk in Spanish, hear a Spanish message and have a blast!

Contact Viki Defferding (vdefferding@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Take advantage of ‘half-off special’ at Friendsview’s garage sale Oct. 6-7

Wednesday, September 27th, 2017

The Friendsview Retirement Community is hosting a garage sale and would like to invite the George Fox community to come out and take advantage of a special “half-off sale” for students and employees.

Swing by Friday, Oct. 6, or Saturday, Oct. 7. The sale runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. It will include furniture, clothing, household items and more.

Have questions? Contact Kathryn Saunders at ksaunders@georgefox.edu.

All are invited to tonight’s IJM Club meeting in library

Wednesday, September 27th, 2017

Come learn about the International Justice Mission Club at our second meeting of the year tonight (Thursday)! IJM is passionate about ending modern-day slavery. We will be reading a story on how “Passion is Not Enough” and another story about “Hope in the God of Justice.”

There will be tea and snacks, so please stop by Room 211 in the library between 8 and 9 p.m. and learn more about IJM. Students and employees are welcome!

Contact Hannah Thom (hthom16@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Come to first Koinonia meeting of semester tonight in Canyon Commons

Wednesday, September 27th, 2017

Tonight (Thursday) is the first meeting of the monthly event series Koinonia. At Koinonia, we learn about and celebrate the many cultures represented in our student body. Once a month we will gather for rich discussions, delicious food and awesome activities.

Please join us for the Koinonia kickoff in Canyon Commons 103 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The first 100 people in the door will get a free shirt! Together we can bring the culture and learn the culture!

Contact Kevin Tshilombo (ktshilombo16@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Staff: Make plans to attend Fall Conference Oct. 5 in Bauman Auditorium

Tuesday, September 26th, 2017

The Fall Staff Conference is set for Thursday, Oct. 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. Our speaker this year is Cynthia Ulrich Tobias. Cynthia’s successful career of 30-plus years has included work as an educator, a police officer and a business owner.

She is a bestselling author of 13 books, a featured guest on radio and television, and a popular presenter for businesses, government agencies, churches and schools throughout the U.S. and the world. She is the mother of twin sons, now young adults, and she lives with her husband Jack in the Seattle area.

“The Way We Work” participants will learn how to recognize their personal learning styles and how to develop effective strategies for communicating with virtually anyone.

Required staff attendance unless you have VP approval; direct absence approval requests to Peg Hutton at phutton@georgefox.edu.

– Brought to you by your Staff Development Committee