Stop by and grab a free pancake or two as well as a philosophical quote to start out your Wednesday! We’ll be in the Quad near the ASC offices from 7:30 – 9 a.m.
Questions? Contact Murray Noble (mnoble14@georgefox.edu).
Tomorrow evening (Thursday), American Enterprise Institute and the College of Business are hosting a showing of the documentary of “Mama Rwanda” in Hoover 105 at 7:30 p.m. Afterwards, professor Debby Thomas will be sharing about her time in Rwanda. There will be chapel credit, free food, and great conversation!
Contact Kylie Hannus (khannus14@georgefox.edu) with questions.
Mu Kappa (a club for missionary kids, international kids, people who have traveled overseas, or anyone interested in any of these things) is meeting tonight (Wednesday) from 8 to 9 p.m. We will be meeting at the IRC house (on Sheridan St.) with warm drinks, food and games. We would love to see you there!
Contact Holly Hicks (hhicks16@georgefox.edu) with questions.
The Crescent is conducting research about voting and would appreciate everyone taking a minute to fill out this four-question survey.
Questions? Contact Emma Lindberg (elindberg16@georgefox.edu).
All are invited to attend Mass in the Prayer Chapel at 11 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday) with Fr. Juan Pablo of the Saint John Society as the celebrant. Catholic students and employees are encouraged to receive the sacrament of Confession/Reconciliation (see John 20:21-23) beforehand starting at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome to attend. This is a chapel elective for students.
The Saint John Society is an international apostolate focused on engaging college students and energizing their faith in Christ. Contact Maricruz Arias (marias15@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
Commuters: Check your on-campus mailbox tomorrow (Thursday) for a coffee coupon for Chapters. Enjoy!
Questions? Contact Kristi Welker (kwelker@georgefox.edu).
The holidays are here! Note the following due dates for check requests and invoices received in the Finance Office during the holiday season and the respective “check ready†date.
Thanksgiving holiday
Check requests received Nov. 15 – 20 will be ready on Nov. 22.
Check requests received Nov. 21 – 22 will be ready on Dec. 1.
Christmas holiday
Check requests received Dec. 18 – 20 will be ready Dec. 22.
Check requests received Dec. 21 – 22 will be ready Jan. 5.
New Year’s holiday
Check requests received Dec. 28 – 29 will be ready January 5.
Note: There will be no schedule change to payments processed through Concur. Payments will be processed as usual.
Annual training deadline approaching
The Haven online module (part 1) and two active shooter videos in FoxTALE may be accessed through your MyGFU portal. Instructions to complete the training by Nov. 15 were emailed from Darby Thiessen to all active employees on Oct. 30. The Haven and Active Shooter courses are intended for all George Fox employees, both new and continuing. Thank you in advance for being part of our community and supporting the mission of the university.
TIAA consultant appointments available at no cost
TIAA individual consulting appointments are coming up at the Newberg campus Nov. 28 and 30 and at the Portland campus on Nov. 29.
No matter where you are in life—just getting started or planning for retirement—a session with Braden Danielson can help you create a unique plan for your goals. It’s at no additional cost as a part of your retirement plan. You’ll get answers to these questions and more:
•    Am I invested in the right mix of investments to help meet my goals?
•    Am I saving enough to create the retirement income I need?
•    How do I take income from my retirement account once I stop working?
•    How do I plan for short-term goals such as saving for a house or education expenses?
•    How do I manage debt, save money and balance various financial priorities at the same time?
To schedule your one-hour appointment, click on this link. The on-site appointment slots fill quickly, so don’t delay! Take advantage of this excellent resource. You can also visit Advice and Guidance to access online tools and resources that can help you stay on track and save even more for retirement.
If you would like to make a change to your retirement account contribution amount or have questions about your George Fox University benefits, contact Darby Thiessen at 503-554-2188 or dthiessen@georgefox.edu.
The Office of Marketing Communications is now accepting orders for university Christmas cards. You can see this year’s card here.
Submit your request at this link by Tuesday, Nov. 21. The cost will range between 50 and 75 cents per card.
Contact Danette Newkirk at dnewkirk@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Happy Commuter Appreciation Week!
Order your Commuter Life t-shirt here. Orders are due Wednesday, Nov. 22 at noon. You will need to pay $10 cash when you pick up your shirt. We can only accept cash and cannot make change.
Contact Kristi Welker (kwelker@georgefox.edu) with questions.
Once again, Turning Point USA is meeting tonight (Tuesday) for anyone interested in political activism and discussion. Turning Point USA meets at 7:30 p.m. in Stevens 101. Come out and present your views on important issues, discuss future events, and advocate with us for limited government, capitalism and free markets!
If you have any questions at all or would like to get involved with TPUSA, please contact Madison McClean at maddie.mcclean@tpusa.com.
Residence Life is looking for students that exhibit Christian maturity, humility, and leadership skills for our 2018-19 leadership teams. Presently, 66 students serve as Resident Assistants and Assistant Area Coordinators. We are looking for men and women who (a) seek to be stretched and transformed in their leadership roles, (b) value the diversity of our faith community, and (c) desire to invest deeply into the communities flourishing and growth. We would value your suggestions and recommendations for students to be considered for these positions.
We will personally encourage the students you recommend to seek candidacy in our programs. Past and current student leaders have reported that recommendations from peers, staff and faculty are one of the most important reasons they consider these positions. Personal encouragement goes a long way for students, especially for those who struggle to see themselves as qualified for leadership positions.
If you would like to recommend a student, fill out this response form by Monday, Nov. 19. We have moved to an electronic format for recommendations to reduce paper waste and costs.
If you have any questions, contact Dexter Ballard (ballardd@georgefox.edu).
Join us for our second Matheteis of the semester tonight (Tuesday) at 8:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons 103.
Matheteis is a discussion forum that comes from the Greek word for disciple. Our goal is to provide space students to discuss difficult topics in a cross-disciplinary approach that leads to learning and understanding. We invite four panelists who are given 2-3 prompt questions ahead of time. After panelists have an opportunity to discuss the prompt questions, audience participants can also ask questions and join the discussion.
The topic will be about DACA: what is it and how will students be affected by the current administration’s change of its policy? We want to host a dialogue in which students can ask questions about the policy and gauge how it is affecting communities around us. Especially with the tension in our political climate today, it is important to have a space to talk about DACA in way that reveals how people, not just numbers and statistics, are being impacted.
Questions? Contact Brianna Martin-Ortega (bmartinortega16@georgefox.edu).
All are invited to a journal article discussion of pH-responsive nanoparticles targeting endocytic organelles! The discussion will be led by Dr. Jing Hao on Thursday, Nov. 16 from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. in EHS 325, and the article should be read prior to the meeting and can be found on the Sigma Zeta FoxTALE page.
To RSVP, email hfunderburgh15@georgefox.edu or sign up outside Vetta’s office. Pizza will be provided for all who RSVP!
What does an analyst at Nike, a buyer from Columbia Sportswear and a marketing manager from Intel have in common? They’re using their George Fox business degrees in a sports-related job. Even at Intel? Yes! They’re investing heavily in technology that’s creating amazing new experiences for sports fans.
Join the College of Business at the next Industry Insiders event on Monday, Nov. 20 at 5:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101, and meet alumi Sandra Lopez (’15), Sean Jany (’12) and Josiah Nuzum (’16). You’ll hear about their time at Fox and how they landed jobs at such sought-after companies. They’ll tell us about the work they’re doing and share tips for setting goals, getting to the finish line, and launching into your career.
Dinner will be provided. Pre-register here.
Questions? Contact Colleen Sump (csump@georgefox.edu).
Bundle up at the Bruin Store Two-Day Sale Nov. 14 and 15. Save 25% on all cold weather gear including sweatshirts, sweatpants, beanies, blankets, scarves and much more! Shop in store or online at georgefoxshop.com. Go Bruins!
Questions? Contact Michael Simmons (msimmons@georgefox.edu).
Stop by and grab a free pancake or two as well as a philosophical quote to start out your Wednesday! We’ll be in the Quad near the ASC offices from 7:30 – 9 a.m.
Questions? Contact Murray Noble (mnoble14@georgefox.edu).
Were you homeschooled in high school? Do you know a current George Fox student who was?
We, your homeschooled peers, are doing a project on homeschooling and the transition to college, and we need your help! There will be two focus group sessions. The first will be held in EHS 202 on Wednesday, Nov. 15 from 1 to 2 p.m. and the second in Klages 232 on Thursday, Nov. 16 from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. We’d love to chat with you!
Sign up at this link so we can get a feel for numbers. Thank you so much for your help; you are very appreciated!
Questions? Contact Julianne Robinson (jrobinson16@georgefox.edu) or Savanna Poston (sposton15@georgefox.edu) for more information.
For the third installment of the Environmental Peace Colloquia series. join us on Thursday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. in Canyon Commons 103 for good food, fellowship, and a little philosophy as we meditate on the role of beauty in cultivating care for the earth. Elective chapel credit is available.
Questions? Contact Elizah Stephens (estephens13
Tomorrow (Wednesday), join us for a Commuter Lunch in the FoxHole with Panda Express! Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please be mindful that we are trying to feed over 300 students. See you there!
Questions? Contact Kristi Welker (kwelker@georgefox.edu).
