E-Colleague

June 12            Tiona Cage, Beronica Salazar
June 14            Brian Snider
June 15            Jennifer Lichtenberg, Gary Tandy
June 17            Neal Ninteman
June 18            Sherri Moore, Donna Webb
June 19            Mark McMinn, Kristi Wheaton
June 20            Janet Herron, Angeleen Umfleet
June 21            Jamie Johnson, Susanna Thornhill
June 22            Penny Martin, Dinah Steig, Daniel Sweeney
June 23            Rachel Thomas
June 24            Terri Crawford, Catherine Kacalek, Christina Kiefiuk Yates, Patty Vanier
June 25            Natalie Turner
June 27            Darby Thiessen, Debby Thomas, Kipp Wilfong
June 28            Michael Meek, Dan Schutter
June 29            Mary Peterson, Nathan Slegers
June 30            John Heitz
July 1               Nancy Fawver
July 3               Allie Duncan
July 5               Makenna Wimmer
July 8               Jesse Dillow, Sue Richie, Linda Samek
July 9               Eloise Hockett, Sidney Tafflinger, Kenn Willson, Anna Sophia Ziton
July 10             Laurie Fair
July 11             Spencer Hadduck, Jillian Sokso
July 12             Chris Pulver
July 13             Jordan Nelson
July 14             Mckenna Tillotson, Rebecca Yazzie
July 16             Megan Fisher

As the summer heats up, don’t forget about the upcoming deadlines for claims submissions.

Medical Spending Account

• June 29, 2018: Last day to submit claim(s) incurred between April 1, 2017, and March 31, 2018, with receipt(s)/substantiation
• Up to $500 will be automatically rolled over into your 2018-19 account as long as you are still actively participating in the plan.
• Any balance over $500 remaining unspent will be forfeited (use-it or lose-it rule).

Dependent Care Spending Account

• June 15, 2018: Last day to use funds in the two-and-a-half-month grace period.
• June 30, 2018: Last day to submit 2017-18 claim(s) with receipt(s)/substantiation

Contact Information

Need assistance with submitting Flexible Spending Account claims? Contact Allegiance Benefit Plan Management at 877-424-3570.

Need additional information? See the George Fox University Benefits Allegiance Flexible Spending Employee Benefit Plan webpage to access forms, debit card information, or the links to access your account online

Have questions about this or other George Fox University employee benefits? Contact Darby Thiessen in Employee Empowerment at ext. 2188 or dthiessen@georgefox.edu.

The card-lock system for academic buildings will be down Tuesday, June 12, from 4 a.m. to around 8 or 9 a.m. On Wednesday, we will be working on the science buildings (Wood-Mar, EHS and the Klages Center). They will be offline Wednesday from 4 a.m. to around 8 or 9 a.m.

Security will unlock the exterior doors of larger buildings during this outage and can be contacted at 503-554-2090 during that time for smaller buildings.

Questions? Contact the Service Desk at servicedesk@georgefox.edu or ext. 2569.

Join us for the next Search Advocate Training to learn how to promote equitable hiring practices in the workplace, and to further encourage the Be Known promise. The workshop series establishes a theoretical foundation of current research about implicit bias and diversity, information about the changing legal landscape in hiring, and an overview of inclusive employment principles.

Rebecca Hernandez and Laura Hartley will teach this two-day session on Wednesday, June 27, and Thursday, June 28, from noon to 5 p.m. both days in Stevens 207. Lunch will be provided!

To sign up and/or learn more about becoming a search advocate, please click on this link.

If you have questions, please contact Rebecca at rhernandez@georgefox.edu or Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

George Fox University is one of two institutions organizing a conference celebrating the culmination of Richard Foster’s public ministry. While online registration is closed for the event, set to take place on the Newberg campus June 10-13, people may still register this morning (Monday) between 7:30 and 9 a.m. in the Hoover lobby. The evening sessions are open to the public.

Get the full schedule for the event, titled “Celebrating 40 Years of Celebration of Discipline: Empowering Spiritual Transformation in the Local Church,” here.

Questions? Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

Campus Public Safety (formerly Security Services) desires that there be at least one or more staff or students trained in First Aid/CPR/AED in each building, and summer is a great time to take this training!

This class will be offered on the Newberg campus on Monday and Tuesday, June 18-19, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day in the Hoover Academic Building. Sign-ups can be done here, more information is available and payment can be made on the Campus Public Safety website, and you can pick up your book before class in the Campus Public Safety office after registering and paying.

Class is limited to just eight people, so sign up soon! Non-George Fox people can also register, so pass the word along if you know of people who are interested or need to re-certify.

Contact Mark Stone (mstone@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

The undergraduate admissions office is continuing to welcome our incoming class for Genesis, our new-student orientation event Wednesday through Friday, June 13-15! Please be considerate of our guests by avoiding parking in the Hoover and Stevens parking lots on these days.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Kelly Friesen at kfriesen@georgefox.edu or ext.2248.

Thank you!

The university community is invited to a professional reading of the Big Bridge Theatre Consortium’s play The Shakers of Mount Lebanon Will Hold a Peace Conference this Month, written by Arlene Hutton,  at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 23, in Wood-Mar Auditorium. There is no charge to attend, but tickets need to be reserved at georgefox.edu/bigbridge.

The Big Bridge Theatre Consortium is a group of university theatre programs, led by George Fox’s theatre department, that are committed to developing new plays dedicated to peace and interfaith conflict. During the week of June 18-22, Hutton and a host of professional theatre artists will work together to bring Hutton’s first draft to life. The play explores the 1905 Shaker community’s quest to sharpen their peace-witness to the world despite a community’s in-fighting, identity-politics, and struggle to survive.

Questions? Contact Rhett Luedtke at rluedtke@georgefox.edu.

From now until late this month, the sidewalk and lawn area on the south side of the Roberts Center near the physical therapy entrance and the pathway between Canyon Commons and the Hadlock Student Center will be closed and blocked off for construction work. There may be a pathway available close to the Roberts Center, but it will be through the bushes and planter bed (not hard surface).

Pedestrian traffic from Lewis Apartments and Sherman Street east of the Hadlock Student Center to Canyon Commons and the Crisman Crossing pedestrian bridge will need to go the long way around Roberts Center to Brandt Hall and the north side of Canyon Commons (access through North Street).

The construction of this area is expected to be finished by Monday, June 25. Thank you for your patience as we complete updating this area!

Students and employees: If you are traveling to attend a conference or vacation trip off campus, and wish to leave your vehicle on campus while you are gone, please be aware of our “vehicles on campus” policy.

Due to the construction projects happening around campus – and the potential need to quickly move vehicles for construction and maintenance access – we’d prefer that vehicles not be left on campus. However, if campus is the only option, then your keys must be left with Campus Public Safety, and a waiver form needs to be signed.

George Fox is not responsible for potential loss or damage to your vehicle, and we will tell you which lot to leave your vehicle in, taking into consideration construction projects. The Campus Public Safety office is open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday during the summer, but an officer can meet you at the office to either drop off your keys or pick them up by calling 503-554-2090 if it is after business hours.

Please help our Plant Services personnel and construction crews finish their projects on time by adhering to this policy.

Thank you!

The opening session of the national conference “Celebrating 40 Years of Celebration of Discipline: Empowering Spiritual Transformation in the Local Church” will be held at the Newberg Christian Church tomorrow night (Sunday) from 7 to 9 p.m. The church is located at 2315 Villa Road in Newberg. The public is invited to attend.

In addition to Richard Foster’s opening address, more than 70 Newberg and George Fox authors will be celebrated, with their books on display. A book-signing with Foster will follow.

Contact Paul Anderson (panderso@georgefox.edu) for more information.

The card-lock system for academic buildings will be down Tuesday, June 12, from 4 a.m. to around 8 or 9 a.m. On Wednesday, we will be working on the science buildings (Wood-Mar, EHS and the Klages Center). They will be offline Wednesday from 4 a.m. to around 8 or 9 a.m.

Security will unlock the exterior doors of larger buildings during this outage and can be contacted at 503-554-2090 during that time for smaller buildings.

Questions? Contact the Service Desk at servicedesk@georgefox.edu or ext. 2569.

Join us for the next Search Advocate Training to learn how to promote equitable hiring practices in the workplace, and to further encourage the Be Known promise. The workshop series establishes a theoretical foundation of current research about implicit bias and diversity, information about the changing legal landscape in hiring, and an overview of inclusive employment principles.

Rebecca Hernandez and Laura Hartley will teach this two-day session on Wednesday, June 27, and Thursday, June 28, from noon to 5 p.m. both days in Stevens 207. Lunch will be provided!

To sign up and/or learn more about becoming a search advocate, please click on this link.

If you have questions, please contact Rebecca at rhernandez@georgefox.edu or Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

As the summer heats up, don’t forget about the upcoming deadlines for claims submissions.

Medical Spending Account

• June 29, 2018: Last day to submit claim(s) incurred between April 1, 2017, and March 31, 2018, with receipt(s)/substantiation
• Up to $500 will be automatically rolled over into your 2018-19 account as long as you are still actively participating in the plan.
• Any balance over $500 remaining unspent will be forfeited (use-it or lose-it rule).

Dependent Care Spending Account

• June 15, 2018: Last day to use funds in the two-and-a-half-month grace period.
• June 30, 2018: Last day to submit 2017-18 claim(s) with receipt(s)/substantiation

Contact Information

Need assistance with submitting Flexible Spending Account claims? Contact Allegiance Benefit Plan Management at 877-424-3570.

Need additional information? See the George Fox University Benefits Allegiance Flexible Spending Employee Benefit Plan webpage to access forms, debit card information, or the links to access your account online

Have questions about this or other George Fox University employee benefits? Contact Darby Thiessen in Employee Empowerment at ext. 2188 or dthiessen@georgefox.edu.

Join your fellow employees for our summer barbecue on the quad lawn at noon today (Wednesday). In the event of rain, we’ll be in Canyon Commons 101/102. The cost is only $5 per person.

In addition to lunch, we’ll take time to celebrate the winners of the Wellness Challenge. Please RSVP at this link. Summer student employees are welcome to RSVP as well.

Questions? Contact Peg Hutton (phutton@georgefox.edu).

– Hosted by the Staff Development Committee

If your contract ends in June and you will not be on campus through the summer, please bring over any money before you leave. Checks dated prior to June 30, 2018, must be deposited in the current fiscal year. Money that needs accounting for in FY2018 must be deposited no later than 1 p.m. on June 29. If it arrives later, it will go into the FY2019 budget.

End-of-the-fiscal-year deposits to be included in this year’s budget must be in Finance no later than Friday, June 29. Checks dated prior to June 30, 2018, must be deposited in the current fiscal year. Please look around your desks and file cabinets to see if there are any lingering items that need to go to the bank. If you are taking vacation during the July 4 holiday, please send your deposits over BEFORE you leave. If you should have any questions about deposits, please contact Heather Groenlund at ext. 2173.

Final petty cash reconciliations for this fiscal year are due in Finance no later than Friday, June 29. Please remember to submit all receipts, cash and reconciliation reports before this deadline. Please plan ahead! If you are taking vacation during the July 4 holiday, please send your deposits over BEFORE you leave. If you have questions about petty cash protocols, please contact Jen Klapp at ext. 2170.

On Thursday, June 7, the Bauman lot will be restriped, and there will be no parking in the lot that day. Please park either in the Le Shana lot or on the campus side of Meridian Street or on North Street.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation!

Due to a scheduling conflict, our first Route 66 barbecue has been moved to Friday, June 8. We’ll be featuring a menu from the state of Illinois this week. The rest of the “stops” on our culinary road trip will be on Wednesdays through Aug. 1.

TIAA-CREF individual consulting appointments are coming up at the Newberg campus June 19-21!

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. And, 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! You may also call to book an appointment at the TIAA office near the Portland Center online or by calling 1-800-732-8353.

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, please contact Darby Thiessen at 503-554-2188 or dthiessen@georgefox.edu.

The Bruin Den is still closed for maintenance, but the Bridge Cafe is open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday through June 15. Come on in and visit us for breakfast, lunch, a pastry or your favorite coffee drink.

In addition to starting up Route 66 this week, we’re serving up daily specials and will be on the patio barbecuing as well!