Archive for July, 2019

MyGFU is becoming MyGeorgeFox

Wednesday, July 31st, 2019

As you may have heard, MyGFU is becoming MyGeorgeFox this Saturday, Aug. 3. The change also includes an upgrade to a new responsive and mobile-friendly user experience.

The system will be unavailable beginning Friday at 6 p.m. continuing through Saturday, Aug. 3. The new MyGeorgeFox URL will be https://my.georgefox.edu.

Please contact the Service Desk (servicedesk@georgefox.edu or ext. 2569) with any questions.

Please avoid parking in Hoover and Stevens lots tomorrow

Wednesday, July 31st, 2019

We are thrilled to welcome more than 120 prospective students and their families to campus for Summer Visit Day tomorrow (Friday). For many of these visitors, it will be their first time setting foot on campus. We are so thankful for your involvement in making this a memorable experience for our guests.

As a courtesy, please avoid parking in the Hoover and Stevens lots so our guests can arrive on campus with ease. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Kelly Friesen at ext. 2248.

Choir auditions are open to all

Wednesday, July 31st, 2019

Are you looking for a place to develop your musicianship as a singer, find community, and fulfill your fine arts requirement? Join choir! Click on this link for more information.

To sign up for an audition, click here.

Bruin Den will be closed next week

Wednesday, July 31st, 2019

The Bruin Den will be closed next week, Aug. 5-9, for routine maintenance and preparation for the upcoming school year. Thank you for your patronage and we’ll see you the following week!

Sign up now for web editor training on Aug. 21

Tuesday, July 30th, 2019

A training session for Cascade Server, the system used to edit the university website, will be offered on Wednesday, Aug. 21, from 2 to 4 p.m.

This basic-level session is tailored for editors who have either not edited the website before or need a refresher on using the software. The session will be held in Stevens 307. Sign up using this form.

Questions? Contact Peter Crackenberg at pcrackenberg@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2138.

Join in fun of Hadlock’s ‘River Night’ tonight

Tuesday, July 30th, 2019

The Hadlock Student Center is hosting our final “River Night” of the summer tonight (Wednesday) from 4 to 7 p.m. Bring a picnic dinner and come join us at Rogers Landing. We will have kayaks, paddle boards, and lawn games ready for you and the family.

The cost is $3 per person or $6 per family. Please contact Rob Simpson at simpsonr@georgefox.edu with any questions. 

Please note changes in Finance department

Tuesday, July 30th, 2019

There have been some personnel changes in Finance we wanted you to be aware of …

  • Melodee Powers has added the duties of accounts payable supervisor to her current position of director of university budgets.
  • Patrick Culligan has joined Finance as an accounts payable specialist, along with Michelle Conrad. Patrick replaced Belinda Creighton, who has joined Human Resources.
  • Continue to use AccountsPayable@georgefox.edu for any Accounts Payable questions or concerns.
  • We also have a new email address for Vena reporting and any other questions not relating to Accounts Payable: Finance@georgefox.edu.

Thank you!

MyGFU is becoming MyGeorgeFox

Monday, July 29th, 2019

As you may have heard, MyGFU is becoming MyGeorgeFox this Saturday, Aug. 3. The change also includes an upgrade to a new responsive and mobile-friendly user experience.

The system will be unavailable beginning Friday at 6 p.m. continuing through Saturday, Aug. 3. The new MyGeorgeFox URL will be https://my.georgefox.edu.

Please contact the Service Desk (servicedesk@georgefox.edu or ext. 2569) with any questions.

Give the gift of words to employees celebrating service milestones

Sunday, July 28th, 2019

Please take a moment to share the gift of words with our employees who are celebrating a “years of service” milestone. Feel free to thank them or share a favorite memory by adding a comment under their name on this form.

We’ll share your gift of words on cards, and present them at the all-community meeting on Monday, Aug. 19.

Please reach out to Kara Holcombe (kholcombe@georgefox.edu or ext. 2189) if you have any questions regarding the honorees.

George Fox a cappella singers seek support with car wash

Friday, July 26th, 2019

Want to get your car washed for whatever price feels right to you? The Theory Project, an a cappella group composed of current and former George Fox students, will be washing cars so they can buy music this upcoming school year.

The car wash is by donation, for however much you are willing or able to spend in the quest to clean your vehicle(s)! If interested, The Theory Project will see you between noon and 4 p.m. tomorrow, Sunday, at Newberg Church of Christ (2503 Haworth Ave.)!

Questions? Contact Julianne Robinson (jrobinson16@georgefox.edu).

A major upgrade coming to MyGFU

Thursday, July 25th, 2019

We’re happy to announce that MyGFU is getting a major upgrade and a new name. The existing user interface will be replaced with a new, responsive design with a student experience that is mobile-device friendly.

Following the upgrade, the site will be known as MyGeorgeFox and be accessible at https://my.georgefox.edu. To facilitate these changes, the system will be unavailable beginning Friday evening, Aug. 2, and continuing through Saturday, Aug. 3.

Please contact the Service Desk (servicedesk@georgefox.edu or ext. 2569) with any questions.

Come say farewell to Joe Thouvenel at reception today

Wednesday, July 24th, 2019

Come to the IDEA Center today (Thursday) between 1 and 2 p.m. to say farewell to Joe Thouvenel. Joe is moving on to work as a transformational organization consultant with Providence Health and Services. Today is his last day at George Fox.

Join us for cake and coffee as we wish him great success. 

Join colleagues at all-employee meeting this afternoon

Wednesday, July 24th, 2019

Make plans to join your colleagues at the all-employee meeting this afternoon (Thursday). We’ll be meeting in Canyon Commons from 3 to 5 p.m. (with live streaming in PDS 160). Please note the slightly earlier start time.

Additional shredding pick-up scheduled for Monday

Wednesday, July 24th, 2019

Access shredding service will be picking up our shred bins this Monday, July 29, as there have been a number of requests for additional shredding.

If you have filled your normal bin, please put additional items to shred in copy paper or Bankers Boxes and label them “Access – Please Shred/Destroy.” There will be an additional cost to your department for the additional shredding and the additional service call.

If you do not want an additional service call on Monday, please let Matt Hammar (mhammar@georgefox.edu) know ASAP. Access will be out again Monday, Aug. 5, for their normal service day.

Explore the outdoors with equipment from Hadlock’s rental center

Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019

There are only five weeks left of summer, so take advantage of the rental center located in the Hadlock Student Center and get outside. We have anything you might need for getting out on the water (kayaks and paddleboards) or camping (tents, sleeping bags, stoves, hammocks, ice chests, etc.) at very reasonable prices. 

For more information or to make a reservation, visit our rental website.

Questions? Email studentcenter@georgefox.edu.

A major upgrade coming to MyGFU

Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019

We’re happy to announce that MyGFU is getting a major upgrade and a new name. The existing user interface will be replaced with a new, responsive design with a student experience that is mobile-device friendly.

Following the upgrade, the site will be known as MyGeorgeFox and be accessible at https://my.georgefox.edu. To facilitate these changes, the system will be unavailable beginning Friday evening, Aug. 2, and continuing through Saturday, Aug. 3.

Please contact the Service Desk (servicedesk@georgefox.edu or ext. 2569) with any questions.

Casting call still open for Welcome Weekend video shoot

Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019

Have some free time this summer? Live locally? Always wanted to act? Now is your chance! Come join student activities and the marketing department in acting for the Welcome Weekend video, seen by hundreds of incoming freshmen later this summer. Basically, you’ll be famous.

If this tickles your fantasy, fill out this form to let us know you’re interested! Filming will take place the week of July 25 to Aug. 1.

Any comments, jokes and concerns can be emailed to Jake Thiessen at jthiessen@georgefox.edu.

Walk in the Old Fashioned Festival Parade this Saturday!

Monday, July 22nd, 2019

Want to walk with George Fox University in the Old Fashioned Festival parade this Saturday, July 27?

George Fox is looking for students, employees and their families to walk alongside the George Fox-sponsored cement truck and Ford truck while handing out candy and stickers. We have 10 free T-shirts left for volunteers to wear in the parade.

Anyone is welcome, and if you do not receive a T-shirt and still want to walk, wear George Fox gear or a navy blue shirt. Meet-up will be in the back of Edwards Elementary in the old Renne Field (8th Street) at 8:30 a.m. on July 27. We are the 12th spot in the parade and should move through the parade streets rather quickly.

Please email Missy Downs mdowns@georgefox.edu to sign up.

Be sure to schedule a meeting with TIAA rep

Monday, July 22nd, 2019

No matter where you are in life – just getting started or planning for retirement – a session with TIAA representative Eric Proctor can help you create a 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?

Eric will be on campus Aug. 13-15 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. each day, with sessions scheduled in Hoover 104. RSVP today, as space is limited. Register by visiting this link or calling 800-732-8353 on weekdays, between 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET). We look forward to working with you!

Contact Kara Holcombe (kholcombe@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Hadlock hosts open climbing hours today and next Tuesday

Monday, July 22nd, 2019

Join us for roped climbing open hours from 4:30 to 6 p.m. today (Tuesday) and next Tuesday, July 30.

Haven’t been belay certified? No problem! Hadlock Student Center staff will be available to belay participants who have been cleared through a climbing-wall orientation. Climbing-wall orientations are also offered at 5 p.m. both days, and sign-ups are available on IMleagues.com.

Questions? Email us at studentcenter@georgefox.edu.