Archive for December, 2019
Friday, December 27th, 2019
The Office of Student Accounts communicates important information to George Fox students through the SFS News. Most recently, we posted a notice about spring semester refunds. Prior to that, we shared spring semester payment information.
If you are not signed up, you can sign up or read recent posts at this link.
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Friday, December 20th, 2019
The Office of Student Accounts communicates important information to George Fox students through the SFS News. Most recently, we posted a notice about spring semester refunds. Prior to that, we shared spring semester payment information.
If you are not signed up, you can sign up or read recent posts at this link.
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Wednesday, December 18th, 2019
The university will be closed Monday, Dec. 23, through Wednesday, Jan. 1. Cash or check payments received in the student accounts office by 5 p.m. on Dec. 19 will be recorded in 2019; after that, they will be held and processed on Jan. 2, 2020.
Payments online are accepted throughout all of December and are immediately transacted the day submitted in MyGeorgeFox.edu. If paying for the spring semester, we encourage you to consider waiting until January to make a payment unless your due date falls in December.
We also invite you to read IRS Publication 970 for information about educational tax benefits and related payments.
Questions? Contact Jenny Getsinger (jgetsing@georgefox.edu).
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Wednesday, December 18th, 2019
The Bruin Community Pantry food bank will be available to the community in the coming weeks by making an appointment with the student life office. Call student life at 503-554-2310 or email studentlife@georgefox.edu to make an appointment through Jan. 20, 2020.
The food bank will have limited hours in the spring semester due to the remodeling of the demonstration kitchen, a project scheduled to begin in January.
Please contact Jere Witherspoon (503-554-2316) if you have any questions. Updated information will be posted on the Bruin Community Pantry website.
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Tuesday, December 17th, 2019
Looking to learn tennis for the first time and don’t know where to start? Join our five-session beginner tennis course that teaches all of the basics. Each session will focus on a different aspect of the game:
- Jan. 6: Forehand
- Jan. 13: Backhand
- Jan. 20: Volleys/overhead
- Jan. 27: Serve/returns
- Feb. 3: Point play/scoring
Classes are Mondays, and the cost for the entire course is $79. The price is $20 if you’re looking to only attend a few of the classes. Sign up at this link or email Jeff Cero at jcero@georgefox.edu for more information.
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Monday, December 16th, 2019
During this holiday season, please be mindful of your George Fox Visa cards for unauthorized purchases and scam emails.
If you encounter any suspicious activity, please call the number on the back of your Visa card to have the card inactivated. If you receive scam emails, please report them to the IT Service Desk (servicedesk@georgefox.edu).
If you need any assistance with this process, please call Kathi Becker (ext. 2166 or kbecker@georgefox.edu).
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Monday, December 16th, 2019
The finance office will be closed from Dec. 21 through Jan. 1 for Christmas break.
Deposits that need a December 2019 date must be brought to Heather in the finance office no later than 10 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 20. If it arrives later, it will go into a deposit for January 2020.
Please look around your desk and file cabinet to see if there are any lingering items that need to go to the bank. If you are taking extra time off during the Christmas holiday, please send your deposits over before you leave.
If you have any questions about deposits, contact Heather Groenlund at ext. 2173.
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Monday, December 16th, 2019
Due to a technical glitch late last week and yesterday, the university’s email system was unable to process Daily Bruin requests. If you made a request that failed to appear in the forum, feel free to resubmit it or email your information to Sean Patterson at spatterson@georgefox.edu.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Sunday, December 15th, 2019
Want to make a difference in the life of a student? For some students, the cost of purchasing textbooks is the difference between graduating or dropping out. Help undergraduate students who are experiencing financial hardship obtain textbooks and course materials they need in order to be academically successful.
We ask you to prayerfully consider making a tax-deductible donation to the Textbook Assistance Fund. Want to learn more about the fund? Click here. Questions? Email Cheri Hampton at champton@georgefox.edu.
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Sunday, December 15th, 2019
The university’s offices in Newberg, Portland, Redmond and Salem will be closed Monday, Dec. 23, through Wednesday, Jan. 1, for the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays.
The libraries will follow the university’s closure plan, closing at 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20, and reopening at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2. In addition, the 24-hour space will be closed during that time.
Finally, the Bruin Store will be closed Saturday, Dec. 21, through Sunday, Jan. 5.
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Sunday, December 15th, 2019
Please take note of the Hadlock Student Center’s hours for Christmas break:
- Dec. 16-20: 6-9 a.m., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-7 p.m.
- Dec. 21 to Jan. 1: Closed
- Jan. 2-3: 6-9 a.m., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-7 p.m.
- Jan. 4-5: Closed
- Jan. 6-10: 6-9 a.m., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-7 p.m.
- Jan. 11: Closed
- Jan. 12:Â 2-8 p.m. (resuming regular hours)
Questions? Contact Rob Simpson at simpsonr@georgefox.edu.
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Thursday, December 12th, 2019
Students who need to leave their vehicles on campus during the break are able to do so but must come to the Campus Public Safety office to fill out a form and leave their keys with the CPS office.
Keys may be retrieved at any time upon returning to campus. Simply stop by the office or call 503-554-2090.
Please note: George Fox is not responsible for any theft or damage to your vehicle while left unattended on campus. Please don’t leave your vehicle on city streets, as the city of Newberg will tow cars that are considered abandoned vehicles after 72 hours!
Questions? Call 503-554-2090 or email Elrike Shaw at eshaw@georgefox.edu.
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Thursday, December 12th, 2019
The volleyball and lacrosse teams are joining forces to sell Christmas ornaments as a fundraiser. They are George Fox-branded in navy or silver.
Interested? You can pick them up in the athletics office, or we’ll even hand-deliver them to your office up to Friday, Dec. 20! They are $8 each; if you buy three, a fourth ornament is free.
We accept cash, a check or Venmo. Email Emily Davis at edavis@georgefox.edu with questions or to place an order.
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Thursday, December 12th, 2019
FoxTALE will be upgraded immediately following the Christmas break on Thursday, Jan. 2, and unavailable from 6 a.m. to noon. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes.
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Thursday, December 12th, 2019
FoxTALE will be upgraded immediately following the Christmas break on Thursday, Jan. 2, and unavailable from 6 a.m. to noon that day. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes. Your course content will not be affected by this upgrade.
We also want to let you know that you can view courses older than 2017 fall semester on the FoxTALE-Archive site.
Questions? Email servicedesk@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2569.
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Thursday, December 12th, 2019
 Please take note of the Hadlock Student Center’s hours for Christmas break:
- Dec. 14-15:Â Closed
- Dec. 16-20: 6-9 a.m., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-7 p.m.
- Dec. 21 to Jan. 1: Closed
- Jan. 2-3: 6-9 a.m., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-7 p.m.
- Jan. 4-5: Closed
- Jan. 6-10: 6-9 a.m., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-7 p.m.
- Jan. 11: Closed
- Jan. 12:Â 2-8 p.m. (resuming regular hours)
Questions? Contact Rob Simpson at simpsonr@georgefox.edu.
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Wednesday, December 11th, 2019
The university will be closed Monday, Dec. 23, through Wednesday, Jan. 1. Cash or check payments received in the student accounts office by 5 p.m. on Dec. 19 will be recorded in 2019; after that, they will be held and processed on Jan. 2, 2020.
Payments online are accepted throughout all of December and are immediately transacted the day submitted in MyGeorgeFox.edu. If paying for the spring semester, we encourage you to consider waiting until January to make a payment unless your due date falls in December.
We also invite you to read IRS Publication 970 for information about educational tax benefits and related payments.
Questions? Contact Jenny Getsinger (jgetsing@georgefox.edu).
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Wednesday, December 11th, 2019
Don’t forget to join your colleagues at the all-employee meeting this afternoon (Thursday) in Canyon Commons from 3:30 to 5 p.m. As a reminder, there will be no live-streaming of this month’s meeting.
See you there!
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Wednesday, December 11th, 2019
All George Fox employees and students are invited to a retirement reception for Debbie Hawblitzel between 2 and 3:30 p.m. today (Thursday) in the music office in the Ross Center. Drop by to wish her well and enjoy some food as we celebrate her time with us!
Debbie has served as an administrative assistant in the music department for 14 and a half years. Before that, she worked for two years in the communication arts, writing literature and world languages department.
Questions? Contact Kenn Willson at kwillson@georgefox.edu.
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Wednesday, December 11th, 2019
This spring, an African-American history course will give you the opportunity to read deeply into the writings and lived experiences of African-Americans.
Beyond reading, you will learn through historical-role immersive exercises that will challenge and engage participants. No pre-requisites are required, and the course is open to students at all levels.
It will be taught by Paul Otto, coauthor, with Verdis Robinson (Campus Compact), of Bacon’s Rebellion, 1676-1677: Race, Class, And Frontier Conflict In Colonial Virginia. On Feb. 10, 2020, Robinson will give a public lecture for Black History Month, “‘One Like the Sea’: Frederick Douglass’s Global Search for Democracy and Equality, 1886–1887.” He will also be meeting with students in HIST 380.
- What: HIST 380, African-American History (#4354) (Fulfills GE Intercultural Experience requirement)
- When: Tuesdays/Thursdays, noon to 1:15 p.m.
For more information, please contact Paul Otto at potto@georgefox.edu.
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