Archive for April, 2020

All invited to virtual commencement ceremony tomorrow

Thursday, April 30th, 2020

In order to mark the day we originally scheduled undergraduate commencement, we have created a virtual event for graduates, their families and friends to enjoy from wherever they are currently living at a time that is convenient.

After 8 a.m. tomorrow (Saturday, May 2), a virtual ceremony can be viewed in the on-demand section at this link. There are separate captioned versions available as well (English, Spanish and Mandarin). This service is available on your desktop computer or mobile device.

Congratulations, graduates!

Please bring in your deposits before you leave campus

Thursday, April 30th, 2020

If your contract ends soon and/or you will not be on campus through the summer, please bring over any cash or checks before you leave.

Please look around your desks and file cabinets to see if there are any lingering items that need to be deposited. Checks dated prior to June 30, 2020, must be deposited in the current fiscal year.

If you have any questions about deposits, please contact Heather Groenlund at 503-554-2173. Thank you and have a great summer!

‘The Student Collective’ seeks your club content

Thursday, April 30th, 2020

The Student Collective is collecting content for clubs during the 2019-20 school year! We would love to hear about your experiences and any photos you may have! Just fill out this form.

Questions? Write us at ascstudentcollective@georgefox.edu.

Important End-of-Year Survey: Allocating Resources to Meet Your Needs

Wednesday, April 29th, 2020

Students: Please complete this important end-of-year survey that informs us how to allocate resources to meet your needs. Click here to complete it.

We know each person has different needs, and we are here to help. In an effort to better understand your current situation, please take five minutes to answer a few questions so we can best allocate our financial, emotional, spiritual, and staff resources to meet your needs. 

As the 2019-20 academic year comes to a close and we begin planning for the fall, we want to make sure we take action to address your biggest needs and concerns. Your voice is valuable. 

If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out by emailing Jere Witherspoon at jwithers@georgefox.edu.

Thank you.

Info on purchasing moving forward

Wednesday, April 29th, 2020

Thank you to all who have curtailed spending for nonessential items. In our continuing effort toward being good stewards of George Fox resources, we will now require that all purchases be approved in advance.

The PeopleSoft Purchasing system is the vehicle that we will be using for all purchases moving forward (including Visa transactions). Generated purchase requests will be converted into PO’s, and the approved PO will be sent to you electronically so that you will be able to complete the purchase.  If you are requesting a purchase that uses your George Fox Visa card, the vendor selected would be “USBank.”

An email was sent to all PeopleSoft users on April 16, 2020, with instructions/tutorial on creating purchase requests. We know that there will be some who haven’t generated purchase requests or haven’t done so for some time – not to worry! We will be available to give all the assistance that you need, including one-on-one training either over the phone, via email, in person or on Zoom.

Please call or email either Kathi Becker (kbecker@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2166) or Matt Hammar (mhammar@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2008) if you have questions.

Support sociology seniors with today’s Zoom event

Wednesday, April 29th, 2020

Please come and support our sociology seniors as they present their research via Zoom today (Thursday) from 3 to 5 p.m. Click here to join the meeting. You can join any session that interests you.

Here is the schedule for the afternoon:

  • 3-3:20 p.m.: Jiayu (Shirley) Xiao, “The Relationship Between Family Support and Mental Health of the Elderly in Newberg, Oregon”
  • 3:20-3:40 p.m.: Justin Trimble, “The Affinity Between George Fox Football Athletes and Career Choice in Law Enforcement”
  • 3:40-4 p.m.: Julia Sutter, “Does George Fox University Provide Enough Support for Students with Disabilities?”
  • 4-4:20 p.m.: Kameron Olsen, “Religious Affiliation and Environmental Concern: Evidence from the 2018 General Social Survey”
  • 4:20-4:40 p.m: Shawn Durham, “Immigration Rhetoric and Policy: Content Analysis of Presidential Speeches from Clinton to Trump”

Questions? Contact Young-IL Kim at ykim@georgefox.edu.

Join in watching virtual commencement ceremony Saturday

Tuesday, April 28th, 2020

In order to mark the day we originally scheduled undergraduate commencement, we have created a virtual event for graduates, their families and friends to enjoy from wherever they are currently living at a time that is convenient.

After 8 a.m. this Saturday, May 2, a virtual ceremony can be viewed in the on-demand section at this link. There are separate captioned versions available as well (English, Spanish and Mandarin). This service is available on your desktop computer or mobile device.

Congratulations, graduates!

Join ‘TikTok Dances’ today on Instagram

Tuesday, April 28th, 2020

We hope you’ve enjoyed this week’s Student Activities events on Instagram! Join us again today (Wednesday) for “TikTok Dances with Meghan.”

All of the fun content can be found here, including last week’s Love Sick (Dating Game). Questions? Contact activities@georgefox.edu.

Compete in May fitness challenge

Tuesday, April 28th, 2020

The Hadlock Student Center intramurals program is hosting a running, cycling and walking/hiking challenge during the month of May. The individuals who log the most minutes for the entire month (there will be three separate groups) will win the respective championship. Depending on the number of sign-ups, we may have separate categories for students and faculty/staff.

Whether you run, ride or walk/hike really fast, or you’re just getting out for some exercise and cruising, the winners will be determined not by speed but by the total number of minutes for the entire month of May.

For more information and to sign up, go to imleagues.com. Questions? Email studentcenter@georgefox.edu.

Last issue of ‘The Crescent’ released today

Tuesday, April 28th, 2020

The student newspaper is releasing its final issue for the semester! The Crescent’s latest articles can be read at gfucrescent.com today (Wednesday) beginning at noon.

Thank you all for an incredible year! Please continue to stay safe and informed.

Planning underway to open teaching sites in fall

Monday, April 27th, 2020

George Fox is planning for students to return to physical classrooms at our teaching sites for the fall semester. We will do so thoughtfully and within the mandates from the governor’s office, but we will do everything in our power to offer our students in-person teaching rather than only remote delivery this fall.

Teams of George Fox employees are developing plans – in concert with the governor’s office and public health guidance – for the return to campus.

If you have questions, contact your VP or the university provost.

Planning underway to open teaching sites in fall

Monday, April 27th, 2020

George Fox is planning for students to return to physical classrooms at our teaching sites for the fall semester. We will do so thoughtfully and within the mandates from the governor’s office, but we will do everything in our power to offer our students in-person teaching rather than only remote delivery this fall.

Teams of George Fox employees are developing plans – in concert with the governor’s office and public health guidance – for the return to campus.

Planning underway to safely open campus in fall

Monday, April 27th, 2020

George Fox is planning for students to return to dorms and classrooms on campus for the fall semester. We are committed to finding a way to provide the in-person campus experience that is invaluable to helping our students find their calling.

We will do so thoughtfully and within the mandates from the governor’s office, but we will do everything in our power to offer our students in-person teaching rather than only remote delivery this fall. Teams of George Fox employees are developing plans – in concert with the governor’s office and public health guidance – for the return to campus.

If you have questions, contact your VP or the university provost.

Planning underway to safely open campus in fall

Monday, April 27th, 2020

George Fox is planning for students to return to dorms and classrooms on campus for the fall semester. We are committed to finding a way to provide the in-person campus experience that is invaluable to helping our students find their calling.

We will do so thoughtfully and within the mandates from the governor’s office, but we will do everything in our power to offer our students in-person teaching rather than only remote delivery this fall. Teams of George Fox employees are developing plans – in concert with the governor’s office and public health guidance – for the return to campus.

Rental book return instructions

Monday, April 27th, 2020

Over the last few weeks, automated emails have been sent reminding you of your upcoming rental books that need returned. In those emails, there are instructions to ship your books back, as well as instructions to print a prepaid shipping label that our company has provided. Please refer back to those emails and send your book in as soon as possible. 

When you ship your textbook(s) back, we will need you to include your first and last name, phone number, email address, and your rental patron ID number (which is also listed in your rental return reminder email). Without this information, we are unable to process your check-ins. 

Questions? Contact Paige Jacobs at pjacobs@georgefox.edu.

Audition for worship bands next semester

Monday, April 27th, 2020

Are you interested in joining our worship bands next year? The Office for Spiritual Life will be hosting auditions during the first week of the fall semester.

We will send more information out during the summer about signing up for those auditions. Please email Jamie Johnson (jamiej@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Support sociology seniors with Thursday’s Zoom event

Monday, April 27th, 2020

Please come and support our sociology seniors as they present their research via Zoom this Thursday, April 30, from 3 to 5 p.m. Click here to join the meeting. You can join any session that interests you.

Here is the schedule for the afternoon:

  • 3-3:20 p.m.: Jiayu (Shirley) Xiao, “The Relationship Between Family Support and Mental Health of the Elderly in Newberg, Oregon”
  • 3:20-3:40 p.m.: Justin Trimble, “The Affinity Between George Fox Football Athletes and Career Choice in Law Enforcement”
  • 3:40-4 p.m.: Julia Sutter, “Does George Fox University Provide Enough Support for Students with Disabilities?”
  • 4-4:20 p.m.: Kameron Olsen, “Religious Affiliation and Environmental Concern: Evidence from the 2018 General Social Survey”
  • 4:20-4:40 p.m: Shawn Durham, “Immigration Rhetoric and Policy: Content Analysis of Presidential Speeches from Clinton to Trump”

Questions? Contact Young-IL Kim at ykim@georgefox.edu.

Check out fun Instagram activities

Monday, April 27th, 2020

Check out the Student Activities Instagram account the next couple days!

  • Tuesday, April 28: Stress Relief Tips with Jonah
  • Wednesday, April 29: TikTok Dances with Meghan

All of the fun content can be found here, including last week’s Love Sick (Dating Game). Questions? Contact activities@georgefox.edu.

Check out student activities on Instagram

Sunday, April 26th, 2020

Tune in to the Student Activities Instagram account this week!

  • Monday, April 27: Fun Things To Do over the Summer
  • Tuesday, April 28: Stress Relief Tips with Jonah
  • Wednesday, April 29: TikTok Dances with Meghan

All of the fun content can be found here, including last week’s Love Sick (Dating Game). Questions? Contact activities@georgefox.edu.

Take advantage of free remote cooking classes

Sunday, April 26th, 2020

Now more than ever we all need to feel more comfortable working in the kitchen. Starting mid-May, live online cooking classes will be offered to all George Fox students, alumni and employees.

We will talk about how to use pantry food and elevate it with inexpensive ingredients from the produce, meat and dairy sections. From potatoes to rice, we will look at simple techniques that will give you many more options for healthy and nutritious food on a budget. You will learn to modify recipes for almost every dietary need.

Please complete this form if you are interested in participating in these classes. Whether you are in Alaska, California, Hawaii or Newberg, you can join in. All classes will be recorded for those who are unable to attend. There are no obligations!

Take advantage of these crazy days and learn to cook. You won’t be sorry! Classes will be taught by the Bruin Community Pantry’s Jere Witherspoon, and there may be special guests!

Questions? Contact Jere at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.