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Four faculty members were recently honored with faculty achievement awards for the 2019-20 academic year: Todd Curtis (Engineering) and Jillian Sokso (Art and Design) were named the undergraduate teacher and researcher of the year, respectively, while Jennie Harrop (Department of Professional Studies) and Debby Thomas (Business) received the corresponding awards at the graduate level.

Nicole Enzinger (Education) coauthored a chapter, “Mathematics education communities: Crossing virtual boundaries,” in the recently published Springer book Borders in Mathematics Pre-Service Teacher Education. The chapter explores mathematics education communities within and across social media with a communities of practices lens and shares implications for teacher preparation. 

Ed Higgins (English Emeritus, Writer in Residence) recently published a review of George Fox alumna Joann Boswell’s poetry volume Cosmic Pockets on the Christian Feminism Today website. He’s also published a number of his own poems in recent months, including “Barricades/barracuda” (in Otholiths, an online magazine, on May 1); “Night Fear Illusions” (in Black Poppy Review, an online literary journal, on March 31); and “the full moon’s light,” Epistemology” and “refugees” (in The BeZine: Waging the Peace, An Interfaith Exploration, an online literary site, on March 15).

Paul Anderson (Christian Studies) and the university are featured in an article, “The Saint John’s Bible Illuminates George Fox University’s 125th Anniversary,” on The Saint John’s Bible website. The piece recounts the university’s history and its affiliation with The Saint John’s Bible.

Jesse Richards (Advancement) is no longer with the university.

Lacrosse coaches Katie Brand and Jenna Morris are organizing summer camps and invite your children to check them out!

We’ll meet every Tuesday for morning and afternoon clinics for athletes of all ages. Our morning clinic will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon for ages 6-12 and other beginners. We’ll cover the basic rules, individual fundamentals and team concepts to help build knowledge and skills.

Our afternoon clinic will be offered from 1 to 4 p.m. for ages 13-19 and more advanced players. We’ll go over team concepts while also focusing on individual performance, fine-tuning and sustaining good habits. 

The cost is $50 per session, $40 for siblings. Whether your kids have never played the sport before or have been playing for years, these clinics will help them stay active.

Head to our website to register and to get more information!

When used wisely, student loans are a resource that can help students finance an education and gain access to a better life. Here are a few tips to keep your student loan debt in check:

•  Avoid using student loan funds to pay for anything that isn’t related to your education, such as:
  – Vacation
  – Clothes
  – Eating out for every meal
• Before making a purchase using your student loan refund, ask yourself if you truly need it in order to get through school and graduate.
• Create a monthly budget to keep your spending in check.
• Look for ways to cut spending where possible. 
• Return any leftover funds that you don’t need to your loan servicer.

Find more financial tips at studentloanhero.com. Contact your financial aid counselor at fa.georgefox.edu for other questions regarding your student loans.

Have you found that creating and following your 4:3 Plan (or a 3:2 or 2:1 Plan) has helped you to be a more successful college student?

The IDEA Center is making a video for LIBA 100 students, and we are  looking to add a few student testimonials about the the benefits of a 4:3 Plan. Complete this form if you would like to be considered!

Questions? Contact Colleen Sump at csump@georgefox.edu.

Faculty, have you found that students who have created and follow a 4:3 Plan are better prepared for advising sessions and are more successful staying on track and graduating on time?

The IDEA Center is making a video for LIBA 100 students, and we are  looking to add a few faculty testimonials about the the benefits of a 4:3 Plan. Complete this form if you would like to be considered!

Questions? Contact Colleen Sump at csump@georgefox.edu.

The university’s employees and students are invited to attend a free virtual event that will discuss the topic of High-Impact Chronic Pain (HICP) on Saturday, July 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

HICP affects 11 to 20 million U.S. adults and interferes with work or other daily activities most days or every day. People with HICP often suffer from iatrogenic harms, including (but not limited to) prescription-induced opiate use disorders.

In this session, we will hear from experts representing a variety of professions to discuss the healthcare experiences of people with HICP and the evidence on what works to reduce iatrogenic harms and promote health. You don’t want to miss this interactive virtual event intended to strengthen the primary care workforce. 

Students and employees can attend for free, but you must register ASAP at this link. Please contact Tammy O’Doherty (todohert@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

If you have any deposits for FY20, please bring your money over to the Finance office before Tuesday, June 30. Checks dated prior to June 30, 2020, 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.

Also, money that needs accounting for in FY20 must be brought to the Finance office no later than 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 30. If it arrives later, it will go into the FY21 budget.

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

Friday, June 19, celebrates and honors Juneteenth, which marks the end of slavery in America.

On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers emancipated the last remaining enslaved African Americans in what was the Confederacy. This is a key milestone in our nation’s history, and you are encouraged to take time to consider its lasting significance in our world today.

The Oregon Health Authority has issued guidance for fitness-related organizations to close their shower facilities.

As we slowly reopen our facilities for camps and use by student-athletes, we are following all rules, regulations and guidance by the Oregon Health Authority. As such, the showers in Wheeler Sports Center have been temporarily shut off.

If you have questions, contact Adam Puckett (apuckett@georgefox.edu).

There are many styles of drinking fountains across campus. The fountains that share a touchless bottle filler with a manually activated bubbler will no longer function as designed. Plant Services will be disabling the bubbler function, and the bottle filler will remain functional.

Plant Services will also be replacing some older bubblers with touchless bottle fillers. All fountains, being a shared surface, are sanitized daily.

We can all play a part in the sanitation efforts by avoiding contact between our water bottle opening and the bottler filler surfaces. It is also recommended that water bottles are regularly washed with soap and hot water.

Thank you for your understanding as we strive to contribute to the health and wellness of the George Fox community. 

The COVID Operations Team (COT) has published guidelines for holding face-to-face summer classes. If you are teaching a summer course and would prefer to hold that class face to face, please contact your dean for more information.

When used wisely, student loans are a resource that can help students finance an education and gain access to a better life. Here are a few tips to keep your student loan debt in check:

•  Avoid using student loan funds to pay for anything that isn’t related to your education, such as:
  – Vacation
  – Clothes
  – Eating out for every meal
• Before making a purchase using your student loan refund, ask yourself if you truly need it in order to get through school and graduate.
• Create a monthly budget to keep your spending in check.
• Look for ways to cut spending where possible. 
• Return any leftover funds that you don’t need to your loan servicer.

Find more financial tips at studentloanhero.com. Contact your financial aid counselor at fa.georgefox.edu for other questions regarding your student loans.

Have you found that creating and following your 4:3 Plan (or a 3:2 or 2:1 Plan) has helped you to be a more successful college student?

The IDEA Center is making a video for LIBA 100 students, and we are  looking to add a few student testimonials about the the benefits of a 4:3 Plan. Complete this form if you would like to be considered!

Questions? Contact Colleen Sump at csump@georgefox.edu.

Faculty, have you found that students who have created and follow a 4:3 Plan are better prepared for advising sessions and are more successful staying on track and graduating on time?

The IDEA Center is making a video for LIBA 100 students, and we are  looking to add a few faculty testimonials about the the benefits of a 4:3 Plan. Complete this form if you would like to be considered!

Questions? Contact Colleen Sump at csump@georgefox.edu.

The George Fox track and field coaching staff will host a virtual Track & Field Camp June 29 to July 3.

Coaches will host a daily virtual Zoom seminar and present a variety of track and field training tips and topics. Athletes will be given at-home training throughout the duration of the camp and will have additional options to access individualized coaching and guidance beyond the camp dates.

The target audience is age 12 to 20 (late middle school, high school and college), but adults who would like to learn more are more than welcome to join and could benefit as well. 

For detailed information, please visit this link. Questions? Please email Adam Haldorson at ahaldorson@georgefox.edu or Mike Wilson at mwilson@georgefox.edu. 

Need a good workout plan as we continue to practice social distancing? The George Fox strength and conditioning staff invites you to join a virtual Strength & Conditioning Camp June 29 through July 3.

Coaches will host daily virtual Zoom seminars and present a variety of strength-building tips and topics. Athletes will be given at-home training throughout the camp and will have additional options to access individualized coaching and guidance beyond the camp dates.

The target audience is ages 12 to 20 (late middle school, high school and college), but adults who would like to learn more are more than welcome to join and could benefit as well. 

Registration is available at this link. To learn more, contact Adam Haldorson at ahaldorson@georgefox.edu.

Do you owe a balance after your financial aid offer? We can help! For tips and help on paying the gap, please see some helpful tips on Ways to Fill the Gap.

Questions? Contact Janet Herron at jherron@georgefox.edu.

The George Fox track and field coaching staff will host a virtual Track & Field Camp June 29 to July 3.

Coaches will host a daily virtual Zoom seminar and present a variety of track and field training tips and topics. Athletes will be given at-home training throughout the duration of the camp and will have additional options to access individualized coaching and guidance beyond the camp dates.

The target audience is ages 12 to 20 (late middle school, high school and college), but adults who would like to learn more are more than welcome to join and could benefit as well. 

For detailed information, please visit this link. Questions? Please email Adam Haldorson at ahaldorson@georgefox.edu or Mike Wilson at mwilson@georgefox.edu. 

Need a good workout plan as we continue to practice social distancing? The George Fox strength and conditioning staff invites you to join a virtual Strength & Conditioning Camp June 29 through July 3.

Coaches will host daily virtual Zoom seminars and present a variety of strength-building tips and topics. Athletes will be given at-home training throughout the camp and will have additional options to access individualized coaching and guidance beyond the camp dates.

The target audience is ages 12 to 20 (late middle school, high school and college), but adults who would like to learn more are more than welcome to join and could benefit as well. 

Registration is available at this link. To learn more, contact Adam Haldorson at ahaldorson@georgefox.edu.