Archive for June, 2021

Hadlock courts in use for sports camps

Wednesday, June 30th, 2021

Please note that there will be a volleyball camp happening in the Hadlock Student Center July 1-3. There will also be basketball camps occurring July 5-9 and July 12-16. During each of the three camps, all basketball courts will be unavailable throughout the day.

Writing camp offered for 4th-9th grade students this summer

Wednesday, June 30th, 2021

The Oregon Writers project is offering an incredible writing camp July 12-16 for 4th-9th grade students!  We are partnering with Airways Science to give students a hands-on, exciting camp. It will be held on-campus in the Robert’s Center from 9 am – 12 pm each day and the cost is $125. Scholarships are available based on need. 

If you have any questions, contact Dr. Carol Brazo at cbrazo@georgefox.edu.

Signed waivers required for Hadlock and bouldering wall use

Wednesday, June 30th, 2021

Starting Thursday, July 1st, all users of the Hadlock Student Center will be required to sign a new waiver in order to use the facility for sports, exercise, or other activities. For employees and general students, they can find it here, under “Employee Resources” or “Student Resources” and “University Forms”. For guests and other members, it is located here. Please keep in mind that everyone needs an updated facility waiver starting July 1, 2021.

In addition, every person participating in rock climbing needs to rewatch the Bouldering Orientation Video and take the Bouldering Assessment Quiz again. Please note that climbers need to watch the video even if they have watched it before as it contains some useful reminders and information.

Masks no longer required for Hadlock activities

Wednesday, June 30th, 2021

As of Wednesday, June 7, masks are no longer required to be worn while using the Hadlock Student Center for either vaccinated or unvaccinated individuals. All sports and activities will resume with no distancing or modifications required. Students, employees, and members are encouraged to give each other space when possible and to respect the personal choice of others who choose to continue wearing masks or refrain from certain activities.

If you have any questions, please email AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

IT Service Desk in temporary location through end of July

Wednesday, June 30th, 2021

The IT Service Desk has transitioned to a temporary location in Stevens 208 while construction and carpet replacement happens in their normal office location and will remain in Stevens 208 through the end of July. 

Services will be available as usual.

If you have any questions, email servicedesk@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2569.

Bridge Cafe closed this Monday for Independence Day

Wednesday, June 30th, 2021

The Bridge Cafe will be closed in observance of Independence Day this Monday, July 5.

Be sure to check out upcoming tennis camps

Wednesday, June 30th, 2021

Check out the George Fox tennis program’s Junior Summer Tennis Camps for all ages and skill levels! These camps will be serious fun and will greatly improve skills, all while cultivating a love for the sport. And, as a bonus, kids of George Fox employees get 40% off!

For more details and the RSVP link, visit this page.

Please continue to wear face covering when visiting food bank

Wednesday, June 30th, 2021

Thank you for continuing to wear a face covering when shopping at the Bruin Community Pantry’s food bank. We would prefer that our volunteers not be required to ask each person to show proof of vaccination. Considering the small space, we want to be able to keep everyone safe, so face coverings will continue to be required to access the food bank.

Thank you for your cooperation. Contact Jere Witherspoon (jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu) if you have questions.

New waiver required for Hadlock and orientation for climbing wall

Tuesday, June 29th, 2021

Starting Thursday, July 1st, all users of the Hadlock Student Center will be required to sign a new waiver in order to use the facility for sports, exercise, or other activities. For employees and general students, they can find it here, under “Employee Resources” or “Student Resources” and “University Forms”. For guests and other members, it is located here. Please keep in mind that everyone needs an updated facility waiver starting July 1, 2021.

In addition, every person participating in rock climbing needs to rewatch the Bouldering Orientation Video and take the Bouldering Assessment Quiz again. Please note that climbers need to watch the video even if they have watched it before as it contains some useful reminders and information.

No mask or sport restrictions in Hadlock starting June 30th

Tuesday, June 29th, 2021

Starting Wednesday, June 30th, masks will no longer be required to be worn while using the Hadlock Student Center for either vaccinated or unvaccinated individuals. All sports and activities will resume with no distancing or modifications required. Students, employees, and members are encouraged to give each other space, when possible, and to respect the personal choice of others that choose to continue wearing masks or refraining from certain activities.

If you have any questions, please email AJ Heil (aheil@georgefox.edu).

Wellness Wednesdays – Gratitude

Tuesday, June 29th, 2021

Wellness Wednesdays is starting a new series. We invite everyone to join us in exploring the benefits of gratitude and spend more time in that healthy and peaceful space of thankfulness. As we are recovering from the effects of the pandemic, and reflecting on the past year, we can experience the healing benefits of a thankful attitude. Gratitude changes everything. We have prepared some information for you this week and will stay in touch over the next few weeks.

We encourage you to watch this inspiring video on Gratitude today.

Stay tuned for more information, connection and events.

Questions? Contact HR at hr@georgefox.edu.

PGE planned power outage in Murdock Library this week

Tuesday, June 29th, 2021

The Murdock library and the 24-hour space will be closed July 6-8th due to a planned power outage. Library employees will be working remotely and can be reached via email. Check the library website for information. If you have a question about an item you have requested, or an item on loan, please email circadmin@georgefox.edu.

Discount at tennis camps for children of George Fox faculty and staff

Tuesday, June 29th, 2021

The George Fox tennis program’s Junior Summer Tennis Camps are starting up in July and going through August. Held Monday-Friday, from 9:30-2 p.m., these camps will be seriously fun, will greatly improve skills, and cultivate a love for the sport. Children of George Fox employees get 40% off.

For more details and to RSVP, visit this page.

New waiver required for Hadlock and orientation for climbing wall

Monday, June 28th, 2021

Starting Thursday, July 1st, all users of the Hadlock Student Center will be required to sign a new waiver in order to use the facility for sports, exercise, or other activities. For employees and general students, they can find it here, under “Employee Resources” or “Student Resources” and “University Forms”. For guests and other members, it is located here. Please keep in mind that everyone needs an updated facility waiver starting July 1, 2021.

In addition, every person participating in rock climbing needs to rewatch the Bouldering Orientation Video and take the Bouldering Assessment Quiz again. Please note that climbers need to watch the video even if they have watched it before as it contains some useful reminders and information.

No mask or sport restrictions in Hadlock starting June 30th

Monday, June 28th, 2021

Starting Wednesday, June 30th, masks will no longer be required to be worn while using the Hadlock Student Center for either vaccinated or unvaccinated individuals. All sports and activities will resume with no distancing or modifications required. Students, employees, and members are encouraged to give each other space, when possible, and to respect the personal choice of others that choose to continue wearing masks or refraining from certain activities.

If you have any questions, please email AJ Heil (aheil@georgefox.edu).

Concur report deadline reminder

Monday, June 28th, 2021

Please complete and submit your Concur Employee Expense reports for June 2021 to your supervisor for approval on or before Wednesday, June 30, 2021, to ensure that the reports are approved and available for processing in the finance office on or before July 9 to be included in the 2020-21 fiscal year.

If you have any questions, please call Kathi Becker at ext. 2166.

IT Service Desk closed from noon to 5 p.m. today

Monday, June 28th, 2021

The IT Service Desk will be closed today (Tuesday) from noon to 5 p.m. while we move to a temporary location. We are not going far, as we will reopen tomorrow in our temporary location in Room 208 of the Stevens Center while construction and carpet replacement happens in the office.

IT will be in Stevens 208 through the end of July. Services will be available as usual.

Questions? Email servicedesk@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2569.

Survey: Participate in research on shapes

Monday, June 28th, 2021

You’re invited to take a quick survey about shapes and attitudes. Sponsored by Dr. Chris Koch, approved by IRB and conducted by B. Cameron Stumpf, it should take no longer than 15 minutes. You can find the survey here.

Contact Cameron Stumpf (bstumpf16@georgefox.edu) if you have any questions.

Plan to attend today’s all-employee meeting

Sunday, June 27th, 2021

Join your colleagues at an in-person all-employee meeting in Bauman Auditorium at 10 a.m. today (Monday). For those unable to attend in person, a livestream will be available at this link.

See you there!

Murdock Library closed July 6-8 with power shutdown

Sunday, June 27th, 2021

PGE will be replacing the very old underground electrical lines that service the Murdock Library with new service lines, starting on Tuesday, July 6. The work is expected to continue through Thursday, July 8.

The library will be closed during this time, as there will be no electricity to the building. It should reopen on Friday, July 9. Questions? Contact Plant Services at plantservices@georgefox.edu.