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If you have a colleague you believe is deserving of either the Administrator or Staff of the Year award for 2020-21, please take a few minutes to submit this nomination form.

This is a chance to honor those who have done exceptional work in supporting the mission and vision of the university. Nominations must include the reasons you believe the person deserves the award.

Please submit your nominations by the end of the day Wednesday, Aug. 4. Questions? Contact Nichole Drew (ndrew@georgefox.edu).

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

Today (Thursday), from 1 to 2 p.m., the analytics and foresight department will offer its weekly office-hour session via Zoom.

If you have data-related questions, we’ll be available for an hour on Thursdays at 1 p.m., to offer our assistance. This is an open format; we will do our best to assist you during this time and provide guidance on next steps, if necessary.

Contact Tyler Susmilch (tsusmilch@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Portland Seminary invites you to come say goodbye and celebrate our wonderful colleague, Tiona Cage, at an open house tomorrow (Thursday) from 1 to 3 p.m. at the seminary office in the Portland Center (12753 S.W. 68th Ave.).

Please contact Rachael Fissell (rfissell@georgefox.edu) if you have any questions.

As announced by President Baker in last week’s all-employee meeting, employees are encouraged to review the 2020 President’s Report. Those who prefer to read the printed report are welcome to contact Karlyn Fleming via email (kfleming@georgefox.edu) or at ext. 2115.

Residence Life is hiring for RA positions! If you enjoy building community, being a part of a team, and are looking for an opportunity to mentor and be mentored, check out the job description. Applications are due Friday, Aug. 6!

To apply, click here!

Questions? Contact Amy Ralston (aralston@georgefox.edu).

As we wrap up our exploration of the concept and practice of gratitude, we invite you to continue creating an atmosphere of thankfulness throughout the entire academic year. Be inspired and find out what others shared about their journey with gratitude.

You are loved and appreciated.

Questions? Contact HR at hr@georgefox.edu.

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:6-7

The Bridge Café will be closed starting Friday, July 30, at 2 p.m. We will reopen on Monday, Aug. 9, at 9 a.m.

Through the next month, George Fox will start requiring multi-factor authentication to sign in to university resources through Single Sign On. This change will affect signing into resources such as email and Canvas.

All employees and students are highly encouraged to opt-in to multi-factor authentication prior to the requirement date by following these instructions (you will need to log in to the data-wiki with your George Fox credentials to access the instructions).

Individuals who have not opted in by the dates below will be prompted to do so before being able to access Single Sign On:

• Staff and Administrators: Aug. 2, 2021
• Students: Aug. 16, 2021
• Faculty: Aug. 23, 2021   

Please contact the IT Service Desk (servicedesk@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Through the next month, George Fox will start requiring multi-factor authentication to sign in to university resources through Single Sign On. This change will affect signing into resources such as email and Canvas.

All employees and students are highly encouraged to opt-in to multi-factor authentication prior to the requirement date by following these instructions.

Individuals who have not opted in by the dates below will be prompted to do so before being able to access Single Sign On:

• Staff and Administrators: Aug. 2, 2021
• Students: Aug. 16, 2021
• Faculty: Aug. 23, 2021   

Please contact the IT Service Desk (servicedesk@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Are you a returning student or an employee who has a chronic illness/medical condition, has celiac disease/gluten intolerance, or is on the autism spectrum? Disability & Accessibility Services is looking for leaders/facilitators for these three different affinity groups on the Newberg campus.

The goal is to provide a safe space for students with these conditions, diagnoses, and/or restrictions to connect with other students with similar experiences in order to reduce feelings of isolation and build community.

If this is something you’re interested in or would just like more information, contact Andrea Byerley (abyerley@georgefox.edu) in Disability & Accessibility Services.

Through the next month, George Fox will start requiring multi-factor authentication to sign in to university resources through Single Sign On. This change will affect signing into resources such as email and FoxTALE.

All employees and students are highly encouraged to opt-in to multi-factor authentication prior to the requirement date by following these instructions.

Individuals who have not opted in by the dates below will be prompted to do so before being able to access Single Sign On:

• Staff and Administrators: Aug. 2, 2021
• Students: Aug. 16, 2021
• Faculty: Aug. 23, 2021   

Please contact the IT Service Desk (servicedesk@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Campus Recreation is hosting a Wilderness First Aid certification course at the Hadlock Student Center on Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 17-18. Students, employees and community members are all eligible to participate.

The course is a two-day introduction to general wilderness medicine concepts and basic life support skills. It is perfect for anyone who likes to spend time outside. This course provides relevant and realistic first-aid training and is taught by a professional instructor with significant patient care and backcountry experience.

To read more about this type of course, go to the Wilderness Medical Associates website.

You can register for the course at the Hadlock Student Center here. Please register as soon as possible to ensure your spot. We have reached our minimum number of participants, so it is confirmed and running.

If you have questions about the course, please reach out to AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

Join your colleagues at an all-employee meeting in Canyon Commons 101-103 today (Thursday) from 3 to 4:30 p.m. For those unable to attend in person, a livestream will be available at this link.

See you there!

The Hadlock Student Center offers affordable group rentals for kayaks, paddleboards, river tubes, yard games, hammocks, and other popular equipment. If you are interested in reserving multiple items for a group outing in August or September, please do this as soon as possible to ensure equipment inventory is available and to help us prepare for your outing.

Many group coordinators have inquired for sports teams, student welcome activities, and staff bonding and residence life events. These items are also available to any students, employees or alumni for personal outings and for George Fox-related outings. However, things tend to book up fast for August and September, so please act now to ensure availability for your outing.

If you need help planning an outing, please reach out to AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu for suggestions on locations and logistics.

If you are interested in making a reservation for any of our equipment, please visit our website here for pricing, availability, and to make an online reservation. If you have difficulties making a reservation, you can also call or email the Hadlock Student Center at studentcenter@georgefox.edu.

The Bridge Café will be closed starting Friday, July 30, at 2 p.m. We will reopen on Monday, Aug. 9, at 9 a.m.

This afternoon (Thursday), from 1 to 2 p.m., the analytics & foresight department will be offering its weekly office hour session via Zoom.

If you have data-related questions, we’ll be available for an hour on Thursdays at 1 p.m. to offer our assistance. This is an open format; we will do our best to assist you during this time and provide guidance on next steps, if necessary.

Questions? Contact Tyler Susmilch (tsusmilch@georgefox.edu).

Tell us what you think about gratitude and let us know how it has transformed your or someone else’s life. Please use this short survey to share your experience and let us know if we can share it with our George Fox community next Wednesday! (Please provide feedback by Friday, July 23.)

“In normal life we hardly realize how much more we receive than we give, and life cannot be rich without such gratitude. It is so easy to overestimate the importance of our own achievements compared with what we owe to the help of others.”

― Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Letters and Papers from Prison

Through the next month, George Fox will start requiring multi-factor authentication to sign in to university resources through Single Sign On. This change will affect signing into resources such as email and FoxTALE.

All employees and students are highly encouraged to opt-in to multi-factor authentication prior to the requirement date by following these instructions (you will need to log in to the data-wiki with your George Fox credentials to access the instructions).

Individuals who have not opted in by the dates below will be prompted to do so before being able to access Single Sign On:

• Staff and Administrators: Aug. 2, 2021
• Students: Aug. 16, 2021
• Faculty: Aug. 23, 2021   

Please contact the IT Service Desk (servicedesk@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Through the next month, George Fox will start requiring multi-factor authentication to sign in to university resources through Single Sign On. This change will affect signing into resources such as email and FoxTALE.

All employees and students are highly encouraged to opt-in to multi-factor authentication prior to the requirement date by following these instructions (you will need to log in to the data-wiki with your George Fox credentials to access the instructions).

Individuals who have not opted in by the dates below will be prompted to do so before being able to access Single Sign On:

• Staff and Administrators: Aug. 2, 2021
• Students: Aug. 16, 2021
• Faculty: Aug. 23, 2021   

Please contact the IT Service Desk (servicedesk@georgefox.edu) with any questions.