Archive for April, 2022

Need boxes? Visit mailroom during office hours

Tuesday, April 12th, 2022

Are you moving home, to your new job, or off campus? If you need boxes to pack up your belongings, you can pick them up in the mailroom on the Newberg campus free of charge!

Please visit the mailroom during its normal business hours of Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Safe travels!

Contact Megan Fisher at ext. 2112 if you have any questions.

Have boxes? Consider taking them to mailroom for students to use

Tuesday, April 12th, 2022

Does your department have quality boxes? If so, consider giving them to students to pack their belongings for the move home or onward!

Please make sure all boxes are sturdy and either can close completely or have a lid. You can deliver them to the mailroom on the Newberg campus, where students will pick them up free of charge. This is a small but impactful way we can help students Be Known!

Questions? Reach out to Megan Fisher at ext. 2112 or Richard Silver (rsilver@georgefox.edu) in the mailroom.

Important info about FY2022-23 preliminary budget

Tuesday, April 12th, 2022

The FY2022-23 preliminary budget was approved by the board of trustees in March. If you have access to Vena, you can run a BvA report 01 or 03, choosing 2023 for the Year and Period 12 to see what is in your FY23 budget.

This budget is only in Vena. The FY2022-23 budget will be loaded into PeopleSoft sometime in June, to be available for you July 1.

Questions? Contact Melodee Powers at mpowers@georgefox.edu.

All invited to retirement reception for Professor Phil Smith on April 22

Tuesday, April 12th, 2022

Phil Smith, professor of philosophy, is retiring after 30 years of teaching and service at the university. Come celebrate Phil by joining us for an open house reception from 3 to 4 p.m. on Friday, April 22, in the Stevens Center Atrium.

Light refreshments will be served. Please come wish Phil the best in his next adventures!

Questions? Contact Sarah Taylor at taylors@georgefox.edu.

Peer advisor applications are open

Tuesday, April 12th, 2022

Are you interested in being a peer advisor next semester? If you’ve been thinking about applying, now is the time to make it happen!

Peer advisors play an integral role in assisting new students’ transition to George Fox. They assist with Welcome Weekend and create bonds with students throughout the first semester.

Go here to a look at the full job description, then complete the application. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Monday, April 18.

Contact Kara Holcombe at kholcombe@georgefox.edu with any questions

Sign up for Smash Bros Tournament this Saturday

Tuesday, April 12th, 2022

This Saturday, April 16, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., University Recreation will host our second Smash Bros Tournament in the Wheeler Esports Arena. The competition will be 1v1 (one person per team), and all are welcome to join in!

If you love playing Smash Bros, want to play games in community, and enjoy a friendly competition, this is your event! Sign-ups and more details are on IMLeagues.

If you have additional questions, please email Rylee Guimont at rguimont19@georgefox.edu.

Hunt for Easter eggs in bookstore to win a prize

Tuesday, April 12th, 2022

There are eight golden eggs hidden in the bookstore; find one and win a prize!

Eggs will be retired when they are found, so hunt while supplies last. Happy Easter!

Questions? Contact Laura King at lking@georgefox.edu.

Swing by ‘Gearage Sale’ at Hadlock now through April 21

Tuesday, April 12th, 2022

University Recreation is hosting a spring “Gearage Sale” in the Hadlock Student Center April 13-21. Anytime Hadlock is open, stop by the lobby and shop the sale!

Feel free to browse the many outdoor recreation and fitness items, including stand-up paddleboards, longboards, sleeping bags, backpacks, daypacks, and more. Part of the proceeds go toward a student financial assistance fund for UREC programs.

Consignment is not available for this sale. If you would like to donate fitness equipment, sporting goods or outdoor recreation items, please email snofziger20@georgefox.edu.

Wellness Wednesday: Register for Steps for Peace

Tuesday, April 12th, 2022

Don’t forget to register for the Steps for Peace Challenge! Registration ends tomorrow (Thursday), and the challenge starts on April 15.

If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at hr@georgefox.edu.

Always be prepared for an emergency

Tuesday, April 12th, 2022

It is always good to be prepared for an emergency! Check out the following links for some basic emergency tools, tips and resources.

If you have questions, feel free to contact Campus Public Safety or the student life office. Be well!

Come to the Pre-Health Club’s Easter egg hunt tomorrow

Tuesday, April 12th, 2022

Stop by EHS between 3 and 4 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday) for snacks, an Easter egg hunt, and prizes! The event is hosted by the pre-dental, med and vet clubs.

Questions? Contact Michaella Thoman at mthoman18@georgefox.edu.

Important reminder from student life office about social media, civility, bias and harassment

Tuesday, April 12th, 2022

We want to remind all of us about the expectations of living in a Christ-centered community that honors kindness, grace, and civility as important values. We believe that all people are of great worth and value in the eyes of God and seek to increasingly become a campus characterized by loving support of one another.

Cultural humility means that we seek to understand and appreciate others, also created in the image of God, who are different from ourselves. Language and/or behavior that relies on stereotypes or is demeaning toward individuals or groups is absolutely unacceptable for George Fox students and employees, whether it occurs in person, through social media (Twitter, Facebook, etc.) or anonymously.

Violations of these expectations are taken very seriously by the university, especially when directed at another because of their race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, or disabilities. We want to remind everyone that George Fox has harassment, discrimination, and bias-related incident policies that can be viewed here.

Any incidents of harassment, discrimination or bias should be reported immediately to the student life office. We would also encourage community members to hold one another accountable for what we say and do in this important area.

May God enable each of us to be more and more like Jesus in the way we treat one another!

Take reading habits survey for chance to win Amazon gift card

Tuesday, April 12th, 2022

Do you love to read? Loathe to read? Just never have time? Whatever your inclination, take this quick survey on your reading habits for a chance to win an Amazon gift card!

This information is being collected for a class project, responses are anonymous and the survey can be completed in just five minutes. Thank you in advance for your participation!

Questions? Contact Genevieve Wolf at gwolf18@georgefox.edu.

Disclaimer: These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

Bruin Community Pantry is looking for summer volunteers

Monday, April 11th, 2022

The Bruin Community Pantry is looking for help for the summer. Volunteers must be available from May 2 through Aug. 26 on a regular basis.

There is also a need for assistance on Monday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon for our YCAP food delivery.

If you are interested, please email Jere Witherspoon at bruincommunitypantry@georgefox.edu for more information.

Expert on America’s founders speaks on campus Thursday night

Monday, April 11th, 2022

The university community is invited to a special guest lecture at 6:30 p.m. this Thursday, April 14, when Kevin Gutzman, professor of history at Western Connecticut State University, presents “Liberty at Stake: Vice President Thomas Jefferson, Governor James Monroe, Gabriel’s Rebellion, and the Election of 1800.” Gutzman has authored six excellent books on America’s founders.

The talk is open to the general public and will be in Hoover 105. Contact Mark Hall at mhall@georgefox.edu for more information.

Return your Good Neighbor permits at the end of spring term

Monday, April 11th, 2022

This is a reminder that all Good Neighbor parking permits need to be returned to the Campus Public Safety office by the end of spring term. You may turn them in from April 20 through May 6. Any permits not returned to Campus Public Safety by May 6 will result in a $25 charge to your student account.

Questions? Contact Karen Toohey at 503-554-2091 or ktoohey@georgefox.edu.

Be aware of policies concerning bicycles on campus over the summer

Monday, April 11th, 2022

Campus Public Safety will be conducting its annual bicycle roundup starting Wednesday, May 4. If you are staying on campus over the summer and plan to keep a bike here, please come to Campus Public Safety to get a sticker ID so your bike will not be removed.

Here are a few more things you should be aware of:

  • At the end of spring semester, a university-wide bicycle cleanup is done. Bicycles that are illegally parked, unregistered or inoperable are impounded. Bicycle racks need to be cleared to do routine maintenance to the bike racks and surrounding areas.
  • Bicycles may not be stored on campus during the summer semester. Bicycle claims can be made at the Campus Public Safety office.
  • Students using their bikes during the summer must move their bikes to the nearest rack of their summer housing.
  • Bicycles not picked up from the impound lot within 60 days will be forwarded to local charities at the discretion of the Campus Public Safety office. Junk bicycles will be recycled.

Questions? Contact Karen Toohey at 503-554-2091 or ktoohey@georgefox.edu.

Have an April birthday? Pick up your treat this week

Monday, April 11th, 2022

The Office of the Provost would like to wish you a very Happy Birthday!

If you have a birthday in April, please stop by the academic affairs office on the second floor of Hoover (HVR 230) on Thursday, April 14, or Friday, April 15, between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. to pick up your birthday treat.

Portland Center employees may pick up their treat at the front desk. Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Looking for a fun, high-energy job? Apply to work for Student Activities

Monday, April 11th, 2022

Looking for a way to get involved on campus in a fun, high-energy environment? Consider applying for Student Activities! We have positions open for events, marketing, clubs, and The Student Collective.

Click here to be directed to Handshake to apply, and contact Kara Holcombe at kholcombe@georgefox.edu with any questions.

A reminder of the resources available during Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Monday, April 11th, 2022

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Throughout the month, we will send Daily Bruin announcements containing resources and information to assist everyone in spreading awareness and showing support for survivors of sexual assault.

Visit “Know Your Title IX,” which contains support resources, Title IX information, educational materials, and ways to get involved.

Here are additional resources: