Archive for June, 2024

Join today’s ‘Quakers and Leadership’ class online or in person

Monday, June 17th, 2024

Join Paul Anderson’s “Quakers and Leadership” employee development class today (Tuesday) between 3:15 and 4:30 p.m. in Stevens 101. The course develops the leadership features of Paul’s book Following Jesus (contact Joe Thouvenel at jthouvenel@georgefox.edu if you’d like a copy).

Today’s class will focus on evangelism as “Convincement Versus Coercion,” focusing also on transformative aspects of authentic worship. Here is the Zoom address if you’re interested attending virtually.

Join Providence webinar tomorrow to learn about your health plan perks

Sunday, June 16th, 2024

Providence members: Mark your calendars to attend a short and informative live webinar on LifeBalance and other value-added perks on your health plan tomorrow (Tuesday) at noon.

In this session, we will explore the extra perks, programs and benefits designed to support various aspects of your life. These include health coaching, reduced-cost gym memberships, travel assistance, and one of our most favored discount programs, LifeBalance.

Sign up here today! Contact Aga Kasprzyk with any questions at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.

The Virtual Learning Center is available to help you this summer

Sunday, June 16th, 2024

Need help writing an essay? Looking for help with time management or study skills? The Virtual Learning Center (VLC) is open during the summer, and we would love to help you.

We do Zoom and asynchronous appointments. To schedule an appointment, click the TracCloud icon on your Canvas Dashboard or go to traccloud.georgefox.edu. So you’re aware, the VLC will be closed July 9-15.

If you have any questions, please email vlc@georgefox.edu.

AIM system update is live

Sunday, June 16th, 2024

AIM, the website used for Disability and Accessibility Services accommodations, has been updated to a new version. We’re so excited for this system update! While the website looks different, the majority of the functions are the same.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to das@georgefox.edu.

DAS’ AIM website will undergo maintenance this weekend

Thursday, June 13th, 2024

AIM, the website used for Disability and Accessibility Services accommodations, will be in maintenance over the weekend, receiving a software update to a new version.

If you have any questions, please contact DAS at das@georgefox.edu.

The Virtual Learning Center will be closed July 9-15

Thursday, June 13th, 2024

The Virtual Learning Center (VLC) will be closed from Sunday, July 9, to Monday, July 15. We will open again on Tuesday, July 16.

If you have any questions, please email vlc@georgefox.edu. To schedule an appointment, please go to the TracCloud icon on your Canvas dashboard or go to traccloud.georgefox.edu. Don’t wait until the last minute to schedule an appointment.

Wellness Wednesday: June Newsletter

Tuesday, June 11th, 2024

This month, the Wellness Committee has chosen the theme of “The Great Outdoors.” Please click here to view this month’s short newsletter.

In it, you will find the link to affordably rent gear from the Hadlock Center, reminders for sun safety, a link to a great trail app, and much more. Have a great June, and we hope to see you outside!

– George Fox Wellness Committee

New D&D club will meet on campus this summer

Tuesday, June 11th, 2024

Come join us: It’s time to begin our plight! As part of community building for this summer, RA Griffin Stehr will be hosting a Dungeons & Dragons campaign starting today (Wednesday) at 6 p.m. in Murdock 103.

This first meeting time will be dedicated to character creation and laying ground rules, and from there we can all collaborate on what future meeting times/locations will be. Beginners are highly encouraged, as well as people who have been playing for a while!

If you have any additional questions, please email Griffin at gstehr22@georgefox.edu

Hang out with the ‘Needle Nerds’ on Wednesdays this summer

Monday, June 10th, 2024

Calling all knitters, crocheters, felters and sewists! The “Needle Nerds” will be hosting a crafting community hour on Wednesdays in Murdock 103 from noon to 1 p.m. this summer, June 26 through Aug. 21 (we will not meet July 17 due to the all-employee meeting.)

Bring your latest project; all small crafts and abilities are welcome! Email Sarah Willhite at lwillhite@georgefox.edu with questions, or just check in with us during one of our open meetings.

Volunteer for marketing communications’ photo shoot Thursday

Monday, June 10th, 2024

The marketing communications office is hosting a day-long photo shoot featuring students and employees of all ages working on laptops this Thursday, June 13, and you’re invited to take part!

Whether you are staff or a summer student employee, please consider signing up for a slot under “UG Student” or “Adult” times.

More details will be sent to volunteers. Thank you for helping us get a year’s worth of photos from this day!

Contact Vanessa Spier at vspier@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Bridge Cafe announces weekly patio specials and Wednesday closure

Monday, June 10th, 2024

Please join us in the Bridge Cafe for our weekly patio specials. This week, we’ll have specials on Tuesday and Thursday. We’ll be closed tomorrow (Wednesday) as the university observes a Day of Prayer.

This week, our specials are:

  • Tuesday: Honey chipotle tacos
  • Thursday: Pulled-pork sandwiches

We will also have the “Bridge Barbecue” with hamburgers and hot dogs. The GET Mobile App is set up for summer, which allows you to order the patio special ahead if you are short on time.

If you have any questions, please email Katie Anderson at andersonk@georgefox.edu.

Join ‘Quakers and Leadership’ class with Paul Anderson this summer

Monday, June 10th, 2024

Expanding upon his book, Following Jesus (free copies for those who attend), Paul Anderson will be leading a development workshop on “Quakers and Leadership” on Tuesday afternoons in June and the beginning of July. Sessions will take place from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. in Stevens 101.

Discover the influence of Quaker leadership principles. Explore how Quakers’ unique understanding of Christian faith and practice informs their approach to decision-making, conflict resolution, and service, offering timeless insights for leaders today.

Here is the session schedule:

  • June 11: Leadership as Problem-Solving and Consensus-Discernment
  • June 18: Outreach as Convincement Versus Coercion
  • June 25: Serving the Sacred Other
  • July 2: The Liberating Power of Truth

Feel free to reach out to Paul at panderso@georgefox.edu with any questions. All are welcome!

Be sure to RSVP for the Summer Wellness Bash on the quad July 10

Sunday, June 9th, 2024

Mark your calendars! The Wellness Committee is inviting the university’s employees and their families to a Summer Wellness Bash on Wednesday, July 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the quad.

Enjoy lawn games, a bouncy house, some food, and much more! Providence Health will be present, offering blood pressure screenings as well as providing an information table for wellness resources. Snacks and Kona Ice will be provided!

Please RSVP here for all members attending so that we know how much food to order (first come, first served!). RSVPs will close on Sunday, June 30, so get yours submitted soon!

Feel free to reach out to Neil Cantrall at ncantrall@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

EHS and Wood-Mar will be closed for two hours tomorrow

Sunday, June 9th, 2024

Please be advised that tomorrow (Tuesday), between the hours of 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., access to the EHS and Wood-Mar buildings will be temporarily closed for chemical disposal procedures.

If you’re currently working within these buildings during this timeframe, we ask that you relocate your work activities to a different campus location. For your safety, we ask that the community refrains from watching the disposal team.

Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please contact Kim Knoernschild, our environmental health and safety specialist, at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu. Thank you!

Wood-Mar parking lot will be closed tomorrow

Sunday, June 9th, 2024

Tomorrow (Tuesday), the Wood-Mar parking lot will be closed for a chemical disposal event. The Stevens parking lot will be available.

If you have any questions, please contact Kim Knoernschild, our environmental health and safety specialist, at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.

Thank you!

Prayer guide is available for Day of Prayer this Wednesday

Sunday, June 9th, 2024

As you prepare for the annual Day of Prayer this Wednesday, the Office of Spiritual Life has created a prayer guide for you to use as needed. It is a PDF file so you can easily print it in your office if you desire a hard copy.

We hope your Day of Prayer will be a beautiful experience of drawing near to God as God draws near to you! Questions? Please email spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

Football filmer work-study job is available this fall

Thursday, June 6th, 2024

Interested in working for the George Fox football team? We’re looking for work-study workers to help film practices and games this season. If you love the game of football and want to be a part of athletics on campus, please reach out to coach Austin Shadbolt at ashadbolt@georgefox.edu or apply on Handshake.

Early move-in for fall camp begins Tuesday, Aug. 13.

Be sure to fill out Serve Day survey to help us plan for the Sept. 11 event

Thursday, June 6th, 2024

Preparations are officially underway for Serve Day 2024!

If you haven’t already, please help us by completing the SD’24 Employee Info Gathering Survey for all of our regular Newberg employees part time and above (and any Portland employees who’d like to join).

We want to do our best to prioritize making serve site connections with employees that can help us grow ongoing community service partnerships and/or in roles that set you up to “serve with passion.” Also on the form, you can note any limitations and previous serve site connections or questions you have, and we will take it all into consideration when coordinating this summer.

If you’re planning to be on sabbatical, family leave or know of a significant change that will keep you away from campus during the week of Sept. 11 this fall, you can let us know by using the form, which is essential for our preparations.

The next 96 days will breeze by, and before you know it, it will be time for our next highly anticipated, university-wide day of service together: Sept. 11, 2024!

Contact serveday@georgefox.edu with all of your important questions and feedback.

Complete your FAFSA to receive your 2024-25 financial aid

Thursday, June 6th, 2024

If you are among our students who are still receiving communications from us about completing your 2024-25 FAFSA, please look through the information below to help you navigate the process.

We strongly encourage you to finish your FAFSA by June 15, or we cannot guarantee your federal financial aid.

Some of the most common issues that we have seen prevent students from submitting a valid FAFSA include:

  • You were supposed to include a parent or spouse contributor, but did not.
  • You or your contributor(s) did not grant consent for the FAFSA to retrieve federal tax information from the IRS.
  • You or your contributor(s) did not provide a signature on the form.
  • You reported an amount of money in the Grants & Scholarships Reported as Income in 2022 field.
  • You said you filed your 2022 taxes, but no tax return was imported from the IRS.
  • One or both of your contributors does not have a Social Security Number, or the SSN is invalid.
  • Your FAFSA was processed incorrectly by the Department of Education and is scheduled for reprocessing in the coming weeks.

Please check your MyGeorgeFox To-Do List and emails to see instructions from our financial aid office identifying your specific errors and how to resolve them.

If you do not plan to use federal- or state-based financial aid next year and aren’t going to file a FAFSA, please let us know at finaid@georgefox.edu.

If you are unsure whether your FAFSA is complete, or if you have any questions regarding your instructions, please contact your financial aid counselor or visit us during our drop-in hours on the second floor of the Stevens Center.

Subscribe to the university’s YouTube channel

Wednesday, June 5th, 2024

The George Fox YouTube channel has new content all summer! Tune in today at 10 a.m. to watch the latest video about the art and design program’s spring service trip to Philadelphia!

Go here to watch our latest video and subscribe today. Help us reach 5K subscribers by subscribing and sharing our channel.

Questions? Contact Amanda Howard at ahoward@georgefox.edu.