Archive for May, 2025

Check out this week’s patio specials at the Bridge Cafe

Sunday, May 18th, 2025

Please join us in the Bridge Cafe for our weekly patio specials. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday we will be cooking up specials out on the patio (when the weather is poor we will move indoors).

This week, our specials are:

  • Tuesday: Smoked brisket sandwich
  • Wednesday: Butter chicken rice bowl
  • Thursday: Beef bulgogi rice bowl

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

Don’t forget to sign up for Providence Health Plan consultations

Sunday, May 18th, 2025

Reminder! There is still time to sign up for our quarterly one-on-one Providence Health Plan consultations.

This is a fantastic chance to connect directly with experienced Providence representatives and get your individual questions about benefits and claims answered. It’s a great way to better understand your healthcare plan and make the most of your benefits.

Sign-up is still open, so don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity!

Last chance to register for Summer Online!

Thursday, May 15th, 2025

Summer is quickly approaching, and so is your last chance to sign up for Summer Online!

Summer Online courses are less than half the price of regular tuition – and run for eight weeks, starting June 2. It’s a great way to create space in your fall schedule, while saving time and money! Plus, courses are flexible and taught by George Fox professors that you know and love.

You can see a full list of courses offered at class.georgefox.edu, under 2025 Summer Term. Register on MyGeorgeFox this week to save your spot!

Consider consolidating your retirement accounts

Thursday, May 15th, 2025

Thinking about simplifying your financial life? If you have old retirement plan accounts scattered about, consolidating them into your current retirement plan could be a smart move.

Many plans allow you to transfer outside assets, and having just one account can make managing your investments, tracking records, and potentially lowering administrative and investment fees much easier.

Connect with Nationwide at 1-877-677-3678 if you have questions about it or need assistance.

Help encourage others by sharing the Word through ‘Monday Motivation’ series

Thursday, May 15th, 2025

Have you had the opportunity to view our Monday Motivation series featured on George Fox’s Instagram stories or YouTube channel throughout the academic year? Would you like to be featured?

If you are passionate about sharing the Word of God and making an impact on campus, now is the perfect time to get involved. We are currently seeking employees to be featured this summer! Please feel free to reach out to Malia Harvey at mharvey23@georgefox.edu for more information or to express your interest. Malia can provide further details and assist you with the next steps in this great opportunity.

Thank you for your time and consideration. We look forward to hearing from you!

Thanks to those who helped with hanging baskets on Wednesday

Thursday, May 15th, 2025

Thank you to all the volunteers who helped create hanging baskets on Wednesday. Plant Services appreciates your support in making our campus look beautiful. We could not have done it without you!

– Plant Services

Join live webinar ‘Tangible Skills During Times of Loss’ on May 22

Wednesday, May 14th, 2025

Coping with loss is one of life’s most challenging experiences. Whether it’s the death of a loved one or any form of significant change, the pain that comes with loss can feel overwhelming and isolating.

Join Canopy’s host Michelle Martin, CIHC, along with Canopy counselor Whitney Nees, for an open conversation on strategies and insights to navigate uncertainty for enhanced resilience and well-being.

Together, they’ll explore:

  • Intentional and unintentional coping skills, and how to differentiate them
  • Emotion and solution steps for managing change and expectation
  • Modifying habits for better balance

Join this online session at 8:45 a.m. on Thursday, May 22. You can register here.

Get your retirement questions answered with a one-on-one consultation on campus

Wednesday, May 14th, 2025

Take the next step in your retirement planning! George Fox is hosting another on-campus consultation with Phillip Carbajal from Nationwide on Tuesday, May 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Klages 231.

This is your chance to get one-on-one guidance on your retirement goals and have your questions answered conveniently on campus. Sign up today!

If May 20 doesn’t work, the next on-campus date is June 18, and virtual appointments are also available. Find out more here.

Don’t forget to sign up for virtual health plan consultations

Wednesday, May 14th, 2025

Don’t forget to take advantage of the quarterly one-on-one consultations offered by Providence Health Plan!

This is a valuable opportunity to get your specific benefit and claims questions answered directly by their service representatives, helping you make the most of your healthcare plan. Sign-up is still available here.

Know a high schooler looking to explore their academic passion and earn college credit this summer?

Wednesday, May 14th, 2025

Do you know a high school student eager to explore their academic passions, experience college life firsthand, and deepen their faith this summer? The Pre-College Summer Institute (PCI) at George Fox University offers a week-long, immersive academic camp designed to prepare students for college and beyond.

Students will earn college credit with hands-on learning experiences that deepen their understanding and equip them with crucial skills in fields such as nursing, interior design, engineering, theatre, and more.

By connecting with professors and undergraduate TAs, utilizing our premier recreation facilities, and sleeping in the dorms, the week offers students a true taste of college life, all within the context of George Fox’s Christ-centered mission. Better yet, students who attend PCI are awarded an annual $1,000 scholarship when they enroll as an undergraduate student at George Fox.

Encourage your high schooler to apply while scholarships are still available! Visit our website to learn more.

BruinBuy is now live for the Pilot Groups

Tuesday, May 13th, 2025

BruinBuy is now live for the Pilot Groups (IT, Plant Services, and Bio-Chem). Effective immediately, all purchase requests for these departments must be submitted through the platform. The go-live date for the rest of the campus is scheduled for July 1, 2025.

We will continue to monitor the performance of the Pilot Groups, and training sessions remain available. If you would like to receive training, please contact the university procurement services team at procurement-bruinbuy@georgefox.edu.

Free certified financial planning is available

Tuesday, May 13th, 2025

Imagine having a clearer picture of your entire financial life, from your current income and expenses to your long-term retirement goals. Comprehensive financial planning can help you connect all the pieces, offering insights into your assets and how to best prepare for the future. It’s an ongoing process that adapts as your life evolves, providing you with a strategy to navigate your financial journey.

As a George Fox University employee, you have access to comprehensive financial planning services through Nationwide’s Retirement Resource Group at no additional cost to you. Take advantage of this opportunity to gain a clearer understanding of your financial situation and make informed decisions about your future.

Find out more here.

Hadlock offers employee-only climbing classes this summer

Tuesday, May 13th, 2025

Interested in learning some climbing fundamentals at the George Fox climbing wall, especially without students on campus? University Recreation is offering a School of Rock class for employees only, starting Tuesday, June 10. This class will repeat weekly through July!

University Recreation will also be offering a top rope fundamentals course, once in June and once in July. If you are interested in learning how to belay and climb on the ropes, this class is for you!

Classes are free and taught by professionally certified staff. Click this link to learn more.

Be sure to review your department expenses as we approach year-end

Tuesday, May 13th, 2025

Happy spring! Please complete a careful review of your department expenses using your VENA reports now, looking at your transactions through April 30.

Completing those adjustments now, before June 30, will help us stay on our very tight year-end schedule. This way, adjustments required in early July should only relate to May and June.

Thank you for your help!

– The Finance Team

Campus work-order system is currently not available

Monday, May 12th, 2025

The campus work-order system (TMA) is currently offline while we do a software update. Any time-sensitive issues should be emailed to plantservices@georgefox.edu. Thank you for your patience.

Learn to make hanging baskets tomorrow at the Thomas Center

Monday, May 12th, 2025

Learn to make gorgeous hanging baskets, like the ones that grace our George Fox quad area, tomorrow (Wednesday) starting at 9 a.m. You will learn a valuable skill and help decorate our beautiful campus. You are welcome to join in the class at any time (the event will last approximately four hours). Sign up by emailing nmcdaniel@georgefox.edu.

We will be located at the covered lower patio at the Thomas Center (1101 Villa Road). Please contact the Plant Services office with any questions at 503-554-2010.

Have a great story to tell? Let us know!

Monday, May 12th, 2025

Know of any great George Fox-related stories? Students making a difference in their communities? An inspiring account of someone who has overcome obstacles or has had an amazing faith journey? A professor who exemplifies the Be Known promise?

If so, we in marketing communications want to hear about it! Please fill out this form and include the name of the person you wish to highlight, their contact info (if possible), and a few details about what makes their story compelling. We’ll take it from there!

Some folks may be featured in our blog and/or on our website. Still others may be featured in a video or in our university magazine. In short, we’re looking for stories that communicate why George Fox is such a special place.

Thanks for taking time to share these stories with us!

Come worship alongside colleagues Thursday in the chapel

Monday, May 12th, 2025

Join your colleagues and coworkers for our first Summer Employee Worship Gathering this Thursday, May 15, from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. in the George Fox Chapel!

Enjoy singing, a thoughtful devotional and fellowship. These worship gatherings aim to provide an opportunity to worship together while promoting unity amongst our employees through our shared commitment to Jesus Christ. Mark your calendar for this Thursday!

For more information, contact Joe Thouvenel, director of engagement and culture, at jthouvenel@georgefox.edu.

Schedule a one-on-one retirement consultation for May 20

Sunday, May 11th, 2025

George Fox has been committed to your financial well-being by offering on-campus retirement consultations every month, and now is your next opportunity to meet one-on-one with Phillip Carbajal, our dedicated retirement specialist from Nationwide, right here on campus. He will be in Klages 231 on Tuesday, May 20, between 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

This is your chance to have a personalized consultation to discuss your retirement goals, understand your options, and get answers to your specific questions – all in a convenient setting. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain clarity and confidence in your retirement planning. Sign up here today!

Your next opportunity for an on-campus consultation will be on Wednesday, June 18. If this doesn’t work for you, you can also reach out to Phillip to schedule a virtual appointment that fits your schedule. See this flier for more details.

All invited to PT Research Symposium this Wednesday

Sunday, May 11th, 2025

Please join the College of Physical Therapy for our 12th Research Symposium this Wednesday, May 14, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Medical Sciences Building (448 Werth Blvd.). Physical therapy doctoral faculty and second-year students will showcase various rehabilitation research topics.

Questions? Please contact Samantha Skaggs at sskaggs@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2451.