Know a high schooler interested in filmmaking?

Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023

Have you heard about this summer’s Fox Film Camp? If you know a high school student who loves filmmaking, they’re not going to want to miss out on this opportunity! Campers will spend a week making their own short film that will premiere at the Friday showcase.

Fox Film Camp is designed for incoming sophomores, juniors and seniors, and runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily the week of June 26-30 on the George Fox campus in Newberg.

To register, visit georgefox.edu/SummerCamps, and to learn more about camp scholarships email summercamps@georgefox.edu.

Encourage high schoolers who love art to attend ‘Made to Make It’ camp June 26-30

Monday, May 22nd, 2023

Do you know a high schooler who loves art? “Made to Make It” campers will take on design challenges and studio projects related to graphic design, printmaking, illustration, painting, photography and so much more!

This art camp experience is designed for incoming sophomores, juniors and seniors and runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily the week of June 26-30. Register today at georgefox.edu/SummerCamps.

Scholarships are available upon request at summercamps@georgefox.edu.

Auditions for theatre’s summer production of ‘Sense and Sensibility’ are open to all

Monday, May 22nd, 2023

Auditions for the university’s 2023 summer community production of Sense and Sensibility are just around the corner and open to all!

This charming and hilarious adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel will be performed outdoors in late August and will kick off George Fox Theatre’s 2023-24 season. Auditions are open to current George Fox University students, alumni, employees, community members, and any non-union actors.

All roles receive a small stipend for their work. For more details, or to sign up for an audition, please visit this link.

Join Paul Anderson for free ‘Following Jesus’ course that begins tonight

Monday, May 22nd, 2023

All are invited to join us for a “Following Jesus” short course, taught by Paul Anderson, covering the heart of Christian discipleship from a Quaker perspective. Sessions will be held in person from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Friendsview Retirement Community and also be accessible on Zoom (passcode: FJSC).

Here is the schedule:

  • May 23: My Story and Following Jesus Together
  • May 30: Evangelism & Convincement and Transforming Worship
  • June 6: Ministry & Service and Sacraments & Sacramental Living
  • June 20: Blessed are the Peacemakers and Testifying to the Truth

The course is offered free of charge to all who are interested; we recommend participants purchase their own copies of Following Jesus: The Heart of Faith and Practice, as the course will cover the content of two book chapters per session.

Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Canopy offers PTSD webinar beginning June 1

Sunday, May 21st, 2023

What is PTSD, what are its causes, and how is it treated? A Canopy webinar, available on June 1, will explore post-traumatic stress syndrome and discuss the definition, common myths vs. facts, symptoms, relationship, self-care, and treatment. You will need to be logged into the Employee Assistance Program member site to access

Haven’t logged into the EAP member site yet?

  • Go to: my.canopywell.com
  • Register as a new user and enter your company name
  • Once logged in, select the “Webinar & Training Center” tile
  • Select the “On-Demand Webinars” button

Feel free to contact Aga Luptak at aluptak@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Campus Public Safety office offering active shooter training this summer

Sunday, May 21st, 2023

The Campus Public Safety office will be conducting active shooter training on campus this summer. We will instruct based on particular buildings and/or departments.

The training will include a presentation, along with drill participation and an after-training evaluation. Your departments should have been contacted for this training. If not, reach out to us to set up a time.

Please contact Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 for more information, or email us at campussafety@georgefox.edu.

Providence members: Take advantage of healthy eating and active lifestyle program

Sunday, May 21st, 2023

As a Providence Health Plan member, you may be eligible to participate in the Healthy Eating and Active Lifestyle (H.E.A.L.) program, a free lifestyle coaching service.

H.E.A.L. is an evidence-based weight management program aimed at helping you build healthy habits, improve your well-being, and lower your risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. The Providence live virtual one-on-one and group classes allow you to interact with your coaches and other program participants. You will also have opportunities to interact one-on-one with your coach.

To participate, you cannot have a previous diagnosis of Type 1 or 2 diabetes and must be:

  • 18 years or older
  • Have a BMI of 25 or higher, or 23 for Asian Americans
  • Find out your BMI (click here)
  • Have at least one of the following:
  • Fasting blood sugar of 100-125 mg/dL (110-125mg/dL for Medicare members)*
  • Hemoglobin A1c of 5.7%-6.4%*
  • History of gestational diabetes*
  • Diabetes risk score of 5 or higher (Risk Test: click here)*
  • * If you are not eligible for the H.E.A.L. program, you can still enroll into the Providence standard health coaching program.

    Interested in learning more? Click here to get started.

    Join webinars this week to learn more about your retirement account and online resources

    Sunday, May 21st, 2023

    There is still time to participate in live educational webinars about your new retirement account and online resources. Take advantage of this great opportunity and sign up today!

    Nationwide webinars are scheduled this week:

    • Tuesday, May 23, at 8:30 a.m.
    • Tuesday, May 23, 4 p.m.
    • Thursday, May 25, 8:30 a.m.
    • Thursday, May 25, 4 p.m.

    Contact Aga Luptak at aluptak@georgefox.edu with any questions.

    Don’t forget to pick up your birthday treat today

    Thursday, May 18th, 2023

    The Office of the Provost would like to wish you a very Happy Birthday! If you have a birthday in May or June, we would like to celebrate you.

    Please stop by the Academic Affairs Office today (Friday) between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. for a birthday treat! We’re located on the second floor of Hoover, in Suite 230.

    Portland Center employees may pick up their birthday treat at the front desk (allergen-free options are available). Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu with any questions.

    Don’t forget to fill out Serve Day form

    Thursday, May 18th, 2023

    Serve Day will make a return on Wednesday, Sept. 13! If you haven’t already, please help us by completing this form for all employees (survey is required for all Newberg employees 0.5 FTE and above).

    We want to do our best to prioritize placing employees with community partners/serve sites you already feel connected to, can grow a potential service partnership with, or that set you up to serve with passion.

    Also on the form, you can note any limitations, previous sites served, or questions you have and we’ll take them into consideration when we place you on a team over the 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 Serve Day, you can let us know using the form. It is essential for our planning.

    Then next 17 weeks will breeze by, and before you know it, the time will come for our next highly anticipated Serve Day together!

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

    May and June birthday folks: Swing by for a treat today or tomorrow

    Wednesday, May 17th, 2023

    The Office of the Provost would like to wish you a very Happy Birthday! If you have a birthday in May or June, we would like to celebrate you.

    Please stop by the Academic Affairs Office today (Thursday) or tomorrow between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. for a birthday treat! We’re located on the second floor of Hoover, in Suite 230.

    Portland Center employees may pick up their birthday treat at the front desk (allergen-free options are available). Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu with any questions.

    Take advantage of Providence’s summer deals and discounts

    Wednesday, May 17th, 2023

    Attention Providence members: Gearing up for summer fun? Be sure to check out great summer savings with the LifeBalance Program’s 2023 Summer Guide!

    Check out great deals on attraction admission, flights and hotel stays, outdoor gear, and more.

    The Portland Writing Center is open for appointments for all students this summer

    Wednesday, May 17th, 2023

    The Portland Writing Center (PWC) is switching scheduling software from Penji to TracCloud. To make an appointment with the PWC, please go to traccloud.georgefox.edu.

    All George Fox graduate and undergraduate students may schedule remote writing or academic coaching appointments with the PWC throughout the summer. Live Zoom consultations are preferred, though alternatives can be discussed if consultant availability doesn’t align with a student’s schedule.

    If you have questions about PWC services or experience difficulty scheduling with TracCloud, please email wc@georgefox.edu.

    Submit your fall 2023 course materials to bookstore ASAP

    Tuesday, May 16th, 2023

    Fall 2023 course materials selections may be submitted now. Get those orders in so the bookstore can source used books and protect its stock from other stores.

    If your class has no store-provided materials, please let us know that as well. Go to Follett Discover or email us at 1478mgr@follett.com.

    Have any purchase orders that will not be received before the end of the fiscal year?

    Tuesday, May 16th, 2023

    If you have any purchase orders that will not be received before the end of FY23 (i.e. June 30, 2023), please note that those will need to be paid from FY24 operating budget without exception. We have a hard cutoff date of June 30, 2023, that we need to abide by.

    Please reach out to the purchasing department at purchasing@georgefox.edu with any questions that you might have.

    Have a May or June birthday? Pick up a treat Thursday or Friday

    Monday, May 15th, 2023

    The Office of the Provost would like to wish you a very Happy Birthday! If you have a birthday in May or June, we would like to celebrate you.

    Please stop by the Academic Affairs Office this Thursday, May 18, or Friday, May 19, between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. for a birthday treat! We’re located on the second floor of Hoover, in Suite 230.

    Portland Center employees may pick up their birthday treat at the front desk (allergen-free options are available). Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu with any questions.

    Take precautions with rising temperatures

    Monday, May 15th, 2023

    Newberg is expecting temperatures to remain in the low 90s, with up to 53% humidity, through Wednesday evening. Please take extra precautions in accordance with George Fox’s high-temperature prevention plan.

    If you work in a building with limited or no air conditioning, we invite you to utilize spaces such as the Murdock Library, EHS atrium, or inside Klages to work. Because temperatures increased so rapidly, our bodies are not acclimated, so please drink plenty of water, work or stay in the shade during the highest heat of the day, and be aware of symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

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

    Join Bon Appetit for the launch of its ‘Patio Summer Menu’

    Monday, May 15th, 2023

    Come join Bon Appetit for our summer specials in the Bridge Cafe and enjoy a meal on the patio! The patio lunches will start up at 11:15 a.m.

    This week, we’ll have “Taco Tuesday,” so come enjoy some pollo asado tacos! On Wednesday, we will have crispy chicken caesar wraps.

    Please check out georgefox.cafebonappetit.com for specials each week.

    Don’t forget to turn in your deposits

    Monday, May 15th, 2023

    Please bring in your deposits! If your contract ends soon and/or you will not be on campus through the summer please be sure to bring over any cash or checks before you leave.

    Please look around your desks and file cabinets to see if there are any lingering items that need to be deposited. Checks dated prior to June 30, 2023, must be deposited in the current fiscal year.

    If you have any questions about deposits, please contact Heather Groenlund at 503-554-2173. Thank you, and have a great summer!

    Gather with coworkers at tomorrow’s all-employee meeting

    Sunday, May 14th, 2023

    Plan to join us tomorrow (Tuesday) at 3 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium for our monthly all-employee meeting. You are welcome to participate in Bauman or on Zoom.

    Refreshments will be assorted house-made chips and dips!