Mail Services is closed this morning for Serve Day. We will be open this afternoon between the hours of 1 and 5 p.m.
If you have any questions, please contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.
Several George Fox employees this week received harassing phone calls to their office line from a male caller using a private number. If you receive a similar call, here are a few things you can do to prevent or discourage future calls from the harassing person.
If you received an unwanted call and wish to talk to someone about your experience, you are encouraged to make a free appointment at the Health and Counseling Center.
All Concur reports are due on the 10th of the month following the transaction date. Please take the time to submit your reports in a timely manner. (Past due Visa transaction reports are subject to card suspensions.)
If you have questions or need assistance with your Concur account or USBank Visa card(s), please contact Kathi Becker at 503-554-2166.
The George Fox women’s golf team invites all George Fox students and employees to come cheer on junior Makensie Toole as she competes in the LPGA Portland Classic tomorrow (Thursday) and Friday, Sept. 16, at the Columbia Edgewater Country Club (2220 N.E. Marine Dr.).
George Fox students and employees are invited to attend the tournament free of charge! Simply show your Fox ID for free admission to the oldest continuous event on the LPGA Tour. Check the LPGA site for pairings and tee times.
Please contact Head Coach MaryJo McCloskey at mmccloskey@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Do you know what some of the best hikes are within one hour of Portland? Come find out by attending a free one-hour workshop tomorrow (Thursday) from 8 to 9 p.m. in the Hadlock Student Center. We’ll share with you some awesome hikes you should try out.
University Recreation will also provide plenty of fantastic resources and tips you may need when planning for your hike! Come with something to take notes and ready to ask questions.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact Jasmin Fuentes at jfuentes19@georgefox.edu.
In case of a fire, are you ready? Learn how and when to use an extinguisher, how to respond in a fire emergency, as well as how to prevent fires in a workplace. Read more here.
Join us on Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 3-4, for the Interprofessional Primary Care Institute’s Strengthening Team™ Ethics & Legal Considerations Suicide Prevention two-day event.
Day 1: We will explore safety, security, risk and common ethical and legal concerns in healthcare practice, followed by applying these concepts to emerging roles in primary care (behavioral health clinicians and culturally responsive community health workers). We will share experiences of power differentials in high-quality primary care early adopters.
Day 2: Kent Corso, PsyD, will present “Proactive Reduction of Suicide in Populations via Evidence-Based Research.” After that, we will discuss suicide in healthcare workers, as well as a system-wide approach to suicide prevention in primary care sustained since 2011.
If you would like to register for the event, sign up here. Contact Tammy O’Doherty at todohert@georgefox.edu with any questions.
The College of Nursing and College of Social Work are looking for volunteers to participate in our Poverty Simulation on Friday, Oct. 21, from 12:30 to 3 p.m. in Canyon Commons on the Newberg campus.
This event is required for social work and nursing students, and we still need many more volunteers to pull this off! This is an eye-opening experience for everyone, and our past volunteers have really enjoyed helping our students in this valuable learning experience.
No preparation is needed; a packet will be given to you at the event with all that you need to know. You will have the opportunity to watch the students as they take on the role of a family living in poverty and go through daily tasks with the added challenge of poverty.
If you would like to participate, please fill out this Google Form by Friday, Sept. 23.
If you have questions, contact Kim Rapp at rappk@georgefox.edu, or Caroline Wildhaber at cwildhaber@georgefox.edu.
The Hadlock Student Center will be open tomorrow (Wednesday) from 6 to 8 a.m. and again from 4 to 11 p.m. Please note that the HSC will be closed for the daytime hours due to Serve Day activities. Intramural sports and other activities will proceed like normal for the evening.
Contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Know of students interested in studying abroad? Encourage them to join us for our Study Abroad Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5, in Canyon Commons. Representatives from more than 10 different programs in almost 25 countries will be available for questions and information.
Questions may be directed to Lynn Scott at lscott@georgefox.edu.
Due to a planned power outage by PGE, the Murdock Library (including the 24-hour space) will be closing at 6 p.m. today (Tuesday). The 24-hour space will reopen at 10 p.m.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
The retail cafes will have different hours of operation on Serve Day. The Bridge Café will be open from 7:30 to 10 a.m., and the Maker’s Market will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept. 14.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Bon Appetit at bameals@georgefox.edu.
Mail Services will be closed the morning of Serve Day, Wednesday, Sept. 14, but will be open for business in the afternoon between the hours of 1 and 5 p.m.
If you have any questions, please contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.
You got game? Then come show off your crossover dribble, jump shot, and post-up abilities at noon hoops, held each Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the Hadlock Student Center.
We meet at noon, so swing by and join in! It’s free for George Fox employees with an ID card. There is a $7 Hadlock usage fee for off-campus visitors. The game is open to men and women players of all abilities, and we have two courts available.
See you there!
PGE has a power outage planned for today (Monday) and tomorrow in the evening. Because of the Friendsview construction along Fulton Street, PGE is shutting off power for a few hours each night for buildings and homes serviced in the area while they bring the electrical system online.
Buildings affected could be: Bauman, Brougher, Duke, Fulton Streeet House, Minthorn, Murdock Library, Nash House, North Street Annex, Ross, Roy Apartments, Stouffer Stadium, and Wheeler.
The planned outages are today from 5 to 10 p.m. and Tuesday from 6 to 10 p.m. If each evening’s work is successful, the power may be restored before 10 p.m. on that night.
Remember that if the power is out in an academic building (e.g. Bauman, Duke, Minthorn, Murdock Library, North Street Annex, Ross, Wheeler, etc.), the building must be evacuated until the power is restored. This is for your safety. Thank you!
Due to a planned power outage by PGE, the Murdock Library (including the 24-hour space) will be closing at 5 p.m. today (Monday). The 24-hour space will reopen at 10 p.m.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
PGE has a power outage planned for this Monday and Tuesday evening. The library, including the 24-hour space, will be closed on Monday, Sept. 12, from 5 to 10 p.m. and on Tuesday, Sept. 13, from 6 to 10 p.m. The 24-hour space will reopen at 10 p.m.
We apologize for the inconvenience. Contact Mary Cameron at mcameron@georgefox.edu with any questions.
The Fencing Club will be meeting today (Friday) from 4 to 5 p.m. in Hadlock’s large fitness studio. Come by to learn a fun new skill, practice self-confidence, and stay active. All George Fox students and employees are welcome!
No prior experience or equipment is required. It is recommended that you bring athletic clothes/shoes and a water bottle.
The plan for this week is:
If you have any questions or would like more information, reach out to our club president, Mark Berglin, at mberglin19@georgefox.edu.
Join Swing Dance Club tomorrow (Saturday) from 6:30 to 9 p.m. for an outdoor social. There will be dance lessons, music, decorations and refreshments! All George Fox students and employees are welcome!
The dance will be taking place outside between Klages and the Murdock Library.
If you have any questions, reach out to our club president, Julia Fisher, at jfisher21@georgefox.edu.
PGE has a power outage planned for Monday, Sept. 12, and Tuesday, Sept. 13, in the evening. Because of the Friendsview construction along Fulton Street, PGE is shutting off power for a few hours each night for buildings and homes serviced in the area while they bring the electrical system online.
Buildings affected could be: Bauman, Brougher, Duke, Fulton Street House, Minthorn, Murdock Library, Nash House, North Street Annex, Ross, Roy Apartments, Stouffer Stadium, and Wheeler.
The planned outages are Monday, Sept. 12, from 5 to 10 p.m. and Tuesday, Sept. 13, from 6 to 10 p.m. If each evening’s work is successful, the power may be restored before 10 p.m. on that night.
Remember that if the power is out in an academic building (e.g. Bauman, Duke, Minthorn, Murdock Library, North Street Annex, Ross, Wheeler, etc.), the building must be evacuated until the power is restored. This is for your safety. Thank you!
