We have been sharing information on safe ergonomic zones with you in the last couple of weeks, and we hope you found it helpful. Apart from making sure our workstations are ergonomic, there are other things we can do daily to feel well at work.
Please see how you can improve your well-being every day with these exercise tips.
Be well!
Questions? Contact HR at hr@georgefox.edu.
Due to a significant power outage, the Murdock Library (including the 24-hour space) is closed to visitors until further notice. Library staff are working remotely and may be contacted via email or through the library website.
Questions about retrieving physical materials should be sent to library@georgefox.edu. Students in need of printing or computer lab services should contact the IT Service Desk for assistance. We will release updates about library services as we are able.
Thanks for your patience!
If your contract ends soon and/or you will not be on campus through the summer, please 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, 2020, must be deposited in the current fiscal year.
Questions about deposits? Contact Heather Groenlund (503-554-2173). Thank you and have a great summer!
Do you have sixth- to 12th-graders interested in improving their volleyball skills? Sign them up for a George Fox volleyball camp!
The university’s women’s volleyball team is hosting camps throughout the summer, teaching players the fundamentals of the sport and helping them take their skill to a higher level with personalized, intentional coaching. All dates for camps can be found here.
There are multiple day clinics available each month, as well as beach volleyball, an overnight camp, and individual lessons. We include a discount for children of George Fox employees younger than ninth grade.
Contact Emily Davis (davis@georgefox.edu) for more information.
The Plant Services department would like to invite you to a celebration honoring Bob Dexter on Wednesday, May 26, in the Klages Bruin Den dining area from 2 to 3 p.m.
Bob is retiring after 24 years of service to the university, and we are taking a moment to recognize him and thank him for all the amazing things he’s created over the years. If you cannot make the event, send your card to Plant Services and we’ll deliver it to Bob for you.
Questions? Contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu.
Join David Brooks and Rev. Jen Bailey for a special session, “Building Trust in an Age of Division,” from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, June 2, via this Zoom link. The event is sponsored by the Murdock Trust and co-hosted by Seattle Pacific, Regents and Portland Seminary.
Join us as we discuss what it looks like for our cities and networks to rebuild social trust. We’ll explore what is needed in the season ahead to combat division and silos that exist within our communities.
Questions? Contact MaryKate Morse at mkmorse@georgefox.edu.
George Fox employees have exclusive access to the Columbia Sportswear Employee Store until Monday, May 31.
What the employee store has to offer:  
What to bring to access the store:
Questions? Contact Sara Reamy (sreamy@georgefox.edu).
Consider signing up for Rusty St. Cyr’s meal train! Let’s come together and gather around to either cook or buy a meal for Rusty to ease the responsibility of a meal so he can focus on his healing and recovery.
We thank you for gathering around a beloved member of the George Fox community in times of hardship.
Contact Ivette Uribe (iuribe18@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
The Plant Services department would like to invite you to a celebration honoring Bob Dexter on Wednesday, May 26, in the Klages Bruin Den dining area from 2 to 3 p.m.
Bob is retiring after 24 years of service to the university, and we are taking a moment to recognize him and thank him for all the amazing things he’s created over the years. If you cannot make the event, send your card to Plant Services and we’ll deliver it to Bob for you.
Questions? Contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu.
We are aware of the Blue Cross Blue Shield settlement and the fact that current and former George Fox University employees may have received a notice informing them that they may be eligible to receive funds.
George Fox cannot answer questions or advise employees on what they should do in terms of the settlement. Employees can visit BCBSsettlement.com to learn more about it and determine whether they want to file a claim.
Questions? Visit the website above or contact Blue Cross Blue Shield.
On Wednesday, June 16, the employee community will be observing a Day of Prayer. The two-fold purpose for this day is:
Details:
During the Day of Prayer, employees are encouraged to:
During the Day of Prayer, employees are discouraged from:
If you have any questions, please contact the Office for Spiritual Life at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.
The George Fox College of Engineering invites high school students ages 16 to 18 to join us for our inaugural high school Maker Camp July 12-16!
If you know a high school student who loves hands-on projects, figuring out how things work, and exploring the latest technologies in making, send them this link to register for Maker Camp 2021.
Participants will expand their skills with 3-D modeling and printing, automation, computer programming and design as they work alongside George Fox engineering students and faculty to create their own custom engineering devices, utilize industry tools and equipment, and make new friends.
We will take time each day to engage in spiritual reflection, build relationships, and enjoy the beautiful George Fox campus. Maker Camp participants will hear from industry professionals about ways engineering intersects with their walk with Christ and why, as a Christian, they love being in the field of engineering.
Contact Tamara Wytsma (twytsma@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
Today (Thursday), between 1 and 2 p.m., the analytics and foresight department will offer its first weekly “office hour†session via Zoom.
If you have data-related questions, we’ll be available for an hour on Thursdays at 1 p.m. to offer our assistance. This is an open format; we will do our best to assist you during this time and provide guidance on next steps, if necessary.
Questions? Contact Tyler Susmilch at tsusmilch@georgefox.edu.
Last week we started a new Wellness Wednesday series focusing on ergonomics. We talked about three ergonomic zones, and we shared some helpful and safe lifting techniques. This week, we want to share some important tips on how to have a safe and ergonomic workstation.
Find out if you are in the right zone at your desk and how you can improve your comfort level at your workstation.
Next week, we will show you how to do simple exercises to help you feel better at your desk.
Be in the right zone and be safe!
Questions? Contact HR at hr@georgefox.edu
Tomorrow (Thursday), between 1 and 2 p.m., the analytics and foresight department will offer its first weekly “office hour†session via Zoom.
If you have data-related questions, we’ll be available for an hour on Thursdays at 1 p.m. to offer our assistance. This is an open format; we will do our best to assist you during this time and provide guidance on next steps, if necessary.
Questions? Contact Tyler Susmilch at tsusmilch@georgefox.edu.
More vaccinations are available in Newberg. No appointment is necessary, and both the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are being offered.
Where: Vaccination clinic right next to the Wednesday Market (in the alleyway, between Ulfora and Coffee Cat)
When: Wednesday, 4 to 8 p.m.
Questions? Contact Aga Luptak at aluptak@georgefox.edu.
The Bridge Cafe is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. all summer. Feel free to join us on the patio for lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Following are our weekly specials.
We accept cash, credit, debit and department charges. Questions? Contact Jason Rosvall at jrosvall@georgefox.edu.
With fewer people on campus, the university will be locking bins to reduce waste fees. The following locations’ trash bins will remain open:
Note: Roy Apartments, Willcuts and Woolman Apartments will remain open through May and then be locked.
The recycling bins that will stay open are located at:
If you have any questions or have a large number of items to be recycled, please contact the Plant Services office at ext. 2010. Thank you!
This Thursday, May 20, between 1 and 2 p.m., the analytics and foresight department will offer its first weekly “office hour†session via Zoom.
If you have data-related questions, we’ll be available for an hour on Thursdays at 1 p.m. to offer our assistance. This is an “open-format;†we will do our best to assist you during this time and provide guidance on next steps, if necessary.
Questions? Contact Tyler Susmilch at tsusmilch@georgefox.edu.
We hope you had a restful weekend. Please don’t forget to stay hydrated during this warm and sunny season.
There are still free water bottles available in the Human Resources office while supplies last. Please stop by; we are open from Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. Be well!
