This week we remind you to stay hydrated to feel energized and well. Water improves digestion, relieves fatigue and helps us stay focused.
Find out more about some easy and helpful ways to keep up with the water intake. And stop by HR to pick up a free water bottle!
Questions? Contact HR at hr@georgefox.edu
The university community is invited to a retirement open house event for Cheri Hampton this morning (Tuesday) on the lawn in front of Minthorn. Drop by between 10 and 11 a.m. to wish Cheri well and enjoy some light refreshments.
Now that she is retiring and has more time to read, Cheri is seeking out book recommendations. We will have a place to drop your suggestions. If you can’t make the party, you may email them to her at champton@georgefox.edu.
See you there!
Graduate research students in the PsyD program are looking for 65-plus-year-old adult participants to complete a short interview and some cognitive assessments over Zoom.
Participation takes less than two hours, can be completed from the comfort of home, and all participants will receive a $20 Amazon gift card. The study is being funded by the Richter Scholars Foundation.
If interested, or for more information, email Robert Kessler at rkessler19@georgefox.edu.
The Hadlock Student Center will be closed Aug. 19, 20 and 26 for staff training and staff recreation, in order to get ready for a very busy year. We recommend alternative forms of exercise or trying new activities during this time as a way to “spice up†your routine!
The rental center will also be closed, but equipment can be rented and checked out on the days prior, and patrons will not be charged for the additional days as a result of our closures. To make reservations, please go here.
If you have questions, please email AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.
The physician assistant program is in need of eight volunteers to help our first-year PA students on Thursday, Aug. 19. We are running a session of Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) from 8 a.m. to about 1 p.m. and will have three different clinical scenarios requiring actors to complete.
The scenarios will include our PA students asking you questions or performing a physical exam on you (and sometimes both). We will provide food and beverages to keep you happy and comfortable. We truly appreciate any help you can provide for this learning opportunity for our students!
If interested, please contact Tim Aylward (taylward@georgefox.edu).
We want to make our George Fox community aware that Family Weekend is scheduled for Oct. 22-24. This weekend is an opportunity for families and students to connect again and spend some quality time together at a crucial time in the semester.
Family Weekend plans are underway, and if you have an event, lecture or idea that could benefit students and families, we invite you to contact us! Preference will be given to those events with hybrid or individualized capabilities. The format will be adapted as needed depending on COVID restrictions and policies at that time.
For more information, contact Megan Fisher, director of parent and family programs, at mfisher@georgefox.edu.
Do you have incredible attention to detail? Have great organizational skills? Are you articulate, technically strong and driven? Do you have payroll experience?
If you answered yes to these questions, consider applying for the university’s payroll administrator position. We are seeking someone with two to three years of payroll experience who demonstrates these qualities, along with a professional attitude and excellent customer service skills.
The job entails using PeopleSoft to process monthly and multiple off-cycle payrolls for the university. To learn more, check out the job description online or contact HR at hr@georgefox.edu.
With the increase of cases as a result of the recent COVID-19 variant, Monday’s all-community meeting was initially moved from Canyon Commons to Stoffer Stadium. Unfortunately, as the track has yet to be completed, we are now moving the gathering to Bauman Auditorium. Masks will be required, and you are encouraged to attend in person.
Some employees have expressed concerns about attending, so we are offering a live stream, not for convenience, but as an option for those who have health-related concerns. If you are vaccinated you can enter the space with confidence, as Bauman is large enough for people to spread out, and to emphasize the point, masks will be required.
If you plan to attend in person, join us for donuts at 8:30 a.m. (in front of Bauman) in advance of our 8:50 a.m. start. We will dismiss at about 11:30 a.m., at which time you are welcome to a complimentary lunch with your colleagues in Canyon Commons.
Due to the high heat and concerns over the fumes generated by the newly installed track, this Monday’s all-community meeting will gather in Bauman Auditorium.
Plan to arrive at 8:30 a.m. to grab some breakfast outside the auditorium. The program will run from 8:50 to 11:30 a.m., and lunch will be served in Canyon Commons following an 11:30 a.m. dismissal. Since the meeting is indoors, masks will be required. We encourage you to wear George Fox apparel!
We look forward to joining together with you to reflect on the challenges we’ve come through, and most importantly, center on our common purpose before the new academic year: to serve our students well and prepare them spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion.
This is an in-person event. VP approval is required for any employees who can’t attend.
See you there!
Please be mindful of Summer Visit Day guests when parking today (Friday). Please avoid parking in the Hoover and Stevens lots to provide them with plenty of spaces to park.
If you have questions, please contact Lauren Hill (hilll@georgefox.edu) in the undergraduate admissions office.
The university community is invited to a retirement open house event for Cheri Hampton this Tuesday, Aug. 17, on the lawn in front of Minthorn. Drop by between 10 and 11 a.m. to wish Cheri well and enjoy some light refreshments.
Now that she is retiring and has more time to read, Cheri is seeking out book recommendations. We will have a place to drop your suggestions. If you can’t make the party, you may email them to her at champton@georgefox.edu.
See you there!
This is a reminder that all receipts that are submitted through Concur for Visa transactions or personal reimbursement need to be itemized. The receipt(s) need to indicate all items that were purchased either for food or merchandise on the receipt (not just the total of the transaction).
If you have any questions regarding Concur, please contact Kathi Becker at ext. 2166 or kbecker@georgefox.edu.
The Hadlock Student Center will be closed Aug. 19, 20 and 26 for staff training and staff recreation, in order to get ready for a very busy year. We recommend alternative forms of exercise or trying new activities during this time as a way to “spice up” your routine!
The rental center will also be closed, but equipment can be rented and checked out on the days prior, and patrons will not be charged for the additional days as a result of our closures. To make reservations, please go here.
If you have questions, please email AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.
Today (Thursday), between 1 and 2 p.m., the analytics & foresight department offer its 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.
Contact Tyler Susmilch (tsusmilch@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
Unfortunately, due to the excessive heat this week, the Swing Dance Club’s Swing Over Summer event scheduled for tomorrow (Friday) has been canceled.
The club will still be hosting events on Aug. 20 and 27 at Jaquith Park from 6:30 to 8 p.m. All participants are welcome! The time and location for school-year events will be announced shortly.
If you have any questions or need clarification, feel free to email the club’s president, Mark Berglin, at mberglin19@georgefox.edu.
Have kids ages 5 to 8? We want to hang out with them for an hour in the Hadlock Student Center on Sunday and Monday, Aug. 15-16!
We will have some programming, and some free time to run and play. The time will be led by the George Fox volleyball program’s players and coaches. It is a team fundraiser; the cost per child is $7 per session.
Sessions will run both days between 10 and 11 a.m. You can register here and, if you have questions, contact Coach Emily Davis at edavis@georgefox.edu.
Don your shorts, favorite George Fox shirt and sunglasses, and join us for some fresh air in Stoffer Stadium this Monday, Aug. 16, as we kick off the amazing year we are about to enter.
Bring your stadium seats or cushions and plan to arrive at 8:30 a.m. for a 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. program that includes lunch. We look forward to joining together with you to reflect on the challenges we’ve come through, and most importantly, center on our common purpose before the new academic year: to serve our students well and prepare them spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion.
This is an in-person event only, and there will be no livestream link. VP approval is required for any employees who can’t attend. Masks are welcome but not required.
See you there!
The physician assistant program is in need of eight volunteers to help our first-year PA students on Thursday, Aug. 19. We are running a session of Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) from 8 a.m. to about 1 p.m. and will have three different clinical scenarios requiring actors to complete.
The scenarios will include our PA students asking you questions or performing a physical exam on you (and sometimes both). We will provide food and beverages to keep you happy and comfortable. We truly appreciate any help you can provide for this learning opportunity for our students!
If interested, please contact Tim Aylward (taylward@georgefox.edu).
Last week we presented information on the connection between the food we eat and our energy levels. Proper hydration and a healthy balance of all the main food groups help prevent tiredness long-term.
We continue to encourage you to take good care of yourself in this busy season. Find out how you can maintain consistent circadian rhythms and improve the quality of your life through healthy sleeping habits.
Questions? Contact Human Resources at hr@georgefox.edu
The university community is invited to a memorial service for former longtime employee Sharon Shaw at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 21, at Northwest Christian Church (2315 Villa Road).
Sharon and her husband Ron were part of the George Fox community for many years, and they have several family ties to the university. Sharon was a cherished part of the George Fox and Newberg communities and will be missed.
