Stevens and River Street parking lots closed tomorrow

Sunday, January 5th, 2020

Tomorrow (Tuesday), please avoid parking in the Stevens Center and the River Street parking lots, as crews will be blowing and picking up leaves in these lots.

The Hoover parking lot has already been cleaned, so you are free to park your car there. Thank you for your patience!

Questions? Contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu.

Faculty encouraged to submit course reserves for spring

Sunday, January 5th, 2020

Faculty are now invited to submit requests for spring semester course reserves at the libraries. Materials are processed in the order received and can take up to five days to complete, so we encourage submitting early and over break if possible!

To place a request, please fill out and submit this reserves form. If you have any questions, contact Patty Vanier at pvanier@georgefox.edu or ext. 2425.

Courier service available to faculty on Newberg campus

Sunday, January 5th, 2020

The library is pleased to deliver library material for participating faculty to their offices on the Newberg campus. All library material must be signed for by the faculty member or persons authorized to sign.

If you have used this service in the past or if you are signing up for the first time, please fill out the request form. If you have any questions, please contact Patty Vanier at pvanier@georgefox.edu or ext. 2425.

Please take appropriate actions on Concur reports

Sunday, January 5th, 2020

If you are a supervisor who approves Concur reports, please take the time to review or reject outstanding reports as soon as possible. If you are a Concur user who has transactions waiting to be assigned to a report, please create the report and submit.

If you have any issues or questions, please give Kathi Becker a call at ext. 2166.

Davenport speaks at next Legacy League event Jan. 17

Sunday, January 5th, 2020

George Fox’s new physician assistant (PA) program, set to launch in January of 2021, will be featured at the university’s Legacy League luncheon at noon on Friday, Jan. 17, in the Canyon Commons dining hall.

Gregory Davenport, chair of the School of Medical Science, will speak. The PA program will be affiliated with nearby clinics and is designed to help alleviate a nationwide shortage of physician assistants. Six professors and three staff already are hired for the program.

The Legacy League, previously known as the George Fox University Auxiliary, was renamed two years ago but serves with the same purpose and mission. Each year it raises funds for student scholarships, raising more than $25,000 last year. Funds are added to an endowment fund that last year provided three scholarships.

Reservations for the luncheon are $10 and must be made by Wednesday, Jan. 15. For information or to RSVP, contact Judy Woolsey at 503-538-7314 or Connie Magee at 503-927-5011, or register online here.

Important Bruin Community Pantry info

Sunday, January 5th, 2020

The Bruin Community Pantry food bank will be available to the community in the coming weeks by making an appointment with the student life office. Call student life at 503-554-2310 or email studentlife@georgefox.edu to make an appointment through Jan. 20.

The food bank will have limited hours in the spring semester due to the remodeling of the demonstration kitchen, a project scheduled to begin this month.

Please contact Jere Witherspoon (503-554-2316) if you have any questions. Updated information will be posted on the Bruin Community Pantry website.

Encourage students to apply for donor-funded scholarships

Sunday, January 5th, 2020

Please be sure to encourage students to apply for the 120-plus donor-funded scholarships available, as all continuing traditional undergraduate students are encouraged to apply.

From MyGeorgeFox.edu, students are to click “Student Resources,” then “UG Donor Funded Scholarships.” The application process closes Feb. 19.

More information is available by contacting Joyce Staats at jstaats@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2233.

Tonight’s basketball games are free to local residents

Thursday, January 2nd, 2020

Athletics would like to invite Newberg and surrounding communities (St. Paul, Sherwood, Dundee) to kick off the new year with a fun night of basketball free of charge.

The Bruins will face off against conference opponent Willamette tonight (Friday), with the women’s game tipping off at 6 p.m. and the men’s game at 8 p.m. This marks the start of Northwest Conference play for our teams.

Complimentary tickets will be offered to anyone who provides proof of address in Newberg, Dundee, St. Paul and Sherwood by showing their license.

Questions? Contact Elise Trask (etrask@georgefox.edu).

Card access system undergoing maintenance tomorrow morning

Thursday, January 2nd, 2020

IT will be doing maintenance on the card access system tomorrow (Saturday) between 5 and 9 a.m. During this time period your card might not work in academic and administrative buildings on the Newberg campus.

Some cards will start to work as early as 6:30 a.m., but the system might not be finished until around 9 a.m. Please contact Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 if you have an access emergency.

Showshoes available for rent in Hadlock

Wednesday, January 1st, 2020

Winter is here! Get out and enjoy the snow with a pair of snowshoes from the Hadlock Rental Center. A pair runs $7 for the day, or $11 for a weekend. We’ve got gaiters to keep the snow out of your boots and trekking poles as well!

Stop by and chat with our staff at the front desk for more information or reserve online through this rental form.

Questions? Email studentcenter@georgefox.edu or contact Keith Schneider at kschneid@georgefox.edu.

Beginning tennis course starts up next week

Wednesday, January 1st, 2020

Looking to learn tennis for the first time and don’t know where to start? Join our five-session beginner tennis course that teaches all of the basics. Each session will focus on a different aspect of the game:

  • Jan. 6: Forehand
  • Jan. 13: Backhand
  • Jan. 20: Volleys/overhead
  • Jan. 27: Serve/returns
  • Feb. 3: Point play/scoring

Classes are Mondays, and the cost for the entire course is $79. The price is $20 if you’re looking to only attend a few of the classes. Sign up at this link or email Jeff Cero at jcero@georgefox.edu for more information.

Important Bruin Community Pantry info

Wednesday, December 18th, 2019

The Bruin Community Pantry food bank will be available to the community in the coming weeks by making an appointment with the student life office. Call student life at 503-554-2310 or email studentlife@georgefox.edu to make an appointment through Jan. 20, 2020.

The food bank will have limited hours in the spring semester due to the remodeling of the demonstration kitchen, a project scheduled to begin in January.

Please contact Jere Witherspoon (503-554-2316) if you have any questions. Updated information will be posted on the Bruin Community Pantry website.

Beginning tennis course starts up Jan. 6

Tuesday, December 17th, 2019

Looking to learn tennis for the first time and don’t know where to start? Join our five-session beginner tennis course that teaches all of the basics. Each session will focus on a different aspect of the game:

  • Jan. 6: Forehand
  • Jan. 13: Backhand
  • Jan. 20: Volleys/overhead
  • Jan. 27: Serve/returns
  • Feb. 3: Point play/scoring

Classes are Mondays, and the cost for the entire course is $79. The price is $20 if you’re looking to only attend a few of the classes. Sign up at this link or email Jeff Cero at jcero@georgefox.edu for more information.

Be mindful of credit card scams

Monday, December 16th, 2019

During this holiday season, please be mindful of your George Fox Visa cards for unauthorized purchases and scam emails.

If you encounter any suspicious activity, please call the number on the back of your Visa card to have the card inactivated. If you receive scam emails, please report them to the IT Service Desk (servicedesk@georgefox.edu).

If you need any assistance with this process, please call Kathi Becker (ext. 2166 or kbecker@georgefox.edu).

Deadlines for 2019 deposits

Monday, December 16th, 2019

The finance office will be closed from Dec. 21 through Jan. 1 for Christmas break.

Deposits that need a December 2019 date must be brought to Heather in the finance office no later than 10 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 20. If it arrives later, it will go into a deposit for January 2020. 

Please look around your desk and file cabinet to see if there are any lingering items that need to go to the bank. If you are taking extra time off during the Christmas holiday, please send your deposits over before you leave.

If you have any questions about deposits, contact Heather Groenlund at ext. 2173.

Technical glitch disrupts ‘Daily Bruin’ request process

Monday, December 16th, 2019

Due to a technical glitch late last week and yesterday, the university’s email system was unable to process Daily Bruin requests. If you made a request that failed to appear in the forum, feel free to resubmit it or email your information to Sean Patterson at spatterson@georgefox.edu.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Consider contributing to university’s Textbook Assistance Fund

Sunday, December 15th, 2019

Want to make a difference in the life of a student? For some students, the cost of purchasing textbooks is the difference between graduating or dropping out. Help undergraduate students who are experiencing financial hardship obtain textbooks and course materials they need in order to be academically successful.

We ask you to prayerfully consider making a tax-deductible donation to the Textbook Assistance Fund. Want to learn more about the fund? Click here. Questions? Email Cheri Hampton at champton@georgefox.edu.

University closed Dec. 23 through Jan. 1 for holidays

Sunday, December 15th, 2019

The university’s offices in Newberg, Portland, Redmond and Salem will be closed Monday, Dec. 23, through Wednesday, Jan. 1, for the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays.

The libraries will follow the university’s closure plan, closing at 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20, and reopening at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2. In addition, the 24-hour space will be closed during that time.

Finally, the Bruin Store will be closed Saturday, Dec. 21, through Sunday, Jan. 5.

HSC has modified hours for the break

Sunday, December 15th, 2019

Please take note of the Hadlock Student Center’s hours for Christmas break:

  • Dec. 16-20: 6-9 a.m., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-7 p.m.
  • Dec. 21 to Jan. 1: Closed
  • Jan. 2-3: 6-9 a.m., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-7 p.m.
  • Jan. 4-5: Closed
  • Jan. 6-10: 6-9 a.m., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-7 p.m.
  • Jan. 11: Closed
  • Jan. 12: 2-8 p.m. (resuming regular hours)

Questions? Contact Rob Simpson at simpsonr@georgefox.edu.

Support volleyball and lacrosse by purchasing an ornament

Thursday, December 12th, 2019

The volleyball and lacrosse teams are joining forces to sell Christmas ornaments as a fundraiser. They are George Fox-branded in navy or silver.

Interested? You can pick them up in the athletics office, or we’ll even hand-deliver them to your office up to Friday, Dec. 20! They are $8 each; if you buy three, a fourth ornament is free.

We accept cash, a check or Venmo. Email Emily Davis at edavis@georgefox.edu with questions or to place an order.