Bruin Store has sale with free shipping

Thursday, April 9th, 2020

The Bruin Store is currently offering 20 percent off Champion brand clothing and accessories, as well as free shipping, through Monday, April 13!

Visit our website and use promo code CHAMPION20 to get the discount. We also carry a variety of shelter-at-home study essentials and great gifts for graduates. All shipping is free.

Questions? Contact Paige Jacobs at pjacobs@georgefox.edu.

Coca-Cola vending machines have been emptied

Thursday, April 9th, 2020

Coca-Cola has emptied their beverages from all of their vending machines on campus as of yesterday (Thursday). With little or no current usage, this helps ensure that there is no expired product in the machines being sold. They will resume stocking the machines in the near future.

Questions? Contact Matt Hammar at mhammar@georgefox.edu.

Please be aware of restriction on spending

Wednesday, April 8th, 2020

In anticipation of a temporary reduction in campus services and staff working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, finance and purchasing are asking for your help to cut or defer all spending that is not critical to the operation of the university. 

To assist with this goal, all purchases over $1,000 must have an authorized purchase order. Please limit all office supply orders to only include items that are critical to operate.

We are currently reviewing changes to credit card limits and availability, and we will communicate with affected departments/employees as those changes are finalized. 

For help, please contact:

Matt Hammar (mhammar@georgefox.edu or extension 2006) for purchase order help and information.

Kathi Becker (kbecker@georgefox.edu or extension 2166) for Visa and Concur help and information.

Invitation to remember Jesus’ journey to the cross

Wednesday, April 8th, 2020

Each year during Holy Week, the Office for Spiritual Life invites the community to meditate on Jesus’ journey to the cross through a Stations of the Cross prayer experience.

As we are not able to gather together for this annual tradition, the university pastors invite you to create a similar experience in your own home. We invite you to print this document and post the Scriptures around your home so that, as you move through your house, you may prayerfully meditate on Jesus’ journey to the cross throughout this Holy Week.

Peace be with you.

Donate transparency sheets to be made into face shields

Wednesday, April 8th, 2020

Does your department have 8.5″ x 11″ clear transparency sheets you are no longer using? The engineering department can use these to make face shields. 

A couple of our staff are busy using the 3D printer for the headpiece and are in need of transparencies for the shield that drops over the face. These are being distributed to local health care facilities and frontline workers. 

Drop them in the campus mail to: Transparencies, Box 6088. If you have questions or need a pick-up, contact Lora Froescher at lfroescher@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2777.

Tell students about the support available during remote learning

Wednesday, April 8th, 2020

The transition to remote education brings various challenges for many students as they navigate new living situations, different course formats, and upended schedules. The support during remote learning webpage has advice about moving forward this semester, and students can watch this brief message about support that is available.

If you would like to see the emails sent to all traditional undergraduate students from Rick Muthiah, director of Learning Support Services, you can find the text at the bottom of the webpage linked above. Students are encouraged to contact a professor, CAP coach, the student life office, or someone else at the university if they are having difficulty with the remote learning experience.

If they aren’t sure who to contact, they can call the university switchboard (503-538-8383), or email or call Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2314.

PT offers telehealth appointments

Wednesday, April 8th, 2020

In light of the current health concerns surrounding COVID-19, the George Fox Community Physical Therapy Clinic is closed, but telehealth appointments are available.

For more information, or to schedule a telehealth appointment, please call the clinic at 503-554-2479 and leave a message for the physical therapist. Calls are usually returned by the end of the next business day.

Questions? Contact Li-Zandré Philbrook at lphilbrook@georgefox.edu.

PT clinic offers telehealth appointments

Tuesday, April 7th, 2020

In light of the current health concerns surrounding COVID-19, the George Fox Community Physical Therapy Clinic is closed, but telehealth appointments are available.

For more information, or to schedule a telehealth appointment, please call the clinic at 503-554-2479 and leave a message for the physical therapist. Calls are usually returned by the end of the next business day.

Questions? Contact Linda Dallof at ldallof@georgefox.edu.

‘Pray 4 George Fox’ has been extended

Tuesday, April 7th, 2020

The Office for Spiritual Life has been overwhelmed by your desire to participate in “Pray 4 George Fox.” Thank you for your investment in prayer.

We have added days throughout the month of May, and you can sign up for one or more of those here. Let’s continue to lift up each other, George Fox, our communities, and the world to our Savior!

Questions? Contact Jamie Johnson at jamiej@georgefox.edu.

Submit your questions for all-employee meeting

Tuesday, April 7th, 2020

President Robin Baker will host a virtual all-employee meeting later this month. If you have a question or topic you would like him to address, please submit it on this form.

Submit questions for all-employee meeting

Monday, April 6th, 2020

President Robin Baker will host a virtual all-employee meeting later this month. If you have a question or topic you would like him to address, please submit it on this form.

Be aware of increase in phishing attempts

Monday, April 6th, 2020

Over the past several weeks, there has been an increase in the number of reported phishing attempts. Please be mindful of suspicious emails, text messages or phone calls. Here are some recent examples that have been reported:

  • Receiving shared documents from unknown or unusual senders
  • Offers for low prices on personal protective equipment (masks, gloves, etc.)
  • Information appearing to come from health authorities
  • Messages claiming to alert an individual about the suspension of his or her social security number
  • Offers for online job or internship interviews

Never click on any link or follow the instructions in a suspicious email, and be sure to report phishing incidents to the service desk at servicedesk@georgefox.edu. You can also get more information about identifying phishing attempts here.

Hadlock now offers virtual fitness classes

Monday, April 6th, 2020

We know it’s been a very difficult few weeks for all of you, and the Hadlock Student Center is committed to helping you continue to find your fit. We are excited to announce that we will be offering virtual group fitness classes starting this week.

These classes will be taught by our own instructors that you already know and love. We’re going to start small with a yoga class at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, and add additional classes in the coming weeks. Sign up now on imleagues.com!

Keep an eye on our Instagram and Facebook feeds in the coming days as we continue to add additional classes. Questions? Contact Rob Simpson at simpsonr@georgefox.edu.

Donate transparency sheets to make face shields

Monday, April 6th, 2020

Does your department have 8.5″ x 11″ clear transparency sheets you are no longer using? The engineering department can use these to make face shields. 

A couple of our staff are busy using the 3D printer for the headpiece and are in need of transparencies for the shield that drops over the face. These are being distributed to local health care facilities and frontline workers. 

Drop them in the campus mail to: Transparencies, Box 6088. If you have questions or need a pick-up, contact Lora Froescher at lfroescher@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2777.

Participate in Shalom on Instagram Live

Monday, April 6th, 2020

Join us for Shalom programming on Instagram Live @gfuspil on Tuesday evenings. Beginning at 9 p.m. (Pacific Time), the university pastors will lead interactive liturgies from commonprayer.net, with Scripture readings, songs, and prayer requests.

Questions? Contact spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

Registrar’s office is serving students remotely

Sunday, April 5th, 2020

The registrar’s office is serving George Fox students and faculty remotely and will continue conducting operations as normally as possible. Please reference our COVID-19 resources webpage for links to helpful forms and policies during this time.

If you have any questions, contact us at registrar@georgefox.edu.

Learn about preventing ‘Zoom-bombing’

Sunday, April 5th, 2020

For those of you using Zoom video conference, be aware that “Zoom-bombing” has become an issue as remote learning has become the norm. For recent advice on how to ensure that your Zoom meetings are secure, visit the Zoom blog.

You can also find helpful advice from George Fox Libraries here. Zoom updated the default screen-sharing privileges so the host is the only one able to share content. This setting can be adjusted before or during the meeting.

Check out these work from home tips

Sunday, April 5th, 2020

Working from home can be challenging, and it is important to establish new norms to be successful in this new circumstance. As you settle into working remotely all or some of the time, take a moment to review these work from home tips.

Questions? Contact Nichole Drew at ndrew@georgefox.edu.

Hadlock’s trick shot contest begins today

Sunday, April 5th, 2020

The Hadlock Student Center is hosting a trick shot contest! Submissions will be open from today (Monday) through Sunday, April 12, through our Instagram and Facebook accounts. Participants are to use the hashtag #HSCTrickshot to enter their submission in one of two categories:

  • Basketball Trick Shot Category (must be done on a regulation basketball hoop of 10 feet, either indoor or outdoor)
  • Miscellaneous Trick Shot Category (use your imagination here … indoor golf putting/chipping, soccer shots, Frisbee in the trash can, indoor over-the-door basketball hoop, ping-pong balls, socks in the laundry basket, etc.)

The top videos will be recognized during the week of April 20, and we’ll have some cool prizes for the top videos in each category. 

Competition rules:

  • All current George Fox undergraduate and graduate students, along with faculty and staff, are eligible for this competition.
  • Be safe! Practice social distancing, protect yourself and others (CDC guidelines: cdc.gov).
  • In each video, someone needs to visibly give a “Two thumbs up” to the camera (either to start or finish each video) or verbally say “two thumbs up” to indicate that this video is specifically for this competition. Without the “two thumbs up” component the video will not qualify.
  • Each contest participant can upload a maximum of two videos in total. This can be two videos for one category or one video for each category.

You can absolutely complete this solo and even in the comfort of your own home. We are not encouraging you to physically socialize in this process and do anything that might put you or others at additional risk.

Questions? Contact us at studentcenter@georgefox.edu.

Participate in Hadlock’s trick shot contest

Friday, April 3rd, 2020

The Hadlock Student Center is hosting a trick shot contest! Submissions will be open from Monday, April 6, through Sunday, April 12, through our Instagram and Facebook accounts. Participants are to use the hashtag #HSCTrickshot to enter their submission in one of two categories:

  • Basketball Trick Shot Category (must be done on a regulation basketball hoop of 10 feet, either indoor or outdoor)
  • Miscellaneous Trick Shot Category (use your imagination here … indoor golf putting/chipping, soccer shots, Frisbee in the trash can, indoor over-the-door basketball hoop, ping-pong balls, socks in the laundry basket, etc.)

The top videos will be recognized during the week of April 20, and we’ll have some cool prizes for the top videos in each category. 

Competition rules:

  • All current George Fox undergraduate and graduate students, along with faculty and staff, are eligible for this competition.
  • Be safe! Practice social distancing, protect yourself and others (CDC guidelines: cdc.gov).
  • In each video, someone needs to visibly give a “Two thumbs up” to the camera (either to start or finish each video) or verbally say “two thumbs up” to indicate that this video is specifically for this competition. Without the “two thumbs up” component the video will not qualify.
  • Each contest participant can upload a maximum of two videos in total. This can be two videos for one category or one video for each category.

You can absolutely complete this solo and even in the comfort of your own home. We are not encouraging you to physically socialize in this process and do anything that might put you or others at additional risk.

Questions? Contact us at studentcenter@georgefox.edu.