The Daily Bruin

Interested in animals? Love dogs and cats? Have you ever thought about working at the Newberg Animal Shelter?

Take this quick survey for more information and to give some feedback to your local animal shelter.

Animal Shelter Survey

Thank you!
– Lauren Lunt (llunt16@georgefox.edu)

Disclaimer:
These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

Please help out some full-time MBA students by completing this short survey for their Marketing Research course. The survey is for those who own a TV or multiple TVs, and should take only five to 10 minutes to complete.

Also, if you would be interested in participating in a small focus group, please provide your email. The focus group session will include snacks!

TV Survey

Thank you for your help!
– Ericka Thompson (ethompson17@georgefox.edu)

Disclaimer:
These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

We are studying about the basketball shoe industry in one of our MBA classes. Please take a few minutes to assist us by participating in our survey.

Basketball Shoes Survey

Thanks for your feedback!
– WoongHee Lee (goforlee@gmail.com)

Disclaimer:
These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

Finance would like to thank our campus community for your patience in the implementation of and transition to Concur as well as for the feedback you provided during Monday’s all-employee meeting regarding the issues and frustrations you’ve encountered. We appreciate you giving us the opportunity to hear those concerns.

We are eager to help, so please reach out. Our policy is to answer email and telephone questions the same day when possible. We will continue to offer Concur training both individually and as a group. If you prefer, there are “how to” videos provided on the Concur website. (The link to Concur is posted on the Finance website as well.)

Thank you again, and please contact the following team members (as many times as needed) for help:

• Concur “how to” training – Belinda Creighton (bcreighton@georgefox.edu) at ext. 2163
• Concur budget report questions -  Jen Klapp (jklapp@georgefox.edu) at ext. 2170
• Concur system structure/approval flow – Matt Hammar (mhammar@georgefox.edu) at ext. 2162

Tonight (Wednesday) in Vespers we are continuing in Holy Week with Stations of the Cross. There will be several interactive stations set up around the auditorium to help you center your thoughts on what Christ did so many years ago that still impacts us today.

Join us for this special and contemplative time. See you at 7 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium!

As a chapel elective opportunity, an open worship experience will be held every Thursday until the end of the semester, allowing for quiet waiting on God, vocal ministry if moved by the Spirit, and praying for one another upon sharing prayer requests. All are welcome.

We will meet each Thursday from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m. in Hoover 250. Contact Paul Anderson (panderso@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Aloha from the Hawaii Club! Our annual luau is happening tomorrow (Thursday), so come join us in Canyon Commons from 5 to 7:30 p.m. to experience our culture through dance, games and good vibes. We hope to see you there!

Cash price at the door is $12 for adults and $7.50 for children under 10.

Contact Bethany at bdavis16@georgefox.edu for more information.

As the benefits plan year comes to an end, here is a schedule of upcoming deadlines:

Medical Spending Account
March 31 – Last day for active employees to use the funds in the regular plan year.
June 29 – Last day to submit 2017-18 claim(s) with receipt(s)/substantiation.

Up to $500 will be automatically rolled over into your 2018-19 account as long as you are still actively participating in the plan. You do not need to notify us of the need to carryover any unused funds; it will happen automatically. Any balance over $500 remaining unspent will be forfeited (use-it-or-lose-it rule).

Dependent Care Spending Account
March 31 – Last day to use the funds in the regular plan year.
June 15 – Last day to use funds in the 2.5-month grace period.
June 30 – Last day to submit 2017-18 claim(s) with receipt(s)/substantiation.

Questions? Contact Darby Thiessen (dthiessen@georgefox.edu).

The history honors society and George Fox Archives invite you to an open house and a behind-the-scenes tour of the George Fox University Archives tomorrow (Thursday) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the MLRC.

Items from our collections on Herbert Hoover, the Four Flats Quartet, and a land deed signed by William Penn will be on display.

Please send questions to Rachel Thomas: rthomas@georgefox.edu.

We hope to see you there!

The adidas Employee Store is sharing employee discounts with all George Fox University staff, faculty and students. An access pass valid from March 23 to April 5, 2018 is available here.

For questions, contact the adidas Employee Store at 971-234-8536 or George Fox Employee Empowerment office at 503-554-2180.

Please help out some full-time MBA students by completing this short survey for their Marketing Research course. The survey is for those who own a TV or multiple TVs, and should take only five to 10 minutes to complete.

Also, if you would be interested in participating in a small focus group, please provide your email. The focus group session will include snacks!

TV Survey

Thank you for your help!
– Ericka Thompson (ethompson17@georgefox.edu)

Disclaimer:
These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

The Wineskin is extending its deadline for submissions! The theme for this semester’s literary and art magazine is “Heritage” – the heritage of parents, of teachers, and, most of all, the heritage of creativity and art.

Submit all poetry, prose, photography and artwork to gfuwineskin@gmail.com (limit all prose to 1,000 words). Please title each piece and remove all watermarks.

Submissions close by the end of the week (Friday, March 23)! Contact Kiale Palpant (kpalpant16@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Faculty, please alert your students to this opportunity.

The Exodus Grad Fair – at which graduating seniors can pick up their cap and gown and get their affairs in order before they graduate – is taking place Thursday and Friday, March 22-23, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. in the Stevens Center Atrium.

For those of you working in the Stevens Center, please note that there may be increased noise and traffic throughout the day.

Interested in animals? Love dogs and cats? Have you ever thought about working at the Newberg Animal Shelter?

Take this quick survey for more information and to give some feedback to your local animal shelter.

Animal Shelter Survey

Thank you!
– Lauren Lunt (llunt16@georgefox.edu)

Disclaimer:
These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

We are still in need of willing volunteers to serve as ushers at spring commencement on Saturday, April 28. Take tickets at the gate, hand out programs, direct graduates’ family and friends to their seats, and help make graduation a special event for all involved.

All George Fox employees who participate as ushers will have the option to receive $50 through payroll, or take three hours off in lieu of payment! Non-George Fox volunteers will receive a gift card in the same amount.

Please contact Laurie Fair, at ext. 2140 or lfair@georgefox.edu, if you would like to volunteer to serve our seniors and their families on this memorable day!

Be a part of this exciting event. See that special student graduate!

The university community is invited to attend an open house retirement celebration for education professor Beth LaForce from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, April 13. We will gather in Roberts Center 117.

Beth has helped shape future teachers in the College of Education for more than 30 years. Please join us in wishing her well as she transitions into a well-deserved season of retirement!

Questions and/or RSVPs may be directed to Lizzy Riese at lriese@georgefox.edu.

Join professors Mark Terry and Joseph Clair tonight (Tuesday) as they host a panel discussion with Cameron Anderson, executive director of Christians in the Visual Arts and a visiting Murdock senior scholar, at 7 p.m. in Lemmons 8.

Anderson will discuss his recently published book, The Faithful Artist: A Vision for Evangelicalism and the Arts. A limited number of autographed editions will be available to attendees at no charge. The panel will encourage audience discussion about both the blessings and challenges facing today’s faithful makers and performers – with one of the influential voices in the realm of contemporary Christian creators.

While this forum will be of special interest to artists, “culture care” is one of the greatest concerns facing the church today, and all are invited to attend. Join us!

Contact Penny Martin (pmartin@georgefox.edu) for more information.

After 20 years with the university, Charlie Kamilos is retiring. Please join us in celebrating with Charlie at an informal open house at the Portland Center Library from 1 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 3.

Drop in anytime during that time frame to wish Charlie well. Desserts and coffee will be provided. For more information, contact Mary Cameron at mcameron@georgefox.edu.

Join us for the first chapel of Holy Week! This morning (Tuesday) we will be celebrating Palm Sunday. President Robin Baker will be hosting us in this time of reflection.

We hope you can make it this morning for a time of worship and teaching at 10:50 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium. See you there!

Join us tonight (Tuesday) from 5 to 9 p.m. at Chipotle, in Sherwood, to support the psychology research team’s trip to Nicaragua. Just tell the cashier you’re supporting us and they will donate 50 percent of the proceeds to our cause!

The restaurant is located at 21332 S.W. Langer Farms Parkway, in Sherwood. Contact Julia Toews (jtoews17@georgefox.edu) for more information.