Tuesday, May 22nd, 2018
Do you use Google Forms? We now have available for you a Google Form-compatible image with the George Fox logo. Instructions on how to upload the image to your existing Google Form and a Google Form template can be found at this link.
If you have any questions, please contact Danette Newkirk (dnewkirk@georgefox.edu).
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Monday, May 21st, 2018
Make plans to attend the all-employee meeting set for Thursday, May 31, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Canyon Commons. A live stream of the meeting will take place in PDS 160 at the Portland Center.
Also, there has been a change to the June meeting schedule. The meeting that month will take place on Wednesday, June 20, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Canyon Commons (PDS 160 live stream). It was originally scheduled for June 28.
See you there!
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Monday, May 21st, 2018
We’ve been receiving calls wondering when vehicle registration for this fall will open up, and the answer is July! It will be a roll-out registration like last summer, with those who will be seniors registering first, then juniors, then sophomores, etc. Information will be posted in the Daily Bruin and sent via email, so keep watching for further details.
Commuter and graduate permits won’t be limited, but residential permits will be, so please carefully consider if you really do need a car on campus – or if taking advantage of the Enterprise Car Share program would be a much cheaper alternative, as permits will be $100 per semester.
Questions? Contact Nadine Kincaid (nkincaid@georgefox.edu).
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Friday, May 18th, 2018
The big toe is the last part of your body to leave the ground when you walk or run. The physical therapy research team is interested in knowing exactly how strong the muscles are that control the big toe. We are looking for volunteers who are willing to have their toe and calf muscle tested for strength using two, easy to perform measurements.
If you are interested in participating, please call Jamie at 503-803-8096 for further details. Let’s see what you can do!
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Wednesday, May 16th, 2018
Are you interested in learning more about George Fox’s sick leave share and parental leave policies? Do you find yourself wondering what you should say and do when your direct report comes to you saying, “I need to take leave”? Can you direct an employee where to go to find their leave balances? Here is your opportunity to learn what every supervisor needs to know about George Fox leave of absences!
Supervisor trainings will be held as a “Lunch and Learn” on two successive Wednesdays – May 23 and May 30 – from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Klages 232.
If you have questions or have difficulty signing up, please contact Darby Thiessen at 503-554-2188 or dthiessen@georgefox.edu.
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Wednesday, May 16th, 2018
The 2018 Spring course sites have now been hidden to students. If you want to make any of the 2018 Spring course sites visible to them, follow these steps:
- Select “Administration” menu>Edit settings
- In the “General” section,  look for the “Visible” setting
- Change “Hide” back to “Show”
- Scroll to bottom and “Save changes”
You can use the same procedure to make courses visible to students for 2018 Summer course sites.
Unrelated to hiding courses, but helpful to know: In your Dashboard “Courses view,” your courses are now listed in three tabs: “In Progress,” “Future” and “Past.” You can control how your courses are listed by entering each course site and adjusting the start and end dates. To learn more, view the FoxTALE Course Overview guide.
Visit the FoxTALE for Faculty webpage for a list of guides and resources.
Questions? Email servicedesk@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2569.
– Your Educational Technology Team
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Tuesday, May 15th, 2018
If you are an expectant mother, a new mom, or are a mother of young children, come to an informal lunchtime gathering with other George Fox employee women. We gather two to three times a year to share stories and lunch, and to connect with one another.
We’ll be meeting next from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 23, in Hoover 104. Come and go as you please.
Questions? Contact Jamie Noling-Auth (jnolingauth@georgefox.edu).
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Tuesday, May 15th, 2018
Commuter Life is seeking to promote the great resources we have for commuter students. We are looking to incorporate an interactive map on our website and other mobile-friendly platforms. This map would include items that commuters need/desire at points in their academic journey.
We are hoping to list the following on-campus resources that commuters could use:
- Microwaves
- Refrigerators
- Lactation spaces
- 24-hour spaces
- Lounge spaces that don’t require swipe access
- Free food for students who identify as food insecure
- Computer access
- Daytime study spaces
If you have any of these resources that students are encouraged to use in your area/department, please fill out this Google Form.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Kristi Welker at kwelker@georgefox.edu. Thank you for helping to meet the unique needs of our commuter students!
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Monday, May 14th, 2018
The library has three faculty study rooms available for those needing a quiet area for study and research. The rooms may be reserved for one semester at a time (fall, spring, summer). If you are interested in requesting a room for next year, please fill out this Google Form. Requests will be prioritized on a first-come, first-served basis.
Questions? Contact library@georgefox.edu.
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Monday, May 14th, 2018
Ready for your summer workouts to begin? Below are the Fitness Center’s summer hours through Aug. 26, so be aware of them before venturing over to see us!
Sunday: Closed
Monday-Friday: 6 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday: 7 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Closed: May 28 (Memorial Day) and July 4
We look forward to seeing you in the gym this summer, even if you’re just looking to escape the heat and be in the AC!
Contact Katherine McCombs (kmccombs16@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
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Monday, May 14th, 2018
The big toe is the last part of your body to leave the ground when you walk or run. The physical therapy research team is interested in knowing exactly how strong the muscles are that control the big toe. We are looking for volunteers who are willing to have their toe and calf muscle tested for strength using two, easy to perform measurements.
If you are interested in participating, please call Jamie at 503-803-8096 for further details. Let’s see what you can do!
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Sunday, May 13th, 2018
Are you interested in learning more about George Fox’s sick leave share and parental leave policies? Do you find yourself wondering what you should say and do when your direct report comes to you saying, “I need to take leave”? Can you direct an employee where to go to find their leave balances? Here is your opportunity to learn what every supervisor needs to know about George Fox leave of absences!
A first in a series of supervisor trainings will be held as a “Lunch and Learn” on three successive Wednesdays – May 16, May 23 and May 30 – from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Klages 232.
If you have questions or have difficulty signing up, please contact Darby Thiessen at 503-554-2188 or dthiessen@georgefox.edu.
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Sunday, May 13th, 2018
The library has three faculty study rooms available for those needing a quiet area for study and research. The rooms may be reserved for one semester at a time (fall, spring, summer). If you are interested in requesting a room for next year, please fill out this Google Form. Requests will be prioritized on a first-come, first-served basis.
Questions? Contact library@georgefox.edu.
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Thursday, May 10th, 2018
The undergraduate admissions office is welcoming its incoming class for Genesis today and tomorrow! Please be courteous of our guests by avoiding parking in the Hoover and Stevens lots on these days.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Kelly Friesen at ext. 2248 or kfriesen@georgefox.edu.
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Thursday, May 10th, 2018
Commuter Life is seeking to promote the great resources we have for commuter students. We are looking to incorporate an interactive map on our website and other mobile-friendly platforms. This map would include items that commuters need/desire at points in their academic journey.
We are hoping to list the following on-campus resources that commuters could use:
- Microwaves
- Refrigerators
- Lactation spaces
- 24-hour spaces
- Lounge spaces that don’t require swipe access
- Free food for students who identify as food insecure
- Computer access
- Daytime study spaces
If you have any of these resources that students are encouraged to use in your area/department, please fill out this Google Form.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Kristi Welker at kwelker@georgefox.edu. Thank you for helping to meet the unique needs of our commuter students!
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Thursday, May 10th, 2018
Are you interested in learning more about George Fox’s sick leave share and parental leave policies? Do you find yourself wondering what you should say and do when your direct report comes to you saying, “I need to take leave”? Can you direct an employee where to go to find their leave balances? Here is your opportunity to learn what every supervisor needs to know about George Fox leave of absences!
A first in a series of supervisor trainings will be held as a “Lunch and Learn” on three successive Wednesdays – May 16, May 23 and May 30 – from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Klages 232.
If you have questions or have difficulty signing up, please contact Darby Thiessen at 503-554-2188 or dthiessen@georgefox.edu.
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Thursday, May 10th, 2018
The 26th annual Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is tomorrow (Saturday), giving employees and students a community service opportunity. Newberg F.I.S.H. (Friends In Service to Humanity) is looking for available volunteers any time between noon and 4 p.m. to help sort donations brought in by the food drive. The office is located at 125 S. Elliott Road.
If available to volunteer, contact Lisa at Newberg F.I.S.H. at 503-538-4444.
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Wednesday, May 9th, 2018
Learn to make the gorgeous hanging baskets that grace our quad area. You will learn this valuable lesson on how these beauties are assembled and help us in the process.
Join us today (Thursday) starting at 9 a.m. The session will last approximately four hours. You are welcome to join in the class at any time.
We’ll meet in the Thomas Center’s lower patio area at 1101 Villa Road. Please contact the Office of Plant Services at 503-554-2010 for more information.
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Wednesday, May 9th, 2018
Thank you for your patience while we’ve been testing the fire systems across campus. Today (Thursday) is our last day of dry fire system testing!
Brandt Hall’s fire system will be tested from 8:15 to 10 a.m. today. The Stevens Center fire system will be tested from 1 to 2:30 p.m. today. In both cases, the horn will sound briefly, but no evacuation is necessary. Testing will take approximately one hour in each case.
Thank you again for your patience.
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Wednesday, May 9th, 2018
The undergraduate admissions office is welcoming its incoming class for Genesis today (Thursday) through Saturday! Please be courteous of our guests by avoiding parking in the Hoover and Stevens lots on these days.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Kelly Friesen at ext. 2248 or kfriesen@georgefox.edu.
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