Join your coworkers at all-employee lunch tomorrow in Canyon Commons

Sunday, August 27th, 2017

The first all-employee lunch of the year is tomorrow (Tuesday) and served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. in Canyon Commons. Practice some self-care during the busy first week of classes and join your coworkers for lunch! Cost, $3; your sanity, priceless!

Claim your lost items before Sept. 1

Sunday, August 27th, 2017

Last call for the lost and found! If you lost something on campus from last April until now, and have yet to pick it up, now is the time to do so! All of the lost-and-found items not reunited with their original owners will be donated to charitable causes on Friday, Sept. 1, to make room for incoming items.

If we have emailed you about left-behind items, please come to the security office to claim your items, as space is very limited!

Please park where your parking permit allows

Sunday, August 27th, 2017

Students and employees: With the influx of new and returning students on campus, it is critical that students already on campus start parking immediately in their assigned lots. This is especially critical in the lot behind Canyon Commons, as deliveries are being hampered by illegally parked student cars blocking loading ramps.

Commuters can park in the Bauman or Le Shana lot until the completion of the 99W lot. Resident East students need to park in the red or red-striped areas (Le Shana lot) only, and Resident West students need to park in the solid blue areas only. Likewise, graduate students need to park in the green areas around the Roberts Center. The only exceptions for these next few days are the Austin (purple) and Morse (orange) lots, which are nearing completion. If you have a Morse or Austin lot permit, please begin parking in the lots as soon as they are completed.

Employees working in the Stevens Center: Please begin parking in the staff lots west of the Stevens building, as the Pennington lot and that block of Sheridan Street fronting the Pennington lot are now for residential students only.

Here is a link to the parking brochure. Questions? Contact Nadine Kincaid at nkincaid@georgefox.edu.

Wheeler Fitness Center announces hours

Sunday, August 27th, 2017

Beginning today (Monday), the Wheeler Fitness Center hours are as follows:

  • Monday-Friday: 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.
  • Saturday: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Sunday: 1-7 p.m.

Please remember that the Fitness Center is open to all current George Fox University students, faculty and staff. Signing in with your ID card is required for everyone in order to use the facility. As this is a liability issue, there are no exceptions. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

You may direct any questions or concerns to Skyler Rieke (srieke14@georgefox.edu) or Cory Hand (chand@georgefox.edu).

Mail Services open extended hours the first week of school

Saturday, August 26th, 2017

Mail Services will be open extended hours the first week of school. Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. You must have your student ID or driver’s license with you in order to collect your package.

If you have any questions, please contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.

Come watch volleyball team take on alumni today in Wheeler

Friday, August 25th, 2017

Come watch the new 2017 volleyball team scrimmage the alumni today (Saturday)! Warm-ups will end and the match will begin around 2:45 or 3 p.m. on the Miller Gym in the Wheeler Sports Center. We’ll play until about 4:30 p.m. Admission is free!

See you there!

Free furniture and household items available today

Friday, August 25th, 2017

Don’t forget: Today (Saturday) from noon to 1 p.m., Grace Baptist Church is offering George Fox students the opportunity to have for free any items that were left from the church’s garage sale. There are couches and other household items available. Come by and take a look. You must be able to transport the items away.

The address is 1619 E. 2nd St., in Newberg. Contact Alex Pia (apia@georgefox.edu) if you have questions.

Employees, please let students know about this opportunity.

Free furniture and household items available

Thursday, August 24th, 2017

Tomorrow (Saturday) from noon to 1 p.m., Grace Baptist Church is offering George Fox students the opportunity to have for free any items that were left from the church’s garage sale. There are couches and other household items available. Come by and take a look. You must be able to transport the items away.

The address is 1619 E. 2nd St., in Newberg. Contact Alex Pia (apia@georgefox.edu) if you have questions.

Employees, please let students know about this opportunity.

TIAA consultant appointments available at no cost

Thursday, August 24th, 2017

TIAA individual consulting appointments are coming to the Newberg campus Sept. 5, 6 and 7. No matter where you are in life – just getting started or planning for retirement – a session with Braden Danielson can help you create a unique plan for your goals. And, it’s at no additional cost as a part of your retirement plan. You’ll get answers to these questions and more:

  • Am I invested in the right mix of investments to help meet my goals?
  • Am I saving enough to create the retirement income I need?
  • How do I take income from my retirement account once I stop working?
  • How do I plan for short-term goals such as saving for a house or education expenses?
  • How do I manage debt, save money and balance various financial priorities at the same time?

To schedule your one-hour appointment, click on this link. The on-site appointment slots fill quickly, so don’t delay! Take advantage of this excellent resource!

You can also visit Advice and Guidance to access online tools and resources that can help you stay on track and save even more for retirement.

If you would like to make a change to your retirement account contribution amount or have questions about your George Fox University benefits, please contact Darby Thiessen at 503-554-2188 or dthiessen@georgefox.edu.

First all-employee lunch of semester is this Tuesday

Thursday, August 24th, 2017

The first all-employee lunch of the year will be this Tuesday, Aug. 29, and served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. in Canyon Commons. Practice some self-care during the busy first week of classes and join your coworkers for lunch! Cost, $3; your sanity, priceless!

Call for business card orders

Thursday, August 24th, 2017

Now is the time to submit your request for business cards. Marketing Communications will be processing the next business card order on Wednesday, Aug. 30. Place your order directly with B&B Print Source before Wednesday, Aug. 30.

Questions? Contact Danette Newkirk at dnewkirk@georgefox.edu.

Reminder: Mail Services open special hours tomorrow

Thursday, August 24th, 2017

This is a reminder that Mail Services will be open tomorrow (Saturday) for limited hours for early-package pick-up. Pick-up hours will be 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. You must have your student ID or driver’s license with you in order to collect your package.

Mail Services will also have extended hours for the first week of school. Hours of operation will be 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

If you have any questions, please contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.

Last call for leftover eclipse glasses

Thursday, August 24th, 2017

Got leftover eclipse glasses? George Fox is collecting eclipse glasses for Astronomers without Borders to be sent to schools in South America and Asia when eclipses cross those continents in 2019.

Drop off your eclipse glasses at the Information Desk in the Stevens Center!

Football team takes to the pool tonight in ‘Swim Olympics’

Thursday, August 24th, 2017

Come see the Bruin football team compete in its fourth annual “Swim Olympics.” The games will be tonight (Friday) at 8:30 p.m. at the Chehalem Aquatic Center (1802 Haworth Ave.). The Bruins will compete by position in the following events:

  • Trick dive
  • Belly flop
  • Medley relay
  • Synchronized swim

There is no cost to attend. Questions? Contact Gabe Haberly (ghaberly@georgefox.edu).

Mascot Pennington is looking for friends to join his Penn Pals Club

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2017

Our mascot, Pennington Bear, is looking for new friends (12 and younger) to join his Penn Pals Kids Club. Do you know any kids who would like to join? Members get a T-shirt, six free tickets for parents to attend games, and much more! Plus, Pennington will be their pen pal; anytime kids write him a letter, he’ll send a handwritten personalized letter in return.

Join now and you’ll receive your Penn Pals package in time to use the free tickets at our first 2017 football game! Learn more about Penn Pals and join at this link.

For more information, contact Mckenna Martin at ext. 2134.

Check out football team’s ‘Swim Olympics’ tomorrow night

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2017

Come see the Bruin football team compete in its fourth annual “Swim Olympics.” The games will begin tomorrow night (Friday) at 8:30 p.m. at the Chehalem Aquatic Center (1802 Haworth Ave.). The Bruins will compete by position in the following events:

  • Trick dive
  • Belly flop
  • Medley relay
  • Synchronized swim

There is no cost to attend. Questions? Contact Gabe Haberly (ghaberly@georgefox.edu).

Donate your leftover eclipse glasses in Stevens Center

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2017

Got leftover eclipse glasses? George Fox is collecting eclipse glasses for Astronomers without Borders to be sent to schools in South America and Asia when eclipses cross those continents in 2019.

Drop off your eclipse glasses at the Information Desk in the Stevens Center!

Got leftover eclipse glasses? Donate them in Stevens Center

Tuesday, August 22nd, 2017

Got leftover eclipse glasses? George Fox is collecting eclipse glasses for Astronomers without Borders to be sent to schools in South America and Asia when eclipses cross those continents in 2019.

Drop off your eclipse glasses at the Information Desk in the Stevens Center!

Please park where your parking permit allows

Tuesday, August 22nd, 2017

Students and employees: With the influx of new and returning students arriving this week, it is critical that students already on campus start parking immediately in their assigned lots. This is especially critical in the lot behind Canyon Commons, as deliveries are being hampered by illegally parked student cars blocking loading ramps.

Commuters can park in the Bauman or Le Shana lot until the completion of the 99W lot later this week. Resident East students need to park in the red or red-striped areas (Le Shana lot) only, and Resident West students need to park in the solid blue areas only. Likewise, graduate students need to park in the green areas around the Roberts Center. The only exceptions for these next few days are the Austin (purple) and Morse (orange) lots, which are nearing completion. If you have a Morse or Austin lot permit, please begin parking in the lots as soon as they are completed.

Employees working in the Stevens Center: Please begin parking in the staff lots west of the Stevens building, as the Pennington lot and that block of Sheridan Street fronting the Pennington lot are now for residential students only. And on Thursday and Friday, all staff should park in the 99W lot or the Bauman lot in order to welcome our new students!

Here is a link to the parking brochure. Questions? Contact Nadine Kincaid at nkincaid@georgefox.edu.

Be courteous of Welcome Weekend guests when parking tomorrow and Friday

Tuesday, August 22nd, 2017

We are so excited to welcome new students and families to the George Fox community on Thursday, Aug. 24, and Friday, Aug. 25! The Welcome Weekend staff asks that employees please park in the new 99W lot (the old Park & Sell Lot where 99W splits) if at all possible.

Bauman and Hoover parking lots are also options once the new lots fill up. Please keep all parking spots vacant in front of or near residence hall areas as well as the Stevens Center since new students and families will be accessing the offices in Stevens frequently.

We appreciate all your help in welcoming our new students and families and apologize for any inconveniences this may cause!