Sunday, August 13th, 2017
Welcome Weekend will be here Aug. 24-27. We are excited to welcome in the class of 2021! If you are available to help students move in or in some other capacity on the morning of Aug. 24, please fill out the volunteer form on the Welcome Weekend Hub at welcomeweekendhub.georgefox.edu. The Hub includes helpful resources such as further information on the schedule, weather contingencies and information for speakers. It also can easily be read from a mobile device.
In addition, if you are able, please plan to attend the Welcome Weekend information meeting on Thursday, Aug. 17, at 10 a.m. in Hoover 105. The purpose of this meeting is to acquaint you with the schedule. We will have 2,000 new people on campus during the weekend, and we want to be as hospitable and helpful as possible as new students and their families transition to this new season in their lives.
Questions? Please email welcome@georgefox.edu.
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Sunday, August 13th, 2017
Don’t forget the all-community meeting tomorrow morning (Tuesday) in Canyon Commons. All employees, half time and above, are required to attend (absences must be approved by your vice president). The meeting will run from 8 to 11:30 a.m. and includes breakfast. The program will start promptly at 8:35 a.m., so be sure to get there as close to 8 a.m. as possible to eat breakfast.
The session will include a time of worship, ​an update from President Robin Baker and the VP team​​, and employee service awards. Contact Missy Terry at terrym@georgefox.edu with any questions. See you there!
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Sunday, August 13th, 2017
The Bruin Den will be closed today (Monday) through Aug. 23 for a construction project. We will reopen on Thursday, Aug. 24. Come visit us in the Bridge Cafe; we will be open starting Monday, Aug. 14, with summer hours of 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Sunday, August 13th, 2017
Faculty members: Here is some helpful information about how students are saving money by renting their textbooks through the Bruin Store.
- Cost Effective: Our rental program is better priced and more convenient for students than Amazon.
- Convenient: Students can highlight and write in rentals. As long as the book is still usable. they simply check in the book by the last day of finals.
- No Risk: Rentals can be converted to a purchase by simply paying the difference between the rental and retail price.
For more information, email Michael Simmons at msimmons@georgefox.edu.
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Sunday, August 13th, 2017
The Wheeler Fitness Center will be closing at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 15, and will remain closed for the remainder of the day for necessary maintenance. Pending the length of maintenance, it may be necessary for the Fitness Center to remain closed through Wednesday, Aug. 16, as well. We will keep you updated.
Thank you for your understanding!
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Sunday, August 13th, 2017
When the Bruins play at home, you can count on a packed stadium. It takes a village to make our football games the success they are, and we’d love to have you join our team of incredible volunteers, the Bruin Brigade. All volunteers will receive lunch or dinner at each game they volunteer, free entry into the game and a T-shirt.
If you’re interested in joining the Bruin Brigade as a ticket seller or at the information table, send an email to Sarah Reid (sreid@georgefox.edu) and she’ll get you connected.
2017 Football Schedule
- Sept. 16 vs. Redlands University, 1:30 p.m.
- Sept. 23 vs. University of Wisconsin Eau-Claire (Homecoming), 1:30 p.m.
- Sept. 30 vs. Pacific University, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 14 vs. Willamette University, 1 p.m.
- Oct. 28 vs. Lewis and Clark University (Family Weekend), 2:30 p.m.
- Nov. 4 vs. Pacific Lutheran University, 2 p.m.
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Sunday, August 13th, 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 as soon as you arrive back on campus to claim your items, as space is very limited!
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Friday, August 11th, 2017
The Bruin Den will be closed from Aug. 14 to Aug. 23 for a construction project. We will reopen on Thursday, Aug. 24. Come visit us in the Bridge Cafe; we will be open starting Monday, Aug. 14, with summer hours of 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Friday, August 11th, 2017
The Wheeler Fitness Center will be closing at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 15, and will remain closed for the remainder of the day for necessary maintenance. Pending the length of maintenance, it may be necessary for the Fitness Center to remain closed through Wednesday, Aug. 16, as well. We will keep you updated.
Thank you for your understanding!
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Thursday, August 10th, 2017
FoxTALE will be upgraded on Friday, Aug. 18, and unavailable 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience and invite you to check the “New Features” highlighted here.
Our top picks:
- Restore Deleted Content with Recycle Bin
- New grading page in Assignments
- Pinned Forum Discussions
- New Theme – Boost (mobile friendly)
- ShareStream Links
You can also sign up for a webinar giving an overview of all new features. IT offers faculty development events prior to the start of fall semester that focus on FoxTALE features. We offer both face-to-face meetings and webinars. View the 2017 Fall Schedule of Events here.
Questions? Contact servicedesk@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2569.
– Your Education Technology Team
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Thursday, August 10th, 2017
Mark 2 Ministries, Inc. of Newberg, in partnership with the university’s spiritual and intercultural life and student life offices, invite the George Fox community to an open house celebration at the ministry’s new “Friendship House” today (Friday) and tomorrow between noon and 3 p.m. each day.
The house is located at 604 Brandon Dr., in Newberg. Mark 2 Ministries strives to empower our “friends” (individuals living with disabilities) to live and work in a community environment that values the gifts that each individual offers for the betterment of the whole. The ministry endeavors to do this by providing support services for the activities of daily living, job training and coaching, community inclusion, and social recreation.
Questions? Contact Rusty St. Cyr at rstcyr@georgefox.edu.
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Wednesday, August 9th, 2017
Welcome Weekend will be here Aug. 24-27. We are excited to welcome in the class of 2021! If you are available to help students move in or in some other capacity on the morning of Aug. 24, please fill out the volunteer form on the Welcome Weekend Hub at welcomeweekendhub.georgefox.edu. The Hub includes helpful resources such as further information on the schedule, weather contingencies and information for speakers. It also can easily be read from a mobile device.
In addition, if you are able, please plan to attend the Welcome Weekend information meeting on Thursday, Aug. 17, at 10 a.m. in Hoover 105. The purpose of this meeting is to acquaint you with the schedule. We will have 2,000 new people on campus during the weekend, and we want to be as hospitable and helpful as possible as new students and their families transition to this new season in their lives.
Questions? Please email welcome@georgefox.edu.
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Wednesday, August 9th, 2017
All employees, half time and above, are required to attend the all-community meeting​ (absences must be approved by your vice president)​, scheduled from 8 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 15, in the Canyon Commons dining hall on the Newberg campus. Breakfast will be served beginning at 8 a.m., with the program to follow.
The meeting will include a time of worship, ​an update from President Robin Baker and the VP team​​, and employee service awards.
Contact Missy Terry at terrym@georgefox.edu with any questions. See you there!
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Wednesday, August 9th, 2017
Mark 2 Ministries, Inc. of Newberg, in partnership with the university’s spiritual and intercultural life and student life offices, invite the George Fox community to an open house celebration at the ministry’s new “Friendship House” on Friday, Aug. 11, or Saturday, Aug. 12, between noon and 3 p.m. each day.
The house is located at 604 Brandon Dr., in Newberg. Mark 2 Ministries strives to empower our “friends” (individuals living with disabilities) to live and work in a community environment that values the gifts that each individual offers for the betterment of the whole. The ministry endeavors to do this by providing support services for the activities of daily living, job training and coaching, community inclusion, and social recreation.
Questions? Contact Rusty St. Cyr at rstcyr@georgefox.edu.
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Tuesday, August 8th, 2017
Have you made your nomination(s) for the Support Staff Member of the Year and Administrator of the Year awards? If not, be sure to do so today! If you have a colleague you believe is deserving of one of these awards, take a few minutes to submit a nomination. This is a chance to honor those who have done exceptional work in supporting the mission and vision of the university.
You only need send an email to Rob Westervelt (rwesterv@georgefox.edu) stating the reasons you believe the person deserves the award. If you have questions about who is eligible, contact Rob. Please submit your nominations by the end of today (Wednesday).
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Tuesday, August 8th, 2017
During finals week our community experienced the tragic death of undergraduate student Daniel Mellers. Due to the timing of his death, the university decided to wait until school reconvenes for the fall semester to host a service in his honor.
The service will be held at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 5, in Canyon Commons. We will make the date more widely known once the school year begins but wanted employees to be able to save the date, as it may have implications for other campus events and student support needs.
Please contact the spiritual life office with any additional questions or concerns (ext. 2320).
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Monday, August 7th, 2017
Some of our undergraduate families are expressing frustration due to the hotel/housing shortage related to the solar eclipse on Monday, Aug. 21. If you are able to house a parent or two or allow them to camp on your property, please contact Jere Witherspoon (jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu) in the Office of Student Life.
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Sunday, August 6th, 2017
This past Saturday, July 29, Sue O’Donnell, a faculty member in the psychology department, lost her husband Sam. Many of you know and love Sue and may want to send a note or attend the memorial service. The service will be today (Monday) at 2:30 p.m. at North Valley Friends Church, located at 4020 N. College St., in Newberg.
In lieu of flowers, the O’Donnell family encourages donations to the George Fox Student Fund for those students in need. Donations should be made to George Fox and mailed to 414 N. Meridian St., Box 6256, Newberg, OR 97132. For these gifts, please include “in memory of Sam O’Donnell” in the subject line.
Please keep Sue and family in your prayers.
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Sunday, August 6th, 2017
Need some Concur Expense training? We will be offering training sessions Aug. 7-11. Please contact Matt Hammar (mhammar@georgefox.edu) to set up a 20-minute appointment between 10 a.m. and noon and 1 and 3 p.m. daily Monday, Aug. 7, through Friday, Aug. 11.
The next available training will be the week of Aug. 21-25 (times to be determined).
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Sunday, August 6th, 2017
When the Bruins play at home, you can count on a packed stadium. It takes a village to make our football games the success they are, and we’d love to have you join our team of incredible volunteers, the Bruin Brigade. All volunteers will receive lunch or dinner at each game they volunteer, free entry into the game and a T-shirt.
If you’re interested in joining the Bruin Brigade as a ticket seller or at the information table, send an email to Sarah Reid (sreid@georgefox.edu) and she’ll get you connected.
2017 Football Schedule
- Sept. 16 vs. Redlands University, 1:30 p.m.
- Sept. 23 vs. University of Wisconsin Eau-Claire (Homecoming), 1:30 p.m.
- Sept. 30 vs. Pacific University, 7 p.m.
- Oct. 14 vs. Willamette University, 1 p.m.
- Oct. 28 vs. Lewis and Clark University (Family Weekend), 2:30 p.m.
- Nov. 4 vs. Pacific Lutheran University, 2 p.m.
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