Submit your nominees for Support Staff and Administrator of the Year awards

Sunday, August 6th, 2017

Each year the university recognizes the hard work of its employees with the Support Staff Member of the Year and Administrator of the Year awards. Do you have a colleague you believe is deserving of one of these awards? If so, please 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 Wednesday, Aug. 9.

Be considerate of Summer Visit Day guests when parking today

Thursday, August 3rd, 2017

The undergraduate admissions office is welcoming prospective students today (Friday) for Summer Visit Day. Please help to welcome our guests by avoiding parking in the Hoover and Stevens parking lots.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact Kelly Friesen at kfriesen@georgefox.edu or ext. 2248.

Thank you!

All-community meeting set for Aug. 15 in Canyon Commons

Thursday, August 3rd, 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 and devotions, ​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!

Reminder: Bruin Store hosting big sale

Thursday, August 3rd, 2017

Now through Sept. 10 all clearance items will be an additional 30 percent off in-store and online at georgefoxshop.com. If you’re a student, be sure to order your fall textbooks while you’re at it. Choose in-store pick-up to save on shipping and retrieve your books when you arrive in a few weeks!

Go Bruins!

Submit names of colleagues for Support Staff and Administrator of the Year awards

Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017

Each year the university recognizes the hard work of its employees with the Support Staff Member of the Year and Administrator of the Year awards. Do you have a colleague you believe is deserving of one of these awards? If so, please 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 Wednesday, Aug. 9.

University community invited to Sam O’Donnell’s memorial service Monday

Wednesday, August 2nd, 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 Monday, Aug. 7, 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.

Please avoid parking in Hoover and Stevens lots tomorrow

Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017

The undergraduate admissions office is welcoming prospective students tomorrow (Friday) for Summer Visit Day. Please help to welcome our guests by avoiding parking in the Hoover and Stevens parking lots.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact Kelly Friesen at kfriesen@georgefox.edu or ext. 2248.

Thank you!

Ice cream special going on today in Bruin Den

Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017

Come to the Bruin Den today (Thursday) for chocolate-dipped waffle cones filled with refreshing chocolate chip mint ice cream! Stop by between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and get one before they’re gone! For just $1.95 you could make someone’s (or just your) Thursday that much sweeter!

Bruin Store sale continues through Sept. 10

Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017

Now through Sept. 10 all clearance items will be an additional 30 percent off in-store and online at georgefoxshop.com. If you’re a student, be sure to order your fall textbooks while you’re at it. Choose in-store pick-up to save on shipping and retrieve your books when you arrive in a few weeks!

Go Bruins!

Be sure to close windows and blinds during heat wave

Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017

As temperatures remain hot today through the weekend, be sure to keep your windows and blinds closed during the day. This will prevent your space from heating to the outside temperature.

And remember that temperatures are only supposed to get to about 70 degrees at night, so leaving your windows open overnight may not help cool things down. Use your best judgement to determine if doing so helps your situation.

Employees: If you are experiencing issues with your building’s air conditioning, please call Plant Services immediately.

Questions? Contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu or ext. 2016.

Volunteers still needed for this weekend’s Fiesta Mexicana

Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017

The Fiesta Mexicana is this weekend, Aug. 4-6, in Woodburn! For a second straight year George Fox will have a booth at the event, and we are looking for volunteers to help staff it! This is the 54th year of the fiesta and a wonderful opportunity for you to see and experience the Latino community from where many of our students come.

The shifts are easy, as you get to enjoy talking to people, give away George Fox bling and see some great soccer, dance and other fun activities. You will not be alone, as one person from the diversity committee will be there as well, and we are matching Spanish speakers with non-Spanish speakers. That’s just an extra bonus, as most people speak English.

The fiesta runs Friday from 1 to 8 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (the parade starts earlier) and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m..

If you can volunteer any time at all (even one to two hours), please contact Rebecca Valdovinos at rvaldovinos@georgefox.edu.

Thank you!

Survey allows you to weigh in on transit needs in county

Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017

What do you hope to see when it comes to public transportation in the Yamhill County area? The Yamhill County Transit Area (YCTA) is hosting a survey to get your input.

The YCTA provides fixed-route, commuter, and/or dial-a-ride services to 10 communities across the county, with connections to Grand Ronde, Hillsboro, Salem and Tigard. YCTA is working on a transit development plan to analyze existing transit service, envision future service, and develop strategies to address both current and future needs. More information is available here.

Your responses to the questions on this survey will help YCTA identify transit needs in Yamhill County and help shape the recommendations of the plan. All responses to this survey will be kept strictly confidential.

All invited to memorial service for Sam O’Donnell this Monday

Tuesday, August 1st, 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 Monday, Aug. 7, 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.

Bruin Den will be closed week of Aug. 7-11

Tuesday, August 1st, 2017

The Bruin Den will be closed the week of Aug. 7-11 as we prepare for the upcoming school year. We will reopen on Monday, Aug. 14, with summer hours of 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Effective Monday, Aug. 28, we will be back to school-year hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Bruin Store hosts 30 percent off clearance sale through Sept. 10

Tuesday, August 1st, 2017

Now through Sept. 10 all clearance items will be an additional 30 percent off in-store and online at georgefoxshop.com. If you’re a student, be sure to order your fall textbooks while you’re at it. Choose in-store pick-up to save on shipping and retrieve your books when you arrive in a few weeks!

Go Bruins!

Volunteers needed for George Fox booth at Fiesta Mexicana this weekend

Tuesday, August 1st, 2017

The Fiesta Mexicana is this weekend, Aug. 4-6, in Woodburn! For a second straight year George Fox will have a booth at the event, and we are looking for volunteers to help staff it! This is the 54th year of the fiesta and a wonderful opportunity for you to see and experience the Latino community from where many of our students come.

The shifts are easy, as you get to enjoy talking to people, give away George Fox bling and see some great soccer, dance and other fun activities. You will not be alone, as one person from the diversity committee will be there as well, and we are matching Spanish speakers with non-Spanish speakers. That’s just an extra bonus, as most people speak English.

The fiesta runs Friday from 1 to 8 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (the parade starts earlier) and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m..

If you can volunteer any time at all (even one to two hours), please contact Rebecca Valdovinos at rvaldovinos@georgefox.edu.

Thank you!

Need some Concur training? Sign up for sessions

Tuesday, August 1st, 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).

Last stop on our Route 66 ‘culinary adventure’: Illinois

Tuesday, August 1st, 2017

Join us today (Wednesday) for the last stop on Route 66: Illinois. We’ll be serving up Chicago-style hot dogs, on a poppy seed bun, topped with mustard, tomatoes, pickle spears, white onion, sweet pickle relish and celery salt, served with macaroni salad, snickers salad and fries!

The grill fires up at 11:30 a.m. and closes at 1 p.m. Find us on the patio by the flag pole on the quad. Be sure to bring your punch card to the Bruin Den to be entered in the raffle!

Front desk safety and security seminar available

Tuesday, August 1st, 2017

If you are someone who works a front desk, or has great exposure to students and the general public, then the Code4 seminar on front desk safety and security is for you!

It will take place at the Public Safety Training Facility at 12700 S.E. 82nd Ave. in Clackamas on Friday, Aug. 11, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is only $99, and you can register online at code4.org. The seminar teaches you how to deal with dangerous situations, difficult people and emergencies. Security has the flyer about the seminar, or you can check online at the above website for more information.

George Fox security personnel and a few administrative assistants have attended this seminar in the past and felt it contained valuable information. It is taught by Captain Joe Puckett, who has 21 years of experience in law enforcement and dealing with emergency events, criminal incidents and hostage/crisis events.

Questions? Call Nadine Kincaid at 503-554-2090.

With heat wave coming, take precautions to stay cool

Monday, July 31st, 2017

Have you seen the weather forecast? Temperatures are expected to exceed 100 degrees the middle part of this week, so Plant Services recommends you take precautions to ensure your office or living area doesn’t get too hot.

During the day, keep your windows and blinds closed. This will prevent your space from heating to the outside temperature. Temperatures are only supposed to get to about 70 degrees at night, so leaving your windows open overnight may not help cool things down. Use your best judgement to determine if doing so helps your situation.

Employees: If you are experiencing issues with your building’s air conditioning, please call Plant Services immediately.

Questions? Contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu or ext. 2016.