Library upgrades its Primo search interface

Monday, July 31st, 2017

George Fox libraries are pleased to announce the release of a significantly improved interface for the Primo search and discovery tool.

Intended to provide a more intuitive and modern look-and-feel, the new interface provides easy access to a huge volume of books, media, newspapers, journal articles and more.

The old classic interface will remain available for several months before being permanently phased out.

Please send feedback and questions to library@georgefox.edu.

Get your syllabus to Print Services

Monday, July 31st, 2017

Fall semester is quickly approaching, and it is time to start planning. Don’t let time get away from you and leave you scrambling at the last minute to get your class syllabus turned in.

Please submit your syllabus to Print Services by Tuesday, Aug. 22. You can email the syllabus to printservices@georgefox.edu. If you have any questions, please contact Print Services at 503-554-2555 or printservices@georgefox.edu.

Volunteers needed for Fiesta Mexicana event this weekend

Monday, July 31st, 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!

Consider volunteering as a Life Group leader this fall

Sunday, July 30th, 2017

The Office for Spiritual Life is looking for post-college Life Group leaders for our eight-week fall Life Groups (the weeks of Sept. 18 through Nov. 10). Life Groups are small groups of undergraduate students who meet together for prayer, Bible study and fellowship.

Groups meet weekly for 60 to 90 minutes at the time and location of your choosing. Participants will select the group they wish to participate in based on the details that leaders provide. Groups are encouraged to use one of three curriculum options recommended by the Office for Spiritual and Intercultural Life that parallel other themes that are being explored in chapel.

We welcome our employees, alumni, family members of George Fox employees and students, and members of our wonderful local churches to consider leading a group. Our fall leader meeting will take place at a location to be determined on Wednesday, Sept. 6, from noon to 1:30 p.m., and lunch will be provided.

For more information and to sign up, visit this webpage.

Do you love people and George Fox? Join the Bruin Brigade!

Sunday, July 30th, 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, 1:30 p.m.
  • Sept. 30 vs. Pacific University (Homecoming), 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.

Call for business card orders

Thursday, July 27th, 2017

Now is the time to submit your request for business cards. Marketing Communications will be processing the next business card order on Tuesday, Aug 8. Place your order directly with B&B Print Source before Tuesday, August 8.

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

Call for name tag orders

Thursday, July 27th, 2017

Marketing Communications is collecting orders for name tags. For those who have regular face-to-face contact with the public and need to order a name tag, you may submit your name tag requests at this link.

Be sure to provide the name of the person for whom the name tag is needed; title or department; and the budget to be charged. Examples of title or department include: Dean of Students/Student Life and Admissions Counselor/Admissions. The next order will be placed Thursday, Aug. 10.

Contact Danette Newkirk (dnewkirk@georgefox.edu) if you have any questions.

Interested in helping students deepen their faith? Consider leading a Life Group

Wednesday, July 26th, 2017

The Office for Spiritual Life is looking for post-college Life Group leaders for our eight-week fall Life Groups (the weeks of Sept. 18 through Nov. 10). Life Groups are small groups of undergraduate students who meet together for prayer, Bible study and fellowship.

Groups meet weekly for 60 to 90 minutes at the time and location of your choosing. Participants will select the group they wish to participate in based on the details that leaders provide. Groups are encouraged to use one of three curriculum options recommended by the Office for Spiritual and Intercultural Life that parallel other themes that are being explored in chapel.

We welcome our employees, alumni, family members of George Fox employees and students, and members of our wonderful local churches to consider leading a group. Our fall leader meeting will take place at a location to be determined on Wednesday, Sept. 6, from noon to 1:30 p.m., and lunch will be provided.

For more information and to sign up, visit this webpage.

Join colleagues at all-employee meeting this afternoon

Tuesday, July 25th, 2017

Make plans to attend an all-employee meeting today (Wednesday) from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Canyon Commons. The event will also be live-streamed in Room 160 at the Portland Center.

‘Culinary road trip’ on Route 66 stops in Missouri today

Tuesday, July 25th, 2017

Join Bon Appetit today (Wednesday), between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.,m., for our culinary journey along Route 66. Today we visit Missouri. For just $6.95 you can enjoy Kansas City-style ribs, country coleslaw, pinto beans with ham and green onions, corn casserole and Satellite Cafe-inspired oatmeal cakes.

Don’t forget your punch cards as we approach the finish line!

Interested in helping students grow deeper in faith? Consider leading a Life Group

Monday, July 24th, 2017

The Office for Spiritual Life is looking for post-college Life Group leaders for our eight-week fall Life Groups (the weeks of Sept. 18 through Nov. 10). Life Groups are small groups of undergraduate students who meet together for prayer, Bible study and fellowship.

Groups meet weekly for 60 to 90 minutes at the time and location of your choosing. Participants will select the group they wish to participate in based on the details that leaders provide. Groups are encouraged to use one of three curriculum options recommended by the Office for Spiritual and Intercultural Life that parallel other themes that are being explored in chapel.

We welcome our employees, alumni, family members of George Fox employees and students, and members of our wonderful local churches to consider leading a group. Our fall leader meeting will take place at a location to be determined on Wednesday, Sept. 6, from noon to 1:30 p.m., and lunch will be provided.

For more information and to sign up, visit this webpage.

Route 66 ‘culinary road trip’ showcases Missouri

Monday, July 24th, 2017

Tomorrow (Wednesday), our culinary journey along Route 66 takes us to Missouri. For just $6.95 you can enjoy Kansas City-style ribs, country coleslaw, pinto beans with ham and green onions, corn casserole and Satellite Cafe-inspired oatmeal cakes. Join us between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Don’t forget your punch cards as we approach the finish line!

Mail Services and Print Services opening late today

Sunday, July 23rd, 2017

Mail Services and Print Services will be opening late today (Monday) due to power being shut off for electrical work. Both offices will open at 9 a.m.

Represent George Fox in the Newberg parade – Free t-shirt

Sunday, July 23rd, 2017

George Fox is looking for students, employees and their families to walk in the Newberg Old Fashioned Festival Parade as part of the university’s entry. The route is about a mile. George Fox is the sponsor of the parade and the Bruin Bus will also be there. Participants will get a free George Fox t-shirt.

Newberg Old Fashioned Festival Parade

Saturday, July 29

9-11 a.m.

Rennie Field
(From downtown Newberg, go south on Blaine St. for about 7 blocks, field is on left)

Interested? email Rob Felton (rfelton@georgefox.edu) and provide your t-shirt size.

Make plans to attend all-employee meeting Wednesday

Sunday, July 23rd, 2017

Make plans to attend an all-employee meeting this Wednesday, July 26, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Canyon Commons. The event will also be live-streamed in Room 160 at the Portland Center.

If you have any questions you’d like to be addressed at the meeting, send them to Rob Westervelt (rwesterv@georgefox.edu).

Thank you!

Friendship House looking for residents

Sunday, July 23rd, 2017

Are you a George Fox undergraduate or graduate student looking for a place to live this year? Friendship House Newberg might be the perfect house for you. It’s just 10 blocks from campus and newly remodeled.

If you have a heart for friendship and community with the people you live with, Friendship House could be the right fit. We have the vision of creating community both within the home and in the greater George Fox and Newberg communities.

At Friendship House, you’ll have your own bedroom with a half bath, as well as a shared master bathroom, and newly remodeled kitchen and living room. You’ll also have the opportunity to live alongside two individuals with developmental disabilities who are engaged in the Newberg community.

The vision of Friendship House is to create friendships and to build bridges between individuals with disabilities and the community. Contact Sondra Strong at 503-201-8321 or email fhnewberg@gmail.com to find out more. Hurry to secure your room!

Bruin Den serves up coffee ice cream special today

Sunday, July 23rd, 2017

Monday got you feeling down? Brighten the beginning of your work week with an ice cream special from the Bruin Den!

Stop by between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. today and enjoy a coffee ice cream sundae, topped with chocolate, coffee caramel sauce, chocolate-covered almonds and whipped topping, all for $1.95!

Mail Services and Print Services opening late on Monday

Thursday, July 20th, 2017

Mail Services and Print Services will be opening late this Monday, July 24, due to power being shut off for electrical work. Both offices will open at 9 a.m.

If you have any questions, please contact Richard Silver at 503-55-2551 or rsilver@georgefox.edu.

Final call for PT study on Achilles tendon pain

Thursday, July 20th, 2017

The physical therapy department is looking for participants to join a 10-week research study on Achilles tendinopathy. The study aims to evaluate individuals with persistent pain in the mid-portion of the Achilles tendon. The tentative start date is the week of July 24; please email us if you are interested to set your time.

Participants will receive monetary incentive upon completion of the 10-week program. If interested, contact Jessica Dinielli (jdinielli15@georgefox.edu).

PT study on Achilles pain still seeking participants

Wednesday, July 19th, 2017

The physical therapy department is looking for participants to join a 10-week research study on Achilles tendinopathy. The study aims to evaluate individuals with persistent pain in the mid-portion of the Achilles tendon. The tentative start date is the week of July 24; please email us if you are interested to set your time.

Participants will receive monetary incentive upon completion of the 10-week program. If interested, contact Jessica Dinielli (jdinielli15@georgefox.edu).