Have any questions for next week’s all-employee meeting?

Wednesday, July 19th, 2017

Do you have any questions that you feel need to be answered at the all-employee meeting next Wednesday, July 26? If so, we want to hear from you! Please email any questions to Rob Westervelt (rwesterv@georgefox.edu).

The meeting will take place from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Canyon Commons and be live-streamed in Room 160 at the Portland Center.

Thank you!

Route 66 ‘culinary road trip’ showcases Oklahoma and Kansas today

Tuesday, July 18th, 2017

Join us today (Wednesday) in the Bruin Den for our next exciting stops on Route 66. Treat yourself to Oklahoma-style pulled pork and Kansas-grilled andouille sausage, corn on the cob, fried okra, black-eyed peas salad, zwieback rolls, fried strawberry pie and cherry limeade, all for $6.95! Lunch will be served between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Don’t forget your punch card if you’ve been “traveling” with us, as the raffle is only a few weeks away!

Ch-ch-ch-changes: Get the latest on the university’s reorganization efforts

Tuesday, July 18th, 2017

Did you, your department, or program go through changes with the university reorganization? Even if you didn’t, you probably work with others whose coding has changed. Please check out the new Department and Program Listing for Fiscal Year 2017-18 to find out where departments and programs are now!

All of the changes are effective as of July 1, 2017, so save yourself from getting returned forms from Finance with incorrect coding.

Change of work week for staff and administrators effective Aug. 4

Tuesday, July 18th, 2017

Effective August 2017, the work week for staff and administrators will change; the first day affected by this change will be Aug. 4, 2017. The new work week will start on Saturday at 12:01 a.m. and will end the following Friday at 12 a.m. (midnight Friday night instead of Friday at 5:01 p.m.).

If you have any questions, contact Katie Sol at ksol@georgefox.edu.

Do you or someone you know suffer from Achilles pain? Study begins July 24

Monday, July 17th, 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).

Today is ‘Peach Ice Cream Day’ in the Bruin Den

Sunday, July 16th, 2017

Today (Monday) is “Peach Ice Cream Day!” Stop by the Bruin Den between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to cool off with a scoop of peach and blueberry sherbet, topped with whipped cream and fresh blueberry sauce for only $1.50!

Route 66 ‘culinary road trip’ showcases Oklahoma and Kansas on Wednesday

Sunday, July 16th, 2017

Join us Wednesday, July 19, in the Bruin Den for our next exciting stops on Route 66. Treat yourself to Oklahoma-style pulled pork and Kansas-grilled andouille sausage, corn on the cob, fried okra, black-eyed peas salad, zwieback rolls, fried strawberry pie and cherry limeade, all for $6.95! Lunch will be served between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Don’t forget your punch card if you’ve been “traveling” with us, as the raffle is only a few weeks away!

Who’s on Campus this Month …

Sunday, July 16th, 2017
  • NBC Camps for basketball and volleyball will be on campus July 17-21.
  • Newberg Christian Church will host a week-long soccer day camp as an outreach to non-church-attending Newberg community youth at Austin Field July 17-21. Last year, 27 children committed their lives to Christ as a result of this outreach, and many have been instrumental in getting additional family members involved in attending church and Bible studies on a regular basis. Approximately 95 people attend this event.
  • The Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends (NWYM) is hosting its annual church conference on campus July 23-26. This is the longest-running summer conference at George Fox. The NWYM is a community of evangelical Friends churches who join together in worship and service to impact society through love in action. They utilize the art office located in Ross as their headquarters while on campus.
  • The Chinese Evangelical Church meets for an annual church retreat July 28-30. Several Chinese churches from Oregon and Washington gather each summer to worship together and share what God is doing in and through their congregations.

Please contact the Conference and Event Office if you have questions: 503-554-2027.

Do you or someone you know suffer from Achilles pain?

Sunday, July 16th, 2017

The physical therapy department is looking for participants to join a 10-week research study on Achilles tendinopathy. The study aims to evaluate recreational runners with persistent pain in the mid-portion of the Achilles tendon. The tentative start date is the week of July 17; 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).

Celebrate ‘Peach Ice Cream Day’ in the Bruin Den Monday

Thursday, July 13th, 2017

Monday, July 17, is “Peach Ice Cream Day!” Stop by the Bruin Den between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to cool off with a scoop of peach and blueberry sherbet, topped with whipped cream and fresh blueberry sauce for only $1.50!

Do you or someone you know suffer from Achilles pain?

Thursday, July 13th, 2017

The physical therapy department is looking for participants to join a 10-week research study on Achilles tendinopathy. The study aims to evaluate recreational runners with persistent pain in the mid-portion of the Achilles tendon. The tentative start date is the week of July 17; 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).

Do you or someone you know suffer from Achilles pain?

Wednesday, July 12th, 2017

The physical therapy department is looking for participants to join a 10-week research study on Achilles tendinopathy. The study aims to evaluate recreational runners with persistent pain in the mid-portion of the Achilles tendon. The tentative start date is the week of July 17; 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).

TIAA consultant appointments available at no cost

Tuesday, July 11th, 2017

TIAA individual consulting appointments are coming to the Newberg campus July 20 and Aug. 24.

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.

Route 66 ‘culinary road trip’ showcases Texas today

Tuesday, July 11th, 2017

Celebrate summer Texas style at our next stop on Bon Appetit’s Route 66 “culinary road trip.” Join us today (Wednesday) between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on the patio near the flag pole in the quad as we serve up smoked brisket, green chile mac and cheese, collard greens with bacon, jalapeño cheddar corn bread, and sweet tea! Enjoy it all for just $6.95.

Don’t forget your punch card, as there will be a prize raffle at the end of the road!

All invited to welcome reception for new CFO Vicki Piersall this afternoon

Monday, July 10th, 2017

The George Fox community is invited to a special welcome reception for Vicki Piersall, the university’s new chief financial officer, today (Tuesday) beginning at 1:30 p.m. in the Stevens Center (Duke) Atrium.

Vicki brings more than 20 years of senior leadership experience at Xerox, Schnitzer Steel and Sims Metal Management. She begins work at the university on Aug. 4.

Friendship House seeking residents

Sunday, July 9th, 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!

This week’s stop on the Route 66 ‘culinary road trip’: Texas

Sunday, July 9th, 2017

Celebrate summer Texas style at our next stop on Bon Appetit’s Route 66 “culinary road trip.” Join us Wednesday, July 12, between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on the patio near the flag pole in the quad as we serve up smoked brisket, green chile mac and cheese, collard greens with bacon, jalapeño cheddar corn bread, and sweet tea! Enjoy it all for just $6.95.

Don’t forget your punch card, as there will be a prize raffle at the end of the road!

Who’s on Campus this Month …

Sunday, July 9th, 2017
  • NBC Camps for basketball and volleyball will be on campus July 10-14 and July 17-21.
  • Newberg Christian Church will host a week-long soccer day camp as an outreach to non-church-attending Newberg community youth at Austin Field July 17-21. Last year, 27 children committed their lives to Christ as a result of this outreach, and many have been instrumental in getting additional family members involved in attending church and Bible studies on a regular basis. Approximately 95 people attend this event.
  • The Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends (NWYM) is hosting its annual church conference on campus July 23-26. This is the longest-running summer conference at George Fox. The NWYM is a community of evangelical Friends churches who join together in worship and service to impact society through love in action. They utilize the art office located in Ross as their headquarters while on campus.
  • The Chinese Evangelical Church meets for an annual church retreat July 28-30. Several Chinese churches from Oregon and Washington gather each summer to worship together and share what God is doing in and through their congregations.

Please contact the Conference and Event Office if you have questions: 503-554-2027.

Last call for First Aid/CPR/AED summer classes

Sunday, July 9th, 2017

Have you been putting off signing up for First Aid/CPR/AED certification training? The last two class sessions for the summer will be on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 11-12, and Thursday and Friday, July 27-28.

This is an eight-hour course that is split into two days, and you need to sign up immediately on the Security Services website, as space is limited. There is more availability in the July 27-28 class, so sign up today. No First Aid/CPR/AED classes will be offered in August, so don’t miss out!

All Basic Life Support (BLS) classes for healthcare professionals are already full for the rest of the summer. Please contact Mark Stone at mstone@georgefox.edu to schedule those during the fall semester.

Be considerate of Genesis guests when parking today

Thursday, July 6th, 2017

The undergraduate admissions office is welcoming its final group of our incoming class for Genesis today (Friday). Please be courteous to our guests by avoiding parking in the Hoover and Stevens parking lots.

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

Thanks!