University announces three internal-only position openings

Wednesday, May 31st, 2017

George Fox has the following internal-only open positions:

  • Administrative Assistant, Grad School of Counseling – Portland Center
  • Career and Internship Coach, IDEA Center
  • Executive Administrative Assistant, President’s Office

To view these position announcements or to apply, visit this link. If you have questions, contact Kera Hallman at khallman@georgefox.edu.

Openings still available for Search Advocacy Training

Wednesday, May 31st, 2017

In order to promote equitable hiring practices and inclusivity in the workplace, and to further encourage the Be Known promise to our students, George Fox offers Search Advocacy Training. The workshop series establishes a theoretical foundation of current research about implicit bias and diversity, information about the changing legal landscape in hiring, and an overview of inclusive employment principles.

Rebecca Hernandez will teach a two-day session on Tuesday, June 6, and Thursday, June 8, from 7:30 a.m. until noon. Each day’s session will include a full breakfast, served from 7:30 to 8 a.m., and training from 8 a.m. to  noon. A boxed lunch will be included on June 6, as well as a ticket to the employee barbecue on the quad on June 8.

If you are interested in learning more about becoming a search advocate, please click on this link. If you have questions, please contact Rebecca at rhernandez@georgefox.edu or Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

All invited to summer barbecue on Minthorn lawn June 8

Tuesday, May 30th, 2017

Join your fellow employees for our summer barbecue on the Minthorn lawn at noon on Thursday, June 8 (in case of rain we’ll be in Canyon Commons). The cost is only $5 per person. Summer student employees are welcome to R.S.V.P. as well.

In addition to lunch, we’ll take time to celebrate the winners of the Wellness Challenge. Please R.S.V.P. at this link.

Questions? Contact Adina McConaughey (amcconaughey@georgefox.edu).

– Hosted by the Staff Development Committee

Important End-of-Year PO Deadlines and Visa Transactions Information

Tuesday, May 30th, 2017

End-of-Year Purchase Order Deadlines

The last day to place orders using the purchase order system is May 31, 2017, for FY2016-17. This includes all requisitions which must be budget checked, approved and converted to purchase orders. This helps ensure all products or services ordered via purchase order will be received by June 30, 2017.

Fiscal year 2017-18 Purchase Orders will need to wait until July 1.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact Matt Hammar by email (mhammar@georgefox.edu) or call ext. 2162.

Important year-end information for those using university Visa cards

To ensure a clean cut-off between FY2016-17 and FY2017-18 spending, the last day to use your George Fox University Visa card for FY2016-17 purchases is Friday, June 23, 2017. Please refrain from using your card for any purchases after this date.

If you will be traveling for business during this time, please contact Matt Hammar or Kathi Becker to discuss arrangements on how to handle travel after June 23. Credit card purchases for FY2017-18 can begin on or after July 1, 2017.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact Matt at ext. 2162 or Kathi at ext. 2166.

Bruin Den closes June 1-5 for maintenance project

Tuesday, May 30th, 2017

The Bruin Den will be closed Thursday, June 1, through Monday, June 5, for a maintenance project. The Bridge Café will open up temporarily on Friday, June 2, and Monday, June 5, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. We will have complimentary coffee available in the Bruin Den seating area Thursday, June 1.

Sorry for any inconvenience, and thanks for your understanding!

‘Like’ Security Services on Facebook for great safety tips

Tuesday, May 30th, 2017

Did you know that Security Services maintains a very active Facebook page that is full of safety tips, travel tips, weather advisories etc.?

Be sure to “like” George Fox University Security Services to see a lot of great information and photos of sights around campus. The security office also has great brochures on everything from preventing identity theft, active shooter response, staying safe on campus to residential burglary prevention and property inventory record sheets. Stop on by and take advantage of these great resources!

Use of Wheeler limited to employees, students and approved groups

Monday, May 29th, 2017

For safety and stewardship of our facility, please note that the use of the gym and Fitness Center in Wheeler is limited to current students, employees and university-authorized groups only.

Those using the facility will need to be prepared to show your George Fox ID or approved temporary pass to Security Services or athletic department staff. Any other use or exceptions must be approved by Event Services (for outside groups) or the athletic office (for rare individual exceptions to policy).

Contact Elise Trask (etrask@georgefox.edu) or Cory Hand (chand@georgefox.edu) if you have any questions.

Thank you.

FoxTALE maintenance scheduled tomorrow morning

Monday, May 29th, 2017

FoxTALE will be unavailable from 6 to 8 a.m. (Pacific Time) tomorrow (Wednesday, May 31) for scheduled maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.

During this maintenance update, Spring 2017 course sites will be hidden to students (current semester course sites will be unaffected and remain visible to students). If you want to make any of those course sites visible to students after this update, select Administration>Edit settings. In the “General” section, look for the “Visible” setting and change “Hide” back to “Show.” Scroll to bottom and “Save changes.”

Questions? Email servicedesk@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2569.

– Your Educational Technology Team

Don’t forget to sign up for Search Advocacy Training

Monday, May 29th, 2017

In order to promote equitable hiring practices and inclusivity in the workplace, and to further encourage the Be Known promise to our students, George Fox offers Search Advocacy Training. The workshop series establishes a theoretical foundation of current research about implicit bias and diversity, information about the changing legal landscape in hiring, and an overview of inclusive employment principles.

Rebecca Hernandez will teach a two-day session on Tuesday, June 6, and Thursday, June 8, from 7:30 a.m. until noon. Each day’s session will include a full breakfast, served from 7:30 to 8 a.m., and training from 8 a.m. to  noon. A boxed lunch will be included on June 6, as well as a ticket to the employee barbecue on the quad on June 8.

If you are interested in learning more about becoming a search advocate, please click on this link. If you have questions, please contact Rebecca at rhernandez@georgefox.edu or Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

Miller Gym in Wheeler Sports Center closed through June 11

Monday, May 29th, 2017

Due to the need for more extensive resurfacing work on the gym floor, Miller Gym in the Wheeler Sports Center will now be closed through Sunday, June 11. It will reopen on Monday, June 12. Please note: Only the gym is closed; the Fitness Center and the athletics offices will remain open as scheduled.

Please protect our courts and gym area from damage and do not enter the gym during this time. Questions? Contact Dixie Downey (ddowney@georgefox.edu).

Thank you!

Sign-ups are open for Search Advocacy Training

Thursday, May 25th, 2017

In order to promote equitable hiring practices and inclusivity in the workplace, and to further encourage the Be Known promise to our students, George Fox offers Search Advocacy Training. The workshop series establishes a theoretical foundation of current research about implicit bias and diversity, information about the changing legal landscape in hiring, and an overview of inclusive employment principles.

Rebecca Hernandez will teach a two-day session on Tuesday, June 6, and Thursday, June 8, from 7:30 a.m. until noon. Each day’s session will include a full breakfast, served from 7:30 to 8 a.m., and training from 8 a.m. to  noon. A boxed lunch will be included on June 6, as well as a ticket to the employee barbecue on the quad on June 8.

If you are interested in learning more about becoming a search advocate, please click on this link. If you have questions, please contact Rebecca at rhernandez@georgefox.edu or Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

Bruin Store discounts available to employees, departments

Thursday, May 25th, 2017

What does your department need from the Bruin Store for the upcoming school year? Get your custom and/or department orders in before the fiscal year closes. All George Fox employees receive a 10 percent discount, and all George Fox departments receive a 20 percent discount.

Common department orders include:

  • George Fox University folders and binders
  • Polos
  • Coffee mugs
  • Water bottles
  • Hats

For all custom orders you can request a quote at campuscollections.com. All custom orders receive a 20 percent discount.

Contact Michael Simmons at msimmons@georgefox.edu for more information.

Miller Gym in Wheeler Sports Center to remain closed through Sunday, June 4

Thursday, May 25th, 2017

Due to the need for more extensive resurfacing work on the gym floor, Miller Gym in the Wheeler Sports Center will now be closed through Sunday, June 4. It will reopen on Monday, June 5. Please note: Only the gym is closed; the Fitness Center and the athletics offices will remain open as scheduled.

Please protect our courts and gym area from damage and do not enter the gym during this time. Questions? Contact Dixie Downey (ddowney@georgefox.edu).

Thank you!

University closes this Monday to observe Memorial Day

Wednesday, May 24th, 2017

All university offices in Newberg and at regional sites will be closed on Monday, May 29, to observe the Memorial Day holiday. Libraries in Newberg and the Portland Center also will be closed.

All-employee meeting set for this afternoon in Canyon Commons

Wednesday, May 24th, 2017

The university community is invited to an all-employee meeting from 3 to 5 p.m. (note earlier start time) this afternoon (Thursday) in Canyon Commons (Rooms 101 and 102). Among the agenda items to be discussed is the new organizational restructure.

The event will be live-streamed at the Portland Center in Room 160.

Be sure to take advantage of discounts in Bruin Store

Wednesday, May 24th, 2017

What does your department need from the Bruin Store for the upcoming school year? Get your custom and/or department orders in before the fiscal year closes. All George Fox employees receive a 10 percent discount, and all George Fox departments receive a 20 percent discount.

Common department orders include:

  • George Fox University folders and binders
  • Polos
  • Coffee mugs
  • Water bottles
  • Hats

For all custom orders you can request a quote at campuscollections.com. All custom orders receive a 20 percent discount.

Contact Michael Simmons at msimmons@georgefox.edu for more information.

Tomorrow’s all-employee meeting has a 3 p.m. start time

Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017

The university community is invited to an all-employee meeting from 3 to 5 p.m. (note earlier start time) tomorrow afternoon (Thursday) in Canyon Commons (Rooms 101 and 102). Among the agenda items to be discussed is the new organizational restructure.

The event will be live-streamed at the Portland Center in Room 160.

Sign up now for Search Advocacy Training

Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017

In order to promote equitable hiring practices and inclusivity in the workplace, and to further encourage the Be Known promise to our students, George Fox offers Search Advocacy Training. The workshop series establishes a theoretical foundation of current research about implicit bias and diversity, information about the changing legal landscape in hiring, and an overview of inclusive employment principles.

Rebecca Hernandez will teach a two-day session on Tuesday, June 6, and Thursday, June 8, from 7:30 a.m. until noon. Each day’s session will include a full breakfast, served from 7:30 to 8 a.m., and training from 8 a.m. to  noon. A boxed lunch will be included on June 6, as well as a ticket to the employee barbecue on the quad on June 8.

If you are interested in learning more about becoming a search advocate, please click on this link. If you have questions, please contact Rebecca at rhernandez@georgefox.edu or Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

FoxTALE maintenance scheduled on May 31

Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017

FoxTALE will be unavailable from 6 to 8 a.m. (Pacific Time) on Wednesday, May 31, for scheduled maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.

During this maintenance update, Spring 2017 course sites will be hidden to students (current semester course sites will be unaffected and remain visible to students). If you want to make any of those course sites visible to students after this update, select Administration>Edit settings. In the “General” section, look for the “Visible” setting and change “Hide” back to “Show.” Scroll to bottom and “Save changes.”

Questions? Email servicedesk@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2569.

– Your Educational Technology Team

Departmental and employee discounts available on Bruin Store items

Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017

What does your department need from the Bruin Store for the upcoming school year? Get your custom and/or department orders in before the fiscal year closes. All George Fox employees receive a 10 percent discount, and all George Fox departments receive a 20 percent discount.

Common department orders include:

  • George Fox University folders and binders
  • Polos
  • Coffee mugs
  • Water bottles
  • Hats

For all custom orders you can request a quote at campuscollections.com. All custom orders receive a 20 percent discount.

Contact Michael Simmons at msimmons@georgefox.edu for more information.