Airport transportation shuttle available during Thanksgiving break

Sunday, November 12th, 2017

George Fox is once again partnering with Hillsboro Airporter to provide shuttle service to Portland International Airport for Thanksgiving break. Students will be expected to work directly with Hillsboro Airporter to reserve their spot.

Here are the details:

  • The cost for one passenger is $65, plus a tip. Each additional passenger is $3.
  • Each shuttle can fit five to six passengers. The cost per student is based on the total number of passengers during the scheduled times, so if you can fill one shuttle, the cost per student could be as low as $15 (if you have a total of six passengers).
  • Make your reservations more than 24 hours in advance and Hillsboro Airporter can group you together. To reserve your spot, go online to Hillsboro Airporter & Car Service LLC.
  • Hillsboro Airporter accepts cash or credit card for payment. Parents can call Hillsboro Airporter with a credit card to pay for their student’s fare.
  • Hillsboro Airporter has 24/7 service. It will work with students and their families, putting students together to lower the cost of the fare.

Questions? Contact the Office of Student Life (jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2316).

New: FoxTALE Course Archives

Sunday, November 12th, 2017

We are pleased to announce a new archiving process for FoxTALE course sites. Course sites older than two years from the current semester will be hosted on FoxTALE Archives, a separate system that will be available continuously to faculty and can be shared with students upon request.

This innovation keeps the login time for all users to a minimum and reduces the list of course sites that users maintain on their customized dashboards.

The FoxTALE Archive will become available at the Dec. 28, 2017 FoxTALE upgrade.

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

Accounts Payable holiday schedule

Sunday, November 12th, 2017

The holidays are here! Note the following due dates for check requests and invoices received in the Finance Office during the holiday season and the respective “check ready” date.

Thanksgiving holiday
Check requests received Nov. 15 – 20 will be ready on Nov. 22.
Check requests received Nov. 21 – 22 will be ready on Dec. 1.

Christmas holiday
Check requests received Dec. 18 – 20 will be ready Dec. 22.
Check requests received Dec. 21 – 22 will be ready Jan. 5.

New Year’s holiday
Check requests received Dec. 28 – 29 will be ready January 5.

Note: There will be no schedule change to payments processed through Concur. Payments will be processed as usual.

Benefit announcement: Columbia Sportswear

Sunday, November 12th, 2017

Columbia Sportswear has invited George Fox employees to shop at the Columbia Sportswear Employee Store from Nov. 10 – Dec. 3.

What is there and what are my savings?
 The store is at employee pricing. Tags are marked with prices. Discounts can vary.
 Includes all brands in the Columbia Sportswear family of brands: Columbia Sportswear, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear and prAna.
 50,000 sq. feet of each brand’s newest and most popular styles.

Instructions on how to participate:
ï‚· Bring the invite (below) with you to the store reception desk. (Or show the invite to the receptionist on your mobile phone.)
ï‚· Show your work/organization ID (options listed on invite).
ï‚· This invite is non-transferable, but you can bring your family and friends with you (up to 4 guests per person, per visit).
 Online access is not available, but you are welcome to visit multiple times during your invite period (with your invite)!

Location, phone, and hours
 Columbia Sportswear Employee Store, 14100 NW Science Park Drive, Portland OR 97229
 Store phone: 503.985.4125
ï‚· Store hours: Mon. – Sat.: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. / Sun.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
ï‚· Note: Holiday hours start Nov. 6. See invite for holiday hours.

Download or print the pass here.

Contact Darby Thiessen at dthiessen@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2188 for assistance with these or any of your George Fox University benefits.

Attend engineering alumni panel tonight

Sunday, November 12th, 2017

Tonight (Monday) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Hoover 105, hear from alumni engineering majors as they answer questions about their experience after college. Food and drink will be provided.

Questions? Contact Elizabeth Herrera (herrerae16@georgefox.edu).

“Evening of Jazz” concert tonight

Friday, November 10th, 2017

The music department invites the campus community to “An Evening of Jazz” concert tonight (Saturday) at 7:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. The concert will feature jazz trumpeter Clay Jenkins, who will perform with the George Fox University Jazz Ensemble and Faculty Trio.

Clay is an associate professor of music at the Eastman School of Music. He has performed and recorded albums with the bigs bands of Stan Kenton, Harry James, Buddy Rich, Count Basie and the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, as well as countless other jazz luminaries.

George Fox students and employees are entitled to one free ticket available with a current university ID presented at the door. Additional tickets are available for purchase at georgefox.edu/concerts.

Questions? Contact Nathanael Ankeny (nankeny@georgefox.edu).

Benefit announcement: Columbia Sportswear

Friday, November 10th, 2017

Columbia Sportswear has invited George Fox employees to shop at the Columbia Sportswear Employee Store from Nov. 10 – Dec. 3.

What is there and what are my savings?
 The store is at employee pricing. Tags are marked with prices. Discounts can vary.
 Includes all brands in the Columbia Sportswear family of brands: Columbia Sportswear, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear and prAna.
 50,000 sq. feet of each brand’s newest and most popular styles.

Instructions on how to participate:
ï‚· Bring the invite (below) with you to the store reception desk. (Or show the invite to the receptionist on your mobile phone.)
ï‚· Show your work/organization ID (options listed on invite).
ï‚· This invite is non-transferable, but you can bring your family and friends with you (up to 4 guests per person, per visit).
 Online access is not available, but you are welcome to visit multiple times during your invite period (with your invite)!

Location, phone, and hours
 Columbia Sportswear Employee Store, 14100 NW Science Park Drive, Portland OR 97229
 Store phone: 503.985.4125
ï‚· Store hours: Mon. – Sat.: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. / Sun.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
ï‚· Note: Holiday hours start Nov. 6. See invite for holiday hours.

Download or print the pass here.

Contact Darby Thiessen at dthiessen@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2188 for assistance with these or any of your George Fox University benefits.

No outgoing mail on Veteran’s Day

Thursday, November 9th, 2017

In observance of Veteran’s Day tomorrow (Saturday, Nov. 11), there will be no outgoing mail or USPS packages. All outgoing mail and USPS packages will go out on Monday, Nov. 13.

If you have any questions, contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2551.

Attend jazz master class today

Thursday, November 9th, 2017

Learn from jazz trumpeter Clay Jenkins as he presents a jazz master class today (Friday) from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Ross 208. Jenkins will answer questions and share about his experience as a professional jazz musician, performing with the likes of Stan Kenton, Buddy Rich, the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra and others.

Contact Nathanael Ankeny (nankeny@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

“Evening of Jazz” concert on Saturday

Thursday, November 9th, 2017

The music department invites the campus community to “An Evening of Jazz” concert tomorrow (Saturday) at 7:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. The concert will feature jazz trumpeter Clay Jenkins, who will perform with the George Fox University Jazz Ensemble and Faculty Trio.

Clay is an associate professor of music at the Eastman School of Music. He has performed and recorded albums with the bigs bands of Stan Kenton, Harry James, Buddy Rich, Count Basie and the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, as well as countless other jazz luminaries.

George Fox students and employees are entitled to one free ticket available with a current university ID presented at the door. Additional tickets are available for purchase at georgefox.edu/concerts.

Questions? Contact Nathanael Ankeny (nankeny@georgefox.edu).

Consider helping with mock interviews

Thursday, November 9th, 2017

Would you consider spending 45 minutes to help students practice the art of the interview? The students in GEED 216 have been working towards this all semester and ready to meet you and sell you on their strengths and skills! Interview questions will be provided, so no preparation is necessary.

Email csump@georgefox.edu to add your name to the list. The mock interviews will take place on Monday, Nov. 20 at noon in Canyon Commons 101.

Know any kids who want to join Penn Pals?

Thursday, November 9th, 2017

Our mascot, Pennington Bear, is looking for new friends (12 and younger) to join his Penn Pals Kids Club. Do you know any kids who would like to join? Members get a T-shirt, six free tickets for parents to attend games, and much more! Plus, Pennington will be their pen pal; anytime kids write him a letter, he’ll send a handwritten personalized letter in return.

Join now and you’ll receive your Penn Pals package in time to use the free tickets at our first 2017 basketball game! Learn more about Penn Pals and join at this link.

For more information, contact Mckenna Tillotson (mtillotson@georgefox.edu) at ext. 2134.

Deadline to apply for Spil trips is this Monday

Thursday, November 9th, 2017

The Office of Spiritual Life (SpiL) offers students annual opportunities to participate in SpiL trips. These domestic and international trips last anywhere from one to four weeks and challenge students to learn from and work alongside great people and model organizations in the context of their culture, community and complexities.

These trips are designed to share the “Be Known” promise beyond our campus as students meet, befriend and serve “Christ in the least of these,” particularly among people experiencing the various and complex realities of under-resourced communities. Our traveling teams do so by immersing in the cultural contexts and perspectives that exist outside of students’ familiar home culture and utilizing service as a means of nurturing Christian community development.

Our teams go with the mindset of being both learners and servants. Our primary goal through these short-term trips is to recognize, learn from, accentuate, encourage and build upon the assets and gifts of our global neighbors, partner organizations, and the neighbors and communities they live amongst and serve long term. We aspire to listen and learn, encourage and serve alongside to help enhance sustainable ministry and Christian community development, with the goal of coming home with a greater understanding of the kingdom and mission of God and our role in it wherever we live.

For more information and to apply, go to georgefox.edu/spiltrips. Applications are due Monday, Nov. 13.

So, in the words of Jesus, “Come and see!” (John 1:39)

Contact Monik Kadarmanto (mkadarmanto@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

De-stress with massages from DPTs today

Thursday, November 9th, 2017

Come by today (Friday), Nov. 10 from 12:30 to 5 p.m. in Roberts 204 to get a massage performed by a Doctor of Physical Therapy student and receive stress management advice. Our mission is to improve our community’s health by offering discounted massages to students for $10 and faculty for $15. Pre-register here.

Questions? Contact April Nichols (anichols16@georgefox.edu).

Cultural Celebration Week is Nov. 11-17

Thursday, November 9th, 2017

International Cultural Celebration Week is Nov. 11-17.  Join us for some all of the following activities:

Monday, Nov. 13
Nutrition Matters Hot Pot Dinner – Food & Fellowship, RSVPs required
5:30 – 7 p.m., Canyon Commons 101
*Bon Appetit: Rwandan and Kenyan Cuisine

Tuesday, Nov. 14
Cultural Movie Night – My Big Fat Greek Wedding, followed by cultural discussion
7 – 9 p.m., EHS 102
*Bon Appetit: Japanese and Korean Cuisine

Wednesday, Nov. 15
Cultural Games and Artistic Expressions – A night of games and entertainment from different cultures
5 – 6 p.m., Canyon Commons 101
*Bon Appetit: Canadian Cuisine

Thursday, Nov. 16
International Chapel – Intercultural Marriage: “Creating our own culture in pursuit of God,” Monik & Dwight Kadarmanto
5:30 – 7 p.m., Intercultural Resource Center (IRC)
*Bon Appetit: Mexican and Peruvian Cuisine

Friday, Nov. 17
Fostering Community with International Students – A night of food and activities
3 – 5 p.m. EHS Atrium
*Bon Appetit: American Cuisine

Questions? Contact Alex Pia (apia@georgefox.edu).

Join printmakers artist panel tonight

Thursday, November 9th, 2017

Tonight (Friday) from 6 to 8 p.m., join several artists from Print Arts Northwest for a free artist talk to learn about a variety of fine art printmaking techniques and methods used in conjunction with the exhibit on view in the Parrish Gallery at the Chehalem Cultural Center.

Questions? Contact Elizabeth Herrera (herrerae16@georgefox.edu).

Attend engineering alumni panel on Monday

Thursday, November 9th, 2017

On Monday, Nov. 13 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Hoover 105, hear from alumni engineering majors as they answer questions about their experience after college. Food and drink will be provided.

Questions? Contact Elizabeth Herrera (herrerae16@georgefox.edu).

All invited to ‘Real Conversations about Sexual Violence’ this afternoon

Wednesday, November 8th, 2017

The Office of Student Life is sponsoring “Real Conversations about Sexual Violence.” Join us from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. today (Thursday) in Canyon Commons 101, 102 and 103.

Shannon Buckmaster, a George Fox alumna, will share her survivor’s experience of sexual assault. Attendees will also learn about important on- and off-campus resources for survivors. Elective chapel credit is available.

Questions? Please contact student life at studentlife@georgefox.edu.

Attend jazz master class on Friday

Wednesday, November 8th, 2017

Learn from jazz trumpeter Clay Jenkins as he presents a jazz master class on Friday from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Ross 208. Jenkins will answer questions and share about his experience as a professional jazz musician, performing with the likes of Stan Kenton, Buddy Rich, the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra and others.

Contact Nathanael Ankeny (nankeny@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

“Evening of Jazz” concert on Saturday

Wednesday, November 8th, 2017

The music department invites the campus community to “An Evening of Jazz” concert on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. The concert will feature jazz trumpeter Clay Jenkins, who will perform with the George Fox University Jazz Ensemble and Faculty Trio.

Clay is an associate professor of music at the Eastman School of Music. He has performed and recorded albums with the bigs bands of Stan Kenton, Harry James, Buddy Rich, Count Basie and the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, as well as countless other jazz luminaries.

George Fox students and employees are entitled to one free ticket available with a current university ID presented at the door. Additional tickets are available for purchase at georgefox.edu/concerts.

Questions? Contact Nathanael Ankeny (nankeny@georgefox.edu).