Come participate in a 50/50 raffle fundraiser to support the Athletic Training Club as it raises money so our students can attend a convention and gain more knowledge in the athletic training field. Tickets can be purchased throughout the first half of this Friday’s women’s basketball game at 6 p.m., with the winning ticket being drawn at halftime.
Questions? Contact Brynelle Bremner (bbremner14@georgefox.edu).
We want to remind you that George Fox University is committed to providing a Christ-centered community that fosters a safe living, learning and work setting for students, employees and visitors. A core value of this institution is to maintain a respectful environment for all individuals that is free of the following:
These behaviors and actions are contrary to the mission, values and lifestyle standards of our community. It is our firm belief that engaging in any aspect of this behavior is unacceptable and will not be tolerated by members of the George Fox community.
Should an incident of this nature occur, the person is strongly encouraged to report the incident to university personnel. For further descriptions of these policies, resources for support, and the process for reporting please visit studenthandbook.georgefox.edu.
There have been some questions about which employees are considered “responsible employees” or “mandatory reporters” with regard to sexual misconduct under Title IX. Please refer to the materials in the orange folder that you should have received at the beginning of the year.
In that packet is a sheet titled “Employee Responsibilities Regarding Sexual Misconduct Response.” The first paragraph notes that “All staff and faculty are required to promptly report to the Title IX Coordinator (or Deputy Coordinators) information they have about possible sexual harassment or sexual misconduct at George Fox University, including but not limited to sexual assault, domestic or dating violence, and stalking. The only exception for mandatory reporting is the Spiritual Life Office and the Health & Counseling Center.”
Please contact the Title IX Coordinator (Brad Lau) or Deputy Coordinators (Lisa Burton, Elise Trask, Laura Hartley, Rebecca Hernandez, Jen Macnab or Mark Pothoff) if you have questions.
Today’s the day! Make plans to attend the all-employee lunch today (Tuesday) in Canyon Commons. The end of the term is near and holidays are in full swing, so be intentional about connecting with coworkers and friends from across campus while you can!
The cost is $3 and lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Come drop off any new unwrapped toys at 6 p.m. during the women’s basketball game this Friday, Dec.2. We are looking for toys, games and books for children up to age 15. All donations will be going to the Newberg Fire Department to be distributed to those in need throughout the community.
If you cannot make it on Friday, there are collection boxes in Wheeler and in Hoover. Thank you for helping out the community!
Contact Brynelle Bremner (bbremner14@georgefox.edu) for more information.
This week in chapel and Vespers it’s all about seeing our very own. Tim Timmerman is speaking Tuesday morning in chapel (10:50 a.m.) to continue our series “We Believe.”
In Vespers Wednesday night (7 p.m.) the University Players perform. It is also the first week of the Advent season, so there will be Advent readings and a candlelighting. Both services will be in Bauman Auditorium.
We hope you had a great break. Welcome back!
University employees are welcome to a pair of brown-bag (BYO lunch or snack) media labs. Join us for demonstrations on how to produce creative videos!
Anderson Campbell presents “You Do You – Authenticity in Online Lectures, or How I Used Camtasia to Embarrass Myself Further” on the following dates …
John Spencer presents “Making Sketch-Note Videos” on the following days …
RSVP today at this link. Contact Gloria Doherty (gdoherty@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
Make plans to attend the all-employee lunch tomorrow (Tuesday) in Canyon Commons. The end of the term is near and holidays are in full swing, so be intentional about connecting with coworkers and friends from across campus while you can!
The cost is $3 and lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
At Art Talk tonight (Monday) we have the pleasure of hosting Kate Bingaman-Burt, an illustrator and educator working at Portland State University.
Kate makes work about the things we buy and the feelings we feel. The building blocks of her practice include bright colors, hand lettering, inventories of illustrated objects, and input and interaction from the communities of awesome people who contribute to her crowd-sourced projects.
Come join us at the Chehalem Cultural Center (415 E. Sheridan St.) from 6 to 7 p.m. to hear from Kate Bingaman-Burt!
Contact Annie Lunt (alunt13@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
The university community is invited to a free public lecture and viewing of The Saint John’s Bible this Thursday, Dec. 1, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in Hoover 105.
Leading the presentation will be Howard Macy, emeritus professor of religion and biblical studies, and Paul Anderson, professor of biblical and Quaker studies. They will present “Seeing the Word of God – The Illuminative Impact of The Saint John’s Bible,” in which they will explore the most compelling of 160 new artistic masterpieces in the first illuminated Bible produced by the Benedictine Order in 500 years.
Professors Macy and Anderson will expand on “seeing the Word of God,†followed by a firsthand viewing of Volume 1, Pentateuch.
Contact Anderson (panderso@georgefox.edu) for more information.
The Social Work Club is collecting donations for those experiencing homelessness and poverty. The following food items are needed and will go toward both breakfast and lunch kits at Love INC here in Newberg:
Additionally, the following items are needed for Home PDX, which works to build relationships with the homeless community in downtown Portland:
Contributions are very much appreciated and can be dropped off at the social work house on campus through Friday, Dec. 2. Contact Katie Garvison (kgarvison13@georgefox.edu) if you have questions.
Thank you!
Make your plans in advance to attend the all-employee lunch on Tuesday, Nov. 29, in Canyon Commons. The end of the term is near and holidays are in full swing, so be intentional about connecting with coworkers and friends from across campus while you can!
The cost is $3 and lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Adjunct professors: The bad news is your current parking permit is set to expire on Dec. 31, 2016; the good news is, if you will be on contract for spring 2017, we’ll be switching you to a staff permit that doesn’t expire!
In order to make this switch happen, you will need to come to the security office before Jan. 7. We will review your vehicles that are registered before issuing your new permit, so if you have vehicle updates, please bring your DMV registration slip to the office.
Questions? Contact Nadine Kincaid at nkincaid@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2090.
Robin and Ruth Baker cordially invite employees to celebrate together the great mystery of Christ the Lord at the Christmas Concert on Sunday, Dec. 11, at 2:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.
Employees are entitled to four complimentary tickets for Sunday’s matinee or a single ticket for any of the other performances (on Dec. 9 or 10). Following the concert on Sunday, employees are invited to a Christmas open house at the president’s home from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 402 S. College St., in Newberg.
You can select your concert tickets online at this link (be sure to select “GFU Employee” in the drop-down menu on the page that pops up after making your seat selection). If selecting your complimentary seats for Sunday, you may disregard the note that states employees are only entitled to one ticket per event; however, you must still select “Okay, I will bring my ID to the door” in the drop-down menu.
Questions? Contact Missy Terry at terrym@georgefox.edu.
The university’s libraries will be closing early today (Wednesday) and remain closed for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend!
The MLRC in Newberg will close at 5 p.m. today and reopen from 6 to 10 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 27. The Portland Center library will close at 4:30 p.m. today. Regular hours for both libraries resume on Monday.
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
The Social Work Club is collecting donations for those experiencing homelessness and poverty. The following food items are needed and will go toward both breakfast and lunch kits at Love INC here in Newberg:
Additionally, the following items are needed for Home PDX, which works to build relationships with the homeless community in downtown Portland:
Contributions are very much appreciated and can be dropped off at the social work house on campus through Friday, Dec. 2. Contact Katie Garvison (kgarvison13@georgefox.edu) if you have questions.
Thank you!
The university community is invited to a free public lecture and viewing of The Saint John’s Bible on Thursday, Dec. 1, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in Hoover 105.
Leading the presentation will be Howard Macy, emeritus professor of religion and biblical studies, and Paul Anderson, professor of biblical and Quaker studies. They will present “Seeing the Word of God – The Illuminative Impact of The Saint John’s Bible,” in which they will explore the most compelling of 160 new artistic masterpieces in the first illuminated Bible produced by the Benedictine Order in 500 years.
Professors Macy and Anderson will expand on “seeing the Word of God,†followed by a firsthand viewing of Volume 1, Pentateuch.
Contact Anderson (panderso@georgefox.edu) for more information.
There will be no Vespers tonight (Wednesday) since tomorrow is Thanksgiving. Have a great break and we will see you back next Tuesday!
All university offices on the Newberg campus and at the Portland Center will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 24-25, for the Thanksgiving holiday.
The Bruin Den and Bridge Café will be closing at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 23. The Bruin Bites will be closed on Wednesday, and all cafes will be closed through the weekend, reopening on Monday, Nov. 28, with regular hours of operation.
Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Bon Appetit!
