The application deadline for the International Business Institute (IBI) is today (Monday), Oct. 24. Turn your application in to Annette Nemetz in Hoover 130Â (Undergraduate Business and Economics Department).
HR Forms and Reports Due Dates
November
December
Updating Your Personal Information and Consent for W-2
Make sure your mailing address is correct for year-end reporting. You can check it, and update if necessary in MyGFU > Self Service > Campus Personal Info. You can also elect to have your W-2 available via MyGFU rather than mailed. To sign up or check to see if you already have, go to MyGFU > Self Service > Payroll and Compensation > W-2/W-2c Consent.
2016 to 2017 Vacation Rollover Date Approaching
Do you have vacation time to use before Dec. 31? You can check your balance on your last pay statement in MyGFU > Self Service > Payroll & Compensation. Administrators and staff are able to roll-over one year’s worth of accrual into the next calendar year. Remember that vacation and sick leave taken in September won’t show up until the October pay statement.
If you need assistance with your benefits or would like to request a paper copy of benefit notices or forms, contact Darby Thiessen (dthiessen@georgefox.edu) at ext. 2188.
Tickets are available for the second week of the theatre production Blithe Spirit, an English comedy of manners by Noel Coward. Come join us for a lighthearted romp into the 1940s as we witness Charles Condomine face his ghosts.
The show runs in Wood-Mar Auditorium Oct. 27-29 at 7:30 p.m., and will also include a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, Oct. 30. All George Fox employees receive one free ticket. Reserve your seat online and bring your George Fox ID with you to show at the door. You may also purchase additional tickets online.
Synopsis: When Charles Condomine invites Madame Arcati to perform a séance as an evening entertainment for a dinner party he suddenly finds himself face-to-face with his deceased wife, Elvira … much to the chagrin of his current spouse, Ruth. Mayhem ensues when Ruth is accidentally killed and united with Elvira on the “other side.†Together, the two blithe spirits haunt their hapless husband with hilarious consequences. Join us for an evening of classic British comedy that will delight and surprise. Suitable for ages 10 and up.
Blithe Spirit is presented through special arrangement with Samuel French Inc.
See you at the show!
Doctor of physical therapy students are hosting a hair-raising “The Running Dead” 5K walk/run this Saturday, Oct. 29, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Chased by zombies through a forested trail, runners will attempt to beat the odds of survival. Costumes of all kinds (not just zombies) are encouraged, and a prize will be awarded for best costume.
The race will begin in the Roberts Center parking lot. Come join the fun by registering at this link. You can also find us on Facebook here.
Another month is wrapping up! Join your colleagues to celebrate good work done at all-employee lunch tomorrow (Tuesday), Oct. 25 in Canyon Commons. Lunch cost is $3 per plate served between 11:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.
The School of Physical Therapy will be offering its 1st Annual Health and Wellness Screening Clinic on Thursday, Nov. 17, from 2 to 7 p.m. in the Roberts Center, room 202. This screening clinic utilizes innovative technology to assess one’s current state of health. Screenings are free and take about 30 minutes to complete. Click here to sign up for a screening.
Direct questions to Jason Brumitt (jbrumitt@georgefox.edu).
The Department of Physical Therapy is excited to host Dr. Ruth Chimenti, a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science at the University of Iowa, on Thursday, Nov. 10 in Canyon Commons room 101. Dr. Chimenti will present a topic on theoretical implications for clinical care of chronic pain patients with Achilles tendinopathy. The title of her presentation is “Application of Neurobiological Pain Mechanisms to a Chronic Orthopaedic Injury.”
Everyone is encouraged to attend this free event, ask questions, and welcome Dr. Chimenti to the university. Light refreshments will be served from 6 to 6:30 p.m., and the presentation will take place from 6:30 to 7:30Â p.m., followed by a Q&A informal discussion time from 7:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Questions? Contact Linda Dallof at ldallof@georgefox.edu.
Encourage student to attend a workshop, “Charting Your Academic Path: MyGFU, Course Selection & Effective Planning,” this Thursday, Oct. 27.
In this session, CAP Coaches from the IDEA Center will give tips on how to use the degree audit, online catalog, class schedule and other resources. They will also discuss options if students are concerned about their midterm grades.
The workshop runs from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m. in Hoover 105.
Interested in learning more about nutritious cooking? Join us for our remaining “Nutrition Matters” cooking class! Here is the schedule:
The class is free, and all are invited! Questions? Contact Marcella Loprinzi-Hatfield at mloprinzihatfield@georgefox.edu.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. Come by the Canyon Commons hallway and learn about warning signs and prevention of domestic violence. Decorate a heart, and take a selfie with the hashtag #selfiesforsurvivors to raise awareness at our photo booth. See you there!
Final reminder: Send your nominations for employee of the month to Lisa Burton at lburton@georgefox.edu by the end of the day today (Friday, Oct. 21), and come for the presentation at the all-employee meeting on Thursday, Oct. 27.
Come to the volleyball match tonight (Friday), Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. and support Love INC! Their specific need right now is HUGS (Hats, Umbrellas, Gloves and Scarves). Bring two or more of these items and receive free popcorn or free admission to the match.
We will also host a fun competition in between sets 2-3 with prizes! We encourage wearing purple to help support the cause.
Love INC Newberg is a local affiliate of the national organization, Love In the Name of Christ. The mission of the organization is to mobilize local churches to transform lives and communities in the name of Christ. Visit their website to learn more.
The campus will look a little different on Saturday as we prepare to host thousands of guests at our football game that afternoon at 1:00 p.m. Here are some things to make note of:
Bauman Parking Lot
Be sure to move your cars out of the Bauman parking lot on Friday evening. This space will be dedicated to vendors and tailgating on Saturday. Stop by on Saturday and check out all of the food and activities happening before the game!
Entrances to the football game
There will be two entrances into the game and both are located in the Bauman parking lot directly behind the stadium.
Wheeler Sports Center closed
The Wheeler Sports Center will be closed from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. This means the basketball gym, racquetball courts and locker rooms will be closed. The Fitness Center will remain open for normal business hours, but you will need to enter through the hallway entrance located on the field level toward the end of the building near the tennis courts. There will be security officers who will ask you where you are headed; just let them know that you are going to work out.
Bauman Walkway
The sidewalk located between the football stadium and Bauman will be closed. Please walk around the building, and do not move the barricade.
Barricades
If you see a barricade, it is there for a reason. Please do not move them, jump over them, crawl under them or unlock them.
Circle Parking Lot
The circle parking lot near Wheeler will be closed for the day. This space is reserved for officials to park in. Officials will arrive as early as 8:30 a.m.
Tickets
Students and staff can show their ID cards at the gate to get into the game. Additional tickets can be purchased online or at the gate by visiting http://athletics.geor
We hope to see you at the game at 1:00Â p.m. and the tailgates prior to that!
Questions? Contact Elise Trask at etrask@georgefox.eduÂ
Did you receive the FoxAlert today about the Great Oregon Shake Out earthquake drill at 10:18 this morning? If not, that means you aren’t signed up for our emergency notification system FoxAlert.
Here are the instructions to get your cell phone signed up:
1. Log in to your MyGFU account
2. Click on Self Service
3. Click on Campus Personal Information
4. Click on Phone Numbers
5. On the Phone Type pick list, you MUST choose one of the Cell options
6. Type in your phone number and click PREFERRED to receive text alerts
7. Click SAVE. This will add your phone to the text messaging on FoxAlert
If you need to add a number, click ADD A PHONE NUMBER.
Always click SAVE after each addition.
While you are on the personal information section of MyGFU, check to make sure that your e-mail is correct as you will also receive an e-mail alert.
Questions? Contact Security Services at 503-554-2090, or e-mail Nadine Kincaid at nkincaid@georgefox.edu.
Are you a faculty or staff person who needs to purchase or rent regalia for Fall Commencement?
Click this link to place your order. This new process will allow you to ship to your home or the Bruin Store, but order ASAP as shipment can take up to five weeks.
If you have any questions, contact Michael Simmons (msimmons@georgefox.edu).
Haven and Active Shooter Training
Human Resources sent all George Fox Employees an email (to your @georgefox.edu account) including links and instructions for completing these newly required courses. If you have not received or can no longer locate the e-mail, contact Darby Thiessen (dthiessen@georgefox.edu to request that it be resent. There are three courses that need to be completed by Friday, Nov. 11.
Tuition Remission Applications Now Being Accepted
2017-18 Tuition Remission Request Deadline: Nov. 4, 2016
Information and Resources:
Annual Notices
There are several updated disclosure notices related to the George Fox University Health Plans. The notices have been sent by email to all employees eligible for medical coverage. To request a paper copy of these notices at no cost, contact Darby Thiessen at 503-554-2188.
Join us for the next Liberal Arts and Critical Issues presentation of the semester this Monday, Oct. 24, when “Christian/Muslim Relations in Oregon” will be discussed in Hoover 105. The same presentation will be made from 5 to 6 p.m. and from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Guest Jan Elfers, executive director of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon, will describe what EMO is doing to improve Christian/Muslim relations in the state.
The theme for this semester’s LACI series is “Islam and the West.” For more information, contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.
We hope you’re looking forward to the opportunity to step away from daily tasks to refresh and renew yourself at our fall staff conference on Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Canyon Commons (101-103). Join us for worship and a workshop with guest speaker Doreen Dodgen-Magee, a psychologist from Portland, Oregon who has 22 years of experience working with individuals and groups. She presents material that is fascinating and sobering in a way that is absolutely captivating.
Continental breakfast and lunch are included. Please contact Peg Hutton (phutton@georgefox.edu) if you have food allergies.
All staff (non-administration, non-faculty) are required to attend unless you have VP approval; direct your absence approvals to Lisa Burton (lburton@georgefox.edu).
Program provided by your Staff Development Committee.
Another month is wrapping up! Join your colleagues to celebrate good work done at all-employee lunch on Tuesday, Oct. 25 in Canyon Commons. Lunch cost is $3 per plate served between 11:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. Come by the Canyon Commons hallway and learn about warning signs and prevention of domestic violence. Decorate a heart, and take a selfie with the hashtag #selfiesforsurvivors to raise awareness at our photo booth. See you there!
