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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:

• Halloween Cooking
  Thursday, Oct. 27, 10:30-11:30 a.m. and 7-8 p.m. in Canyon Commons

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.georgefox.edu/information/tickets.

We hope to see you at the game at 1:00 p.m. and the tailgates prior to that!

Questions? Contact Elise Trask at etrask@georgefox.edu or Sarah Reid at sreid@georgefox.edu.

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:

• In order to better coordinate financial aid communications with tuition remission benefits as well as improve the overall process, we are using a Google Doc form this year. Click here to access the Tuition Remission Google Doc or access the link via the Google Invite (that was sent to @georgefox.edu email on Oct. 5). Note: In order to utilize the electronic request form, you must be logged into your George Fox email account. Paper forms are available upon request from HR.
• For updated tuition remission information and instructions, see the top section of the Benefits, Forms & Resources page. 
• For the tuition remission policy, see the Employee Handbook (starting at page 48).

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!

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).

Today is the Great Oregon Shake Out! At 10:20 a.m., you should receive an alert via the FoxAlert emergency notification system. This is an opportunity to practice the basics: duck, cover, and hold on. If your class or department is participating, watch this video so you know what to do.

We regret to inform you that the upcoming lecture from biotech entrepreneur Donald Drakeman tonight (Thursday), Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m. in Hoover 105 has been canceled due to aftermath effects from Hurricane Matthew in the speaker’s home town. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause for those who have made special arrangements to attend.

Join Bruins LEAD tonight (Thursday), Oct. 20, to hear men’s golf coach Branden Thompson speak on “How to Get Your Teammates Back on Track.”

You don’t have to be an athlete or coach to be part of Bruins LEAD. It is simply an opportunity to develop your leadership skills. We will take basic leadership concepts and spend one hour diving into details of how to develop responsible and respected leaders.

Each week, you will get to hear from one of our coaches on the following topics:

Oct. 20 – Branden Thompson on “How to Get Your Teammates Back on Track”
Oct. 27 – Jessica Hollen on “How to Manage Team Conflict”

All sessions take place from 8:40 p.m. to 9:40 p.m. in Lemmons 8.

While some of the content may be specific to athletics and teams, we feel strongly that every person will end up working in a team at some point in their lives, and this information can be relevant for everyone on campus.

If you were unable to attend the first few sessions, join us for week four. Snacks will be provided!

Questions? Contact Kelsea Meyers at kmeyers13@georgefox.edu.

Flu shots for George Fox Employees and Family

Kaiser has sponsored “Getaflushot” at the George Fox Newberg campus! They will be onsite from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 25 in the Student Union Building, room KAC231.

Spouses and children (age 9 and over when accompanied by a parent) are also welcome. Everyone getting the vaccine needs to review this Flu Vaccine Information Statement.

There is no cost for Kaiser Members, just show up! If you are not a Kaiser member, Getaflushot bills most major insurance; however, you need to bring this completed Insurance Claim Form and your ID card with you.

TIAA Consultant @ George Fox campuses in November

TIAA individual consulting appointments are available at no additional cost to you.

• Newberg campus: Nov. 1 – 3
• Portland Center campus: Nov. 4

To schedule your one-hour appointment, click on this link, select at your workplace > Oregon > George Fox University > choose your appointment time. A confirmation will be emailed to you. If you need assistance with scheduling, call Gigee Kondo at 877-842-2028, and press 5.

You can discuss your personal financial situation with an experienced TIAA Financial Consultant on a confidential basis. They are available to discuss how to help you pursue your financial goals by investing in financial products such as mutual funds, brokerage, life insurance and annuities.

A detailed evaluation tells you everything you need to know and do. Our individual counseling session will help you answer these questions:

• Are my investments properly allocated?
• Am I on track to meet my retirement goals?
• Am I saving enough?
• How and from where do I draw retirement income?

These appointment slots fill quickly, so don’t delay if you plan to 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.

Looking for some good deals and discounts on cool stuff? You’re in luck: Students and employees on the Newberg campus are eligible to receive the Bruin Card, a discount card you can use at 15 local businesses.

If you’ve received your Bruin Card, be sure to use the card as many times as you’d like until it expires on Aug. 31, 2017! Not only will you be getting great savings on your purchases, you’ll be supporting local businesses. Just show your card when you make your purchases.

Don’t have a Bruin Card yet? Pick up a card at the Information Desk on the first floor of the Stevens Center.

The application deadline for the International Business Institute is Monday, Oct. 24. Turn your application in to Annette Nemetz in Hoover 130 (Undergraduate Business and Economics Department).