Serve Day is coming!

Friday, September 9th, 2016

All George Fox employees (.5 FTE and above) have been emailed with their Serve Day placement for Wednesday, Sept. 14. Please make sure to find this email and review the logistics so you are well prepared. Many placement details are also posted here for review.

Please note that employees may swing by Canyon Commons from 7 to 8:10 a.m. to pick up a free breakfast. Packed lunches will also be available for purchase by card/cash for $6.75. Please return to the quad to eat your breakfast, enjoy a coffee, and prepare for the Kickoff Celebration at 8:30 a.m. Teams will depart from the quad.

Questions? Feel free to contact serveday@georgefox.edu.

Be sure to visit Grandpa Roy Memorial in MLRC

Friday, September 9th, 2016

A Grandpa Roy Memorial display has been constructed near the front desk of the Murdock Learning Resource Center (library). Students and employees are invited to stop by to learn more about the life of Roy Hiebert, who was a constant presence on this campus for more than 40 years before passing away in June.

On display is the briefcase he carried every day on his visits to campus. Those who wish to are invited to write a note, a memory, or a thought and leave it with the display. Please feel free to bring your own cards or use the note cards provided. Everything left will be given to Grandpa Roy’s family.

Contact Rachel Thomas at rthomas@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Looking for a few more evening fall semester Life Group leaders

Thursday, September 8th, 2016

Life Groups are in high demand with our undergraduates this fall! We are only a few days into our promoting period and already all of our evening Life Groups are full.

We still have space in most of our daytime Life Groups, but we could use a few more faculty/staff/spouses/alumni members to offer evening groups ,either in their home or on campus. If you are interested, please sign up this week at this link.

We have a Life Group leader lunch today (Friday) from noon to 1:30 p.m. Groups begin the week of Sept. 18 and end the week of Nov. 7 (eight weeks in length).

Questions? Contact Jamie Noling-Auth at jnolingauth@georgefox.edu.

Caitlin Corning speaks on history of Islam Monday night

Thursday, September 8th, 2016

All are welcome to the semester’s third Liberal Arts and Critical Issues presentation this Monday, Sept. 12, when Caitlin Corning, professor of history at George Fox, speaks on the topic “Highlights of the History of Islam” in Hoover 105. The same presentation will be made from 5 to 6 p.m. and from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The theme for this semester’s LACI series is “Islam and the West.” For more information, contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

Eight staff and administrator positions currently open

Thursday, September 8th, 2016

Eight staff and administrator positions are currently open. Listed in order of recency they are:

  • Temporary Inquiry and Application Coordinator, Grad Admissions, Portland Center
  • Senior Mail Services Specialist (internal candidates only)
  • Custodian, Plant Services
  • Nurse Practitioner / Physician’s Assistant
  • Library Assistant II, Public Services, Half Time
  • Groundskeeper, Plant Services
  • Applications Analyst, Institutional Technology
  • Associate Director of Annual Giving

The link to each of these position announcements can be found at jobs.georgefox.edu. If you know of someone you believe might provide a good fit for any of these jobs, please refer the person to the website for information about the job and instructions about applying.

Passport days are coming to Newberg campus

Thursday, September 8th, 2016

Passport days are coming to the Newberg campus, and if you need a passport, you won’t want to miss it! Those of you who plan to go on any international trips, you will need a current passport.

On Oct. 27 and 28 a representative from the post office will be here to help you with applying for a new passport or updating your current one. Mark your calendar! More information to come later.

Campus tutoring and academic help sessions available for students

Wednesday, September 7th, 2016

Know students looking for help with one of their classes? Encourage them to check out this link for times and locations of Math Lab, Business Lab, science help sessions, Bible help, and a new Open Study Table.

Note that Math Lab, Business Lab, and the Open Study Table are in a new location this year: the Roberts Center (the building past Canyon Commons). Entry for the evening labs and study table is from the south door of Roberts (toward Sherman Street).

If students have questions about any of these resources, they should contact the department that sponsors the lab or help session. For questions about the Open Study Table, contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.

The ARC is now open for appointments

Wednesday, September 7th, 2016

The Academic Resource Center (the ARC) is open Monday through Thursday, from 1 to 10 p.m., and Friday, from noon to 4 p.m. Students can schedule consultations for writing feedback, weekly academic coaching meetings, or general study help.

To make appointments, please visit arcschedule.georgefox.edu. If you are in need of an appointment or have any other ARC-related questions, please contact us at the_arc@georgefox.edu. For more information, including other campus tutoring services, visit arc.georgefox.edu.

We look forward to seeing you in the ARC this semester! Faculty, please let your students know about this resource.

Looking for a few more evening fall semester Life Group leaders

Wednesday, September 7th, 2016

Life Groups are in high demand with our undergraduates this fall! We are only a few days into our promoting period and already all of our evening Life Groups are full.

We still have space in most of our daytime Life Groups, but we could use a few more faculty/staff/spouses/alumni members to offer evening groups ,either in their home or on campus. If you are interested, please sign up this week at this link.

We have a Life Group leader lunch tomorrow (Friday) from noon to 1:30 p.m. Groups begin the week of Sept. 18 and end the week of Nov. 7 (eight weeks in length).

Questions? Contact Jamie Noling-Auth at jnolingauth@georgefox.edu.

Google Apps training is available

Wednesday, September 7th, 2016

If you’ve been wanting to learn more about the specific Google Apps you use, take a look at Google’s new “in app” training and help feature using Chrome web browser.

Training for Google Apps acts like a virtual coach within any of the Google Apps products, which includes Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Groups, Sites and more. View the recent post in Techtips from IT to learn how to activate the virtual coach. While you’re there, subscribe to Techtips to receive future tips and new updates from the IT department.

Questions? Contact the IT Service Desk at 503-554-2569 or servicedesk@georgefox.edu.

All are invited to Bruins LEAD leadership workshops

Wednesday, September 7th, 2016

You are invited to attend and help spread the word for a six-week leadership workshop that is being hosted by athletics. 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:

  • Sept. 15 – Neal Ninteman on “Exploring Leadership and How to Get and Keep Yourself Motivated”
  • Sept. 22 – Marty Hunter on “Confidence and Composure”
  • Sept. 29 – Maco Hamilton on “How to Conduct Yourself With Class and Servant Leadership”
  • Oct. 13 – Mike Meek on “How to Inspire Your Team and How to Build Winning Team Chemistry”
  • 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 to 9:40 a.m. in Hoover 102.

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.

Thursday, Sept. 15, is our first session. We would love to see you there!

Probably most important … there will be snacks!

Questions? Please contact Kelsea Meyers at kmeyers13@georgefox.edu.

Got Handshake? Check out the IDEA Center’s newest tool

Wednesday, September 7th, 2016

Are you using George Fox’s newest all-in-one app? Get connected to campus events, schedule CAP Coach and Career Coach appointments, and discover which jobs and internships are right for you!

Click here to get started!

For iPhone users, you can go download the mobile app right now from the App Store (Handshake Mobile). Android users are able to access Handshake from their mobile web browser, then save the link to their home screen.

Look out for information about a “Got Handshake?” training event next week! Contact the IDEA Center with questions.

Faculty, please tell your students about this resource.

First honors lecture of semester set for Sept. 15

Wednesday, September 7th, 2016

The university community is invited to attend a free lecture featuring Todd Breyfogle, director of seminars at the Aspen Institute. The lecture will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, in Hoover 105.

Breyfogle will speak on “The Earthly City and the Ethics of Exchange: Augustine on the Spiritual Economy.” He earned a BA at Colorado College in classics-history-politics and attended Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar, where he read ancient and modern history and patristic and modern theology. Breyfogle earned a PhD at the University of Chicago’s Committee on Social Thought and has written numerous essays and book chapters about St. Augustine.

A reception will immediately follow the lecture. Program director Joseph Clair will be in attendance.

Questions? Contact Jocelyn Stein at jstein@georgefox.edu.

Come wish Creagh Schoen well at reception this afternoon

Wednesday, September 7th, 2016

Please join us in honoring Creagh Schoen, our nurse practitioner, who is leaving George Fox after serving the students and greater George Fox community for more than 12 years.

The farewell gathering will take place at the International House today (Thursday) from 3 to 4 p.m. Join us in wishing Creagh well in her new adventure.

Have shoulder pain? Have PT students check it out

Wednesday, September 7th, 2016

Do you have shoulder pain? Would you like to have it looked at for free while also helping out our physical therapy students? Our second-year students are looking for volunteers for Thursday, Sept. 22, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

If you are interested in volunteering, please email Gina Braden (rbraden@georgefox.edu) with your phone number. We will meet in the Roberts Center’s physical therapy department.

‘How We Got the Bible’ expert visits Newberg campus, seminary

Wednesday, September 7th, 2016

Come join local pastors and other leaders for a special presentation and discussion on “How We Got the Bible” by noted author and New Testament scholar, Lee McDonald, on Friday, Sept. 16, at 10 a.m. As part of the time, we will serve coffee and refreshments in the Canyon Commons. Please RSVP to Paula Hampton (phampton@georgefox.edu) by noon on Wednesday, Sept. 14.

Lee will also be speaking on the Jesus of history and faith in Nijay Gupta’s New Testament class at the seminary at 1 p.m. on Sept. 15, as well as on the canonization of the Old Testament in Paul Anderson’s Bible Lit class at 1 p.m. on Sept. 16 (Hoover 105). All are welcome!

Contact Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu for more information.

Swing by MLRC to see Grandpa Roy Memorial display

Wednesday, September 7th, 2016

A Grandpa Roy Memorial display has been constructed near the front desk of the Murdock Learning Resource Center (library). Students and employees are invited to stop by to learn more about the life of Roy Hiebert, who was a constant presence on this campus for more than 40 years before passing away in June.

On display is the briefcase he carried every day on his visits to campus. Those who wish to are invited to write a note, a memory, or a thought and leave it with the display. Please feel free to bring your own cards or use the note cards provided. Everything left will be given to Grandpa Roy’s family.

Contact Rachel Thomas at rthomas@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Embrace Ministries seeks to borrow home supplies

Wednesday, September 7th, 2016

The university’s Embrace Ministries is sending a team to serve McMinnville Department of Human Services on Wednesday, Sept. 14, and we need to borrow some supplies …

  • Mops (2)
  • Scrub Brush (5)
  • Paint Buckets (5)
  • Broom (2)
  • Dust Pan (2)
  • Rags (20)
  • Trash Bags (50)
  • Paint Brush (4)
  • Paint Roller (4)
  • Drop Cloth (3)
  • Tools to take apart old furniture

If you have any of these you could lend to us, please email Jamie Kitchen at jkitchen15@georgefox.edu.

Workshop covers tips on starting semester well

Tuesday, September 6th, 2016

Know students who need some help as a new semester gets underway? In an Academic Resource Center-sponsored workshop, “Mischief Managed: How to Start the Semester Off Well,” Rick Muthiah, director of learning support services, will cover topics that include how to manage time, build relationships with professors and develop study strategies.

The workshop is scheduled for tomorrow (Thursday) from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m. in Hoover 105. Feel free to tell your students about it.

Questions? Contact Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu.

Libraries, IT take debit and credit cards for print cards, other purchases

Tuesday, September 6th, 2016

Effective July 1, the MLRC and Portland Center libraries are now only accepting debit and credit cards to purchase print cards. No more digging in your pockets or wallet for that extra change to purchase a print card. You can now purchase the print card you need with your debit/credit card. The library will accept cash or checks for other library purchases.

All IT purchases are now paid with a debit or credit card. They not only accept your debit or credit card, but Apple and Android Pay is also available. So if you need a new ID card, power adapter or to pay for those unexpected repair parts, you will no longer need to provide cash or a check. Just put it on the card.

Please note: ID cards will no longer be charged to student accounts.

Questions? Contact the Service Desk at servicedesk@georgefox.edu.