Interested in singing in a choir this fall?

Sunday, August 28th, 2016

We have four choirs at the university, and we would love to have you join us!

  • Returning students: Please email Danielle Warner (dwarner@georgefox.edu) if you are planning to be in a choir but are not currently registered for a course.
  • New students: All choir information can be found on the bulletin board outside Ross 208 along with the audition sign-up sheets. Please check it out!
  • Faculty and staff: The Master Chorus will be singing the Fauré Requiem on Saturday, Nov. 5. Please join us! Rehearsals will be held in Ross 208 on Tuesday nights, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., starting Sept. 6.

If you have questions, please contact me.

Thanks!
– Danielle Warner

Intramural sign-ups now open for volleyball, flag football

Sunday, August 28th, 2016

Sign-ups for both flag football and volleyball are now available online or on the REC-IT app. If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact JJ Lacey at jlacey13@georgefox.edu.

Open to both students and employees!

Mock introduces ‘Islam and the West’ series tonight in Hoover 105

Sunday, August 28th, 2016

All are welcome to the first Liberal Arts and Critical Issues presentation tonight (Monday), when Ron Mock, professor of politics and peace studies at George Fox, introduces this semester’s series 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

Sunday, August 28th, 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
  • 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.

Join your colleagues at all-employee lunch tomorrow

Sunday, August 28th, 2016

The first Newberg all-employee lunch is tomorrow (Tuesday). Join your colleagues in Canyon Commons 101-102 anytime between 11:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. for great conversation over a bargain meal ($3 per person).

Hope to see you there!

The Bruin Den is again open for business

Sunday, August 28th, 2016

The Bruin Den reopens today (Monday)! Coffee will be hot and the grill will be ready for orders at 8 a.m. Stop by and see us!

New department lanyards are now available

Sunday, August 28th, 2016

New department lanyards have been made for the 2016-17 academic year. They have been placed in your department mailbox, so be sure to replace the old one with the new one. If your department did not receive one, please contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2551.

Thank you,
Mail Services

Join in daily morning prayer weekdays in Hoover 250

Sunday, August 28th, 2016

The faculty of the College of Christian Studies invites the campus community to join them for daily morning prayer weekdays, from 8 to 8:15 a.m., in Hoover 250.

Prayer format will alternate between liturgical and unprogrammed, with various members of the CCS faculty providing leadership. Come as often as your schedule allows. All are welcome.

Questions? Contact Paula Hampton at phampton@georgefox.edu.

Reminder: City conducting water meter tests tomorrow

Sunday, August 28th, 2016

The city of Newberg has notified us they will be performing water meter testing on campus throughout the day tomorrow (Tuesday). During the test, which may last 15 to 30 minutes, your water flow may be reduced or it may be off completely.

This interruption of service will affect all buildings and living areas at some point throughout the day. Sorry for this inconvenience.

– Plant Services

Mail Services has open position

Sunday, August 28th, 2016

We have an opening for a senior mail services specialist to start Oct. 1. This position is being offered to internal candidates only; deadline for applications is this Thursday, Sept. 1, at 5 p.m.

Please email HR@georgefox.edu to request a position announcement.

Intramural sign-ups available online for flag football, volleyball

Saturday, August 27th, 2016

Sign-ups for both flag football and volleyball are now available online or on the REC-IT app. If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact JJ Lacey at jlacey13@georgefox.edu.

Open to both students and employees!

Stop by for the Bruin Den’s grand reopening tomorrow

Saturday, August 27th, 2016

The Bruin Den will reopen tomorrow (Monday)! Coffee will be hot and the grill will be ready for orders at 8 a.m. Stop by and see us!

Intramural sign-ups are now available

Friday, August 26th, 2016

Sign-ups for both flag football and volleyball are now available online or on the REC-IT app. If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact JJ Lacey at jlacey13@georgefox.edu.

Open to both students and employees!

Bruin Den hosts grand reopening Monday

Friday, August 26th, 2016

The Bruin Den will reopen on Monday, Aug. 29! Coffee will be hot and the grill will be ready for orders at 8 a.m. Stop by and see us!

Come watch football team compete in ‘Swim Olympics’ tonight

Thursday, August 25th, 2016

Come watch the Bruin football team compete in the third annual Bruin football “Swim Olympics!” The program will begin at 9 p.m. at the Chehalem Aquatic and Fitness Center. Here are the events:

  • 100-yard medley relay
  • Trick dive
  • Belly flop
  • Synchronized swim

Questions? Contact Gabe Haberly at ghaberly@georgefox.edu.

Choir opportunities available for students, employees

Thursday, August 25th, 2016

We have four choirs at the university, and we would love to have you join us!

  • Returning students: Please email Danielle Warner (dwarner@georgefox.edu) if you are planning to be in a choir but are not currently registered for a course.
  • New students: All choir information can be found on the bulletin board outside Ross 208 along with the audition sign-up sheets. Please check it out!
  • Faculty and staff: The Master Chorus will be singing the Fauré Requiem on Saturday, Nov. 5. Please join us! Rehearsals will be held in Ross 208 on Tuesday nights, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., starting Sept. 6.

If you have questions, please contact me.

Thanks!
– Danielle Warner

Football ticket info for George Fox employees

Thursday, August 25th, 2016

George Fox University’s football season kicks off on Sept. 3 at home against the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. For the past two seasons, the Bruins have played in front of a Northwest Conference-leading crowd and last year doubled the number of players selected to the All-Northwest Conference team.

All George Fox employees are entitled to free entry into the uncovered general admission bleachers at home football games when they show their George Fox ID at the gate. Children under 10 are also admitted for free. Additional tickets can be purchased at the gate or in advance here. You may also use this link to purchase reserved season tickets in the covered grandstands.

If you have questions, please contact Sarah Reid at sreid@georgefox.edu.

Reminder: Mail Services hosts special hours

Thursday, August 25th, 2016

Just a reminder that Mail Services will be open tomorrow (Saturday) for a limited time. From 1 to 4:30 p.m., you can pick up your packages. Mail Services will not be taking any outgoing packages.

Mail Services will also have special hours during the first week of school, when we will be available to serve you from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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

Thank you,
Mail Services

Mock introduces LACI series ‘Islam and the West’ Monday

Thursday, August 25th, 2016

All are welcome to the first Liberal Arts and Critical Issues presentation this Monday, Aug. 29, when Ron Mock, professor of politics and peace studies at George Fox, introduces this semester’s series 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.

Anderson hosts ‘Turning of the Page’ session with ‘Saint John’s Bible’ today

Thursday, August 25th, 2016

At 4 p.m. today (Friday) Paul Anderson will lead a “Turning of the Page” session featuring Volume 6 of The Saint John’s Bible, the first major illuminated, hand-calligraphied Bible in more than 500 years. This event kicks off our second year with The Saint John’s Bible. Join us in the MLRC.

Questions? Contact Paul at panderso@georgefox.edu.

All are welcome!