Eight staff and administrator positions currently open

Thursday, April 16th, 2015

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

  • Print Services Specialist
  • Custodian, Portland Center
  • Business Analyst, IT
  • Director of Alumni Relations
  • Campaign Manager, Advancement
  • Temporary Administrative Assistant, IDEA Center
  • Temporary Custodian, Portland Center
  • Enrollment Specialist

The link to public position announcements can be found at jobs.georgefox.edu; please contact Human Resources for information about internal-only positions. 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.

Summer Serve teams host garage sale Saturday in Hoover

Thursday, April 16th, 2015

The Summer Serve teams are having a garage sale fundraiser tomorrow (Saturday) from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Hoover. Come check out lots of great items and help our teams raise last minute funds!

Questions? Contact Lene Ferrari at lferrari11@georgefox.edu.

Run for Reading benefits local elementary school kids

Thursday, April 16th, 2015

Come out and enjoy the sun while running for a good cause! Run for Reading is a charity run to support the local elementary schools and raise money for Spanish children’s books. Come to Renne Park in Newberg next to Edwards Elementary tomorrow (Saturday) between 10 a.m. and noon.

The cost is $5 for entry, and all proceeds benefit the SMART reading program and elementary schools in Newberg. Hope to see you all there!

Questions? Contact Emily Becker at ebecker13@georgefox.edu.

Hillsboro’s mayor speaks at MBA speaker series event May 22

Thursday, April 16th, 2015

Save the Date! The College of Business’ MBA program is hosting its Spring Speaker Series on Friday, May 22, at the Portland Center. We’re excited to announce that the keynote speaker is Hillsboro Mayor Jerry Willey. The event runs from 7:30 to 9 a.m. and is free to attend. Everyone is welcome.

You can get more information and RSVP at this link.

Fox Film Festival opens tonight

Thursday, April 16th, 2015

Join us at the 17th Annual Fox Film Festival, a two-day screening event showcasing films and projects created by cinema and media communication students!

The Cameo screening event takes place at 4:30 p.m. tonight (Friday) at the Cameo Theatre in downtown Newberg. Tickets for the Cameo screening are one ticket for $4 and two for $6, which are available for purchase in Minthorn 205 or at the door of the event.

The Bauman screening event takes place at 6 p.m. tomorrow (Saturday) in Bauman Auditorium, and admission is free! Different films will be screening each night, so join us on both nights! Additionally, guests are welcome to the awards ceremony that will take place after the Bauman screening at 8:30 p.m. in the Greenroom.

Questions? Contact Quincy Woo at qwoo11@georgefox.edu.

IOU’s at mail services are going away

Wednesday, April 15th, 2015

Please take note that mail services will no longer be accepting IOU’s for postage and shipping. Therefore, all packages must be paid by cash or check at the time of delivery. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.

Thank you,
– Mail and Print Services

SAVE cards are still available

Wednesday, April 15th, 2015

Didn’t get your SAVE card yet? That’s OK! Contact Jaynani Cababat at jcababat12@georgefox.edu, Adela Boanca at aboanca14@georgefox.edu, or Meidina Tuohuti at mtuohuti@georgefox.edu and they can get you one. There are a limited amount available, so contact them as soon as possible!

For only $2, some of the deals include:

  • Half off any espresso at Coffee Cottage!
  • Half off any burrito at Muchas!
  • Half off your first purchase at Newberg Bakery!
  • Free single scoop of custard at Jac’s!
  • And among other discounts from Taste of 808, Dominos, and the Bruin Den. Deals expire May 1.

Get your SAVE card now and feel the support of local businesses as you power through the last couple weeks of school!

Join us for baccalareate service on May 1

Wednesday, April 15th, 2015

George Fox staff and faculty, the university pastors warmly invite you to attend the undergraduate baccalaureate service on Friday, May 1, from 7 to 8 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. Baccalaureate is a commissioning service for our graduating seniors and is the opening event of the graduation festivities.

We welcome you to join with us as we support, pray and commission students into all that God has for them as they conclude their time here. Attire for the event is business casual. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Office for Spiritual and Intercultural Life at spirituallife@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2320.

Catholic conversation this afternoon

Wednesday, April 15th, 2015

Calling all Catholics! Stop by Lemmons 14 today (Thursday) from 4 to 5:30 p.m. for a time of informal conversation and sharing about what it’s like to be Catholic at George Fox.

This is also a good opportunity for those interested in Catholicism to ask questions in a safe environment. Open to all in the George Fox community.

Questions? Contact Rob Bohall at rbohall@georgefox.edu.

Please be considerate of Commitment Day guests when parking

Wednesday, April 15th, 2015

Please help us welcome our Athletic Commitment Day guests on Friday, April 17, by showing courtesy and parking somewhere other than the Hoover or Stevens parking lots.

Thank you.

Come out to Community Garden work day Saturday

Wednesday, April 15th, 2015

We need students and faculty to join in this week’s Community Garden work party this Saturday, April 18, as we could use the extra help to get some garden beds built up before the school year ends. We’ll be working from 1 to 3 p.m.

We will also be discussing the future plan of the garden and what will happen this summer. Come join for the whole thing or just stop by! We will be providing lemonade and chapel credit! Meet outside of Hoover at 12:50 p.m. if you need a ride, or want to follow us out there. The garden is located near the new soccer field and Joan Austin Elementary School.

Questions? Contact Megan Reynolds at mreynolds11@georgefox.edu.

Run for Reading charity event is Saturday

Wednesday, April 15th, 2015

Come out and enjoy the sun while running for a good cause! Run for Reading is a charity run to support the local elementary schools and raise money for Spanish children’s books. Come to Renne Park in Newberg next to Edwards Elementary this Saturday, April 18, between 10 a.m. and noon.

The cost is $5 for entry, and all proceeds benefit the SMART reading program and elementary schools in Newberg. Hope to see you all there!

Questions? Contact Emily Becker at ebecker13@georgefox.edu.

All invited to Latino Heritage Club’s Spoken Word event tonight

Wednesday, April 15th, 2015

Please join the Latino Heritage Club for a Spoken Word night tonight (Thursday) at 8:30 p.m. in Hoover 105.

We have a roster of talented performers, and we anticipate it will be our best show yet. Please arrive a few minutes early, as we plan on starting right at 8:30 p.m.

See you there!

Questions? Contact Sandra Lopez at slopez11@georgefox.edu.

Make plans to attend annual Fox Film Festival

Wednesday, April 15th, 2015

Join us at the 17th Annual Fox Film Festival, a two-day screening event showcasing films and projects created by cinema and media communication students!

The Cameo screening event takes place at 4:30 p.m. tomorrow (Friday) at the Cameo Theatre in downtown Newberg. Tickets for the Cameo screening are one ticket for $4 and two for $6. The Bauman screening event takes place at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, in Bauman Auditorium, and admission is free! Different films will be screening each night, so join us on both nights!

Additionally, guests are welcome to the awards ceremony that will take place after the Bauman screening at 8:30 p.m. in the Greenroom.

Questions? Contact Quincy Woo at qwoo11@georgefox.edu.

President Baker reflects on experience at memorial service

Wednesday, April 15th, 2015

President Robin Baker recently attended the memorial service for La Vonne Blair, mother of Missy Terry. In it, he reflects on the experience and how memorials serve as a reminder to live well in light of our own mortality. You can read the piece at this link.

Panel discusses ‘Unexpected Expectations: Responding to Unplanned Pregnancy’

Wednesday, April 15th, 2015

All George Fox students and employees are welcome to attend the third and final installment of the spring Student Life discussion series, “Symposium: A Forum for Uncommon Conversations.” Our topic for this week is “Unexpected Expectations: Responding to Unplanned Pregnancy.”

Join us today (Thursday) from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m. in EHS 102 to hear a panel of George Fox community members share the ways the topic of unplanned pregnancy has affected their lives. Panelists will include Allison Henckel, Kris Kays, Joe Thouvenel and Jere Witherspoon.

Elective chapel credit is available.

Questions? Please contact Lizzy Riese at eriese11@georgefox.edu.

Class of 2015 Commencement Ticket Information

Wednesday, April 15th, 2015

Mail services has begun to distribute tickets to graduates participating in the Class of 2015 commencement ceremony. Graduates are receiving a package notification, and must show ID and sign for their ticket packet.

Important information on the commencement event is included with the tickets and has also been mailed to home addresses. The undergraduate commencement will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, in Stoffer Family Stadium. Additional information can be found at commencement.georgefox.edu.

Questions? Contact Janelle Freitag at jfreitag@georgefox.edu.

BlueZone Store hosts 30 percent off sale

Wednesday, April 15th, 2015

The BlueZone Store is having a storewide sale! All product, with the exception of textbooks, is now 30 percent off! The sale runs through Sunday, April 26.

Annual Fox Film Festival returns this Friday and Saturday

Tuesday, April 14th, 2015

Join us at the 17th Annual Fox Film Festival, a two-day screening event showcasing films and projects created by cinema and media communication students!

The Cameo screening event takes place at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 17, at the Cameo Theatre in downtown Newberg. Tickets for the Cameo screening are one ticket for $4 and two for $6. The Bauman screening event takes place at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, in Bauman Auditorium, and admission is free! Different films will be screening each night, so join us on both nights!

Additionally, guests are welcome to the awards ceremony that will take place after the Bauman screening at 8:30 p.m. in the Greenroom.

Questions? Contact Quincy Woo at qwoo11@georgefox.edu.

Tax day is here!

Tuesday, April 14th, 2015

Tax day is here and it is a frantic time for all of us. Therefore, let mail services help you with calculating the correct amount of postage for sending out your taxes. All postage must be paid in full (cash or check) when sending out. And while you are here, ask a clerk to weigh your envelope to make sure the weight is correct.

All taxes must be to mail services no later than 3 p.m. in order to meet the USPS pick-up. Anything after 3 p.m. must be delivered to the post office on your own.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.

Thank you,
– Mail and Print Services