Has your PC become slow or sluggish?

Sunday, August 20th, 2023

Welcome back!

Attention Windows users: If your PC has become slow or sluggish with any process, please email the IT Service Desk at servicedesk@georgefox.edu. A recent update from Microsoft has introduced some background processes that are not needed and are consuming resources. We are able to resolve this issue quickly and remotely for you if you let us know.

Join webinar tomorrow on the practice of building healthy habits

Sunday, August 20th, 2023

Want to build a new, healthy habit? Ready to break an old one? You are invited to join a free Providence Health Plan-sponsored Zoom webinar, Habits: Building the Good, Breaking the Bad, scheduled from noon to 12:30 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday). When registering, use the access code PHPCOMM or PHPASO.

We’ll explore how to take the next big step toward a better life, whether that’s creating new habits or working on cutting out an unhealthy habit.

A resource for employees: Students in Distress Folder

Thursday, August 17th, 2023

The Office of Student Life thought it would be helpful to provide information about what we can do at George Fox University when concerns arise about a student’s behavior. While some of the information is more specific to traditional undergraduate students (due to the residential nature of these programs, etc.), some of the information applies to graduate and ADP students and programs as well.

In the past, we have delivered brightly colored folders with information for staff and faculty to use as a resource in situations where a student in crisis needs intervention. There is also information about employee responsibilities regarding FERPA as well as guidance in a campus emergency.

In order to reduce paper, as well as make these materials accessible to you online, we have created a folder in Google Drive. Please bookmark this folder for quick reference.

For more information, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2316.

Water testing is scheduled in all campus buildings this Monday and Tuesday

Thursday, August 17th, 2023

Oregon Backflow will be on campus testing water devices in all buildings on campus this Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 21-22. Water pressure will be affected, and some water may be shut off for brief periods of time as well.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time. Contact the Office of Plant Services at plantservices@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Get an introduction to your EAP legal and ID theft benefit

Thursday, August 17th, 2023

Join us to learn about legal and identity theft benefits available through your Canopy Employee Assistance Program. An online webinar is scheduled from 11 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Aug. 22. You can register here.

Join free culinary session Monday to get healthy recipe: blueberry pecan salad

Thursday, August 17th, 2023

Join registered dietitian, Kayla, and chef, Tim, for a virtual Providence Community Teaching Kitchen session that focuses on how to create a heart-healthy meal you will love. It meets from noon to 1 p.m. this Monday, Aug. 21.

Together, we’ll share a recipe for blueberry pecan salad with goat cheese and grilled chicken accompanied by fruit-infused water.

Be aware of change to medical care model in Health and Counseling Center

Wednesday, August 16th, 2023

Beginning this semester, the university is no longer offering its own primary medical care. Rather, we are welcoming a new health care model for students in partnership with Providence Medical Group.

The medical care clinic will continue to be co-located with counseling services, but it will be staffed by providers from Providence Health systems. As such, medical care will be accessed through students’ medical insurance plan similar to when they go to see their own medical care providers at home (with the requisite costs associated with their medical insurance plan such as co-pays and deductibles).

Please note that this change only applies to medical care. Counseling services will continue to be offered to students through George Fox at no additional cost.

We believe students will be well-served by partnering with Providence Medical Group. A couple of anticipated advantages of moving to this model are expanded hours and access to Providence Health system’s expansive network of specialists and medical services.

The new Providence medical services and George Fox counseling services will be housed in the Health and Counseling Center’s current location on campus (Woodward House). We are looking forward to the excellent medical care that Providence will provide and will be communicating details regarding these changes on the Health and Counseling website.

Volunteers still needed for Welcome Weekend move-in day on Aug. 25

Wednesday, August 16th, 2023

We are so excited to welcome our new students to George Fox University! In order to do this well, we are in need of volunteers for Welcome Weekend on Friday, Aug. 25!

We could use a few more people to sign up to help with move-in. If you have not yet signed up, please do so as soon as possible by filling out this volunteer form. We will contact you with further instructions.

Questions? Contact Kara Holcombe at kholcombe@georgefox.edu.

Please vacate these lots and be mindful of where you park during Welcome Weekend

Wednesday, August 16th, 2023

Welcome Weekend is almost here! In order for our hundreds of new students to have a seamless move-in experience, we need extra cooperation from the staff, faculty and students already here on Thursday evening, Aug. 24, and Friday, Aug. 25.

Staff and faculty: Please plan to park along the street, in the Bauman or 99W lot on Friday.

Students: If your on-campus residence is Pennington, Edwards, Weesner Village, Hobson, Macy, Sutton, Le Shana, Gulley, Brandt or Newlin halls, we need you to vacate the lots associated with these locations on Thursday morning and stay out of them on Friday.

If you normally park in the Le Shana or Newlin Hall lots, please move your cars as close to Fulton Street as possible so that the areas in front of the buildings remain clear. You can also move your vehicles to the Bauman lot.

Everyone who parks in the Pennington lot, lollipop area, Edwards or Weesner Village needs to move to the 99W lot on Thursday morning. Please keep Sheridan Street clear for easier access for our incoming students!

The lot in between the Roberts Center, Gulley and Brandt halls must be vacated on Thursday evening.

Questions? Please contact Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 and view the parking brochure on the CPS website for lot locations. Thank you in advance for your cooperation to help make move-in day the best day ever for our new students!

Come say farewell to Barbi Doran this afternoon

Wednesday, August 16th, 2023

Join the university community in saying farewell to Barbi Doran, who will be leaving George Fox at the end of this week after more than 15 years of service.

We will host an open house celebration for her this afternoon (Thursday) from 3 to 5 p.m. in Stevens 101. Refreshments will be served!

Swing by to wish Barbi well as she embarks on a new chapter in her life.

Bruin Community Pantry is seeking volunteers for the fall semester

Wednesday, August 16th, 2023

The Bruin Community Pantry is looking for volunteers for the fall 2023 semester.

Our program continues to grow! Last year (July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023) we had 6,139 visits to the food bank.

  • 78% were undergraduates
  • 8% were people from the community
  • 5% were employees
  • 5% were graduates
  • 4% were alumni

If you are interested in volunteering in some capacity, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwithers@georgefox.edu.

Ways to Volunteer (contact Jere if interested.)

  • Leftovers: Very flexible schedule
  • Food deliveries: Tuesdays, 10 to 11 a.m.
  • Panera Bread restocking: Fridays and mornings but flexible
  • Substitute at the food bank

Volunteers at the food bank must be able to commit to a weekly schedule for the entire fall semester. Other volunteer opportunities have more flexibility.

The food bank will soon be moving from Roberts Center to Lewis Apartment 1. While at this time we do not have a move date, we will also need help moving spaces.

For more information, check out the Bruin Community Pantry website.

Faculty: Now is time to submit fall semester course reserves

Wednesday, August 16th, 2023

Newberg faculty are invited to submit requests for fall semester course reserves. To place a request, please fill out and submit this reserves form.

If you have any questions, please contact coursereserves@georgefox.edu, or call Mary Cameron at ext. 2422.

Nominate outstanding alumni for CCCU award

Wednesday, August 16th, 2023

Nominate outstanding young alumni for the CCCU Young Alumni Award and shine the spotlight on George Fox alumni who are making a difference in the world!

Submit a nominee who has graduated within the last 10 years (2013-2023) and who is exhibiting uncommon leadership or success in a way that reflects the values of Christian higher education. The full guidelines and submission details are available at the above link. The deadline for nominations is Sept. 1.

We’d love to see George Fox alumni representing the university through this CCCU Young Alumni Award!

Contact Sara Reamy at sreamy@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Webinar this Tuesday covers legal and ID theft benefits available

Wednesday, August 16th, 2023

Interested in learning more about your legal and ID theft benefits through our Employee Assistance Program? Attend a webinar from 11 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Aug. 22. You can register ahead of time here.

Come say farewell to Barbi Doran at open house celebration tomorrow afternoon

Tuesday, August 15th, 2023

Join the university community in saying farewell to Barbi Doran, who will be leaving George Fox at the end of this week after more than 15 years of service.

We will host an open house celebration for her from 3 to 5 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday) in Stevens 101. Refreshments will be served!

Swing by to wish Barbi well as she embarks on a new chapter in her life.

Enjoy a frozen treat in the quad this Tuesday afternoon

Tuesday, August 15th, 2023

Hello staff and administrators!

The Professional Development Committee would like to invite you to a frozen treat social this Tuesday, Aug. 22!

Our committee focuses on promoting personal and professional growth for staff and administrators to promote communication, fellowship, and unity within the George Fox community. We are hopeful that this will be a sweet time to pause, enjoy a frozen treat, and fellowship with your coworkers.

Join us Tuesday between 3 and 4 p.m. in the quad in front of Stevens, while supplies last! We will also have gluten free and dairy free options!

Hope to see you there!

Parent Leadership Committee is available for input

Tuesday, August 15th, 2023

Did you know that the university has a Parent Leadership Committee? This committee is made up of a select group that represents a diverse intersection of undergraduate students’ families.

Facilitated by the Office of Parent and Family Programs, this focus group is a great way to survey families, test a new service or platform for your department, or inform families of innovative work and changes here at the university.

If you have the need for input from the perspective of current undergraduate families, please reach out to Megan Fisher, director of Parent and Family Programs, at mfisher@georgefox.edu. We would love to add you to our docket of work for the upcoming year.

Join tomorrow’s Zoom webinar on time management

Tuesday, August 15th, 2023

You are invited to participate in a Providence Health Plan-sponsored Zoom webinar, “Time Management: Capturing Your Time Thieves,” scheduled from 10 to 10:30 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday). When registering, use the access code PHPCOMM or PHPASO.

Struggling to get it all done each day and feeling overwhelmed? Juggling workload, family obligations, squeezing in time to see our friends and set aside some time for ourselves? It can be a lot! But chances are, we can accomplish our goals with just a few adjustments to our approach.

We’ll explain how we get off track and provide practical tools for achieving our goals when it feels like there is never enough time.

Check out the esports arena at special event Aug. 26

Tuesday, August 15th, 2023

The George Fox Esports Arena invites you to come learn more about our program at a special event from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 26, as we unveil our new plans to student leaders and our student-athletes.

We also invite students looking for internship opportunities in both photography and broadcasting, as well as content creators. We’re also actively searching for players who play League of Legends, Tekken and Street Fighter.

For more information, or to simply get in touch to learn more about the esports program, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Jerry Sanchez at jsanchez@georgefox.edu.

If you can’t make it, that’s OK; our doors are now welcome for any student on campus who wishes to take a look or have a relaxing day within our gaming community. We will be hosting many events throughout the year, so expect more to come!

Keep these things in mind during heat wave this week

Tuesday, August 15th, 2023

Temperatures are soaring this week. Expect temperatures to range between 90 and 105 degrees. Humidity will also be high, from 45% to 63%. It may feel a lot warmer.

As per our heat protocol, please follow these steps:

  • Stay hydrated by drinking water every 20 minutes.
  • Schedule more strenuous work in the cooler parts of the day, such as the morning.
  • Take advantage of cooler buildings such as the Murdock Library, Klages, or Canyon Commons.
  • Between the hours of 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., check on fellow employees every hour to two hours.
  • Know the symptoms of heat-related illnesses.

If you have any questions about best practices during high heat, please contact Kim Knoernschild, our environmental health and safety specialist, at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.