Be sure to sign the 2022 University Recreation waiver

Wednesday, July 27th, 2022

The updated 2022 University Recreation (UREC) waiver is now available to sign and required for access into the Hadlock Student Center or for participation in UREC’s programs. To review and sign the updated waiver, click this link.

If you have questions about the waiver, or other membership and access questions, email AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

Join primary behavioral healthcare essentials event virtually Aug. 17-19

Sunday, July 24th, 2022

Join the Interprofessional Primary Care Institute for a special continuing medical education (CME) event Aug. 17-19 on Zoom. Titled “Get Psyched!,” it is designed for all healthcare workers to assist in enhancing primary care behavioral health for all people served.

With rising rates of depression, anxiety, suicide attempts, substance use, etc. it is more important than ever to have robust, accessible and effective primary care behavioral health services.

Come hear about this transformational approach from Patti Robinson, PhD. Robinson is an internationally renowned psychologist, and we are privileged to have her as our institute’s innovation director. Joining her in the team presentation are Bhavesh Rajani, MD, MBA, Amber Nelson, PsyD, and Julie Oyemaja, PsyD, all of whom are experienced interprofessional primary care team players.

For more information or to register, please visit this page. Questions? Contact Tammy O’Doherty at todohert@georgefox.edu.

Always be prepared for an emergency

Wednesday, July 20th, 2022

It is always good to be prepared for an emergency! Check out the following links for some basic emergency tools, tips, and resources.

If you have questions, feel free to contact Campus Public Safety or the student life office. Be well!

Elevator fire system testing scheduled for Aug. 9

Tuesday, July 19th, 2022

The fire alarm interface of several elevators will be tested on campus starting at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug 9. During that time, the elevator will not be available. You may hear trouble signals out of the fire alarm panel (beeping), and in some cases horn/strobe activation for a few seconds. This testing is required, so we appreciate your patience.

The following buildings will be affected (not in the exact order):

  • Duke
  • Hoover
  • Murdock Library
  • Ross/Bauman
  • Stevens Center

Residence halls:

  • Gulley
  • Le Shana

Questions? Contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu.

Thank you!

– Plant Services

Virtual course, ‘Welcoming Emotions,’ offered online Aug. 12 and Sept. 16

Monday, July 18th, 2022

How do you experience hard emotions like fear and anger? Do you struggle to feel sadness and even joy?

Psychologist Carl Jung coined the term “shadow” to refer to the parts of ourselves we hide, repress or deny. Our shadow is like a “long bag we drag behind us,” and we tend to place unwanted parts of ourselves, especially unacceptable emotions, into that bag.

But there’s good news! Welcoming these emotions offers incredible power to transform our lives, relationships and communities. Join Michael Simmons from the Companioning Center as he explores language, practices and tools for companioning our shadow and welcoming our emotions.

A virtual course, “Welcoming Emotions,” will be offered from 9 to 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 12, and Friday, Sept. 16. A Zoom link will be provided upon registration.

Contact Simmons at msimmons@georgefox.edu to learn more.

Tree cutting and demolition begin Monday on new chapel and art annex site

Thursday, July 14th, 2022

Starting Monday, July 18, Plant Services will begin tree cutting and demolition in preparation for the fall construction of the new chapel and new art annex.

Areas affected are the Pennington lollipop lot (the circle parking lot next to Klages) and the outdoor tennis courts (located across Carlton Way from the library).

When you are near these areas, please be aware! Follow the traffic control measures and avoid entering these construction areas. Fencing will be added toward the end of August, before students arrive on campus.

Questions? Contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu.

Fire systems testing concludes today

Wednesday, July 13th, 2022

The annual testing of the fire sprinkler systems on the Newberg campus concludes today (Thursday). The system will be inspected and tested at the same time.

In order to test the system, the strobes may flash and the alarm will sound, briefly. (We will silence the alarm as soon as we can.) The schedule for today is as follows:

  • Canyon Commons
  • EHS
  • Hoover

It is not necessary to evacuate the areas during testing. Thank you for your patience! Contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Be aware of fire systems testing in several buildings today

Tuesday, July 12th, 2022

The annual testing of the fire sprinkler systems on the Newberg campus is occurring this week. The system will be inspected and tested at the same time.

In order to test the system, the strobes may flash and the alarm will sound, briefly. (We will silence the alarm as soon as we can.) The schedule for today (Wednesday) is as follows:

  • Hadlock Student Center
  • Murdock Library
  • Stevens Center
  • Wheeler Center
  • Edwards Hall
  • Pennington Hall
  • Brandt Hall
  • Gulley Hall

It is not necessary to evacuate the areas during testing. Thank you for your patience! Contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Fire systems testing continues today

Monday, July 11th, 2022

The annual testing of the fire sprinkler systems on the Newberg campus is occurring this week. The system will be inspected and tested at the same time.

In order to test the system, the strobes may flash and the alarm will sound, briefly. (We will silence the alarm as soon as we can.) The schedule for today (Tuesday) is as follows:

  • Hobson Hall
  • Le Shana Hall
  • Macy Hall
  • Newlin Hall
  • Sutton Hall
  • Roberts Center

It is not necessary to evacuate the areas during testing. Thank you for your patience! Contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Fire systems testing scheduled this week on Newberg campus

Sunday, July 10th, 2022

The annual testing of the fire sprinkler systems on the Newberg campus is occurring this week. The system will be inspected and tested at the same time.

In order to test the system, the strobes may flash and the alarm will sound, briefly. (We will silence the alarm as soon as we can.) The schedule for today (Monday) is as follows:

  • Anderson House
  • Armstrong House
  • Thomas Center
  • Beebe Hall
  • Carey Hall
  • Willcuts Hall

It is not necessary to evacuate the areas during testing. Thank you for your patience! Contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Dundee Fire and Rescue to host volunteer fire academy this fall

Tuesday, July 5th, 2022

Looking for meaningful volunteer work and career experience? Interested in a career related to EMS/firefighting/emergency response?

Dundee Fire and Rescue (a few miles from the George Fox campus) is interested in interviewing potential recruits. New volunteers would attend a weekend academy that starts in September and ends in November.

Volunteering and being a student is very doable – past and current students have been a part of this, and it’s a great way to serve the community. The station features single dorm rooms, great study spaces and workout equipment. It’s an awesome place to hang out.

For more information, contact Adri Lee at alee21@georgefox.edu.

Check out new items for rent at Hadlock Student Center

Tuesday, July 5th, 2022

Did you know that the Hadlock Rental Center is open to all members of the George Fox community? We have hundreds of items for you to rent and use on your summer days, including paddleboards, kayaks, camping gear, backpacking equipment and yard games.

Some of our new, exciting items include river tubes, a group stand-up paddleboard (up to four adults) and mountain bikes. You can see what we have available and make online reservations for free.

Questions? Contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

University closes Monday for Independence Day holiday

Thursday, June 30th, 2022

The university’s offices will be closed on the Newberg and Portland Center campuses on Monday, July 4, to observe the Independence Day holiday.

Hadlock closed Monday for Independence Day holiday

Wednesday, June 29th, 2022

The Hadlock Student Center will be closed on Monday, July 4, for the Independence Day holiday. Hadlock will reopen on Tuesday, July 5, at 6 a.m. for normal hours of operation.

If you plan to rent equipment for the weekend, please do so on Friday, July 1, and plan to bring the items back on Tuesday, July 5.

Questions? Contact AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

University is hiring graduate students as academic mentors

Monday, June 27th, 2022

Rick Muthiah, director of Learning Support Services, is recruiting three or four graduate students to work as academic mentors for high-risk students on the Newberg campus during the fall 2022 semester.

Academic mentors will work seven to 10 hours per week, and will be paid $14.75 per hour. Students can find more details and application information on the HandShake position posting. The position is open to any George Fox graduate student, including incoming students.

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Academic mentors will have the opportunity to continue in the spring semester based on their availability and ongoing need for the program.

Past success coaches have commented on how much they grew through the experience, especially through their one-on-one sessions with high-risk students. The role is not a formal counseling role, but has similarities that can be especially helpful for graduate students who will be entering helping professions.

Please contact Rick Muthiah (rmuthiah+mentor@georgefox.edu) if you have questions.

Check out the university library’s updated website!

Sunday, June 26th, 2022

We’re excited to share that the library website has a new look! Visit us today to find all of our excellent resources and services (and maybe a few new things) in the new design at library.georgefox.edu.

If you have questions about where to find information, resources, or services, please contact us at 503-554-2410 or email researchhelp@georgefox.edu. You can also watch our short introduction video here.

Questions? Contact researchhelp@georgefox.edu.

Be aware of phishing attempt emails

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022

There have been a few phishing attempts that have been circulating through George Fox emails. These attempts can come in various forms, and they are sent to try to gain access to either your email account or to confidential information. The most recent attempt is a notification of a shared Google Doc titled “IT WORK ORDER REQUEST DOCXX.pdf.”

So that you don’t fall victim to these attempts, please review the guidelines below.

If you feel you’ve received a suspicious email, check the following:

  • Check the sender’s address. If it is unrecognizable or something similar to, but not exactly the same as the sender’s normal email address, it could be a phishing attempt. Please note that a similar email address does not mean the original email address has been compromised; this is called a spoofing account.
  • Any link or odd instructions. If the email directs you to click on a link (even something familiar such as iTunes, etc.) or input sensitive information, it could be an attempt to get your password or other important information. Verify with the sender personally if you are suspicious.

If you feel that you have received some sort of phishing attempt:

  • If you receive an email that you suspect is a phishing attempt, you should forward it to servicedesk@georgefox.edu.
  • You should not click any links or open any attachments.
  • When Google identifies that an email may be phishing or suspicious, they might show a warning or move the email to Spam.
  • If an email wasn’t marked correctly, follow the steps below to mark or unmark it as phishing.
  1. On a computer, go to Gmail
  2. Open the message
  3. Next to “Reply <–“, click “More” (represented by three dots vertically stacked)
  4. Click “Report Phishing”
  • Request that anyone who has been emailed via the attempt also report it as phishing in their inbox.
    If you did not click on any links or reply, you do not need to do anything further.
  • If you did click on a link or send a reply with sensitive information, you’ll want to change your password as soon as you can in my.georgefox.edu (this will automatically update your email password). Then go through the Settings in your Gmail account to look for anything amiss, such as an unfamiliar forwarding address or vacation responder that you never created.

Feel free to call the Service Desk at 503-545-2569 if you would like help walking through these steps.

University is hiring graduate students as academic mentors

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022

Rick Muthiah, director of Learning Support Services, is recruiting three or four graduate students to work as academic mentors for high-risk students on the Newberg campus during the fall 2022 semester.

Academic mentors will work seven to 10 hours per week, and will be paid $14.75 per hour. Students can find more details and application information on the HandShake position posting. The position is open to any George Fox graduate student, including incoming students.

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Academic mentors will have the opportunity to continue in the spring semester based on their availability and ongoing need for the program.

Past success coaches have commented on how much they grew through the experience, especially through their one-on-one sessions with high-risk students. The role is not a formal counseling role, but has similarities that can be especially helpful for graduate students who will be entering helping professions.

Please contact Rick Muthiah (rmuthiah+mentor@georgefox.edu) if you have questions.

Act now if you want a summer semester book

Tuesday, June 21st, 2022

Unsold summer semester books are headed back to their publishers soon. Shipments begin on June 27, so if you need a summer text from the Bruin Store, don’t wait.

Questions? Contact Laura King at lking@georgefox.edu.

Water will be off in the Roberts Center today

Monday, June 20th, 2022

Today (Tuesday), the water will be off in the Roberts Center while plant services performs some necessary repairs. The work could take the entire day. While the water is off, the nearest restrooms are located at:

  • Hadlock Student Center (open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
  • Canyon Commons (open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

Thank you and have a great day!