Mail Services now has three 15-minute temporary spaces, designated for when you are here to pick up mail and packages. Theses spaces are reserved for business use Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Violators will be at risk of a parking citation.
If you have any questions, please contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.
Most students have a payment that is due today, Jan. 3, 2022. Please be aware that pending financial aid (if ready to disburse) will be applied to the student account this morning.
There is a short period of time in which the aid disbursement might have been initiated but not yet applied to charges. To avoid confusion, please consider waiting until after noon to make your payment in MyGeorgeFox.
If you know how much to pay, you can pay at any time by entering the correct amount into the payment screen online. Contact us at studentaccounts@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
To allow time for processing mailed-in or in-person payments prior to the campus holiday break, please be sure your payment reaches our student accounts Newberg office by 3 p.m. tomorrow (Dec. 22).
After that, your payment will be held and transacted when we reopen on Jan. 3, 2022. Payments online may be transacted 24/7 while offices are closed.
If at all possible, we request that students give those assisting with payment permission to pay online. You can learn more about paying online here.
Questions? Contact Jenny Getsinger at jgetsing@georgefox.edu.
Mail Services now has three 15-minute temporary spaces, designated for when you are here to pick up mail and packages. Theses spaces are reserved for business use Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Violators will be at risk of a parking citation.
If you have any questions, please contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.
As we begin our annual Christmas break, the Campus Public Safety (CPS) office wishes to pass on some reminders for your safety and travels.
First, we realize some of you will be on campus over break. The good news is, so is CPS. We have officers available 24/7 and will provide all our usual services.
Here are some safety reminders:
If you have any concerns, please call our office (503-554-2090) and our friendly officers will be glad to assist you.
Thank you, and have a wonderful Christmas break.
Occupation-induced burnout and moral injury are long-standing concerns for healthcare workers. Because of the pandemic, more people are talking about these concerns.
As a community of healers, let’s discuss the burdens we carry in our healthcare system. Let’s explore solutions to regain our passion and vitality in our noble work.
Interested in joining in on the discussion? Register for the Interprofessional Primary Care Institute’s inaugural Healthcare Workers Wellness Summit: From Demoralization to Remoralization in OUR Work. This virtual event, available via Zoom, is free to all George Fox employees and students.
The summit is set from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 7. To get the Zoom link, simply register at the link above.
Questions? Contact Tammy O’Doherty at todohert@georgefox.edu.
The city of Newberg has an emergency alert system that automatically alerts city residents about emergency situations via text, phone, and email. You can sign up for this free service here.
Questions? Contact Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090.
Learning Support Services is recruiting two or three graduate students to work as academic mentors on the Newberg campus during the spring 2022 semester.
Academic mentors generally have six to eight one-on-one meetings with students each week; the position pays current Oregon minimum wage. Students can find more details and application information on the HandShake position posting. The position is open to any George Fox graduate student. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
Past academic mentors 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@georgefox.edu) if you have questions.
The Hadlock Student Center will have modified hours during winter break.
Here are our hours and closures:
The weight room will be closed 8 a.m. to noon on Jan. 7 for deep cleaning and maintenance.
Please contact Angel Glockling at aglockling@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Faculty, staff, students, vendors and visitors across all campus locations must use face coverings as required by state guidelines. You can read the full face-covering policy here.
Masks, face coverings, or face shields are currently required for:
The university has worked hard to follow CDC and OHA guidance through the pandemic, but we recognize there will be a variety of personal perspectives on how our campus should transition back to pre-pandemic life. We ask that, as members of a Christ-centered community, we treat one another with kindness and grace, particularly when our views differ from one another.
Be well and stay safe!
Questions? Contact the COT (cot@georgefox.edu) or HR (hr@georgefox.edu).
If you plan to leave your vehicle on campus over Christmas break, please make arrangements with Campus Public Safety. You will need to fill out a form, leave your keys at the Campus Public Safety office, and park in a designated lot.
If you have any questions, please contact us at 503-554-2090 or campussafety@georgefox.edu.
Counteract the stress of finals week by taking intentional time for self care! During Mindfulness Wednesday this week, University Recreation is offering yoga, meditation, and mindfulness classes from 1 to 4 p.m. Sign up for the meditation and mindfulness classes with this link, and sign up for the yoga classes here.
Other activities for Mindfulness Wednesday will include free kombucha on tap, tote bag painting, prayer from campus pastors, and more!
Contact Kara Holcombe (kholcombe@georgefox.edu) or Angel Glockling (aglockling@georgefox.edu) for more details.
Learning Support Services is recruiting two or three graduate students to work as academic mentors on the Newberg campus during the spring 2022 semester.
Academic mentors generally have six to eight one-on-one meetings with students each week; the position pays current Oregon minimum wage. Students can find more details and application information on the HandShake position posting. The position is open to any George Fox graduate student. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
Past academic mentors 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@georgefox.edu) if you have questions.
Counteract the stress of finals week by taking intentional time for self care! During Mindfulness Wednesday this week, University Recreation is offering yoga, meditation, and mindfulness classes from 1 to 4 p.m. Sign up for the meditation and mindfulness classes with this link, and sign up for the yoga classes here.
Other activities for Mindfulness Wednesday will include free kombucha on tap, tote bag painting, prayer from campus pastors, and more!
Contact Kara Holcombe (kholcombe@georgefox.edu) or Angel Glockling (aglockling@georgefox.edu) for more details.
The theatre program’s senior seminar class will present its Senior Showcase tonight (Monday) at 7:30 p.m. in Wood-Mar Auditorium.
We invite you to come support these talented artists as they celebrate their time here at Fox and look forward to their future as emerging artists in the professional world.
Contact Rhett Luedtke at rluedtke@georgefox.edu for more information.
Need catering? Or maybe a burrito or two? Come to the Newberg Chipotle between 4 and 8 p.m. tomorrow (Saturday) to help support the George Fox women’s lacrosse team.
Present this flyer at checkout, or tell the cashier that you are there for the fundraiser before you pay. Order online for pick-up using code A8KQMB3.
Thank you for your support! We will see you on Saturday!
For more information, contact Katie Brand (kbrand@georgefox.edu).
The university community is invited to an artist reception for our own Jillian Sokso from 5 to 7 p.m. tonight (Friday) at the Chehalem Cultural Center (415 E. Sheridan St.). The event is free, and refreshments will be provided.
Sokso is showcasing her “Chaos Garden” pieces, a series of serigraph and relief printmaking on hybrid handmade gampi and kozo paper. She is one of three artists who are part of the reception, joining ceramic sculptural artist Linda Workman-Morelli and Oregon landscape artist Dee Vadnais.
Contact Sokso at jsokso@georgefox.edu for more information.
If you plan to leave your vehicle on campus over Christmas break, please make arrangements with Campus Public Safety. You will need to fill out a form, leave your keys at the Campus Public Safety office, and park in a designated lot.
If you have any questions, please contact us at 503-554-2090 or campussafety@georgefox.edu.
In partnership with Team Emery, we are excited to announce this year’s Teddy Bear Toss!
Bring a new stuffed animal, or purchase one at the ticket table at the women’s basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 11, at 3 p.m. The toss will happen at halftime, and all of the stuffed animals will be donated to hospitals and local charities who provide aid to children during the holiday season.
Last year we collected 371 stuffed animals!
Questions? Contact Elise Trask at etrask@georgefox.edu.
Stewards of Sustainability is fundraising for #TeamSeas! You can come to our booth at the Holiday Hangout, where we’ll be selling hot chocolate kits, cookies, and plants. We will also be raffling off goodies from Uflora and more.
Help support #TeamSeas in removing 30 million pounds of trash from waterways! One dollar donated (through purchases at the Hangout) is one pound of trash removed. See you between 5 and 7 p.m. this Friday, Dec. 10, in the Stevens Center.
Questions? Contact Alana Young at ayoung18@georgefox.edu.
