Bruin Den to remain closed through tomorrow

Sunday, July 8th, 2018

Due to delays with repairs, the Bruin Den will remain closed through tomorrow (Tuesday). The Bridge Cafe will be open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Bruin Den to remain closed through Tuesday

Friday, July 6th, 2018

Due to delays with repairs, the Bruin Den will remain closed through Tuesday, July 10. The Bridge Cafe will be open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Turnitin will undergo maintenance on July 10

Thursday, July 5th, 2018

Turnitin services will be temporarily unavailable during a scheduled maintenance update on Tuesday, July 10, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

In Assignments with Turnitin enabled, students will be unable to submit during this maintenance window, so be sure to submit the day before or after the maintenance day. All other FoxTALE services will operate as usual.

We apologize for any inconvenience. Contact the Service Desk with any questions at 503-554-2569 or servicedesk@georgefox.edu.

Be aware of vehicle registration dates coming up this month

Thursday, July 5th, 2018

With the new academic year comes changes in parking policies. This letter is to inform you of those changes ahead of time so you can act accordingly.

All changes mentioned in this communication begin with the 2018-19 academic year. The university, not Campus Public Safety (formerly Security Services), has elected to bill all commuters for your annual parking permit automatically.

Your student account will be charged each semester through Student Financial Services. Additionally, there is an increase in the cost of the parking permit: $100 per semester ($200 annually).

When you go online to register your vehicle on MYGFU, under “GFU Resources,” click on “Vehicle Registration.” There will be no cost shown, and you will enter your vehicle information.

Complete instructions on vehicle registration can be found on Campus Public Safety’s website. Once you have completed the vehicle registration process, your permit will be mailed to you in 14 to 21 days at the mailing address you provided during the vehicle registration process.

For those who live nearby and would rather walk or ride a bike to campus, an online form will be available to request a refund for the permit charge. Please read the form thoroughly to understand the conditions of your refund. Information on where to access this form will be announced in an upcoming Daily Bruin.

Those of you living in the Good Neighbor area, when you bring in the required proof of residence to receive your free parking permit, your information will be submitted to Student Financial Services for a refund of permit charges. Details about parking off-campus can be found on the Off-Campus Parking web page.

Please watch this summer for any changes regarding parking policies or permits. Check your George Fox email regularly or you might miss something important.

Dates to register your vehicle are the folowing:

  • Monday July 16, at 9 a.m.: Seniors, commuters, graduate programs
  • Monday July 23, at 9 a.m.: Juniors
  • Monday July 30, at 9 a.m.: Sophomores

If you have any questions, please call Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090. Details about the university’s parking policies can be found on the Campus Public Safety website: Parking 101.

Be aware of statewide transit tax

Wednesday, July 4th, 2018

As of July 1, 2018, you’ll see a new item on your paystub for Oregon’s statewide transit tax. The tax is one-tenth of one percent (.001) — or $1 per $1,000. Your employer will be automatically withholding the tax – just like the personal income tax – so you don’t have to do or change anything. Unlike the personal income tax, there’s no withholding exemption for this tax.

Revenue from the statewide transit tax will go to expanding public transportation throughout Oregon. For more information on how the tax revenues will be used, check out “HB 2017 Funding Package” under “Projects & News” on the Oregon Department of Transportation’s website.

To learn more about the tax itself, visit the Department of Revenue online at oregon.gov/dor.

If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact Kasondra Silva at ksilva@georgefox.edu.

Vehicle registration dates are coming up this month

Tuesday, July 3rd, 2018

With the new academic year comes changes in parking policies. This letter is to inform you of those changes ahead of time so you can act accordingly.

All changes mentioned in this communication begin with the 2018-19 academic year. The university, not Campus Public Safety (formerly Security Services), has elected to bill all commuters for your annual parking permit automatically.

Your student account will be charged each semester through Student Financial Services. Additionally, there is an increase in the cost of the parking permit: $100 per semester ($200 annually).

When you go online to register your vehicle on MYGFU, under “GFU Resources,” click on “Vehicle Registration.” There will be no cost shown, and you will enter your vehicle information.

Complete instructions on vehicle registration can be found on Campus Public Safety’s website. Once you have completed the vehicle registration process, your permit will be mailed to you in 14 to 21 days at the mailing address you provided during the vehicle registration process.

For those who live nearby and would rather walk or ride a bike to campus, an online form will be available to request a refund for the permit charge. Please read the form thoroughly to understand the conditions of your refund. Information on where to access this form will be announced in an upcoming Daily Bruin.

Those of you living in the Good Neighbor area, when you bring in the required proof of residence to receive your free parking permit, your information will be submitted to Student Financial Services for a refund of permit charges. Details about parking off-campus can be found on the Off-Campus Parking web page.

Please watch this summer for any changes regarding parking policies or permits. Check your George Fox email regularly or you might miss something important.

Dates to register your vehicle are the folowing:

  • Monday July 16, at 9 a.m.: Seniors, commuters, graduate programs
  • Monday July 23, at 9 a.m.: Juniors
  • Monday July 30, at 9 a.m.: Sophomores

If you have any questions, please call Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090. Details about the university’s parking policies can be found on the Campus Public Safety website: Parking 101.

University closes Wednesday for July 4 holiday

Monday, July 2nd, 2018

The university’s offices and libraries on the Newberg and Portland campuses will be closed on Wednesday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. The Bruin Store will also be closed that day.

Send in your video tryout for the Cheer & Stunt Team

Monday, July 2nd, 2018

Football season is just around the corner! The George Fox Cheer & Stunt Team is still accepting video tryouts from amazing athletes who want to join the family!

Throughout the year we will be participating in community outreach, fundraisers, Bible studies and team bonding activities, all while cheering on our Bruins! To submit a video or for more info, please email coach Reba at rmclennan@georgefox.edu.

Walk in the Old Fashioned Festival Parade

Sunday, July 1st, 2018

Want to walk with George Fox University in the Old Fashioned Festival parade on the morning of Saturday, July 28? The affinity marketing office is looking for students, employees and their families to walk alongside the Bruin bus while handing out candy and football postcards.

The first 40 people to sign up to volunteer in the parade will receive a free George Fox T-shirt to wear during the parade.

Please email Mckenna Tillotson (mtillotson@georgefox.edu) to sign up or to get time and location details.

Fitness Center’s summer hours continue through Aug. 26

Sunday, July 1st, 2018

This is just a reminder of the Fitness Center’s summer hours through Aug. 26. Be sure you’re aware of them before venturing over to see us!

Sunday: Closed
Monday-Friday: 6 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday: 7 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Closed: July 4

We look forward to seeing you in the gym this summer, even if you’re just looking to escape the heat and be in the AC!

Contact Katherine McCombs (kmccombs16@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Free Bruin Sports Day returns to campus Aug. 22

Thursday, June 28th, 2018

The university’s athletics department and Chehalem Parks and Recreation are excited to announce the fourth annual Bruins Sports Day on Wednesday, Aug. 22. Girls and boys entering the second through eighth grades in the fall will have the opportunity to pick one of 10 sports to participate in at an afternoon clinic (12:30 to 3 p.m.), free of charge.

The afternoon will be spent learning basic skills from members of the George Fox athletic teams and coaching staff. Invite your kids or siblings to enjoy a fun-filled day on the beautiful campus of George Fox University!

Registration is open at this link. Questions? Contact Elise Trask at etrask@georgefox.edu.

Don’t forget to submit your Cheer & Stunt Team video tryout

Thursday, June 28th, 2018

Football season is just around the corner! The George Fox Cheer & Stunt Team is still accepting video tryouts from amazing athletes who want to join the family!

Throughout the year we will be participating in community outreach, fundraisers, Bible studies and team bonding activities, all while cheering on our Bruins! To submit a video or for more info, please email coach Reba at rmclennan@georgefox.edu.

Turnitin will undergo maintenance on July 10

Tuesday, June 26th, 2018

Turnitin services will be temporarily unavailable during a scheduled maintenance update on Tuesday, July 10, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

In Assignments with Turnitin enabled, students will be unable to submit during this maintenance window, so be sure to submit the day before or after the maintenance day. All other FoxTALE services will operate as usual.

We apologize for any inconvenience. Contact the Service Desk with any questions at 503-554-2569 or servicedesk@georgefox.edu.

Important Vehicle Registration Information for Fall 2018

Tuesday, June 26th, 2018

Students: Here is the vehicle registration information you’ve been waiting for! Registration will be rolled out like last year, with all commuters, graduate students and seniors beginning the process at 9 a.m. on Monday, July 16.

The portal will open for juniors desiring residential permits at 9 a.m. on Monday, July 23, and for sophomores desiring residential permits on Monday, July 30.

Residential permits are limited and are on a first-come, first-served basis for each class level, so please register during the week that corresponds to your class standing in the fall, as a permit cannot be guaranteed for late registrations..

Freshmen living on campus will need to submit an application for a parking permit, and preference will be given to those with documented medical or work-related needs. Permits for freshmen living on campus will be for the Austin lot, and are very limited. The application form will go live on July 1 on MyGFU on the vehicle registration portal and must be completed and submitted by July 31 in order to be considered.

More registration information is available on the Campus Public Safety website.

Questions? Call Campus Public Safety during business hours at 503-554-2090 or e-mail Nadine Kincaid at nkincaid@georgefox.edu.

Expect major construction delays in Portland

Tuesday, June 26th, 2018

If you travel through Portland regularly to get to work at the Newberg campus or Portland Center, or take classes at either campus, you need to be aware of major construction closures occurring during July and August on the I-5 and I-84 interchanges by the Moda Center.

Please go to this website for all of the specifics, and plan now for alternate routes, as back-ups are expected to be lengthy during ramp and lane closures.

Tripcheck.com is another good source, as it has current webcams all over the state as well as a listing of potential closures or delays on roads you might be traveling for summer vacations.

Cheer & Stunt Team still accepting video tryouts

Tuesday, June 26th, 2018

Football season is just around the corner! The George Fox Cheer & Stunt Team is still accepting video tryouts from amazing athletes who want to join the family!

Throughout the year we will be participating in community outreach, fundraisers, Bible studies and team bonding activities, all while cheering on our Bruins! To submit a video or for more info, please email coach Reba at rmclennan@georgefox.edu.

Are you a George Fox undergrad or grad student looking for a place to live this year?

Tuesday, June 26th, 2018

Are you a George Fox undergraduate or grad student looking for a place to live this year? Friendship House Newberg might be the perfect house for you.

Located just 10 blocks from campus and newly remodeled, Friendship House’s vision is to create community within and in the greater George Fox and Newberg communities. You’ll have your own bedroom with a half bath, as well as a shared master bathroom, and a newly remodeled kitchen and living room. You’ll also have the opportunity to live life alongside two individuals with developmental disabilities who are engaged in the community and life of Newberg.

The vision of Friendship House is to build relationships and build bridges between individuals with disabilities and the community. Contact Sondra Strong at 503-201-8321 or fhnewberg@gmail.com to find out more. Hurry in to you secure your room!

Employees: If you know of a student who might be interested, please tell them about this opportunity.

Bratwurst on menu for today; Oklahoma is tomorrow’s culinary stop

Monday, June 25th, 2018

Come on over for lunch today (Tuesday). We’ll be on the patio outside the Bridge Cafe from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. grilling up locally sourced bratwurst with all the fixings, along with assorted side dishes, dessert and a beverage for just $6.75.

On Wednesday (tomorrow), we continue our culinary road trip along Route 66 with a stop in Oklahoma, as we’ll be featuring a traditional fried onion burger, cowboy caviar, strawberry salad and mini pecan pie for $6.95.

See you on the patio!

Registration is open for Bruin Sports Day on Aug. 22

Sunday, June 24th, 2018

The university’s athletics department and Chehalem Parks and Recreation are excited to announce the fourth annual Bruins Sports Day on Wednesday, Aug. 22. Girls and boys entering the second through eighth grades in the fall will have the opportunity to pick one of 10 sports to participate in at an afternoon clinic (12:30 to 3 p.m.), free of charge.

The afternoon will be spent learning basic skills from members of the George Fox athletic teams and coaching staff. Invite your kids or siblings to enjoy a fun-filled day on the beautiful campus of George Fox University!

Registration is open at this link. Questions? Contact Elise Trask at etrask@georgefox.edu.

Bridge Cafe open through June 29

Thursday, June 21st, 2018

Due to continued maintenance in the Bruin Den, it will remain closed next week. The Bridge Cafe will be open another week, through June 29 (Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.)