First meeting of Third Culture Kids group is tomorrow night

Monday, September 3rd, 2018

All are invited to join the first meeting of TCK (previously Mu Kappa/MK club) tomorrow night (Wednesday)! Come and enjoy cookies, bean dip, games and lots of fun! We’ll meet from 8 to 9 p.m. in the International House.

TCK (Third Culture Kids) is a place for missionary kids, anyone who grew up on another culture, or who is interested in missions to find a community. Throughout the year we will have panels, movies, spoken word and opportunities to just hang out and relax with each other.

For more information email Gwen Thomas (gthomas17@georgefox.edu).

Deans speak at Bruins Lead events this semester

Monday, September 3rd, 2018

Join us for our Bruins Lead series! This semester we have the privilege of listening to and learning from the deans of the different colleges.

All sessions take place from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. and will meet in Wheeler 208.

  • Thursday, Sept. 6: Laura Hartley, dean of College of Arts and Sciences
  • Thursday, Sept. 20: Bob Harder, dean of College of Engineering
  • Thursday, Oct. 4: Joseph Clair, dean of College of Christian Studies
  • Thursday, Oct. 18: Jekabs Bikis, dean of College of Business

Everyone is welcome and as always, snacks are provided! Contact Elise Trask (etrask@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Important Parking Permit Information

Monday, September 3rd, 2018

The Office of Campus Public Safety has given a week of warnings for everybody to find out where they should park, and tickets start this week! If you are still unsure about where your permit allows you to park, come immediately to the CPS office to find out before you are ticketed.

All commuters and grad students were automatically charged $100 for the fall semester, but you still need to register for a parking permit on MyGFU. After finishing that, print out the temporary permit from the link sent to you and place that on your dashboard; it will serve as your permit until your permit arrives in one to three weeks. A parking brochure will arrive with your permit, so be certain to look at it on the CPS website to know where you can park until then.

Here are a few more parking policies to be aware of:

  • All cars with Austin permits must stay in the Austin lot between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you bring your car on campus during the evening, it must be returned to the Austin lot by 7 a.m.
  • CPS officers are seeing many cars not parking on the side of the road in the direction of travel, especially on Sheridan and Center streets. This is a ticketable offense for the Newberg Police Department, so please point your car in the direction of traffic to avoid an expensive ticket. Blocking mailboxes or driveways also brings a hefty fine from the police, and we know that you have better things to do with your money!
  • Permits that have been sent to your George Fox post office box will NOT be in your mailbox; you need to sign for them at Mail Services.
  • Permits ideally should be affixed to the outside of your vehicle’s back window, not taped on the inside. Please don’t place them on your car’s painted surfaces, as they are difficult to safely remove.
  • Staff and faculty: Please remember to put your campus PO box number as your “mailing address” when registering on MyGFU, as all permits are sent via campus mail.
  • If you registered for your permit in July or very early August and it still hasn’t arrived at your mailing address, please come to the CPS office so we can track it down.

Questions? Please contact Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 or email Nadine Kincaid at nkincaid@georgefox.edu.

Hadlock Student Center: Important Update

Monday, September 3rd, 2018

The opening of the Hadlock Student Center will be delayed, with an anticipated grand opening event for the entire campus community the week of Sept. 10. We are working closely with our contractor and will keep the campus community updated regarding the opening date as soon as it is confirmed.

When the center opens, there will be a number of exciting new programs and services for students and employees. Please take a few minutes to review the policies for employees, spouses, dependents, students and guests.

Two important items to note:

  • Anyone entering the building will be required to have a valid George Fox University ID card; there will be no exceptions.
  • All employees, spouses, dependents, students and guests will be required to have a completed liability and release form on file. This form will be live on MyGFU soon, and information will be sent out with a link once the form is available.

We are excited to share this beautiful new facility with the campus community! Contact Rob Simpson, director of campus recreation (simpsonr@georgefox.edu) or Keith Schneider, assistant director of campus recreation (kschneid@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

AA meets on campus Wednesdays beginning Sept. 19

Monday, September 3rd, 2018

Have you struggled with alcohol? Looking for some support? Feel free to attend the AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) meeting on campus. We meet each Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. during the fall and spring semesters in Roberts 128.

Our first meeting will be on Wednesday, Sept. 19. All George Fox students, staff, faculty and administrators are welcome to attend. There is no fee to participate.

Questions? Contact Gregg Lamm at gregg.lamm@gmail.com.

Passport Days return to campus Sept. 20-21

Sunday, September 2nd, 2018

Passport Days are coming! If you are planning to travel internationally, you will need a passport. We will have a U.S. Postal Service representative on campus between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, Sept. 20-21, to help you apply for a new passport and/or renew your passport.

This is the perfect time to get your passport if you are going on a Juniors Abroad or a study abroad trip.  This event will be open to all students, employees and the community. More information to come.

Questions? Please contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.

Have shoulder pain? Have PT students check it out

Friday, August 31st, 2018

The physical therapy department is looking for volunteers to participate in a lab session on the shoulder. If you have a problem with your shoulder or upper arm, our lab is the place to be!

Our doctor of physical therapy second-year students, along with faculty members, will be performing examinations and giving you direction on how to take care of your condition. Volunteers are needed for either a one- or two-hour session beginning at 12:30 p.m. and ending at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20, at the Roberts Center.

Please email or call Linda Dallof at ldallof@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2451 to sign up. We hope you can join us!

Like getting good deals? Be sure to use your Bruin Card for discounts

Thursday, August 30th, 2018

Do you like getting good deals? Discounts on cool stuff? Good news: The Bruin Card, a multi-use discount card you can use at 15 local businesses, will be available in both a digital and hard-copy format.

  • Want it digitally? You can find it by going to igfu.georgefox.edu on your mobile device, clicking on MyGFU, then clicking “Bruin Discounts.” The digital format is live and available to use now!
  • Want a hard copy? Returning students and employees on the Newberg campus will receive the Bruin Card in campus mailboxes by mid-September. New students will receive them in their LIBA 100/285 or HNRS 150 class.

And here’s more good news: You can use the card as many times as you’d like until it expires on Aug. 31, 2019! So, not only will you be getting great savings on your purchases, you’ll be supporting local businesses. Just show your card or the digital offer on your mobile device when you make your purchases.

Don’t have a campus box? Pick up a card at the Information Desk on the first floor of the Stevens Center after Sept. 16.

Deans speak at Bruins Lead events this semester

Thursday, August 30th, 2018

Join us for our Bruins Lead series! This semester we have the privilege of listening to and learning from the deans of the different colleges.

All sessions take place from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. and will meet in Wheeler 208.

  • Thursday, Sept. 6: Laura Hartley, dean of College of Arts and Sciences
  • Thursday, Sept. 20: Bob Harder, dean of College of Engineering
  • Thursday, Oct. 4: Joseph Clair, dean of College of Christian Studies
  • Thursday, Oct. 18: Jekabs Bikis, dean of College of Business

Everyone is welcome and as always, snacks are provided! Contact Elise Trask (etrask@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Hadlock Student Center: Important Update

Thursday, August 30th, 2018

The opening of the Hadlock Student Center will be delayed, with an anticipated grand opening event for the entire campus community the week of Sept. 10. We are working closely with our contractor and will keep the campus community updated regarding the opening date as soon as it is confirmed.

When the center opens, there will be a number of exciting new programs and services for students and employees. Please take a few minutes to review the policies for employees, spouses, dependents, students and guests.

Two important items to note:

  • Anyone entering the building will be required to have a valid George Fox University ID card; there will be no exceptions.
  • All employees, spouses, dependents, students and guests will be required to have a completed liability and release form on file. This form will be live on MyGFU soon, and information will be sent out with a link once the form is available.

We are excited to share this beautiful new facility with the campus community! Contact Rob Simpson, director of campus recreation (simpsonr@georgefox.edu) or Keith Schneider, assistant director of campus recreation (kschneid@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

CPR/First Aid-certified volunteers needed for home football games

Thursday, August 30th, 2018

Are you currently certified in First Aid and CPR? If so, we need volunteers to work and staff the medical First Aid tent during the home football games this fall!

Home game dates are Sept. 8, Oct, 6 and 20, and Nov. 10. Please contact Mark Stone at mstone@georgefox.edu if you can help out with some or all of these dates!

Spikeball and doubles tennis get intramurals season started

Wednesday, August 29th, 2018

Intramurals are kicking off next week! There are a lot of changes happening within intramurals, and we are very excited to get everything going.

We are starting off with Spikeball and doubles tennis. Spikeball will run Monday and Wednesday starting Sept. 3 at 7:30 p.m. on the quad. Doubles tennis will run Tuesday and Thursday starting Sept. 4 at 7:30 p.m. on the outdoor tennis courts. Both leagues are open for sign-ups in IMLeagues until Sunday at 6 p.m., so go find a team and sign up!

All intramural leagues and tournaments are open to faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students.

Contact Jordan Caddel (jcaddel15@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Make a donation to the Bruin Community Pantry on Serve Day

Wednesday, August 29th, 2018

Bruin Community Pantry will be collecting donations of non-perishable items on Serve Day (Wednesday, Sept. 12). A donation barrel will be set up in front of the Stevens Center all day.

Please bring your items with you in the morning. If you do not have any extra food in your pantry, please consider purchasing the items from our generous sponsor, Newberg’s Grocery Outlet!

Look for the barrel with the Bruin Community Pantry logo on the front. Also, check out our Facebook page for announcements.

Contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu for more information.

Get employee pricing at adidas Employee Store

Wednesday, August 29th, 2018

The adidas Employee Store is sharing employee discounts with all George Fox University staff, faculty, administrators and students. An access pass valid through Sept. 20 is available here. (Note: You must be logged into your George Fox email account to access this link).

If you have any questions, contact the adidas Employee Store at 971-234-8536 or the George Fox Employee Empowerment office at 503-554-2180.

Intramurals table set up tomorrow in front of Klages Center

Wednesday, August 29th, 2018

Tomorrow (Friday) some of the Hadlock Student Center staff will be at a table in front of the Klages Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to help you sign up for IMLeagues and get teams going for the upcoming sports.

If you have any questions or need help with something, then plan to stop by during that time. We will have the new sports schedules out for everyone to see as well as information on the weekend tournaments being held this week!

Hadlock Student Center: Important Update

Tuesday, August 28th, 2018

The opening of the Hadlock Student Center will be delayed, with an anticipated grand opening event for the entire campus community the week of Sept. 10. We are working closely with our contractor and will keep the campus community updated regarding the opening date as soon as it is confirmed.

When the center opens, there will be a number of exciting new programs and services for students and employees. Please take a few minutes to review the policies for employees, spouses, dependents, students and guests.

Two important items to note:

  • Anyone entering the building will be required to have a valid George Fox University ID card; there will be no exceptions.
  • All employees, spouses, dependents, students and guests will be required to have a completed liability and release form on file. This form will be live on MyGFU soon, and information will be sent out with a link once the form is available.

We are excited to share this beautiful new facility with the campus community! Contact Rob Simpson, director of campus recreation (simpsonr@georgefox.edu) or Keith Schneider, assistant director of campus recreation (kschneid@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Updated Wheeler Fitness Center hours

Tuesday, August 28th, 2018

We finally have updated Wheeler Fitness Center hours! We appreciate everyone’s patience as we have worked through delayed openings, closures and staffing shortages.

From Monday, Aug. 27, through Friday, Sept. 7, the fitness center space in Wheeler will remain open with limited hours to employees and students. Hours are as follows:

  • Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 8:30 to 11 p.m.
  • Tuesday/Thursday: 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 8:30 to 11 p.m.

Weekend hours for Saturday, Sept. 1, are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and hours for Sunday, Sept. 2, are 1 to 9 p.m.

All invited to Contemplative Worship on Thursdays this semester

Tuesday, August 28th, 2018

The university community is invited to join professor Paul Anderson and student Anastasia Reinhardt as they lead Contemplative Worship (or, unprogrammed worship after the manner of Friends) on Thursdays in Hoover 250. The gathering will meet each Thursday this semester from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m., and all are welcome.

The first five experiences will count for chapel elective credit if students desire. Our hope is that students develop spiritual sensitivity to the light of Christ within.

Contact Paul at panderso@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Water meter testing scheduled this morning in select locations

Monday, August 27th, 2018

The city of Newberg will be testing large water meters for accuracy this morning (Tuesday). During the test, which may last 15 to 30 minutes, the water flow may be reduced or it may be off completely.

Locations for testing – which may result in the water being off completely – are Wheeler, Hobson, Macy and Sutton. Wood-Mar’s meter will also be tested, but the water meter has a bypass, so the interruption in service may not be noticeable in Wood-Mar.

Judging from past experience, the water might look a little cloudy when it runs after the test. If you are concerned, run the faucets a bit to clear the line after testing. Air in the line will make the water look cloudy from the aeration, but the water is fine.

If you have any concerns, please contact the Plant Services office at ext. 2010.

AA meets on campus Wednesdays beginning Sept. 19

Monday, August 27th, 2018

Have you struggled with alcohol? Looking for some support? Feel free to attend the AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) meeting on campus. We meet each Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. during the fall and spring semesters in Roberts 128.

Our first meeting will be on Wednesday, Sept. 19. All George Fox students, staff, faculty and administrators are welcome to attend. There is no fee to participate.

Questions? Contact Gregg Lamm at gregg.lamm@gmail.com.