Hadlock and Rental Center are open this week

Monday, January 3rd, 2022

Just a reminder that the Hadlock Student Center is open this week! The Rental Center is also open during this time. We have snowshoes, sleds, trekking poles, gaiters, traction spikes, and other winter equipment.

Here are our hours as we transition into the spring semester:

  • Jan. 3-7: (6 a.m. – 7 p.m.)
  • Jan. 8: Closed
  • Jan. 9: 2-8 p.m.
  • Jan. 10: Normal hours resume

Have questions? Please let us know by contacting AJ Heil at aheil@georgefox.edu.

Check out Plant Services’ spring semester job opportunities

Monday, January 3rd, 2022

Are you ready to earn some money? Plant Services has openings in its spring semester crews. There are two openings in carpentry, and several openings in our grounds crew. Enrolled students can apply in Handshake for this opportunity!

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

Free healthcare workers wellness summit set for Friday via Zoom

Monday, January 3rd, 2022

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.

Mail Services offers temporary parking spaces during business hours

Sunday, January 2nd, 2022

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.

Jan. 3 payment due date and financial aid disbursement information

Sunday, January 2nd, 2022

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.

Register for College Success Practices class

Sunday, January 2nd, 2022

Do you miss deadlines, have difficulty prioritizing, or have trouble starting tasks? Do you lose focus, lose track of time, or just plain lose things? Is this negatively impacting your academics?

If can relate, join CPAS 285 College Success Practices, a one-credit course designed specifically for neurodivergent students. We will explore ways to succeed in college, with an emphasis placed on individual learning plans and strategies as well as reframing what success looks like for you.

Through this class you should be able to better self-identify problem areas in your study habits and make steps toward improving your academics.

Email das@georgefox.edu to be added to this class. Space is limited, so contact us soon! The class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30 to 2:20 p.m.

Contact Andrea Byerley at abyerley@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Join College Success Practices class to help you succeed

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2021

Do you miss deadlines, have difficulty prioritizing, or have trouble starting tasks? Do you lose focus, lose track of time, or just plain lose things? Is this negatively impacting your academics?

If can relate, join CPAS 285 College Success Practices, a one-credit course designed specifically for neurodivergent students. We will explore ways to succeed in college, with an emphasis placed on individual learning plans and strategies as well as reframing what success looks like for you.

Through this class you should be able to better self-identify problem areas in your study habits and make steps toward improving your academics.

Email das@georgefox.edu to be added to this class. Space is limited, so contact us soon! The class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30 to 2:20 p.m.

Contact Andrea Byerley at abyerley@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Important student accounts payment info

Monday, December 20th, 2021

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 offers temporary parking spaces during business hours

Sunday, December 19th, 2021

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.

Important financial aid tasks to complete over winter break

Sunday, December 19th, 2021

You did it – you made it through fall semester! Winter break is a great time to relax and reset as you enjoy time with your families celebrating the holidays. However, we would encourage you to take advantage of the slowed pace to get some important items checked off your financial aid to-do list!

  • Complete the Donor-Funded Scholarships Application (traditional undergraduate)
    Found under “Student Resources” in MyGeorgeFox
    Due Feb. 11, 2022
  • Complete the OSAC State Scholarships Application (Oregon residents)
    Due March 1, 2022
  • Apply for External Scholarships
    Check out our Scholarship Resource Center videos for ideas on where to look!
  • Complete the 2022-23 FAFSA
    Complete by Feb. 1, 2022
  • Complete any Missing Financial Aid Documents
    Check your MyGeorgeFox “To-Do List”

Our financial aid office is here to help you, even while you’re on break. While university offices will be closed from Dec. 24 through Jan. 2, we are ready to assist you upon our return. In the meantime, our website has answers to many common questions.

Questions about scholarships? Reach out to our Scholarship Resource Center. Questions about the FAFSA and additional financial aid? Reach out to your financial aid counselor. We’re here to help!

Have a wonderful break!
The Financial Aid Office

Some Christmas break safety reminders from the CPS office

Sunday, December 19th, 2021

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:

  • Call for escorts if feeling unsure or unsafe
  • Report suspicious activity
  • Don’t warm your vehicle and leave it unattended
  • Do not block doorways
  • Travel with a friend
  • Let someone know your route and ETA if traveling far distances
  • Make sure your vehicle is ready for travel (ie, gas, oil, tires, wipers all checked)

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.

Free healthcare workers wellness summit set for Jan. 7 via Zoom

Sunday, December 19th, 2021

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.

City of Newberg offers emergency alert system

Thursday, December 16th, 2021

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.

Important financial aid tasks to complete over winter break

Thursday, December 16th, 2021

You did it – you made it through fall semester! Winter break is a great time to relax and reset as you enjoy time with your families celebrating the holidays. However, we would encourage you to take advantage of the slowed pace to get some important items checked off your financial aid to-do list!

  • Complete the Donor-Funded Scholarships Application (traditional undergraduate)
    Found under “Student Resources” in MyGeorgeFox
    Due Feb. 11, 2022
  • Complete the OSAC State Scholarships Application (Oregon residents)
    Due March 1, 2022
  • Apply for External Scholarships
    Check out our Scholarship Resource Center videos for ideas on where to look!
  • Complete the 2022-23 FAFSA
    Complete by Feb. 1, 2022
  • Complete any Missing Financial Aid Documents
    Check your MyGeorgeFox “To-Do List”

Our financial aid office is here to help you, even while you’re on break. While university offices will be closed from Dec. 24 through Jan. 2, we are ready to assist you upon our return. In the meantime, our website has answers to many common questions.

Questions about scholarships? Reach out to our Scholarship Resource Center. Questions about the FAFSA and additional financial aid? Reach out to your financial aid counselor. We’re here to help!

Have a wonderful break!
The Financial Aid Office

Reminder: SpiL chapel credits are due tonight

Thursday, December 16th, 2021

Just a friendly reminder that all SpiL (chapel) credits are due tonight (Friday) by 11:59 p.m. in the iAttended app. Please contact spirituallife@georgefox.edu with any questions. Thanks!

Maker Hub’s Tool Tip Friday: High-Speed Camera

Thursday, December 16th, 2021

Did you know that the Maker Hub has a high-speed camera? Our Chronos high-speed camera is located in “The Vault” and is perfect for recording a video with very high frame rates. It allows you to capture events that are too fast to be seen with the naked eye, allowing these events to be seen in slow motion and studied in detail.

Videos can be saved in RAW, CinemaDNG, or H.264 codecs. For more information, check out the Maker Hub’s Wiki page, and check out this video for examples!

The Maker Hub exists as a resource and creative outlet for the entire George Fox community (yes, including non-engineers!). We are looking for student aces. A student ace is simply an expert on a piece of equipment who helps train other students on the usage of that equipment and gains extra privileges within the Maker Hub.

Please email makerhub@georgefox.edu if you would like to get connected or have any questions.

Hadlock posts winter break hours

Wednesday, December 15th, 2021

The Hadlock Student Center will have modified hours during winter break.

Here are our hours and closures:

  • Dec. 18-19: Closed
  • Dec. 20-23: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Dec. 24 to Jan. 2: Closed
  • Jan. 3-7: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Jan. 8: Closed
  • Jan. 9: 2 to 8 p.m.
  • Jan. 10: Normal hours resume

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.

Familiarize yourself with face-covering policy on all campuses

Tuesday, December 14th, 2021

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:

  • All indoor public campus spaces (e.g., classrooms, offices, hallways, meeting rooms, etc.) unless the individual is alone in an individual private workspace defined by OHA as an indoor space within a public or private workplace used for work by one individual at a time. It must be enclosed on all sides with walls from floor to ceiling and with a closed door. Note: Face coverings are required in all cubicle and open workspaces.
  • In the Bruin Den, Canyon Commons or Bridge Cafe you may remove your face covering ONLY if you are actively eating.

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).

Check out Plant Services’ spring semester job opportunities

Tuesday, December 14th, 2021

Ready to earn some money? Plant Services has openings in its spring semester crews for both carpentry and grounds. Enrolled students can apply in Handshake for this opportunity!

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

Are you leaving your vehicle on campus over Christmas break?

Tuesday, December 14th, 2021

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.