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Are you a social media maven? An Instagram aficionado? A TikTok virtuoso? The university’s Marketing Communications team has an opening for a student to help us deliver engaging, authentic and effective messages to our audience on a wide variety of social media platforms!

The ideal candidate will be responsible, enthusiastic and have lots of great ideas. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in marketing, PR, journalism or a related career, or who just love the thrill of engaging thousands of people with a great post.

While not required, candidates who can also demonstrate basic video editing skills will move to the top of our list. We look forward to hearing from you! Apply here.

Questions? Contact Jeremy Lloyd (jlloyd@georgefox.edu). 

Following are some refund tips from the Office of Student Accounts.

Tip #1: Have you granted ‘Financial Aid Permission?’

If you have not completed a “Financial Aid T4 Permission Form,” please understand that federal funds cannot pay course fees and fines without your permission. This may result in an unpaid charge and a credit balance at the same time. When that happens, we have to audit the account to be sure the refund is valid. That takes time and slows down refunds significantly. 

To grant “permission,” please sign into My.GeorgeFox.edu and go to your task tile, or follow the steps at this link. The federal rule is that you complete this before your financial aid disburses.

If your loans have already disbursed for the semester, you will need to complete two steps: 1. Complete the form, and 2. Email studentaccountrefunds@georgefox.edu this week to authorize us to pre-date the effective date of your permission form.

Tip #2: Session Start Dates Impact Refund Timing

If your first session this spring begins after Jan 19, your aid disbursement will be delayed until at least 10 days prior to session start, resulting in a refund delay. Please do everything else you can to help us expedite your refunds. (Click link and scroll down to “Refunds”.)

Tip #3: Participation in Student Account Direct Deposit is now Mandatory!

If you have not signed up for Student Account Direct Deposit (DD), you must do so immediately.  (Employment and Student Accounts DD enrollments are two entirely separate processes.)

Please sign into My.GeorgeFox.edu and go to your task tile to complete this requirement. Failure to do so will result in refund delays.

Questions? Contact Marcy Nielsen at mnielsen@georgefox.edu.

The university’s Performing Arts Department invites you to join us for a special online production of Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol, an audio show presented like an old-time radio drama.

This delightful digital file for your ears (there is no visual component to it) is available at your convenience now through Sunday, Dec. 27. Students and employees of the university are entitled to one complimentary ticket, available by contacting Kathy Harris at kharris@georgefox.edu.

Here are ticket instructions:

• Once you purchase your ticket at this link, you will be sent an access code and a link to the online audio file. Watch for the link in your email from ShowTix4U.
• Your access code can be used for a 48-hour “listening window” anytime through Dec. 27. The app allows you to rewind at any time and to listen to it as often as you’d like during your 48-hour window. Note: You will have 48 hours to listen to the production once you open the link.

For more information about the show, visit the theatre department’s website.

Now is the perfect time to submit your application for our donor-funded scholarships, available to all traditional undergraduate students! You can access the application through Student Resources in your MyGeorgeFox portal.

Our donor-funded scholarships range from $500 to $15,000! They have a variety of criteria, from academic major and grade level, to background and financial need. Once your application and essay are submitted, you are put in the running for the scholarships you qualify for. It’s that easy!

If you’re looking for a way to fill the gap for the 2021-22 academic year, this is a great opportunity! There’s no better time than during the holiday break to settle down and complete some scholarship applications.

Deadlines and dates to remember:

• Wednesday, Feb. 17: Application closes
• Friday, Feb. 19: Letters of Recommendation due (when applicable)

Questions? Contact Soren Sweet at ssweet@georgefox.edu.

Spring semester 2021 is less than one month away! As you make plans to pay for spring, sometimes your financial aid may not look as you expect.

If your anticipated aid on your MyGeorgeFox Financial Account tile is less than you expected, or some aid isn’t displaying on your Student Accounts invoice under Pending Aid, here are a few common reasons:

• You are not fully enrolled, enrolled full time, or are on the wait list for one or more courses. You must be enrolled full time for institutional aid, and at least half time for federal aid.
• You have some missing documents to complete. Check your MyGeorgeFox to-do list for any outstanding documents.
• If you have a private loan, the funds may have not yet arrived. Once the funds arrive, your pending aid will be updated to reflect this amount.

If you have any questions, let us know!

George Fox Financial Aid
fa@georgefox.edu | 503-554-2302

The university’s Performing Arts Department invites you to join us for a special online production of Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol, an audio show presented like an old-time radio drama.

This delightful digital file for your ears (there is no visual component to it) is available at your convenience now through Sunday, Dec. 27. Students and employees of the university are entitled to one complimentary ticket, available by contacting Kathy Harris at kharris@georgefox.edu.

Here are ticket instructions:

• Once you purchase your ticket at this link, you will be sent an access code and a link to the online audio file. Watch for the link in your email from ShowTix4U.
• Your access code can be used for a 48-hour “listening window” anytime through Dec. 27. The app allows you to rewind at any time and to listen to it as often as you’d like during your 48-hour window. Note: You will have 48 hours to listen to the production once you open the link.

For more information about the show, visit the theatre department’s website.

RA and AAC applications will be available and open to undergraduate students on Monday, Jan. 4, online. For the application and more resources and information, visit this link.

Hope to see you apply in January! Questions? Contact Kristina Van Der Eems (kvandereems@georgefox.edu).

Are you a social media maven? An Instagram aficionado? A TikTok virtuoso? The university’s Marketing Communications team has an opening for a student to help us deliver engaging, authentic and effective messages to our audience on a wide variety of social media platforms!

The ideal candidate will be responsible, enthusiastic and have lots of great ideas. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in marketing, PR, journalism or a related career, or who just love the thrill of engaging thousands of people with a great post.

While not required, candidates who can also demonstrate basic video editing skills will move to the top of our list. We look forward to hearing from you! Apply here.

Questions? Contact Jeremy Lloyd (jlloyd@georgefox.edu). 

FoxTALE will be unavailable today (Monday) from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Pacific Time) for scheduled maintenance and upgrade. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Questions? Email servicedesk@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2569.

Following are some refund tips from the Office of Student Accounts.

Tip #1: Have you granted ‘Financial Aid Permission?’

If you have not completed a “Financial Aid T4 Permission Form,” please understand that federal funds cannot pay course fees and fines without your permission. This may result in an unpaid charge and a credit balance at the same time. When that happens, we have to audit the account to be sure the refund is valid. That takes time and slows down refunds significantly. 

To grant “permission,” please sign into My.GeorgeFox.edu and go to your task tile, or follow the steps at this link. The federal rule is that you complete this before your financial aid disburses.

If your loans have already disbursed for the semester, you will need to complete two steps: 1. Complete the form, and 2. Email studentaccountrefunds@georgefox.edu this week to authorize us to pre-date the effective date of your permission form.

Tip #2: Session Start Dates Impact Refund Timing

If your first session this spring begins after Jan 19, your aid disbursement will be delayed until at least 10 days prior to session start, resulting in a refund delay. Please do everything else you can to help us expedite your refunds. (Click link and scroll down to “Refunds”.)

Tip #3: Participation in Student Account Direct Deposit is now Mandatory!

If you have not signed up for Student Account Direct Deposit (DD), you must do so immediately.  (Employment and Student Accounts DD enrollments are two entirely separate processes.)

Please sign into My.GeorgeFox.edu and go to your task tile to complete this requirement. Failure to do so will result in refund delays.

Questions? Contact Marcy Nielsen at mnielsen@georgefox.edu.

Happy holidays from the Office of Student Accounts! Although our office will be closed Thursday, Dec. 24, through Jan. 3, 2021, you can still make payments online through My.GeorgeFox.edu.

If you are mailing in a payment that you want processed prior to the 24th, please be sure it reaches our Newberg office by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 22. After that, your payment will be processed when we return on Jan. 4, 2021. 

Questions? Write Jenny Getsinger at jgetsing@georgefox.edu.

FoxTALE will be unavailable this Monday, Dec. 21, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Pacific Time) for scheduled maintenance and upgrade. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Questions? Email servicedesk@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2569.

Introducing Megan Anna Neff, a psychology intern at George Fox who is now working with the IDEA Center to provide students with extra support and skills to help with managing stress, depression, aloneness, or anxiety.

Megan writes: “I have a master’s degree in clinical psychology, and am in my final year of doctoral training. I also have a master of divinity. If you’d like to incorporate spiritual issues or concerns into your therapy, we can certainly do that. I’m available to help you explore questions like these:

• What do I do with the anxiety and worry?
• How do I cope with the stress of transitions and life?
• How do I cope with COVID stress? 
• I want to explore my purpose and calling.
• How do I navigate relationship concerns?
• How do I work through grief and trauma?
• What do I do with racial trauma?
• I want to learn more about who I am.”

To make an appointment with Megan Anna, schedule it through Handshake and search for her name, or select “Mental Health Counseling.” All appointments are virtual and confidential.

Questions? Contact Wendy Flint at wflint@georgefox.edu.

Are you a social media maven? An Instagram aficionado? A TikTok virtuoso? The university’s Marketing Communications team has an opening for a student to help us deliver engaging, authentic and effective messages to our audience on a wide variety of social media platforms!

The ideal candidate will be responsible, enthusiastic and have lots of great ideas. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in marketing, PR, journalism or a related career, or who just love the thrill of engaging thousands of people with a great post.

While not required, candidates who can also demonstrate basic video editing skills will move to the top of our list. We look forward to hearing from you! Apply here.

Questions? Contact Jeremy Lloyd (jlloyd@georgefox.edu). 

Paul Anderson, professor of biblical and Quaker studies, will make a PowerPoint Zoom presentation, “Illuminating Advent with The Saint John’s Bible,” at the Reedwood Forum tonight (Wednesday) from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Pastor Mark Condo, the event will be available at this link (Password: “RFCLive”).

The beautiful artwork of The Saint John’s Bible will be featured, including a focus on the biblical texts anticipating the joy of Christmas. All are welcome!

Contact Paul Anderson (panderso@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Tomorrow (Thursday), a state-required test of the elevator and fire systems in the Stevens Center, EHS, Hoover, Murdock Library, Ross, Bauman, Duke Athletic Center, Gulley and Le Shana halls will take place.

During the elevator test, the elevator will not be operational. During the fire systems test, the lights will strobe and the horns will sound intermittently for a minimum of 30 minutes and a maximum of an hour and a half. During the testing, the buildings will need to be empty, as the fire safety system will be offline.

If you plan to be inside these buildings that day and wish to be notified when the testing will begin, please contact Plant Services at plantservices@georgefox.edu with your phone number and email and we can contact you. 

Unfortunately, we will only be able to provide a 15-minute advanced notice before you will need to vacate the buildings. Thank you for your patience as we conduct these vital tests.

Have you thought about doing a global internship or studying abroad? Living and Learning Study Abroad is hosting several virtual sessions regarding studying at their programs in Ecuador and Italy, as well as global virtual internships. Interested participants will need to click the registration link ahead of time to join. 

Global Virtual Internship Session 
Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, 11 a.m.
Register here 

Ecuador Semester Session 
Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, 11 a.m.
Register here

Italy Semester Session
Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, 11 a.m.
Register here

Questions? Contact Lynn Scott in the Center for Study Abroad (lscott@georgefox.edu).

Paul Anderson, professor of biblical and Quaker studies, will make a PowerPoint Zoom presentation, “Illuminating Advent with The Saint John’s Bible,” at the Reedwood Forum tomorrow (Wednesday) from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Pastor Mark Condo, the event will be available at this link (Password: “RFCLive”).

The beautiful artwork of The Saint John’s Bible will be featured, including a focus on the biblical texts anticipating the joy of Christmas. All are welcome!

Contact Paul Anderson (panderso@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Tomorrow (Tuesday), the construction project currently blocking the north entrance to the Hoover/Wood-Mar parking lot will greatly expand. The university has granted permission for crews to use the Stevens Center parking lot for their pipe installation project.

In addition to the currently blocked entrance to the Hoover/Wood-Mar parking lot, both entrances to the Stevens Center parking lot will be blocked. You are welcome to park in the River Street lot, the Pennington lot, or along the south side of Sheridan Street.

The installation of pipe along Sherman Street should be completed by the end of the day, so the parking lot closure only applies to Tuesday.  In addition, Meridian Street will be closed for at least one hour during the day.

We expect the parking lots and entrances to be open again the following day. Thank you for your patience!

The Office for Spiritual Life invites the George Fox community to observe the Advent season with our 2020 Advent Reader.

This year’s reader includes Bible passages along with music selections created by students in the George Fox music program. We pray you have a blessed Advent season as your prepare your hearts for the celebration of Jesus’ birth.