Students: Please don’t forget to lock your time sheet

Tuesday, December 13th, 2016

Please be sure to log into your time sheet to lock your December hours, before you head out of town. Failure to lock your time sheet will cause a delay in your January payroll. Be safe and enjoy your time off!

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

Music department still has Christmas trees for sale

Tuesday, December 13th, 2016

Do you want a Christmas tree? Please come check out the trees in front of Ross. If interested in purchasing a tree, please see Debbie Hawblitzel in the music office (Ross 201). The cost is $10.

Interested in taking a choir class? Contact Danielle Warner

Tuesday, December 13th, 2016

Are you interested in taking a choir class in the spring? Please let Danielle Warner know by emailing her at dwarner@georgefox.edu.

Roommate Wanted

Tuesday, December 13th, 2016

We’re looking for a roommate for the duration of spring semester (January through June). Full bedroom with attached bathroom and closet located in a spacious townhouse behind Fred Meyer here in Newberg. Two current George Fox students, with two graduates, living in the upstairs rooms. Common areas include full kitchen, living and dining room. Must be quiet, clean, and not allergic to cats.

We’re asking $550 per month. High-speed internet, utilities (garbage, sewer, water, electricity) and washer/dryer included. Contact McKayla Phillips at mphillips13@georgefox.edu if you are interested.

Pick up your lost and found items at security office by this Friday

Tuesday, December 13th, 2016

The lost and found is again bulging, and all items not reunited with their owners by 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 16, will be donated to charitable causes on Monday, Dec. 19.

Please stop by the security office during office hours to look for your lost items! If you have found items and have yet to turn them in to security, please do that at your earliest convenience.

Thanks!
– Nadine Kincaid (nkincaid@georgefox.edu)

Sell your textbooks back to the Bruin Store this week

Tuesday, December 13th, 2016

Want some extra cash this Christmas break? Sell your textbooks back to the Bruin Store and get cash today! We are buying back textbooks from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day this week.

Also, go to georgefoxshop.com to order your spring textbooks now. Just choose the in-store pick-up option and we’ll have them ready for when you arrive back on campus in January.

Contact Michael Simmons (msimmons@georgefox.edu) if you have any questions.

Go Bruins!

Christmas trees on sale through music department

Monday, December 12th, 2016

Do you want a Christmas tree? Please come check out the trees in front of Ross. If interested in purchasing a tree, please see Debbie Hawblitzel in the music office (Ross 201). The cost is $10.

Interested in taking a choir class? Contact Danielle Warner

Monday, December 12th, 2016

Are you interested in taking a choir class in the spring? Please let Danielle Warner know by emailing her at dwarner@georgefox.edu.

Accounts Payable Holiday Schedule

Monday, December 12th, 2016

With the holidays quickly approaching, the finance department would like to bring to your attention the schedule for processing check requests and expense reimbursement requests to accommodate the short holiday weeks.

Please refer to the Forms page on the finance department website to view the Accounts Payable Holiday Payment Processing Schedule.

Happy Holidays!
– The Finance Team

Musical theatre students take Wood-Mar stage tonight

Monday, December 12th, 2016

Please come support students of the fall 2016 Musical Theater Performance Class at their final showcase tonight (Tuesday) at 6  p.m. in Wood-Mar Auditorium!

Group songs, duets and solos will be performed from well-known musicals such as Jekyll and Hyde, Hairspray, Phantom of the Opera, The Secret Garden and several more. Gary Skye is our talented accompanist.

The event is free to attend. If you have questions, please contact Jennifer Davies at jdavies@georgefox.edu.

Study Abroad Application Reminder

Monday, December 12th, 2016

Are you applying to study abroad in the 2017-18 school year?

The deadline for the application is Friday, Jan. 13, 2017; however, remember to start the process before Christmas break! The signature form and the medical form alone can take a few days to complete, so we recommend starting now. Also be aware that the faculty reference form needs to be done by Jan. 13, so be sure to get that to the faculty member as soon as possible.

These last few weeks can be crazy, but get started now! Feel free to stop by the Center for Study Abroad (in Lemmons 9) if you have any questions.

Roommate Wanted

Monday, December 12th, 2016

We’re looking for a roommate for the duration of spring semester (January through June). Full bedroom with attached bathroom and closet located in a spacious townhouse behind Fred Meyer here in Newberg. Two current George Fox students, with two graduates, living in the upstairs rooms. Common areas include full kitchen, living and dining room. Must be quiet, clean, and not allergic to cats.

We’re asking $550 per month. High-speed internet, utilities (garbage, sewer, water, electricity) and washer/dryer included. Contact McKayla Phillips at mphillips13@georgefox.edu if you are interested.

Come see theatre’s ‘Ten! Ten! Ten!’ play festival tonight in Wood-Mar

Sunday, December 11th, 2016

Come see the theatre department’s 10-minute play festival, “Ten! Ten! Ten!” at 10:10 p.m. tonight (Monday) in Wood-Mar Auditorium. Cost is $2 to get in the door to see all six shows. We hope to see you there!

Important information about meal plans for the spring 2017 semester

Sunday, December 11th, 2016

Students who are eligible to change their meal plan may do so starting Wednesday, Dec. 28. Please note: All your grades must be entered in MyGFU in order for your eligibility to be registered in the Meal Plan Form.

The final deadline for ALL meal plan changes is Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. Students eligible to do so can make changes in their MyGFU account through Friday, Jan. 13, 2017. After Jan. 13, students will need to contact the student life office to make any changes through Jan. 20.

Please contact Jere Witherspoon (jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2316) in the student life office if you have any questions regarding the meal plan. Please include your student ID number when making an inquiry about your plan.

Swing by library today to enjoy Christmas treats

Sunday, December 11th, 2016

The big day has arrived! Join the Christmas celebration at the library’s annual Wassail Party today (Monday) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please take a break and join us in the MLRC multi-purpose room for snacks, wassail and coffee. It’s our treat to you!

Questions? Contact Susan Richie (srichie@georgefox.edu).

Bruin Store offers to buy back your books this week

Sunday, December 11th, 2016

It’s “Study Day” but it’s also the first day of textbook buyback at the Bruin Store! We will be giving cash for books from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today (Monday) and the rest of the week. Come early to get the most for your books!

Remember textbook rentals are due back by 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 16. Please email 1478mgr@follett.com if you have more questions.

Thank you and Go Bruins!

ARC has hours during finals week

Sunday, December 11th, 2016

The Academic Resource Center has opened up hours during the first two days of finals week. On Dead Day today (Monday), students can make appointments from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Tuesday, there are also some available spots.

If you need to meet on Wednesday or Thursday, please email the ARC (the_arc@georgefox.edu) and someone will get back to you.

Join us for Christmas dinner buffet in Canyon Commons Wednesday

Sunday, December 11th, 2016

Bon Appetit is serving our annual Christmas buffet dinner in the dining room on Wednesday, Dec. 14, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. We’d like to invite employees and commuter students to join in our celebration.

We will have a carving station, a variety of salads and side dishes, and festive holiday desserts and beverages, all for just $12 per person ($10 for children).

Fitness Center posts Christmas break hours

Sunday, December 11th, 2016

The Wheeler Fitness Center will remain open over Christmas break for the following hours:

  • Monday-Saturday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Closed Sundays
  • Closed Dec. 24-28
  • Closed Dec. 31

Have a wonderful break!

Come support musical theatre students tomorrow night

Sunday, December 11th, 2016

Please come support students of the fall 2016 Musical Theater Performance Class at their final showcase tomorrow (Tuesday) at 6  p.m. in Wood-Mar Auditorium!

Group songs, duets and solos will be performed from well-known musicals such as Jekyll and Hyde, Hairspray, Phantom of the Opera, The Secret Garden and several more. Gary Skye is our talented accompanist.

The event is free to attend. If you have questions, please contact Jennifer Davies at jdavies@georgefox.edu.