Mail services offers extended hours as school year begins

Wednesday, August 19th, 2015

With the start of school right around the corner, mail services will have special extended hours for students to receive their mail and packages:

  • Saturday, Aug. 29, 2-4 p.m.
  • During the first week of school, Aug. 31 – Sept. 4, 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The week of Sept. 7, mail services will return to its regular schedule of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Please have your student ID card and/or driver’s license with you when you come pick up your packages. A photo from your phones or tablets is not acceptable and your packages will not be handed over to you.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Richard Silver at 503-554-2551 or rsilver@georgefox.edu.

FoxTALE upgrade on Friday, Aug. 21

Tuesday, August 18th, 2015

FoxTALE will be unavailable on Friday, Aug. 21, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Pacific Time) for scheduled maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Pick up your lost and found items in security office

Tuesday, August 18th, 2015

Returning students, faculty, staff and summer student employees: If you lost anything from the last few weeks of April until now, please check the lost and found in the security office. All items not reunited with their original owners will be donated to charitable causes at end of day Friday, Sept 4.

If we have contacted you previously about items in the lost and found, please come and get them as soon as you return to campus.

Thanks!

Summer student employees: Staff parking lots now reserved for full-time employees

Tuesday, August 18th, 2015

Professional staff and faculty have returned to campus. Starting on Monday, Aug. 17, please park where your parking permit indicates (either by your residence or in the commuter lots).

Thank you in advance for your cooperation!

Please contact Nadine Kincaid (nkincaid@georgefox.edu) in security services if you have any questions.

Security Services Website

KFOX seeking hosts for 2015-16

Tuesday, August 18th, 2015

Do you want to host your own radio show on KFOX? KFOX is now looking for hosts for the 2015-16 school year!

If you are interested in hosting your own show live from the KFOX studio, send a brief summary of your show idea and how it is personal to you and/or interesting to the Fox community to Station Manager Matthew Johnson at mjohnson13@georgefox.edu.

Learn about becoming a counselor at Aug. 18 info meeting

Thursday, August 13th, 2015

Do you enjoy helping people? Have you considered a career as a school counselor, school psychologist, clinical mental health counselor, or couple and family systems counselor? Interested in trauma counseling or play therapy?

If so, then join an upcoming Graduate School of Counseling information meeting to learn about masters-level counseling programs offered at George Fox. Your bachelor’s degree does not need to be in psychology to apply.

An info meeting is scheduled from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 18, in Room 155A at the Portland Center. We will be joined by Dr. Rand Michael, associate professor and director of the marriage, couple and family counseling program at George Fox. Register online at this link or learn more about our programs at counseling.georgefox.edu.

Contact Joel Moore at jmoore@georgefox.edu or 503-554-6166 if you have questions or to schedule a one-on-one appointment.

Attention summer student employees – staff lots now reserved for full time employees

Thursday, August 13th, 2015

Professional staff and faculty return to campus on Monday, Aug. 17.

Starting on Monday, Aug. 17, please park where your parking permit indicates (either by your residence or in the commuter lots).

Thank you in advance for your cooperation!

Please contact Security Services if you have any questions.

Nadine Kincaid – nkincaid@georgefox.edu

Security Services Website

New canyon bridge construction closure information

Tuesday, August 11th, 2015

Please be advised that various parking lots and roads will be closed between Monday, Aug. 10 and Friday, Aug. 14. The greatest disturbances will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 12 between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. near Edwards Residence Hall, the Murdock Learning Resource Center and the Student Union Building. Please see the schedule below for the complete list of detours/closures that may affect you:

  • Monday, Aug. 10: No parking on Sherman Street or in the parking lot at the physical therapy wing of the Roberts Center (formerly the Villa Academic Center). This parking lot will be closed through Thursday, Aug. 13.
  • Tuesday, Aug. 11: The lower Le Shana Residence Hall parking lot will be closed through Thursday, Aug. 13. The access road behind Wheeler Sports Center will be closed during this time as well. Carlton Way and the associated parking spots behind the library will be closed in the afternoon between the tennis courts and the Klages loading dock.
  • Wednesday, Aug. 12: Carlton Way and associated parking spots will be closed for most of the day from the tennis courts to the Klages loading dock. All non-essential personnel will be held 200-500 feet back from the crane locations. Andersen Construction and George Fox personnel will be present on both sides of the canyon to help ensure spectator safety. The canyon will be closed on the north and south sides of the bridge for several days while the construction is completed in order to ensure a safe zone beneath the work. During the lift, Edwards will be evacuated and on lockdown. There will be brief evacuations of both the Murdock Learning Resource Center and Heacock Commons while the west segment of the bridge is moved from the Edwards lawn to the canyon at approximately 9 a.m.
  • Thursday, Aug. 13: Both cranes should demobilize from campus and all facilities will be returned to their normal use, with the exception of the canyon beneath the new bridge.

Building Evacuations:

The following buildings will be briefly evacuated for approximately 30 minutes sometime between 8:30-9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12. Andersen Construction and George Fox security personnel will notify the building supervisor when to evacuate, and when it is safe to reenter the following buildings:

  • Heacock Commons
  • Murdock Learning Resource Center
  • Minthorn Hall
  • Mail Services/Print Services/North Street Annex

Suggested Spectator Viewing Locations:

  • Behind the Murdock Learning Resource Center commons (after bridge is moved into canyon).
  • Behind the Roberts Center physical therapy building near the new dining hall site.
  • Between Barclay House and Coffin Hall.
  • On the track near the football scoreboard.

If you have any questions regarding these activities, please call Bryan Kasler at 971-806-5924 or Brad Barcroft at 541-207-4787.

Security closed for office business on Wednesday

Monday, August 10th, 2015

The Security office will be closed for most of the day Wednesday, Aug. 12 as we will be assisting with the bridge lift. You can still call 503-554-2090 in case of emergency, but we will be unable to assist with office tasks like vehicle registration, lost and found, unlocks and other similar business. Thank you in advance and we are sorry for the inconvenience.

Questions? Contact Nadine Kincaid at nkincaid@georgefox.edu.

Student Mail & Package forwarding has stopped!

Monday, August 10th, 2015

All mail is now being placed in your campus mailbox waiting for your return to campus.

All packages are being kept at Mail Services – waiting for you to claim them upon your arrival to campus. (If you live in the area, please come now and pick up the packages.)

Please spread the word as not everyone reads the Daily Bruin. Thanks for your help.

If you have questions, please email Linda Sartwell lsartwel@georgefox.edu

New canyon bridge construction closure information

Monday, August 10th, 2015

Please be advised that various parking lots and roads will be closed between Monday, Aug. 10 and Friday, Aug. 14. The greatest disturbances will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 12 between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. near Edwards Residence Hall, the Murdock Learning Resource Center and the Student Union Building. Please see the schedule below for the complete list of detours/closures that may affect you:

  • Monday, Aug. 10: No parking on Sherman Street or in the parking lot at the physical therapy wing of the Roberts Center (formerly the Villa Academic Center). This parking lot will be closed through Thursday, Aug. 13.
  • Tuesday, Aug. 11: The lower Le Shana Residence Hall parking lot will be closed through Thursday, Aug. 13. The access road behind Wheeler Sports Center will be closed during this time as well. Carlton Way and the associated parking spots behind the library will be closed in the afternoon between the tennis courts and the Klages loading dock.
  • Wednesday, Aug. 12: Carlton Way and associated parking spots will be closed for most of the day from the tennis courts to the Klages loading dock. All non-essential personnel will be held 200-500 feet back from the crane locations. Andersen Construction and George Fox personnel will be present on both sides of the canyon to help ensure spectator safety. The canyon will be closed on the north and south sides of the bridge for several days while the construction is completed in order to ensure a safe zone beneath the work. During the lift, Edwards will be evacuated and on lockdown. There will be brief evacuations of both the Murdock Learning Resource Center and Heacock Commons while the west segment of the bridge is moved from the Edwards lawn to the canyon at approximately 9 a.m.
  • Thursday, Aug. 13: Both cranes should demobilize from campus and all facilities will be returned to their normal use, with the exception of the canyon beneath the new bridge.

Building Evacuations:

The following buildings will be briefly evacuated for approximately 30 minutes sometime between 8:30-9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12. Andersen Construction and George Fox security personnel will notify the building supervisor when to evacuate, and when it is safe to reenter the following buildings:

  • Heacock Commons
  • Murdock Learning Resource Center
  • Minthorn Hall
  • Mail Services/Print Services/North Street Annex

Suggested Spectator Viewing Locations:

  • Behind the Murdock Learning Resource Center commons (after bridge is moved into canyon).
  • Behind the Roberts Center physical therapy building near the new dining hall site.
  • Between Barclay House and Coffin Hall.
  • On the track near the football scoreboard.

If you have any questions regarding these activities, please call Bryan Kasler at 971-806-5924 or Brad Barcroft at 541-207-4787.

New canyon bridge construction closure information

Sunday, August 9th, 2015

Please be advised that various parking lots and roads will be closed between Monday, Aug. 10 and Friday, Aug. 14. The greatest disturbances will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 12 between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. near Edwards Residence Hall, the Murdock Learning Resource Center and the Student Union Building. Please see the schedule below for the complete list of detours/closures that may affect you:

  • Monday, Aug. 10: No parking on Sherman Street or in the parking lot at the physical therapy wing of the Roberts Center (formerly the Villa Academic Center). This parking lot will be closed through Thursday, Aug. 13.
  • Tuesday, Aug. 11: The lower Le Shana Residence Hall parking lot will be closed through Thursday, Aug. 13. The access road behind Wheeler Sports Center will be closed during this time as well. Carlton Way and the associated parking spots behind the library will be closed in the afternoon between the tennis courts and the Klages loading dock.
  • Wednesday, Aug. 12: Carlton Way and associated parking spots will be closed for most of the day from the tennis courts to the Klages loading dock. All non-essential personnel will be held 200-500 feet back from the crane locations. Andersen Construction and George Fox personnel will be present on both sides of the canyon to help ensure spectator safety. The canyon will be closed on the north and south sides of the bridge for several days while the construction is completed in order to ensure a safe zone beneath the work. During the lift, Edwards will be evacuated and on lockdown. There will be brief evacuations of both the Murdock Learning Resource Center and Heacock Commons while the west segment of the bridge is moved from the Edwards lawn to the canyon at approximately 9 a.m.
  • Thursday, Aug. 13: Both cranes should demobilize from campus and all facilities will be returned to their normal use, with the exception of the canyon beneath the new bridge.

Building Evacuations:

The following buildings will be briefly evacuated for approximately 30 minutes sometime between 8:30-9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12. Andersen Construction and George Fox security personnel will notify the building supervisor when to evacuate, and when it is safe to reenter the following buildings:

  • Heacock Commons
  • Murdock Learning Resource Center
  • Minthorn Hall
  • Mail Services/Print Services/North Street Annex

Suggested Spectator Viewing Locations:

  • Behind the Murdock Learning Resource Center commons (after bridge is moved into canyon).
  • Behind the Roberts Center physical therapy building near the new dining hall site.
  • Between Barclay House and Coffin Hall.
  • On the track near the football scoreboard.

If you have any questions regarding these activities, please call Bryan Kasler at 971-806-5924 or Brad Barcroft at 541-207-4787.

Vehicle Registration Hints

Friday, August 7th, 2015

Students arriving early for fall sports, RA training, graduate orientation programs, Welcome Weekend, or staff training, here are some helpful hints regarding the new process for vehicle registration:

1. Remember to type in your campus post office box number or local address as the ‘mailing’ address when you register your vehicle so that it arrives to your campus address, rather than your home address.

2. Your permit will be written up as a package at Mail Services and you will be required to sign for it.

3. The link to register is now located in “GFU RESOURCES” at the bottom of the page in MYGFU.

4. You will need to sign in using your 7 digit GFU student ID. This ID is between the dashes on your ID card.

5. You will need your DMV registration card when you register your vehicle as you will need information found on your DMV registration in order to register your car at GFU.

6. Parking permits must be affixed to the exterior of your vehicle and must be clearly visible from the rear of the vehicle. Please do not place the new permit on any existing permit as it will affect it’s ability to stay adhered to the vehicle window.

Please allow 1-2 weeks after registering for your permit to be delivered to the address you indicated.

Questions? Have an unusual vehicle situation? Please contact Nadine Kincaid at 503-554-2090 or e-mail nkincaid@georgefox.edu.

COMMUTERS:
If you are registering more than one vehicle, please be sure to have the registration information for BOTH vehicles when you register. Both permits will be processed at the same time and sent in two different envelopes.

To read about the parking policies that are enforced at GFU, please check out this website:

http://www.georgefox.edu/offices/security/parking/index.html

Temporary position at Bruin Store

Thursday, August 6th, 2015

Do you enjoy working with people in a campus environment? Are you interested in working but can’t commit to full time work during the semester because of all your classes? Have some free time and just want to learn some new jobs skills? If that sounds like you, you should think about applying at the George Fox bookstore, the Bruin Store!

We are about to start recruiting temporary associates to work our busy back-to-school season. We are looking for individuals who possess a commitment to customer service, superior organization skills, are detail oriented and are able to multitask. We prefer candidates to have retail or cashiering experience, but are willing to train the right people.

Job requirements
– Minimum age: 18
– Superior customer service
– Professional appearance
– Strong work ethic
– Detail oriented
– Able to lift 50 lbs
– Able to work 15-40 hours per week between Aug. 17 and Sept. 11
– Ability to multitask

Preferred Qualifications
– Retail or cashier experience

As a highly valued associate, you will greet and assist customers, ring sales, stock shelves and help keep the store clean, neat and tidy.

Along with this opportunity to thrive, you’ll enjoy discounts on clothing and gifts. So what are you waiting for? Apply now by responding to this add and attaching a resume and cover letter in your response!

The bookstore will be conducting interviews through Aug. 13. Qualified applicants can expect to hear back from us by or before Aug. 14.

Apply at: http://www1.apply2jobs.com/folletthv/HVExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mhvExternal.showSearchInterface

New canyon bridge construction closure information

Thursday, August 6th, 2015

Please be advised that various parking lots and roads will be closed between Monday, Aug. 10 and Friday, Aug. 14. The greatest disturbances will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 12 between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. near Edwards Residence Hall, the Murdock Learning Resource Center and the Student Union Building. Please see the schedule below for the complete list of detours/closures that may affect you:

  • Monday, Aug. 10: No parking on Sherman Street or in the parking lot at the physical therapy wing of the Roberts Center (formerly the Villa Academic Center). This parking lot will be closed through Thursday, Aug. 13.
  • Tuesday, Aug. 11: The lower Le Shana Residence Hall parking lot will be closed through Thursday, Aug. 13. The access road behind Wheeler Sports Center will be closed during this time as well. Carlton Way and the associated parking spots behind the library will be closed in the afternoon between the tennis courts and the Klages loading dock.
  • Wednesday, Aug. 12: Carlton Way and associated parking spots will be closed for most of the day from the tennis courts to the Klages loading dock. All non-essential personnel will be held 200-500 feet back from the crane locations. Andersen Construction and George Fox personnel will be present on both sides of the canyon to help ensure spectator safety. The canyon will be closed on the north and south sides of the bridge for several days while the construction is completed in order to ensure a safe zone beneath the work. During the lift, Edwards will be evacuated and on lockdown. There will be brief evacuations of both the Murdock Learning Resource Center and Heacock Commons while the west segment of the bridge is moved from the Edwards lawn to the canyon at approximately 9 a.m.
  • Thursday, Aug. 13: Both cranes should demobilize from campus and all facilities will be returned to their normal use, with the exception of the canyon beneath the new bridge.

Building Evacuations:

The following buildings will be briefly evacuated for approximately 30 minutes sometime between 8:30-9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12. Andersen Construction and George Fox security personnel will notify the building supervisor when to evacuate, and when it is safe to reenter the following buildings:

  • Heacock Commons
  • Murdock Learning Resource Center
  • Minthorn Hall
  • Mail Services/Print Services/North Street Annex

Suggested Spectator Viewing Locations:

  • Behind the Murdock Learning Resource Center commons (after bridge is moved into canyon).
  • Behind the Roberts Center physical therapy building near the new dining hall site.
  • Between Barclay House and Coffin Hall.
  • On the track near the football scoreboard.

If you have any questions regarding these activities, please call Bryan Kasler at 971-806-5924 or Brad Barcroft at 541-207-4787.

 

Picnic lunches available from Bon Appetit

Thursday, August 6th, 2015

Bon Appetit is selling picnic style lunches out of the Groovy Bruin food cart on the quad through Aug. 14 while the Bruin Den is closed. Come on over between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. and customize a lunch from a variety of gourmet sandwiches, sides, beverages and desserts, all for just $6.75.

Questions? Contact Lisa Miles at lmiles@georgefox.edu.

Subscribe to TechTips

Thursday, August 6th, 2015

The IT department posts updates, how-tos and tips relevant to university supported software, including the Google Apps Suite, Microsoft Office, Windows 7, Apple OS, iOS and more.

To subscribe to the group TechTips: Hints, Tips and Updates from George Fox IT and receive posts by email, click on this link and then select “Join Group” (requires George Fox sign-in).

Questions? Contact Kandie Comfort at kcomfort@georgefox.edu.

Learn about becoming a counselor

Thursday, August 6th, 2015

Do you enjoy helping people? Have you considered a career as a school counselor, school psychologist, clinical mental health counselor, or couple and family systems counselor? Interested in trauma counseling or play therapy?

If so, then join an upcoming Graduate School of Counseling information meeting to learn about masters-level counseling programs offered at George Fox. Your bachelor’s degree does not need to be in psychology to apply.

An info meeting is scheduled from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 18, in Room 155A at the Portland Center. We will be joined by Dr. Rand Michael, associate professor and director of the marriage, couple and family counseling program at George Fox. Register online at this link or learn more about our programs at counseling.georgefox.edu.

Contact Joel Moore at jmoore@georgefox.edu or 503-554-6166 if you have questions or to schedule a one-on-one appointment.

Be courteous to Summer Visit Day guests when parking Friday

Wednesday, August 5th, 2015

Please help us welcome our summer visitors at Summer Visit Day on Friday, Aug. 7, by showing courtesy and parking somewhere other than the Hoover or Stevens parking lots.

Thank you,
– Undergraduate Admissions

Picnic lunches available from Bon Appetit

Tuesday, August 4th, 2015

Bon Appetit is selling picnic style lunches out of the Groovy Bruin van on the quad through August 14 while the Bruin Den is closed. Come on over between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. and customize a lunch from a variety of gourmet sandwiches, sides, dessert and beverages, all for just $6.75. Also, it’s still not too late to purchase a picnic punch card! For just $30 you get a card with five punches that can be redeemed for lunch during our picnic promotion, now through the 14th.

Questions? Contact Lisa Miles at lmiles@georgefox.edu.