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.
With the Christmas season upon us, many will take advantage of the phone deals being offered. If you get a new phone, here is what you need to know so you don’t lose access to your George Fox email, Canvas, Zoom or other apps that use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
If you only use Okta Verify (soon to be required for VPN) or Google Authenticator, the app will transfer to your new phone but not the settings.
Before purchasing a new phone, make sure that you have one of the following methods also set up:
You can have multiple methods active at the same time. To learn more, read this Multi-Factor Authentication: Set up a Second Authentication Method document.
You will not be able to use Okta Verify or Google Authenticator until you go through the setup process again. Here are the directions to set up Okta Verify and/or Google Authenticator when you have a second method set up.
If you got a new phone and activated it without SMS or Voice Call setup, you must contact the Service Desk.
Questions regarding MFA? Contact the Service Desk at servicedesk@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2569.
The Finance office will be closed Dec. 24 through Jan. 2 for Christmas break. Deposits that need to have a December 2021 date must be brought to our office no later than 10 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 23. If it arrives later, it will go into a deposit for January 2022.
Please look around your desks and file cabinets to see if there are any lingering items that need to go to the bank. If you are taking extra time off during the Christmas/New Year holiday, please send your deposits over before you leave.
If you have any questions about deposits, please contact Heather Groenlund at ext. 2173. Thank you, and have a very Merry Christmas!
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.
Have a December birthday? The Office of the Provost would like to wish you a very Happy Birthday!
If you have a birthday in December, please stop by the academic affairs office on the second floor of Hoover (HVR 230) today (Friday) between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to pick up your birthday treat. Portland Center employees may pick up their treat at the front desk.
Questions? Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.
Join your colleagues for this afternoon’s all-employee meeting from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons. For those who cannot attend in person, a livestream is available at this link.
Have a December birthday? The Office of the Provost would like to wish you a very Happy Birthday!
If you have a birthday in December, please stop by the academic affairs office on the second floor of Hoover (HVR 230) today (Thursday) or tomorrow between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to pick up your birthday treat. Portland Center employees may pick up their treat at the front desk.
Questions? Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.
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:
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).
We challenge you to choose joy today.
Practice joy.
Know joy.
It’s possible to experience it even in difficult times. Be inspired to seek joy and live it here and now.
Be well.
Questions? Contact Human Resources at hr@georgefox.edu.
The Finance office will be closed Dec. 24 through Jan. 2 for Christmas break. Deposits that need to have a December 2021 date must be brought to our office no later than 10 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 23. If it arrives later, it will go into a deposit for January 2022.
Please look around your desks and file cabinets to see if there are any lingering items that need to go to the bank. If you are taking extra time off during the Christmas/New Year holiday, please send your deposits over before you leave.
If you have any questions about deposits, please contact Heather Groenlund at ext. 2173. Thank you, and have a very Merry Christmas!
Due to the low staffing at the Portland Center, Mail Services is encouraging you to have your packages delivered to the Newberg campus. They will then be brought to you by the campus courier on Tuesday and Thursday. Please use the following shipping address: 414 N. Meridian St., Newberg, OR 97132.
If you have any questions, please contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.
Have a December birthday? The Office of the Provost would like to wish you a very Happy Birthday!
If you have a birthday in December, please stop by the academic affairs office on the second floor of Hoover (HVR 230) tomorrow (Thursday)Â or Friday, Dec. 17, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to pick up your birthday treat. Portland Center employees may pick up their treat at the front desk.
Questions? Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.
Join your colleagues at the next all-employee meeting, set from 3 to 4:30 p.m. this Thursday, Dec. 16, in Canyon Commons. For those who cannot attend in person, a livestream is available at this link.
All requests for payment received by 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 20, will be ready at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 23. All requests for payment received Dec. 21 through Dec. 23 by 5 p.m. will be ready at 8 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 7.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Questions? Contact Melodee Powers at mpowers@georgefox.edu.
The academic affairs office is still in need of several ushers for the graduate midyear commencement ceremony next Saturday, Dec. 18, at 3 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium. It’s an exciting time for our graduates, and a great way to celebrate with their families as they watch their graduates walk across the stage and receive their master’s or doctoral degree!
The time commitment is from 1:30 to about 4:30 p.m. Those who volunteer can choose to receive a tangible gift of $50 or three hours of time off (with supervisory approval). Please consider volunteering in this important way! We can’t do it without you!
If you are available and willing to help out, please contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu as soon as possible.
Thank you!
The Finance office will be closed Dec. 24 through Jan. 2 for Christmas break. Deposits that need to have a December 2021 date must be brought to our office no later than 10 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 23. If it arrives later, it will go into a deposit for January 2022.
Please look around your desks and file cabinets to see if there are any lingering items that need to go to the bank. If you are taking extra time off during the Christmas/New Year holiday, please send your deposits over before you leave.
If you have any questions about deposits, please contact Heather Groenlund at ext. 2173. Thank you, and have a very Merry Christmas!
Join us as we celebrate the Savior’s birth! Employees and their families are invited to the Bakers’ annual Christmas Open House from 3:30 to 5 p.m. this Sunday, Dec. 12, in Canyon Commons 101-103. Join us for a bowl of chili and holiday sweets.
If you have questions, please contact Michelle Dawson at mdawson@georgefox.edu.
All requests for payment received by 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 20, will be ready at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 23. All requests for payment received Dec. 21 through Dec. 23 by 5 p.m. will be ready at 8 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 7.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Questions? Contact Melodee Powers at mpowers@georgefox.edu.
With the Christmas season upon us, many will take advantage of the phone deals being offered. If you get a new phone, here is what you need to know so you don’t lose access to your George Fox email, Canvas, Zoom or other apps that use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
If you only use Okta Verify (soon to be required for VPN) or Google Authenticator, the app will transfer to your new phone but not the settings.
Before purchasing a new phone, make sure that you have one of the following methods also set up:
You can have multiple methods active at the same time. To learn more, read this Multi-Factor Authentication: Set up a Second Authentication Method document.
You will not be able to use Okta Verify or Google Authenticator until you go through the setup process again. Here are the directions to set up Okta Verify and/or Google Authenticator when you have a second method setup.
If you got a new phone and activated it without SMS or Voice Call set up, then you must contact the Service Desk.
Questions regarding MFA? Contact the Service Desk at servicedesk@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2569.
Please note the accelerated payroll deadline in December. Due to Christmas break, we will have fewer days to process the December payroll. Please have all check requests submitted and approved by Friday, Dec. 10. Temporary part-time employee time sheets also should be forecasted and locked and approved by Dec. 10.
Regular employee time sheets and student time sheets can be locked at the end of the month as usual. The student payday will be on Wednesday, Dec. 15, and the regular employee payday will be on Thursday, Dec. 23.
Questions? Contact Steven Brace at sbrace@georgefox.edu.
