The Daily Bruin

Plan now to join us for this year’s Christmas concert, O Holy Night, scheduled Friday, Dec. 10, through Sunday, Dec. 12. We will host 7:30 p.m. concerts on Friday and Saturday and a 2:30 p.m. matinee Sunday.

Staff may have two complimentary tickets for any night. Students and employees also are invited to attend a formal dress rehearsal at 7:30 p.m. Thursday free of charge, for which there will be general seating (please be sure to use social distancing when possible).

Tickets for the Thursday concert are available from Kathy Harris in Ross 101 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., until 700 seats are given away. Masks must be worn to each performance (no exceptions).

Tickets for the Friday through Sunday concerts are available online at this link. The system automatically puts a gray (social distance) seat between each selection, so select your spots and don’t space them out. For those who can’t attend in person, a livestream of Sunday’s concert will be available here.

Poinsettias ($10) and Christmas trees ($20) will be for sale after the last concert on Sunday (cash and checks only).

Contact Kathy Harris (kharris@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

George Fox employees are invited to shop the Adidas Employee Store through Friday, Dec. 31. More information can be found here.

Questions? Contact Sara Reamy (sreamy@georgefox.edu).

We hope you and your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Some of us will travel near and far to see our loved ones this holiday season. As the road conditions get more challenging and many of us choose to drive by car rather than by plane, we would like to share some tips and advice on long holiday travel.

Be safe and well!

Questions? Contact HR at hr@georgefox.edu.

Please join us for the annual Christmas tree lighting today (Tuesday) from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. There will be carols, cookies, and hot cider in the Stevens Center’s atrium.

This event will immediately follow the all-employee meeting.

Questions? Contact Michelle Dawson at mdawson@georgefox.edu.

Be sure to join your colleagues at today’s all-employee meeting at 3 p.m. in Canyon Commons. Afterwards, you are invited to take part in a campus Christmas tree-lighting ceremony.

George Fox University Christmas cards are available for ordering. The order will be placed by the end of the day on Friday, Dec. 3.

To make your request, please fill out this form. Questions? Contact Jamison Loop at jloop@georgefox.edu.

Did you know George Fox University has a YouTube channel? New content is uploaded every week.

Watch students share their experiences at George Fox University through the “Life@Fox” and “Flippin’ Thru My Phone” videos. You can also learn more about programs from our “Fox Fast Facts” series, including our undergraduate, graduate, ADP and digital offerings.

Plus, amazing Christmas content will be coming soon, and you won’t want to miss it!

Please subscribe here to stay up-to-date!

Questions? Contact Amanda Howard at ahoward@georgefox.edu.

We are in need of several volunteers to serve as ushers at midyear commencement on Saturday, Dec. 18. We will be in Bauman Auditorium this year, and we’ll have two separate ceremonies.

Undergraduate commencement will begin at 11 a.m., and the graduate commencement starts at 3 p.m. Come help us greet our guests, hand out programs, direct graduates’ family and friends to their seats, and make graduation a special event for everyone!

All George Fox employees who participate as ushers will have the option to receive $50 through payroll, or take three hours off in lieu of this gift. Non-university volunteers will receive a gift card in the same amount.

Please contact Laurie Fair, at ext. 2140 or lfair@georgefox.edu, if you would like to volunteer to serve our grads and their families on this memorable day!

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:

• SMS Authentication (text message)
• Voice Call Authentication

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.

This week we are sharing a few great true stories about abundance and gratitude from our George Fox community. Read the stories and feel the Thanksgiving spirit well up in your heart.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!

– HR

Be sure to join your colleagues at the next all-employee meeting at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 30, in Canyon Commons. Afterwards, you are invited to take part in a campus Christmas tree-lighting ceremony.

We are in need of several volunteers to serve as ushers at midyear commencement on Saturday, Dec. 18. We will be in Bauman Auditorium this year, and we’ll have two separate ceremonies.

Undergraduate commencement will begin at 11 a.m., and the graduate commencement starts at 3 p.m. Come help us greet our guests, hand out programs, direct graduates’ family and friends to their seats, and make graduation a special event for everyone!

All George Fox employees who participate as ushers will have the option to receive $50 through payroll, or take three hours off in lieu of this gift. Non-university volunteers will receive a gift card in the same amount.

Please contact Laurie Fair, at ext. 2140 or lfair@georgefox.edu, if you would like to volunteer to serve our grads and their families on this memorable day!

Did you know George Fox University has a YouTube channel? New content is uploaded every week.

Watch students share their experiences at George Fox University through “Life@Fox” or “Flippin’ Thru My Phone” videos. You can also learn more about programs from our “Fox Fast Facts” series, including our undergraduate, graduate, ADP and digital offerings.

Please subscribe here to stay up-to-date!

Do you have graduate or Connect students who would benefit from a Portland Writing Center appointment for writing, study tips, or general academic support?

If so, please encourage these students to schedule now. Appointments fill up fast this time of year, so students need to schedule early.

Questions? Contact Hannah Jackson (hjackson@georgefox.edu) or visit our website.

Did you forget to RSVP for today’s Thanksgiving dinner but still wish to attend? No problem! Simply reserve your seat to let us know you will be coming.

Enjoy this chance to enjoy a few Thanksgiving treats and good fellowship with your colleagues. We’ll be hosting the meal in Canyon Commons 102-103; several seating times are available between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

We hope to see you there, and Happy Thanksgiving!

– HR

The holiday season is upon us, and the shopping has begun. Please be aware that the time to ship packages may take a little longer than usual due to various circumstances.

Plan ahead so you are not caught spending high shipping prices trying to get a package to a loved one before Christmas. Below are the recommended dates from USPS for packages to arrive before Christmas.

Holiday Shipping Dates for Contiguous U.S. (lower 48 states)

• USPS Ground: Dec. 15
• USPS First Class Mail: Dec. 17
• USPS Priority: Dec. 18

Holiday Shipping Dates for Alaska and Hawaii

• USPS Ground: Dec. 2
• USPS First Class Mail: Dec. 17
• USPS Priority: Dec. 18

You can follow this link for more shipping information. If you have additional questions, please contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.

To recognize the blessing each of you are in our community, we invite you to take part in a series of special Thanksgiving events next week.

We are hosting “Three Days of Thanks” Monday through Wednesday, Nov. 22-24! Please enjoy a few Thanksgiving treats and good fellowship with colleagues. We hope you will be able to enjoy your families and our Savior’s abounding joy, love and peace during this Thanksgiving break.

Monday, Nov. 22
George Fox Employee Thanksgiving Meal

Please join us for a beautiful Thanksgiving feast in Canyon Commons 102-103. Come with your department or other colleagues on campus to celebrate! Several seating times are available between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., but do please reserve your seat before today (Friday) at noon so we can ensure we have space and food for everyone who wants to attend.

Tuesday, Nov. 23
There’s always pumpkin to be thankful for

Pick up a free Costco pumpkin pie to take to your Thanksgiving celebration, or eat all by yourself out of the pie plate! Stop by HR anytime on Tuesday to pick up your pie (while supplies last). Saving a trip to Costco on Thanksgiving week … done.

Thanksgiving Chapel
Please consider joining a special Thanksgiving chapel at 10:50 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

Wednesday, Nov. 24
You’ve got mail

Look for a small sweet surprise in your campus mail box.

We hope you will feel appreciated for the work you do to serve our students.
– HR

Keeping your computer happy and healthy requires periodic updates. All computers need operating system updates, driver updates, and software updates on a regular basis, and you should check for updates at least once a month.

Generally, updates are released once a week, so checking them monthly will keep your machine from getting outdated and having issues printing or slowing down. These maintenance updates are required.

Here are documents on data-wiki to help keep your computer happy and healthy. You will need to log in with your George Fox username and password.

Windows Computers
Windows 10 Updates:  Do not install Windows 11.
Driver Updates in HP Support Assistant

Mac Computers
Software Update: Use Software Update to update or upgrade macOS, including built-in apps like Safari.
Microsoft Office Updates

Browser Updates
Update FireFox and Chrome on a PC
Update FireFox and Chrome on a Mac

Having issues completing the updates or have questions? Contact the Service Desk at 503-554-2569 or servicedesk@georgefox.edu.

As the Advent season begins, the Office for Spiritual Life would like to share with you this year’s Advent Devotional, featuring reflections and art from members of our George Fox community.

Questions? Contact Sarah Cuevas at scuevas@georgefox.edu.

Until further notice, we are continuing to track COVID-19-related expenses. For all purchases made that relate to the COVID-19 pandemic, please enter “COVID-19” in the “chartfield1” field when coding transactions.

Expenses would include personal protection equipment like masks, signage for keeping distance, cleaning equipment, computer software, etc.

This includes all payment methods, including, but not limited to: purchase requisitions, invoices, check request form, Concur reports, expense reports, and petty cash vouchers.

Only one “chartfield1” can be used per transaction, and the COVID-19 code must take priority over another department designation.

Questions? Call Lael May (lmay@georgefox.edu) in Finance at ext. 2170.