Holy Week events start today

Monday, March 29th, 2021

The Office for Spiritual Life invites you to prepare your heart for the Good News of Easter Sunday by joining with us in remembrance of the events of Holy Week.

All are welcome to participate in the following opportunities:

  • Holy Week Chapel (digital): Tuesday, March 30, featuring President Robin Baker. Digital chapels are available here or on the iAttended app.
  • Holy Week Prayer Service (in person): Wednesday, March 31, at 4:30 p.m. (please note updated time) in Bauman Auditorium
  • Maundy Thursday Communion Service (in person): Thursday, April 1, from 4 to 4:30 p.m. in the Amphitheater. Communion elements will be individually packaged.
  • Good Friday Service (in person): Friday, April 2, from 4 to 4:30 p.m., featuring a live performance from the University Choir
  • Stations of the Cross: Painter Scott Erickson’s Stations of the Cross prints will be on display on the outdoor walls of Brougher Hall throughout Holy Week.

The George Fox community is encouraged to spend Easter Sunday celebrating with one of our wonderful area churches. For a list of churches, please click here.

Questions? Contact Jamie Noling-Auth (jnolingauth@georgefox.edu).

Most recent all-employee meeting recording available

Monday, March 29th, 2021

If you missed the all-employee meeting last Wednesday, March 24, it is now available for viewing on MyGeorgeFox.

Click on “Employee Resources” and then click the “Community Meeting” link. The password “SpringAEM21!” is required in order to view the recording.

Questions? Contact Melissa Terry (terrym@georgefox.edu).

Support ‘George Fox Gives’ to help fund financial aid and campus programs

Sunday, March 28th, 2021

In April, the university will launch our second annual month-long fundraising campaign, “George Fox Gives.” This campaign will impact our students through funding financial aid opportunities and campus programs which support student retention.

This year, our goal is to raise $150,000 in support of 11 different funding opportunities that directly support:

  • Student Success Initiatives
  • Racial Diversity and Equity Initiatives, and
  • Scholarships

Each week we will highlight a few funds currently empowering our students to achieve exceptional life outcomes. Be on the lookout for our weekly Daily Bruin announcements to learn what each fund offers and how you may join us in supporting our students.

Click here to learn more about the “George Fox Gives” campaign.

Questions? Contact Lindsey Coates (ldoran@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2120).

Listen to Civility Project guest speak on Israel/Palestine this week

Sunday, March 28th, 2021

The George Fox Civility Project invites the George Fox community to a pair of events with guest Jonathan Kuttab this week. Kuttab is a Palestinian Mennonite Christian who has worked for many years for peace and justice in Israel and Palestine.

The main event is set for Wednesday, March 31, when Kuttab will speak on  â€œCivility, Justice, and a Bill of Rights: Building a Successful One-State Political Culture in the Holy Land”from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

Students and employees are welcome to attend in Bauman, although seating will be limited. Anyone who can’t attend in person can do so via Zoom, although we ask that you register for free here. For students, the Wednesday evening session will count as a chapel credit; you will get the code to use to claim your credit at the session.

George Fox alumni and others especially interested in peacemaking in Israel and Palestine are also invited to meet with Kuttab in person for a special conversation at the Newberg Cultural Center (415 E. Sheridan St.) on Tuesday, March 30, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Due to COVID restrictions, there will be no refreshments served that night, but you can tell us you are coming by signing up here.

Students: If you are interested in earning some credit, or doing an assignment centering on one or both of these events, inquire with your professor.

Questions? Contact Ron Mock at rmock@georgefox.edu.

Gather for Holy Week services

Sunday, March 28th, 2021

The Office for Spiritual Life invites you to prepare your heart for the Good News of Easter Sunday by joining with us in remembrance of the events of Holy Week.

All are welcome to participate in the following opportunities:

  • Holy Week Chapel (digital): Tuesday, March 30, featuring President Robin Baker. Digital chapels are available here or on the iAttended app.
  • Holy Week Prayer Service (in person): Wednesday, March 31, at 4 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium
  • Maundy Thursday Communion Service (in person): Thursday, April 1, from 4 to 4:30 p.m. in the Amphitheater. Communion elements will be individually packaged.
  • Good Friday Service (in person): Friday, April 2, from 4 to 4:30 p.m., featuring a live performance from the University Choir
  • Stations of the Cross: Painter Scott Erickson’s Stations of the Cross prints will be on display on the outdoor walls of Brougher Hall throughout Holy Week.

The George Fox community is encouraged to spend Easter Sunday celebrating with one of our wonderful area churches. For a list of churches, please click here.

Questions? Contact Jamie Noling-Auth (jnolingauth@georgefox.edu).

Register for upcoming TIAA Webinars

Sunday, March 28th, 2021

Human Resources would like to let you know about upcoming TIAA webinars. These webinars, which are open to all employees, are available now for registration in the TIAA Live Webinar Lounge.

Register now for April live webinars by clicking here. You can also review and sign up for May and June webinars here.

Questions? Contact Aga Luptak (aluptak@georgefox.edu).

Attend Zoom discussion on spirituality and environmental justice

Sunday, March 28th, 2021

Cherice Bock, an adjunct faculty member in the creation care program at Portland Seminary, will host a Zoom session, “Spirituality and Environmental Justice: Being an Ally in the Community of Creation,” on Wednesday, March 31, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

Bock serves as the creation justice advocate at Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon. As a recorded Quaker minister and alumna of George Fox, her concern for creation grows out of her Christian faith and her commitment to the calling to love God and love her neighbor as herself.

Questions? Contact Peggy Gibbons (mgibbons@georgefox.edu).

Ken Starr speaks tonight in Bauman, via Zoom

Sunday, March 28th, 2021

Ken Starr, former solicitor general of the United States, federal court of appeals judge, and president of Baylor University, will speak in the university’s Bauman Auditorium tonight (Monday) at 6:30 p.m. You can also watch at this Zoom link (password: “justice”).

His lecture, “The Prophetic Call to Justice: Safeguarding Our Fundamental Rights,” draws from his new book on religious liberty. Starr, who has argued 36 cases before the United States Supreme Court, is one of the most prominent attorneys in America.

On Tuesday, March 30, Starr will meet informally at 11 a.m. with students interested in attending law school (location TBA). If you have questions about either event, please contact Mark David Hall at mhall@georgefox.edu.

We regret that, because of COVID restrictions, the general public is not invited to either event. This lecture is sponsored by the John Dickinson Forum and made possible by a generous grant from the Jack Miller Center and the Murdock Trust.

PT seeking participants for foot research study

Sunday, March 28th, 2021

The Doctor of Physical Therapy program is seeking participants for a study that aims to assess how a person’s level of activity relates to characteristics of their foot, such as shape and muscle strength.

Participants will be asked to attend one test session lasting about 45 minutes, during which their foot characteristics will be measured. Participants will then wear a step counter for the next several days and return for their last session to have the step counter data collected.

If you are interested in learning more about the study or would like to participate, please contact Sarah Jones at gfufootstudy@georgefox.edu or call 503-269-2161. We look forward to hearing from you!

Civility Project guest Kuttab speaks on Israel/Palestine next week

Thursday, March 25th, 2021

The George Fox Civility Project invites the George Fox community to a pair of events with guest Jonathan Kuttab next week. Kuttab is a Palestinian Mennonite Christian who has worked for many years for peace and justice in Israel and Palestine.

The main event is set for Wednesday, March 31, when Kuttab will speak on  “Civility, Justice, and a Bill of Rights: Building a Successful One-State Political Culture in the Holy Land” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

Students and employees are welcome to attend in Bauman, although seating will be limited. Anyone who can’t attend in person can do so via Zoom, although we ask that you register for free here. For students, the Wednesday evening session will count as a chapel credit; you will get the code to use to claim your credit at the session.

George Fox alumni and others especially interested in peacemaking in Israel and Palestine are also invited to meet with Kuttab in person for a special conversation at the Newberg Cultural Center (415 E. Sheridan St.) on Tuesday, March 30, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Due to COVID restrictions, there will be no refreshments served that night, but you can tell us you are coming by signing up here.

Students: If you are interested in earning some credit, or doing an assignment centering on one or both of these events, inquire with your professor.

Questions? Contact Ron Mock at rmock@georgefox.edu.

Prominent attorney Ken Starr speaks on campus Monday

Thursday, March 25th, 2021

Ken Starr, former solicitor general of the United States, federal court of appeals judge, and president of Baylor University, will speak in the university’s Bauman Auditorium this Monday, March 29, at 6:30 p.m. You can also watch at this Zoom link (password: “justice”).

His lecture, “The Prophetic Call to Justice: Safeguarding Our Fundamental Rights,” draws from his new book on religious liberty. Starr, who has argued 36 cases before the United States Supreme Court, is one of the most prominent attorneys in America.

On Tuesday, March 30, Starr will meet informally at 11 a.m. with students interested in attending law school (location TBA). If you have questions about either event, please contact Mark David Hall at mhall@georgefox.edu

We regret that, because of COVID restrictions, the general public is not invited to either event. This lecture is sponsored by the John Dickinson Forum and made possible by a generous grant from the Jack Miller Center and the Murdock Trust.

Join us for Holy Week services

Wednesday, March 24th, 2021

The Office for Spiritual Life invites you to prepare your heart for the Good News of Easter Sunday by joining with us in remembrance of the events of Holy Week, Sunday, March 28, through Sunday, April 4.

All are welcome to participate in the following opportunities:

  • Holy Week Chapel (digital): Tuesday, March 30, featuring President Robin Baker. Digital chapels are available here or on the iAttended app.
  • Holy Week Prayer Service (in person): Wednesday, March 31, at 4 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium
  • Maundy Thursday Communion Service (in person): Thursday, April 1, from 4 to 4:30 p.m. in the Amphitheater. Communion elements will be individually packaged.
  • Good Friday Service (in person): Friday, April 2, from 4 to 4:30 p.m., featuring a live performance from the University Choir
  • Stations of the Cross: Painter Scott Erickson’s Stations of the Cross prints will be on display on the outdoor walls of Brougher Hall throughout Holy Week.

The George Fox community is encouraged to spend Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday celebrating with one of our wonderful area churches. For a list of churches, please click here.

Questions? Contact Jamie Noling-Auth (jnolingauth@georgefox.edu).

University closes tomorrow for spring break holiday

Wednesday, March 24th, 2021

All Newberg, Portland, Salem and Redmond offices are closed tomorrow (Friday) for the spring break holiday. Libraries on the Newberg and Portland campuses will be closed, but the 24/7 space in Newberg will remain open.

Register for upcoming TIAA Webinars

Wednesday, March 24th, 2021

Human Resources would like to let you know about upcoming TIAA webinars. These webinars, which are open to all employees, are available now for registration in the TIAA Live Webinar Lounge.

Register now for April live webinars by clicking here. You can also review and sign up for May and June webinars here.

Questions? Contact Aga Luptak (aluptak@georgefox.edu).

Work Injury Protocol

Wednesday, March 24th, 2021

The safety and well-being of all of our employees is of the highest importance, and we would like to take an opportunity to remind everyone what to do if they sustain an illness or injury at work.

Please report any work-related accident/injury, no matter how slight, to your supervisor right away, so we can provide timely assistance, care, and benefits as appropriate for the situation.

Supervisors, it is a requirement that you contact HR immediately to report workplace illness or injury and receive assistance with next steps. 

To find out more about the appropriate steps in case there is an accident at work or on campus, please review our Work Injury Protocol. George Fox is concerned about your health and recovery should you experience an on-the-job injury or illness.

Questions? Contact Aga Luptak (aluptak@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2181).

Join this afternoon’s all-employee meeting via Zoom

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2021

Employees are invited to join President Robin Baker for a live Zoom all-employee meeting from 3:30 to 5 p.m. this afternoon (Wednesday). The event will also be recorded.

As part of the agenda, President Baker will discuss decisions that were made at the March 12 George Fox Board of Trustees meeting. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions through a moderator at the end of the presentation. Feel free to join the meeting at this link.

Questions? Contact Missy Terry at terrym@georgefox.edu.

Wellness Wednesdays: Participate in April’s ‘Steps for Success’

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2021

Coming this April, from Wellness Wednesdays, is the “Steps for Success” event. We encourage everyone to participate by tracking steps or walking time for the entire month of April. By participating, you will have a chance to win great prizes!

The goal of this initiative is to exceed your average steps a day and improve your overall health. So, dust off your sneakers and get ready to say hello to spring!

Read this article and click on this resource to get inspired!

More information regarding the multiple benefits of walking and more resources will be provided in the upcoming Wellness Wednesdays this April.

Questions? Contact Human Resources (hr@georgefox.edu).

Celebrate Women’s History Month in ‘Unique’ way

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2021

Kudos to Unique Page, from the Graduate School of Counseling, for designing a fun, interactive way to learn about Women’s History Month! Click on this link to join the QR Code Adventure!

Prominent attorney Ken Starr speaks on campus this Monday

Monday, March 22nd, 2021

Ken Starr, former solicitor general of the United States, federal court of appeals judge, and president of Baylor University, will speak in the university’s Bauman Auditorium this Monday, March 29, at 6:30 p.m.

His lecture, “The Prophetic Call to Justice: Safeguarding Our Fundamental Rights,” draws from his new book on religious liberty. Starr, who has argued 36 cases before the United States Supreme Court, is one of the most prominent attorneys in America.

On Tuesday, March 30, Starr will meet informally at 11 a.m. with students interested in attending law school (location TBA). If you have questions about either event, please contact Mark David Hall at mhall@georgefox.edu. 

We regret that, because of COVID restrictions, the general public is not invited to either event. This lecture is sponsored by the John Dickinson Forum and made possible by a generous grant from the Jack Miller Center and the Murdock Trust.

Attend today’s final book discussion: ‘Is Christianity the White Man’s Religion?’

Monday, March 22nd, 2021

Please plan to join us in a candid conversation with President Robin Baker and Provost Andrea Scott. Hear their thoughts about Antipas Harris’ book, Is Christianity the White Man’s Religion? How the Bible is Good News for People of Color.

This is your last chance to join a discussion about the book and ask questions! We’ll meet today (Tuesday) from 3 to 4:30 p.m. via Zoom and in Roberts 117 (limited capacity). 

Questions? Contact Rebecca Hernandez (rhernandex@georgefox.edu)