The Daily Bruin

Help out in recognizing coworkers who are celebrating milestone anniversaries at this year’s all-community meeting, scheduled for Monday, Aug. 19.  

We in HR are looking for volunteers to help us with the presentation at the meeting. Each volunteer will speak for two to three minutes and honor a group celebrating a milestone by reminiscing about the year they were hired (don’t worry, we will help you out with content).

If you are able to help, please contact Nichole Drew at ndrew@georgefox.edu to volunteer. 

Make plans to join your colleagues at the all-community meeting, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 19, in Canyon Commons.

The day will begin with a continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m., and lunch will be provided midway through the meeting. The event will include a worship and devotional time, updates from President Robin Baker, and employee service award recognition.

On Wednesday, Student Accounts mailed a bill to each student with a balance due. This new statement has a very different look and feel.

Change can be hard, even when it is positive change, so to assist with questions that may arise we have a web page designed to answer anticipated questions. If you would like to see what the new bill looks like or if you are helping someone with their bill, go to sa.georgefox.edu and choose “FAQ,” or you can search the George Fox website for “Student Accounts FAQ.” 

Need an updated photo for the university website? Do you currently have the Bruin bear as your faculty/staff pic? The marketing communications team will be outside of Canyon Commons after the all-community meeting on Monday, Aug. 19, between 3 and 4 p.m.

No appointment is necessary. Just drop by and have your photo taken; the marketing communications team will take care of the rest!

In following up from the all-employee meeting on July 25, we want to remind you that George Fox is changing its single sign-on process today, Aug. 7.

All current systems using single sign-on (ie. Library services, StarRez, Handshake, Slate, etc.) will be directed to a new login page. On Aug. 16, we will also add Gmail and FoxTALE.

Please note: The first time you log in you will be asked to enter a secondary email as well as choose security questions and an image. This is to confirm your account going forward; after entering this information in once, you will not need to do it again.

Questions? Contact the Service Desk at servicedesk@georgefox.edu.

The MyGeorgeFox (https://my.georgefox.edu) upgrade over the weekend was successful. Please log in and check out the new look!

Old web browser bookmarks that point to MyGFU should be updated to reflect the new website address. Please contact the Service Desk (servicedesk@georgefox.edu or ext. 2569) with any questions.

Please take a moment to share the gift of words with our employees who are celebrating a “years of service” milestone. Feel free to thank them or share a favorite memory by adding a comment under their name on this form.

We’ll share your gift of words on cards, and present them at the all-community meeting on Monday, Aug. 19.

Please reach out to Kara Holcombe (kholcombe@georgefox.edu or ext. 2189) if you have any questions regarding the honorees.

In following up from the all-employee meeting on July 25, we want to remind you that George Fox is changing its single sign-on process on Wednesday, Aug. 7.

All current systems using single sign-on (ie. Library services, StarRez, Handshake, Slate, etc) will be directed to a new login page. On Aug. 16, we will also add Gmail and FoxTALE.

As you may have heard, MyGFU is becoming MyGeorgeFox this Saturday, Aug. 3. The change also includes an upgrade to a new responsive and mobile-friendly user experience.

The system will be unavailable beginning Friday at 6 p.m. continuing through Saturday, Aug. 3. The new MyGeorgeFox URL will be https://my.georgefox.edu.

Please contact the Service Desk (servicedesk@georgefox.edu or ext. 2569) with any questions.

Are you looking for a place to develop your musicianship as a singer, find community, and fulfill your fine arts requirement? Join choir! Click on this link for more information.

To sign up for an audition, click here.

A training session for Cascade Server, the system used to edit the university website, will be offered on Wednesday, Aug. 21, from 2 to 4 p.m.

This basic-level session is tailored for editors who have either not edited the website before or need a refresher on using the software. The session will be held in Stevens 307. Sign up using this form.

Questions? Contact Peter Crackenberg at pcrackenberg@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2138.

There have been some personnel changes in Finance we wanted you to be aware of …

• Melodee Powers has added the duties of accounts payable supervisor to her current position of director of university budgets.
• Patrick Culligan has joined Finance as an accounts payable specialist, along with Michelle Conrad. Patrick replaced Belinda Creighton, who has joined Human Resources.
• Continue to use AccountsPayable@georgefox.edu for any Accounts Payable questions or concerns.
• We also have a new email address for Vena reporting and any other questions not relating to Accounts Payable: Finance@georgefox.edu.

Thank you!

As you may have heard, MyGFU is becoming MyGeorgeFox this Saturday, Aug. 3. The change also includes an upgrade to a new responsive and mobile-friendly user experience.

The system will be unavailable beginning Friday at 6 p.m. continuing through Saturday, Aug. 3. The new MyGeorgeFox URL will be https://my.georgefox.edu.

Please contact the Service Desk (servicedesk@georgefox.edu or ext. 2569) with any questions.

Please take a moment to share the gift of words with our employees who are celebrating a “years of service” milestone. Feel free to thank them or share a favorite memory by adding a comment under their name on this form.

We’ll share your gift of words on cards, and present them at the all-community meeting on Monday, Aug. 19.

Please reach out to Kara Holcombe (kholcombe@georgefox.edu or ext. 2189) if you have any questions regarding the honorees.

We’re happy to announce that MyGFU is getting a major upgrade and a new name. The existing user interface will be replaced with a new, responsive design with a student experience that is mobile-device friendly.

Following the upgrade, the site will be known as MyGeorgeFox and be accessible at https://my.georgefox.edu. To facilitate these changes, the system will be unavailable beginning Friday evening, Aug. 2, and continuing through Saturday, Aug. 3.

Please contact the Service Desk (servicedesk@georgefox.edu or ext. 2569) with any questions.

Make plans to join your colleagues at the all-employee meeting this afternoon (Thursday). We’ll be meeting in Canyon Commons from 3 to 5 p.m. (with live streaming in PDS 160). Please note the slightly earlier start time.

There are only five weeks left of summer, so take advantage of the rental center located in the Hadlock Student Center and get outside. We have anything you might need for getting out on the water (kayaks and paddleboards) or camping (tents, sleeping bags, stoves, hammocks, ice chests, etc.) at very reasonable prices. 

For more information or to make a reservation, visit our rental website.

Questions? Email studentcenter@georgefox.edu.

We’re happy to announce that MyGFU is getting a major upgrade and a new name. The existing user interface will be replaced with a new, responsive design with a student experience that is mobile-device friendly.

Following the upgrade, the site will be known as MyGeorgeFox and be accessible at https://my.georgefox.edu. To facilitate these changes, the system will be unavailable beginning Friday evening, Aug. 2, and continuing through Saturday, Aug. 3.

Please contact the Service Desk (servicedesk@georgefox.edu or ext. 2569) with any questions.

Want to walk with George Fox University in the Old Fashioned Festival parade this Saturday, July 27?

George Fox is looking for students, employees and their families to walk alongside the George Fox-sponsored cement truck and Ford truck while handing out candy and stickers. We have 10 free T-shirts left for volunteers to wear in the parade.

Anyone is welcome, and if you do not receive a T-shirt and still want to walk, wear George Fox gear or a navy blue shirt. Meet-up will be in the back of Edwards Elementary in the old Renne Field (8th Street) at 8:30 a.m. on July 27. We are the 12th spot in the parade and should move through the parade streets rather quickly.

Please email Missy Downs mdowns@georgefox.edu to sign up.

No matter where you are in life – just getting started or planning for retirement – a session with TIAA representative Eric Proctor can help you create a plan for your goals. And, it’s at no additional cost as a part of your retirement plan. You’ll get answers to these questions and more:

• Am I invested in the right mix of investments to help meet my goals?
• Am I saving enough to create the retirement income I need?
• How do I take income from my retirement account once I stop working?

Eric will be on campus Aug. 13-15 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. each day, with sessions scheduled in Hoover 104. RSVP today, as space is limited. Register by visiting this link or calling 800-732-8353 on weekdays, between 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET). We look forward to working with you!

Contact Kara Holcombe (kholcombe@georgefox.edu) with any questions.