In an effort to better serve our George Fox community, we are requesting you fill out this survey about if/how you use the employee extension and box list found at this page.
It’s a quick three-question survey, and we will hold a prize drawing for participants who complete the survey by Monday, Nov. 20 at 5 p.m. Thank you for your assistance!
Questions? Contact Barbi Doran (bdoran@georgefox.edu).
The Portland Writing Center is seeking a new writing consultant who is enthusiastic about helping fellow graduate and adult degree students understand the components of effective writing. Portland Writing Center consultants are current adult degree-completion and graduate students who work 4 to 8 hours per week meeting with students in face-to-face or online sessions at the Portland Writing Center.
Writing consultant duties include helping students with the following: (1) thinking through ideas for a writing assignment; (2) considering writing choices with regard to audience, focus, purpose, cohesion, and organization; (3) developing ideas with specific evidence; (4) improving research strategies; (5) applying proper documentation and formatting; and (6) understanding basic grammar and mechanics.
Click here for a consultant job description, and click here for a consultant application. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
For more information, contact Dr. Jennie Harrop, Portland Writing Center Director, at 503.554.6024 or jharrop@georgefox.edu.
Our mascot, Pennington Bear, is looking for new friends (12 and younger) to join his Penn Pals Kids Club. Do you know any kids who would like to join? Members get a T-shirt, six free tickets for parents to attend games, and much more! Plus, Pennington will be their pen pal; anytime kids write him a letter, he’ll send a handwritten personalized letter in return.
Join now and you’ll receive your Penn Pals package in time to use the free tickets at our first 2017 basketball game! Learn more about Penn Pals and join at this link.
For more information, contact Mckenna Tillotson (mtillotson@georgefox.edu) at ext. 2134.
Over the last year, the university has moved to a new Cisco phone system. Please refer to this documentation for operating your new phone. The guide includes instruction on voicemail, transferring, call forwarding and conference calling.
Some general highlights:
Please email questions to servicedesk@georgefox.edu or call us at 503-554-2569.
Bundle up at the Bruin Store Two-Day Sale Nov. 14 and 15. Save 25% on all cold weather gear including sweatshirts, sweatpants, beanies, blankets, scarves and much more! Shop in store or online at georgefoxshop.com. Go Bruins!
Questions? Contact Michael Simmons (msimmons@georgefox.edu).
The Crescent is conducting research about voting and would appreciate everyone taking a minute to fill out this four-question survey.
Questions? Contact Emma Lindberg (elindberg16@georgefox.edu).
The holidays are here! Note the following due dates for check requests and invoices received in the Finance Office during the holiday season and the respective “check ready†date.
Thanksgiving holiday
Check requests received Nov. 15 – 20 will be ready on Nov. 22.
Check requests received Nov. 21 – 22 will be ready on Dec. 1.
Christmas holiday
Check requests received Dec. 18 – 20 will be ready Dec. 22.
Check requests received Dec. 21 – 22 will be ready Jan. 5.
New Year’s holiday
Check requests received Dec. 28 – 29 will be ready January 5.
Note: There will be no schedule change to payments processed through Concur. Payments will be processed as usual.
Annual training deadline approaching
The Haven online module (part 1) and two active shooter videos in FoxTALE may be accessed through your MyGFU portal. Instructions to complete the training by Nov. 15 were emailed from Darby Thiessen to all active employees on Oct. 30. The Haven and Active Shooter courses are intended for all George Fox employees, both new and continuing. Thank you in advance for being part of our community and supporting the mission of the university.
TIAA consultant appointments available at no cost
TIAA individual consulting appointments are coming up at the Newberg campus Nov. 28 and 30 and at the Portland campus on Nov. 29.
No matter where you are in life—just getting started or planning for retirement—a session with Braden Danielson can help you create a unique plan for your goals. 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?
•    How do I plan for short-term goals such as saving for a house or education expenses?
•    How do I manage debt, save money and balance various financial priorities at the same time?
To schedule your one-hour appointment, click on this link. The on-site appointment slots fill quickly, so don’t delay! Take advantage of this excellent resource. You can also visit Advice and Guidance to access online tools and resources that can help you stay on track and save even more for retirement.
If you would like to make a change to your retirement account contribution amount or have questions about your George Fox University benefits, contact Darby Thiessen at 503-554-2188 or dthiessen@georgefox.edu.
The Office of Marketing Communications is now accepting orders for university Christmas cards. You can see this year’s card here.
Submit your request at this link by Tuesday, Nov. 21. The cost will range between 50 and 75 cents per card.
Contact Danette Newkirk at dnewkirk@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Bundle up at the Bruin Store Two-Day Sale Nov. 14 and 15. Save 25% on all cold weather gear including sweatshirts, sweatpants, beanies, blankets, scarves and much more! Shop in store or online at georgefoxshop.com. Go Bruins!
Questions? Contact Michael Simmons (msimmons@georgefox.edu).
George Fox University’s School of Physical Therapy will be offering its second annual Health Screening Clinic on Thursday, Nov. 30, between 3 and 6 p.m. in the Roberts Center. Blood pressure, ECG measures, vital signs, flexibility and strength will be assessed, among other tests.
Participants should expect 20 to 25 minutes to complete the session. To sign up, click on this link. Questions can be addressed to Jason Brumitt (jbrumitt@georgefox.edu).
In an effort to better serve our George Fox community, we are requesting you fill out this survey about if/how you use the employee extension and box list found at this page.
It’s a quick three-question survey, and we will hold a prize drawing for participants who complete the survey by Monday, Nov. 20 at 5 p.m. Thank you for your assistance!
Questions? Contact Barbi Doran (bdoran@georgefox.edu).
Fall 2017 graduates: Stop by our Grad Night Open House this Wednesday, Nov. 15, to pick up your cap and gown between 4 and 6 p.m. at the Portland Center (PDS 155).
Meet with student accounts, alumni, Jostens and Bruin Store representatives while also enjoying snacks with your cohort and other George Fox graduates!
Contact Darla Norgren (dnorgren@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
A George Fox alumnus invites the university community to join in the Great Turkey Fumble 5K/1K run this year on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 23. This event is a benefit for Newberg FISH. Last year, the event raised more than $1,900 and 250 pounds of nonperishable food for Newberg FISH.
Here are the details …
Volunteers are also needed. If you are interested in volunteering, or wish to learn more, contact Brad Mordhurst at brady.mordhorst@gmail.com.
The George Fox libraries are excited to introduce Flipster, a free app for reading magazines available from the library wherever you go! Current titles available include The New Yorker, Writer’s Digest, Wired, Dwell, Inc., CR Buying Guide, and many more! Here’s how to get started:
1. Download the Flipster app (available for Android or iOS)
2. Find and add “George Fox University Library (Newberg, Oregon)”
3. Login with your library card barcode (skip this step if on campus)
4. Enjoy current selection of magazines
Questions? Email library@georgefox.edu or drop by.
In the fall of 2016, we moved into Canyon Commons and would like your feedback as we evaluate future building projects! George Fox University and the architects for Canyon Commons (Hacker Architects) are requesting that you complete this 15-minute post-occupancy survey.
By participating, you will be entered into a drawing to win one of two $100 Amazon gift cards. Please enter your name and email at the end of the survey if you wish to participate.
We greatly value your comment and feedback, so thanks for taking the time to complete the survey!
The deadline to complete this survey is Friday, Nov. 17. If you have questions, please email studentlife@georgefox.edu.
Want to know why your higher education matters? William Penn Honors Program Director Joseph Clair tackles the question head-on in his upcoming lecture, “The Lost Purpose of Learning” on Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m. in Hoover 105. Signed copies of Dr. Clair’s most recent book, “On Education, Formation, Citizenship, and the Lost Purpose of Learning,” will be available for purchase at the event.
For questions regarding this lecture, contact Jocelyn Stein at jstein@georgefox.edu.
We are pleased to announce a new archiving process for FoxTALE course sites. Course sites older than two years from the current semester will be hosted on FoxTALE Archives, a separate system that will be available continuously to faculty and can be shared with students upon request.
This innovation keeps the login time for all users to a minimum and reduces the list of course sites that users maintain on their customized dashboards.
The FoxTALE Archive will become available at the Dec. 28, 2017 FoxTALE upgrade.
Questions? Contact servicedesk@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2569.
The holidays are here! Note the following due dates for check requests and invoices received in the Finance Office during the holiday season and the respective “check ready†date.
Thanksgiving holiday
Check requests received Nov. 15 – 20 will be ready on Nov. 22.
Check requests received Nov. 21 – 22 will be ready on Dec. 1.
Christmas holiday
Check requests received Dec. 18 – 20 will be ready Dec. 22.
Check requests received Dec. 21 – 22 will be ready Jan. 5.
New Year’s holiday
Check requests received Dec. 28 – 29 will be ready January 5.
Note: There will be no schedule change to payments processed through Concur. Payments will be processed as usual.
Columbia Sportswear has invited George Fox employees to shop at the Columbia Sportswear Employee Store from Nov. 10 – Dec. 3.
What is there and what are my savings?
 The store is at employee pricing. Tags are marked with prices. Discounts can vary.
 Includes all brands in the Columbia Sportswear family of brands: Columbia Sportswear, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear and prAna.
 50,000 sq. feet of each brand’s newest and most popular styles.
Instructions on how to participate:
ï‚· Bring the invite (below) with you to the store reception desk. (Or show the invite to the receptionist on your mobile phone.)
ï‚· Show your work/organization ID (options listed on invite).
ï‚· This invite is non-transferable, but you can bring your family and friends with you (up to 4 guests per person, per visit).
 Online access is not available, but you are welcome to visit multiple times during your invite period (with your invite)!
Location, phone, and hours
 Columbia Sportswear Employee Store, 14100 NW Science Park Drive, Portland OR 97229
ï‚· Store phone:Â 503.985.4125
ï‚· Store hours: Mon. – Sat.: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. / Sun.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
ï‚· Note: Holiday hours start Nov. 6. See invite for holiday hours.
Download or print the pass here.
Contact Darby Thiessen at dthiessen@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2188 for assistance with these or any of your George Fox University benefits.
