Please remember to follow the procedures outlined on the Expense Reimbursement Request form. Once you open up the form, please go to the “Procedure” tab for detailed instructions.
Following these steps helps ensure we are compliant with George Fox University policies and procedures and IRS guidelines for reimbursable plans.
Questions? Contact Matt Hammar at mhammar@georgefox.edu.
Two staff and administrator positions are currently open. Listed in order of recency, they are:
The link to each of these position announcements can be found at jobs.georgefox.edu. If you know of someone you believe might provide a good fit for any of these jobs, please refer the person to the website for information about the job and instructions about applying.
On Monday, Jan. 19, George Fox students, staff and faculty will, for the sixth straight year, join with more than 1,000 students from Portland-area colleges and universities to commemorate the life, ideals and ministry of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a “day on” of voluntary service and reflection.
The MLK Day of Service is a collaborative effort of Portland-area universities and colleges facilitated by the Oregon Campus Compact, and we are always proud of how well George Fox is represented each year at this event. Annually, it is the largest mobilization of college students in the country to serve on MLK Day!
Volunteers will gather at Concordia University and serve in the Cully neighborhood of northeast Portland. Transportation from George Fox will be provided.
This year’s theme is “Healthy Schools, Thriving Communities.” In order to receive a free T-shirt and participate in this day of serving activities you must register at this link before Jan. 9, 2015.
Questions? Contact Rusty St. Cyr at rstcyr@georgefox.edu.
Merry Christmas from the Office of Spiritual and Intercultural Life! As you know, we are in the midst of Advent, which marks the beginning of the church year. It starts on the fourth Sunday before Christmas and ends on Christmas Eve. It’s a time of celebrating the birth of the Messiah and anticipating Christ’s second coming.
For this season, we offer you a series of Advent readings. They are separated into the five weeks of Advent and can be read aloud or in groups. We realize a couple of these dates have passed, but we encourage you to take the time to read these passages as we approach Christmas day.
Don’t forget to join us for an all-employee meeting today (Thursday) from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Hoover 105. At the Portland Center, we will have a live video feed and also serve snacks in Room 160.
On Monday, Jan. 19, George Fox students, staff and faculty will, for the sixth straight year, join with more than 1,000 students from Portland-area colleges and universities to commemorate the life, ideals and ministry of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a “day on” of voluntary service and reflection.
The MLK Day of Service is a collaborative effort of Portland-area universities and colleges facilitated by the Oregon Campus Compact, and we are always proud of how well George Fox is represented each year at this event. Annually, it is the largest mobilization of college students in the country to serve on MLK Day!
Volunteers will gather at Concordia University and serve in the Cully neighborhood of northeast Portland. Transportation from George Fox will be provided.
This year’s theme is “Healthy Schools, Thriving Communities.” In order to receive a free T-shirt and participate in this day of serving activities you must register at this link before Jan. 9, 2015.
Questions? Contact Rusty St. Cyr at rstcyr@georgefox.edu.
Be sure to join us for an all-employee meeting this Thursday, Dec. 11, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Hoover 105. At the Portland Center, we will have a live video feed and also serve snacks in Room 160.
25Live, our calendar and scheduling software, will be unavailable for up to four hours beginning at 6 p.m. tonight (Tuesday), while the vendor performs scheduled maintenance. After the maintenance is complete, we suggest you clear your browser cookies and cache before logging in to 25Live again.
Thank you for your understanding.
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If you missed the opportunity to order university Christmas cards, it isn’t too late. You can see this year’s card here. You may request them using this order form until they run out. The cost is 79¢ per card/envelope.
Contact Danette Newkirk at dnewkirk@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Join us for an evening of great music with university employees Melissa Thomas and Nathanael Ankeny, George Fox alumni Nate Macy, Aaron Pruitt and Nolan Staples, and Frank Verhoorn. Enjoy styles from jazz to folk, blues to bluegrass. This is a family-friendly concert that celebrates the Christmas season. $10 suggested donation.
Concert dates/locations:
Contact Melissa at mthomas@georgefox.edu if you have questions.
This week is textbook buyback at the BlueZone Textbook Annex! We will be open for buyback from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily through Friday.
Do you want to skip the line for buyback? You can sell your books back online. Just go to gfubookstore.com and click on the “Score Extra $$$” link. Using the online buyback will get you an additional 10 percent for your books – and the shipping is free!
Faculty, please be sure your students are aware of textbook buyback week.
Contact John Stewart at jstewart@neebo.com if you have questions.
Want to be a part of midyear commencement in Miller Gymnasium? Come help out as an usher!
We are still in need of people for the Saturday, Dec. 13, ceremony from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Duties include passing out programs, guiding people to their seats and assisting guests.
Please email Jennifer Kepler (jkepler@georgefox.edu) to let us know of your interest.
‘Tis the season to ship packages and we have some tips to help ensure that your packages arrive safely.
If you have questions, please email Linda Sartwell at lsartwel@georgefox.edu.
The RSVP deadline for Saturday’s Leadership Symposium with Mohan Nair has been extended through today (Friday). You may still RSVP here:Â Leadership Symposium.
Nair is VP and chief innovation officer for Cambia Health Solutions. He will speak from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in Hoover 105 tomorrow morning. There is no charge to attend.
Nair is the keynote speaker for the College of Business’ semi-annual Transformational Leadership Symposium. The topic of the symposium is “Transform You, Transform Business.” Nair will share inspirational leadership strategies that bring about personal and professional growth and transformation.
Questions? Contact Colleen Huffman at chuffman@georgefox.edu.
Join us for a FoxTALE Gradebook open lab hosted by your educational technology team. Come to work on your FoxTALE Gradebook or to get your 2015 spring courses ready. Sessions are scheduled on the following dates:
RSVP to let us know you’re coming by filling out this form.
Questions? Contact Kandie Comfort at kcomfort@georgefox.edu.
Following the university’s Christmas Concert this Sunday, Dec. 7, the George Fox music department will be selling poinsettias for $5 each and Christmas trees for $10 each. Sales will continue until all trees and poinsettias are sold.
If you are interested but not able to purchase on Sunday, please email Debbie Hawblitzel at dhawblit@georgefox.edu.
All employees and their families are invited to join Robin and Ruth Baker for the Bakers’ annual Christmas Open House from 5 to 8 p.m. this Sunday, Dec. 7, at the Edwards House (402 S. College St.).
Light appetizers and holiday sweets will be served as we celebrate together.
Questions? Contact Missy Terry at ext. 2101 or terrym@georgefox.edu.
Is there someone you consider a gift to have as a colleague, whether in your department or another department? If someone comes to mind, please consider submitting a nomination via email to Peggy Kilburg (pkilburg@georgefox.edu) by Friday, Dec. 19, with a summary of this person’s recent contributions and any other information that makes this person deserving of this award.
The President’s Executive Leadership Team will select a recipient from among the nominees, and the winner will be honored with a citation and a $100 Visa card at our community meeting in January. (Note: November’s Employee of the Month will be announced at the Dec. 11 all-employee meeting.)
It’s time for textbook buyback at the BlueZone Store Annex. We will be hosting buyback from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, Dec. 8-12, at the Textbook Annex, 1109 E. Hancock Street in Newberg.
If you can’t make it in during these hours, or you just don’t want to stand in line, you can sell your books back on our website at gfubookstore.com. Use the “Score Extra $$$$” link. You’ll get an extra 10 percent back just for using our online buyback feature!
Faculty, please be sure your students are aware of this buyback program.
Questions? Contact John Stewart at jstewart@neebo.com.
Four staff and administrator positions are currently open. Listed in order of recency, they are:
The link to each of these position announcements can be found at jobs.georgefox.edu. If you know of someone you believe might provide a good fit for any of these jobs, please refer the person to the website for information about the job and instructions about applying.
