The Daily Bruin

Two staff and administrator positions are currently open. Listed in order of recency, they are:

• Graduate Program Coordinator, Portland
• Director of Housing, Newberg

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.

Want to be a part of midyear commencement in Miller Gymnasium? Come help out as an usher!

We are in need of 14 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.

This four-question survey is for a senior social work research project on the subject of disability in the workplace at George Fox University, and has been approved by Human Resources. If you are George Fox faculty and staff, your participation is much appreciated. The survey will remain open until Dec. 1.

Disability in the Workplace

Disclaimer:
These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

“Making use of the Saint John’s Bible in the Classroom – A Workshop for Faculty” will be presented from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. tomorrow (Friday) in Pennington 102. Brad Neary, director of the Saint John’s Bible Heritage Program, will join with faculty members to show how to make use of the Saint John’s Bible in teaching. Here is the schedule:

• 10-10:30 a.m.: Viewing the Saint John’s Bible (Vol. 6, The Gospels and Acts) and consulting with Neary
• 10:30-11:30 a.m.: Presentation by Neary on the making of the Saint John’s Bible and the significance of its artwork
• 11:30 a.m-12:30 p.m.: Continuing consultation and discussion with Neary, including individualized discussions of how to make use of the Saint John’s Bible in the classroom

Faculty bringing their laptops will be able to download the artistic images of the Saint John’s Bible; box lunches will be provided for those who request them from Paula Hampton.

Questions? Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

All students and employees are invited to attend a special session, “Illuminating the Word – the Making of the Saint John’s Bible,” from 9 to 9:50 a.m. tomorrow (Friday) in Lemmons 8. Brad Neary, director of the Saint John’s Bible Heritage Program, will make a PowerPoint presentation on the making and significance of the Saint John’s Bible.

As part of George Fox University’s “A Year with the Saint John’s Bible” celebration, Volume 6 (The Gospels and Acts) will be available for viewing.

Questions? Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@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. on 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.

Every year, around Human Rights Day on Dec. 10, hundreds of thousands of people around the world send a message to someone they’ve never met. Letter writing has always been at the core of Amnesty International’s work, and 53 years of human rights activism show that letters really do have the power to change lives.

You can be a part of this, too. The George Fox chapter of Amnesty International is hosting a Write for Rights event at the Coffee Cottage in Newberg on Monday, Dec. 1, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Come for the whole time, or just a few minutes and write a letter to change a life.

Click here for more information on the event. Contact Jennifer Newman at newmanj11@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

We hope to see you there!

In support of our Creation Care values, Human Resources will issue 2014 year-end W-2 forms online in “Self Service” for all employees. In order for the university to save the expense of purchasing, printing, stuffing into envelopes and delivering your form by campus mail, the law requires that you give your consent to receiving this form online. If you consented in the past, you do NOT need to do so again.

You can verify your consent status or give consent for the first time by following the steps below. It only takes about 30 seconds, so I encourage you to take care of it as soon as possible – perhaps right now? Here’s how:

1. Log in to http://mygfu.georgefox.edu
2. From the menu at left, select “Self Service”
3. Select “Payroll and Compensation”
4. Select “W-2/W-2c Consent”
5. Check your current status. Does it say “Consent received?” If so, thank you! You’re done. If not …
6. Read the statement and check the box to give consent. Click “Submit.”
7. Enter your GFU password as a confirmation of your identity and click “Continue.”
8. Click “OK”

You’ll receive a confirmation email of your decision shortly after completing this process. And just to be clear, you will only have to do this once – not every year.

Thanks very much. Let me know if you have any questions.

Katie Sol, Human Resources (ksol@georgefox.edu)

The Office of Marketing Communications is now accepting orders for university Christmas cards. You can see this year’s card here.

Please submit your request by Friday, Nov, 21. The cost will range between 79¢ and $1.20 per card.

Contact Danette Newkirk at dnewkirk@georgefox.edu with any questions.

George Fox University has elected to allow a roll-over of up to $500 from the Health Care Flex Spending Account into the next plan year!

Key dates for participating employees in the 2014-15 plan:

• 3/31/2015 – Last day to use the funds in the regular plan year
• 6/29/2015 – Last day to submit claim(s) with receipt(s)/substantiation
• 7/30/2015 – Allegiance will automatically roll any unused balance in your account (up to $500) into the 2015-16 plan year

Note: This change does not apply to the Dependent Care Assistance Account.

Remember, you can submit claims for expenses as soon as you incur them for the 2014-15 plan year.

Need assistance with submitting Flexible Spending Account claims? Contact Allegiance Benefit Plan Management at 877-424-3570. Have questions about your George Fox benefits? Contact Darby Thiessen in Human Resources at ext. 2188 or dthiessen@georgefox.edu.

With the holidays quickly approaching, the Financial Affairs Office would like to bring to your attention the schedule for processing check requests and expense reimbursements to accommodate the short holiday weeks.

You can view the holiday check run schedule here.

Please check this page periodically for any changes to the current schedule.

Thank you and Happy Holidays!

– The Finance Team

Listed in order of recency, they are:

• Director of Housing
• Administrative Assistant, Oregon Writing Project Collaborative

The link to each of these position announcements can be found at jobs.georgefox.edu. If you know of someone you believe might be a good fit for any of these jobs, please refer the person to the website for information about the job and instructions about applying.

The Science Outreach Program aims to serve the greater community and promote an interest in science from a Christ-centered perspective. Our purpose is to help advance science education, raise the scientific consciousness of the community, and share resources of the George Fox University Science Department.

We have scientific equipment many elementary, middle and high schools do not own. Equipment loans are also available to the homeschooling community. If you need microscopes, dissecting tools, physics models or a variety of other teaching items, we can loan them to you and help enrich scientific learning among your students and family. Equipment is loaned out on a first come, first served basis for up to one week (seven days).

To borrow equipment, send your requests to scienceoutreach@georgefox.edu. Questions? Contact Elizabeth Licon at elicon@georgefox.edu.

Learn basic methods of self-defense at no charge this Thursday, Nov. 13 from 6-8 p.m. in Wheeler 221. The college years are one of the most vulnerable times when it comes to violence and assault. This is the most prevalent among women ages 18-25, so it is important to have at least a basic knowledge of self-defense. The instructor is an experienced martial arts instructor who is offering this class free of charge. There will be two sessions offered throughout the school year.

Due to the Veterans Day holiday on Tuesday, Nov. 11, there will be no incoming or outgoing U.S. Mail that day. Other carriers such as UPS and FedEx will be operating as normal. George Fox’s Mail Services will be open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Questions? Contact Mail Services at ext. 2555.

President Robin Baker and his wife Ruth invite employees to join the university community at this year’s Christmas concert in Bauman Auditorium on Sunday, Dec. 7.

Our time together will start at 1:30 p.m., when we will serve festive desserts, apple cider and hot chocolate in the EHS Atrium. The concert follows at 2:30 p.m., featuring the university’s Concert Choir, Women’s Chorale, Chamber Choir and Festival Orchestra. The theme of this year’s concert is “Angels We Have Heard.”

Concert tickets are now available for pick-up in the music department in the Ross Center. You may also arrange to get tickets by emailing Debbie Hawblitzel (dhawblit@georgefox.edu) or calling her at 503-554-2620. Employees (half time and above) are entitled to up to four complimentary tickets for Sunday’s matinee performance or a single ticket for any of the other performances (at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 5-6).

Tickets are not transferable and need to be returned if they will not be used. Tickets must be picked up by Friday, Nov. 14. A limited number of tickets are available.

Music department hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Four staff and administrator positions are currently open. Listed in order of recency, they are:

• Director of Housing
• Custodian I
• Admissions Event Coordinator – Temporary
• Administrative Assistant, Oregon Writing Project Collaborative

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.

As we roll into November and the season of Thanksgiving, do you have a colleague you are especially thankful for this month – someone who might deserve to be named November Employee of the Month? If someone comes to mind, please submit a nomination via email to Peggy Kilburg by Friday, Nov. 14, with a summary of this person’s recent contributions and any other information that makes him or her deserving of this award.

The President’s Executive Leadership Team will select the recipient from the nominations submitted, and the winner will be honored with a citation and a $100 Visa gift card at our next community meeting.

Congratulations again to Cris Banton on being named October Employee of the Month.

The Fall Staff Conference is this Wednesday, Nov. 5, and we are looking forward to an exciting day with all support staff! Please complete this registration form and select your break-out session if you haven’t done so already. The theme of this year’s conference is “Sowing, Watering, Reaping.”

The conference is from 8 to 11:30 a.m., with breakfast beginning at 7:30 a.m. for early risers. Our keynote speaker is Deb Mumm-Hill, director of the university’s IDEA Center. The conference will be at Mountain Park Church, 40 McNary Parkway, in Lake Oswego. Please note: Due to allergies, please do not wear perfume or cologne at this event.

Questions? Contact Christee Wise at cwise@georgefox.edu.