Based on the results of the George Fox wellness survey, we are bringing back Wellness Wednesdays with a fresh twist.
Our focus is to help you build wholeness, which includes developing the whole person – spiritually, mentally, physically and socially. Check out this month’s infographic.
If you have any questions, please contact Kim Knoernschild at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.
Need help setting up online registration for an event hosted by George Fox University?
To organize and accept online payments for events like this, we typically use RegFox forms. In the past, RegFox has been managed by Marketing Communications, but these forms are now being handled by Conference & Event Services.
You can read more about RegFox forms and how to set them up on our website.
If you have any questions, contact Danica Salitore at dsalitore@georgefox.edu.
Pickleball, rock climbing and bikes … oh my! What if you were told these are all ways you can get your steps in for the “Step into 2024 Wellness Challenge?” But wait, there’s more!
If walking in the rain isn’t your thing, we’ve got good news for you! Join us this Friday, Jan. 12, anytime between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the Hadlock Student Center and we’ll introduce alternative ways to get your steps!
Get a guided tour of Hadlock and learn about the classes offered. Take part in some pickleball, walking the track, or even rock climbing. You can even join a 15-minute sample spin class at 1 p.m. On top of that, a light lunch will be served.
You’ll also get a chance to earn raffle tickets for some fun prizes during the event …
And the best part about using Hadlock to help us get our steps in? It’s totally free! This is another great perk for administrators, staff and faculty who work at George Fox. Pretty amazing!
It’s not too late to join the challenge. We’ll see you at Hadlock this Friday!
Have questions? Reach out to Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.
USPS price changes are going up effective Sunday, Jan. 21. Mail Services has plenty of stamps for you to purchase before the price jumps. Come see us and we will take care of you!
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.
Class.georgefox.edu is a great resource for anyone needing to look up details on a class, including meeting times and location, teaching modality, enrollment limit and waitlist numbers, course description, instructor info, and add/drop deadlines. Just click on a class to see all the details.
The Portland Writing Center opens in week two of the spring semester. To schedule an appointment via Zoom or Asynchronous, please go to traccloud.georgefox.edu.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at wc@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2449 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
The timeline and project process for requesting print and graphic services through MarCom has been updated, as well as the Google form for requests. You can view the changes here.
Notable changes:
Contact Brandy Donavant at bdonavant@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
The ordering process for placing business cards, name badges and stationery orders through B&B Print Source has changed. You can review the changes, see the guidelines, and access the ordering link by visiting the Marketing Communications website here.
Contact Brandy Donavant at bdonavant@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
Want to sell your home? Gain an overview of the top-10 things a home seller should do in a Canopy webinar scheduled from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 11.
Learn the secrets to preparing your home to create a great first impression. Plus, learn about your Employee Home Ownership Program, its benefits and how it can save you money.
Interested in an enriching and soul-stirring weekend at the Oregon Coast reflecting on the profound ideas of C.S. Lewis’s book The Four Loves?
During the weekend of Feb. 2-4 at Twin Rocks Friends Camp, our own Dr. Jason Lepojärvi will be leading engaging talks on fundamental questions about love: What exactly is love? Are there really “four” loves? Are genuine friendships possible between women and men? What are the dangers of love? What exactly is “Christian love”?
Reserve your spot for a journey into love’s complexities and the teachings of C.S. Lewis, deepening your understanding of Christian love and forging new friendships at this unforgettable “Seminar by the Sea.” George Fox employees can receive a 10% discount for registration using the code GFU_Staff_24.
All participants will be mailed a copy of Lewis’s book The Four Loves to read in advance of the retreat. You can learn more about the seminar and register online here.
Get ready to step into the new year with our “Step into 2024 Wellness Challenge!” From Jan. 8-31, we’re embarking on a collective journey toward better health. Register today!
Follow these steps to join us:
In case you’re wondering, there will be prizes! They will be awarded based on the following three categories:
Together, let’s kick off 2024 while fostering a culture of wellness and teamwork within our workplace!
If you have any questions about this challenge, contact Timbrel LaFrance at tlafrance@georgefox.edu.
In the market to purchase a home? Get an overview of the approval process, what lenders are looking for, and why those things are important to lenders in a free Canopy webinar, “Getting Approved for a Mortgage & Which Loan Program is Best?,” scheduled from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 10.
The webinar will provide an overview of various loan programs and the different qualification requirements, as well as pointers on where to start if you don’t think you qualify and how your employee homeownership program can help.
The beginning of a new year is the best time to find like-minded and goal-oriented accountability partners. This year, increase your success and decrease your stress by sharing your self-improvement goals with your support network.
Learn the tactics and techniques for sticking to your resolutions, and the relief/reward of succeeding as a team. Resources for doing so are available here.
The entire university community is invited to join the Office for Spiritual Life for a morning of community service and reflection on MLK Day 2024!
On the first day of our 2024 “Spring Faith Into Action” Week (Jan. 15-20), the spiritual life office would like to invite students and employees to join us for a day of community service with SOLVE in Portland.
The event is set for MLK Day on Monday, Jan. 15. Please complete this form to register.
The day plan will be as follows:
Undergraduate students who participate will be eligible to receive five chapel-elective credits.
Contact Rus St. Cyr at rstcyr@georgefox.edu for more information.
The Office for Spiritual Life is looking for staff and faculty members to participate in our new “SpiL Mentoring” program this spring.
This program will provide the opportunity for students to have meaningful conversations about faith and life while receiving encouragement and support from a George Fox staff or faculty member. Students in the program will be matched with a dedicated staff or faculty member, with whom they will have weekly meetings lasting approximately one hour over a span of eight weeks within the semester. The program will begin the week of Jan. 29 and end the week of March 18.
To support you in your mentoring role, we will provide a booklet with weekly suggested spiritual formation practices for you to engage in with your mentee. Additionally, there will be a training session prior to the start of the program to ensure you feel prepared and equipped.
If interested, please fill out this application by tomorrow (Wednesday). Your involvement will make a meaningful impact on our students’ lives.
Please email Cyndi at cmurillo@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
The Office for Spiritual Life is looking for Life Group leaders for the spring of 2024. The program will last from the week of Jan. 29 through the week of March 18. Life Groups are small groups of undergraduate students who meet together for prayer, Bible study, and fellowship. Groups meet weekly for 60 to 90 minutes.
This spring, our groups will be either in person or completely via Zoom (this provides access for our George Fox Digital students). Life Groups through the Office for Spiritual Life led by a George Fox staff or faculty member will be SPIL-credit eligible in order to encourage students to engage in spiritual formation experiences that are participatory and provide ongoing community.
To sign up, please fill out this form by tomorrow (Tuesday).
Please email Cyndi at cmurillo@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.
The finance office will be closed from Friday, Dec. 22, through Monday, Jan. 1, for the Christmas break. Deposits that need to have a December 2023 date must be brought to the finance office no later than 10 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 21. If it arrives later, it will go into a deposit for January 2024.
Please look around your desks and file cabinets to see if there are any lingering items that need to go to the bank. If you are taking extra time off during the Christmas/New Year holiday, please send your deposits over before you leave.
If you have any questions about deposits, please contact Heather Groenlund at 503-554-2173. Thank you, and have a very Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year!
The entire university community is invited to join the Office for Spiritual Life for a morning of community service and reflection on MLK Day 2024!
On the first day of our 2024 “Spring Faith Into Action” Week (Jan. 15-20), the spiritual life office would like to invite students and employees to join us for a day of community service with SOLVE in Portland.
The event is set for MLK Day on Monday, Jan. 15. Please complete this form to register.
The day plan will be as follows:
Undergraduate students who participate will be eligible to receive five chapel-elective credits.
Contact Rus St. Cyr at rstcyr@georgefox.edu for more information.
Take advantage of LifeBalance’s December deals! Click on the links to access savings at these vendors:
Interested in an enriching and soul-stirring weekend at the Oregon Coast reflecting on the profound ideas of C.S. Lewis’s book The Four Loves?
During the weekend of Feb. 2-4 at Twin Rocks Friends Camp, our own Dr. Jason Lepojärvi will be leading engaging talks on fundamental questions about love: What exactly is love? Are there really “four loves?” Are genuine friendships possible between women and men? What are the dangers of love? What exactly is “Christian love”?
Reserve your spot for a journey into love’s complexities and the teachings of C.S. Lewis, deepening your understanding of Christian love and forging new friendships at this unforgettable “Seminar by the Sea.” George Fox employees can receive a 10% discount for registration using the code GFU_Staff_24.
All participants will be mailed a copy of Lewis’s book The Four Loves to read in advance of the retreat. You can learn more about the seminar and register online here.
