The Daily Bruin

This year we will be merging Homecoming & Family Weekend into one weekend. Mark your calendars for Oct. 26-28, 2012. Alumni and parents of current students alike are invited to visit campus and take part in a weekend full of activities and events for the whole family. Reunions are planned for the classes 1952, 1972, 1982, 1986, 1992 and 2002. For more information, contact alumni relations at alumni@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2134.

Thanks to all of you who responded to the questionnaire/s in April about the performance review process. Both questionnaires (one for employees who received performance reviews and one for supervisors who gave performance reviews) are now closed. And to those of you who volunteered to participate in a focus group, we appreciate your willingness to do that.

As previously announced, Mark Pothoff and Andrea Byerley, both members of the performance review task force, are planning to meet with two small groups at the end of May for about 90 minutes each. One focus group will be made up of employees who have received performance reviews to discuss the results of that survey. A second, separate focus group for supervisors will also be convened to review and probe a little more deeply into the results of the supervisor questionnaire.

More people are needed to participate in these focus groups, so if you are interested and willing, would you please e-mail Andrea or Mark directly to let them know – and also please indicate which focus group you would like to participate in. (Exact date and time of meetings will be communicated to those who volunteer.)

Many thanks,
Lisa Burton, Andrea Byerley, Mark Pothoff, Peggy Kilburg

As part of the university’s reorganization announced last week, this full-time position is currently open to internal applicants (employees). Temporary employees may also apply, but external applications are not being accepted.

If you would like a copy of the job description, please e-mail hr@georgefox.edu. To apply, please submit a completed transfer request, cover letter, and resume to Human Resources no later than Wednesday, May 23, at 5 p.m. The link to the transfer request form can be found on this page.

FoxTALE will be unavailable from 6 to 8 a.m. (Pacific Time) on Wednesday, May 30, for scheduled maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you have questions, please contact the IT Service Desk.

If you are interested in taking part in the American Heart Association’s Heart & Stroke Walk on Saturday, May 19, you still have time to sign up. E-mail Peggy Kilburg (pkilburg@georgefox.edu) by Wednesday, May 16, if you’d like to take part.

This fun, family-friendly event will take place in Portland along the Vera Katz Eastbank Esplanade. The 5K walk (or run if you prefer) promotes exercise and raises funds for cardiovascular disease research and initiatives that promote prevention, treatment and better care for stroke and heart disease patients. Festivities begin at 8:30 a.m., and the walk begins at 10 a.m.

George Fox is pulling together volunteers to support Mohan Nair’s team. Nair is the chief innovation officer at Regence and was executive in residence for the School of Business last fall.

Participants will each get a free T-shirt, so please include your T-shirt size in your e-mail. More information is available about the event at this link.

Due to Jenna Parisi’s upcoming departure for graduate school, this full-time position is currently open to internal applicants (employees). Temporary employees may also apply, but external applications are not being accepted. If you would like a copy of the job description, please e-mail hr@georgefox.edu.

To apply, please submit a completed transfer request, cover letter, and resume to Human Resources no later than Tuesday, May 22, at 5 p.m. The link to the transfer request form can be found on this page.

Effective May 16, 2012 until Jan. 13, 2013, the U.S. Postal Service will prohibit outgoing international mailing of:

• Lithium metal or lithium-ion batteries
• Any devices containing lithium batteries

Customers sending any electronic devices containing removable lithium batteries must remove the lithium batteries before shipping the device. Electronic equipment with non-removable lithium batteries may not be sent by international mail or APO FBO (military addresses.)

Examples: Video cameras, scanners, cell phones, MP3 players, Bluetooth headsets, smartphones, laptop computers, shavers, power drills, tablets, portable DVD players, measuring equipment, GPS, etc.

This prohibition does not apply to lithium batteries mailed within the United States.

Questions? Contact Linda Sartwell at lsartwel@georgefox.edu.

Faculty: Please remember to submit your textbook orders for fall semester before you go into “summer mode.” We will begin placing orders very soon. You can find the form under Faculty Resources.

We are open all summer (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday), so late orders are always accepted and we will make every attempt to get your books here on time. Fall sales begin July 1. If you’ve already submitted your orders, thanks and enjoy your summer!

Questions? Contact Sandy Gidding at sgidding@georgefox.edu.

Note to all faculty and administrative assistants: All of the necessary BlueZone store forms are easily accessible from the George Fox website. There are links to all forms on the Faculty Resources page.

A quick link is also available on the Current Employee Resources page.

All forms are available through these links, including Printer Service Requests, Faculty Regalia Rental, and Textbook/Supply Adoptions.

Questions? Contact John Stewart at jstewart@georgefox.edu.

Due to Jean Oehm Miller’s upcoming departure, this full-time position is currently open to internal applicants (employees). Temporary employees may also apply, but external applications are not being accepted.

If you would like a copy of the job description, please e-mail hr@georgefox.edu. To apply, please submit a completed transfer request, cover letter, and resume to Human Resources no later than Wednesday, May 16, at 5 p.m.

The link to the transfer request form can be found here.

Join us at the dedication of the Esther Zemke (Joan Austin’s mother) Memorial Garden at 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 15. The  dedication will be held in front of the Stevens Center.

For more information, contact Vangie Pattison at ext. 2121.

The university’s retirement plan contribution was scheduled to change from 9 percent to 6 percent on the April 30 pay day. However, due to an error in the PeopleSoft settings, the contribution remained at 9 percent. To offset this additional 3 percent contribution on your April pay, only 3 percent of your May 31 pay will be contributed. Thereafter, the contribution will correctly be 6 percent. The PeopleSoft benefit table has been set up for 3 percent on May 31 and 6 percent beginning June 30, to ensure that this situation will not occur again.

We very much apologize for this issue. If you have any questions about it, please contact Lisa Burton or Peggy Kilburg.

HR

If you are interested in taking part in the American Heart Association’s Heart the Stroke Walk on Saturday, May 19, please e-mail Peggy Kilburg (pkilburg@georgefox.edu) by 1 p.m. this Wednesday, May 9.

This fun, family-friendly event will take place in Portland along the Vera Katz Eastbank Esplanade. The 5K walk (or run if you prefer) promotes exercise and raises funds for cardiovascular disease research and initiatives that promote prevention, treatment and better care for stroke and heart disease patients.

Festivities begin at 8:30 a.m., and the walk begins at 10 a.m. After the walk, you can take your kids to the Kids Zone to enjoy some fun activities. There will also be CPR demonstrations and free blood pressure screenings. Food tents will be available for all participants.

George Fox is pulling together volunteers to support Mohan Nair’s team. Nair is the chief innovation officer at Regence and was executive in residence for the School of Business last fall. He is a friend of Robin Baker and is working to build a strong team for this event. Robin will be at Boise’s commencement that weekend. However, he is showing his support for Mohan and this event by making a $700 donation to his team and will contribute a $10 sponsorship to each of the first 10 employees who volunteer to join Mohan’s team.

To volunteer, please e-mail Peggy and be sure to mark your calendar for May 19. Participants will each get a free T-shirt, so please include your T-shirt size in your e-mail. More information is available about the event at this link.

We’re looking for a 10 good walkers or runners to represent George Fox in the American Heart Association’s Heart & Stroke Walk, scheduled Saturday, May 19, in Portland along the Vera Katz Eastbank Esplanade.

Mohan Nair, chief innovation officer at Regence and executive in residence for the School of Business last fall, is working to build a strong team for this event. Because Robin Baker considers Mohan a colleague, innovator, mentor and friend, he is encouraging George Fox employees to sign up for this event.

Robin will be in Boise that weekend for commencement and unable to personally participate, so to show his support for Mohan and this event, he is making a $700 donation to his team and will contribute a $10 sponsorship to each of the first 10 employees who volunteer to walk/run on Mohan’s team.

This 5K walk (or run) is a healthy, fun, family-friendly event that promotes exercise in our communities and raises funds for cardiovascular disease research and for initiatives that promote prevention, treatment and better care for stroke and heart disease patients. No fundraising is required, although it is certainly an option. Kids and pets on leashes (just to be clear, only pets need to be on leashes) are welcome.

But wait: there’s more! This is not just a walk. Festivities begin at 8:30 a.m., and the walk begins at 10 a.m. After the walk, you can take your kids to the Kids Zone to enjoy some fun activities. And on a more serious note for adults, learn about your heart health with free CPR demonstrations and blood pressure screenings. Food tents will be available for all participants – with complimentary small sandwiches, various snacks and food and beverage samples.

To volunteer for Mohan’s team, please send an e-mail to Peggy Kilburg and mark your calendar for May 19.

More information is available about this event at this link. Please e-mail Peggy if you can join us in this event.

Mail Services is an unofficial drop site for all Oregon ballots. Arrangements have been made with the Yamhill County Elections Office for us to offer this service.

We accept any Oregon ballot (any county), and there is no postage necessary. The deadline for this drop-off site is 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15. All out-of-state ballots must be mailed with postage.

Thanks,
University Mail Services

It’s summertime at George Fox University – time to celebrate the reappearance of the sun, time for fellowship, and time to bring out the ice cream.

Your Staff Development Committee would like to invite you to the “Party Hall” at 3 p.m. on Friday, May 4, for some frozen treats. Take a break with us and feel the love!

– Your Staff Development Committee

Plant Services is hosting its annual Phase II event this week. Items will be open for viewing in the Macy basement between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, May 2-3, and from 8 a.m. to noon on Friday, May 4.

At the end of every school year, many students leave behind good usable items for those who need them. These items often include blankets, clothing, kitchen supplies, small appliances, radios, room decorations, little tables, etc.

To help keep the dumpsters from overflowing and to be better stewards of our resources, Phase II was initiated. Many students have benefited from these items. For example, summer work-study students often find items they need for apartment living.

After students and staff view these items, they are donated to local charities.

Questions? Contact Debby O’Kelley at dokelley@georgefox.edu.

IT is offering two instructional workshops on Google E-mail and Google Docs during week of April 30 at its Newberg campus and Portland Center locations.

• Google E-mail How-tos: Wednesday, May 2, 10-11 a.m., Portland Center
• Google Docs – Organization, Sharing and Collaboration: Wednesday, May 2, 11 a.m. – noon, Portland 210
• Google E-mail How-tos: Wednesday, May 2, 2-3 p.m., Stevens 307
• Google Docs Organization, Sharing and Collaboration: Thursday, May 3, 2-3 p.m., Stevens 307

View the schedule and sign up at this link. Questions? Contact Kandie Comfort at kcomfort@georgefox.edu.

The wireless network foxguest is being replaced with foxpublic and will be upgraded to WPA2 for better encryption and security. If you are currently using foxguest, you will be required to move to either foxwifi or foxpublic.

We encourage students and employees to use foxwifi and visitors to the campus to use foxpublic. Please contact Josiah with Portland Center IT at 503-554-6127 if you need assistance connecting to wireless. The wireless password can be found on the main page of MyGFU.

The Portland Center will see both foxguest and foxpublic wireless for a one-week transition period.

Employees who connect to foxwifi wireless at the Portland Center will no longer need to use VPN to access their desktop computer or files on the administrative network (foxserve, printing, K drive). You will still need VPN for off-campus access to these resources.

– IT

The employee recognition event that has been held in early May for the past few years will be part of the first community gathering at the beginning of the 2012-13 academic year on Friday, Aug. 17.

Service Award recipients, Support Staff Employee of the Year, Administrator of the Year, and retirees will be honored at this event.