Portland Center Community Lunch December 9

Monday, December 8th, 2008

Our community lunch will feature President Robin Baker as well as door prizes and a fun holiday quiz.

As usual, Bon Appetit will provide the lunch for $3 or you may bring your own.

Join us in Room 155 on Tuesday, Dec. 9 from noon to 1 p.m. 

‘O Holy Night!’ Christmas concert set for this weekend

Monday, December 8th, 2008

Don’t forget: The university will present its annual Christmas concert this week. The Department of Performing Arts will present “O Holy Night!” Friday through Sunday, Dec. 12-14. The concert features more than 175 musicians from five ensembles in the main-stage performance, and preconcert music featuring six of the university’s chamber ensembles.

Three presentations are scheduled:

Two on-campus performances in Bauman Auditorium
Friday, Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m. (preconcert music begins at 6:30 p.m.)
Saturday, Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m. (preconcert music begins at 6:30 p.m.)

Off-campus performance at Village Baptist Church in Beaverton
Sunday, Dec. 14, 2:30 p.m. (preconcert music begins at 2 p.m.)

Additional information about the concert program or the performing arts department is available by contacting Debbie Hawblitzel (Performing Arts) at ext. 2620.

Ticket information
All faculty, staff and students receive one free ticket that can be picked up at the box office in the University Store. Additional tickets may be purchased in person at the box office or by calling the office at ext. 3844. Tickets also are available at music.georgefox.edu. Tickets are $10 for adults; $8 for seniors and George Fox alumni; and $6 for students and children. The concert features reserve seating, so if you have a favorite seat, make sure you save it now.

Textbook Buyback at the Portland Center Bookstore

Sunday, December 7th, 2008

Textbook buyback will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tues. – Thurs., December 16 – 18 at the Portland Center Bookstore.

If you are unable to bring your unwanted textbooks in during this time, consider having a friend bring them in for you.

Please email John Stewart, Bookstore Director or call him at 503.554.6125 if you have questions.

Christmas Concert Tickets Available

Thursday, December 4th, 2008

The Department of Performing Arts will present its Christmas concert, “O Holy Night!,” Friday through Sunday, Dec. 12-14. The concert features more than 175 musicians from five ensembles in the main-stage performance, and preconcert music featuring six of the university’s chamber ensembles.

Three presentations are scheduled:

Two on-campus performances in Bauman Auditorium
Friday, Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m. (preconcert music begins at 6:30 p.m.)
Saturday, Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m. (preconcert music begins at 6:30 p.m.)

Off-campus performance at Village Baptist Church in Beaverton
Sunday, Dec. 14, 2:30 p.m. (preconcert music begins at 2 p.m.)

Additional information about the concert program or the performing arts department is available by contacting Debbie Hawblitzel (Performing Arts) at ext. 2620.

Ticket information
All faculty, staff and students receive one free ticket that can be picked up at the box office in the University Store. Additional tickets may be purchased in person at the box office or by calling the office at ext. 3844. Tickets also are available at music.georgefox.edu. Tickets are $10 for adults; $8 for seniors and George Fox alumni; and $6 for students and children.  The concert features reserve seating, so if you have a favorite seat, make sure you save it now.

PeopleSoft Registrar’s office and Student Accounts update

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008

This is a Critical notice regarding the registration/billing software transition for spring semester 09.  Please take a moment to read the information.

Impact:

  • Fall 08 – Final grade entry will be in Bruindata – No Change
  • Students are receiving emails/ennouncements asking them to register for Spring 09 by Thursday, Dec 4, at 5 p.m. to reduce manual work in late December and early January.
  • Registration enrollment records will be converted into PeopleSoft beginning Dec 4 at 5 p.m. in preparation for Dec 8 go-live date.
  • Students will continue using the Bruindata Registration for spring 09 after the new system is live on Dec 8. These records will then be entered manually in the new software by the Registrar’s office.

Please encourage students to register as requested; this will greatly assist the Registrar’s and Billing offices to start springs semester in the new software.

University’s Christmas Celebration this Saturday evening

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008

The university community is invited to George Fox’s annual Christmas celebration on Saturday, Dec. 6. Following is a schedule of planned activities.

6:15 – 6:45 p.m.

  • Christmas carols and candlelight devotional service at the Centennial Clock Tower

6:30-8:30 p.m. (in Stevens Center, Hoover, EHS atriums)

  • Photos with Santa
  • Craft activities
  • Cookie decorating
  • Live entertainment
  • Refreshments

6:30—8:30 p.m. (in Stevens Center parking lot)

  • Horse-drawn wagon rides
  • Bonfire
  • Hot cocoa

Newberg-Portland courier time change on Friday

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008

On Friday, Dec. 5, the courier to the George Fox Portland Center will not leave Newberg until after 1 p.m. All items for Portland must be received at the University Mail Services by 12:45 p.m.

The regular schedule will resume on Monday.

The Baker Family Christmas Open House Dec. 14

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008

The Baker family invites you and your family to their annual Christmas Open House, Sunday, Dec. 14 from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Edward’s Home, 402 S. College St., Newberg, Oregon.

We look forward to you joining us for light appetizers and holiday sweets as we celebrate the Christmas Season together!

(Each department will be receiving an invitation flyer in campus mail.  This invitation is extended to all members in each department)

Bookstore Website Activation for Spring semester

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008

Spring textbooks will be available online on Monday, December 15th.

Books will be available for purchase at this time.

store.georgefox.edu

Questions? Email John Stewart, Bookstore Director or call him at 503.554.6125.

Satellite Copier Cost Center Change

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008

The satellite copiers have a new cost center for paper and supplies.  The old number was 21180 and has been changed to 00-630035.  This change will not affect the departmental budgets.  The only place that you will need this number is at Print Services when you are filling out a supply form for your local copy machine.  All copier toner, staples, and paper and transparencies are still purchased through Print Services, using the 00-630035 cost center.

Supplies for your individual printers still need to be charged to your departmental cost centers. For any questions regarding this change, please contact Print Services at ext. 2550 or PrintServices@georgefox.edu.

Holiday sale at the Portland Center Bookstore

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008

During the month of December the Portland Center Bookstore is hosting a Holiday sale on all George Fox insignia merchandise (excluding diploma frames).  Save 25% to 40% on all insignia clothing and gift items (discount taken at register).

This is a perfect holiday gift opportunity!

Christmas Concert Tickets Available

Monday, December 1st, 2008

The Department of Performing Arts will present its Christmas concert, “O Holy Night!,” Friday through Sunday, Dec. 12-14. The concert features more than 175 musicians from five ensembles in the main-stage performance, and preconcert music featuring six of the university’s chamber ensembles.

Three presentations are scheduled:

Two on-campus performances in Bauman Auditorium
Friday, Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m. (preconcert music begins at 6:30 p.m.)
Saturday, Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m. (preconcert music begins at 6:30 p.m.)

Off-campus performance at Village Baptist Church in Beaverton
Sunday, Dec. 14, 2:30 p.m. (preconcert music begins at 2 p.m.)

Additional information about the concert program or the performing arts department is available by contacting Debbie Hawblitzel (Performing Arts) at ext. 2620.

Ticket information
All faculty, staff and students receive one free ticket that can be picked up at the box office in the University Store. Additional tickets may be purchased in person at the box office or by calling the office at ext. 3844. Tickets also are available at music.georgefox.edu. Tickets are $10 for adults; $8 for seniors and George Fox alumni; and $6 for students and children.  The concert features reserve seating, so if you have a favorite seat, make sure you save it now.

PeopleSoft Registrar’s office and Student Accounts update

Monday, December 1st, 2008

This is a Critical notice regarding the registration/billing software transition for spring semester 09.  Please take a moment to read the information.

Impact:

  • Fall 08 – Final grade entry will be in Bruindata – No Change
  • Students are receiving emails/ennouncements asking them to register for Spring 09 by Thursday, Dec 4, at 5 p.m. to reduce manual work in late December and early January.
  • Registration enrollment records will be converted into PeopleSoft beginning Dec 4 at 5 p.m. in preparation for Dec 8 go-live date.
  • Students will continue using the Bruindata Registration for spring 09 after the new system is live on Dec 8. These records will then be entered manually in the new software by the Registrar’s office.

Please encourage students to register as requested; this will greatly assist the Registrar’s and Billing offices to start springs semester in the new software.

Call for November time sheets and time-off reports

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

Please take a few minutes to submit your November time sheet (support staff) or time-off report (administrators) to your supervisor right away. As always, please be sure it is complete, accurate and signed by both you and your supervisor before sending it to HR at Box 6108. If your supervisor is not available to sign it, please send a copy to HR and keep the original until it has been signed. These documents are available on the HR website.

Thanksgiving holidays note: No hours should be recorded for the Nov. 27 and 28 holidays on the staff time sheet unless an employee worked those days.

November student employee time sheets due in HR

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

Student supervisors, please submit your students’ November time sheets to HR right away. Please be sure the student’s name is legible on each one and use the new cost center numbers. Also, don’t forget to sign the time sheet, and be sure the students do as well.

If the student is not available to sign it this week, please send it without the signature; HR will hold the check until the time sheet is signed. If a student delivers his or her own time sheet to HR, it must be in a sealed envelope, a Federal Work Study regulation.

Kays presents ‘Putting the fun into teaching fundamentals’ Dec. 3

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

A Faculty Teaching Forum, “Putting the fun into teaching fundamentals,” will be presented by Kris Kays (Psychology) from 3:40 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, in Hoover 104 (Hoover Library).

A synopsis: Is it important to have fun in the classroom? Yes, but the functions, which are numerous, have to be well thought through. Join our conversation on how to use fun effectively in instruction. Refreshments will be served. No R.S.V.P. is required.

All faculty — full time, part time, and adjunct — are invited to attend Faculty Teaching Forums (FTFs). Video podcasts of FTFs will be available at the “Events and Resources” link on the Center for Teaching and Learning website.

Reserve seats now for university’s Christmas concert

Monday, November 24th, 2008

The Department of Performing Arts will present its Christmas concert, “O Holy Night!,” Friday through Sunday, Dec. 12-14. The concert features more than 175 musicians from five ensembles in the main-stage performance, and preconcert music featuring six of the university’s chamber ensembles.

Three presentations are scheduled:

Two on-campus performances in Bauman Auditorium
Friday, Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m. (preconcert music begins at 6:30 p.m.)
Saturday, Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m. (preconcert music begins at 6:30 p.m.)

Off-campus performance at Village Baptist Church in Beaverton
Sunday, Dec. 14, 2:30 p.m. (preconcert music begins at 2 p.m.)

Additional information about the concert program or the performing arts department is available by contacting Debbie Hawblitzel (Performing Arts) at ext. 2620.

Ticket information
All faculty, staff and students receive one free ticket that can be picked up at the box office in the University Store. Additional tickets may be purchased in person at the box office or by calling the office at ext. 3844. Tickets also are available at music.georgefox.edu. Tickets are $10 for adults; $8 for seniors and George Fox alumni; and $6 for students and children.  The concert features reserve seating, so if you have a favorite seat, make sure you save it now.

Portland Center holiday hours

Monday, November 24th, 2008

The Portland Center will operate on holiday hours this Thanksgiving week. The buildings will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday and will re-open on Monday, Dec. 1, at 8 a.m. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Enrollment Services office:
Monday:  8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Library:
Monday:  8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Bookstore:
Monday:  9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m. to noon

‘Shift’ art exhibit, featuring Dan Callis, opens Nov. 25

Monday, November 24th, 2008

You are  invited to attend the artist talk and opening reception for the “Shift” art exhibit featuring paintings by Biola University’s Dan Callis. The artist talk begins at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, in Hoover 102, followed by the opening reception in Minthorne Gallery from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Reminder from Safety Committee: Be careful

Monday, November 24th, 2008

Just a reminder from the university’s Safety Committee: Be careful out there. On-the-job injury accidents have skyrocketed this year. Three lost-time or restricted work duty accidents within a week have pushed the total number of injuries this year above last year’s total.

An accident is easily avoided if you are attentive and cautious when walking on wet floors or just about anywhere outdoors, especially this time of year. And be careful to always use proper bending and lifting techniques. You can find more good information about preventing slips, trips and falls at this site.

Be safe at work and at home. Take care to carve your turkey, not your thumb, and have a happy Thanksgiving.

– Dan Schutter (Plant Services)