Thursday, July 31st, 2025
Not sure if buying a home is the right move? Join a Canopy webinar to help you decide what’s best for you. They will cover the pros and cons of renting vs. buying and what it takes to qualify for a mortgage.
Is homeownership right for you? Register here to find out. The webinar is scheduled from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14.
Posted in Newberg employee news, Portland employee news | Comments Off on Is it time to buy a home? A free Canopy webinar will help you decide
Thursday, July 31st, 2025
Did you know that nearly 70% of Americans don’t have a will? This August, in honor of National Make-A-Will Month, you can create a legal will with George Fox’s new online “No Cost Will.”
It’s simple, provides instant peace of mind, and makes it easy for you to make decisions about what matters most. To make your free will, visit georgefox.edu/Will.
Need more information? Email Tracy Fabel at tfabel@georgefox.edu.
Posted in Newberg employee news, Portland employee news | Comments Off on Advancement office offers ‘No Cost Will’ service this month
Wednesday, July 30th, 2025
Join a Canopy webinar to learn more about essential home maintenance tasks for every season, including preventive tips to avoid costly repairs. Keep your home in top condition all year round.
Reserve your seat here for the event, scheduled from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 13.
Posted in Newberg employee news, Portland employee news | Comments Off on Free webinar offers tips on home maintenance
Tuesday, July 29th, 2025
Working as a caregiver has unique responsibilities and stressors. Join a Canopy webinar that will address the specific challenges of being a caregiver, how to avoid burnout as a caregiver, and skills needed to balance caregiving with the other aspects of your life.
Register now at this link. The webinar will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12. Additional resources for caregivers (childcare and eldercare) can be found here.
Posted in Newberg employee news, Portland employee news | Comments Off on Join a Canopy webinar to get tips on being a caregiver
Tuesday, July 29th, 2025
It’s that time again! Welcome Weekend is our chance to welcome each and every new student as they step onto campus.
With such a large incoming class, we need all hands on deck as we each do our part to make students and their guests experience the Be Known promise. And who better to do that than our own faculty and staff?
Please complete this form if you would like to join our team to volunteer, and we will contact you with further instructions. We need help with drivers on Sunday; if you are available, please select that option.
Questions? Contact Kara Holcombe at kholcombe@georgefox.edu.
Posted in Newberg employee news, Portland employee news | Comments Off on Help greet the incoming class as a Welcome Weekend volunteer
Tuesday, July 29th, 2025
The Office for Spiritual Life is looking for Life Group leaders for our fall 2025 Life Groups series (the weeks of Sept. 15 through Oct. 31). 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 fall, our groups will be either in person or completely via Zoom. Groups led by a George Fox staff or faculty member will be SPIL-credit eligible in order to encourage students to engage in high-quality spiritual formation experiences that are participatory and offer ongoing community.
To sign up, please fill out this form by Monday, Aug. 18. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Cyndi Murillo at cmurillo@georgefox.edu.
Posted in Newberg employee news, Portland employee news | Comments Off on Consider volunteering as a Life Group leader this fall
Monday, July 28th, 2025
As our nutrition campaign continues, we want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who participated and embraced the journey toward healthier eating! It’s been inspiring to see the positive changes and increased awareness around making nutritious choices.
The healthy eating journey doesn’t end here; it evolves into a lifestyle. To help keep the momentum going and continue building on these positive changes, we highly recommend checking out the American Heart Association’s “Together Tuesdays” video series.
These short, engaging videos offer practical tips and delicious ideas for healthy eating, all while emphasizing the importance of doing it together. Take a few minutes to watch them and explore the website – you might also discover new recipes, meal prep strategies, or simply find renewed motivation to keep your healthy eating habits strong.
– Wellness Committee (Bewell@georgefox.edu)
Posted in Newberg employee news, Portland employee news | Comments Off on Explore healthy eating habits with ‘Together Tuesdays’ video series
Monday, July 28th, 2025
The IT Department is selling used iMacs, MacBooks, PC laptops, desktops and Chromebooks on a first-come, first-served basis at the service desk in the Stevens Center. Please see this website for more information.
Important Purchase Information
All computers are sold as is. The IT Department does not provide support, maintenance or updates for these machines, and cannot guarantee manufacturer parts availability. Payment by debit or credit card in person is required at the time of purchase. We are unable to hold computers.
All computers have been factory reset and are running the highest operating system compatible with their hardware. These devices are best suited for web browsing, streaming, and applications that do not require a newer operating system. Please note that some versions of Microsoft Office may not be compatible.
Included Accessories
- Laptops come with a power supply.
- Mac Pros and iMacs include a power cord, keyboard and mouse (while supplies last).
- All-in-ones and Z2 Minis include a power cord, keyboard and mouse (while supplies last).
Questions? Please contact the Service Desk at servicedesk@georgefox.edu.
Posted in Newberg employee news, Portland employee news | Comments Off on Check out used computers at the IT service desk
Monday, July 28th, 2025
Nationwide is implementing a mandatory security enhancement for all participant accounts. You’ll now be required to complete a one-time multi-factor authentication (MFA), even if you’ve previously verified your identity. This proactive measure significantly strengthens the security of your account and helps protect against fraud and unauthorized access.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the Nationwide Solution Center directly at 877-677-3678 for assistance.
Posted in Newberg employee news, Portland employee news | Comments Off on Important update regarding your Nationwide retirement account
Monday, July 28th, 2025
This is an important announcement regarding our vendor management process. To streamline our procurement operations and ensure compliance, all staff are requested to invite their existing vendors to register with Unimarket/BruinBuy.
Please note: No existing vendor information will be automatically uploaded to BruinBuy. It is helpful for you to personally reach out to your vendors and guide them to the registration process. You can initiate the process via the “Create” button in BruinBuy, choosing the “Request Supplier” option.
This initiative will help us maintain accurate vendor information, improve efficiency, and enhance our overall purchasing capabilities. We appreciate your prompt attention to this matter.
If you have any questions or require assistance with the vendor invitation process, please contact Frank Charles or Patrick Culligan in the Finance office.
Posted in Newberg employee news, Portland employee news | Comments Off on Please invite existing vendors to register with Unimarket/BruinBuy
Monday, July 28th, 2025
Your home’s equity is a powerful financial tool – are you using it wisely? Canopy’s insightful resource, “Tapping into Home Equity: When and How to Refinance Your Home,” will guide you through the complexities of refinancing.
Learn the optimal times to refinance, understand the different options available, and discover how leveraging your equity can help you achieve your financial goals. Canopy provides personalized “Financial Fitness” consultations and helps you access exclusive programs that can make your refinancing journey smoother and more beneficial.
Watch the video and then call Canopy at 1-800-433-2320 to get started with Advantage Home Plus Program.
Posted in Newberg employee news, Portland employee news | Comments Off on Learn how to leverage your home’s equity in Canopy course
Monday, July 28th, 2025
Please be sure to share your appreciation for this year’s Milestone Service Award recipients by this Friday, Aug. 1. These are employees who have completed five, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years of service at George Fox as of August 2025!
We will be utilizing an online platform to help us honor your coworkers and friends with notes of encouragement, gratitude, memories, and even videos or photos.
Click here for a list of this year’s list of Milestone Work Anniversary recipients and then click on their name for a link to share your “Gift of Words” via the online platform. If you have any access issues, please contact peopleandculture@georgefox.edu.
Important: Please reach out to Joe Thouvenel, director of engagement and culture, if you have any questions regarding the list of honorees or if you believe someone (including yourself) may be missing from this list.
Thank you in advance for making this an extra special celebration for our loyal employees celebrating a milestone service anniversary this year!
Posted in Newberg employee news, Portland employee news | Comments Off on Share your ‘Gift of Words’ with milestone employees by this Friday
Sunday, July 27th, 2025
In addition to the BruinBuy training sessions scheduled for Aug. 19 and Sept. 15 in Canyon Commons, we are offering two additional sessions on Aug. 6 and Aug. 14 at the Millage Building.
Due to space constraints, these additional sessions will be limited to the first 15 registrants. Please register here if you would like to attend.
Posted in Newberg employee news, Portland employee news | Comments Off on Register for a BruinBuy training session
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025
The George Fox community is invited to the Friendsview Retirement Community’s resale garage sale Friday and Saturday, Aug 8-9. The sale will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
George Fox students get half-price on all items both days, and on Saturday all attendees can get half off their purchase or $4 per bag. Cash and checks are the only accepted forms of payment.
The address is 1301 E. Fulton in Newberg. We hope to see you there!
Posted in Newberg employee news, Newberg Graduate student news, Newberg Undergraduate student news, Portland employee news, Portland student news, Public News & Events | Comments Off on You’re invited to Friendsview’s resale garage sale Aug. 8-9
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025
The Bruin Bookstore will be closed July 25 through Aug. 3 for scheduled maintenance in the Klages Center.
You can still order from the Bruin Bookstore website. Please note that all orders will be filled Aug. 4. Thank you for your understanding and patience with online orders.
Posted in Newberg employee news, Newberg Graduate student news, Newberg Undergraduate student news, Portland employee news, Portland student news | Comments Off on Bruin Bookstore will be closed July 25 through Aug. 3
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025
Bruin Bookstore has cardigans, vests, polos, hoodies, quarter-zips and T-shirts on clearance for 20% to 40% off regular prices.
This in-store-only promotion runs now through the end of September. The store’s summer hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Stay tuned for fall term hours.
Please note that clearance discounts cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions.
Posted in Newberg employee news, Newberg Graduate student news, Newberg Undergraduate student news, Portland employee news, Portland student news | Comments Off on Bruin Bookstore clearance sale starts now
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025
The experience of building resiliency requires tools to navigate change, manage stress, and bounce back from setbacks with confidence. That’s why we’re inviting you to join a live webinar, “Conversations Under the Canopy: Building Resiliency in Uncertain Times.”
The 15-minute webinar will take place at 8:45 a.m. Thursday, July 24. The host will discuss personal and collective wellbeing, fostering a supportive environment where growth, empathy and sustainable impact can thrive.
You can register here.
Posted in Newberg employee news, Portland employee news | Comments Off on Register for a webinar that focuses on building resiliency
Monday, July 21st, 2025
Each year, the university honors the extraordinary contributions of our faculty, staff and administrators through our “Faculty of the Year,” “Staff of the Year,” and “Administrator of the Year” awards. Faculty award recipients received their awards this past spring; staff and administrators will be recognized at the all-community meeting on Monday, Aug. 18.
If you believe someone is deserving of this honor, please nominate them via this link! The nomination form will be open through Friday, July 25. Nominees will be presented to the VPs for final selection. Please help us honor your dedicated coworkers by taking the time to submit your nominations!
If you have any questions, contact Joe Thouvenel at jthouvenel@georgefox.edu.
Posted in Newberg employee news, Portland employee news | Comments Off on Nominate colleagues for staff and administrator of the year awards
Monday, July 21st, 2025
Please register if you’re interested in attending additional BruinBuy training sessions.
These sessions are designed to help you get the most out of BruinBuy, answer your questions, and build confidence in using the system.
We look forward to supporting you! If you have any questions, contact Frank Charles at fcharles@georgefox.edu.
Posted in Newberg employee news, Portland employee news | Comments Off on Register for additional training sessions to get the most out of BruinBuy
Monday, July 21st, 2025
It’s that time again! Welcome Weekend is our chance to welcome each and every new student as they step onto campus.
With such a large incoming class, we need all hands on deck as we each do our part to make students and their guests experience the Be Known promise. And who better to do that than our own faculty and staff?
Please complete this form if you would like to join our team to volunteer, and we will contact you with further instructions. We need help with drivers on Sunday; if you are available, please select that option.
Questions? Contact Kara Holcombe at kholcombe@georgefox.edu.
Posted in Newberg employee news, Portland employee news | Comments Off on Volunteers needed to assist with Welcome Weekend