In collaboration with IT, Plant Services is pleased to announce a new key request approval process available via an electronic form.
You’ll be able to access this process both through MyGeorgeFox as well as from the Plant Services web pages. No more paper forms!
Be sure to “stay tuned” via The Daily Bruin. We’ll announce when this process will be live.
Shop the Bruin Store this week (Oct. 17-21) to get 20% off all Champion-brand apparel, including hoodies, crewnecks, sweatpants, tees and more. Stock up for the chilly weather ahead. The offer is valid both in the store and online.
Contact Laura King at lking@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Dawn Ford and the Faculty Development Committee invite you to join them for the Fall 2022 Faculty Lecture featuring professor Sunggu Yang tomorrow (Tuesday) at 6 p.m. in Hoover 105.
Yang, associate professor of theology and Christian ministries and recipient of the 2021-22 Faculty Achievement Award for Undergraduate Research & Scholarship, will present his research on “The Future of the Church: Predictions and Practical Imaginations for Today.”
What will the future of the church look like? What ought to happen now in the church for its future thriving? Please join us for an engaging lecture as we learn about how to do the church in today’s challenging, yet opportunity-full world.
For more information, contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.
The Staff Development Committee is pleased to invite all employees to a Lunch & Learn session about project management taught by Rae Casey, associate professor of organizational leadership in our George Fox Connect program.
A catered lunch will be provided on Tuesday, Oct. 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (presentation will begin around noon) in Canyon Commons 101-103.
RSVPs are required for all who plan to attend. Please RSVP here by Thursday, Oct. 20.
Contact Audrey Mass at amass@georgefox.edu with any questions.
As part of the sabbatical process, we invite former sabbatical recipients to share about their time away from the classroom. This academic year, we will have one brown bag session per semester, with the first scheduled for this Monday, Oct. 17, at 11:30 a.m. in Hoover 250.
Come hear from Muh Bi Lin (social work) and Chris Koch (psychology) as they share about their work. Attendees are invited to bring their curiosity and their lunch. The AAO will provide snacks and beverages.
For more information, reach out to Andrea Scott at scotta@georgefox.edu.
George Fox University Theatre is pleased to announce that its production of Oliver! opens on Thursday, Oct. 27.
Performances in Wood-Mar Auditorium are scheduled as follows:
You can read the synopsis and purchase tickets here. Tickets are also available by calling the performing arts box office at 503-554-2670.
Special Ticket Options for Students, Faculty and Staff
Students are entitled to one free ticket in your own name for each of our Thursday night performances only. Please use your George Fox email to obtain your ticket.
George Fox faculty and staff are entitled to one free ticket for the run of the show. Both options may be selected when you purchase or select your tickets in our online ticketing system. Please use your George Fox email address when ordering.
For details or assistance, email Kathy Harris at kharris@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2670.
Do you have students who could use help with writing projects or citations? Do they seem to be feeling overwhelmed and stressed?
Encourage them to make an appointment with the Portland Writing Center for writing and general academic support. Meetings might include reviewing the assignment, discussing citation styles or talking through the body paragraphs of their paper.
To schedule an appointment, download the Penji app in the Apple or Google Play stores (the icon is a blue penguin). You can also schedule an appointment through our website or clicking on the Penji icon at the bottom left corner of your Canvas course menu. We have step-by-step instructions on our website, or by email. Follow us on Instagram at gfupwc!!
Questions? Email Hannah Jackson hjackson@georgefox.edu, or the Writing Center at wc@georgefox.edu.
Dawn Ford and the Faculty Development Committee invite you to join them for the Fall 2022 Faculty Lecture featuring professor Sunggu Yang on Tuesday, Oct. 18, at 6 p.m. in Hoover 105.
Yang, associate professor of theology and Christian ministries and recipient of the 2021-22 Faculty Achievement Award for Undergraduate Research & Scholarship, will present his research on “The Future of the Church: Predictions and Practical Imaginations for Today.”
What will the future of the church look like? What ought to happen now in the church for its future thriving? Please join us for an engaging lecture as we learn about how to do the church in today’s challenging, yet opportunity-full world.
For more information, contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.
Join us for the MSW fall justice event featuring Jen Masotja, director of disaster services for Catholic Charities of Oregon, at noon on Thursday, Nov. 3, in Room 155 of the Portland Center. The event will focus on disaster management. Please RSVP here.
Masotja became the first-ever director for the department at CCO in January of 2021 after the agency was called to support survivors of the 2020 wildfires. With nearly 15 years of emergency management experience at the state, county and nonprofit levels, she is passionate about ensuring our most vulnerable neighbors are cared for before, during and after a disaster.
With multiple publications, international experience, several programs built from scratch, an advocate’s heart and her MSW in tow, our guest brings human services to the forefront of emergency management.
Contact Caroline Hottmann at chottmann@georgefox.edu with any questions.
The Cultural Enterprise invites you to hear from author and guest speaker Curtis Chang on Thursday, Oct. 27. We’ll host a faculty coffee at 3 p.m., during which he’ll discuss his recently published work on the theology of organizations, and a 7 p.m. public lecture on post-partisan faith.
Both events are in Canyon Commons, and refreshments will be served.
Faculty Coffee
Chang makes the provocative claim that human institutions participate in the Imago Dei. He argues that this insight is deeply grounded in Scripture and theology. Moreover, this central insight opens up a range of practical insights and motivations for the organizational life of all Christians, especially those working in “secular” entities.
Come hear Chang share about a robust theology of institutions, and bring your questions and thoughts!
Public Lecture: “When Politics Strains Relationships”
Have political divisions caused tension in the relationships in your family, school, church, work or community? Learn how to become a “post-partisan Christian” and how this new identity can heal our relationships – and hopefully our society. A livestream will be available (details coming soon).
About Chang
Chang straddles the worlds of secular institutions and theology. As a management consultant, he has won a White House award for social innovation as the founder and head of Consulting Within Reach (CWR), a firm serving nonprofits and government agencies. He also is on the faculty of American University in Washington D.C., where he teaches strategic planning.
As a theologian, Chang is a consulting professor at the Duke Divinity School and is a senior fellow at Fuller Theological Seminary. He currently co-hosts (with David French) the Good Faith podcast, which is ranked in the top 1% of all podcasts.
Contact Sarah Taylor at taylors@georgefox.edu for more information about his visit.
George Fox employees are invited to shop the Columbia Sportswear Employee Store Nov. 4-27!
What the employee store has to offer:
What to bring to access the store:
This invite is valid for you and four guests (you must be present), and it grants you store access only (offer not valid online).
Questions? Contact Sara Reamy at sreamy@georgefox.edu.
Dear Beloved Community,
Thank you for participating in the programming of the diversity, equity and inclusion discussion series. Our university’s commitment to diversity is deeply rooted in our primary commitment to the truth of the gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ. We are grateful to be a part of a community that values diversity.
Beginning with the all-employee meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 18, our community will engage with the learning materials and be ready for discussion. The expectation is that each member of our community engages with at least one of the “Read – Watch – Listen” items available for each month provided through Canvas or this link.
Our first discussion will center around Rich Villodas’ work on reconciliation as an important part of spiritual formation. We look forward to our community engaging on this topic Tuesday.
Sincerely,
DEI Committee
Don’t forget: Richter Scholars Program proposals are due on Monday, Oct. 17.
The Richter Scholars Program at George Fox distributes funds to support student research activities that are devised, initiated and carried out by individual student researchers, with mentorship, guidance and expertise provided by a faculty mentor.
The purpose of these funds is to support educational research opportunities that encourage the practices of independent thought leading to independent achievement and personal responsibility. For the purpose of this program, research is defined as a knowledge-generating activity that is designed to provide new information on a topic, tool or process, and that proceeds according to established and accepted research methods.
Before preparing a proposal, please read through the full proposal guidelines, eligibility requirements, and review criteria on this webpage.
Faculty mentors: Please note that several important proposal elements and eligibility requirements have been recently updated. Please thoroughly read through all posted documentation as you work with your student mentee to prepare a proposal. All submittals will be electronic.
For more information, contact Vetta Berokoff at vberokof@georgefox.edu.
As part of a desire to create more space for pause, reflection and fellowship, the academic affairs office is convening a completely voluntary time for corporate prayer during the second week of each month.
Join us for a 15-minute pocket of time to connect with God and with one another as we pray for George Fox University. If you’re unable to join us in person, feel free to set a reminder and lift your heart and prayers with us from wherever you are.
We will be meeting today (Wednesday) in Hoover 250 from 11:40 a.m. to noon.
If you have any questions, contact Andrea Scott at scotta@georgefox.edu.
Last week, we explored the concept of resilience and practical ways to increase our capacity for it. Becoming more resilient not only helps us get through difficult circumstances, it also empowers us to grow and improve our life along the way.
Resilience also often ties to our ability to live mindfully. Today, we invite you see that connection and read this article on building both mindfulness and resilience in the fall.
If you have any questions, reach out to Aga Luptak at aluptak@georgefox.edu.
In order to process an invoice, the Accounts Pay team needs all of the below-mentioned information:
AP receives a multitude of emailed payment requests, and there is a high probability of those getting buried, especially in cases wherein any of the above information is missing in the email.
To comply with audit requirements, AP does not have access to the purchasing module, thus they are unable to themselves obtain PO and receipt numbers from PeopleSoft.
In order to improve our current “Procure to Pay” process, and to help you to pay your invoices in a timely manner, we have released a Request for Payment form. This form replaces emailed and paper payment requests.
We are planning a formal training session in the coming months where we will share more information with you. In the meantime, feel free to email your questions to purchasing@georgefox.edu.
Thank you,
The Accounts Pay and Purchasing Teams
The Staff Development Committee is pleased to invite all employees to a Lunch & Learn session about project management taught by Rae Casey, associate professor of organizational leadership in our George Fox Connect program.
A catered lunch will be provided on Tuesday, Oct. 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (presentation will begin around noon) in Canyon Commons 101-103.
RSVPs are required for all who plan to attend. Please RSVP here by Thursday, Oct. 20.
Contact Audrey Mass at amass@georgefox.edu with any questions.
Enjoy some bonding time with your colleagues at an all-employee lunch this Monday, Oct. 10, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons!
We will share some brief announcements and updates, and lunch is complimentary. No need to bring your own sack lunch!
See you there!
Dear Beloved Community,
We are grateful to be a part of a presidential initiative that values diversity. Our university’s commitment to diversity is deeply rooted in our primary commitment to the truth of the gospel of our Savior, Jesus Christ. It is our desire to create a space that fosters community and engages in rich dialogue to improve diversity and inclusion awareness that will, in turn, become applicable to our work at George Fox and our local community at large.
We invite you to explore the content designated for each month and look forward to building and strengthening our time together through conversation. Everyone will be enrolled in Canvas as a way to access the content. You may also review the content on this PDF and can learn more about our diversity efforts on this Diversity Resources webpage.
With love,
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
Newberg campus offices will be closed tomorrow (Friday) for the mid-semester holiday. The Murdock Library will be closed, but the 24-hour space will remain open. The library will resume regular hours of operation over the weekend.
The Bruin Store will be open for regular hours (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) on Friday.
