Monday, December 19th, 2016
With the holidays quickly approaching, the finance department would like to bring to your attention the schedule for processing check requests and expense reimbursement requests to accommodate the short holiday weeks.
Please refer to the Forms page on the finance department website to view the Accounts Payable Holiday Payment Processing Schedule.
Happy Holidays!
– The Finance Team
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Friday, December 16th, 2016
The Bruin Store will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today (Saturday) for midyear commencement. Congratulations to all our graduates!
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Thursday, December 15th, 2016
The Oregon Historical Society is featuring a special anniversary exhibit titled, “Vision, Mission, Values: 125 Years of George Fox University.†As the oldest Christian institution in Oregon, we have a lot of history to share!
The exhibit highlights key individuals who shaped our story, special places and unique artifacts from campus life over the past 125 years. It is open now and runs through Feb. 5.
The Oregon Historical Society is located at 1200 S.W. Park Ave., in Portland. More information is available at this link.
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Thursday, December 15th, 2016
Please be sure to log into your time sheet to lock your December hours, before you head out of town. Failure to lock your time sheet will cause a delay in your January payroll. Be safe and enjoy your time off!
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Kasondra Silva at ksilva@georgefox.edu.
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Thursday, December 15th, 2016
Want some extra cash this Christmas break? Sell your textbooks back to the Bruin Store and get cash today! We are buying back textbooks from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today (Friday).
Also, go to georgefoxshop.com to order your spring textbooks now. Just choose the in-store pick-up option and we’ll have them ready for when you arrive back on campus in January.
Contact Michael Simmons (msimmons@georgefox.edu) if you have any questions.
Go Bruins!
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Wednesday, December 14th, 2016
Despite the wintry weather today, the Bruin Store is still open for business. Swing by if you wish to sell back your textbooks! We are buying back textbooks from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Also, go to georgefoxshop.com to order your spring textbooks now. Just choose the in-store pick-up option and we’ll have them ready for when you arrive back on campus in January.
Contact Michael Simmons (msimmons@georgefox.edu) if you have any questions.
Go Bruins!
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Wednesday, December 14th, 2016
Don’t forget to join your friends in MLK Day of Service in Portland!
MLK Day of Service is a day we are able to live into this vision Dr. King had for serving and justice. Though one day of service is never enough to fully celebrate him or what he stood for, we hope you are able to join us for this day of service and recognition of Dr. King.
MLK Day of Service takes place on Monday, Jan. 16. You can register and find more information about what the day will look like here.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email spirituallife@georgefox.edu.
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Wednesday, December 14th, 2016
Please be sure to log into your time sheet to lock your December hours, before you head out of town. Failure to lock your time sheet will cause a delay in your January payroll. Be safe and enjoy your time off!
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Kasondra Silva at ksilva@georgefox.edu.
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Tuesday, December 13th, 2016
Don’t forget to join your friends in MLK Day of Service in Portland!
MLK Day of Service is a day we are able to live into this vision Dr. King had for serving and justice. Though one day of service is never enough to fully celebrate him or what he stood for, we hope you are able to join us for this day of service and recognition of Dr. King.
MLK Day of Service takes place on Monday, Jan. 16. You can register and find more information about what the day will look like here.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email spirituallife@georgefox.edu.
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Tuesday, December 13th, 2016
Please be sure to log into your time sheet to lock your December hours, before you head out of town. Failure to lock your time sheet will cause a delay in your January payroll. Be safe and enjoy your time off!
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Kasondra Silva at ksilva@georgefox.edu.
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Tuesday, December 13th, 2016
Want some extra cash this Christmas break? Sell your textbooks back to the Bruin Store and get cash today! We are buying back textbooks from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day this week.
Also, go to georgefoxshop.com to order your spring textbooks now. Just choose the in-store pick-up option and we’ll have them ready for when you arrive back on campus in January.
Contact Michael Simmons (msimmons@georgefox.edu) if you have any questions.
Go Bruins!
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Monday, December 12th, 2016
Please join us for Christmas treats, hot beverages, and a good dose of holiday cheer! The Portland Center is hosting a wassail party from 2 to 6 p.m. today (Tuesday) in the lobby.
For our community musicians, please play your favorite Christmas music on our piano in the lobby. It’s open anytime! We would love to hear the ivories!
Contact Darla Norgren (dnorgren@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
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Monday, December 12th, 2016
With the holidays quickly approaching, the finance department would like to bring to your attention the schedule for processing check requests and expense reimbursement requests to accommodate the short holiday weeks.
Please refer to the Forms page on the finance department website to view the Accounts Payable Holiday Payment Processing Schedule.
Happy Holidays!
– The Finance Team
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Sunday, December 11th, 2016
It’s “Study Day” but it’s also the first day of textbook buyback at the Bruin Store! We will be giving cash for books from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today (Monday) and the rest of the week. Come early to get the most for your books!
Remember textbook rentals are due back by 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 16. Please email 1478mgr@follett.com if you have more questions.
Thank you and Go Bruins!
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Thursday, December 8th, 2016
The Oregon Historical Society is featuring a special anniversary exhibit titled, “Vision, Mission, Values: 125 Years of George Fox University.†As the oldest Christian institution in Oregon, we have a lot of history to share!
The exhibit highlights key individuals who shaped our story, special places and unique artifacts from campus life over the past 125 years. It is open now and runs through Feb. 5.
The Oregon Historical Society is located at 1200 S.W. Park Ave., in Portland. More information is available at this link.
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Wednesday, December 7th, 2016
Please join us for Christmas treats, hot beverages, and a good dose of holiday cheer! The Portland Center is hosting a wassail party from 2 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 13, in the lobby.
For our community musicians, please play your favorite Christmas music on our piano in the lobby. It’s open anytime! We would love to hear the ivories!
Contact Darla Norgren (dnorgren@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
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Wednesday, December 7th, 2016
Carmen Imes, adjunct professor of biblical studies, will conduct a “Turning of the Page” session today (Thursday) on The Saint John’s Bible. Come and “see the Word” as the biblical message comes to life in this historic illuminated Bible.
The session begins at 1 p.m. in the MLRC.
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Tuesday, December 6th, 2016
Students are invited to support their peers at this year’s Christmas Concert, scheduled Dec. 9-11 in Bauman Auditorium. Students who attend Friday night’s 7:30 p.m. performance are entitled to one free ticket.
You can select your free concert ticket online at this link. Be sure to select “GFU Student” in the drop-down menu if attending Friday’s concert. If you wish to purchase additional tickets or elect to attend one of the other performances, you may buy tickets at the same link.
Questions? Contact Debbie Hawblitzel at dhawblit@georgefox.edu.
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Tuesday, December 6th, 2016
Nearly 250 students will receive undergraduate and graduate diplomas at the university’s midyear commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 17, in the Wheeler Sports Center. Seating begins at 10 a.m., and the ceremony will start at 11 a.m.
Tickets are not required; however, seating is limited to 10 guests per graduate. At 10:45 a.m., a live broadcast of the ceremony will be available to watch at this link.
Alumna Juli Morse, a mechanical engineer, entrepreneur and technology commercialization enthusiast, will serve as commencement speaker. Morse has 16 years experience working in the high-tech and consumer goods industries, including with Hewlett-Packard, The Clorox Company and several startups. She is also the founder of River Parkway Labs, a technology commercialization and product-marketing consultancy in Portland. The title of her address is “A World Waiting to Be Known.”
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Tuesday, December 6th, 2016
Carla Innes, adjunct professor of biblical studies, will conduct a “Turning of the Page” session tomorrow (Thursday) on The Saint John’s Bible. Come and “see the Word” as the biblical message comes to life in this historic illuminated Bible.
The session begins at 1 p.m. in the MLRC.
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