The Bruin Store has “George Fox University Class of 2016” teddy bears and T-shirts that must go! This week only we are offering a 50 percent discount on these items. There is a limited supply, so act quickly.
Contact Michael Simmons at msimmons@georegefox.edu for more information.
Due to an illness, the Bruin Store is adjusting its hours this week. Those new hours will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today (Wednesday) through Friday (Jan. 4-6). We will resume normal semester hours (8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday) starting on Monday, Jan. 9.
Also, do you have online textbook orders to pick up? Pick those up any day next week from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the FoxHole.
Contact Michael Simmons (msimmons@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
Thank you and Go Bruins!
Two memorial services are scheduled this week for Arthur Roberts, the longtime professor and administrator who dedicated more than six decades to George Fox.
At 6 p.m. this Friday, Jan. 6, North Valley Friends Church will host a meeting for worship at which people will have the opportunity to share their memories of Arthur. Then, at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7, the university will host a “Celebration of the Life of Arthur O. Roberts” in Bauman Auditorium. Music and slides will begin at 10 a.m., and a reception will follow.
To read more about Arthur, visit this page.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that contributions be made to support student scholarships at George Fox University in the name of the Arthur and Fern Roberts Tuition Grant. Giving can be done here.
Do you know that if you don’t sign up for Student Account Direct Deposit your refunds, including financial aid refunds, will be delayed? Please sign up now!
Also, any student who has previously received refund checks via their campus box, we are no longer able to send checks to your campus box so please sign up for Direct Deposit.
There are two steps to sign up. Go to your Student Center in MyGFU to access an easy link via your “To Do List.” If your “To Do List” is not updated after 48 hours, look for help at this link or stop by our office.
The university’s offices will be closed on Friday, Dec. 23, as well as Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 26-27, in observance of Christmas. In addition, offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 2, in observance of the New Year’s Day holiday.
Libraries on the Newberg and Portland campuses will be closed on those days as well.
Do you know that if you don’t sign up for Student Account Direct Deposit your refunds, including financial aid refunds, will be delayed? Please sign up now!
Also, any student who has previously received refund checks via their campus box, we are no longer able to send checks to your campus box so please sign up for Direct Deposit.
There are two steps to sign up. Go to your Student Center in MyGFU to access an easy link via your “To Do List.” If your “To Do List” is not updated after 48 hours, look for help at this link or stop by our office.
Mail and Print Services will be closing early Thursday, Dec. 23, at 3:30 p.m. Print Services will be closed the week between Christmas and New Year’s, while Mail Services and the courier service will operate on their normal schedule (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) during that time frame.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Richard Silver at 503-554-2551.
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
The Bruin Store will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today (Saturday) for midyear commencement. Congratulations to all our graduates!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
