Craig Johnson speaks on leadership at faculty lecture Tuesday

Thursday, March 2nd, 2017

All are invited to the 2017 Spring Faculty Lecture on Tuesday, March 7, featuring Craig Johnson, professor emeritus of leadership studies and recipient of the 2015-16 Faculty Achievement Award for Graduate Research & Scholarship.

Craig’s lecture, “A Walk on the Shadow Side of Leadership,” will begin at 6 p.m. in Hoover 105. Following is a synopsis:

“We will focus on the power leaders have to cast light or shadow over followers. They must take special care, ‘lest the act of leadership create more harm than good.’ Refusing to face the dark side of leadership makes abuse more likely. Exploring the destructive dimension of leadership highlights the ethical challenges facing leaders and equips us to illumine rather than darken the lives of others.”

Come early and enjoy the 2017 Spring Richter Student Scholars Symposium! It is scheduled from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Hoover lobby. George Fox student scholars, from both undergraduate and graduate programs, will present their research in a conversational poster format.

The event is sponsored by the Faculty Development Committee. Refreshments will be served.

Questions? Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

Make Your Voice Heard: Student Satisfaction Survey

Thursday, March 2nd, 2017

What’s great about your experience at George Fox? What’s not so great? Speak out!

George Fox is currently administering an important student satisfaction survey, and needs your input.

Survey items cover all areas, including:

  • Parking adequacy
  • Quality of academic advising and instruction
  • IT and library services
  • Much more

An area for open comments is available at the end.

All students should have received an email invitation with a link to the survey. Please take 20 minutes or so to submit your responses.

Thank you!
– Rob Bohall (rbohall@georgefox.edu)

Veterans: Join us for special reception on March 9

Wednesday, March 1st, 2017

Veterans, make plans to attend a Veteran Reception from 5 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 9, in Portland Center’s Room 155A. Enjoy some pizza, get to know other veterans, and learn ways to support each other.

Students, faculty and staff who are veterans are welcome. Please RSVP to Jack Lyda at lydaj@georgefox.edu.

Veteran honor cords available for commencement ceremony

Wednesday, March 1st, 2017

If you are a veteran graduating in the spring of 2017 and would like to wear a veteran honor cord at the commencement ceremony, please email veterans@georgefox.edu to request an application. All applications must be received by Friday, April 7.

Come hear Craig Johnson speak on leadership March 7

Tuesday, February 28th, 2017

All are invited to the 2017 Spring Faculty Lecture on Tuesday, March 7, featuring Craig Johnson, professor emeritus of leadership studies and recipient of the 2015-16 Faculty Achievement Award for Graduate Research & Scholarship.

Craig’s lecture, “A Walk on the Shadow Side of Leadership,” will begin at 6 p.m. in Hoover 105. Following is a synopsis:

“We will focus on the power leaders have to cast light or shadow over followers. They must take special care, ‘lest the act of leadership create more harm than good.’ Refusing to face the dark side of leadership makes abuse more likely. Exploring the destructive dimension of leadership highlights the ethical challenges facing leaders and equips us to illumine rather than darken the lives of others.”

Come early and enjoy the 2017 Spring Richter Student Scholars Symposium! It is scheduled from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Hoover lobby. George Fox student scholars, from both undergraduate and graduate programs, will present their research in a conversational poster format.

The event is sponsored by the Faculty Development Committee. Refreshments will be served.

Questions? Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

Craig Johnson presents at Spring Faculty Lecture on March 7

Sunday, February 26th, 2017

All are invited to the 2017 Spring Faculty Lecture on Tuesday, March 7, featuring Craig Johnson, professor emeritus of leadership studies and recipient of the 2015-16 Faculty Achievement Award for Graduate Research & Scholarship.

Craig’s lecture, “A Walk on the Shadow Side of Leadership,” will begin at 6 p.m. in Hoover 105. Following is a synopsis:

“We will focus on the power leaders have to cast light or shadow over followers. They must take special care, ‘lest the act of leadership create more harm than good.’ Refusing to face the dark side of leadership makes abuse more likely. Exploring the destructive dimension of leadership highlights the ethical challenges facing leaders and equips us to illumine rather than darken the lives of others.”

Come early and enjoy the 2017 Spring Richter Student Scholars Symposium! It is scheduled from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Hoover lobby. George Fox student scholars, from both undergraduate and graduate programs, will present their research in a conversational poster format.

The event is sponsored by the Faculty Development Committee. Refreshments will be served.

Questions? Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

Student Online Timesheets Outage

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2017

The online timesheet program will be inaccessible this morning (Thursday) from 4 to 7 a.m. If you need to clock in during these hours you will need to wait until after 7 a.m. to record your shift.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Kasondra Silva at 503-554-2184 or by email at ksilva@georgefox.edu.

Veteran honor cords available for commencement ceremony

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2017

If you are a veteran graduating in the spring of 2017 and would like to wear a veteran honor cord at the commencement ceremony, please email veterans@georgefox.edu to request an application. All applications must be received by Friday, April 7.

Registration open for ‘Beat Baker’ 5K run on March 18

Tuesday, February 21st, 2017

Come run against President Robin Baker in the first “Beat Baker” 5K run throughout Newberg on Saturday, March 18, at 8 a.m.

The race entry is only $10 for students and $25 for the general public and includes a T-shirt and access to the health fair expo to follow. In addition, those beat President Baker in the race will receive a sticker and bragging rights. Consider joining us in promoting health and wellness while raising funds to continue bettering health care in Yamhill County and beyond.

You can register for the run here. The event is part of a Health and Wellness Week (March 13-18) that includes nutrition, exercise and behavioral classes, a Corporate Games competition, 5K and 10K runs, and a pool party for children with special needs. More on the week is available at this link.

We hope to see you there!

Online timesheet system maintenance scheduled early this morning

Monday, February 20th, 2017

The online timesheet program will be inaccessible early this morning (Tuesday) from 4 to 7 a.m. If you need to record your hours during this time you will need to wait and log your shift after 7 a.m.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Kasondra Silva (ksilva@georgefox.edu) or by phone at 503-554-2184.

Job & Internship Fair is tomorrow in Canyon Commons

Sunday, February 19th, 2017

The Job & Internship Fair is tomorrow (Tuesday), and you don’t want to miss this exciting opportunity to network with 40-plus professionals from companies like Kaiser Permanente, Nordstrom, Providence Health Services, Keller Williams Realty, and various other state agencies and nonprofits!

They will all be here for the purpose of meeting students who they can add to their teams of interns and employees! This event will take place in Canyon Commons from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sign up for the event on this page.

Faculty, please encourage students to attend!

‘Beat Baker’ 5K run is part of Health and Wellness Week

Sunday, February 19th, 2017

Come run against President Robin Baker in the first “Beat Baker” 5K run throughout Newberg on Saturday, March 18, at 8 a.m.

The race entry is only $10 for students and $25 for the general public and includes a T-shirt and access to the health fair expo to follow. In addition, those beat President Baker in the race will receive a sticker and bragging rights. Consider joining us in promoting health and wellness while raising funds to continue bettering health care in Yamhill County and beyond.

You can register for the run here. The event is part of a Health and Wellness Week (March 13-18) that includes nutrition, exercise and behavioral classes, a Corporate Games competition, 5K and 10K runs, and a pool party for children with special needs. More on the week is available at this link.

We hope to see you there!

No U.S. Mail service offered today because of President’s Day

Sunday, February 19th, 2017

Reminder: Today is President’s Day and incoming and outgoing first-class mail will not be delivered today.

Thank you,
Mail Services

Online timesheet system maintenance scheduled early tomorrow

Sunday, February 19th, 2017

The online timesheet program will be inaccessible on Tuesday, Feb. 21, from 4 to 7 a.m. If you need to record your hours during this time you will need to wait and log your shift after 7 a.m.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Kasondra Silva (ksilva@georgefox.edu) or by phone at 503-554-2184.

Use this weekend to prepare for the Job & Internship Fair

Thursday, February 16th, 2017

It’s not too late to register for the Job & Internship Fair, even though we’re just a few days away! Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to network with 40-plus professionals from companies like Pivot Group, Columbia Sportswear, Nordstrom and Providence Health Services.

Use this weekend to update your resume, research the employers, and create a networking game plan. The Job & Internship Fair will take place in Canyon Commons on Tuesday, Feb. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We’re excited to see you all there!

To register, and to research the attending employers, use this link. Contact the IDEA Center (idea@georgefox.edu) with questions.

U.S. Mail not processed Monday because of President’s Day

Thursday, February 16th, 2017

Monday, Feb. 20, is President’s Day, which means that the U.S. Postal Service and Mail Services will not be delivering incoming or outgoing first-class mail. All first-class mail will resume on Tuesday.

Thank you,
Mail Services

Don’t forget tonight’s lecture event on Lewis and Tolkien

Thursday, February 16th, 2017

As part of the university’s 125th anniversary celebration, special guest Peter Kreeft, PhD, a professor of philosophy from Boston College, will speak in Bauman Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. tonight (Friday). The title of his presentation is “Lewis & Tolkien: Christian Faith in a Postmodern World.”

Kreeft is the author of 75 books as well as a popular writer of Christian philosophy, theology and apologetics. His books include Handbook of Christian Apologetics, Christianity for Modern Pagans and Fundamentals of the Faith. Admission is free, and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Questions? Contact Missy Terry at terrym@georgefox.edu.

Arthur Roberts’ memorial service available for viewing online

Wednesday, February 15th, 2017

Did the ice storm of Saturday, Jan. 7, prevent you from attending the memorial service for Arthur Roberts? If so, take heart: The service is now available to watch online.

Visit this page and scroll to the memorial section. An embedded video is now included for viewing.

Two campus buildings undergo name changes this spring

Tuesday, February 14th, 2017

Two of the university’s buildings have undergone name changes this spring, with Coffin Residence Hall and Gulley House being renamed Gulley Residence Hall and Hiebert House, respectively.

Gulley Hall is named in honor of Emmett W. Gulley, president of then-Pacific College from 1941 to 1948. The name change continues a trend of key campus residence halls being named in honor of former presidents (Brandt Hall, Le Shana Hall, Pennington Hall, etc.).

In conjunction with the new residence hall name, the Gulley House will now be known as Hiebert House, in honor of Roy Hiebert, affectionately known as “Grandpa Roy” on campus for four decades. He died in 2016 at the age of 92.

Make plans to attend Soheil Nasseri’s piano concert tomorrow night

Tuesday, February 14th, 2017

The music of Schubert, Schumann, Beethoven and Gershwin will fill Bauman Auditorium when Soheil Nasseri, an internationally renowned pianist, performs for the university’s 11th annual Bösendorfer Concert Series at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday).

All employees and students are entitled to one free ticket. Additional tickets are $12 for general admission, $8 for seniors and alumni, and $6 for students and children under 12. All tickets are reserved seating and are available at this link or at the University Box Office by calling 503-554-3844.

Nasseri has performed at some of the most prestigious concert halls in the world, including Berlin’s Philharmonie and Konzerthaus, London’s Purcell Room at the Southbank Centre, Tokyo’s Musashino Center, Théâtre Fémina in Bordeaux, Florence’s Teatro Comunale, St. Petersburg’s Philharmonia, and Palermo, Italy’s Teatro Politeama.

He will perform four pieces: Schubert’s Sonata in A Minor, D 784, Schumann’s, Carnaval, Op. 9, Beethoven’s Sonata No. 7 in D Major, Op. 10 No. 3, and Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue.

To learn more about Nasseri and the concert series, visit this page.