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The Portland Writing Center (PWC), located in the Portland Center Library, is available for Zoom video conference and email writing consultations.

Graduate, George Fox Connect (GFC), and George Fox Digital (GFD) students are invited to contact the PWC for feedback on writing projects, citation assistance, or other writing-related issues. Check wc.georgefox.edu for additional information, including hours of operation and appointment scheduling.

For more information, email the Writing Center at wc@georgefox.edu. If you have questions about the Portland Writing Center, please contact Hannah Jackson at hjackson@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2449.

The Bruin Community Pantry will be open during the following times for the fall semester:

• Mondays: 4 to 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesdays: 12:30 to 6 p.m.
• Wednesdays: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 4 to 5:30 p.m.
• Thursdays: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Fridays: 8 to 9:30 a.m.; 1 to 2 p.m.

We are closed during all George Fox holidays. These hours are subject to change depending upon our volunteer team schedule.

Volunteers are still needed for Tuesdays at 10 a.m. for unloading food, and Saturdays.

Join the Bruin Community Pantry Facebook and Instagram pages for up-to-the-minute announcements and information.

For more information, please contact Jere Witherspoon at bruincommunitypantry@georgefox.edu.

Not vaccinated? The Health & Counseling Center on the Newberg campus is offering free Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccinations today (Friday) for employees, students and their families.

Drop by anytime between 9 a.m. and noon or from 1 to 4 p.m. Questions? Contact Molly Hickok (mhickok@georgefox.edu).

Not vaccinated? The Health & Counseling Center on the Newberg campus is offering free Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccinations tomorrow (Friday) for employees, students and their families.

Drop by anytime between 9 a.m. and noon or from 1 to 4 p.m. Questions? Contact Molly Hickok (mhickok@georgefox.edu).

Interested in finding solidarity and learning about helpful resources for backgrounds with trauma? Disability and Accessibility Services is sponsoring a group for you.

The group will meet in person every first Thursday at 12 p.m. and third Tuesday 7 p.m. The first meeting will be held on Thursday, Sept. 2 at 12 p.m. Email acard18@georgefox.edu for location and further information.

You might already be aware that George Fox has moved from the FoxTALE course management system to Canvas. For those of you who are new to Canvas or just want a refresher, here are some resources to help you get familiar with the system:

• Three- to five-minute videos giving an overview of Canvas and specific components of the platform.
• The Passport to Canvas site within Canvas provides a deeper dive into the system and is a great way to become “expert” in using Canvas. Each module will probably take 10 to 20 minutes, but it will be well worth the time.
• Detailed step-by-step guides for functions within Canvas.

Consider having your Canvas page (canvas.georgefox.edu) open in one window and follow the steps in the tutorials to get a good handle on how to navigate Canvas. You may want to consider adding this link in your Chrome bookmarks or Firefox browser.

To access Canvas’s extensive support options, click the Help link at the bottom of the left sidebar of your Canvas site. Options include Live Chat with Canvas Support. You can also contact digitallearning@georgefox.edu or call the IT Service Desk at 503-554-2569.

Are you trying to reach the Student Accounts team?

As you might have guessed, this is a busy season! Please email studentaccounts@georgefox.edu with any questions or concerns you have. If you choose to call, please call 503-554-3301. Be sure you include your Student ID and enough information to expedite our reply. We are returning emails and calls in the order they are received.

Do you have any “Tasks” to do? Please take care of your To-Do List today! Many requirements impact finances and a delay can impact your student account balance.

Considering a Meal Plan Change? Follow this link.

Questions about GFU Student Insurance? Click here.

Wondering about refunds? Each semester some students receive loan overpayments to help cover expenses. We will begin to process refunds during the first week of the semester.

For additional information about GFU’s refund policies and information to help you avoid delays, please review our policy highlights page (scrolling down to “Refunds”). 

If you have any further questions, please contact studentaccounts@georgefox.edu.

Financial aid disbursements have begun and awards that were ready have been applied to students’ accounts. Amounts not covered by pending aid should be paid online through MyGeorgeFox.

Use this link to find our “How To” information. If you are paying monthly or if you are in courses that are abbreviated in length, your due dates typically differ. Find that information in MyGeorgeFox.

If you have any further questions, please contact studentaccounts@georgefox.edu.

As we continue to roll out multi-factor authentication across campus, we are pausing the requirement for students while we do further assessment of this need.

All students are encouraged to opt-in to MFA following the instructions on How to Setup Multi-Factor Authentication. We will send out additional information once we have set a new date for this requirement.

Please contact the IT Service Desk (servicedesk@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

This year, George Fox is using Vector Solutions/Safe Colleges to deliver the required Title IX education courses. Students should have received an email yesterday (Aug. 18) from Jere Witherspoon in student life with detailed instructions regarding this course.

If you did not receive it, please contact Jere to receive this information, or you can access the course by clicking on this link.

Please contact Jere for more information at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu.

Graduate research students in the PsyD program are looking for 65-plus-year-old adult participants to complete a short interview and some cognitive assessments over Zoom.

Participation takes less than two hours, can be completed from the comfort of home, and all participants will receive a $20 Amazon gift card. The study is being funded by the Richter Scholars Foundation.

If interested, or for more information, email Robert Kessler at rkessler19@georgefox.edu.

You might already be aware that George Fox has moved from the FoxTALE course management system to Canvas. For those of you who are new to Canvas or just want a refresher, here are some resources to help you get familiar with the system:

• 3-5 minute videos giving an overview of Canvas and specific components of the platform.
• The Passport to Canvas site within Canvas provides a deeper dive into the system and is a great way to become “expert” in using Canvas. Each module will probably take 10-20 minutes, but it will be well worth the time.
• Detailed step-by-step guides for functions within Canvas.

Consider having your Canvas page (canvas.georgefox.edu) open in one window and follow the steps in the tutorials to get a good handle on how to navigate Canvas. You may want to consider adding this link in your Chrome bookmarks or Firefox browser.

To access Canvas’s extensive support options, click the Help link at the bottom of the left sidebar of your Canvas site. Options include Live Chat with Canvas Support. You can also contact digitallearning@georgefox.edu or call the IT Service Desk at 503-554-2569.

You might already be aware that George Fox has moved from the FoxTALE course management system to Canvas. For those of you who are new to Canvas or just want a refresher, here are some resources to help you get familiar with the system:

• 3-5 minute videos giving an overview of Canvas and specific components of the platform.
• The Passport to Canvas site within Canvas provides a deeper dive into the system and is a great way to become “expert” in using Canvas. Each module will probably take 10-20 minutes, but it will be well worth the time.
• Detailed step-by-step guides for functions within Canvas.

Consider having your Canvas page (canvas.georgefox.edu) open in one window and follow the steps in the tutorials to get a good handle on how to navigate Canvas. You may want to consider adding this link in your Chrome bookmarks or Firefox browser.

To access Canvas’s extensive support options, click the Help link at the bottom of the left sidebar of your Canvas site. Options include Live Chat with Canvas Support and the 24/7 Canvas Support Hotline (877-495-8993). If you need assistance with Canvas, you can also contact digitallearning@georgefox.edu or call the IT Service Desk at 503-554-2569.

This month, George Fox will start requiring multi-factor authentication to sign in to university resources through Single Sign On. This change will affect signing into resources such as email and Canvas.

All students are highly encouraged to opt in to multi-factor authentication prior to the requirement date of Monday, Aug. 16, by following these instructions. Individuals who have not opted in by that date will be prompted to do so before being able to access Single Sign On.

Please contact the IT Service Desk (servicedesk@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

The Office for Spiritual Life is looking for Life Group leaders for our fall 2021 Life Groups series (the weeks of Sept. 10 through Nov. 12).

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 (this provides access for our George Fox Digital students).

Life Groups through the Office for Spiritual Life will also 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 to lead a group, please fill out this form.

We welcome our employees, graduate students, current seniors, alumni, family members of George Fox employees and students, and members of our wonderful local churches to consider leading a group.

For more information about the program, visit this webpage or contact the Office for Spiritual Life at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

Please note that, starting Sunday, Aug. 29, United States Postal Service prices will increase.

Among the increases:

• First Class Mail, which is currently 55 cents, will go up to 58 cents.
• First Class postcards, which are currently 36 cents, will go up to 40 cents.
• International Mail, which is currently $1.20, will go up to $1.30.

These are just a few of the changes. To view the full price increase schedule, visit this link. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu.

The Office for Spiritual Life is looking for Life Group leaders for our fall 2021 Life Groups series (the weeks of Sept. 10 through Nov. 12).

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 (this provides access for our George Fox Digital students).

Life Groups through the Office for Spiritual Life will also 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 to lead a group, please fill out this form.

We welcome our employees, graduate students, current seniors, alumni, family members of George Fox employees and students, and members of our wonderful local churches to consider leading a group.

For more information about the program, visit this webpage or contact the Office for Spiritual Life at spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

Through the next month, George Fox will start requiring multi-factor authentication to sign in to university resources through Single Sign On. This change will affect signing into resources such as email and Canvas.

All employees and students are highly encouraged to opt-in to multi-factor authentication prior to the requirement date by following these instructions.

Individuals who have not opted in by the dates below will be prompted to do so before being able to access Single Sign On:

• Staff and Administrators: Aug. 2, 2021
• Students: Aug. 16, 2021
• Faculty: Aug. 23, 2021

Please contact the IT Service Desk (servicedesk@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Through the next month, George Fox will start requiring multi-factor authentication to sign in to university resources through Single Sign On. This change will affect signing into resources such as email and Canvas.

All employees and students are highly encouraged to opt-in to multi-factor authentication prior to the requirement date by following these instructions.

Individuals who have not opted in by the dates below will be prompted to do so before being able to access Single Sign On:

• Staff and Administrators: Aug. 2, 2021
• Students: Aug. 16, 2021
• Faculty: Aug. 23, 2021   

Please contact the IT Service Desk (servicedesk@georgefox.edu) with any questions.