Portland Center IT Service Desk help wanted

Sunday, April 8th, 2018

The Portland Center IT Service Desk is seeking current DPS or graduate students to assist part time with campus tech needs. Duties include reserving, setup and pickup of classroom equipment, troubleshooting A/V equipment and computers, routine maintenance, refilling paper and toner, operating camcorders and sound equipment, and other duties as assigned.

Customer service skills are more important than tech skills, as we will provide training. Our shifts are evenings, from 3:30 to  7:30 p.m., and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Apply online by going to this link and finding job listing #1417809 – IT Service Desk – Portland. For more information, contact Andy Lockhart at 503-554-6127 or alockhart@georgefox.edu.

Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Student Sick Pay Policy

Sunday, April 8th, 2018

Beginning April 29, 2018, students who occupy a student employee position will no longer accrue sick pay. Students will have until Aug. 26, 2018, to use any sick time that is available to them.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Kasondra Silva at ksilva@georgefox.edu.

Wish Tom Head well at retirement reception on April 11

Sunday, April 8th, 2018

The College of Business invites the George Fox community to celebrate Tom Head’s outstanding contribution to the university. Tom will retire at the end of the semester after 41 years of exemplary service. Join us on Wednesday, April 11 in Canyon Commons 102 anytime between 3 and 5 p.m.

If you are unable to attend and would like to send Tom a greeting, email him directly at thead@georgefox.edu or send a card in care of Kelly Borror, 414 N. Meridian St. #6252, Newberg, OR 97132.

Don’t forget today’s Grad Night Open House

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018

Spring 2018 Grads: Stop by our Grad Night Open House today (Wednesday) to pick up your cap and gown between 4 and 6 p.m. at the Portland Center (PDS 155).

Meet with student accounts, alumni relations, Jostens and Bruin Store representatives while also enjoying snacks with your cohort and other George Fox graduates!

Faculty, please encourage your students to attend!

Questions? Contact Darla Norgren at dnorgren@georgefox.edu.

Be sure to swing by Grad Night Open House this Wednesday in PDS 155

Sunday, April 1st, 2018

Spring 2018 Grads: Stop by our Grad Night Open House this Wednesday, April 4, to pick up your cap and gown between 4 and 6 p.m. at the Portland Center (PDS 155).

Meet with student accounts, alumni relations, Jostens and Bruin Store representatives while also enjoying snacks with your cohort and other George Fox graduates!

Faculty, please encourage your students to attend!

Questions? Contact Darla Norgren at dnorgren@georgefox.edu.

Celebrate Charlie Kamilos’ retirement at open house tomorrow

Sunday, April 1st, 2018

Join us in celebrating Charlie Kamilos’ upcoming retirement tomorrow (Tuesday) at the Portland Center Library. Drop in anytime between 1 and 4 p.m. to wish Charlie well.

In lieu of a formal presentation at the celebration, we are collecting video messages to compile and share with Charlie at a later date. If you feel comfortable, consider uploading a video wishing Charlie well or sharing fond memories! Use this Dropbox link to upload a video from your phone or computer.

For more information, contact Mary Cameron at mcameron@georgefox.edu.

George Fox postcards for sale at Mail Services

Sunday, April 1st, 2018

Starting today (April 2), Mail Services sells George Fox University postcards! Currently, there are four designs from which to choose (and potentially more to come). Each postcard is priced at $0.25 and available at Mail Services. Get yours today!

If you have any questions, contact Richard Silver at rsilver@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2551.

Wish Tom Head well at retirement reception on April 11

Sunday, April 1st, 2018

The College of Business invites the George Fox community to celebrate Tom Head’s outstanding contribution to the university. Tom will retire at the end of the semester after 41 years of exemplary service. Join us on Wednesday, April 11 in Canyon Commons 102 anytime between 3 and 5 p.m.

If you are unable to attend and would like to send Tom a greeting, email him directly at thead@georgefox.edu or send a card in care of Kelly Borror, 414 N. Meridian St. #6252, Newberg, OR 97132.

University closes to observe Good Friday on March 30

Tuesday, March 27th, 2018

The university’s offices, libraries and Bruin Store will be closed this Friday, March 30, to observe Good Friday.

Come wish Charlie Kamilos well at retirement celebration April 3

Monday, March 26th, 2018

Please join us in celebrating Charlie Kamilos’ upcoming retirement next Tuesday, April 3, at the Portland Center Library. Drop in anytime during between 1 and 4 p.m. to wish Charlie well.

In lieu of a formal presentation at the celebration, we are collecting video messages to compile and share with Charlie at a later date. If you feel comfortable, please consider uploading a video wishing Charlie well or sharing fond memories!

Use this Dropbox link to upload a video from your phone or computer.

For more information, contact Mary Cameron at mcameron@georgefox.edu.

FoxTALE unavailable for two hours tomorrow morning

Monday, March 26th, 2018

FoxTALE will be unavailable from 6 to 8 a.m. (Pacific Time) on Wednesday, March 28, for scheduled maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Questions? Email servicedesk@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2569.

– Your Educational Technology Team

All invited to engage in devotional readings during Holy Week

Sunday, March 25th, 2018

This is Holy Week – the week when the Christian church remembers the events leading up to the resurrection of Jesus. To invite you into reflection on Jesus’ journey to the cross and the good news of Easter Sunday, the spiritual life office has posted a week-long Bible reading plan on our webpage for your convenience.

Our hope is that as you follow Jesus’ journey to the cross and wait with expectancy for Easter Sunday, that you will encounter God’s love for you and presence with you.

Spiritual life invites you to reflect on Holy Week devotional readings

Saturday, March 24th, 2018

Today (Sunday) is the start of Holy Week – the week when the Christian church remembers the events leading up to the resurrection of Jesus. To invite you into reflection on Jesus’ journey to the cross and the good news of Easter Sunday, the spiritual life office has posted a week-long Bible reading plan on our webpage for your convenience.

Our hope is that as you follow Jesus’ journey to the cross and wait with expectancy for Easter Sunday, that you will encounter God’s love for you and presence with you.

Holy Week devotional readings available on spiritual life site

Friday, March 23rd, 2018

This Sunday is the start of Holy Week – the week when the Christian church remembers the events leading up to the resurrection of Jesus. To invite you into reflection on Jesus’ journey to the cross and the good news of Easter Sunday, the spiritual life office has posted a week-long Bible reading plan on our webpage for your convenience.

Our hope is that as you follow Jesus’ journey to the cross and wait with expectancy for Easter Sunday, that you will encounter God’s love for you and presence with you.

FoxTALE maintenance scheduled early on morning of March 28

Friday, March 23rd, 2018

FoxTALE will be unavailable from 6 to 8 a.m. (Pacific Time) on Wednesday, March 28, for scheduled maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Questions? Email servicedesk@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2569.

– Your Educational Technology Team

Apply now for DPS student employee position

Thursday, March 22nd, 2018

The Department of Professional Studies is seeking a student employee to assist the department coordinator. This position is for a graduate student who is interested in working up to 10 hours per week assisting in office-related tasks as well as off-site events and projects.

Assistant duties include helping with the following: (1) Organizing files and storage closet; (2) implementing projects that may include research; (3) delivering and retrieving materials for various projects; (4) making copies; and (5) assisting in additional duties as assigned.

Click here for a job description, and click here for a student employment application. A review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For more information, contact Courtney Elrod, DPS department coordinator, at 503-554-6180 or celrod@georgefox.edu.

Mail and Print Services is open for spring break

Thursday, March 22nd, 2018

Mail and Print Services will be open through spring break with the exception of Good Friday, March 30, on which day all offices on campus will be closed.

Survey: Basketball Shoes

Thursday, March 22nd, 2018

We are studying about the basketball shoe industry in one of our MBA classes. Please take a few minutes to assist us by participating in our survey.

Basketball Shoes Survey

Thanks for your feedback!
– WoongHee Lee (goforlee@gmail.com)

Disclaimer:
These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

Survey: TV

Wednesday, March 21st, 2018

Please help out some full-time MBA students by completing this short survey for their Marketing Research course. The survey is for those who own a TV or multiple TVs, and should take only five to 10 minutes to complete.

Also, if you would be interested in participating in a small focus group, please provide your email. The focus group session will include snacks!

TV Survey

Thank you for your help!
– Ericka Thompson (ethompson17@georgefox.edu)

Disclaimer:
These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.

Survey: Basketball Shoes

Wednesday, March 21st, 2018

We are studying about the basketball shoe industry in one of our MBA classes. Please take a few minutes to assist us by participating in our survey.

Basketball Shoes Survey

Thanks for your feedback!
– WoongHee Lee (goforlee@gmail.com)

Disclaimer:
These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.