Just a reminder that all of our retail outlets (Bruin Den, Bruin Bites and Villa Café) are closed tomorrow (Wednesday) due to Serve Day activities.
Also, please note that our dinner hours this Wednesday are slightly different; we will be serving a barbecue dinner out on the quad from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Still have fall semester scheduling questions or changes? CAP (Career and Academic) coaches have drop-in hours daily during the following times. All three CAP coaches are available! Appointments this week are to discuss this fall semester; long-term planning sessions can be scheduled starting next week.
Remember the add/drop deadline is Sunday, Sept. 7, before midnight. If you drop a class after that time then you will have a “‘W” withdrawal on your transcript for that course. If you need to add a course before Sept. 7, then you need to have instructor approval to do so.
Drop-in hours this semester:
Faculty, please let your students know about this resource. Questions? Contact the IDEA Center at idea@georgefox.edu.
Reminder: Mail Services’ customer service window will be open from 2 to 4:30 p.m. on Serve Day (Wednesday, Sept. 3). We will offer package pick-up only. Please hold any outgoing off-campus packages until Thursday.
Serve Day (Wednesday, Sept. 3) is approaching! If you were not designated as a Serve Day driver, please park in the overflow gravel parking to make room for visiting organizations.
Hey George Fox climbers! Last Tuesday we had a ton of people come down for a night of climbing. It was a huge success, and we are happy there is so much interest. We are happy to announce the regular rock wall hours for this semester. The rock wall will be open during the following times:
Again, everyone is welcome even if you have never climbed before. We have instructors to teach you the basic skills necessary to have a fun and safe time! We also have harnesses and shoes to borrow at no cost. The rock wall is located in Wheeler, downstairs by the basketball gym.
If you have any questions, please contact Spencer Giles (sgiles11@georgefox.edu) or Sam Read (sread11@georgefox.edu).
In order to combat the (possible) heat and exhaustion after Serve Day on Wednesday, Sept. 3, the International Club will be preparing bubble tea at the Club Fair, as well as snacks for raffle. Come see us at 4:30 p.m. on the quad!
All are welcome! Email gfu.international.club@gmail.com if you have questions.
Students should take a few minutes to confirm that they have the meal plan that they are expecting to have for the fall semester. All reductions in meal plans must be processed no later than Friday, Sept. 5, at 5 p.m.
Please log on to your MyGFU account. Find UNIVERSITY FORMS in Student Resources, then look for the MEAL PLAN FORM.
The meal plan you have should be listed on the top, left-hand side of the page. Details about the meal plan can be found on the Student Life website – Meal Plan Options.
Please contact Jere Witherspoon in student life if you have any questions.
The ARC (Academic Resource Center) opens this week!
Please go to this link to schedule an appointment online. You can also stop in at the Murdock Learning Center to schedule an appointment. The ARC Consultants look forward to meeting you!
Here is our schedule of training for the new chart of accounts during September:
Please check the financial affairs website, “Chart of Accounts” page, for updates regarding scheduled training.
Thank you,
The Finance Team
Don’t forget to join us for the first Liberal Arts and Critical Issues lecture of the semester tonight (Monday), as Shahriar Ahmed, president of the Bilal Mosque Association, speaks from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Hoover 105. The presentation ties into our theme for this fall, “Islam and the West.”
Ahmed will speak on “The Five Pillars: Comparing and Contrasting Islam with the Other Abrahamic Faiths.” The talk will cover the basics, tasks and rituals that describe the life of a Muslim – rituals sustained for more than 1,400 years without a formal church and non-negotiable aspects of the faith. An open Q&A session will follow.
The same session is presented from 5 to 6 p.m.; however, it is recommended that the general public attend the evening session, if possible.
Questions? Contact Paul Otto at ext. 2676 or potto@georgefox.edu.
Just a couple days left until Serve Day! On Wednesday, Sept. 3, we’ll spread throughout the community to serve those around us. Just a few reminders:
Dear students, the ASL 101 class is being canceled due to low enrollment. If you are interested in American Sign Language this is a great beginner class.
Please contact Dene Scott for more details at denescott@gmail.com.
Staff: We hope you have already set aside Monday, Sept. 15, for our first staff lunch of the semester, as you won’t want to miss this event!
We will be hosting a tailgate party from noon to 1 p.m. behind the football stadium, and Coach Chris Casey will be our special guest. Cost is a mere $3 per person. Such a deal! We hope to see you there in just two short weeks.
The much-anticipated return of football kicks off on Saturday, Sept. 6, at 1:30 p.m. in Stoffer Family Stadium! The game is sold out, but the university has reserved 826 tickets for students to sit in the new student Blue Zone section of the stadium!
Tickets will be given out a first-come, first-served basis this Wednesday, Sept. 3, between 4 and 6:30 p.m. on the quad after Serve Day. Any remaining tickets will be given out on Thursday, Sept. 4, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in front of the ASC offices in the Student Union Building.
Residence life and ASC will be hosting face painting, cheering practice and other activities starting at 11:30 a.m. in the SUB on game day, with the final rally taking place at 12:15 p.m. on the quad before all the students march to the stadium together! Wear your Blue Zone shirt!
For more information, see the ticket table on the quad on Wednesday!
Serve Day is just around the corner – on Wednesday, Sept. 3. Please check with your RA if you don’t know what your assignment is. If you are a commuter, please meet in front of Bauman at 8:50a.m. to get your assignment. Also, please bring your own water bottles to help reduce waste. See you on Serve Day! Questions? Please contact Andrea Byerley.
Thank you to those who have gone on MyGFU and registered their vehicles or who have indicated they do not have a vehicle. Approximately 400 of you have yet to do this, and the deadline is looming! Friday, Sept. 5, is the day this must be completed by to avoid being charged a $40 non-refundable fee for failure to register. Instructions are available on the security services website.
Questions? Have a vehicle situation that is outside of the norm? Please call security at 503-554-2090 during business hours.
IT is offering multiple webinars and open labs throughout the fall semester. Topics include FoxTALE Quizzes, Assignments, Gradebook, Google Apps for instruction, Hosting a Web Conference, and using the ShareStream Pick and Play.
View the schedule and RSVP here.
Questions? Contact Kandie Comfort at kcomfort@georgefox.edu.
Now that we’ve finished cooking and serving more than 25,000 meals over the past week and we’re finally catching our breath, we felt it was time to remind everyone of the various dining options on campus and a way to save money.
Bruin Bucks: Available to all students whether you’re on meal plans or not, all you need is a valid GFU ID card and we can turn it into a debit card, allowing you to use it in any of our cafes. And, if you put on $50 or more, we offer a 10 percent bonus. It sure beats cooking for yourself or making a run to Fred Meyer to buy groceries. Just come to our office anytime between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday with cash/check or credit card and we can add the amount you choose.
Bruin Den: Open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Bruin Den is the unofficial gathering place in the center of campus and a great place to grab a breakfast burrito, espresso drink, burger or your favorite smoothie, along with a full range of grab-and-go salads and sandwiches.
Bruin Bites: Right next to the Bruin Den, we feature great focaccia and flatbread sandwiches, healthy snacks and beverages, homemade soups, and a full array of homemade pastries. We also serve award-winning Caravan Coffee roasted right here in Newberg. Hours of service are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Villa Cafe: Open five days a week in the Villa Academic Complex on the eastern edge of campus, we feature made-to-order brick-oven pizza, panini sandwiches, homemade soups, fruit smoothies, and grab-and-go sandwiches and salads. Villa Café is open 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Our menus are posted weekly along with great nutritional information at cafebonappetit.com/georgefox. Please feel free to give us a call at ext. 2500, send us an email or just drop by if you have any questions.
Now that we’ve finished cooking and serving more than 25,000 meals over the past week and we’re finally catching our breath, we felt it was time to remind everyone of the multiple dining options on campus.
Bruin Bucks: Available to everyone including staff, faculty and students with a valid GFU ID card that works like a debit card, we offer a 10 percent bonus to everyone who puts $50 or more on their ID card. It can then be used at any of our three retail cafe’s on campus (Bruin Den, Bruin Bites and Villa Café).
Lunch Club Card: Available exclusively to faculty and staff, this punch card offers 15 lunches in Klages Dining Room for just $60. Our “all you care to eat” options include a full salad bar; multiple hot entrees including vegetarian, vegan and made without gluten; artisan-style pizza; deli items; and a multitude of other foods and beverages giving you a great opportunity to interact and sit with students or other staff/faculty.
Both are very easy to sign up and use. Just visit our Bon Appetit offices in the rear of the commons, bring your ID card and cash/credit card or check, and we’ll do the rest.
Our menus are posted weekly along with great nutritional information at cafebonappetit.com/georgefox.
Please feel free to give us a call at ext. 2500 or just drop by if you have any questions.
All are invited to join us for the first Liberal Arts and Critical Issues lecture of the semester this Monday, Sept. 1, as Shahriar Ahmed, president of the Bilal Mosque Association, speaks from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Hoover 105. The presentation ties into our theme for this fall, “Islam and the West.”
Ahmed will speak on “The Five Pillars: Comparing and Contrasting Islam with the Other Abrahamic Faiths.” The talk will cover the basics, tasks and rituals that describe the life of a Muslim – rituals sustained for more than 1,400 years without a formal church and non-negotiable aspects of the faith. An open Q&A session will follow.
The same session is presented from 5 to 6 p.m.; however, it is recommended that the general public attend the evening session, if possible.
Questions? Contact Paul Otto at ext. 2676 or potto@georgefox.edu.
