RA and AAC applications will be available and open to undergraduate students on Monday, Jan. 4, online. For the application and more resources and information, visit this link.
Hope to see you apply in January! Questions? Contact Kristina Van Der Eems (kvandereems@georgefox.edu).
Your Concur reports for November are now due. Please be sure all reports are current and submit them by Thursday, Dec. 10.
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Kathi Becker kbecker@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2166.
Our donor-funded scholarships application is now open for traditional undergraduate students! Through “Student Resources†in your MyGeorgeFox portal you have access to complete just one application and essay for the opportunity to be matched with over 200 of our donor-funded scholarships.
Our donor-funded scholarships range from $500 to $15,000! These scholarships have a variety of criteria – from academic major and grade level, to background and financial need. Once your application and essay are submitted, you are put in the running for the scholarships you qualify for. It’s that easy!
If you’re looking for a way to fill the gap for the 2021-22 academic year, this is a great opportunity! There’s no better time than during the holiday break to settle down and complete some scholarship applications.
Deadlines and dates to remember:
Feb. 17: Application closes
Feb. 19: Letters of Recommendation due (when applicable)
Questions? Reach out to our Scholarship Resource Center at scholarships@georgefox.edu.
To reduce cost over winter break, several trash bins and recycling containers will be locked. The trash and recycling bins that are available are as follows:
Trash locations open:
Recycling locations open:
To avoid messes and to discourage vermin, do not drop trash or recycling in areas with locked bins.
Thank you! Questions? Contact Dixie Downey at ddowney@georgefox.edu.
The Richter Committee is pleased to let you know that a series of video presentations from our 2020-21 Richter Scholars is available for viewing on YouTube. In lieu of a poster symposium during fall semester, we asked each participant to record a five- to eight-minute presentation of their research.
You are encouraged to view the videos and send your thanks, encouragement and questions to the individual scholars. Their work is outstanding, and we would like to celebrate this achievement with them. You can access the videos at this link.
Be on the lookout for a second cohort of scholars to present later in spring semester.
Do you want a copy of this year’s The Student Collective? And, if so, how would you like to receive it? We want your opinion! Please fill out this Google Form!
Effective Jan. 1, 2021, the state will implement new independent contractor guidelines. In preparation for the changes, George Fox has revamped how we evaluate independent contractors and non-employee check requests. Join one of these sessions to learn about the changes.Â
Questions? Contact Amilcar Del Cid at adelcid@georgefox.edu.
The Hadlock Student Center will remain closed until further notice. Indoor recreation facilities are unfortunately outlined as a prohibited activity at this time.
Once we can get our cases down in Yamhill County and reach a lower risk category, then we may reopen. Thank you for your patience!
Due to the Christmas break holiday, we will have fewer days to process the regular December payroll. Please have all payroll items (check requests, contracts, temporary employee timesheets, approvals, etc.) turned in to HR by 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 11.
Regular employee timesheets and student timesheets for December can be locked at the end of the month as usual.
Student Activities is hiring event staff for spring 2021! If you’re looking for a way to get involved on campus in a fun, high-energy environment, consider applying for a Student Activities position.
Find out more information here. The deadline to apply is tomorrow (Friday, Dec. 4) at 11:59 p.m.
All George Fox employees are invited to shop at Nike and Columbia employee stores this month. Please see individual passes for more information. Please note: These passes are valid at the in-person stores only. Enjoy!
Your school ID, personal ID, and a copy of the pass are all you need to shop at the employee stores.
Nike Employee Store Pass
This pass is valid Dec. 1-7
Store Hours:
Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Columbia Employee Store PassÂ
This pass is valid Dec. 4-27
Store Hours:
Monday-Sunday, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Questions? Sara Reamy sreamy@georgefox.edu
We hope everyone had a relaxing Thanksgiving weekend! Today’s Wellness Wednesday edition is about gratitude. Read this interesting article about how gratitude changes you and your brain.
A quick reminder for participants in the November 30-Day challenge: Please submit your calendar entries online or directly to Aga Luptak at aluptak@georgefox.edu by this Friday, Dec. 4. We will draw prizes early next week!
Do you miss good stories? Are you tired of boring audio books? Are you wondering what you’re gonna fill your time with this extended Christmas break?
I can help you: check this out! Average Folks is an audio show where big questions are the heart of society, prophets are government sanctioned, the grass is red, and spookily colorful creatures lurk in the corner. This new project was crafted this semester by some of our very own students!
Give our Beta episode a listen, and consider supporting the project! Visit Averagefolks.wordpress.com for more information, available wherever you get your podcasts! (Contains mature language and themes)
Questions? Contact Elyse Bradford (ebradford17@georgefox.edu).
Just a reminder: Please continue to use the CampusClear app daily, and be sure to report any symptoms, close contacts or positive COVID-19 tests through the COVID Reporting Form.
Thank you!
– HR
The IT Department is currently selling a variety of used computers. We have Mac laptops, iMacs, and PC laptops available, ranging in price from $25 to $325. The computers have all been reset to factory settings.
Please note that these computers are sold as is. We do not provide support or maintenance on these machines or perform updates of any kind, and cannot guarantee the manufacturers will have parts available. The iMacs come with a power supply, keyboard, and mouse, and the laptops come with a power supply.Â
If you would like information on the specifications of these computers or have any questions, please contact the Service Desk at servicedesk@georgefox.edu.
The university’s theatre program invites you to join us for a special online production of Charles Dickins’ classic A Christmas Carol, an audio show presented like an old-time radio drama, later this month.
This delightful digital file for your ears (there is no visual component to it) will be available at your convenience between Friday, Dec. 18, and Sunday, Dec. 27.
Students and employees of the university are entitled to one complimentary ticket, available by contacting Kathy Harris at kharris@georgefox.edu.
Here are ticket instructions:
For more information about the show, visit the theatre department’s website.
Do you feel that students with a disability are represented at George Fox? Do you have a disability yourself and feel that you are celebrated?
The disability awareness and advocacy group is looking to become a club at George Fox. Please help support our group as we seek to celebrate, organize events, and create awareness. Click this link to learn more about helping us become a club.
If you would like more information or would like to become a part of the club, please contact Christina Nase at cnase16@georgefox.edu.
Rick Muthiah, director of Learning Support Services, is collecting strategies for supporting students that faculty members have implemented. The plan is to share ideas and practices with our community as we work together to support students in their educational and vocational endeavors.
Faculty members are invited to answer the following question using this form:
Your response can be as brief or as elaborate as you desire. Thank you!
Questions? Contact Rick Muthiah (rmuthiah@georgefox.edu).
Faculty advisors, coaches and program directors: George Fox has generous policies that recognize and award credit for students’ skills in languages other than English.
If you have a student who grew up speaking another language or lived abroad, encourage him or her to contact Debbie Berhó at dberho@georgefox.edu to learn more; these credits are sometimes just the nudge needed to fulfill all credits for their degree!
Did you know that George Fox offers its students the opportunity to earn the Oregon Seal of Biliteracy? This linguistic credential allows you to prove your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in English and Spanish (or any number of other languages).
Many Oregon employers recognize the seal and offer a pay differential for those who have earned it. Contact Debbie Berhó at dberho@georgefox.edu to learn more.
