The Daily Bruin

Take this super quick survey for a chance to win a $10 Dutch Bros gift card! (it is different than the one you may have previously won.)

Smart Speaker Survey

Thank you for your help!
- Codi Morton (cmorton13@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.

Bon Appetit employees will be attending an important safety training session today (Tuesday). All retail cafes (Bruin Den, Bruin Bites and Bridge Cafe) will be closed from 2 to 3 p.m. this afternoon so that all our staff may attend.

The Bruin Den and Bridge Cafe will reopen from 3 to 4 p.m. Regular hours of operation for all cafes will resume the following day.

Thank you for your understanding.

Make plans now to attend the theatre department’s production of  the classic Thornton Wilder drama Our Town.

Student tickets are free Thursday, April 12. Your ticket must be in your own name, and be sure to bring your student ID to the door. Employees are provided with one complimentary ticket for any of the shows.

The show runs in Wood-Mar Auditorium April 12-14 at 7:30 p.m., and will also include a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, April 15. Reserve your seat online and bring your George Fox ID with you to show at the door. You may also purchase additional tickets online. Tickets are also available for pick-up at the box office in the Bruin Store (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.).

For more information, visit this page. See you at the show!

I am looking for a technical cofounder for a new technical start-up. If you or someone you know can answer yes to the following questions, please email me at codimorton@gmail.com.

• Are you interested in environmental sustainability, home construction and new technology?
• Are you interested in developing technologies to filter urban and city air pollution?
• Do you know how to use Solidworks and 3-D printing or other CAD software to develop working prototypes?
• Are you always coming up with creative ideas?
• Are you willing to do extensive research for hours until the right product is developed?
• Are you passionate about coming up with solutions to large environmental and societal problems?
• Are you willing to work for free now for a chance of owning a large global company in the future?

If you answered yes to all of these questions and want to learn more about my company, please email me! Thank you for reading!

– Codi Morton

The Coast to Coast swing dance club is hosting elections in the FoxHole tonight (Tuesday) for next year’s officers. The current positions available are president, vice president, event coordinator, public relations (PR), treasurer and graphic designer. Club photos will be taken at 6 p.m., followed by our elections.

We hope to see you there! Contact Justin Chang (jchang15@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Are you interested in a career in law enforcement? The IDEA Center will be hosting an information session with members of the Portland Police Bureau, who will be coming to share information on becoming an officer as well as other career paths within law enforcement.

Be sure to join us in Canyon Commons 101 from noon to 1 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday) to learn more about these opportunities!

If you have questions, please contact Grace Packer at gpacker@georgefox.edu.

We are conducting a survey for our consumer behavior class on how students obtain their textbooks, to better improve the George Fox Store. The survey is 15 questions and won’t take long to complete.

We appreciate any responses! All information will be used to benefit the students here.

Textooks Survey

Thanks so much!
- Elaine Wu (ewu14@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.

After 40 years of service to George Fox, Clyde Thomas, the director of Plant Services, will be retiring in June. However, we didn’t want him to leave without giving people a chance to celebrate his accomplishments.

A time of honoring his service to the campus will follow the all-employee meeting on Thursday, April 19, at 4:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons. Don’t miss this special time as we say “thank you” to Clyde.

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.

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.

In preparation for FY17-18 year-end close, the Finance Department would greatly appreciate your help in streamlining our month-end close for the months leading up to year-end.

Therefore, for the remaining months of FY17-18, please observe the following deadlines, as it will greatly help us provide timely financial information to the executive staff, banking entities and the board of directors as year-end nears.

FY17-18 Month-End Close Dates
Please submit to Finance Campus Box #6029

The following are the due dates for each month for the respective transactional items

• Check requests, invoices, non-Concur expense reimbursements, petty cash logs:
  For March transactions, submit by April 10
  For April transactions, submit by May 4
  For May transactions, submit by June 6
  For June transactions, submit by July 6
• Deposits:
  For March deposits, submit by April 10
  For April deposits, submit by May 1
  For May deposits, submit by June 1
  For June deposits, submit by July 2
• Error Corrections/IDC’s:
  For March ECs/IDCs, submit by April 10
  For April ECs/IDCs, submit by May 4
  For May ECs/IDCs, submit by June 6
  For June ECs/IDCs, submit by July 6

It is our ultimate goal to have a standard month-end close calendar for each fiscal year going forward, so the campus community will always be aware of approaching deadlines for items processed through Finance.  We are currently in the process of creating a month-end close calendar for FY18-19.

We truly appreciate your cooperation and understanding.

Thank you,
Finance Department

Information Services is looking for a multi-talented individual to work closely with the information services coordinator. In this position, you will represent George Fox University to those calling the university switchboard and to visitors and guests at the Information Desk. You will have the exciting opportunity to deliver our Be Known promise while serving in this fun and engaging role as you provide above-and-beyond customer service to all you provide assistance to!

This is a 10-hour-per-week position that starts in the fall of 2018. Job posting and application requirements are available on Handshake. Email Barbi Doran at bdoran@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Faculty and staff: If you know of a student who may be interested in this position, please forward this information on to them.

We are conducting a survey for our consumer behavior class on how students obtain their textbooks, to better improve the George Fox Store. The survey is 15 questions and won’t take long to complete.

We appreciate any responses! All information will be used to benefit the students here.

Textbooks Survey

Thanks so much!
- Elaine Wu (ewu14@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.

Paul Anderson’s Writings of John course (BIBL 315-C) will be hosting movie The Gospel of John – a word-for-word rendering of the CEV Bible crafted for the silver screen – tonight (Monday) from 7 to 10:30 p.m. in Hoover 103, with a brief discussion following. Popcorn and soda will be provided, and chapel elective credit is available.

All are welcome! Contact Paul Anderson (panderso@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Come support the George Fox Doctor of Physical Therapy program’s service trip to Africa! We are hosting a 5K and one-mile glow run at 8 p.m. on Friday, April 13, beginning at the university’s amphitheater.

Have fun with the whole family at this nighttime glow run complete with glow sticks, a glow-painting station, a photo booth and DJ! Come get fit by participating in either run and have fun while doing it! All proceeds from the event will support the 24 students and five faculty heading to Ghana or Uganda this June.

The cost is $25 per participant, $10 for students, and free to kids 12 and under. Click on this link to register or register by showing up on the night of the event.

Contact Justine Benner (jbenner12@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Pray for your coworkers, your friends, your family, the lost, the stolen, the broken, the sick, the church, the next generation, this generation and the government.

The second annual Georgies Award Ceremony is happening this Thursday, April 12, at 6:45 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium! Everyone is welcome and encouraged to come.

This is a night to honor everyone involved in the athletic department at George Fox. It is a formal event with a red carpet, so think black tie! Get ready for a night of fun, because following the ceremony there will be an athlete-only reception in the Canyon Commons with food, games, and a graffiti wall!

Contact Stacy Kozlowski (skozlowski14@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Hey everyone! We will be having our last Fox and Friendsview of the year tonight (Monday)! Come join us to play games and interact with our elderly friends at the Friendsview Retirement Community.

We’ll meet in the Bauman Auditorium lobby at 6:15 p.m. and head over as a group. The entire event runs from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m., but feel free to join us late or leave early if you have other obligations to tend to.

If you have any questions, please contact Kyla Norell at knorell16@georgefox.edu. Hope to see you there!

Are you interested in a career in law enforcement? The IDEA Center will be hosting an information session with members of the Portland Police Bureau, who will be coming to share information on becoming an officer as well as other career paths within law enforcement.

Be sure to join us in Canyon Commons 101 from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 11, to learn more about these opportunities! Faculty, please let your students know about this event.

If you have questions, please contact Grace Packer at gpacker@georgefox.edu.

We are gathering information regarding students’ usage of Hess Creek Canyon. Please take a minute to assist us by participating in our survey.

Hess Creek Canyon Survey

Thank you!
- Emma Hodges (ehodges17@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.