If you are interested in working to build authentic relationships among commuters, consider applying to be a commuter assistant. CAs will help plan programs, build relationships, and care for commuter students.
Visit Handshake if you would like to learn more or apply. Any questions should be directed to Kristi Welker, director of commuter life, by emailing kwelker@georgefox.edu or calling 503-554-2308.
Finance would like to thank our campus community for your patience in the implementation of and transition to Concur as well as for the feedback you provided during Monday’s all-employee meeting regarding the issues and frustrations you’ve encountered. We appreciate you giving us the opportunity to hear those concerns.
We are eager to help, so please reach out. Our policy is to answer email and telephone questions the same day when possible. We will continue to offer Concur training both individually and as a group. If you prefer, there are “how to†videos provided on the Concur website. (The link to Concur is posted on the Finance website as well.)
Thank you again, and please contact the following team members (as many times as needed) for help:
Tonight (Wednesday) in Vespers we are continuing in Holy Week with Stations of the Cross. There will be several interactive stations set up around the auditorium to help you center your thoughts on what Christ did so many years ago that still impacts us today.
Join us for this special and contemplative time. See you at 7 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium!
As a chapel elective opportunity, an open worship experience will be held every Thursday until the end of the semester, allowing for quiet waiting on God, vocal ministry if moved by the Spirit, and praying for one another upon sharing prayer requests. All are welcome.
We will meet each Thursday from 10:50 to 11:40 a.m. in Hoover 250. Contact Paul Anderson (panderso@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
Register for the new Spanish class offered for next spring: Spanish for the Professions. This class is offered to those majoring and minoring in business, accounting, law, law enforcement, politics, Christian ministries, education, etc. It will meet Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 1 to 1:50 p.m.
All students will use a common basic text and then break out into their area groups for more specific practice. Incoming students should have completed SPAN202 or the equivalent. Professor David MartÃnez will be teaching this course.
Contact Viki Defferding (vdefferding@georgefox.edu) with questions.
Aloha from the Hawaii Club! Our annual luau is happening tomorrow (Thursday), so come join us in Canyon Commons from 5 to 7:30 p.m. to experience our culture through dance, games and good vibes. We hope to see you there!
Cash price at the door is $12 for adults and $7.50 for children under 10.
Contact Bethany at bdavis16@georgefox.edu for more information.
As the benefits plan year comes to an end, here is a schedule of upcoming deadlines:
Medical Spending Account
March 31Â – Last day for active employees to use the funds in the regular plan year.
June 29Â – Last day to submit 2017-18 claim(s) with receipt(s)/substantiation.
Up to $500 will be automatically rolled over into your 2018-19 account as long as you are still actively participating in the plan. You do not need to notify us of the need to carryover any unused funds; it will happen automatically. Any balance over $500 remaining unspent will be forfeited (use-it-or-lose-it rule).
Dependent Care Spending Account
March 31Â – Last day to use the funds in the regular plan year.
June 15Â – Last day to use funds in the 2.5-month grace period.
June 30Â – Last day to submit 2017-18 claim(s) with receipt(s)/substantiation.
Questions? Contact Darby Thiessen (dthiessen@georgefox.edu).
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.
The history honors society and George Fox Archives invite you to an open house and a behind-the-scenes tour of the George Fox University Archives tomorrow (Thursday) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the MLRC.
Items from our collections on Herbert Hoover, the Four Flats Quartet, and a land deed signed by William Penn will be on display.
Please send questions to Rachel Thomas: rthomas@georgefox.edu.
We hope to see you there!
The adidas Employee Store is sharing employee discounts with all George Fox University staff, faculty and students. An access pass valid from March 23 to April 5, 2018 is available here.
For questions, contact the adidas Employee Store at 971-234-8536 or George Fox Employee Empowerment office at 503-554-2180.
The Veterans United Association is sponsoring honor cords for our graduating veterans. If you are a veteran graduating or walking in the spring semester of 2018 and are interested in wearing a cord at commencement to honor you as a veteran, please email the veterans office for an application.
Applications are due soon, so please respond today at veterans@georgefox.edu.
Due Date
Graduates/ADP students: Friday, March 23 (prior to Grad Night)
Contact Sherri Moore (smoore@georgefox.edu) for more information.
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!
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.
The Wineskin is extending its deadline for submissions! The theme for this semester’s literary and art magazine is “Heritage†– the heritage of parents, of teachers, and, most of all, the heritage of creativity and art.
Submit all poetry, prose, photography and artwork to gfuwineskin@gmail.com (limit all prose to 1,000 words). Please title each piece and remove all watermarks.
Submissions close by the end of the week (Friday, March 23)! Contact Kiale Palpant (kpalpant16@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
Faculty, please alert your students to this opportunity.
Grab your late night snacks at Snack2Share tonight (Wednesday) from 9 to 11 p.m. in the Bruin Den! Venmo and cash accepted.
Snack2Share is a ministry that harnesses the late night cravings of college students to feed the hungry. When you buy a snack pack from us, you also provide a snack pack for those in need in Portland. Snack2Share was created by four marketing students who want to make a difference with their school project.
Donations are welcome any time through Venmo (@Snack2Share) — just write “Donation†in the message section. Follow @Snack2Share on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Questions? Contact Maggie Plater (mplater14@georgefox.edu).
The Exodus Grad Fair – at which graduating seniors can pick up their cap and gown and get their affairs in order before they graduate – is taking place Thursday and Friday, March 22-23, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. in the Stevens Center Atrium.
For those of you working in the Stevens Center, please note that there may be increased noise and traffic throughout the day.
Are you looking for field experience in the fitness industry? If so, come to the Pre-Physical Therapy Club meeting tonight (Wednesday) at 8 p.m. to hear from ADAPT Training members! We’ll meet in Stevens 101.
ADAPT team members will share about the vision of the company and invite interested students to apply for internships! All students interested in the fitness industry are welcome, and there will be information for all fields of health and human performance.
We hope to see you there! Contact Sydney Reynolds (sreynolds16@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
Interested in animals? Love dogs and cats? Have you ever thought about working at the Newberg Animal Shelter?
Take this quick survey for more information and to give some feedback to your local animal shelter.
Thank you!
– Lauren Lunt (llunt16@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.
We are still in need of willing volunteers to serve as ushers at spring commencement on Saturday, April 28. Take tickets at the gate, hand out programs, direct graduates’ family and friends to their seats, and help make graduation a special event for all involved.
All George Fox employees who participate as ushers will have the option to receive $50 through payroll, or take three hours off in lieu of payment! Non-George Fox volunteers will receive a gift card in the same amount.
Please contact Laurie Fair, at ext. 2140 or lfair@georgefox.edu, if you would like to volunteer to serve our seniors and their families on this memorable day!
Be a part of this exciting event. See that special student graduate!
The university community is invited to attend an open house retirement celebration for education professor Beth LaForce from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, April 13. We will gather in Roberts Center 117.
Beth has helped shape future teachers in the College of Education for more than 30 years. Please join us in wishing her well as she transitions into a well-deserved season of retirement!
Questions and/or RSVPs may be directed to Lizzy Riese at lriese@georgefox.edu.
Commuter Life is hiring commuter assistants for next year! If you are interested in working to build authentic relationships among commuters, consider applying to be a commuter assistant. CAs will help plan programs, build relationships, and care for commuter students.
Visit Handshake if you would like to learn more or apply. Applications are due tomorrow, Wednesday, March 21, at 11:55 p.m. Any questions should be directed to Kristi Welker, director of Commuter Life by emailing kwelker@georgefox.edu or calling 503-554-2308.
