Are you applying to be an RA? Looking to make your resume stand out? Email idea@georgefox.edu with your resume to have it reviewed by a Career Coach before submitting your application. We’ll give you feedback on how to make your resume shine.
For other questions, please call 503-554-2330 or come visit us in the IDEA Center.
All are invited to International Chapel today (Thursday) and each Thursday this semester at the Intercultural Resource Center from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Our speakers this semester will focus on Scriptures that have been meaning to them.
This week, Alex Pia will share thoughts and Scriptures about trusting God and will encourage us to trust God in a deeper way. We will begin with a meal together, followed by the message and some time for small-group discussion and prayer. It is a great time of coming together and being encouraged. All students are welcome!
Chapel credit* will be available.
*Domestic students may earn up to five chapel electives by completing a Chapel Elective Form on MyGFU. International students will receive chapel credit through a reduction of “Requirements” on their MyGFU for each chapel attended.
If you have questions, contact Alex Pia (apia@georgefox.edu).
Do you know of a deserving senior who demonstrates outstanding services as a servant leader on campus or in the community? Both employees and students can honor that person and the activity of voluntary service by nominating him or her for a C.W. Perry Servant Leadership Award.
The trustees of the Barney II and Moore Foundations established the C.W. Perry Servant Leadership Award at George Fox to reward leadership in the area of community and ministry service.
Only seniors (graduating in April 2018) are eligible for consideration. Up to four $1,000 awards will be given annually. Each award recipient will be required to set aside $250 of this gift to the charitable organization of his or her choice. The remaining $750 will be distributed to the award recipient in the form of a cash award.
The aim of the award is to promote the ideals of servant leadership in the George Fox community. In order for your nominee to qualify, this nomination form must be received by Monday, Feb. 26. Your georgefox.edu username will be recorded when you submit this form.
If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie St. Cyr at sstcyr@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2306.
Make this Monday’s holiday a day on in service and partnership to the greater Portland community!
Our annual participation in the 2018 MLK Day of Service will take place on Monday, Jan. 15, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Warner Pacific College. Any and all students, staff and faculty are encouraged to register and join in this great community-building event.
Details on the day are available at this link. Registration can be done here.
Transportation to and from George Fox’s Newberg campus will be provided, as will lunch. We will be serving alongside participants from Warner, Concordia University, Portland Community College, Mt. Hood Community College, Portland State University and more!
We are always so proud of how the George Fox community bears witness to Christ and shows up with such great representation at this event every year.
“Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant.” (Jesus, in Matthew 20:28)
The Bruin Den, Bruin Bites and Bridge Cafe will all be closed on Monday, Jan. 15, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. All cafes will resume normal hours of operation on Tuesday.
The hours of service in the dining room at Canyon Commons will change slightly this weekend as follows:
Regular hours of operation resume Tuesday.
All are invited to a special Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., celebration at the Chehalem Cultural Center (415 E. Sheridan St., in Newberg) this Monday, Jan. 15, to commemorate Dr. King’s life and legacy. The doors open at 5:30 p.m., with the main program beginning at 6 p.m.
Refreshments and resources will be available following the program. Ines Peña, a Newberg High School graduate and local human rights activist, will give a keynote address on the program theme, “Be the Dream.”
Contact Rick Muthiah (rmuthiah@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
If you are a declared social work major who is a freshman, sophomore or junior, you will need to attend one of two advising sessions, on either Tuesday, Feb. 27, or Wednesday, March 7. Freshmen, please plan to attend from 5 to 6 p.m., sophomores from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m., and juniors from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Please bring a tablet or laptop.
The sessions will take place in Hoover 103. Questions? Contact Kim Rapp at rappk@georgefox.edu.
All staff members are invited to attend this month’s staff lunch this Wednesday, Jan. 17, at noon in Canyon Commons. The cost is $3 (cash or check only). Please RSVP by 5 p.m. tomorrow (Friday) using this RSVP link.
We hope to see you there!
– The Staff Development Committee
The Veterans United Association will be meeting for our first bimonthly prayer gathering at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 17. We will be meeting in the side room of the ASC office in the Bruin Den. Please join us as we gather to pray for one another and for our community.
Contact Spencer Caraballo (scaraballo15@georgefox.edu) for more information.
Looking for a job in Newberg this summer? The financial aid office is currently hiring for a part-time work-study position that will transition to full time in the summer. Apply on Handshake today!
Questions? Contact Jordan Nelson at jnelson@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2297.
Happy new year, everyone! The Coast to Coast swing dancing club is starting with a bang with our very first dance of the year this Saturday night! Bring your friends and bring your dancing shoes. We welcome all levels of dancers.
Dancing begins at 6:30Â p.m. and lasts until 9 p.m. in the FoxHole. Swing by anytime during that time frame.
We hope to see you there!
Questions? Contact Justin Chang (jchang15@georgefox.edu).
Night to Shine is just around the corner, on Friday, Feb. 9! Night to Shine is a prom for those with special needs. The night is complete with a red carpet entrance, limo rides, karaoke, dinner, hair and makeup sessions, shoe shining, and lots of dancing! The event will run from 5 to 9 p.m. at Newberg Christian Church.
We are looking for buddies to help our special guests have an ultimate prom experience. If you would like to sign up or have questions, go online to this link or email Katlyn Kronschnabl at katlyn@newbergcc.org.
I’m continuing auditions for the animated short The Adventures of Jed tomorrow (Friday) at 4 p.m. in the Cinematic Arts building. I’m looking for any student with plenty of theatre experience.
Contact me if you have any questions.
Thanks,
– Braedon Snively (bsnively15@georgefox.edu)
In honor of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, the Fitness Center will be closed on Monday, Jan. 15. The center will be open for normal hours the following day on Tuesday, Jan. 16.
We hope you all had a fabulous winter break!
To those of you who have been invited to participate in the National Society of Leadership and Success …
This is a new ASC-approved club on campus. George Fox student April Olson is the president and has an executive board helping her start this chapter on our campus. This chapter is to provide a leadership opportunity for those who want to participate, and we want to highlight the following items:
If you should have any additional questions regarding this new club, please email NSLS@georgefox.edu to contact Kristi Welker, director of commuter life and chapter advisor, or April Olson (aprilo15@georgefox.edu), the George Fox chapter’s NSLS president.
We would be glad to answer questions you may have!
Join the French Club to sample delicious Galettes des Rois at the Alliance Française in Portland! We will be traveling there together on Sunday, Jan. 28, to celebrate the Feast of the Kings.
The event runs from 2 to 3:30 p.m. and costs $10 per person. Transportation is available.
Please contact Kacie Morgan at kaciepaigemorgan@gmail.com to reserve your spot.
The George Fox Auxiliary invites the university community to a lunch featuring a special presentation by Lon Fendall, an associate professor emeritus of history and political science, this Friday, Jan. 12, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Canyon Commons dining hall.
Fendall will discuss Mark Hatfield and his work in politics. Fendall formerly worked as an assistant to Hatfield, a two-term Oregon governor and a U.S. senator for 30 years who, after retiring from politics, taught classes at George Fox from the mid-1990s to the mid-2000s. The presentation is related to the auxiliary’s theme this year: “George Fox Alumni Serving in the World.â€
The cost to attend is $10 per person, and payment may be made at the door. Reservations are preferred and can by arranged by calling Judy Woolsey at 971-832-1505.
Coworker Recognition
Do you know someone who deserves special recognition for awesome work at our next all-employee meeting? If so, please complete this George Fox Shout-Out form, including a short summary of the recent success. Submissions received by 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, will be included in the Thursday, Jan. 18, meeting.
Payroll Items Due Jan. 16
All payroll items such as check requests, adjunct contracts, W-4, direct deposit, or benefit changes are due by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 16, in order to be effective for January.
Update Your Personal Information and Consent for W-2 by Jan. 12
Make sure your mailing address is correct for year-end reporting. You can check it and update if necessary in MyGFU > Self-Service > Campus Personal Info.
You can also elect to have your W-2 available via MyGFU rather than mailed. To sign up or check to see if you already have, go to MyGFU > Self-Service > Payroll and Compensation > W-2/W-2c Consent.
Questions? Contact Employee Empowerment at ee@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2180.
Are you interested in being a part of ASC in the 2018-19 academic year? Learn about opportunities to get involved in ASC next year at the ASC info night tonight (Wednesday) in Bauman Auditorium after chapel at 8:30 p.m.
Have questions? This will be a great place to learn more and get your questions answered about getting involved in ASC. Reminder: Applications for elections and governance are now open and posted on the George Fox ASC page.
Contact Kiana Neisig (kneisig14@georgefox.edu) if you need more info.
Attend this year’s polar plunge and jump into freezing cold water with your friends! Each student who completes the polar plunge will be given a free sweatshirt. There are three different times for you to choose from.
The spots are limited to only 100 people per time slot (300 total), so sign up ASAP. The plunging will take place on Friday, Jan. 12, at Camp Tilikum.
6 p.m. Time Slot
7 p.m. Time Slot
8 p.m. Time Slot
Questions? Contact Melissa Fox (mfox14@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
