Plant Services’ overhead work continues through end of June

June 18th, 2017

Plant Services will be trimming trees and doing other overhead work with a high lift through the end of the month. Please be aware as you are walking through campus so that you do not walk through these areas.

The areas will be marked, and parking areas will be cordoned off the day before work progresses in that area. For your safety and that of your vehicle, do not park or walk in areas that have been reserved.

Thank you,
Dixie Downey (ddowney@georgefox.edu)

Have any questions for this Thursday’s all-employee meeting?

June 18th, 2017

Do you have any questions that you feel need to be answered at the all-employee meeting this Thursday, June 22? If so, we want to hear from you! Please email any questions to Rob Westervelt (rwesterv@georgefox.edu).

The meeting will take place from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Canyon Commons and be live-streamed in Room 160 at the Portland Center.

Thank you!

Has anyone seen admissions’ lost red hand truck?

June 18th, 2017

Several weeks ago our red hand truck went on an adventure and has yet to return to us. If anyone has seen it, please let us know. We would love to welcome it back to our undergraduate admissions on the second floor of the Stevens Center.

Please contact Kathy Rosenbohm (krosenbohm@georgefox.edu) ext 2241 with any leads!

Thank you.

Reminder: Fall textbooks available for rent and purchase July 1

June 17th, 2017

Fall textbooks will be available for rent and purchase through the Bruin Store on July 1. You can visit georgefoxshop.com to order your fall textbooks and choose in-store pick-up and simply pick your books up when you get to campus in the fall!

Thank you and Go Bruins!

Bruin Store hosts 25 percent off Nike sale

June 16th, 2017

All Nike apparel is 25 percent off today (June 17) both in store and online. The Bruin Store will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, June 16, and closed June 17, but feel free to shop at georgefoxshop.com to save big.

Go Bruins!

Check Bruin store beginning July 1 for fall textbooks

June 16th, 2017

Fall textbooks will be available for rent and purchase through the Bruin Store on July 1. You can visit georgefoxshop.com to order your fall textbooks and choose in-store pick-up and simply pick your books up when you get to campus in the fall!

Thank you and Go Bruins!

Bruin Store hosts 25 percent off Nike apparel sale

June 15th, 2017

All Nike apparel is 25 percent off today and tomorrow (June 16-17) both in store and online. The Bruin Store will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, June 16, and closed June 17, but feel free to shop at georgefoxshop.com to save big.

Go Bruins!

Fall textbooks available for rent and purchase on July 1

June 15th, 2017

Fall textbooks will be available for rent and purchase through the Bruin Store on July 1. You can visit georgefoxshop.com to order your fall textbooks and choose in-store pick-up and simply pick your books up when you get to campus in the fall!

Thank you and Go Bruins!

Admissions seeking lost red hand truck

June 15th, 2017

Several weeks ago our red hand truck went on an adventure and has yet to return to us. If anyone has seen it, please let us know. We would love to welcome it back to our undergraduate admissions on the second floor of the Stevens Center.

Please contact Kathy Rosenbohm (krosenbohm@georgefox.edu) ext 2241 with any leads!

Thank you.

TIAA consulting appointments at Portland Center on June 22

June 15th, 2017

No matter where you are in life – just getting started or planning for retirement – a session with Braden Danielson can help you create a unique plan for your goals. And, it’s at no additional cost as a part of your retirement plan. You’ll get answers to these questions and more:

  • Am I invested in the right mix of investments to help meet my goals?
  • Am I saving enough to create the retirement income I need?
  • How do I take income from my retirement account once I stop working?
  • How do I plan for short-term goals such as saving for a house or education expenses?
  • How do I manage debt, save money and balance various financial priorities at the same time?

Sessions are scheduled throughout the day at the Portland Center on Thursday, June 22. To schedule your one-hour appointment, click on this link. The on-site appointment slots fill quickly, so don’t delay! Take advantage of this excellent resource!

You can also visit Advice and Guidance to access online tools and resources that can help you stay on track and save even more for retirement.

If you would like to make a change to your retirement account contribution amount or have questions about your George Fox University benefits, please contact Darby Thiessen at 503-554-2188 or dthiessen@georgefox.edu.

Leave Hoover, Stevens lots open for Genesis guests today and tomorrow

June 14th, 2017

Please help us welcome our incoming class of students at Genesis today (Thursday) and tomorrow, June 15-16, by showing courtesy and parking somewhere other than the Hoover or Stevens parking lots.

If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact Kelly Friesen at kfriesen@georgefox.edu or ext. 2248.

Thank you!

Upcoming Changes to Library Summit Courier Service: Summit Delivery Delays

June 14th, 2017

As part of the Orbis Cascade Alliance, George Fox library patrons enjoy access to materials at 39 member libraries, with items being delivered via a courier to both Newberg and Portland campuses five days a week. In order to improve delivery and turnaround times, the Alliance is transitioning to a new courier service this summer.

During the transition to the new system, Summit deliveries will be delayed for items requested from June 26 to July 5. Summit requests can still be made during this period, but those items will be delivered after July 5.

We highly recommend placing orders for Summit materials ASAP, in order to get them before the delays are in effect. Thank you for your patience during this process as we transition to a new courier service. We look forward to being able to provide improved service going forward!

Questions about your Summit requests? Please contact the circulation department.

Be courteous of Genesis guests when parking today through Friday

June 13th, 2017

Please help us welcome our incoming class of students at Genesis today (Wednesday) through Friday, June 14-16, by showing courtesy and parking somewhere other than the Hoover or Stevens parking lots.

If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact Kelly Friesen at kfriesen@georgefox.edu or ext. 2248.

Thank you!

Please avoid parking in Stevens, Hoover lots Wednesday through Friday

June 12th, 2017

Please help us welcome our incoming class of students at Genesis this Wednesday through Friday, June 14-16, by showing courtesy and parking somewhere other than the Hoover or Stevens parking lots.

If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact Kelly Friesen at kfriesen@georgefox.edu or ext. 2248.

Thank you!

Plant Services’ overhead work continues this week

June 11th, 2017

Plant Services will be trimming trees and doing other overhead work with a high lift through the end of the month. Please be aware as you are walking through campus so that you do not walk through these areas.

The areas will be marked, and parking areas will be cordoned off the day before work progresses in that area. For your safety and that of your vehicle, do not park or walk in areas that have been reserved.

Thank you,
Dixie Downey (ddowney@georgefox.edu)

Three internal-only positions are open

June 11th, 2017

There are currently three internal-only positions available. They are:

  • Executive Administrative Assistant, President’s Office
  • Office Coordinator, IDEA Center (new)
  • Senior Engineering Technician (new)

The link to each of these position announcements can be found on this page. If you have questions, contact Kera Hallman (khallman@georgefox.edu or ext. 2189).

University hosts volleyball camp for grades 7-12 this month

June 11th, 2017

Know of any friends or family members interested in improving their volleyball skills while having some fun at the same time? Invite them to the George Fox Volleyball Camp June 23-25!

Camp is open to seventh- to 12th-graders (entering in the fall), and both overnight and commuting options are available. Camps will include an introductory beach session, leadership sessions and lots of volleyball-skill training and competition with our very own Bruin volleyball players!

Please help spread the word! Reach out to head coach Emily Palkert with any questions at epalkert@georgefox.edu.

Executive Assistant: Internal-only Position Opening

June 7th, 2017

We have a newly created position – executive assistant to the chief of staff – in the president’s office. This position is .75 FTE. If you or someone you know is interested in this opportunity, you will find details on this internal position openings web page.

Be aware of work being done overhead this month

June 7th, 2017

Plant Services will be trimming trees and doing other overhead work with a high lift through the end of the month. Please be aware as you are walking through campus so that you do not walk through these areas.

The areas will be marked, and parking areas will be cordoned off the day before work progresses in that area. For your safety and that of your vehicle, do not park or walk in areas that have been reserved.

Thank you,
Dixie Downey (ddowney@georgefox.edu)

Today’s barbecue scheduled for noon in Canyon Commons

June 7th, 2017

Join your fellow employees for our summer barbecue at noon today (Thursday) in Canyon Commons (we are moving it indoors because of the threat of rain). The cost is only $5 per person. Summer student employees are welcome to attend as well.

In addition to lunch, we’ll take time to celebrate the winners of the Wellness Challenge. If you didn’t R.S.V.P. by Tuesday, you can inquire on availability after 12:10 p.m. at Canyon Commons.

Questions? Contact Adina McConaughey (amcconaughey@georgefox.edu).

– Hosted by the Staff Development Committee