Archive for May, 2015

Hope Assembly: Fellowship at Fox meets Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in Foxhole

Tuesday, May 19th, 2015

Join us for Hope Assembly: Fellowship at Fox Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Foxhole! We will have chips, salsa, small snacks and drinks! Come join us as we eat, fellowship, watch a brief (2-3 minute) video, and discuss how to live simply in a complex world. Afterwords there will be games and time to hang out!

If you want a way to fellowship, play games, and grow with other students this summer, this is it! See you Thursday!

Questions? Contact Heather McDonald (hmcdonald13@georgefox.edu) or Joshua Rockwell (jrockwell14@georgefox.edu)

Football season tickets are on sale

Tuesday, May 19th, 2015

Season tickets for Bruin football are now on sale for the 2015 season, but the limited tickets that remain are expected to sell fast. These seats are located in the covered grandstands and are reserved, which means you don’t have to arrive to the stadium early to save your seat. Each season ticket costs $80 and can be purchased online via this link.

George Fox staff and students are eligible to receive one complimentary general admission ticket per home game with a valid student/staff ID. General admission seating is located in the uncovered bleachers and is seated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Questions? Contact Sarah Reid at sreid@georgefox.edu.

Community garden info meeting set for this Saturday

Tuesday, May 19th, 2015

This Saturday, May 23, from 1 to 3 p.m., we’ll host an informational meeting and work day for anyone interested in being part of the community garden. We will discuss what days we want to have garden work days throughout the summer, and what crops you would like to see planted.

We’ll also move some dirt around and plant a few starts. Donation suggestion to cover the cost of seeds and other materials: $10 for George Fox students, $15 for adults.

The new garden space is the fenced area in the field on the corner of Villa Road and Sierra Vista. If you are interested in joining the garden but you can’t be there May 16 or 23, please contact Cherice Bock (cbock@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Hope Assembly: Fellowship at Fox

Monday, May 18th, 2015

Come join us Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Foxhole! We will have chips, salsa, small snacks and drinks! Come join us as we eat, fellowship, watch a brief (2-3 minute) video, and discuss how to “live simply” in a complex world. Afterwords there will be games and time to hang out!

If you want a way to fellowship, play games, and grow with other students this summer, this is it. See you Thursday!

Questions? Contact Heather McDonald (hmcdonald13@georgefox.edu) or Joshua Rockwell (jrockwell14@georgefox.edu)

Be aware of parking lot restriping projects today, tomorrow

Monday, May 18th, 2015

The weather forecast has changed, and we are hoping to get the Wood-Mar and Newlin apartment lots restriped on Tuesday, May 19, in addition to North Street between Center Street and the entrance to Bauman.

If the weather cooperates, then the VAC lots are next to be restriped on Wednesday, May 20. If you normally park in these lots, please park elsewhere today (Tuesday) and tomorrow.

Thank you!

Summer yoga classes begin Wednesday, June 3

Monday, May 18th, 2015

Faculty and staff are welcome to join free yoga sessions each Monday, Wednesday and Friday this summer, beginning Wednesday, June 3 (please note new start date)! We’ll be meeting in Minthorn 200 from 8 to 9 a.m. We will be meeting through mid-August.

Questions? Contact Marcella Hatfield (mloprinzihatfield@georgefox.edu) or Melanie Mock (mmock@georgefox.edu).

Today is deadline for Oregon ballots

Monday, May 18th, 2015

Today (Tuesday) is the deadline to vote, and Mail Services is an unofficial drop site for all Oregon ballots. Arrangements have been made with the Yamhill County Elections Office for us to offer this service. We accept any Oregon ballot (any county), and there is no postage necessary.

The deadline for our drop-off site is 4:30 p.m. today. Any out-of-state ballots must be mailed with postage.

Thanks,
– University Mail Services

Make plans to attend Friday’s MBA event at Portland Center

Sunday, May 17th, 2015

The College of Business’ MBA program is hosting its Spring Speaker Series this Friday, May 22, at the Portland Center. We’re excited to announce that the keynote speaker is Hillsboro Mayor Jerry Willey. The event runs from 7:30 to 9 a.m. and is free to attend. Everyone is welcome.

You can get more information and RSVP at this link.

FoxTALE maintenance scheduled for Wednesday morning

Sunday, May 17th, 2015

FoxTALE will be unavailable from 6 to 8 a.m. (Pacific Time) on Wednesday, May 20, for scheduled maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.

During this maintenance update, 2015 Spring course sites will be hidden to students. If you want to make any of those course sites available to students after this update, select “Edit settings” in the Course Administration block. Located in the General section, look for the “Visible” setting and change “Hide” back to “Show.” Scroll to bottom and “Save changes.”

FoxTALE unavailable for two hours Wednesday morning

Sunday, May 17th, 2015

FoxTALE will be unavailable from 6 to 8 a.m. (Pacific Time) on Wednesday, May 20, for scheduled maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Parking lot restriping continues today, tomorrow

Sunday, May 17th, 2015

This is just a heads-up on where parking lot restriping will be taking place today (Monday, May 18), and hopefully tomorrow (Tuesday), weather permitting.

On Monday, we would ask you to please vacate the little parking lot by the River Street House, the western part of the Pennington lot closest to Stevens, and the Woolman apartment lots. If all the painting is able to be completed today, it won’t be necessary to vacate those lots on Tuesday. If that is the case, the Wood-Mar lot will need to be vacated on Tuesday, May 19.

Questions? Contact Nadine Kincaid at nkincaid@georgefox.edu.

Thank you for your cooperation!

– Security Services and Plant Services

Free yoga sessions meet three times a week in summer

Sunday, May 17th, 2015

Faculty and staff are welcome to join free yoga sessions each Monday, Wednesday and Friday this summer, beginning Monday, June 1! We’ll be meeting in Minthorn 200 from 8 to 9 a.m. We will be meeting through mid-August.

Questions? Contact Marcella Hatfield (mloprinzihatfield@georgefox.edu) or Melanie Mock (mmock@georgefox.edu).

FoxTALE scheduled for maintenance this Wednesday morning

Friday, May 15th, 2015

FoxTALE will be unavailable from 6 to 8 a.m. (Pacific Time) on Wednesday, May 20, for scheduled maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.

During this maintenance update, 2015 Spring course sites will be hidden to students. If you want to make any of those course sites available to students after this update, select “Edit settings” in the Course Administration block. Located in the General section, look for the “Visible” setting and change “Hide” back to “Show.” Scroll to bottom and “Save changes.”

FoxTALE unavailable for two hours Wednesday morning

Friday, May 15th, 2015

FoxTALE will be unavailable from 6 to 8 a.m. (Pacific Time) on Wednesday, May 20, for scheduled maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Reminder: ‘Burn-to-learn’ event is tomorrow

Friday, May 15th, 2015

On Sunday, May 17, the Newberg Fire Department will be doing a “burn-to-learn” on the Munn and North Street houses, at 1314 E. North St. and 1400 North St., respectively.

Fire crews will be at the site for most of the day as they do various exercises involving small fires inside the houses. North Street House will eventually be burned to the ground, but the north end of Munn House may be left to avoid damage to the nearby trees. The houses are being removed to prepare the area for the construction of a new dining hall.

If you choose to come and watch, please be considerate of the fire department crews and stay at a safe distance. After the fire department has finished with this area, do not walk in the burn area, as the rubble will remain hot and hazardous, and do not go into the remains of the Munn House. Plant Services crews will complete the demolition.

Questions or concerns? Contact the Office of Plant Services at 503-554-2010.

Eight staff and administrator positions currently open

Thursday, May 14th, 2015

Eight staff and administrator positions are currently open. Listed in order of recency they are:

  • Enrollment Specialist
  • Student Accounts Specialist, Portland
  • Assistant Director of International Student Services
  • Assistant Director of Visitor Experience
  • Business Analyst, IT
  • Director of Alumni Relations
  • Director of Gift Development
  • Director of Parent Relations

The link to each of these position announcements can be found at jobs.georgefox.edu. If you know of someone you believe might provide a good fit for any of these jobs, please refer the person to the website for information about the job and instructions about applying.

Internal-only position announcement

Thursday, May 14th, 2015

The College of Education is currently seeking an executive assistant. If you are interested in learning more about the position, please contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-554-2180 or hr@georgefox.edu. Internal transfer requests are available at this link.

Munn House and North Street House: ‘Burn-to-Learn’

Thursday, May 14th, 2015

On Sunday, May 17, the Newberg Fire Department will be doing a “burn-to-learn” on the Munn and North Street houses, at 1314 E. North St. and 1400 North St., respectively.

Fire crews will be at the site for most of the day as they do various exercises involving small fires inside the houses. North Street House will eventually be burned to the ground, but the north end of Munn House may be left to avoid damage to the nearby trees. The houses are being removed to prepare the area for the construction of a new dining hall.

If you choose to come and watch, please be considerate of the fire department crews and stay at a safe distance. After the fire department has finished with this area, do not walk in the burn area, as the rubble will remain hot and hazardous, and do not go into the remains of the Munn House. Plant Services crews will complete the demolition.

Questions or concerns? Contact the Office of Plant Services at 503-554-2010.

Financial affairs request for timely deposits

Thursday, May 14th, 2015

Please be sure to turn in deposits to the financial affairs office in a timely manner using the FY15 forms on our website.

Money should be submitted for deposit within 48 hours of the event or receiving funds. With the summer break fast approaching, please look around your desks to see if there are any deposits that should be turned in.

If you have any questions, please contact Kimberly Forbes at kforbes@georgefox.edu or ext. 2173.

Accounts Payable year-end deadlines

Thursday, May 14th, 2015

Fiscal Year End 2015 is quickly approaching, and the financial affairs office would appreciate your help in ensuring a smooth and timely year-end close. Please review and note the following deadlines for Accounts Payable activities:

  • All Cash Advance Requests for FY15 expense must be received by the FAO by June 15, 2015.
  • Submission of the following FY15 documents must be received by the FAO by July 9, 2015:

    • Invoices
    • Check Requests
    • Expense Reimbursements
    • Petty Cash
    • Error Corrections
    • Inter-Departmental Charges

For additional details, please refer to the Fiscal Year-End Deadlines & Procedures page of the financial affairs office website. Please contact Jennifer Klapp with any year-end accounts payable questions at jklapp@georgefox.edu or ext. 2170.

Thank you!
– The Finance Team