Volunteers needed for Genesis

Friday, May 10th, 2019

The undergraduate admissions office needs student volunteers to act as tour guides. Volunteers will receive a catered breakfast and lunch, as well as a free T-shirt!

If you are interested, please email Jessica Dougherty at jdaugherty17@georgefox.edu with your phone number, T-shirt size and the dates you are free to volunteer. 

Genesis will be taking place on campus May 16-18. Employees, if you know students who might be interested, tell them about this opportunity!

Support international students at garage sale tomorrow

Thursday, May 9th, 2019

The Office of International Student Development is hosting a garage sale tomorrow (Saturday), with proceeds to benefit the university’s International Student Emergency Fund.

We have a wide variety of items for sale, including furniture, household wares, decorations, jewelry, shoes, books … too much to list! Please come by to support our international students or just to say “hi.” The sale will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Intercultural Resource Center at 1110 E. Sheridan St.

Questions? Contact Alex Pia at apia@georgefox.edu.

Plan ahead if renting items at Hadlock during summer

Thursday, May 9th, 2019

Please note that the Hadlock Student Center and Rental Center will not be open on Saturday and Sunday through the summer months. If you’re looking to rent equipment for the weekend, it needs to be picked up Friday between 4 and 7 p.m. and returned on Monday by noon.

Summer hours for the Hadlock Student Center and Rental Center are:

  • Monday-Friday: 6 to 9 a.m.; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 4 to 7 p.m.
  • Saturday/Sunday: Closed

Please contact Keith Schneider at kschneid@georgefox.edu with questions. 

Join colleagues at ice cream social this Monday

Wednesday, May 8th, 2019

The Staff Development Committee invites all university staff, administrators, faculty and student employees to enjoy ice cream sundaes this Monday, May 13, from 2 to 2:45 p.m. on the quad.

Come celebrate the start of summer with your colleagues! Questions? Contact Adina McConaughey (amcconaughey@georgefox.edu).

Phase II remains open today and tomorrow

Wednesday, May 8th, 2019

Plant Services is hosting its annual Phase II event this week. Feel free to swing by the Macy basement between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. today (Thursday), or between 8 a.m. and noon on Friday, May 10.

After students and staff view the items, whatever remains will be donated to the International Student Emergency Fund and other local charities.

At the end of every school year, many students have good reusable items that they do not want to take home over the summer. These items often include blankets, clothing, kitchen supplies, small appliances, radios, room decorations, furniture, etc. 

In an effort to keep the dumpsters from overflowing and to be better stewards of our resources, Phase II was initiated. Many students have benefited from these items. For example, summer work-study students often find items they need for apartment living.

Questions? Contact Dwayne Astleford at dastlefo@georgefox.edu.

All invited to biology candidate’s research lecture May 14

Wednesday, May 8th, 2019

The university community is invited to a biology candidate research lecture presented by Dr. Elizabeth DuPriest from 11 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, May 14, in Hoover 102.

Fetal and early childhood environmental influences can “program” a baby’s health and risk of disease that they experience later in life. Using nutritional and transgenic models, Dr. DuPriest will explain how maternal influences shape early growth and the structure and function of the offspring’s kidneys, liver, and adipose tissue.

The title of Dr. DuPriest’s lecture is “Developmental Origins of Health and Disease: Thank Your Mother for Your Good Health!”

Questions? Contact Adina McConaughey at amcconaughey@georgefox.edu.

Important Year-End Dates from Finance

Wednesday, May 8th, 2019

Fiscal-Year-End 2018-19 is quickly approaching, and the Finance Department would appreciate your help in ensuring a smooth and timely year-end close.

Please visit our web page here for information concerning important deadline dates. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Heather Groenlund (ext. 2173) for deposit-related issues or Michelle Conrad (ext. 2160) for accounts payable-related issues.

We appreciate all of your help this time of year!
– Your Finance Team

Art show opens Monday in Minthorne Gallery

Wednesday, May 8th, 2019

All are welcome to visit a free art exhibition featuring local artist Bonnie Hull. The exhibit “Little Me” opens on Monday, May 13, and remains up through Friday, July 19, in Minthorne Gallery

The exhibition features the paintings of Hull, a resident of Salem, Oregon, who is a self-proclaimed painter, preservationist, gardener and quilter. Her work has appeared at George Fox previously: In 2015, she and fellow Salem artist Kay Worthington showcased their quilts in the university’s gallery.

The gallery will be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, contact Jennifer Salzman, director of exhibitions and collection, at 503-554-2634.

Campus Public Safety office offers tips on staying safe this summer

Wednesday, May 8th, 2019

The Campus Public Safety office would like to offer these safety tips as we approach summer …

  • Don’t prop open doors! Purchase a fan now before they are gone for the summer, and use it for air circulation in your room or apartment.
  • If you want to sleep with open windows, buy some wooden dowels and cut them three to four inches shorter than the width of your window track. That way, it locks the window so that nobody can enter from the outside, but you still get cooler evening air coming in.
  • Walk in pairs at night, or call Campus Public Safety for an escort back to your residence.
  • Stay hydrated! Your water bottle should be your constant companion.
  • Use sunscreen and wear a hat.
  • If you are working outdoors and begin to feel faint from the heat, get out of the heat and into a cooler location and sit down, rest and hydrate. Learn the signs of heat stroke.
  • Do any outdoor work earlier in the morning when the temperatures are cooler.
  • Use a windshield screen in your car to help reduce the internal temperature, and never leave a child or pet in a car! Temperatures can climb rapidly in a closed car in the summer, and it can be deadly.
  • If you see somebody who doesn’t belong on campus, contact Campus Public Safety immediately with a good physical description of the person and location so we can check them out.
  • Stay safe and have a great summer!

Library study rooms available for the summer

Tuesday, May 7th, 2019

The library has three faculty study rooms available for those needing a quiet area for study and research for the summer.

If you are interested in requesting a room for summer, please email Mary Cameron at mcameron@georgefox.edu. Requests will be prioritized on a first-come, first-served basis.

Swing by Phase II this week

Tuesday, May 7th, 2019

Plant Services is hosting its annual Phase II event this week. Feel free to swing by the Macy basement between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. today (Wednesday) or Thursday, May 9, or between 8 a.m. and noon on Friday, May 10.

After students and staff view the items, whatever remains will be donated to the International Student Emergency Fund and other local charities.

At the end of every school year, many students have good reusable items that they do not want to take home over the summer. These items often include blankets, clothing, kitchen supplies, small appliances, radios, room decorations, furniture, etc. 

In an effort to keep the dumpsters from overflowing and to be better stewards of our resources, Phase II was initiated. Many students have benefited from these items. For example, summer work-study students often find items they need for apartment living.

Questions? Contact Dwayne Astleford at dastlefo@georgefox.edu.

Hadlock Rental Center will be closed on weekends during summer

Tuesday, May 7th, 2019

Please note that the Hadlock Student Center and Rental Center will not be open on Saturday and Sunday through the summer months. If you’re looking to rent equipment for the weekend, it needs to be picked up Friday between 4 and 7 p.m. and returned on Monday by noon.

Summer hours for the Hadlock Student Center and Rental Center are:

  • Monday-Friday: 6 to 9 a.m.; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 4 to 7 p.m.
  • Saturday/Sunday: Closed

Please contact Keith Schneider at kschneid@georgefox.edu with questions. 

Make hanging baskets for the quad today

Tuesday, May 7th, 2019

Want to make the gorgeous hanging baskets that grace our quad? Join us today (Wednesday) starting at 9 a.m. The session will last approximately four hours, and you are welcome to join at any time. We will meet in the Thomas Center’s lower patio area at 1101 Villa Road.

Please contact the Plant Services office at 503-554-2010 for more information.

Music is focus of Legacy League luncheon on May 15

Tuesday, May 7th, 2019

The university’s music program will be the focus of the a George Fox Legacy League luncheon program at noon on Wednesday, May 15, in the Canyon Commons dining hall.

Reservations are due by Saturday, May 11, and the cost is $10, payable at the door. Reservations may be made by calling Connie Magee at 503-927-5011 or Judy Woolsey at 503-538-7314.

Featured will be Nathanael Ankeny, assistant professor of music and director of the George Fox Jazz Ensemble. He will discuss how he teaches students to listen to jazz and how he sees his work as a ministry to students and the community. A noted saxophonist, he will perform with Dwayne Corbin, associate professor of instrumental music, on drums and Elliott Shannon, a biology major, on bass.

Year-end Purchasing Deadlines

Monday, May 6th, 2019

The end of the fiscal year is approaching, and with that Finance would like to inform you of a few requirements for year-end purchase orders.

Please remember that if you order goods and/or services on a PO, they need to be physically received/completed by June 30, 2019. Goods and services received after June 30, 2019, will be charged to the 2019-20 budget year. Therefore, all purchase requisitions/POs for this fiscal year need to be entered by May 31, 2019. 

Your George Fox Visa can be used until June 21, 2019. If you will be traveling between June 21 and June 30 and you need to use your George Fox Visa, you must contact Purchasing prior to arranging travel.

Concur Expense Reports and Visa Reports for 2018-19 must be submitted by July 10, 2019. Any reports created and submitted after July 10 will be reflected in the 2019-20 budget.

Questions? Contact Matt Hammar at mhammar@georgefox.edu.

Worry about falling? Sign up for fall risk screening with PT students

Monday, May 6th, 2019

Do you ever worry about falling? Have you fallen, or do you feel unsteady? Second-year physical therapy students are conducting research on fall risk screening and would love to help keep you safe!

We are looking for adults aged 50 and older living independently in the community. Participation takes about an hour with physical assessments and a small amount of paperwork. You will receive guidance on exercises to help you achieve activity goals that are meaningful to you! Referrals to physical therapy and community-based exercise programs are an option as well.

Sessions are scheduled from noon to 2 p.m. on Friday, May 10, and from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, May 24, in the Roberts Center.

Please contact Austyn Byassee at abyassee17@georgefox.edu to sign up!

Annual Phase II event open for viewing Wednesday morning

Monday, May 6th, 2019

Plant Services is hosting its annual Phase II event this week. Feel free to swing by the Macy basement between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday) or Thursday, May 9, or between 8 a.m. and noon on Friday, May 10.

After students and staff view the items, whatever remains will be donated to the International Student Emergency Fund and other local charities.

At the end of every school year, many students have good reusable items that they do not want to take home over the summer. These items often include blankets, clothing, kitchen supplies, small appliances, radios, room decorations, furniture, etc. 

In an effort to keep the dumpsters from overflowing and to be better stewards of our resources, Phase II was initiated. Many students have benefited from these items. For example, summer work-study students often find items they need for apartment living.

Questions? Contact Dwayne Astleford at dastlefo@georgefox.edu.

Learn web editing at training session next Monday

Monday, May 6th, 2019

A training session for Cascade Server, the system used to edit the university website, will be offered on Monday, May 13, from 2 to 4 p.m.

This basic-level session is tailored for editors who have either not edited the website before or need a refresher on using the software. The session will be held in Stevens 307. Sign up using this form.

Questions? Contact Peter Crackenberg at pcrackenberg@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2138.

Make hanging baskets for the quad this Wednesday

Sunday, May 5th, 2019

Mark your calendars to make gorgeous hanging baskets to grace our quad! You can learn this valuable lesson on how these beauties are assembled and help us in the process.

Join us this Wednesday, May 8, starting at 9 a.m. The session will last approximately four hours, and you are welcome to join at any time. We will meet in the Thomas Center’s lower patio area at 1101 Villa Road.

Please contact the Plant Services office at 503-554-2010 for more information.

Murdock Library faculty office courier has been suspended for summer

Sunday, May 5th, 2019

The Murdock Library faculty office courier has been suspended during summer break. The service will resume on Monday, Aug. 26.

Questions? Contact Patty Vanier at pvanier@georgefox.edu.