Be courteous of Genesis guests when parking May 12-14

Monday, May 9th, 2016

The undergraduate admissions office is getting ready to welcome the brand new incoming freshman class to Genesis, our registration orientation event. Please be courteous to guests by avoiding parking in the Stevens and Hoover parking lots on these dates: Thursday through Saturday, May 12, 13 and 14.

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

Join in on ice cream social this Wednesday

Sunday, May 8th, 2016

All staff, administrators, faculty and summer student employees are invited to the summer ice cream social on the Stevens Center patio (EHS Atrium in case of inclement weather). Join us from 3 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 11.

Brought to you as a thank you from the Staff Development Committee.

Eleven staff and administrator positions currently open

Thursday, May 5th, 2016

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

  • Technical Director, Department of English and Theatre
  • Financial Aid Counselor
  • Records Specialist, Registrar
  • Administrative Assistant, School of Physical Therapy
  • Undergraduate Admissions Counselor
  • Graduate Program Coordinator, College of Education
  • Groundskeeper III/Irrigation Technician
  • Groundskeeper I
  • MBA and DBA Program Coordinator, College of Business
  • Associate Director of Annual Giving
  • Portland Facilities Coordinator

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.

Support international students at tomorrow’s garage sale

Thursday, May 5th, 2016

Don’t forget to come by the International Center/Cultural House (1110 E. Sheridan St.) tomorrow (Saturday) between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. for a garage sale to raise funds for our International Student Emergency Fund, which assists international students who encounter unexpected difficulties and require financial assistance.

See you there!

Saturday garage sale benefits International Student Emergency Fund

Wednesday, May 4th, 2016

This Saturday, May 7, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the International Center/Cultural House (1110 E. Meridian St.), there will be a garage sale to raise funds for our International Student Emergency Fund, which assists international students who encounter unexpected difficulties and require financial assistance.

Come out to support us!

Interested in joining the Community Garden this summer?

Wednesday, May 4th, 2016

Are you interested in joining the George Fox Community Garden? Located near the soccer field on the Newberg campus, on the corner of Crestview and Villa Roads, the garden is open to students, faculty, staff and members of the community. No gardening experience is necessary!

We meet weekly and work on projects together, share a potluck meal, and enjoy learning how to grow our own food from God’s creation together. The cost is $10 for students, $15 for faculty/staff/community members, and free for kids. These funds purchase the seeds and seedlings we need. (Although, if the cost is the only thing holding you back, please join anyway!)

To learn more, email Cherice Bock (cbock@georgefox.edu), ask to be added to our email list, and/or check out our Facebook page and website.

Newberg intra-campus courier service suspended

Wednesday, May 4th, 2016

The library’s intra-campus faculty courier service will be suspended during summer break. The service will resume on Aug. 29, 2016.

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

All invited to ice cream social on Wednesday, May 11

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016

All staff, administrators, faculty and summer student employees are invited to the summer ice cream social on the Stevens Center patio (EHS Atrium in case of inclement weather). Join us from 3 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 11.

Brought to you as a thank you from the Staff Development Committee.

Consider leading an eight-week Fall Life Group

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016

The Office for Spiritual and Intercultural Life is looking for post-college Life Group leaders for our eight-week Fall Life Groups (the weeks of Sept. 19 to Nov. 7.)

Life Groups are small groups of undergraduate students who meet together for prayer, Bible study and fellowship. Groups meet weekly for 60 to 90 minutes at the time and location of your choosing. Participants will select the group they wish to participate in based on the details that leaders provide.

Groups are encouraged to use one of three curriculum options recommended by the Office for Spiritual and Intercultural Life that parallel other themes that are being explored in chapel. We welcome our employees, alumni, family members of George Fox employees and students, and members of our wonderful local churches to consider leading a group.

Our fall leader meeting will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 7, from noon to 1:30 p.m., and lunch will be provided. For more information and to sign up, visit our webpage.

Newberg intra-campus courier service suspended

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016

The library’s intra-campus faculty courier service will be suspended during summer break. The service will resume on Aug. 29, 2016.

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

Donations sought for garage sale to benefit Emergency Fund

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016

International Student Services will be hosting a garage sale this summer to raise money for an international student emergency fund. If you can donate to this cause, please bring your old or new items to the International Student Services office at 1110 E. Meridian St., anytime between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., until Thursday, May 4. The garage sale will be Saturday, May 7.

Also, if you need us to pick up the item, we can do that as well. Just let us know.

Questions? Contact Alex Pia at ext. 2643 or apia@georgefox.edu.

Accounts Payable Year-End Deadlines

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016

Fiscal-year-end 2015/2016 is quickly approaching, and the finance department would appreciate your help in ensuring a smooth and timely year-end close. Please review and note the following deadlines for accounts payable requests:

1. Submission of the following FY2015/2016 requests must be received by the finance department on or before July 8, 2016:

  • Check Requests
  • Invoices
  • Expense Reimbursement Requests
  • Petty Cash Logs for expenses through June 30, 2016, only

2. All Cash Advance Requests for FY2015/2016 expenses must be received by the finance department on or before June 13, 2016.

Please refer to the “Fiscal Year-End Deadlines & Procedures” page on the finance department website for additional details.

Please contact Jennifer Klapp (jklapp@georgefox.edu or ext. 2170) with any year-end accounts payable questions.

Thank you!
The Finance Team

Last chance to claim your lost items

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016

This week is the last chance to claim your items lost from the end of February until now! All items not claimed by their owners will be donated to charitable causes this Friday afternoon (May 6).

Come by the security office anytime between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. this week. Questions? Contact Nadine Kincaid at nkincaid@georgefox.edu.

Dining options on campus

Monday, May 2nd, 2016

The dining room may be closed, but we are still offering several options for dining on campus! Stop by our food cart on the quad or Villa Café for breakfast, coffee, a snack or lunch Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Annual Phase II event open for viewing starting at noon today

Monday, May 2nd, 2016

Plant Services is hosting its annual Phase II event this week. Items will be open for viewing in the Macy and Sutton basements starting today (Tuesday) from noon to 5 p.m. It will open again Wednesday and Thursday, May 4-5, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., and again on Friday, May 6, from 8 a.m. to noon.

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.

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

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

Call for Stationery orders

Monday, May 2nd, 2016

Please plan now for the institution-wide stationery order taken at the end of August. The collective order helps keep costs low – the higher the volume, the lower the cost. Consequently, it is most economical to overestimate needs and store a small surplus.

I will be accepting orders from now through Thursday, Aug. 18, when orders are due.

For order instructions, go to the marketing communications website. Continue to purchase all non-departmental stationery (including “second-sheet letterhead”) through the university’s print services.

Please contact me if you have any questions.

Thank you,
Danette Newkirk (dnewkirk@georgefox.edu)

Oregon Writing Project summer camps scheduled

Monday, May 2nd, 2016

The Oregon Writing Project Collaborative at George Fox University is pleased to be offering several Young Writers Camps for third- through 12th-grade students. This organization, part of the College of Education, has offered these camps for years at its previous location and is thrilled to be launching them through George Fox.

Topics include Oregon Battle of the Books, Superheroes for a Cause, Creative Nonfiction, and Code/Create/Compose. Please feel free to pass this along to those who might benefit from this experience.

Questions? Contact Andrea Byerley at abyerley@georgefox.edu.

End-of-Year Reminder for Deposits and Petty Cash Reconciliations

Monday, May 2nd, 2016

End-of-the-fiscal-year deposits to be included in this year’s budget must be in finance no later than July 1, 2016. Checks dated prior to June 30 must be deposited in the current fiscal year.

Please look around your desks and file cabinets to see if there are any lingering items that need to go to the bank. If you are taking vacation during the July 4 holiday, please send your deposits over before you leave. If you should have any questions about deposits, please contact Heather Groenlund at ext. 2173.

Final petty cash reconciliations for this fiscal year are due in finance no later than July 8, 2016. Please remember to submit all receipts, cash and reconciliation reports before this deadline. If you will be taking vacation over the July 4 holiday, please plan ahead and send these over before you leave. If you have questions about petty cash protocols, please contact Jen Klapp at ext. 2170.

Summer Housing Check-in Details

Sunday, May 1st, 2016

Housing check-in will take place in the Le Shana lobby today (Monday, May 2) from 4 to 7 p.m. (Note: Check-in was previously scheduled to take place in the student life office).

Things to Remember:

  1. You will receive your roommate information and housing assignment at the time of check-in.
  2. You must have your official check-out before 12 p.m. on Sunday, May 1, with your RA. However, you are approved to stay in your room until you move on Monday.
  3. If you will not be on campus during May: If you are leaving prior to May 2, you will need to put your belongings in storage. There is space set aside for May storage in the Macy basement. You will need to contact the summer RA (gsaderholm13@geogefox.edu) to get into this space. If you leave after May 2, then you will check in to summer housing prior to leaving.

If you have any questions, please email at housing@georgefox.edu.

Interested in joining the Community Garden this summer?

Sunday, May 1st, 2016

Are you interested in joining the George Fox Community Garden? Located near the soccer field on the Newberg campus, on the corner of Crestview and Villa Roads, the garden is open to students, faculty, staff and members of the community. No gardening experience is necessary!

We meet weekly and work on projects together, share a potluck meal, and enjoy learning how to grow our own food from God’s creation together. The cost is $10 for students, $15 for faculty/staff/community members, and free for kids. These funds purchase the seeds and seedlings we need. (Although, if the cost is the only thing holding you back, please join anyway!)

To learn more, email Cherice Bock (cbock@georgefox.edu), ask to be added to our email list, and/or check out our Facebook page and website.