Join us tomorrow to make hanging baskets

Sunday, May 15th, 2016

Learn to make those gorgeous hanging baskets that grace our quad area. You will learn this valuable lesson on how these beauties are assembled and help us in the process.

Join us tomorrow (Tuesday) starting at 9 a.m. The session will last approximately four hours. You are welcome to join in the class at any time.

We’ll meet in the Plant Services Building at 1101 Villa Road. Please contact the plant services office at 503-554-2010 for more information.

Groovy Bruin hours are changing slightly

Sunday, May 15th, 2016

The hours of operation for our Groovy Bruin food cart will be changing slightly. Effective today (Monday, May 16), we will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Staff: Apply now for Professional Development Funds

Sunday, May 15th, 2016

Staff: There are still funds left in the Professional Development Fund! If you have attended a job-related seminar or training since July 1, 2015, or have one scheduled before June 30, please go to the Staff Development Committee website to download the application.

Please include a copy of your proof of payment for your training and the complete Chart of Accounts numbers for your department. Funds are dispersed on a first-come, first-served basis until the funds run out, so don’t delay! Only one training per person per fiscal year should be submitted for potential reimbursement.

Submit all applications to Nadine Kincaid at Box 6095.

President Baker shares about ‘Celtic Christianity’ in blog

Thursday, May 12th, 2016

President Robin Baker, currently on a Juniors Abroad trip to Ireland and England, has posted a second blog about the experience, titled “Celtic Christianity.” You can read it here.

Please complete Serve Day 2016 all-employee survey

Thursday, May 12th, 2016

Our team is planning for Serve Day 2016! Please help us by completing this survey to communicate site preferences, physical limitations and involvement capacity. (It shouldn’t take any more than three minutes.) If you’re planning to be away for the summer, please complete the form before you leave. It’s essential for our planning!

Please note: The survey is required for all Newberg employees

See you Sept. 14, 2016, for another great Serve Day!

Join us for Community Garden meeting tomorrow

Thursday, May 12th, 2016

All are invited to participate in the university’s Community Garden. We’re going to meet for an information and work day this Saturday, May 14, from 1 to 3 p.m. We’ll talk about when we want to meet regularly throughout the summer and what we want to plant this year. We’ll plant some things and continue working to build up beds and get the garden space ready to go.

If you want to participate in the garden but can’t come on Saturday, contact Cherice Bock (cbock@georgefox.edu) to be put on the email list and learn about future gatherings.

We meet weekly throughout the summer, usually on a weekday evening, including a potluck meal.

The cost is $10 per student and $15 per adult (children free) for those who can contribute. This covers seeds and seedlings.

You’re welcome to come to this meeting and check it out, without making a commitment to joining for the whole summer. The garden is located in the field on the corner of Villa and Crestview streets.

Be courteous of Genesis guests when parking

Thursday, May 12th, 2016

The undergraduate admissions office is welcoming the incoming freshman class to Genesis, our registration orientation event. Please be courteous to guests by avoiding parking in the Stevens and Hoover parking lots today (Friday) and tomorrow.

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

Please complete Serve Day 2016 all-employee survey

Wednesday, May 11th, 2016

Our team is planning for Serve Day 2016! Please help us by completing this survey to communicate site preferences, physical limitations and involvement capacity. (It shouldn’t take any more than three minutes.) If you’re planning to be away for the summer, please complete the form before you leave. It’s essential for our planning!

Please note: The survey is required for all Newberg employees.

See you Sept. 14, 2016, for another great Serve Day!

Ten staff and administrator positions currently open

Wednesday, May 11th, 2016

Ten 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
  • 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.

Avoid parking in Hoover, Stevens lots today through Saturday

Wednesday, May 11th, 2016

The undergraduate admissions office is welcoming 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 today (Thursday) through Saturday.

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

Join your colleagues at ice cream social this afternoon

Tuesday, May 10th, 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. today (Wednesday).

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

First Community Garden gathering of summer is Saturday

Tuesday, May 10th, 2016

All are invited to participate in the university’s Community Garden. We’re going to meet for an information and work day this Saturday, May 14, from 1 to 3 p.m. We’ll talk about when we want to meet regularly throughout the summer and what we want to plant this year. We’ll plant some things and continue working to build up beds and get the garden space ready to go.

If you want to participate in the garden but can’t come on Saturday, contact Cherice Bock (cbock@georgefox.edu) to be put on the email list and learn about future gatherings.

We meet weekly throughout the summer, usually on a weekday evening, including a potluck meal.

The cost is $10 per student and $15 per adult (children free) for those who can contribute. This covers seeds and seedlings.

You’re welcome to come to this meeting and check it out, without making a commitment to joining for the whole summer. The garden is located in the field on the corner of Villa and Crestview streets.

Reminder: Genesis guests visit campus this week

Tuesday, May 10th, 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.

Learn how to make hanging baskets at May 17 session

Monday, May 9th, 2016

Learn to make those gorgeous hanging baskets that grace our quad area. You will learn this valuable lesson on how these beauties are assembled and help us in the process.

Join us Tuesday, May 17, starting at 9 a.m. The session will last approximately four hours. You are welcome to join in the class at any time.

We’ll meet in the Plant Services Building at 1101 Villa Road. Please contact the plant services office at 503-554-2010 for more information.

President Baker posts blog about first stop on Juniors Abroad trip: Ireland

Monday, May 9th, 2016

President Robin Baker is currently on a Juniors Abroad trip to Ireland and England, teaming with Professor Mark Weinert to lead 19 students. To read about their first stop, Ireland, check out Robin’s blog here.

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!