Lead a Life Group this fall

Wednesday, July 8th, 2015

We are looking for employees to lead eight-week-long Life Groups for undergraduate students this fall. Groups are designed to foster spiritual growth of students and meet weekly at the time of your choosing.

Sign up by Friday, Aug. 14. For more details, go to this page.

Internal-only position announcement

Tuesday, July 7th, 2015

The George Fox athletic department is currently seeking a director of game management who will also be an assistant coach of a spring sport. 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 by clicking the “Transfer Request” link on this page.

Show courtesy to Genesis guests when parking Friday

Tuesday, July 7th, 2015

Please help us welcome our incoming class of students at Genesis this Friday, July 10, by showing courtesy and parking somewhere other than the Hoover or Stevens parking lots.

Notice to petty cash handlers

Tuesday, July 7th, 2015

Please submit your June petty cash reimbursement requests to the financial affairs office no later than Thursday, July 9. To ensure a smooth year-end, please keep July’s expenses separate from June’s by submitting each month’s receipts separate from one another on two reports.

If you have any questions, please call Kim Forbes at ext. 2173.

Mark Ocker’s retirement party set for Aug. 14 at Portland Center

Tuesday, July 7th, 2015

In hopes of including everyone, we have changed Mark Ocker’s retirement gathering to a reception at the Portland Center from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 14. Mark has touched the lives of many people in the George Fox community over the years, and we look forward to an evening of celebration. There is no cost to attend, and all are invited.

For more information, contact Ashley O’Doherty at 503-554-6180 or aodoherty@georgefox.edu.

Parking is restricted around SUB/MLRC/Sheridan Street this week

Monday, July 6th, 2015

Due to construction of the new bridge, parking will be restricted in certain areas on Tuesday, July 7, and Wednesday, July 8. If you normally park in the Essential Services spaces by the southwest corner and south edge of the tennis courts, or the MLRC/bookstore reserved spots, they will be roped off those two days, as the large trucks need room to maneuver. Also, those who park on Sheridan Street will need to park in the Pennington or Stevens lots on those two days.

Thank you for your cooperation and flexibility in this busy summer of construction!

Bon Appetit posts menus for this week

Monday, July 6th, 2015

Both the Bruin Den and Villa Café are serving up some terrific lunch specials this week. Check out our website, georgefox.cafebonappetit.com, and then come on over for lunch!

Accounts payable year-end deadlines

Monday, July 6th, 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:

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

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

Thank you!
– The Finance Team

Who’s on campus this week

Monday, July 6th, 2015

George Fox coaches John Bates and Ken Ingram are hosting a Gridiron Football Camp, and an NBC Basketball Camp is back on campus this week. NBC camps emphasize extensive skill development, intensity, enthusiasm, leadership and teamwork. Many athletes who have attended NBC camps go on to play at the college level and beyond.

Special Olympics of Oregon will be hosting its bocce tournament at the Austin Turf Field on July 11-12. And the third annual Mayor’s Bocce Ball Tournament kicks it off on Friday, July 10, starting at noon.

Parking is restricted around SUB/MLRC/Sheridan Street this week

Sunday, July 5th, 2015

Due to construction of the new bridge, parking will be restricted in certain areas on Tuesday, July 7, and Wednesday, July 8. If you normally park in the Essential Services spaces by the southwest corner and south edge of the tennis courts, or the MLRC/bookstore reserved spots, they will be roped off those two days, as the large trucks need room to maneuver. Also, those who park on Sheridan Street will need to park in the Pennington or Stevens lots on those two days.

Thank you for your cooperation and flexibility in this busy summer of construction!

Time sheet due date reminder

Sunday, July 5th, 2015

All staff time sheets and admin time-off reports for June will need to be turned in to Human Resources by the end of the day today (Monday, July 6) to close the fiscal year.

Thank you,
– Human Resources

Sign up to be part of football’s Bruin Brigade this fall

Sunday, July 5th, 2015

When the Bruins play at home, you can count on a packed stadium. It takes a village to make our football games the success that they are, and we’d love to have you join our team of incredible volunteers, the Bruin Brigade. All volunteers will receive lunch at each game they volunteer, free entry into the game and a T-shirt.

If you’re interested in joining the Bruin Brigade as a ticket seller or at the information table, send an email to Sarah Reid (sreid@georgefox.edu) and she’ll get you connected.

Fitness Center closed for July 4 holiday weekend

Thursday, July 2nd, 2015

The Fitness Center will be closed July 3, 4 and 5, as campus is closed for the holiday.

Nine staff and administrator positions currently open

Wednesday, July 1st, 2015

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

  • Administrative Assistant and Serve Day Coordinator, Spiritual and Intercultural Life
  • Director of Human Resources
  • Career and Academic Planning Coach, IDEA Center
  • Financial Aid and Communications Specialist
  • Inquiry and Application Coordinator, Portland Center (temporary position)
  • Business Communications Manager
  • College of Business Administrative, Analytics, and Project Manager
  • Enrollment Specialist
  • Director of Gift Development

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.

Don’t forget to join us for apple pie à la mode today at 3 p.m.

Wednesday, July 1st, 2015

In recognition of our Independence Day holiday, HR will serve up the all-American dessert – apple pie à la mode – at 3 p.m. today (Thursday) in the shade near Minthorn.

We will also be treated to a brief reflection by Mark David Hall, Herbert Hoover Distinguished Professor of Politics, and we will join together in singing a patriotic hymn or two.

Summer student employees are included in this invitation.

Mailing envelope price changes

Tuesday, June 30th, 2015

The new fiscal year is here and so are the new prices for mailing envelopes. Please take note of the new prices as you come into Mail Services. All of the new prices and envelope pieces are on display in the entry of the hallway and are clearly visible.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Silver at 503-554-2551 or rsilver@georgefox.edu.

Thank you!

Join in on annual Red, White and Blue Jeans Day tomorrow

Tuesday, June 30th, 2015

HR invites you to participate in our 10th annual Red, White and Blue Jeans Day! In recognition of our Independence Day holiday on Saturday (and observed as a university holiday on Friday, July 3), you are invited to wear casual attire in patriotic colors tomorrow (Thursday).

At 3 p.m. in the shade near Minthorn, the HR staff will serve up the all-American dessert – apple pie a la mode. In addition to this refreshment and a chance to visit with coworkers, in honor of the 10th anniversary of this event, we will be treated to a brief reflection by Mark David Hall, Herbert Hoover Distinguished Professor of Politics, and will join together in singing a patriotic hymn or two.

Summer student employees are most definitely invited to join us. Portland employees will enjoy an Independence Day celebration on Wednesday, July 1.

Please remove items from shower room in women’s locker room

Tuesday, June 30th, 2015

All items in the coach’s shower room located off the Wheeler women’s locker room need to be removed by the end of day on Thursday, July 2. The lockers in this room will be repainted on Monday, July 6.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Bon Appetit serving up all-American barbecue for lunch today

Tuesday, June 30th, 2015

We are grilling up hamburgers, garden burgers and chicken burgers today (Wednesday), and serving them with tossed green salad, summer stone fruit salad, chips, mini hand pies and a beverage for $6.75. Come on over to the quad for lunch! Hours are 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Bruin Den and Villa Café closed Friday

Tuesday, June 30th, 2015

The Bruin Den and Villa Café will be closed this Friday, July 3, in observance of the July 4 holiday. Have a safe, happy holiday, and we will see you on Monday when we resume our summer hours of operation (8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Bruin Den and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the Villa Café).