Accounts Payable Year-End Deadlines

Tuesday, April 25th, 2017

Fiscal Year End 2016-17 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 FY2016-17 requests must be received by Finance on or before Friday, July 7, 2017:

  • Check Requests
  • Invoices
  • Expense Reimbursement Requests
  • Petty Cash Logs for expenses through June 30, 2017 ONLY

2) All cash advance requests for FY2016-17 expenses must be received by Finance on or before Monday, June 12, 2017.

3) For departments that will not be on campus for the summer, please turn in all petty cash funds by Friday, May 12, 2017.

Please refer to this “Fiscal Year-End Deadlines & Procedures” page of the Finance Department website for additional details.

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

Thank you!
The Finance Team

Book your CPR/First Aid/AED/BLS training classes now

Tuesday, April 25th, 2017

Did you know that you can get your CPR/First Aid/AED/BLS training right here on campus? Mark Stone, our certified senior security training officer, can take up to eight people (minimum of four to hold the training) per class and can also customize the times to fit your schedule.

We recommend having one person (at a minimum) certified in each department, and the BLS training is required for nursing and doctor of physical therapy students. Please arrange for your training now to take place this summer.

Please contact Mark at 503-554-2090 or email him at mstone@georgefox.edu to set up your classes!

Summer mailbox information

Tuesday, April 25th, 2017

Will your mailbox be open during part or all summer? Only if you requested it to be open part or all summer. You could have done this by responding to summer address information emails.

If you need your mailbox to be open and you have not taken care of this, please email Jered McConaughey at jmcconaughey@georgefox.edu.

Important information on mailbox keys

Tuesday, April 25th, 2017

Following is important information regarding mailbox keys …

Returning students: Keep your mailbox key all summer. You will have the same box next fall.

Graduating or withdrawing students: Return your mailbox key by end of finals week to avoid a $15 non-returned key fine – charged to your student account.

Where do I return the mailbox key?

There are key return envelopes on the counters at all post offices. Fill out the envelope and seal the key inside the envelope. Drop the envelope into the Campus Mail slot. You can also bring the key to Mail Services (where you pick up packages).

Contact Jered McConaughey at jmcconaughey@georgefox.edu with any questions.

What happens to returned class papers?

Tuesday, April 25th, 2017

If you get class papers returned to your mailbox after you leave for the summer …

Returning students: Your class papers will stay in your campus box until you return in the fall.

Graduating seniors: Mail Services will hold your class papers for one month for you to pick them up. After that time, the papers will be shredded.

Class papers will be available for pick-up the second week of May.

Contact Jered McConaughey at jmcconaughey@georgefox.edu with any questions.

No student mail delivery after noon on Friday, April 28

Tuesday, April 25th, 2017

There will be no delivery of student mail or class papers after noon on Friday, April 28.

This allows time for Mail Services to convert mailboxes from spring semester to summertime use. Mail delivery to campus mailboxes that have been requested to remain open will begin on Monday, May 1. Forwarding of U.S. Mail for all other students will also begin next week.

Contact Jered McConaughey at jmcconaughey@georgefox.edu if you have any questions.

Apply now to work in theatre’s scene shop next year

Tuesday, April 25th, 2017

Do you have construction experience? Do you enjoy doing quality work using power tools? If so, you should consider applying to the theatre scene shop! We have positions available for next year. And working for theatre is truly the best job on campus!

If you’re interested, please contact Kacy Hughson in the theatre department at khughson@georgefox.edu. Then download and fill out an application from the HR student employment website and turn it in along with a cover letter and resume to Kathy Harris at kharris@georgefox.edu.

Enjoy comedy of improv show tonight in Wood-Mar

Monday, April 24th, 2017

Do you need a break from studying for finals? Are you in need of a good laugh or some stress relief? Do you enjoy watching your friends embarrass themselves?

Come join us for the annual Improv Comedy Show tomorrow night (Tuesday) at 7:30 p.m. in Wood-Mar Auditorium! The Improv Theater Workshop students will turn your audience suggestions into comedic scenes right before your eyes. You won’t want to miss it! The show is free to attend.

Baccalaureate service set for this Friday in Bauman Auditorium

Monday, April 24th, 2017

As you plan for graduation weekend, make sure to plan on attending Baccalaureate on Friday, April 28, at 7 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium.

Graduating seniors, families, friends and George Fox employees will gather for a time of reflection, worship and commissioning. Families are welcome and encouraged to attend; interpretive services in Spanish, Mandarin and ASL will be provided. Dress is business casual.

Questions? Contact spirituallife@georgefox.edu.

Theatre’s scene shop is hiring for next year

Monday, April 24th, 2017

Do you have construction experience? Do you enjoy doing quality work using power tools? If so, you should consider applying to the theatre scene shop! We have positions available for next year. And working for theatre is truly the best job on campus!

If you’re interested, please contact Kacy Hughson in the theatre department at khughson@georgefox.edu. Then download and fill out an application from the HR student employment website and turn it in along with a cover letter and resume to Kathy Harris at kharris@georgefox.edu.

See students do improv comedy tonight in Wood-Mar

Monday, April 24th, 2017

Are you in need of a good laugh or some stress relief? Come join us for the annual Improv Comedy Show tonight (Tuesday) at 7:30 p.m. in Wood-Mar Auditorium!

The Improv Theater Workshop students will turn your audience suggestions into comedic scenes right before your eyes. You won’t want to miss it! The show is free to attend.

Come say farewell to Merrill Johnson at May 4 retirement reception

Monday, April 24th, 2017

The George Fox community is invited to celebrate 37 years of dedicated service by Merrill Johnson, dean of libraries. Come wish him well in his retirement adventures on Thursday, May 4, between 2 and 3:30 p.m. in the Murdock Learning Resource Center on the Newberg campus.

Refreshments will be served, and there will be formal remarks around 2:15 p.m. Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Please contact Sue Richie (srichie@georegfox.edu or 503-554-2422) with any questions.

Spots still available in May Term’s ‘Life of Christ’ class

Monday, April 24th, 2017

Imagine spending three weeks exploring the life and teachings of Jesus with a uniquely small community of fellow learners! In this journey together we’ll ponder challenging theological questions over cups of tea; reflect through journaling; enjoy depictions of Jesus in art, poetry, and film; head off on a four-hour personal retreat to delve deep into the biblical Gospels; and find inspiration in Jesus’ parables while sampling Middle Eastern food!

This three-week class (BIBL 215: Life of Christ) meets during May Term (May 1-19), Monday through Friday, from 1 to 4 p.m.

For more information, contact Sierra S. Neiman, adjunct professor of Christian Studies (sneiman@georgefox.edu), or Paula Hampton (503-554-2650) in the Christian Studies office.

All invited to Pat Vandehey’s farewell reception Thursday

Monday, April 24th, 2017

After 14 years of service to the George Fox music department, Pat Vandehey will be leaving us at the end of the academic year. Come wish him well at a farewell reception this Thursday, April 27, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Stevens Center’s Duke Atrium.

Refreshments will be served, and both employees and students are welcome.

Chinese business students make thesis presentations tonight

Monday, April 24th, 2017

Professors Annette Nemetz and Jon Cooley invite the university community to the Chinese senior thesis presentations for George Fox’s 3+1+1 students. Join us tonight (Tuesday) from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. in Hoover 103. Food and beverages will be served.

These students have worked hard to present on various business topics that include:

  • Peer-to-Peer Internet Lending: A U.S. and China Comparison
  • Recommendations for the Chinese Basketball Association Based on the American NBA
  • Evaluating the Price Strategy of American Companies in China
  • Case Study of Artificial Intelligence: Intel’s Nervana vs Nvidia
  • Analysis of Intel’s Semiconductor Products in China
  • The Overseas Purchasing Process for Luxury Goods
  • Walmart’s Supply Chain Dynamics
  • GAAP Accounting Standard and Chinese Accounting Standards: A Comparison and Way Forward

The students, Annette, and I look forward to seeing you there.

– Jon Cooley (cooleyjusa@gmail.com)

Info on leaving cars on campus during Juniors Abroad

Monday, April 24th, 2017

Here is the policy for leaving cars on campus during Juniors Abroad and summer serve trips:

  1. If you can leave your car with a friend off campus that will look after and drive your vehicle, that is preferable, as the university is NOT responsible for any theft or damage to your vehicle while left unattended on campus.
  2. Your car must be left in the Le Shana parking lot and parked close to the building.
  3. All personal belongings must be taken out of the vehicle to avoid tempting a potential thief.
  4. Key MUST be left with Security Services before departure.
  5. Security has a form to be signed, and name and number of emergency contact is needed on the form in addition to your license plate number, make and model of vehicle.
  6. Upon return from the trip, call security at 503-554-2090 to arrange a time with the officer on duty to pick up your key if it is after office hours. Bring photo ID to claim your key.
  7. Any vehicle left on campus without the key being left with security is subject to tow due to Plant Services activity all around campus during the summer.
  8. Do not abandon your car on city streets, as the city of Newberg will tow it as an “abandoned vehicle” after 72 hours!
  9. Enjoy your time abroad!

Let us know if you have extra commencement tickets

Monday, April 24th, 2017

Have tickets for commencement that you don’t need and are willing to share? Please call Theresa Schierman at ext. 2296 or email her at tschierman@georgefox.edu.

Enjoy an evening of comedy at improv show tomorrow in Wood-Mar

Sunday, April 23rd, 2017

Do you need a break from studying for finals? Are you in need of a good laugh or some stress relief? Do you enjoy watching your friends embarrass themselves?

Come join us for the annual Improv Comedy Show tomorrow night (Tuesday) at 7:30 p.m. in Wood-Mar Auditorium! The Improv Theater Workshop students will turn your audience suggestions into comedic scenes right before your eyes. You won’t want to miss it! The show is free to attend.

Sell your textbooks, turn in rentals this week at Bruin Store

Sunday, April 23rd, 2017

Want cash for your textbooks? Sell them back to the Bruin Store this week (April 24-28) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Also, if you have rental check-ins remember the deadline is Friday, April 28, at 5 p.m.

Contact Michael Simmons (msimmons@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Please leave Stevens, Hoover lots open for Commitment Day guests today

Sunday, April 23rd, 2017

The undergraduate admissions office is welcoming our new athletic recruits to campus for Athletic Commitment Day today (Monday). Please be considerate of our guests by avoiding parking in our Hoover or Stevens Center parking lots.

Because of the various commencement activities beginning on campus, we have secured additional parking space at the Newberg Friends Church parking lot should street parking be full.

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