Interested in helping out at First Friday art walk?

Friday, April 28th, 2017

For students who will be in Newberg during the first week of summer break, there is a volunteering opportunity available on the first Friday in May.

Subterra, a local restaurant, will be hosting its “group soup” event in downtown Newberg, in which they give away free soup to anyone attending the First Friday art walk in an effort to make the event more accessible to those with limited resources.

Subterra needs anywhere from two to four George Fox students to help set up, serve soup, etc. The event will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 5.

If you are interested, please contact Zack Tewksbury at ztewksbury14@georgefox.edu.

Are you available to volunteer for Genesis?

Thursday, April 27th, 2017

The admissions office is looking for student volunteers to help us out at Genesis this summer! Volunteers will guide Genesis groups to all of their scheduled activities and help get them excited about starting at George Fox! Each Genesis is a one-day event that would last from approximately 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Genesis dates available for volunteering include:

  • May 11, May 12, May 13
  • June 14, June 15, June 16
  • July 7

If you are living on campus this summer or will be in the area, we would love to have you help with all, or as many as you can!

If you’re interested please email Kelly Hughton for more info (khughton@georgefox.edu).

Summer Fitness Center Hours

Thursday, April 27th, 2017

The Fitness Center will be closed for commencement on Saturday, May 29, and also on Sunday, April 30.

Summer hours begin Monday, May 1:

  • Monday-Fridays: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Saturdays: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Sundays: Closed

Please contact Cory Hand if you have any questions: chand@georgefox.edu.

Community Garden offers internships for students this summer

Thursday, April 27th, 2017

We are looking for several students to work as interns for the university’s Community Garden this summer. These internships will be based on projects related to your major or minor. In addition to joining us for gardening and a potluck once a week, these internships will take two to four fours per week May through August.

Interested applicants should send an email with a concise description of any relevant experience, why they are interested in the job, and summer availability to Cherice Bock (cbock@georgefox.edu) by Sunday, April 30.

Compost & Garden Health Intern: Collect compostable materials from local businesses and individuals and maintain a compost pile (hot compost). Monitor the compost, as well as attending to the health of other aspects of the garden, researching and implementing organic mitigation strategies (pests, disease, soil health, or other areas of interest/expertise). Biology or other science major preferred.

Food Access & Community Connection: Coordinate the harvest and distribution of extra produce, connecting the food with Newberg residents who need food. Build connections with local individuals and organizations dealing with food security/food sovereignty and create and implement strategies for getting people connected with learning how to grow their own food with us. Social sciences or Christian ministries major preferred.

Garden Structures: If you have experience and enjoy engineering and building things, we have several structural projects on our list for this year, from researching, creating/purchasing, and implementing structures for plants to working with the compost intern to structure a compost area. Engineering major or someone with a strong construction background preferred.

Documentation: This one could go a few different directions (all of these would have the possibility of developing your social media skills if you’re interested in sharing about our work on our social media sites) …

  • A science major could document the scientific processes occurring in the garden (planting dates, various treatments, harvest dates and amounts, and so forth).
  • A writing/literature major could document our work in a narrative style, sharing about our garden on our blog.
  • An art major could use photography and other artistic mediums to document our work.

Simeon Brown performs senior violin recital this afternoon

Thursday, April 27th, 2017

Join us for Simeon Brown’s final undergraduate violin recital before he heads off to the University of Oregon to get a master’s degree in violin performance. He will perform at 4 p.m. today (Friday) at North Valley Friends Church, 4020 N. College St.

Simeon is an incredible violinist and has contributed so much to George Fox University and the Newberg community. Let’s show him how much we appreciate his hard work and generosity.

Contact Rebekah Hanson with any questions (rhanson@georgefox.edu).

Volunteers needed to help serve soup at First Friday on May 5

Thursday, April 27th, 2017

For students who will be in Newberg during the first week of summer break, there is a volunteering opportunity available on the first Friday in May.

Subterra, a local restaurant, will be hosting its “group soup” event in downtown Newberg, in which they give away free soup to anyone attending the First Friday art walk in an effort to make the event more accessible to those with limited resources.

Subterra needs anywhere from two to four George Fox students to help set up, serve soup, etc. The event will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 5.

If you are interested, please contact Zack Tewksbury at ztewksbury14@georgefox.edu.

Let the IDEA Center know what your plans are for the summer

Wednesday, April 26th, 2017

Summer is just around the corner! Many of you have exciting things planned in the coming months, and the IDEA Center wants to know about them. Please fill out this three-minute survey to tell us what your job and internship plans are for the summer of 2017!

Summer Plans Survey

Thanks!
– The IDEA Center Team

Bon Appetit releases Friday and Saturday hours in Canyon Commons

Wednesday, April 26th, 2017

Our hours of service will change slightly as we finish up the school year …

  • On Friday, April 28, dinner will be from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
  • On Saturday, April 29, breakfast will be from 9 to 10 a.m., and lunch (last board meal of the school year) from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Bon Appetit posts summer hours

Wednesday, April 26th, 2017

The Bruin Den, Bruin Bites and Bridge Café will all be closing at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 28. The Bruin Den will reopen on Tuesday, May 2, with our summer hours of 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Bruin Bites and Bridge Café will be closed for the summer.

Thanks for your patronage and support this past year, and congratulations to all who are graduating this weekend!

Come wish Craig Taylor well at farewell reception May 21

Wednesday, April 26th, 2017

Join us to celebrate Craig Taylor as he retires after 43 years of leadership and service to George Fox University.

This open-house reception will be held in Canyon Commons on Sunday, May 21, at 2 p.m.

There will be cards available at the reception if you would like to write him a note. If you would prefer to send a greeting card or photos of Craig, please email them to Patty Findley or mail them to 414 N. Meridian St. #6149 Newberg, OR 97132.

Swing by Stevens Center today for Pat Vandehey’s farewell reception

Wednesday, April 26th, 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 today (Thursday) from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Stevens Center’s Duke Atrium.

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

Phase II returns as semester comes to a close

Tuesday, April 25th, 2017

At the end of every school year many students have good reusable items that they do not want to take home over the summer, including 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 the resources, Phase II was initiated. We are happy to receive reusable items that students do not want to take home starting on April 22 and going through May 2 at 4 p.m.

The items gathered are sorted and made available to summer students and staff, with the remainder of the items being given to different organizations in the local area, such as Rescue Mission, Unwed Mothers Homes, Love Inc., and Goodwill.

Barrels will be placed in or near central living areas …

  • On the porches or patios of Weesner, Riley, Chapman, Hoskins, Armstrong, Campbell, Fulton St., Villa Rd., Gail, Kershner, Barclay and Wilder houses
  • In the dorm lobbies of Edwards, Pennington, Gulley, Le Shana, Brandt, Hobson, Macy and Sutton
  • Outside of the first floor of Beebe, Carey and Willcuts
  • Near Woolman 2-3, Winters 201-2 and Newlin apartments
  • In Lewis and Weesner Village laundry rooms

Please look for and use these barrels as you prepare to leave at the end of school.

  • Please do not place trash in the barrels labeled “Phase II.”
  • Please do not donate undergarments, socks, damaged or soiled items
  • Do not donate large appliances or furniture such as couches, arm chairs and beds
  • Do not place food or chemicals in the barrels. Place these items in a box or bag next to the barrels.

There are large drop boxes for your trash located strategically on campus. By law, computers, monitors and TVs cannot go into the trash. They can be place beside the barrels. Please note if it is broken.

Questions? Contact Dwayne Astleford (dastlefo@georgefox.edu).

Thank you,
Phase II Committee

Community Garden offers internships for students this summer

Tuesday, April 25th, 2017

We are looking for several students to work as interns for the university’s Community Garden this summer. These internships will be based on projects related to your major or minor. In addition to joining us for gardening and a potluck once a week, these internships will take two to four fours per week May through August.

Interested applicants should send an email with a concise description of any relevant experience, why they are interested in the job, and summer availability to Cherice Bock (cbock@georgefox.edu) by Sunday, April 30.

Compost & Garden Health Intern: Collect compostable materials from local businesses and individuals and maintain a compost pile (hot compost). Monitor the compost, as well as attending to the health of other aspects of the garden, researching and implementing organic mitigation strategies (pests, disease, soil health, or other areas of interest/expertise). Biology or other science major preferred.

Food Access & Community Connection: Coordinate the harvest and distribution of extra produce, connecting the food with Newberg residents who need food. Build connections with local individuals and organizations dealing with food security/food sovereignty and create and implement strategies for getting people connected with learning how to grow their own food with us. Social sciences or Christian ministries major preferred.

Garden Structures: If you have experience and enjoy engineering and building things, we have several structural projects on our list for this year, from researching, creating/purchasing, and implementing structures for plants to working with the compost intern to structure a compost area. Engineering major or someone with a strong construction background preferred.

Documentation: This one could go a few different directions (all of these would have the possibility of developing your social media skills if you’re interested in sharing about our work on our social media sites) …

  • A science major could document the scientific processes occurring in the garden (planting dates, various treatments, harvest dates and amounts, and so forth).
  • An English major could document our work in a narrative style, sharing about our garden on our blog.
  • An art major could use photography and other artistic mediums to document our work.

Come support Simeon Brown at violin recital Friday afternoon

Tuesday, April 25th, 2017

Join us for Simeon Brown’s final undergraduate violin recital before he heads off to the University of Oregon to get a master’s degree in violin performance. He will perform at 4 p.m. on Friday, April 28, at North Valley Friends Church, 4020 N. College St.

Simeon is an incredible violinist and has contributed so much to George Fox University and the Newberg community. Let’s show him how much we appreciate his hard work and generosity.

Contact Rebekah Hanson with any questions (rhanson@georgefox.edu).

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.