The IDEA Center wants your input today!

Wednesday, May 18th, 2016

Are you interested in having a fantastic career in the future? We want to help you get there, so please take a few minutes today to complete this survey.

Free tickets available to hear ‘TIME’ columnist speak in Portland

Tuesday, May 17th, 2016

International studies has a limited number of free tickets to hear TIME magazine columnist and author Rana Foroohar speak at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall on Thursday, May 19, at 7 p.m.

Foroohar is author of the book Makers and Takers: The Rise of Finance and the Fall of American Business. Her TIME column “The Curious Capitalist” covers global economic and political issues. The event is part of an international speaker series hosted by the World Affairs Council of Oregon.

Please email Gina Miller (gmiller@georgefox.edu) if you are interested in a ticket. Visit this link for more information about the speaker.

Bon Appetit conducts food preference survey

Tuesday, May 17th, 2016

Are you a …

  • Vegetarian
  • Flexitarian
  • “Who-cares-itarian”

We want to know! Take Bon Appetit’s three-minute national survey about food preferences for a chance to win $50. Go to this link.

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

Monday, May 16th, 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.

FoxTALE maintenance scheduled for tomorrow morning

Monday, May 16th, 2016

FoxTALE will be unavailable from 6 to 8 a.m. (Pacific Time) on Wednesday, May 18, for scheduled maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Questions? Email servicedesk@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2569.

Today is deadline for Oregon primary election ballots

Monday, May 16th, 2016

Mail Services is an unofficial drop site for all Oregon ballots. Arrangements have been made with the Yamhill County Elections Office for us to offer this service. We accept any Oregon ballot (any county), and there is no postage necessary.

The deadline for this drop-off site is 4:30 p.m. today (Tuesday). Any out-of-state ballots must be mailed with postage.

Thanks,
University Mail Services

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.