Join in on Craig Taylor’s farewell reception this Sunday

Tuesday, May 16th, 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 (pfindley@georgefox.edu) or mail them to 414 N. Meridian St. #6149 Newberg, OR 97132.

Accounts Payable Year-End Deadlines

Monday, May 8th, 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. For departments that will not be on campus for the summer, please turn in all petty cash funds by Friday, May 12, 2017.
  2. All cash advance requests for FY2016-17 expenses must be received by Finance on or before Monday, June 12, 2017.
  3. 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

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

All invited to Craig Taylor’s farewell reception on May 21

Sunday, May 7th, 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.

Come to MLRC today for Merrill Johnson’s farewell reception

Wednesday, May 3rd, 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 today (Thursday) 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.

Don’t forget to say farewell to Merrill Johnson at reception Thursday

Sunday, April 30th, 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.

Bruin Store open today for commencement

Friday, April 28th, 2017

It’s time for graduation gifts! The Bruin Store will be open from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. today (Saturday) for commencement!

Come get that hoodie, T-shirt or diploma frame you’ve had your eye on!

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.

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!

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.

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.

Don’t forget to swing by Dirk Barram’s retirement reception today

Thursday, April 20th, 2017

Dirk Barram is retiring after 31 years of outstanding service at George Fox University. Please join us today (Friday) between 3:30 and 5 p.m. in the lobby of the Hoover Academic Building for a reception to thank Dirk and to wish him well in retirement.

R.S.V.P. to Kelly Borror (kborror@georgefox.edu) if you plan to attend.

Don’t forget Textbook Buyback and Rental Check-in next week

Thursday, April 20th, 2017

Want cash for your textbooks? Sell them back to the Bruin Store next 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.

All invited to Merrill Johnson’s retirement reception May 4

Wednesday, April 19th, 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.

Textbook Buyback and Rental Check-in is next week at Bruin Store

Wednesday, April 19th, 2017

Want cash for your textbooks? Sell them back to the Bruin Store next 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.

Campus community invited to Dirk Barram’s retirement reception Friday

Tuesday, April 18th, 2017

Dirk Barram is retiring after 31 years of outstanding service at George Fox University. Please join us this Friday, April 21, between 3:30 and 5 p.m. in the lobby of the Hoover Academic Building for a reception to thank Dirk and to wish him well in retirement.

R.S.V.P. to Kelly Borror (kborror@georgefox.edu) if you plan to attend.

Security Services seeks feedback with survey

Monday, April 17th, 2017

Please help Security Services provide you the best services. Please take a few minutes to take this short survey so we can continue to meet the needs of the George Fox community.

Security Services Survey

Thank you for your help.

– Ed Gierok (egierok@georgefox.edu)

Come wish Dirk Barram well at retirement reception Friday

Sunday, April 16th, 2017

Dirk Barram is retiring after 31 years of outstanding service at George Fox University. Please join us this Friday, April 21, between 3:30 and 5 p.m. in the lobby of the Hoover Academic Building for a reception to thank Dirk and to wish him well in retirement.

R.S.V.P. to Kelly Borror (kborror@georgefox.edu) if you plan to attend.

Interested in being a counselor? Come to info meeting tomorrow night

Sunday, April 16th, 2017

The Graduate School of Counseling is hosting its last group info meeting before the May 1 application deadline for fall semester. We’ll be talking about the following programs:

  • EdS, School Psychology
  • MA, School Counseling
  • MA, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  • MA, Marriage, Couple & Family Counseling
  • Northwest Center for Play Therapy Studies
  • Trauma Response Institute

If you’re considering applying or want to learn more about these professions, then please join the meeting at 6 p.m. tomorrow night (Tuesday) at the Portland Center. View details and R.S.V.P. online here.

If you have questions or would prefer an individual appointment, contact Joel Moore at 503-554-6166 or jmoore@georgefox.edu.

Interested in being a counselor? Come to info meeting Tuesday

Friday, April 14th, 2017

The Graduate School of Counseling is hosting its last group info meeting before the May 1 application deadline for fall semester. We’ll be talking about the following programs:

  • EdS, School Psychology
  • MA, School Counseling
  • MA, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  • MA, Marriage, Couple & Family Counseling
  • Northwest Center for Play Therapy Studies
  • Trauma Response Institute

If you’re considering applying or want to learn more about these professions, then please join the meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18, at the Portland Center. View details and R.S.V.P. online here.

If you have questions or would prefer an individual appointment, contact Joel Moore at 503-554-6166 or jmoore@georgefox.edu.