Several textbooks are rent-eligible this summer

Sunday, May 28th, 2017

Taking a summer course? We have your textbooks, and the best part is many of them are rent eligible. This means you can write and highlight in the book as though it were your own but for a fraction of the price. Just check-in your textbook by Aug. 25!

Shop in the Bruin Store or go to georgefoxshop.com and get your summer textbooks fast. Ship them to your home or business or choose in-store pick-up to save on shipping!

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

Taking a summer course? Check out Bruin Store’s textbooks

Saturday, May 27th, 2017

Taking a summer course? We have your textbooks, and the best part is many of them are rent eligible. This means you can write and highlight in the book as though it were your own but for a fraction of the price. Just check-in your textbook by Aug. 25!

Shop in the Bruin Store or go to georgefoxshop.com and get your summer textbooks fast. Ship them to your home or business or choose in-store pick-up to save on shipping!

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

Bruin Store offers many rent-eligible books this summer

Friday, May 26th, 2017

Taking a summer course? We have your textbooks, and the best part is many of them are rent eligible. This means you can write and highlight in the book as though it were your own but for a fraction of the price. Just check-in your textbook by Aug. 25!

Shop in the Bruin Store or go to georgefoxshop.com and get your summer textbooks fast. Ship them to your home or business or choose in-store pick-up to save on shipping!

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

University closes this Monday to observe Memorial Day

Wednesday, May 24th, 2017

All university offices in Newberg and at regional sites will be closed on Monday, May 29, to observe the Memorial Day holiday. Libraries in Newberg and the Portland Center also will be closed.

Don’t delay: Sign up now for summer 2017 online courses

Wednesday, May 24th, 2017

Attention undergraduate students! George Fox offers a series of full-credit General Education courses through our summer online program. Tuition is 50 percent off, and all courses are taught by George Fox faculty in their respective fields (see this link for a simple video introduction to the online courses as a whole).

The summer online term runs for eight weeks, from June 5 to July 30. If you still want to sign up for a course, this is the time to do so! The enrollments are capped at 20, and some sections are nearly full. The term starts in less than two weeks.

See the list of options on this webpage (select “Summer 2017, Traditional Undergrad,” and choose “Subject”; only the courses marked “ONL” are for the summer online term).

If you have questions, contact the registrar’s office at 554-554-2218 or the director of the summer online program, Brian Doak, at bdoak@georgefox.edu.

FoxTALE maintenance scheduled on May 31

Wednesday, May 24th, 2017

FoxTALE will be unavailable from 6 to 8 a.m. (Pacific Time) on Wednesday, May 31, for scheduled maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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

– Your Educational Technology Team

Summer online courses are filling up fast; now is the time to sign up

Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017

Attention undergraduate students! George Fox offers a series of full-credit General Education courses through our summer online program. Tuition is 50 percent off, and all courses are taught by George Fox faculty in their respective fields (see this link for a simple video introduction to the online courses as a whole).

The summer online term runs for eight weeks, from June 5 to July 30. If you still want to sign up for a course, this is the time to do so! The enrollments are capped at 20, and some sections are nearly full. The term starts in less than two weeks.

See the list of options on this webpage (select “Summer 2017, Traditional Undergrad,” and choose “Subject”; only the courses marked “ONL” are for the summer online term).

If you have questions, contact the registrar’s office at 554-554-2218 or the director of the summer online program, Brian Doak, at bdoak@georgefox.edu.

Please take note of Accounts Payable year-end deadlines

Tuesday, May 23rd, 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. All cash advance requests for FY2016-17 expenses must be received by Finance on or before Monday, June 12, 2017.
  2. 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

Now is the time to sign up for summer 2017 online courses

Monday, May 22nd, 2017

Attention undergraduate students! George Fox offers a series of full-credit General Education courses through our summer online program. Tuition is 50 percent off, and all courses are taught by George Fox faculty in their respective fields (see this link for a simple video introduction to the online courses as a whole).

The summer online term runs for eight weeks, from June 5 to July 30. If you still want to sign up for a course, this is the time to do so! The enrollments are capped at 20, and some sections are nearly full. The term starts in less than two weeks.

See the list of options on this webpage (select “Summer 2017, Traditional Undergrad,” and choose “Subject”; only the courses marked “ONL” are for the summer online term).

If you have questions, contact the registrar’s office at 554-554-2218 or the director of the summer online program, Brian Doak, at bdoak@georgefox.edu.

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.