Make note of the process for paying invoices

September 7th, 2022

In order to process an invoice, the Accounts Pay team needs all of the below-mentioned information:

  • Vendor ID number
  • Vendor Name as appearing in PeopleSoft
  • PeopleSoft PO number
  • PeopleSoft receipt number
  • And finally, a copy of the invoice.

AP receives a multitude of emailed payment requests, and there is a high probability of those getting buried, especially in cases wherein any of the above information is missing in the email.

To comply with audit requirements, AP does not have access to the purchasing module, thus they are unable to themselves obtain PO &and receipt numbers from PeopleSoft.

In order to improve our current “Procure to Pay” process, and to help you to pay your invoices in a timely manner, we have released a Request for Payment form. This form replaces emailed and paper payment requests.

We are planning a formal training session in the coming months where we will share more information with you. In the meantime, feel free to email your questions to purchasing@georgefox.edu.

Thank you,
The Accounts Pay and Purchasing Teams

Join us on Zoom for suicide-prevention seminar Oct. 3-4

September 7th, 2022

Join us on Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 3-4, for the Interprofessional Primary Care Institute’s Strengthening Team™ Ethics & Legal Considerations Suicide Prevention two-day event.

Day 1: We will explore safety, security, risk and common ethical and legal concerns in healthcare practice, followed by applying these concepts to emerging roles in primary care (behavioral health clinicians and culturally responsive community health workers). We will share experiences of power differentials in high-quality primary care early adopters.

Day 2: Kent Corso, PsyD, will present “Proactive Reduction of Suicide in Populations via Evidence-Based Research.” After that, we will discuss suicide in healthcare workers, as well as a system-wide approach to suicide prevention in primary care sustained since 2011.

If you would like to register for the event, sign up here. Contact Tammy O’Doherty at todohert@georgefox.edu with any questions.

We want to know about your food allergies

September 7th, 2022

Do you have a food allergen? Please come talk to a chef in Canyon Commons! Bon Appétit takes your food allergies very seriously. We carefully train our staff on food allergy awareness issues, and we use a descriptive language menu to notify you of foods that use the nine major allergens.

We would love to work with you to ensure you get a delicious and safe meal every day!

Please talk to a chef in Canyon Commons or email Katie Anderson at katie.anderson@cafebonappetit.com for more info.

Please park in the Bauman lot for Serve Day

September 7th, 2022

Employees not transporting students to Serve Day sites are requested to park in specific lots on Wednesday, Sept. 14. Employees are welcome to park in the Bauman lot along Meridian, or even at Steve’s Auto lot along 99. This will give spaces for our service sites to park the buses and vans that they are using to pick up our students and employees.

If you have any questions, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwithers@georgefox.edu.

Info on meal options for employees

September 7th, 2022

Bon Appetit has a meal plan for employees, featuring 10 meals in Canyon Commons for $80. These can be used for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and they never expire.

To sign up, please email Kim Johnson at kjohnson@georgefox.edu and provide us with your name, ID number and best phone number to contact you. Kim will call between 2 and 4 p.m. to collect payment and activate the meals on your ID card.

You can also sign up for the GET Mobile food app and order online from the Bridge Cafe or Canyon Commons. The link to sign up can be found on our website.

We also accept credit and debit cards in the main dining hall if you want to join us for a single meal. It is dine-in only, but we offer all you care to eat.

Any questions can be directed to katie.anderson@cafebonappetit.com.

Love the outdoors? Sign up for Leave No Trace training course

September 7th, 2022

George Fox University Recreation is hosting a Leave No Trace trainer course on Oct. 1-2. It is open to the public and discounted for George Fox students and employees. This course is ideal for anyone who enjoys outdoor recreation, especially those that love to share the outdoors with other people!

Participants in the two-day course will learn Leave No Trace skills and ethics as well as techniques for educating others about these low-impact practices. Participants who successfully complete the course will receive certificates and become official instructors of Leave No Trace.

To register and for more information, go here.

Contact AJ Heil if you have any questions at aheil@georgefox.edu.

City of Newberg offers emergency alert system

September 6th, 2022

The city of Newberg has an emergency alert system that automatically alerts city residents about emergency situations via text, phone, and email. You can sign up for this free service here.

Questions? Contact Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090.

Join the fun of dancing, a pie-eating contest, bull riding and more Friday night

September 6th, 2022

The Fox Jamboree (formally “The Hoedown”) is at 6 p.m. this Friday, Sept. 9! Throw on your your favorite flannel and boots and dance under the lights. There will be a mechanical bull, blow-up axe throwing, a pie-eating contest and more.

To sign up for our games, including the pie-eating contest, please complete this form.

Check out the Activities Weekly email for more details.

Coming up:

  • Serve Day Celebration: Wednesday, Sept. 14, 1:30 p.m., the quad
  • Fox County Fair: Friday, Sept. 16, 6 p.m., the quad
  • Starlight Parade and Football Game: Saturday, Sept. 17, 5 p.m. at residence halls

Contact activities@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join the Bruin Brigade to help out at home football games

September 6th, 2022

Interested in a volunteer opportunity to serve our awesome Bruin football fans? Then Bruin Brigade is the place for you!

The Bruin Brigade is a team of volunteers who help at the ticket tent, gates, and direct traffic in the parking lots prior to every home game. The team arrives two hours before kickoff and are free to enjoy the rest of the game starting at halftime.

All volunteers will receive a meal prior to each game they volunteer, free entry into the second half of the game, and a T-shirt.

If this sounds like something you would like to help with, please email Mindy Mickelson in the athletics department at mmickelson@georgefox.edu with your first and last name, the games you can volunteer, your cell phone number, and your T-shirt size.

Please note: We are asking for a three-game commitment to receive a T-shirt. Volunteers working the gates will need to be willing to use their phone to scan in tickets through the HomeTown Gate app (free on app store). WiFi is available at the gates.

2022 Football Schedule:

  • Saturday, Sept. 17, vs. Chapman at 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, Oct. 1, vs. Pacific Lutheran at 4:30 p.m. (Homecoming & Hall of Fame)
  • Saturday, Oct. 15, vs. Puget Sound at 1:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, Oct. 29, vs. Linfield at 1:30 p.m. (Family Weekend)
  • Saturday, Nov. 5, vs. Lewis & Clark at 4:30 p.m.

Love working with kids? Volunteer for Foster Parents Night Out

September 6th, 2022

Do you love working with children? Do you feel called to give back to those in need? The Office of Spiritual Life invites you to volunteer and build relationships with children and families in foster care!

Foster Parents Night Out (FPNO) provides a monthly four-hour break for foster parents while trained volunteers care for their children in a safe and nurturing environment. As a volunteer, you will play with the kids, do crafts with them, supervise and care for them, prepare food, or do other jobs as needed.

The event is from 4 to 8 p.m., and volunteers are asked to be there from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. to help with set-up and clean-up. Chapel credit is available for each event!

If you are interested, please sign up using this Google Form. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email fpno.georgefox@gmail.com.

Apply to be a university ambassador

September 6th, 2022

Do you love George Fox and want to help visiting students decide if this is the place for them? Apply to be a University Ambassador.

University Ambassadors are made up of current George Fox students from a variety of majors, grade levels, and other campus involvements. As an ambassador, you will volunteer for two and a half hours each week, greeting and directing campus visitors, hosting visitors for lunch, leading occasional campus tours, and sharing about your George Fox experience alongside other ambassadors.

If you are looking for an opportunity to connect with other students and represent George Fox, apply here. Applications are due by Friday, Sept. 9, at 5 p.m.

If you have any questions, email Miranda Davidson at mdavidson@georgefox.edu.

Parking violation citations will be given out starting this week

September 6th, 2022

Campus Public Safety will be citing vehicles for parking violations and issuing fines starting this week. Citations are given for the following violations:

  • Unregistered vehicles
  • Parking in the wrong lot
  • Parking in a handicap space or fire lane

Please refer to the parking map if you are not sure where you are allowed to park. Parking citations can be appealed with the Office of Student Life within 10 days of the citation.

Please call Campus Public Safety at 503-554-2090 for more information.

Reminders about community safety

September 6th, 2022

We want to remind you that George Fox University is committed to providing a Christ-centered community that fosters safe living, learning and working settings for students, employees and visitors. A core value of this institution is to maintain a respectful environment for all individuals that is free of the following:

  • Sexual harassment
  • Sexual assault
  • Domestic violence
  • Dating violence
  • Stalking
  • Harassment and discrimination
  • Bias-related incidents and hate crimes

These behaviors and actions are contrary to the mission, values and lifestyle standards of our community. It is our firm belief that engaging in any aspect of these behaviors is unacceptable and will not be tolerated by members of the George Fox community. Should an incident of this nature occur, the person is strongly encouraged to report the incident to university personnel.

Please note that our confidential campus advocate is available on campus as well as a number of other on and off campus resources. More information and resources can be found here.

You are also encouraged to contact the Title IX Coordinator to make a report.

Katrina Johnson
katrinaj@georgefox.edu
503-554-2318
Office Location: Intercultural Resource Center

All invited to Comic Book Club’s first meeting of the semester this Friday

September 6th, 2022

Welcome back to another school year! The Comic Book Club is having our first get-together at 7 p.m. this Friday, Sept. 9, in Hoover 207. We will provide snacks and entertainment.

This week is our “Summer Recap.” We’ll be talking about what shows and movies were released over this summer and fun activities to look forward to this semester.

Comic Book Club is a good way to unwind from a busy week and get to know fellow students. Don’t know anything about comics? Don’t worry! Members vary in a variety of knowledge and commitment to different fandoms. We hope to see you there!

Contact Maggie Hartley at mhartley20@georgefox.edu with any questions.

Join our weekly Spanish Bible study

September 6th, 2022

Welcome back, Bruins! This semester, the Spanish department will be once again hosting a weekly Spanish Bible study in the Minthorn basement.

You are invited every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m., starting today. Come on over to worship Jesus and read the Bible in Spanish. This Bible study is eligible for chapel credit.

Feel free to send any questions to Professor Jiroo Kuroda at jkuroda@georgefox.edu.

Wellness Wednesdays: Disaster Preparedness

September 6th, 2022

Intentional living has been our focus this year, and we are resuming our safety topics this fall. September is National Preparedness Month, bringing awareness of being prepared for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time.

Are you ready? Disasters don’t care who you are or where you live. That is why everyone needs a plan of action. Now is the time to find out how to keep you and your family as safe as possible. Provided here is an idea for creating an effective emergency plan.

Join the Volleyball Club every Friday in Hadlock

September 6th, 2022

Come to the Hadlock Student Center every Friday to play some volleyball, meet new people, and have fun! We get together every Friday from 7:30 to 10 p.m. It’s open to both employees and students.

Follow @gfuvolleyballclub for more info!

Interested in doing research through Richter Scholars program? Connect with faculty mentor now

September 5th, 2022

Are you interested in doing research? The Richter Scholars Program at George Fox distributes funds to support student research activities that are devised, initiated and carried out by individual student researchers, with mentorship, guidance and expertise provided by a faculty mentor.

Students, if you are interested in doing research next summer, connect with a faculty mentor now so they can help you with your proposal. Before preparing a proposal, please read through the full proposal guidelines, eligibility requirements, and review criteria.

All submittals will be electronic. For more information, contact Vetta Berokoff at vberokof@georgefox.edu.

Be aware of construction going on near art studio, empty lot

September 5th, 2022

Be aware of construction work going on at the senior art studio this week. Machinery will be digging, making lots of dust and noise, and construction work will also be going on in the empty lot between Chapman House and Riley House.

Be on the lookout for dump trucks coming and going throughout the day. Please be aware of the activity going on in these areas, and be mindful when parking nearby.

Thank you,
Plant Services (plantservices@georgefox.edu)

Interested in applying for a university grant?

September 5th, 2022

Interested in applying for a George Fox University Grant? Simply use this Grant Registration Form to learn how many resources and people are available to assist in the process. The form is required for any university employee interaction funders and is necessary for letters of inquiry, fellowship grants, or grant proposals by faculty or staff at George Fox.

Start your form today! If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Sarah Tenney, director of development for government, corporate, and foundation relations in the advancement office, at stenney@georgefox.edu.