September-October 2005

A Note from President Brandt: George Fox Responds to Hurricane Katrina
The events of the past week seem far away when the weather in Oregon is sunny and warm. What we know comes by way of the various news media with pictures that seem impossible. We are a nation that prides itself in responding quickly to human need, whether in our country or elsewhere. This week we seem not to have done very well. The university responds both individually and collectively. Many individuals will give to various relief agencies, but we must also respond as an institution. An excerpt from a message sent Sept. 6 to all George Fox University community members by David Brandt, university president.
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Full House
A record incoming undergraduate class of 581 – 457 of whom are first-time freshmen – has spurred George Fox to a 19th consecutive year of growth. The university broke the 3,100 barrier this fall, enrolling 1,856 undergraduates, 1,063 in its graduate programs, and 249 seminary students for a total student population of 3,168 as of Sept. 9, the last day of add/drop. Traditional undergraduate enrollment is up 5.3 percent over 2004. Last year, enrollment topped 3,000 students for the first time (3,034), thanks in part to a record incoming undergraduate class of 527.

Under Construction
Pardon our dust ... George Fox is currently working on three construction projects to make our growing Newberg campus even better for students to live and study. More information, including updates and photos for the three building projects.

George Fox Selects Sarah Baldwin as Campus Pastor
The university has found “the ideal candidate” to take on the responsibilities and challenges of being campus pastor, according to Brad Lau, vice president of student life. George Fox has hired Sarah Thomas Baldwin, adjunct professor of Christian ministries at Asbury College in Wilmore, Ky., and director of campus and guest relations at Asbury Theological Seminary. Baldwin began her assignment at George Fox Aug. 1. She succeeds Gregg Lamm, the university’s campus pastor for the past 14 years. More...

Selah 2005
The second annual Selah conference for women will be at George Fox University on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2005. Inspiring Christian women will share from their personal and professional lives ways to reflect on the roads we’ve traveled and how to anticipate the road ahead. Learn how to pack for life … mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Experience God’s freedom for the journey: Come away for a day of Selah! To visit the website and register online, go to: georgefox.edu/selah

Church Visionaries McLaren, Sweet, and Hunter Teach George Fox Seminary Courses
The hiring of three nationally known church leaders will give George Fox Evangelical Seminary students access to teachers on the front lines of the emerging church movement and the Christian church’s move from modernity to postmodernism. More...

Alumni are invited to “a Generous Orthodoxy Conference” co-sponsored by George Fox Evangelical Seminary, Oct. 7-8, in Washington D.C. and Nov. 4-5, in Seattle, Wash. Speakers include Brian McLaren, “one of Americas 25 most influential Evangelicals.” according to Time Magazine; Jim Wallis (East), author of best-selling book God's Politics and founder of Sojourners; and Deborah Loyd (West), church planter, artist, sage and pastor of “The Bridge” in Portland, Ore. For more information visit the conference Web site.

George Fox Alumni Board Welcomes New Members
The Alumni Board of Directors is excited to welcome the following new members: Sam Baker (Ed.D. ‘03), Norman Winters (’55), Norma Alley (’03), Rick Brumble (SPS '01) and James Homolka (’97). Please visit the Alumni Board page for a complete list of Alumni Board members. If you are interested in serving on the board, please fill out the Alumni Board online application.

Help Recruit a Bruin
Do you know a high school senior who might be interested in George Fox? You can request a fee-waived admissions application form from the admissions office and encourage them to apply. It saves them $40 and gives you a chance to share your George Fox story. Request a Fee-waived Admissions Application. Also, be sure to check out the Admissions Staff page to see where our admissions counselors will be traveling this fall and to connect a prospective student with them.

Thought About Going Back to College?
As you probably know, George Fox University offers many great graduate and degree-completion programs. To find out more, visit the Graduate Programs Web site or the Degree Completion Web site.