September-October 2006

George Fox University Again in Top Tier in 2007 U.S. News Rankings
The university continues in the top tier of the “Best Universities – Master’s” west region category. Sixty-three colleges and universities are selected in the top group comprising the first and second tiers. More...

Traditional Undergraduate Enrollment Sets George Fox Record
The second-largest freshman class in George Fox University history helped the university this fall set a record for traditional undergraduate enrollment. The university’ traditional undergraduate population grew to 1,633, up three percent from last year. More...

George Fox Alumni Board Welcomes New Members
The Alumni Board of Directors is excited to welcome the following new members: Margaret Drahn (65), Chris Nordquist (’80), and Aimee Peterson (’03). 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.

Selah 2006
The third annual Selah women’s conference will be held at George Fox University on Saturday, Sept. 30. Lori Salierno, CEO of Celebrate Life International, will be speaking on Steps of Courage: Following Jesus Into the World. Selah is worshipful, refreshing, challenging, and spiritually recharging. Students, alumni, parents and friends are welcome! For more information go toselah.georgefox.edu

Alumni Invited to Dedication Ceremonies for Hoover Renovation and Le Shana Hall
Alumni are invited to attend an open house celebration of the expansion and renovation of the Herbert C. Hoover Academic Building at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, 2006, in the Hoover Building Atrium and an open house and dedication of the new Dave and Becky Le Shana Residence Hall at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006, in the lobby and garden area of Le Shana Hall. For more information, contact Sharon Pilon in the Office of Marketing and Advancement at 503-554-2115 or spilon@georgefox.edu.

Alumni Invited to the "You Say You Want a Revolution Conference"
Co-sponsored by George Fox Evangelical Seminary, the conference will take place Nov. 3-4, in Seattle. Speakers include Brian McLaren, “one of Americas 25 most influential Evangelicals” according to Time Magazine; George Barna, author of Revolution, Jim Henderson, author of a.k.a. Lost – discovering ways to connect with the people Jesus misses most and Mary Kate Morse, Associate Professor of Pastoral Studies and Spiritual Formation at George Fox Evangelical Seminary. Conference website

Homecoming 2007 - Building on Our Past
Feb. 16 - 17
Homecoming 2007 will highlight the exciting changes that have occurred at the university over the past two years while emphasizing our unchanging core as a Christ-centered university. We hope you'll come home for Homecoming 2007 and see that, while much is changing, even more is staying the same. Homecoming website

Looking for a George Fox Event?
You can access a full list of campus activities and events (including performing arts at athletics) at georgefox.edu/webevent.

Blind Alum Becomes Naturopath Physician
Chris Cooke can often figure out from a handshake how her patient feels. A sweaty grip could mean a fever; a listless shake, a sign of uneasiness. More...

George Fox Trustee/Alum and a Death Row Inmate Learn from Each Other
Roger Minthorne always preached that life was precious. He never fished or hunted. He was the kind of man who'd capture the spiders his children found crawling in their rooms and just carry them outside. Even television shows had to pass his test. He banned Dragnet because the cops carried guns. More...

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 website or the School of Professional Studies website.

Discounted Insurance
Did you know George Fox alumni have the opportunity to purchase auto, home, and renters insurance at discounted group rates through a George Fox Alumni Association partnership with Liberty Mutual Insurance? For more information visit the Liberty Mutual page on the alumni website. To see a full list of alumni benefits visit the alumni benefits page.