December 2006

President Brandt Announces Retirement
David Brandt, the 11th president of George Fox University, will retire June 30 after a four-decade career in Christian higher education. He announced his decision to the George Fox Board of Trustees at its annual fall meeting held Oct. 20-22. More…

George Fox School of Management Announces Administrative Change
Dean Wes Balda relinquishes administrative duties to teach and write. Professor Dirk Barram to serve as interim dean. More…

Tuition-Free Class auditing for All George Fox Graduated Alumni
Alumni who have graduated from George Fox University have the opportunity to audit one undergraduate or graduate course per year – tuition free. This program provides graduated George Fox alumni the opportunity investigate courses on a limited basis and to continue lifelong learning at their alma mater. The program excludes online courses, programs using the cohort model, and a limited number of other courses. Alumni enrollment is on a space-available basis. More...

“Let Earth Receive Her King” – University Christmas Concert December 8 & 9, 2006, 7:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium
Kick off your Christmas season with the University Concert Choir, Men’s Choral, Women’s Chorale, Symphonic Brass and Strings. Tickets on sale beginning ____ at http://www.georgefox.edu/academics/undergrad/departments/fine_arts/music/musicarea.html.

Homecoming 2007, February 16 & 17
Join us for the ultimate Bruin reunion this February. All George Fox alumni are invited to tour the campus to see the dramatic changes that have taken place just this year. In addition, attend the Friday and Saturday night basketball games and the celebration brunch in honor of the 2007 alumni award recipients. Other highlights include
• Hall of Fame Banquet honoring the 2007 inductees, Friday, February 16 at 4:30 p.m. in Klages Dining Room
• New Vision Singers Concert, Saturday, February 17, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium
• Dedication of the new alumni wall display, Saturday, February 17 3 – 3:30 p.m. in the Stevens Center.

Check out the full schedule of events and register online at homecoming.georgefox.edu.

Kaleo – a conference for people who impact youth
Saturday, February 24, 2007
George Fox University, Newberg Campus
Landing Planes
Donald Miller, Keynote Speaker
Author of Blue Like Jazz

How can we use experiences - both good and bad - to mentor young people and show them how to bring Christ into their struggles? Don talks about the mentors he had as a child and as a young adult. Each of us will be encouraged and challenged to both be and seek mentors, regardless of our age. More...

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.

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.