Thursday
October 6

Tyrone Wells Concert (open to the public)

A benefit concert to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis research, featuring Tyrone Wells. All proceeds will be donated to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation on behalf of Team Win With Quinn, a fundraising team that supports Quinn Dougherty (age 5) son of alums Ryan Dougherty '00 and his wife Meredith (Jessup) Dougherty '98.

Bauman Auditorium
$10 at the door

Friday
October 7

School of Business Speaker Series
Job Hunting Tips and Recruitment Strategies 
A workshop hosted by Professors Annette Nemetz and Alan Timmins

Annette Nemetz and Alan Timmins collectively have recruited, screened, interviewed, and hired hundreds of job candidates throughout their respective 20+year executive and managerial careers. They will share ideas on how to put your best self forward when looking for that next managerial position. Topics to be covered include: what should and should not go in a resume the role of networking in a job search the effective use of social media job hunting etiquette identifying target employers ideas on negotiating compensation  what hiring managers really look for  Click here for more information and to RSVP.

10:40 - 11:30 a.m.

Homecoming Greenroom

Join in this weekly student-led worship service and kick off your homecoming weekend in communion with Christ.

Bauman Auditorium
Free

Noon - 6:00 p.m.

Registration/Information

Pick up your prepaid tickets, nametags and other important information for your weekend on campus 

12:45 - 1:30 p.m.

Classes Without Quizzes:
“The Relevancy of the George Fox Business Program”
Taught by Dirk Barram, dean of the School of Business

Has business lost its way in our society? There is some evidence to support this. Should college and university business programs take some of the blame for our nation’s financial crises? Learn how undergraduate and graduate programs in business at George Fox respond to these tough questions.

1 - 5 p.m.

Career Services Open House and Alumni Appointments

Career Services has cleared its schedule and is open for alumni appointments and drop-in visits all afternoon. If you have careerrelated questions or would like to meet with a member of the Career Services team during homecoming, please e-mail careers@georgefox.edu

Career Services Office,
First Floor,
Stevens Center
Free

1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Campus Tour #1

Begin your visit to campus with a quick refresher tour highlighting our newer buildings and other campus favorites. This student-led walking tour lasts about one hour.

Meet at the Alumni Wall,
Stevens Center
Free

1:45 - 2:30 p.m.

Classes Without Quizzes:
”The Adventures of George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham (1592-1628)”
Taught by Caitlin Corning, professor of history

Buckingham was a favorite of King James I (1603-25) and a close friend to King Charles I (1625-29). His life sounds a bit like a 17th-century soap opera and demonstrates that the scandals and twists of the modern political scene are nothing new.

Stevens Center
Free

2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Career Connections Student/Alumni Networking Event

As George Fox students take steps toward their chosen career paths, there is an incredible resource that could help prepare them for what lies ahead: you (and other George Fox alumni)! This networking event brings students and alumni together to talk about the world of work. Broken down by career fields, students will have the opportunity to ask questions of alumni working in jobs that interest them. What wisdom will you share with our students?

Duke Atrium,
Stevens Center
Free

3:30 p.m.

Heritage Lecture: Dale Orkney, professor emeritus

For four decades, biology professor Dale Orkney taught countless George Fox students. If you ever took one of his classes, you won’t want to miss this entertaining lecture filled with Dale’s reflections on 40 years of teaching at George Fox.

Stevens Center
Free

5 - 7 p.m.

University Players Affinity Reunion Dinner

All University Players alumni are invited to attend this special reunion dinner. It will be a great chance to reconnect with those who served on your team, reminisce about your tours, and remember the impact of this powerful ministry. There are sure to be a lot of laughs and plenty of memories!

Windrose
Conference Center,
Newberg
$15 per person

5 - 7 p.m.

Biology/Chemistry Affinity Reunion Dinner

All biology and chemistry alumni are invited to attend this special reunion dinner. This is a great opportunity to visit with your fellow classmates, favorite professors, see how the department has grown, and hear about the amazing things that our current students are doing. The dinner will also honor longtime biology professor Dwight Kimberly, who retired this spring. This is definitely an event you don’t want to miss!

Klages Dining Room,
Student Union Building
$15 per person

5 - 9 p.m.

Newberg First Friday Art Walk

Take advantage of Newberg’s artistic culture during “First Friday Art Walk.” Join the community and enjoy the talent of fellow alumni artists in various locations around Newberg, all within walking distance from campus.

Minthorne Gallery and
Downtown Newberg
Free

7 p.m.

Biology/Chemistry Affinity Reunion Open House

After dinner, join other alumni in touring the current science facilities. Check out the newest equipment in the labs, hear student poster presentations, and spend more time reconnecting with your former professors and classmates.

Edwards-Holman
Science Center
Free

8 p.m.

Theater Performance: The Acts
by Rich Swingle (’91)

George Fox alumnus Rich Swingle returns to the Wood-Mar stage in a performance of his original play. The Acts brings to life the miracles and wonder of the firstcentury church as God’s Spirit empowers his people. Featuring scenes from the life of Paul, Peter and many other characters, The Acts is an inspiring reminder of God’s work to establish his church. At the conclusion of the performance, Rich will host a short talk-back session with the audience that will feature current and alumni members of the traveling theater ministry group, the University Players.

Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for alumni, seniors, and students, and $6 for children under 12.

Saturday
October 8

8:30 a.m. - noon

Registration/Information

8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

Coffee Hour Reunions

Start your day off with a great cup of coffee and conversations with other alumni. This unprogrammed time is designed to give you an extra chance to talk to your former classmates back on campus.

Bruin Den,
Student Union Building
Free

9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Alumni Celebration Brunch

Join in this annual homecoming celebration and be inspired as we honor the outstanding work and societal contribution of our 2011 Honored Alumni Award recipients. We will also recognize all class and affinity reunion attendees. This special brunch is one of the highlights of homecoming each year; we hope you will join in the celebration!
 Reservations required by Sept. 30.

10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Campus Tour #2

A tour highlighting our newer buildings and other campus favorites. This student-led walking tour lasts about one hour. 

Meet at the Alumni Wall,
Stevens Center
Free

11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Bruin Barbecue Tailgate Party with KidZone

The whole family will enjoy this fun-filled tailgate party at the new Austin Sports Complex. Everyone will love the tasty food, exciting games, inflatables, and so much more!

Austin Sports Complex
$10 for BBQ
Free for tailgate 

Noon

Women's Soccer Game

Come cheer for the Bruins as they take on local rival Lewis & Clark College.

Ticket is included with purchase of Bruin Barbecue Tailgate Party ticket

$6 – Adults, $3 - Non-GFU students (grades 1 through college) and seniors 55 and up,
Free – GFU faculty, staff and students with ID, and children under 6

1:30 p.m.

Seminary Reunion

For 63 years our alumni have addressed some of the world’s deepest needs. The gospel has been shared and made tangible through the graduates of WES/GFES. As we reflect on our past and look ahead to our future, all alumni are invited to reconnect to friends, share stories and leave inspired.

Portland Center
Free

Men's Soccer Game

Come cheer for the Bruins as they take on local rival Pacific University.

Ticket is included with purchase of Bruin Barbecue Tailgate Party ticket

$6 – Adults, $3 - Non-GFU students (grades 1 through college) and seniors 55 and up,
Free – GFU faculty, staff and students with ID, and children under 6

2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Campus Tour #3

A tour highlighting our newer buildings and other campus favorites. This student-led walking tour lasts about one hour. 

Meet at the Alumni Wall,
Stevens Center
Free

Young Alumni Hors d’oeuvres Social

Come together with fellow alumni from 2002-2011 to enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres, reconnect with old friends, and laugh over memories (that don’t seem that long ago)!

7 p.m.

Volleyball Game

Watch the Bruins take on Linfield.

$6 – Adults, $3 – Non-GFU students (grades 1 thru college) and seniors 55 and
up, Free – GFU faculty, staff and students with ID, and children under 6

7 - 10 p.m.

Homecoming Gala featuring Class Reunions

Join us for a fabulous evening of friends, food, art and music at our first-ever Homecoming Gala. This semi-formal event at the newly renovated Chehalem Cultural Center a few blocks from George Fox includes heavy hors d'oeuvres, live music, and a lot of George Fox friends–new and old!

This is the chance for members of our reunion classes (1951, 1971, 1981, 1986, 1991 and 2001) to meet up with your classmates. The center's art gallery will also feature art created by George Fox alumni.

Semi-formal attire. 

Chehalem Cultural Center,
Newberg
$20 per person

8 p.m.

Theater Performance: The Acts
by Rich Swingle (’91)

George Fox alumnus Rich Swingle returns to the Wood-Mar stage in a performance of his original play. The Acts brings to life the miracles and wonder of the firstcentury church as God’s Spirit empowers his people. Featuring scenes from the life of Paul, Peter and many other characters, The Acts is an inspiring reminder of God’s work to establish his church. At the conclusion of the performance, Rich will host a short talk-back session with the audience that will feature current and alumni members of the traveling theater ministry group, the University Players.

Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for alumni, seniors, and students, and $6 for children under 12.

Sunday
October 9

8:30 - 10:00 a.m.

Classic Bruins Breakfast

If you graduated before 1962 you are a Classic Bruin, and we’d love to have you join your fellow Classic Bruins for breakfast prior to the homecoming worship service.

Cap and Gown Room, 
Student Union Building
$5

10:30 a.m.

Homecoming Worship

Join members of the George Fox community for a very special homecoming worship service. Our speaker will be Steve Sherwood, assistant professor for youth evangelism and discipleship (D.Min. '08). Music will be led by Olivia Pothoff (’00) and a worship team of other George Fox alumni. The service will also include a sketch by the University Players.

Bauman Auditorium
Free

11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Sunday Brunch in the Bon

Miss eating brunch in the Bon? Here’s your chance to relive your meal-plan days and experience the remodeled Bon along with current students.

Klages Dining Room,
Student Union Building
$8.50