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Career Corner
By Bonnie Jerke
Director of Career Services
The Gap Year: A Longer Transition After College
The gap year is gaining more recognition and popularity among college seniors these days. Websites and books are dedicated to discussing this phenomenon. As a parent, your initial response is likely to be one of bewilderment if your student plans to take time off before finding career employment or attending graduate school. Those of us in the career profession are seeing more and more students delay in their decision-making, which lends itself to this transition-year idea. In addition, many parents are able and willing to provide housing for a time after graduation, taking care of a fundamental need that had been a significant motivator to have a viable career plan. Consequently, we are intentionally addressing this new desire/need of many of our students. More...
Career Office: Stevens Center 325
503-554-2330
careers@georgefox.edu
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March 2007
From the Executive Director
It seems like the longer I live and the more I experience, my understanding about prayer increases. As with most things, the more I know, the more I understand how much I don't know. More...
From the Parent Council
Spring is almost here and I pray that your 2007 has gone well so far. Hard to believe spring semester is half over as our students look to finish strong. One of the incredible realities about life at George Fox is that it's much more than an academic experience. In addition to superb academics, the Fox experience includes spiritual development, fostering social responsibility, and reaching out to a broken and hurting world in Christian love. More...
May Serve Trips
This May, a team of 16 from George Fox will travel to Brazil. Then, in June, a team of 17 will travel to India for three weeks of ministry though service and evangelism. We plan to reconnect while also establishing new relationships in both countries. We had a team in Brazil in 2003 and a team in India back in 1997. More...
Announcements
Spring Serve Trips
During Spring break, March 23 - 31, five student teams will be serving in Los Angeles, California (two teams), Lapwai, Idaho, Yakima, Washington, and Salt Lake City, Utah. These trips can be life changing and challenging for our students. Please pray for safety and individual growth as they travel. Detailed list of Spring Serve trip descriptions.
¡Ciao Down On Pizza!
George Fox University's May serve missions team is going to Brazil to bring the love of Christ to the people of Brazil. Help send the team by purchasing a pizza for your son or daughter for only $12! Your student will receive a LARGE hot pizza the week before finals. All profits go to support the May Serve team. Donations are appreciated as well.
For more information on the Brazil team and its activities, please read the May Serve article.
Buy a pizza!
Parent Day of Prayer, March 17, 2007
Parents who want to pray collectively for George Fox University have three opportunities to be involved.
1. Parents who live near campus can attend the campus prayer gathering in the Hoover Lecture Hall between 9am and noon. Campus pastor, Sarah Thomas Baldwin, will lead us in a time of worship along with the university's worship band. We will also be taking a campus prayer walk, so dress warmly!
2. 13 regional locations throughout Washington, California, Utah and Oregon will host prayer times on the same day. Find out if there is a gathering in your area.
3. Be involved in praying with us wherever you are. You may submit your prayer requests to us and we will pray for you on March 17th. You may also request the list of gathered prayer requests to be sent to you by sending an e-mail request to Sheri Philips.
Spring Sports Schedules Available
The Spring sports schedules for men's and women's tennis, softball, baseball, and men's and women's track and field are available online and in a wallet-sized card format you can take with you wherever you go! To request a mini-calendar, e-mail evpattis@georgefox.edu and provide your mailing address. We will send it to your home.
Graduation information for parents of Spring graduates
Graduation information is available online for parents of undergraduate students who will be graduating April 28, 2007.
One of the most favorite events for families of Fox graduates is the First Reunion event that will be held on Friday night, April 27th. This evening includes a program to celebrate our seniors, followed by a Paris themed buffet dinner in the dining room. Families and friends of all traditional graduating seniors are invited to attend. The seniors attend free of charge as guests of the alumni association. Online registration can be found on the commencement web site.
Presidential Search
The university web site contains information about the presidential search. Information on this site will be updated regularly. If you have questions, please contact Sheri Philips.
Save the date for these great summer events:
| June 9 |
Presidential Gala Event for President David and Melva Brandt
An evening to celebrate President David and Melva Brandt who are retiring from four decades in Christian higher education, including nine years at George Fox University. This event will be held at the Governor Hotel in Portland, Oregon. Further details will be available soon.
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| July 10 |
George Fox University Golf Tournament
The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club - Aloha, Ore.
George Fox University is seeking sponsors for the fourth annual golf tournament to support student scholarships. Last year, more than $40,000 was raised. Many sponsorship levels are available - please visit the following links for more information. Sponsorship levels and information. General tournament information. |
| July 28 |
George Fox University at Safeco Field for Seattle Mariners vs. Oakland Athletics
Join us in Seattle for this fantastic George Fox University event including lunch and the Mariners vs. Athletics game. The cost is only $40 for a 11:30 a.m. lunch at Look-Out Landing, Safeco Field, followed by the game at 1:05 p.m. Online registration will be available soon. To indicate interest early contact dochsner@georgefox.edu or call 503-554-2121.
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| August 11 |
George Fox University Motorcycle Rally
Join us for the second annual motorcycle rally departing from the Newberg campus. If you are a street motorcycle rider, we want to hear from you so we can include you in the invitations! We would also like to know if you are interested in one of the longer rides (200 - 250 miles) - one to Detroit Lake and one to the Columbia Gorge - or the short ride (100 - 125 miles) through Yamhill County wine country. Please contact us by April 15 to let us know of your interest at alumni@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2131.
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Important Dates
| March 9 |
Last day to withdraw from class |
| March 17 |
Parents Day of Prayer |
| March 24 - April 1 |
Spring vacation (halls closed Sat. 12 p.m.) |
See the University calendar at for a comprehensive list of athletic and performing arts events.
March 2007 Chapel Schedule
Chapels are held from 10:40 a.m. to 11: 30 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium. Check out Chapel Online at http://media.georgefox.edu/chapel/ .
| March 2-3 |
Conference on Religion and Politics in the Founding Era |
| March 5 |
Faculty Journeys
Stories from our faculty, staff and administrative community
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| March 7 |
Sarah Baldwin, Campus Pastor |
| March 12 - 14 |
Sexual Wholeness Week
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| March 12 |
J.R. Mahon, XXXChurch
xxxchurch.com
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| March 14 |
Nicole Braddock Bromley
Founder and CEO, One Voice Enterprises
onevoiceenterprises.com
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| March 19 |
ASC Chapel
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| March 21 |
Student Journeys
Stories from our student community
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For a listing of the complete Spiritual Formation calendar online, go to: http://www.georgefox.edu/offices/student_life/campus_ministries/index.html and click Spiritual Formation Calendar.
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