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October 2005
Greetings from the Executive Director
Have you noticed a change in your student within the past two weeks? The newness of the beginning of school has worn off. All of the start-up activities are over. The work is picking up, the tests are coming at them, and the purpose of school - learning in preparation for life - is sinking in! More...
A Note from the Parent Council
It's difficult to believe that our students are six weeks into the fall semester at George Fox. I trust your son or daughter has adjusted to life at Fox and is experiencing success in the classroom and life on campus. I am sure there is a lot of late-night, last-minute homework going on, but students always find time for socializing. More...
From the Campus Pastor
I stood in my living room the other day surveying the semi-chaos. Although we have been officially living in our home for about two months, we are still not all the way settled. A few boxes that we dragged in from the garage are half-unpacked, pictures lean against the walls, and the pantry closet is in the process of being reorganized and gapes at us with a toothy grin of cereal, flour, and granola bars. More...
Announcements
Traveling Theatre Company to Perform at University Nov. 2
The traveling drama troupe hereandnow will visit George Fox University's Newberg campus for a free performance at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, in Bauman Auditorium. The group is an Asian American theatre company that conveys a universal theme: everyone comes from a unique experience and has a story to share. More...
Family Weekend, November 4 - 6, 2005
It's simply the finest campus weekend experience you can have with your college student. Virtually everything is offered on this one weekend so you can get an idea of what campus life is like for your student. 900 people come every year, including grandparents and siblings! Don't miss this weekend with your student. For information and to register online, go to http://www.georgefox.edu/parents/events/family_weekend/.
Family Weekend Concert Series
Jazz Night: Carmen Bradford (7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 4, Bauman
Auditorium)
Come enjoy world-renown jazz vocalist Carmen Bradford with the
university Jazz Band and Jazz Choir. Bradford will perform with a jazz
trio as well as with the university band. Bradford has been a part of
four Grammy-winning albums and has sold out concerts in more than 40
countries.
Choir and Band Concert (4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 5, Bauman Auditorium)
Hear the students showcase their musical talents. The George Fox
University Symphonic Band, the Concert Choir and Women's Choir will
perform in Bauman Auditorium. The band is directed by Pat Vandehey,
assistant professor of music, and the choirs are directed by Loren Wenz,
associate professor of music.
Where to stay during Family Weekend
Go to georgefox.edu/about/newberg/index.html for a list of lodging options in Newberg.
Help support the George Fox Auxiliary
Parents are invited to support the George Fox University Auxiliary by contributing handmade (or creative) sellable items for the Auxiliary Bazaar held during Family Weekend, Nov. 4-6. Items will be collected in the Office of University Relations by Friday, Oct. 28, 2005, and may be donated or sold on consignment. For information, call 503-554-2114.
Fall Theatre - Machinal (1928)
Written by Sophie Treadwell
October 20-22 & 27-29 at 7:30 p.m.
Wood-Mar Theatre
Synopsis: A 1928 Broadway hit, Machinal is a modern parable that depicts one woman's tragic journey from isolation to murder. In Treadwell's words the play is about "a young woman, ready, eager for life, for love...but deadened, squeezed, crushed by the machine like quality of the life surrounding." This highly charged and moving play asks us to re-examine how our own lives are part of various societal "machines" that can crush our spiritual hunger for God. Join us for a thought provoking evening of 1920s Expressionism as we explore the spiritual consequences of obedience to the machines of life.
For tickets contact the box office at 503-554-3844. $10 for general admission, $8 for seniors and alumni and $6 for students and children under 12.
You are Invited!
Christmas Celebration
November 29, 2005
7 - 9 p.m.
Portland Golf Club
5900 SW Scholls Ferry Road
Portland, OR 97225
$30 per person
President and Mrs. David Brandt invite you to join us for a festive night of delicious food and wonderful entertainment in an elegant setting. Start your holiday season off right! For registration information call Ronecca Dockter at 503-554-2116.
Attention Parents of December graduates!
Information regarding details for December graduation will soon be available on http://www.georgefox.edu/offices/academic_affairs/commencement/. For additional information, contact Missy Terry at 503-554-2141.
Important Dates
| Oct. 21 |
Mid-semester grades available |
| Oct. 28 |
Last day to withdraw from class |
Chapel Schedule - October 2005
Chapel is held in Bauman Auditorium Monday & Wednesdays from 10:40 - 11:30 a.m.
Friday, October 21
George Fox University Worship Band
All Praise and Worship
Monday, October 24
Amy Johnson Frykholm
Author of Rapture Culture: Left Behind in Evangelical America
Wednesday, October 26
David Gushee
Graves Professor of Moral Philosophy, Union University
Complete October Chapel Schedule
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