The Heartbeat
By Nancy Almquist - Director of Parent Relations
It was 19 years ago this very month that we received the news: Our twins we were excited to welcome to the world, had little chance of survival. While a senior in college, here at George Fox, I was diagnosed with a rare syndrome, and the first specialist recommended that we go ahead and terminate the pregnancy. My husband and I weren't about to consider this option, but didn't know what to do. This began a series of visits to see specialists and make some big decisions. It was a conversation with a perinatologist that forever changed my perspective on parenting. More...
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University Day of Prayer, March 10
By Winslow Thurston - Parent Council Member
Much of the Christian life is sharing the journey with others who are on the narrow path with us. One way that we can share the journey is to speak to our Heavenly Father, or pray, together. When we bring our joys and concerns together to God, we are united in a unique way. We are able to lift each other up as we lift our hearts to God. More...
Letting Their Life Speak
By Rusty St Cyr - Director of Spiritual Formation
I am a parent ... for almost three whole years now! The other day I heard myself in conversation with a friend saying the exact kind of thing I internally vowed as a younger person never to do when I had kids. I said something to the effect of: "I'm pretty sure Ella (my almost 3-year-old) will one day be a world-renowned translator for the president, or she's at least going to be fluent in hundreds of languages." And so it begins. I have already begun doing it! Within just the first three years, I am subconsciously imposing my unlived frustrations on my child's future! More...
Gen Y: Asset or Liability to the Workforce?
By Angela Doty - Associate Director of Career Services
Today's workforce is comprised of multiple generations, sometimes as many as four working side by side. This dynamic presents both benefits and challenges – as you may have experienced for yourself. Each generation is characterized by a set of traits based on the timeframe and circumstances of their formative years. Politics, popular culture, economic factors, world events, and technology innovations impact how a generation thinks and acts. Not all individuals exhibit the characteristics associated with their generation, but experts have identified themes that are common within the generation as a whole. More...
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Feb. 2-4 and 9-11 at 7:30 p.m. Buy tickets online now: click here. |
| Tacoma Basketball Game - Feb. 18 |
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| Selah, A Conference For Women "Getting Un-stuck" - March 17 |
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| University Players coming to Boise Idaho - Mar. 26 |
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| Blazer Game - April 1 |
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| First Reunion - April 27 |
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| Spring Music Events Schedule |
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| Spring Bruin Athletics Schedule |
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| Golf Tournament - July 11 |
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The George Fox University Winter Musical "She Loves Me"
Join alumni, parents, and friends of George Fox in Tacoma for a basketball game February 18th. For more information and to register call the University Engagement office at 503-554-2134, or email 
There are times in life when we feel stuck physically, emotionally, spiritually, professionally ... even relationally. The Selah conference will unpack what the Word of God says about such seasons. Join us as we talk about the traps that paralyze us in helplessness – and the spiritual renewal and freedom that is waiting for us on the other side of "stuck!" For more information 
The George Fox University Players will be traveling to the Boise area in March for their spring tour. Alumni, parents, and friends of the university are invited to a special evening at Meridian Friends Church for a special Players performance and light refreshments afterwards on Monday night March 26 at 7pm. To view the Players' full itinerary in the Boise area 
Join alumni, parents, and friends of George Fox to watch the Portland
The George Fox University Alumni Association invites families and
Come to the George Fox spring music events! To see the spring schedule 
Come out and support Bruin Athletics and our players during our spring sports games. To see a list of all the games 
Join fellow golfers for the annual George Fox golf tournament at The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club in Aloha, Ore. We are seeking sponsors and players for the tournament, which supports George Fox Athletics. Many sponsorship levels are available. For more information, visit
February 17th - The 2012-13 George Fox donor-funded scholarship application for current students is less than two weeks away! Students log onto MYGFU in order to apply. The deadline is: Friday, Feb. 17 at 5 p.m.
This Month - File the FAFSA form. GFU's school code= 003194
March 10th – University Day of Prayer
March 24-31st Spring Break – University Housing and Meal Services Closed
March 30th – Mid-Semester Holiday – offices closed
April 6th – Good Friday Holiday – offices closed
April 28th – Spring Commencement
November 4-6, 2012 – Family Weekend
You might bookmark the university calendar for your own reference: click here.
To view a complete chapel schedule, click here.
Chapels on Monday's and Wednesday's are held from 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. in Bauman Auditorium. Chapel and other programs can be found online in MP3 and video format.
Chapel and other programs can be found online in MP3 and video format.
| Where to Stay |
Where should you stay in Newberg while visiting the George Fox campus? Check out the list of recommended local hotels and bed and breakfast establishments, some of whom offer discounts to George Fox families.
| Winter Sports Calendars |
Wallet-sized Winter season sports calendars are available and can be sent to you in the mail. To receive your copy, contact Nancy Almquist at nalmquist@georgefox.edu or 503.554.2114.
| The Student Support Network |
The Student Support Network (SSN) provides practical and intentional support for students who are struggling academically, spiritually, emotionally, socially, or personally. If you would like to refer a student to the SSN please fill out the Intervention Alert Form found at ssn.georgefox.edu. If you have further questions or concerns please see the contact information on the SSN home page.
| Parent Prayer Group |
Join us on campus to pray for our students, Thursday mornings 10am-11am, in the Hoover Hatfield Library (Hoover 104). (Thursdays except for: February 23rd, March 22nd, March 29th and April 19th.)
| Sign up to receive the SFS News! |
The Student Financial Services Office wants to give you access to all the information you need to successfully navigate through the financial aid and student payment process. To accomplish that goal, we have established the SFS News; a list of email addresses to whom we send brief alerts and announcements such as SFS due dates, financial aid policy information, calendar reminders, time-sensitive alerts, and other notifications.
Don't worry about our selling your email information or "spam". Our goal is succinct, timely and relevant communication and you can unsubscribe without any hassles!
By the way, if you choose to not subscribe, please be aware that with the beginning of this academic year, this is the primary communication tool SFS will be using. If you choose to not participate, you may miss out on critical information.
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