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George Fox University’s annual Christmas concert performed Dec. 11-13
November 20th, 2009
NEWBERG, Ore. – George Fox University’s annual Christmas concert, “All is Calm, All is Bright!,” will take place Friday through Sunday, Dec. 11-13. More than 175 students representing 10 musical groups will perform traditional Christmas carols, new arrangements of Christmas songs, narration and Scripture reading.
The concert will be presented Friday and Saturday, Dec. 11-12, at [...]
Sports complex continues partnership between George Fox, community
November 19th, 2009
The multi-use facility is latest venture in extensive relationship between the university and the Chehalem Park and Recreation District
NEWBERG, Ore. – George Fox University’s plans to build the Austin Sports Complex – a multi-use sports facility to be shared by the university, the Chehalem Park and Recreation District, Newberg High School and the community – [...]
George Fox University offers free application program
November 13th, 2009
School’s Early Action deadline for 2010-11 undergraduate applicants is Dec. 1
NEWBERG, Ore. – Individuals interested in enrolling as undergraduate students at George Fox University for the 2010-11 academic year are invited to take advantage of the institution’s Early Action program and apply with no application fee. To be eligible, a student must submit a [...]
George Fox hosts Chehalem Symphony Orchestra Nov. 17
November 9th, 2009
NEWBERG, Ore. – The Chehalem Symphony Orchestra, directed by Ben Brooks, will perform in George Fox University’s Bauman Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17.
The concert is open to the public and admission is free. The orchestra will perform “L’Italiana in Algeri Overture” (Rossini), “Karelia Suite” (Sibelius) and “Symphony No. 9 in E Minor ‘From [...]
George Fox University receives $250,000 matching grant for sports complex
November 9th, 2009
More than $1.3 million has been raised for project to benefit university, community
NEWBERG, Ore. – George Fox University received confirmation in October of a $250,000 matching grant designated for the Austin Sports Complex, a multi-use sports facility to be shared by the university, the Chehalem Park and Recreation District, Newberg High School, local club teams [...]
George Fox University hosts chamber concert Nov. 12
November 9th, 2009
NEWBERG, Ore. – George Fox University’s Department of Performing Arts will host a Fall Chamber Concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, in Bauman Auditorium.
The concert will include performances by the university’s trumpet quartet, handbell ringers and saxophone, string, flute, clarinet, keyboard and early-music ensembles. The event is free and seating is open.
Among the pieces [...]
George Fox University honors national basketball champions Nov. 20
November 4th, 2009
Banner-raising event prior to women’s home opener commemorates 32-0 season
NEWBERG, Ore. – George Fox University will honor its 2008-09 national-champion women’s basketball team with a championship banner-raising ceremony before the team’s home opener against Concordia on Friday, Nov. 20.
The ceremony is scheduled for 5:45 p.m., with the game set to tip off at 6 [...]
Newberg Friends Church to host Thanksgiving service on George Fox campus
November 4th, 2009
NEWBERG, Ore. – Newberg Friends Church will host a Thanksgiving service in Bauman Auditorium on the George Fox University Newberg campus at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 22.
At 9:30 a.m., before the service, there will be a baked-goods auction to raise money for the Women’s Bible Fellowship, an opportunity for photos for the church directory, and [...]
George Fox Auxiliary hosts annual holiday bazaar, silent auction Nov. 6-7
October 28th, 2009
NEWBERG, Ore. – The George Fox University Auxiliary will host its annual holiday bazaar and silent auction Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6-7.
The bazaar will feature more than 20 artisans selling jewelry, art, crafts, plants and food. A silent auction is also planned, featuring donated items from local businesses.
The bazaar will be held in [...]
Vocalist Madeline Eastman visits George Fox for ‘An Evening of Jazz’ Nov. 6
October 27th, 2009
NEWBERG, Ore. – Jazz vocalist Madeline Eastman will be the guest performer at “An Evening of Jazz,” a concert featuring the George Fox Jazz Band and the Faculty Jazz Trio at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 6, in Bauman Auditorium on the university’s Newberg, Ore., campus.
Admission to the concert is free and seating is open.
Eastman is [...]