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Archive for July, 2009
George Fox University makes Princeton Review’s ‘Best in the West’ list
July 28th, 2009
University qualifies for organization’s designation for sixth consecutive year
NEWBERG, Ore. – For the sixth consecutive year, The Princeton Review has honored George Fox University as one of its “Best in the West” schools.
George Fox is one of 123 colleges and universities listed from the western states of Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, New [...]
George Fox University’s Boise Center hosts open house Aug. 3
July 27th, 2009
BOISE, Idaho – George Fox University’s Boise Center will host an open house from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, at its Meridian location.
The public is invited to come at any time to learn more about what programs the Boise Center has to offer. Program enrollment counselors will be available to meet one-on-one with [...]
Idaho Gov. Butch Otter speaks at George Fox event July 31
July 20th, 2009
BOISE, Idaho – George Fox University’s Boise Center will host Idaho Governor Butch Otter for a School of Management Speaker Series event from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Friday, July 31, at the Courtyard Marriott in Meridian.
Otter will present on the topic “Idaho in a Global Economy.” Breakout discussion groups will form following his presentation, and [...]
Tilikum campers raise funds to fight water-borne illnesses around world
July 20th, 2009
NEWBERG, Ore. – Day campers at George Fox University’s Tilikum Center for Retreats and Outdoor Ministries are doing their part to make a difference in the lives of the less fortunate around the world.
As part of the Day Camp theme “Down by the Lakeshore,” campers are learning about God through his creation of water. As [...]
Tilikum’s one-room schoolhouse celebrates 100th anniversary
July 20th, 2009
George Fox’s retreat center will commemorate occasion with Aug. 6 celebration
NEWBERG, Ore. – George Fox University’s Tilikum Center for Retreats and Outdoor Ministries will host a celebration to commemorate the 100th birthday of Valley View School beginning at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6.
In 1909, Valley View School opened its doors to children of the [...]
Deadline for George Fox’s degree-completion programs is July 31
July 17th, 2009
NEWBERG, Ore. – The deadline to apply for fall cohorts in George Fox University’s adult degree-completion programs is Friday, July 31.
George Fox’s degree-completion programs are designed for adult students who wish to finish their bachelor’s degree in an accelerated format. Most students who enroll complete their degree in 16 months.
The university offers five degree-completion programs [...]
George Fox University begins Doctor of Business Administration program
July 14th, 2009
NEWBERG, Ore. – George Fox University will introduce a Doctor of Business Administration degree in the spring of 2010.
The degree will equip students to research and teach a variety of business disciplines with a unique focus on the integration of faith and ethics into teaching practice. It replaces the university’s Doctor of Management program.
The decision [...]
University considers adding football and lacrosse after $1.2 million gift
July 9th, 2009
Gifts from Brad and Katharine Stoffer allow construction to begin on new multipurpose sports facility designed to serve community
NEWBERG, Ore. (July 9, 2009) – A combined $1.2 million lead gift from Brad and Katharine Stoffer and their Boedecker Foundation will allow George Fox University to begin the first phase of construction on the Austin [...]