News Releases
Archive for August, 2009
George Fox University students receive Richter funding for research projects
August 31st, 2009
University is one of only 11 schools in nation to receive Richter Scholarship Program funds
NEWBERG, Ore. (Aug. 31, 2009) – More than 30 George Fox University undergraduate and graduate students are conducting independent research projects this academic year through the Richter Scholars Program.
George Fox is one of only 11 universities in the country to receive [...]
Application deadline Oct. 1 for George Fox’s doctoral teaching program
August 28th, 2009
Curriculum emphasizes moral leadership and problem-solving skills
NEWBERG, Ore. – The 2010-11 application deadline for George Fox University’s doctor of education program, designed for teachers and administrators who wish to enhance their educational knowledge and skills in K-12 and higher education, is Thursday, Oct. 1.
George Fox offers the program at its Newberg, Portland and Redmond, [...]
George Fox University lecture series discusses ‘The Majority World and the West’
August 27th, 2009
Public invited to hear about topics ranging from world health to genocide
NEWBERG, Ore. – The topic of how the Western world relates to the majority world – a term used to describe countries formerly referred to as “developing” or “Third World” – will be the theme of a lecture and discussion series hosted by George [...]
President Robin Baker to speak at George Fox Auxiliary Luncheon Sept. 4
August 25th, 2009
NEWBERG, Ore. – George Fox University President Robin Baker will provide a university update and introduce new faculty members at a George Fox Auxiliary luncheon at noon Friday, Sept. 4, in the Cap and Gown Room in Klages Dining Hall on the George Fox campus. Reservations are required and tickets are $7.50 per person.
In addition [...]
George Fox University’s Act Six minority scholarship program seeks candidates
August 21st, 2009
About 10 full-ride scholarships to be offered for 2010-11 academic year
NEWBERG, Ore. – George Fox University’s Act Six minority scholarship program is seeking qualified candidates to apply for one of about 10 full-ride scholarships to be offered for the 2010-11 academic year. The application deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 21.
The Act Six leadership and scholarship program [...]
U.S. News ranks George Fox among top 25 in nation in study abroad participation
August 20th, 2009
Out of 1,400 accredited institutions in the nation, George Fox ranks No. 22 in percentage of students studying abroad
NEWBERG, Ore. – With nearly two-thirds of its undergraduates participating in study abroad programs, George Fox University is a national leader in providing international experiences to its students.
Sixty-four percent of the university’s traditional undergraduates study abroad before [...]
George Fox University hosts annual Selah women’s seminar Sept. 26
August 17th, 2009
Speakers will address the need to ‘embrace change, trust God and move forward’
NEWBERG, Ore — Selah, a one-day Christian seminar for women featuring speakers Linda Lucas, Sarah Thomas Baldwin and Bo Stern, will return to the George Fox University campus for a sixth annual engagement on Saturday, Sept. 26.
The speakers will share on topics related [...]
George Fox University remodels Student Union Building’s dining area
August 17th, 2009
A $400,000 renovation of George Fox University’s dining facility began May 11 and will be concluded in mid-August
Newberg, Ore. — George Fox University students will discover a new and improved Student Union Building when they return to campus in the fall.
A $400,000 renovation of the university’s dining facility began May 11 and will be concluded [...]
George Fox University closes for day so 1,500 students, staff can serve
August 17th, 2009
University hosts 11th annual Serve Day on Wednesday, Sept. 9
NEWBERG, Ore. – George Fox University will close its doors for one day to allow more than 1,500 students and employees to serve nonprofits, public agencies, churches, retirement homes and individual citizens for the school’s 11th annual all-campus Serve Day on Wednesday, Sept. 9.
Teams of students, [...]
George Fox University adds bachelor’s degree in journalism
August 17th, 2009
Newberg, Ore. – George Fox University will expand its undergraduate academic offerings this fall with the addition of a bachelor of arts degree in journalism.
The major will address the seismic changes in journalism and prepare students to be strong journalists in new and emerging media, according to Melanie Mock, chair of the Writing and Literature [...]