Comings and Goings
Karen Bowdoin joins the university this fall on a full-time basis to work as a visiting associate professor of art. She has worked at George Fox as an adjunct instructor since 2005. Previously, she served as vice principal of Open Bible Christian School in Newberg from 1988 to 1994 and taught art at the same school for eight years (1986 to 1994). Karen holds an MFA from Azusa Pacific University (2013) and a BFA from the Oregon College of Art & Craft in Portland (2004). She lives in Dundee with her husband Steve. They have three grown children – Heather Capell, Justin Bowdoin and Mandy Bowdoin – and four grandchildren.
Laurie Lieggi joins George Fox as a library assistant and interlibrary loan coordinator this fall. She comes to the university from the Newberg Public Library, where she’s worked as a library assistant for the past 12 years. Previously, she was employed at George Fox as a reference librarian and an assistant professor from 1997 to 2000. She also gained librarian experience overseas, working in that capacity at the International Christian School in Hong Kong from 1995 to 1997. Laurie earned a master’s degree in library science from Indiana University in 1994 and a bachelor’s degree in history from Northwest Nazarene University in 1985. She lives in Newberg with husband John and children Jakin and Isabella. They attend Newberg Christian Fellowship.
Trena Worthington joins plant services this fall as a custodian. For the past eight years she has run her own cleaning service out of her home. Previously, she worked for 14 years (1985 to 1999) as a rehabilitation therapist, using her training in music therapy to assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities at the Sonoma Developmental Center in Eldridge, Calif. Trena earned a bachelor’s degree in music therapy from Willamette University in 1980. She continues to stay active in music activities, participating in the hand bell choir with Newberg Friends Church and playing in the Newberg Community Band the past 14 years. She lives in Yamhill with her husband Chuck and daughter Elise.
Beth Molzahn’s (Graduate Admissions) final day at George Fox is this Friday, Oct. 4. She has served at the university for 18 years (plus four years as a student employee). She plans to work with her husband Rob in his real estate business and start a ministry helping those who need assistance with projects around the house. Her first regular employee assignment with George Fox was as an administrative assistant for humanities, then as an executive assistant in academic affairs. She has spent the last 11 years in graduate admissions, primarily serving MAT faculty and students.