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Join us in celebrating a special Homecoming tradition, Friday Flowers, that honors Grandpa Roy, a beloved member of the George Fox community for over four decades.<\/p>\n

For those who don’t know, Grandpa Roy shared thousands of flowers from his garden and encouraged students in many ways over the years. On Friday, Oct. 3,<\/strong> we’ll meet at the Centennial Tower at 11:30 a.m.<\/strong> and hand out flowers to students in the quad until noon.<\/p>\n

It’s a small time commitment but a meaningful way to carry on Roy’s legacy of kindness. Sign up for Friday Flowers by Monday, Sept. 29,<\/strong> here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Contact Britnee Ely in the alumni relations office at bely@georgefox.edu<\/a>\u00a0with any questions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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