After spending a few decades as a core fixture of the George Fox University (GFU) English Department and the Newberg community, Dr. Bill Jolliff retired this past spring. A musician, published poet, beloved professor, and former department chair, Jolliff’s career achievements have been impressive and his legacy at GFU is undeniable. However, Jolliff realized he was ready to take several steps back from public life to enjoy a slower and more private one.
Read MoreThere are lights on the trees, it’s finally socially acceptable to play Christmas music, and finals are upon us. In other words? It’s almost Christmas! Most people understand Christmas to be a Christian holiday, a celebration of the birth of Jesus that has been adopted by the larger secular culture as a time of family, friends and giving (not to mention rampant consumerism). It is not as well known however, exactly how the Christmas traditions we know and love came to be, and how this presumed Christian holiday has been influenced by a variety of religions and cultures.
Read MoreOn Nov. 27, Marlee Baker came to George Fox University (GFU) to present a lecture on the history of housing discrimination in Oregon. Baker, a GFU social work alum, currently works for the Fair Housing Counsel of Oregon (FHCO) and engages in state-wide civil rights work. The FHCO works under the Fair Housing Act of 1968, which prohibits housing discrimination on the basis of any protected class. Although the Fair Housing Act may seem like a simple solution, Baker explained that the past and present of housing disparity in Oregon is anything but simple.
Read MoreSeasons at George Fox University (GFU) can be marked by the changing appearance of Hess Creek Canyon. When students arrive on campus in late August, the canyon is green, leafy, and lush. In autumn, the many Big Leaf Maple leaves in the canyon turn beautiful shades of yellow and orange, and they slowly drop until branches are bare. Winter rains and wind soon hit and the canyon becomes less inviting. However, when spring rolls around, new buds and shoots will once again bring the canyon back to life. Along with the Crisman Crossing Bridge and the Clock Tower, the Hess Creek Canyon is arguably one of the most distinctive nonacademic locations around campus.
Read MoreProfessor Rebecca Sandberg has been a pillar in the George Fox University (GFU) community since she began working at GFU in 2021. Sandberg has traveled the world, worked for multiple nonprofit organizations, and now works for GFU as the Assistant Director of the Cultural Enterprise and as a faculty fellow in the Honors Program.
Read MoreMinthorn is the oldest building on the George Fox University (GFU) campus and was built 138 years ago in 1885. Though it now houses the Spanish Program, the Center for Study Abroad, and the International Students office, the individuals for which it is named were closely involved in the effort to marginalize, control, and indoctrinate Native Americans in Oregon.
Read MoreGeorge Fox University (GFU) has been partnering with local Newberg elementary and middle schools to connect college students with children in the community through the Little+Big Bruin program. GFU students spend a minimum of one hour per week during October, November, February, and March with their Little Bruin. After a few years on hiatus due to COVID-19, the program returned in full force this fall.
Read MoreCaitlin Corning is a central figure in the George Fox University (GFU) history community. She is the chair of the History and Politics Department, director of the GFU Archives and Museum collections, and is in charge of overseeing public history internships. Corning is also a committed person of faith who has a unique background in Protestant monasticism.
Read MoreDubbed the “Golden Age of Comics,” the World War II era in America produced the most iconic comic heroes like Captain America, Superman, Captain Marvel, Batman, and Wonder Woman to name a few; these were characters that solidified the superhero stereotype.
Read MoreBrian Abine comes from a village in rural Rwanda, but he lived in the slums of Rwanda's capital, Kigali, while he attended a private school. Alison Gamboa spent her childhood in the suburbs of the metropolis of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Alejandro Del Cid grew up in the bustling city of La Esperanza Intibucá high in the mountains of Honduras. Traveling thousands of miles from their home countries, these three students decided to attend George Fox University (GFU) in Newberg, Ore., immersing themselves in a foreign environment and culture.
Read MoreIt is a common belief in the Christian community that there are certain holidays that may be viewed as inherently evil. As a Christian college, George Fox University (GFU) has learned how to delicately balance such holiday celebrations in a way that not only allows people to have fun but also shows the love of Christ.
Read MoreA new club has hit the George Fox University (GFU) campus. The Lightsaber Dueling Club is new as of this year and is growing fast. Led by President Seth Baker, the club not only duels, but practices different styles of fighting.
Read MoreJani King employees haul out students’ food waste, vacuum hallways, remove hair and grime from showers, scrub toilets, mop bathroom floors, and unclog sinks. Inconspicuously and quietly, they keep George Fox University (GFU) functioning and tidy for its students and staff.
Read MoreLogan Russell is a well known student on the George Fox University (GFU) campus. Whether it's from seeing him help out with Student Activities, lead events, or even host the talent show, most students know of him. But why is Russell involved in Student Activities, and what makes him so passionate about what he does?
Read MoreWhile most people are aware that the problem of domestic violence exists, the scope of the problem may surprise many. According to the National Coalition of Domestic Violence (NCADV), 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced some form of intimate partner violence, and approximately 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner.
Read MoreOn Oct. 7, years and decades of simmering animosity in the Israeli controlled region of the Middle East blew up–again. The crisis that began this October follows a long and deeply fraught line of conflicts plaguing this region of the world for close to a century.
Read MoreDuring the summer of 2023, the Student Life department at George Fox University (GFU) announced to students that the Health and Counseling Center (HCC) would be changing its model for medical care. GFU decided to switch from providing its own private care to instead having the staff and practice of Providence Medical Group (PMG) provide care for students. GFU students will always remember the convenience and affordability of the past and now deceased HCC model. Before embracing a new model, we must look back and remember the life of our old friend, the bygone HCC model.
Read MoreAccording to Roserina Chipen, becoming an Act Six Scholar was something of a divine act by God. Chipen missed essay prompts and submitted components of her application passed the deadline; yet somehow, she was selected to be an Act Six scholar amidst a wide and competitive pool of applicants.
Read MoreGeorge Fox University (GFU) recently performed public baptisms for students on campus. Questions have arisen about whether this is an act driven by the Holy Spirit, or whether it is driven by a desire for publicity.
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