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P r e s i d e n t ’s P r o l o g u e
I appreciate a group that meets in downtown
Portland one morning each month to talk and
pray together. What’s wonderful is that I can
attend and don’t have to say anything if I don’t
want to. For me, it is a restorative time to bask
for an hour and a half in the company of
approximately 40 Portland businessmen who
name the name of Jesus.
This week, someone from the high-tech
industry spoke on the parable Jesus told
(Luke 18) about the two men who went to the
temple to pray - one a Pharisee, the other a tax
collector. Jesus told the story to an audience
that included “some who were confident of
their own righteousness and looked down on
everybody else” (18:9). The Pharisee reminded
God about who he was: not like other people.
The Pharisee presented God with a list. Our
presenter pointed out that the greatest
danger of lists is that they are prepared by us –
so we tend to be sure the lists are created so
we can accomplish them.Then we can tell God
how good we are compared to others.
Deadline for Copy: Nov. 1
Celebrate Culture
In Search Of
A multicultural drama troupe from Los
Angeles, hereandnow, will visit during
George Fox’s annual Cultural Celebration
Week Oct. 31 through Nov. 4.The group,
comprised of Asian Americans, will
perform in chapel on Wednesday, Nov. 2,
and again that night at 7 p.m. in Bauman
Auditorium.The theme of the week is
“Living Your Culture Out Loud.” Included
in the festivities are a cultural fair Tuesday
from 3 to 5 p.m. on the Centennial Tower
lawn; “Taste of the World” dinners each
night in the Klages Dining Room; and
a jazz concert by Carmen Bradford at
7:30 p.m. Friday in Bauman Auditorium.
Do you have questions concerning
institutional research or assessment?
Jim Fleming (IT), with assistance from
Marie Craven (IT), collects all
information as it relates to institutional
research, and Gale Roid is responsible
for assessment data. For information on
these respective areas, contact Jim (ext.
2581), Marie (ext. 2215), or Gale (ext.
2755 or 360-601-2841).
Give Peace a Chance
“Peacemaking and Global Violence” is the
theme of George Fox’s annual John
Woolman Peacemaking Forum on Monday
and Tuesday, Nov. 7 – 8. Tom Getman,
director of Humanitarian Affairs and
International Relations for World Vision
International, will speak in Monday’s
chapel on “A Ministry of Works that
Transforms Lives.” He also will speak at
3:40 p.m. Monday in Ross 140 on
“Radical Hospitality: Christian Faithfulness
in the World” and at 7:30 p.m. in Hoover
104 on “The Intractable Conflicts:Why
We Can’t Give Up.” On Tuesday, Getman
will speak in various classes along with
Ron Mock (Political Science and Peace
Studies) and Mark Hatfield (Political
Science). Contact Lon Fendall (Center
for Peace and Justice) at ext. 2685 for
class scheduling information.
The group spent some time discussing how
we make up the lists we present to God,
helping him to understand that we are superior
to other believers. Our social structures
focus quickly on externals – titles, responsibilities, connections. Jesus, however, made it
clear that justification with God is an internal
matter of the heart. The tax collector knew he
was unacceptable as he was and Jesus said he
went home “justified before God.”
God’s love for us is beyond my understanding.
Jesus died for us while we were still sinners
(Romans 5:8). It is good to be reminded that
God loves me even when I become like the
Pharisee and make lists to check off my
performance.This was good news for me – and
I think for all of us.
Christmas Kickoff
President Dave Brandt and wife Melva
invite the George Fox community to join
them at a Christmas kickoff celebration
from 7 to 9 p.m.Tuesday, Nov. 29, at the
Portland Golf Club, 5900 S.W. Scholls
Ferry Road, in Portland.The event will
include live music, hors d’oeuvres and
desserts, and an exhibition featuring
student artists.The cost is $30 per person
and dress is evening casual. Because of
limited space, tickets must be purchased
online at christmas.georgefox.edu by
Wednesday, Nov. 23. For more
information, contact Ronecca Dockter
(Development) at ext. 2116.
All in the Family
All About Art
Adjunct professor Lori McLaughlin
(Visual Arts) will exhibit her recent
artwork through Nov. 17 in the Murdock
Learning Resource Center.The exhibit is
titled “Stories and Surroundings” and
includes paintings and mixed-media
collages.The pieces, inspired by
illustrations in Maurice Sendak’s children’s
literature, highlight the pleasure of
storytelling. A sub-exhibit, “Sky and
Earth,” was inspired by McLaughlin’s plane
travels. Future exhibits in the library
include John Bennett’s photography
class work (Nov. 17 to Dec. 1); Doug
Campbell’s 20th century art class work
(Dec. 1 to Jan. 13); Catharine Gellings’
paintings (Feb. 2 – 28); Tim Timmerman’s
student artwork (March 2– 21); and Gary
Buhler’s student drawings and mixed
media (April 3 – 21).
Bazaar Happening
Food, décor, jewelry, and folk art are
among the items that will be available at
George Fox’s annual holiday bazaar Friday
and Saturday, Nov. 4-5, in the Ron
Gregory Atrium.Twenty artisans will sell
their wares from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on
Friday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday.There is no admission charge.
Machinal Concludes
The final three-day run of George Fox
University Theatre’s play Machinal is set
for Oct. 27 – 29 in Wood-Mar Auditorium.
Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. each
night.The 1928 Broadway hit is a modern
parable that depicts one woman’s tragic
journey from isolation to murder.
Employees each receive one complimentary
ticket. Call the box office (ext. 3844) for
tickets or visit theatre.georgefox.edu
for more information.
More than 800 family members will be on
campus the weekend of Nov. 4 – 6 for the
25th annual Family Weekend. Events
include a dinner and jazz concert Friday
night, faculty lectures and workshops
Saturday morning, a performing arts
concert Saturday afternoon, and a closing
chapel service Sunday.
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COMINGS AND GOINGS
The Office of Marketing and
Communications welcomes
Janelle Townsend as a
graphic designer. Janelle
comes to George Fox from
Gillespie Graphics in
Wilsonville, where she was an art associate
the last two years. Janelle earned a bachelor’s
degree in elementary education from Friends
University in Wichita, Kan., and an associate of
applied science degree in visual communication
from Chemeketa Community College in Salem.
She lives in Newberg with her daughters,
Taylor and Kendall, and son Landon. Janelle
attends North Valley Friends Church.
Oct. 27
Oct. 30
Nov. 1
Nov. 2
Nov. 4
Virginia Pongratz (Financial Affairs) will
be retiring from George Fox on Oct. 31.
Virginia has worked at the university since
November of 1979.
Nov. 5
Nov. 6
ABOUT OUR PEOPLE
Office of Career Services (Bonnie Jerke,
Darren Noble, and Christee Wise) hosted
a special meeting of Oregon Liberal Arts
Placement Consortium members on Sept. 30.
OLAPC consists of career professionals from
nine Oregon small colleges and universities
planning the annual spring jobs and graduate
school fair scheduled for April 6, 2006.
Robert Simpson was hired
to be an assistant professor
and clinical director of the
school psychology program at
the Portland Center. Robert
has worked as a school
psychologist in the San Francisco Bay Area;
in Eugene, Ore.; and, for the past four years,
at a large urban high school in Long Beach,
Calif. He has taught education classes for
Chapman University and supervised school
psychology students at the University of
Oregon and at various California universities.
Robert earned a doctorate in clinical
psychology from California School of
Professional Psychology in San Francisco and
a master’s degree in school psychology from
San Jose State University. He and his wife,
Joan, live in Tigard, within 20 miles of their
three adult children – two of whom are
elementary education teachers. He and Joan
attend Tigard Covenant Church.
Gary Adams (Education) had a chapter,
“Planning Practices that Optimize Curriculum
Access,” published in Teaching Adolescents with
Disabilities:Accessing the General Education
Curriculum. His co-author was B. Keith Lenz
of the University of Kansas.
Gary Railsback (Education) presented
research data at a conference for the North
American Professors of Christian Education
(napce.org) in Rochester, Minn., Oct. 20 – 22.
The title of his presentation was “Evangelical
College Students at Secular Campuses:What
Happens to Their Faith and Moral Beliefs?”
Suzanne Harrison joins the
School of Education full time
as an assistant professor of
education and co-director of
the Redmond campus. Since
January, she has worked half
time for the university. She was employed
from 2000 to 2004 as principal of Evergreen
Elementary School in Redmond, Ore. Before
that, Suzanne was an assistant professor and
director of student teaching in the teacher
education program at Gonzaga University in
Spokane,Wash., from 1995 to 2000. Suzanne
earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in
special education from Central Washington
University and a doctor of philosophy in
educational leadership degree from Gonzaga
in 1996. Suzanne and her husband, Gene, live
in Redmond and have two children. She attends
Metolius Friends Church in Metolius, Ore.
CALENDAR
Monday, Oct. 24
Newberg Chapel
Amy Johnson Frykholm, 10:40 a.m.
Amy Johnson Frykholm
Hoover 104, 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 25
All-Employee Lunch, Noon
Wednesday, Oct. 26
Newberg Chapel
David Gushee, 10:40 a.m.
Don Asher Seminar
on Graduate School Admissions
EHS 102, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 27
Fall Theatre Production: Machinal
Wood-Mar Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 28
Fall Theatre Production: Machinal
Wood-Mar Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 29
Alumni Board Meeting
Cap and Gown Room, 8:30 a.m.
Women’s Soccer vs. Pacific
Morse Soccer Field, 11 a.m.
Sue O’Donnell (Psychology) presented a
workshop, “Teaching Critical Thinking in
Introductory Psychology,” at the Engaging
Minds: Best Practices in Teaching Critical
Thinking Across the Psychology Curriculum
Conference in Atlanta Sept. 30 through Oct. 1.
Her co-presenter was Alisha Francis from
St. Louis University.
Monday, Oct. 31
Newberg Chapel
Cultural Celebration Week, 10:40 a.m.
Tom Head (Economics) wrote a letter on
Oregon’s death with dignity law that was read
on National Public Radio’s “All Things
Considered” program. Commenting on a
story NPR aired referring to the law as
“assisted suicide,” Head said, “NPR’s failure to
name the law accurately is poor coverage and
is an error that keeps the general public from
understanding the law better.”
IN THE FAMILY
Rick Muthiah (Student Life) and wife,
Beth, welcomed a son, Malachi Hosley, on
Sept. 30, at Providence St.Vincent Medical
Center in Portland. Malachi weighed 7
pounds, 10 ounces and measured 20 1/4
inches in length. He joins older brothers
Caleb (4) and Corban (2).
BIRTHDAYS
Oct. 24 Ryan Dougherty
Oct. 25 Beth Schafer
Oct. 26 Linda Sartwell
Lora Froescher
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Bruce Arnold
Darren Noble
Dave Johnstone
Gloria Foltz
Melissa Bullock
Tom Head
John Stewart
Jared Ocker
Kathryn Mayhew
Karen Straube (Library) moderated
a Web maintenance forum at the Northwest
Innovative User’s Group Meeting at the
University of Portland Oct. 20.The topics
covered included the style sheets, design,
and options for libraries’ online catalogs.
This week, she is in Monterey, Calif., for the
Internet Librarian 2005 Conference Oct. 22 – 26.
IN THE NEWS
The undergraduate
Department of Psychology
welcomes Kristina Kays as
an assistant professor of
psychology. She’s maintained
a private clinical psychology
practice in Clackamas since 1997, specializing
in grief and loss, adult anxiety and
depression, and adolescent girls and their
families. From 1990 to 1997, she worked
with families and adolescents while at
Sundstrom and Associates in Clackamas and
Agape Youth and Family Ministries in
Milwaukie. Kristina received a doctorate in
clinical psychology from George Fox in 1994,
a master’s degree in the same field from
Western Conservative Baptist Seminary in
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1990, and a bachelor’s degree in psychology
from George Fox in 1987. She lives in West
Linn with her husband, Robert, and their
children David, Erin, and Megan.The family
attends SouthLake Church in West Linn.
Men’s Soccer vs. Pacific
Morse Soccer Field, 1:30 p.m.
Volleyball vs. Pacific
Wheeler Sports Center, 7 p.m.
Fall Theatre Production: Machinal
Wood-Mar Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 1
Faculty Lunch, Noon
Cultural Fair
Centennial Tower Lawn, 3-5 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 2
Newberg Chapel
hereandnow Theatre Company, 10:40 a.m.
hereandnow Theatre Company
Bauman Auditorium, 7 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 4
Family Weekend
Newberg Campus
Holiday Bazaar
Ron Gregory Atrium, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Faculty Research Forum
Hoover 104, 10:40 a.m.
Jazz Concert
Bauman Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 5
Family Weekend
Newberg Campus
Holiday Bazaar
Ron Gregory Atrium, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Large Ensemble Concert
Bauman Auditorium, 4 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 6
Family Weekend Chapel
Bauman Auditorium, 10 a.m.
Newberg | Portland | Boise | Salem • Oct. 24, 2005