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George Fox University

University information
NameGeorge Fox University
Established1885
TypePrivate
Religious affiliationFriends
Endowment$16.1 million
PresidentRobin E. Baker
Faculty358
Under graduates1739
Post graduates1380
Other students272 degree completion
CityNewberg
StateOregon
CountryUSA
CampusSuburban, 108 acres
Former namesGeorge Fox College, Pacific College, Friends Pacific Academy
ColorsOld Gold, Navy Blue   
Athletic nicknameBruins (1890s - 1950s; 1970 - present)
Quakers (1950s - 1969)
MascotBruins (reinstated in 1970)
AffiliationsCouncil for Christian Colleges and Universities, Northwest Conference, NCAA Division III, Christian College Consortium
Websitewww.georgefox.edu

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George Fox University (GFU) is a Christian university of the liberal arts and sciences, and professional studies located in Newberg, Oregon, United States. Founded as a school for Quakers in 1885, the private school has more than 3,300 students combined between its main campus in Newberg and its centers in Portland, Salem, Redmond and Boise. Graduate studies include psychology, business, education, counseling, and seminary. George Fox has an endowment of over $20 million. The 108 acre (0.4 km2) main campus is located near downtown Newberg close to the junction of Oregon Route 99W and Oregon Route 219. George Fox competes athletically at the NCAA Division III in the Northwest Conference. Known as the Bruins, the school colors are navy blue and old gold.

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Christian University in Oregon Welcomes Palestinian-American Scholar and ... - PR Web (press release) Tweet this news
PR Web (press release)--Nasser Abufarha, whose company improves economic conditions for more than 1700 Palestinian farmers in the West Bank, speaks on -George Fox University- campus ... - Date : Tue, 11 Jan 2011 08:24:41 GMT+00:00
Children benefit from Operation Shoebox at GFU - Newberg Graphic Tweet this news
Newberg Graphic---George Fox University- students and Newberg Friends Church members put their shoeboxes to charitable use this year. In October and November, the Associated ... - Date : Sat, 08 Jan 2011 20:04:52 GMT+00:00
Christian University Hosts Current, Former Oregon Poet Laureates for Event to ... - American Banking News (press release) Tweet this news
American Banking News (press release)--Paulann Petersen, Lawson Inada among scheduled guests at -George Fox University's- “A Celebration of the Life and Poetry of William Stafford” on Jan. ... - Date : Thu, 30 Dec 2010 08:23:27 GMT+00:00
Willamette and George Fox Battle to 0-0 Tie through Two Overtimes - Salem-News.Com Tweet this news
Salem-News.Com--Willamette University and -George Fox University- played 90 minutes of regulation and two 10-minute overtime periods on their way to a 0-0 tie on Sunday, ... - Date : Mon, 18 Oct 2010 03:28:29 GMT+00:00
Skelly Named NWC Student-Athlete of the Week - Willamette University Athletics Tweet this news
Willamette University Athletics--Skelly scored twice against -George Fox University- on Saturday, Oct. 16. After leaving the game in the first half with an injury, Skelly returned to score ... - Date : Tue, 19 Oct 2010 20:24:18 GMT+00:00
A Greek tragedy, GFU style - Newberg Graphic Tweet this news
Newberg Graphic---George Fox University- students will break from tradition this fall to explore new ways of storytelling in the show “Ion.” “Ion” is a Greek tragedy by ... - Date : Tue, 12 Oct 2010 22:59:17 GMT+00:00
Volleyball Weekly Notebook - Pacific University Athletics Tweet this news
Pacific University Athletics--After playing a strong first set, the Boxers faltered in the final three sets to fall to -George Fox- in four sets, 21-25, 25-11, 27-25, 25-15. ... - Date : Tue, 12 Oct 2010 20:34:05 GMT+00:00
10-12 Community Briefs - Newberg Graphic Tweet this news
Newberg Graphic--New employees at -George Fox University- will kick off their employment with a luncheon given by the George Fox Auxiliary. The event will take place at noon ... - Date : Tue, 12 Oct 2010 23:18:50 GMT+00:00
arts & Leisure in Brief - Newberg Graphic Tweet this news
Newberg Graphic--The -George Fox University- symphonic band will perform in concert at 7:30 pm Thursday in Bauman Auditorium. Admission is free; doors will open at 7 pm The ... - Date : Tue, 12 Oct 2010 22:53:37 GMT+00:00
GFU forum a last chance to hear from area Republican candidates - Newberg Graphic Tweet this news
Newberg Graphic--Several candidates for local, county, state and federal office will gather at -George Fox University- next week for a last chance to interact with area voters ... - Date : Tue, 12 Oct 2010 22:38:23 GMT+00:00

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414 N. Meridian St. Newberg, OR 97132 12753 S.W. 68th Ave. Portland, OR 97223 4600 25th Avenue NE Salem, OR 97301 2248 SE College Loop Bldg 1 Redmond, OR 97756 1810 S. Eagle Road Meridian, ID 83642

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