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VOL. XXXII, NO. 1 JANUARY 2002 Blueprint for Diversity is making intentional efforts to become a more racially and ethnically diverse community

Ginean Lewis (right), a George Fox graduate who now serves as an admission counselor for her alma mater, visits with students attending a multicultural reception that is part of the University’s ori- entation activities each fall. The reception is just one of the ways George Fox is reaching out to students of color. ANITA CIRULIS ANITA

s one of two black female stu- and Ethnic Diversity. The Blueprint’s who are different from you. Seventy per- lege she applied to. dents on the George Fox Newberg main points address the recruitment and cent of those entering the job market by “I asked the Lord what he wanted me Acampus in 1988, Ginean Lewis retention of racially, culturally, and eth- 2008 will be women and people of color. to do,” she says. “I knew this is where he occasionally found herself answering nically diverse students, faculty, and You’re going to be working with people wanted me.” awkward questions: staff, as well as the creation of a curricu- very different from you. “Did you come here to play basket- lum that cultivates awareness of issues of “That’s how heaven’s going to be,” The Northwest Challenge ball?” race, culture, and gender. says Dixon. “People of all nations and George Fox traditionally draws most of “No.” tribes. Why can’t we experience a little its students from the pale-skinned north- “Are you here on a music scholar- A Biblical Mandate of that on earth?” west corner of the United States. The ship?” George Fox President David Brandt minority population in has dou- “No. Have you heard me sing?” says George Fox is not seeking diversity White, but Welcoming bled in the last decade, but is still small. “How often do you wash your hair?” for diversity’s sake. Ginean Lewis first considered attend- The 2000 census identified 85 percent Some reached out to touch her hair. At “There’s a biblical mandate that drives ing George Fox because she sought a of Oregonians as white. GFU’s under- times, she felt like a campus case study. me to the Blueprint,” he says. He points Christian college in the Northwest — a graduate student body this year includes Today, Lewis works as an admission to Galatians 3:28: “There is neither Jew region that dazzled her with its green about 7 percent racially diverse students counselor, recruiting students of all col- nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor natural beauty on a trip up from her and 4 percent international students. ors to the same campus community. female, for you are all one in Christ Pomona, Calif., home. Like George Fox, most universities in George Fox still isn’t as diverse as many Jesus.” A teen active in track, student govern- Oregon and Washington struggle with wish, but there’s a consensus that things “As an institution with a Quaker histo- ment, and modeling, she was drawn by diversity issues. President Brandt are improving. ry, the Blueprint fits us,” says Andrea the friendliness of the people she met at acknowledges that the lack of diversity in Cook, vice president for enrollment ser- George Fox. She felt especially wel- the region “makes it a little harder” to Making the George Fox experience vices. “We haven’t arrived, but our goal comed on her campus visit when she recruit racially diverse students, “but not more inviting for students of color like is to be a mosaic of people. We should joined her student hosts on a late-night less important.” Lewis and enriching the culture of the reflect the kingdom of God.” toilet-paper raid on another student res- campus community are two of the main Daryl Dixon, director of multicultural idence. Recruiting Diversity reasons George Fox is taking intentional services, says a racially and ethnically After growing up in Southern Califor- Vice President for Enrollment Ser- steps to increase its racial and ethnic diverse campus enhances the educational nia — where people of color outnumber vices Andrea Cook is using Blueprint diversity. process and prepares students for their whites — Lewis had concerns about the recommendations in her office’s stu- To accomplish its goals, the Universi- futures. lack of diversity she saw on the Newberg dent recruitment efforts. Among the ty has begun implementation of a strate- “This is an environment of learning,” campus. But when the time came to make gic plan called the Blueprint for Racial he says, “a place you learn about people a decision, George Fox was the only col- see Blueprint,page 3 Vol 32 No 1 1/15/02 3:09 PM Page 2

2 Athletic training ASweet Deal program earns Author and futurist Leonard Sweet joins George Fox as a visiting professor

accreditation uthor, historian, and futurist at Drew. Previously, Sweet served 11 eorge Fox University gained accredita- Leonard Sweet has a new years as president and professor of Gtion for its athletic training program in Adescriptor for his book cov- church history at United Theological Oct. 2001, making it just one of three col- ers: Distinguished Visiting Professor Seminary (Dayton, Ohio). leges in Oregon — and just one of seven at George Fox University. Sweet is the author of 21 books, Christian colleges nationally — to offer an The affiliation with the Newberg- more than 100 articles, and more than accredited undergraduate program leading to based University and its Portland- 500 published sermons. He and his certification as an athletic trainer. based seminary was announced by wife, Elizabeth, have partnered with The accreditation is especially important President David Brandt in January. Group Publishing to produce the Web- given upcoming changes in the requirements Sweet is the author of the trilogy based preaching resource Preaching- for certification. of books SoulTsunami, AquaChurch, Plus.com. Upcoming books by Sweet In many states, including Oregon, athletic and SoulSalsa,written as third-mil- include “A” is for Abductive: The trainers must be certified by the National lennium resources to help leaders Language of the Emerging Church Athletic Trainers Association (NATA). Since the come to terms with contemporary (with Brian McLaren); Forget the mid-1980s, George Fox has offered an postmodern culture. Each has its own Vision Thing: Play It by Ear; Are You internship program that prepares athletic Web site and multimedia compo- NUTS? Let Jesus Drive You Crazy; training students for the NATA exams. That nents, some of which have received The Jesus Meme; and Giving Blood: organization, however, is phasing out the national awards and one Grammy The Art and Craft of Abductive internship route leading to certification. After 2003, students will be allowed to nomination. George Fox University that will be open Preaching. take the NATA exam only if they have gradu- Working with George Fox Evangeli- to the public. His March 22 presentation Sweet has held several leadership ated from an accredited athletic training pro- cal Seminary, Sweet will bring leader- will focus on postmodern evangelism, positions in the United Methodist Church gram. Others wanting to be certified will be ship to its Doctor of Ministry Program in while his May 16 visit to campus will and has spoken at numerous jurisdiction- required to pursue a graduate degree. a variety of ways. He will teach one of examine alternative leadership styles. al and conferences, including the 1996 Work toward accreditation at George Fox the courses for each of the doctoral Further details still are being determined. World Methodist Congress in Brazil. He goes back several years, according to Dale cohorts and will facilitate at least one In addition, Sweet will serve as a con- is a consultant to many denominational Isaak, head athletic trainer and an assistant retreat — or “advance,” as he prefers to sultant to the University and President leaders and agencies, and is a frequent professor of health and human performance. call it — for each group. He will also Brandt several days a year. speaker at national conferences, state The past two years since the GFU program engage a select group of Doctor of Min- Sweet is currently affiliated with conventions, pastors’ schools, and was given candidacy status were particularly istry Program students in a mentoring Drew University (Madison, N.J.) as the retreats. rigorous, he says, but the University had the relationship that emphasizes postmodern E. Stanley Jones Professor of Evange- Sweet has a master of divinity degree advantage of having a well-established acad- church leadership and that is electronic, lism. Prior to this position, he served five from Colgate Rochester Divinity School emic and clinical program. participatory, and experiential. years as vice president of academic and a Ph.D. from the University of Sweet will also present seminars at affairs and dean of the theological school Rochester.

LIFE STAFF Editor Anita Cirulis Contributing Writers Blair Cash Anita Cirulis Rob Felton John Fortmeyer Community With Diversity Janet Goetze eorge Fox University, over many years, has been in kinds of diversity. The apostle Paul suggests in Galatians Barry Hubbell Gthe business of community formation. 3:28 that “In Christ’s family there can be no division into Photographers It always has been important for George Fox people to Jew and non-Jew, slave and free, male and female. Among Anita Cirulis know and support one another. We continue to be a place us you are all equal (The Message).” Race, gender, and Joel Davis John Fortmeyer where people matter, where there is strong identity of socioeconomic status are not to Craig Strong employees and students with the institution, and where we divide us. Chijo Takeda care deeply for one another. Community is important to Our culture, it seems, has at Designer provide the security of a sense of belonging, which we all times promoted “diversity for Colin Miller need and want. diversity’s sake.” George Fox Especially in recent years, the American culture has University is committed to form- George Fox University LIFE (USPS 859- emphasized the importance of individuals and the diversi- ing Christian community within 820) is published four times a year by George Fox University, 414 North Meridi- ty among us. Each person is a unique creation of God, and biblically defined diversity. Not an Street, Newberg, Oregon, 97132- our individual characteristics are important. We used to all behaviors are acceptable to be 2697, USA. Periodicals postage paid at take pride in the American “melting pot.” We now realize practiced within the George Fox Newberg, Oregon. Postmaster: Send that, as a result, we have sometimes not heard voices that community, but all persons are to address changes to LIFE, George Fox need to be heard. Voices that are not dominant tend not to President be valued as God values them. University, 414 N. Meridian St. #6069, be heard. David Brandt Our Blueprint for Diversity, Newberg, OR 97132-2697. Is it possible to have both community and diversity? reported in this issue of Life, is a new step in seeking bib- Please send letters, alumni news, and Individuals need to be part of a community – and also to be lical diversity throughout the University. This document address changes to LIFE, George Fox recognized for their special contributions. At times, it is makes the statement that we are committed to work specif- University, 414 N. Meridian St. #6069, important that small groups speak and be heard as unique ically on racial and ethnic diversity. Newberg, OR 97132-2697. Phone: 503-554-2126. Use our voices in a larger community. Our nation has a rather dismal record of race relations. Web site: www.georgefox.edu/alumni, Can we “have it all?” The Christian church also has not fared well in this regard. and click “Staying in Touch.” When people think of community, it is usually defined We continue to find that people of different races and eth- E-mail: [email protected]. as a smaller, homogeneous group. Churches, universities, nicities do not worship together. and clubs often have achieved strong community because While the Blueprint is not a total or quick fix, I am com- GEORGE FOX UNIVERSITY the members are a lot alike. mitted to working with this document and seek to better ADMINISTRATION I believe homogeneity is a “cheap” way to achieve com- reflect Jesus’ call for community with appropriate diversi- President munity. Our commitment to Christ demands a higher and ty at George Fox University. H. David Brandt different approach to community than merely being simi- Vice President for Academic Affairs lar. Jesus said he would draw all persons to him. Jesus is Robin E. Baker the “glue” which bonds us as a community. Vice President for Advancement The Scriptures call us to form community out of certain Dana L. Miller Vice President for Enrollment Services Andrea P. Cook Vice President for Financial Affairs G. Michael Goins Vice President for Student Life Bradley A. Lau Executive Assistant to the President Barry A. Hubbell Vol 32 No 1 1/15/02 3:09 PM Page 3

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University’s initiatives: “Those girls became my family. I had holidays at their • Reaching out to elementary and middle schools with racial- houses. I ate like I did at home.” ly and ethnically diverse populations, encouraging students to Lewis said she was able to be herself with her new friends. consider college — and George Fox in particular — as an “When I went to Idaho (to her white friend’s home) for the option for their future; holidays, they didn’t see all of me. •Participating in college and “This year, freshmen are ready Our holidays and family gather- Boise Center career fairs in racially and ethni- ings are very different: what we cally diverse areas; to talk about the issues. I’m watch (on television), what we offers Idaho •Teaming up with alumni, encouraged by the conversa- eat.” churches, and organizations that Her old friends noticed a commencement, can identify racially and ethni- tions I’m having. We’ve got change. Her roommate told her she cally diverse prospective stu- some high-quality students of was different when she was with new major dents; her black friends. eorge Fox University’s Boise Center is • Finding ways to better use the color in this freshman class. “I told her, ‘It’s a side you offering more options to adult learners University’s financial resources The key is keeping them. haven’t been privileged to see.’” G in Idaho and eastern Oregon. to attract racially and ethnically We’ve got some work to do.” The University held its first Idaho com- diverse students; and Teaching mencement for graduates of the Boise Center •Providing college preparatory — Daryl Dixon, Director of Multicultural Services, Understanding George Fox University on Nov. 10. Previously, students had to travel programs for racially and ethni- Those who have been at George to Newberg to formally receive their degrees. cally diverse students. Fox for several years say the com- While they will still have that choice, the munity is becoming more understanding of diverse cultures. option of participating in a local ceremony Attracting Faculty and Staff of Color “I got a lot of ignorant questions then,” says Lewis. “I don’t allows more family and friends to attend. Increasing George Fox University’s number of racially think they’re being asked now.” George Fox President David Brandt gave diverse students is not just a matter of recruitment programs. As director of multicultural services, Dixon and a part-time the commencement address and presented “You’ve got to have people (of color) to recruit people (of multicultural advisor work to support racially and ethnically diplomas to 36 graduates. They join 230 color),” says Cook. “It becomes a real challenge. We must diverse students and build understanding of diversity issues other students who have earned degrees create an environment that’s welcoming.” among students, faculty, and staff. through the Boise Center. A key part of providing a welcoming environment is pro- During their orientation — which bore the theme “Created Also in November, the Boise Center held viding role models who share a student’s racial or ethnic back- for Community, Designed with Diversity” — all freshmen its first class for a degree-completion pro- ground. The Blueprint addresses strategies for attracting and read The Color of Water, the autobiography of biracial author gram leading to a bachelor of science in retaining faculty and staff of color. Recommendations include: James McBride. management and business information sys- •Providing the University’s search committees with guide- “This year, freshmen are ready to talk about the issues,” tems (MBIS). While the MBIS major has been lines for achieving faculty diversity; says Dixon. “I’m encouraged by the conversations I’m having. offered through the University’s Portland Cen- • Making deliberate efforts to seek staff candidates from more We’ve got some high-quality students of color in this freshman ter since 1998, this is the first time the pro- diverse networks — such as racially diverse churches, the class. The key is keeping them. We’ve got some work to do.” gram has been available in Idaho. Urban League, the Siletz Tribe, and the Oregon Council for Part of the work will be done by the numerous organiza- Offered in a cohort model over the course Hispanic Advancement; and tions and events sponsored on campus to encourage cross-cul- of 68 weeks, the MBIS program is designed •Providing ongoing education for staff and faculty to increase tural understanding. Seminars, workshops, lectures, and pre- for adult learners who need to complete their understanding of racial diversity issues. sentations are held throughout the year. college degree, aspire to positions in man- agement, and want to effectively use com- Special emphasis is given during the campus’s multicultur- puters within their areas of responsibility. Fighting to Stay Independent al week and the Northwest Racial Reconciliation Conference. Serving as advisors for the program are In her first year at George Fox, Lewis developed friendships An African-American alumni group provides support to a technology representatives from Preco Elec- with her classmates and dorm floor mates. One of her classes newly created African-American student group. A multicultur- tronics, the Idaho Department of Labor, Adec- became an informal support group, meeting frequently for al student club also holds events. co Technical, and Hewlett-Packard Inc. meals. A friend took her home to Idaho for a holiday. “I’m impressed by what we are doing,” says Dixon, “but I The MBIS program is the third academic But she didn’t want to get too comfortable. don’t have a false vision of what we’re going to be. It’s not program offered through the Boise Center. Also “I’m very confident in who I am,” she says. “I’m not easily going to be like Southern California.” available are another degree-completion pro- influenced by peers. I wasn’t trying to fit in. I told myself, ‘I’m Lewis says it must be a community-wide effort. gram leading to a bachelor’s degree in man- going to be me. I’m not going to be shaped. I’m going to “I can’t do it,” she says. “Daryl Dixon can’t do it. The peo- agement and organizational leadership, and a shape.’I had a different music style … different humor. I fought ple who are white can’t do it. graduate program that culminates in a master to stay independent.” “It has to be a heart passion from the president to the librar- of arts degree in organizational leadership. She made an intentional effort to integrate her racial her- ian to the coaches to the staff. It’s different now. More people itage into her academic work. are willing to make a stand. More people are willing to carry “If I had to do a report,” she says. “I did it on a black per- that torch.” son. I tried to bring some angle of culture into it.” — Rob Felton

Seeing Yourself in the Curriculum President Brandt notes that George Fox can recruit racially and ethnically diverse students, faculty, and staff, but the deci- M.A.T. replaces secondary education major sion to join the community is made by the individual, not the University. secondary education major that can be com- mentary or secondary — to secure a master’s “The curriculum we have much more control over,” says Apleted in four years is a thing of the past at degree within their first six years of teaching. Brandt. George Fox University — and most other private “So it is to their benefit, if they are a career Brandt favors a true integration of the curriculum as and public colleges and universities in Oregon. teacher, to get it done on the ‘front end,’” says Scot opposed to an “add-a-course” approach to multiculturalism. “The trend is that, for secondary education, more Headley, GFU’s associate professor of education. “We intend to engage the entire faculty in making sure the people are doing an undergraduate major in their In recent years, George Fox experienced a curriculum is honest and complete,” he says. “That may content area, and then a fifth year that is almost decrease in the number of students enrolled in its include offering a special course, but we don’t want to go there entirely teacher preparation,” says Linda Samek, secondary education major, which required each first.” deputy director for the state Teacher Standards and student to declare a specific academic area as a George Fox currently offers various courses on cultural and Practices Commission. teaching specialty. The result, Headley said, was a racial diversity-related topics, and is considering creating a That’s true at George Fox as well, where begin- “super major,” requiring 30 hours of content in a diversity course that would be included in the general educa- ning this past fall, students planning to teach at the particular discipline and 30 additional hours in tion courses required for all students. high school level now must earn a bachelor’s teacher education itself. Such efforts are important, says Martha Iancu, director of degree in a nonteaching major, such as biology or Part of the frustration facing students, he says, the English Language Institute. Students want to see them- history, and then continue on to receive a master of was that their academic advisors were telling them selves in the curriculum, she says. arts in teaching. 30 hours wasn’t enough preparation in their chosen “How can we broaden the curriculum to make it related to Samek, a former George Fox faculty member, secondary-level teaching discipline — but to go Native Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans, and says the fifth-year route “is not yet the rule here in beyond that was to invite academic overload others?” she asks. “How can we make it related to the chal- Oregon, but it is a trend. And the rest of the nation because of the other demands of the teacher educa- lenges they face as a minority in a majority world?” is way behind us.” tion program. The trend can be traced back to the 1980s, when “In the last couple of years,” Headley says, “we “You’re Different Around Your Black Friends.” a landmark federal report on education titled “A in the teacher education program realized students In Ginean Lewis’ junior year, the number of black George Nation at Risk” was issued. That was followed by a were being correctly advised, but that we were in Fox students increased. Lewis said she connected immediately similar report recommending teacher preparation the minority of schools still trying to prepare teach- with five of the women. become a five-year enterprise. ers in a four-year program.” In response, Oregon legislative leaders began By that time, George Fox offered a well-estab- lobbying for fifth-year programs. They also passed lished master of arts in teaching degree, so it made a state law that requires all teachers — whether ele- sense to focus students’ attention on that program. Vol 32 No 1 1/15/02 3:09 PM Page 4

4 ANewView of the World A George Fox student gets a different perspective while studying in Egypt

hen Matt Gerber went to the Middle East this past fall, he Left: Matt on a rooftop Wknew he would be an ambas- in front of the Damas- sador, of sorts, to people who might have cus, Syria, skyline dur- ing a learning tour to questions about his homeland. Jordan, Syria, and What he couldn’t have predicted was Turkey. A planned Israel that within weeks, events back home in trip was cancelled for America would make that role all the safety reasons. “We felt pretty safe,” Matt more timely. says, “but some of our “As far as residents here in Cairo, parents were really Egypt, are concerned, I am a novelty: an nervous.” An impromp- American Christian living in the heart of tu visit to Israel and Palestine later in the a staunchly Islamic state,” the George semester was also cut Fox University junior wrote in an opin- short, Matt says, due ion piece featured in The Oregonian to a string of suicide newspaper Oct. 22. bombings in the city An international business major from during their stay. La Grande, Ore., Gerber was one of four George Fox students who spent the fall on New York and Washington, D.C., exploring the Middle East in a Cairo- started America’s war on terrorism, the based program of the Council for Christ- program became all the more significant ian Colleges and Universities. The pro- for Gerber and the other Americans. gram aims to help students better relate In his commentary, Gerber wrote that to Islamic culture — and also to better he was “confronted daily with a bitter- understand their own place in a troubled sweet contrast of warmth toward me per- world. sonally and animosity toward my coun- Never have those objectives been try.” In taxis, cafes, and on the street, he more relevant. When the Sept. 11 attacks was constantly asked for a rationale behind the actions of the U.S. govern- Below: Matt and fellow George Fox student and CCCU Middle East pro- ment. He told how a restaurant manager gram participant, junior Christy in Cairo, with tears in his eyes, had asked Russo, with friends at the entrance how Gerber could let his nation intervene to a Coptic church they visited. so forcefully in Mideast affairs. “I went into that restaurant looking for some lunch and came out with a new per- spective,” Gerber wrote. “As much as I would prefer to distance myself from the GERBER MATT PHOTOS COURTESY iron fist of U.S. military action in cir- the students traveled extensively within Above: Matt with his apartment cumstances I do not condone, I must take Egypt and the Sinai Peninsula, as well as “boab,” Hussein. “A boab is like a doorman with various domestic responsibility for the fact that I, too, am through Jordan, Israel, Palestine, Syria, duties,” Matt says. “Hussein was too held accountable for the actions of my and Turkey. old and arthritic to do much, but he government, not just politicians.” “The point that troubled me most was was good at shooing away feral cats Middle East program participants the extreme degree of poverty I wit- and mischievous children.” Below: Matt and senior Jacob study the Arabic language and attend nessed,” said Gerber. “Mother Theresa Kuntz, another program participant multidisciplinary seminars about the drew the world’s attentions to the sick from George Fox, at the top of a region’s culture, history, politics, eco- and famished of Calcutta (India), but minaret, a tall, spirelike structure nomics, and religion. In the fall of 2001, there are many living in similar condi- that is part of an Islamic mosque. tions just outside of Cairo. I was dis- turbed, and often wrestled with the reali- ty of God’s grace in the lives of these people.” In his commentary, Gerber cited edu- cation as an important part of promoting international peace and understanding. “Increasing our knowledge of foreign affairs, and asking critical questions about personal and national roles, partic- in Israel at the time, than as a response to ularly in this time of conflict, is part of concern from parents back home about the only possible solution to ebb the tide their sons or daughters being in that of increasing hostility between regions region at all. Whatever form they take, and peoples of the world,” he wrote. Gerber sees great value in overseas study The academic portion of last fall’s programs. study program was altered after Sept. 11 “I feel George Fox University would by the cancellation of a two-week study be doing a great justice to its students to tour in Israel. According to Gerber, this require a semester of cross-cultural had less to do with the level of violence learning of all undergraduates,” he said. Hoping to someday work in medical Above: Part of the CCCU’s Middle East program missions as a surgeon, Gerber greatly involves getting involved in service. “Several orga- nizations were informed of our interest in serving enjoyed shadowing an accomplished them, but it was up to us to initiate contact and physician in Cairo. His future plans arrange our schedules to come and work,” Matt might also include graduate studies in says. Among his opportunities was a weekly visit linguistics or a return to the Middle to the Shams-el Berr Society for Blind and Handi- capped Children in Cairo, where he worked with East. Peter (left) and Ayd. Peter has cataracts, a cur- “The greatest thing I am taking away able condition, but there is no money for the sur- from this semester in the Middle East is gical procedure. “It seemed that all the children the understanding that it is not necessary were getting medication, but none I knew of were getting any sort of surgical attention,” Matt says. to disprove the faith of others in order to “Peter could still actually see a little bit, so he was validate my own beliefs,” said Gerber. “I considered one of the lucky ones.” may not agree with the institution of Right: An opportunity to serve that felt more Islam, but that in no way gives me the close to home was with an Egyptian boy scout troop, led by Matt’s friend, Ramez (left). Along right to judge Muslims, nor love them with guest-speaking, Matt helped out with activi- any less.” ties, crafts, and games. — John Fortmeyer Vol 32 No 1 1/15/02 3:09 PM Page 5

5 Classroom Skills Focus Aid Work A George Fox professor seeks to improve the lives of others, this time in Afghanistan

He has developed a graduate business course, “Leadership and the Human Side of Enterprise,” in which he emphasizes the ser- vant leadership model he believes Jesus out- Psychology lined in Matthew, Chapter 23: “The professor returns greatest among you from Russia as will be your servant. All who exalt them- Fulbright Scholar selves will be humbled, eorge Fox University is lending its fac- and all who humble Gulty to the world — benefiting the host themselves will be nations, and at the same time impacting the exalted.” University. With the return home of GFU’s third Ful- Essig’s syllabus bright scholar, academic vice president Robin Essig’s syllabus Baker says the benefits run both ways: includes “Leadership Is “We’re lending them our professors, but our an Art” by Max faculty are also coming back with important

JOEL DAVIS / THE OREGONIAN / JOEL DAVIS DePree, “The Servant experiences that should impact the way they teach and talk about issues.” Bill Essig, vice president of Northwest Medical Teams, recently returned from Afghanistan. as Leader” by Robert Essig also teaches business courses at George Fox University’s Portland Center. K. Greenleaf and case His assessment follows the return to New- studies from Southwest berg of associate professor of psychology The Oregonian, ©2001 Oregonian Pub- said. “I became a Christian.” Airlines, a successful company with Chris Koch, who spent three months this fall lishing Co. All rights reserved. Reprinted At the same time, Essig was disturbed egalitarian management and few labor in Russia — briefly experiencing media with permission. by the differences between the haves and problems. exposure there as a representative of the The following story ran on Thursday, have-nots he had seen in his travels. One of Essig’s class handouts outlines United States. Nov. 22. “I decided I wanted to address some a leader as one who fosters collaboration, Soon after Sept. 11, Koch was interviewed of the needs that I saw all around me,” he strengthens others, sets an example, by Russian television for his perspectives, as ill Essig is a versatile man who said. experiments with new processes and cel- an American, on the terrorist attack on the moves from college classroom to He found the moral imperative to ebrates accomplishments. United States. “I found myself in a role almost like an ambassador,” says Koch. relief agency office to refugee respond to people in need through Jesus’ Brendon Connelly, who recently com- B Koch was in the Siberian city of Omsk, camps in Central Asia. words in the Gospel of John’s 10th chap- pleted requirements for his master’s where he spent time at Omsk State Peda- But each job — assistant professor in ter: “I came that they may have life, and degree, said Essig showed students that gogical University, Omsk State Medical Acad- George Fox University’s business depart- have it abundantly.” even when hard management decisions emy, and Omsk College. He worked on eight ment and vice president of international That isn’t a promise for the hereafter, must be made, “there’s a more humane research projects focusing on cross-cultural programs for Tigard-based Northwest Essig said, but one for today in which way than the top-down, command-and- examinations of attention, on nonverbal intel- Medical Teams — brings something “people are enabled to take greater con- control system.” ligence, and on problem solving. important to the other, Essig said. trol over their lives, their futures, and During classroom breaks, Essig has “The Fulbright gives you the ability to take Teaching forces him to examine how their environments.” continued to visit foreign fields. He was on multiple perspectives,” says Koch. “It he does his work, and international aid For five years, he worked with the a consultant to Mercy Corps in 1995 and immerses you in another culture and another gives him opportunities to improve the Travelers Open Door agency, coordinat- 1996. way of thinking, and a new understanding of lives of others as he hones the skills he ing teams operating social welfare and World Vision, a California-based how you approach problems.” teaches, the West Linn resident said. rehabilitation programs in India, relief and redevelopment agency, sent Koch follows Sharon Linzey, professor of He finished the academic term at the Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Egypt and him in the summer of 1997 to Azerbaijan sociology, as a Fulbright professor. Linzey university’s Tigard campus early this Greece. and in the summer of 1998 to Albania was in China during the last school year. She month while preparing for his second trip and Kosovo. taught at Renmin University in Beijing, China. in a month to Central Asia to aid Afghan On to Bangkok He helped Northwest Medical Teams Before joining the George Fox faculty, she refugees whose bleak living conditions He moved in 1980 to Bangkok, Thai- reorganize its management structure had taught in both Russia and Japan through are made worse by the current conflict. land, and started medical and redevelop- from October 1999 to May 2000. Then Fulbright programs. He left Sunday for Uzbekistan to ment programs for Southeast Asian he joined the Tigard-based agency, cut- George Fox’s first Fulbright scholar was coordinate work with other agencies refugees with Seattle-based World Con- ting back to half-time at George Fox. Martha Iancu, associate professor of English assisting people hit by four years of cern. Four years later, he became World “Bill is a versatile guy,” Head said. as a second language. She spent 1992-93 in drought and more then 20 years of war in Concern’s director for West Africa and “He’s energetic. He wants to do work Galati, Romania, where she had earlier Afghanistan. Kenya. that is meaningful and useful for the received two other Fulbright grants while teaching at other institutions. He also hopes to connect with three He was vice president for internation- world. It’s hard to hold him down.” It’s not necessarily unusual for a small Northwest Medical Team volunteers al programs with Portland-based Mercy He is also a perfectionist who will university to have Fulbright scholars back-to- scheduled to depart on Friday for Tajik- Corps International from 1988 to 1995, work too many hours if she doesn’t con- back, say Fulbright officials, “But having a istan. The group will travel into adding Eastern Europe and Central vince him to relax occasionally, said his Fulbright scholar at all testifies to the excel- Afghanistan to work with refugees, he America to the list of regions where he’s wife, Laurie Essig. lence of the individual faculty selected,” says said, and other teams will follow through worked. “Over the years, I’ve tried to slow him Judy Pehrson of the Fulbright office in Wash- the winter. By the mid-’90s, Essig and his wife, down, but that’s his work ethic,” she said. ington, D.C. Essig, who was raised in Berea, Ohio, Laurie, a Southern California native he Her husband is in a volatile part of the The Fulbright program is named after its south of Cleveland, has been on the move met in Sri Lanka, had three growing world for the next month, and their mid- creator, the late Sen. J. William Fulbright of since 1972, when he graduated from sons, each born in a different continent. dle son, Aric, 22, joined him to help med- Arkansas, who saw educational exchange as Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He He began thinking about taking a break ical volunteers with logistics in northern a way to promote mutual understanding took off for Morocco, worked for a while from relief work. Afghanistan, Laurie Essig said. between Americans and people of other in Switzerland, then traveled through Esssig had received a master’s degree “I learned a long time ago not to be nations. Fulbright grants are made by the Europe, the Middle East and into India, in public administration from Harvard worried,” she said. “If worse comes to U.S. State Department for a variety of educa- where his life was profoundly changed. University in 1988 and thought he might worst, I’ll deal with it then.” tional activities. The Fulbright Scholar Pro- As did other young people in the teach someday. The opportunity arrived Meanwhile, Bill Essig planned how to gram sends 800 scholars and professionals 1970s, he went to India, Essig said, “with in 1995 when he met Tom Head, then get teams into Afghanistan with medical worldwide each year to lecture or conduct a sense of adventure and a drive to search chairman of George Fox’s business and aid, food and tents during the cold win- research. out the deeper meaning of life.” economics department. ter, along with how to make sure people He met a couple of gurus and even “As I got to know him and his back- in refugee camps have clean water. hung out with a few Rajneeshees. He ground and his capacity as a manager, I “A military gain doesn’t mean the sit- sought help at a clinic operated by a Nor- felt he could contribute to the program at uation is resolved,” he said last week. wegian medical missionary. While his George Fox,” Head said. “Many thousands of people are still fac- foot healed, he had long discussions with Many students at the Quaker-founded ing a very difficult winter.” the missionary and began reading the university are interested in overseas — Janet Goetze Bible, Essig said. work, Head said, and in the management “I had a transforming experience, “ he styles Essig explores. Vol 32 No 1 1/15/02 3:09 PM Page 6

6 Bearing a Caring Message A George Fox counseling professor says a stuffed animal can ease stress

arin Jordan first had the idea of giving teddy bears Who could resist playing K with them first? Karin to students Jordan relaxes among during her visit to the col- some of the 600 teddy lege’s Manhattan Center bears she collected from just days after the Sept. 11 George Fox students, faculty, and staff to be terrorist attacks. given as gifts to Nyack Applications due As part of a team of College (N.Y.) students. mental health profession- Jordan thought the als, she was there to pro- stuffed animals would Feb. 25 for Alumni help students with post- vide psychological first traumatic stress — Association aid to those suffering from Nyack students had an Scholarships post-traumatic stress. unobstructed view of the Three months later, Jor- World Trade Center on he George Fox University Alumni Associ- the morning of the Sept. dan returned to conduct 11 attacks. T ation board of directors awards five additional days of $20,000 annually in the form of student intensive counseling. That awards and scholarships. time she was accompa- Applications for 2002-03 awards must be nied by more than 600 sent to the Office of Alumni and Parent Rela- stuffed animals — one for tions by Monday, Feb. 25, 2002. Granting of each Nyack College stu-

these scholarships follows the regular appli- JOHN FORTMEYER dent — donated by stu- cation and award practices of the financial dents, faculty, and staff of George Fox before the attack, they had been worship- and bring them back up to the present.” aid office. Recipients of alumni awards and ping in chapel. The key is to get victims to acknowl- scholarships will be selected by the George University. Fox University Alumni Board Scholarship “Teddy bears made sense because it After the bombing, hundreds of stu- edge the depth of their emotions, talk Committee. was something our school, and students, dents sent in e-mails to an “I’m OK list,” about them, and learn that what they’re Applicants must be traditional undergradu- in particular, could donate that was per- sometimes relaying frightening tales of struggling with is normal, she said. ate students who are children, grandchildren, sonal,” said Jordan, an associate profes- escape or of personal loss. Not only did And after they’ve talked, there’s a or great-grandchildren of George Fox Univer- sor in GFU’s graduate department of many watch the attack, but many lost cuddly teddy bear to hug — a gift from sity alumni. counseling. “We want them to know that friends or loved ones as well. one college student to another. In a small The GFU Alumni Association recognizes as they’re not alone.” In the days that followed, the student ceremony after a Nyack College chapel, alumni anyone who has completed one year While some may assume college-age body shrank. Jordan unloaded five enormous boxes of or more of academic work or has received a students would be too old for stuffed “For many of them, it’s just too hard stuffed animals that she brought. Each degree from George Fox University (formerly toys, Jordan says having a security object to go back,” said Jordan. student was invited to pick one out — for Pacific College and George Fox College), such as a blanket or stuffed animal is That’s why she made two trips to New its cuteness, for its softness, for its George Fox Evangelical Seminary (formerly especially instrumental in the recovery of York City, and collected the teddy bears. warmth and comfort. Attached to each Western Evangelical Seminary), or Cascade those who feel their security has been She knows that long-term problems can was a note of encouragement from the College (only those alumni who have had jeopardized. be lessened considerably by early trauma person who gave the stuffed animal, or a their alumni status transferred from Seattle “We are going through a grief process work. Counseling, she says, can help verse of Scripture. to George Fox University). in this country,” said Jordan, “because deliver sufferers from chaos to a cogni- “I think their faith is really helping Ten Alumni Awards, each worth $1,500, we thought we were safe, but we’re not.” tive level in their mental recovery. them,” Jordan said. “They have proven to will be awarded. One Alumni Scholarship When the planes hit the World Trade “It’s called critical incident stress be incredibly resilient young people.” worth $5,000 will be awarded. Two Alumni Center, Nyack students watched it from debriefing,” Jordan explained of her Awards will be given in each class (fresh- the unobstructed viewpoint of the 10th- counseling method. “Through systematic — Excerpts of the above story were taken man, sophomore, junior, and senior), and two floor windows of their building just nine steps, we’ll go back to what they saw and from The Oregonian articles by Sarah Alumni Awards will be given “at large” (not blocks from Ground Zero. Moments experienced and were feeling at the time, Allen and Tom Detzel restricted by class). Alumni Award applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00. Alumni Scholarship applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of The Hosts with the Most 3.65. The Dinner for Eight program, a success in its first year, is back for seconds Applications for current students are avail- able beginning Monday, Jan. 14, 2002, in the inner for Eight is back for an Office of Alumni and Parent Relations or the Dencore. Started a year ago, the pro- Office of Financial Aid. Incoming freshmen gram gives George Fox alumni the and transfer students must submit their opportunity share their lives and careers applications to the undergraduate admission with George Fox students. office. Application deadline is Monday, Feb. Current alumni host future alumni for 25, 2002, at 5 p.m. a casual and relaxed dinner in their For more information, call Sheri Philips, homes. The program is designed to pro- executive director of alumni and parent rela- vide GFU undergraduates an opportunity tions, at 503-554-2114. to connect with alumni and talk — or dream — about a specific career. Dinner for Eight is sponsored by the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations, which matches students with alumni, based on majors and career interests. This year’s Dinner for Eight will be held three consecutive Tuesday nights: March 5, 12, and 19.

The program provides more than just CRAIG STRONG an occasion for alumni to share the In one of last year’s Dinner for Eight success stories, Dr. Tim Janzen, center, lessons they have learned along their and his family hosted seven students for dinner and discussion. career paths. It’s also an opportunity for planning/investment, sales, biology, busi- Feb. 8, 2002, is the deadline for alum- alumni to participate in the lives of cur- ness, education/teaching, public adminis- ni to register to host a group. rent students they invite to their homes. tration, missionary work, nursing, eco- Event information and registration Students will provide their own trans- nomics, social work, computer engineer- will begin in January. For more informa- portation to their host homes. ing, psychology, electrician, pastor, the- tion, contact Scott Box, assistant director At last year’s event, alumni hosts rep- atre, communications/video, marketing, of alumni and parents relations (503- resented the following careers: financial politics, and higher education. 554-2130 or [email protected]). Vol 32 No 1 1/15/02 3:09 PM Page 7

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George Scott (G75) works in Portland Heidi Rogers (MAT01) is teaching sev- and is the president and CEO for Special enth- and eighth-grade social studies at GEORGE FOX UNIVERSITY Olympics Oregon, a position he has held Waldport Middle School, Waldport, Ore. since September 2000. Jill Wood (G01) is a tutor at a women’s HOMECOMING 2002 Bob Rapp (GFES76) is a resource infor- shelter in Mandeville, Jamaica, with the mation support specialist for Douglas Mennonite Central Committee. County Senior Services Division in Roseburg, and volunteer chaplain for the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Roseburg, Ore. MARRIAGES A BRAND-NEW ‘U’ Nancy (Katus) White (G90) and her hus- Randy Comfort (DPS85) and Annie FEBRUARY 15–17 band, Jon, live in LaGrande, Ore., where Roth, Dec. 31, 2000, in Decatur, Ill. she is a stay-at-home mom and a part- Dawn Stockton (n86) and Andy Denni- time candle consultant with PartyLite son, Sept. 1, 2001, in Tacoma, Wash. U Gifts Inc. Jeff Coleman (G93) and Sara Pritchard, Schedule Rich Swingle (G91) is in Singapore per- July 22, 2001, in Boring, Ore. Friday, February 15 forming the roles of Simonidis and Pon- Mark Pothoff (G93) and Olivia From- 6 p.m...... Women’s basketball: GFU Bruins vs. Whitman Missionaries, Miller Gymnasium tius Pilate in Judah Ben-Hur,a pre- dahl (G00), June 30, 2001, in Beaverton, 7:30 p.m...... Switchfoot in concert, Bauman Auditorium Broadway production. Ore. University Players Presents, Wood-Mar Auditorium Heidi Longstroth (G92) is distance ser- 8 p.m...... Men’s basketball: GFU Bruins vs. Whitman Missionaries, Miller Gymnasium Jim Maine (G95) and Melissa Harris, vices librarian for Idaho State University, 9 to 11 p.m...... Alumni Coffeehouse, Stevens Center July 7, 2001, in Billings, Mont. and is working towards her second mas- Saturday, February 16 ter’s degree in English. Tara Herrmann (G96) and Tyler Hébert, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m...... Alumni Honors Celebration Brunch, Klages Dining Room Aug. 12, 2001, in Tualatin, Ore. Denise McKnight (DPS92) is the owner 1:30 to 3:30 p.m...... Class reunions for 1962, 1972, 1977, 1982, and 1992, Stevens Center of Backroads Photography in Tigard, Quentin Watne (G98) and Brandi Bam- 1:30 to 3:30 p.m...... Ministry affinity alumni reunion, Edwards-Holman Science Center atrium Ore., and sings in the Mountain Park forth (G98), July 7, 2001, in Portland. 4 to 5 p.m...... Campus tours departing from the Stevens Center Church choir, Lake Oswego, Ore. 4 to 5:30 p.m...... “Big World, Specific Call” session for ministry affinity alumni with Jose Zayas, Tony Dohren (G99) and Stacie Wilton Wood-Mar Auditorium Susan (Beals) Walterhouse (n92) teach- (G00), Aug. 11, 2001, in Portland. 5 to 7 p.m...... “Taste of George Fox” food fair, Klages Dining Room es music at Manley Public School, Man- Tyler Johnson (G99) and Karen Witty 6 p.m...... Women’s basketball: GFU Bruins vs. Whitworth Pirates, Miller Gymnasium ley, Neb. She also directs the worship (n02), June 9, 2001, in Damascus, Ore. 8 p.m...... Men’s basketball: GFU Bruins vs. Whitworth Pirates, Miller Gymnasium program and youth ministry outreach center at Faith Missionary Church, Tommy Kolodge (G99) and Sarah Bow- Sunday, February 17 Weeping Water, Neb. der (G99), July 28, 2001, in Canterbury 10 to 11 a.m...... Alumni and student worship service featuring Jose Zayas and chapel band alumni, Falls, Ore. Bauman Auditorium Carrie (Meyers) Kisling (G93) teaches preschool at Lakeridge Bible Church Joshua Payton (PsyD99) and Julie Highlights Preschool, Dallas, Texas. Aplet, June 23, 2001, in McMinnville, • Don’t miss the Switchfoot concert! Tickets ordered by George Fox alumni before Feb. 8 are $10. Ore. Tickets available at the door for $15. Lorene Moore (G93) is Gervais Commu- Rachel Sutherland (G99) and Kevin • The keynote speaker for Homecoming 2002 is Jose Zayas, partner evangelist with Luis Palau nity Learning Center project director for Evangelistic Ministries. the Gervais (Ore.) School District. Foss, Nov. 10, 2001, in Anacortes, Wash. Larry (G96) and Angela (Hale) (n96) Joseph Williams (G99) and Melody Tal- More Information Information is available by contacting the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations at 503-554-2114, or by Bailey Jr.,live in Hillsboro, Ore., where burt (G00), July 14, 2001, in Hillsboro, visiting the George Fox University alumni Web site at www.georgefox.edu/alumni/activities/homecoming. he is working for Intel. He just complet- Ore. ed his Ph.D. in chemical engineering at Brooke Bassett (MAT00) and Joe Mof- . fenbeier, July 21, 2001, in Portland. Debra (Kintrea) (G93) and Joshua Amanda (Boone) (G98) and Sean (G00) Heidi Holdorf (G96) is teaching third Nate McIntyre (G00) and Kim Larkin, (n95) Kneeshaw,a girl, Hannah Nicole, Calvert,a girl, Elizabeth Hope, Aug. 31, grade at Middleton Elementary School, Sept. 21, 2001, in Beaverton, Ore. June 11, 2001, in Portland. 2001, in Portland. Sherwood, Ore. Katie Horning (G01) and Tim Evans, Carrie (Meyers) (G93) and Reid Kisling, Sarah (Johnson) (G98) and Brandon Daichi Jinbo (G97) received a master of July 7, 2001, in Beaverton, Ore. a girl, Rosalie Anna, April 25, 2001, in Ellis, a girl, Susannah Kate, Oct. 7, 2001, arts in intercultural studies in May 2001 Joshua Kaiser (G01) and Rebecca Dallas, Texas. in Fresno, Calif. from , La Mirada, Calif. Artinian (G01), July 21, 2001, in Port- Christine (Peterson) (G93) and Tim Josh (G99) and Audra (Wilson) (G01) Brooke Hopper (G99) is living in land. (G95) Brandt,a boy, Caden Ryan, June Cadd,a girl, Raeleigh Sondelani, Sept. 4, Rockville, Md. She had worked for the Monika Mizsei (G01) and Christopher 19, 2001, in Tualatin, Ore. 2001, in Newberg. Peace Corps and was assigned to Gabon, Thompson, Sept. 8, 2001, in Clarksville, Jason (G95) and Jennifer (Dawson) Central Africa, where she was a small Tenn. (G95) Carpenter,a boy, Hayden animal husbandry extension agent. Gillian Gould (n03) and Luke Summers, Charles, July 28, 2001, in Albany, Ore. DEATHS Tommy (G99) and Sarah (Bowder) July 14, 2001, in McMinnville, Ore. Seth (G95) and Elaine (Smith) (n95) (G99) Kolodge live in New York City, Kenneth Yergen (n31), Sept. 1, 2001, in Heasley,a boy, Ethan Thomas, Aug. 23, where he is a dental student at New York Newberg. 2001, in Hillsboro, Ore. University and she is a pension adminis- Helen (Schmeltzer) Hollis (G39), Aug. trator for Price, Raffel & Browne Inc. BIRTHS Larry (G96) and Angela (Hale) (n96) 10, 2001, in Sublimity, Ore. Bailey Jr.,a girl, Katelyn Jean, Oct. 5, Nate McIntyre (G00) is an undergradu- Major (n85) and Diana Inskeep,a boy, 2001, in Stanford, Calif. Zetta Ann McDaniel (DPS91), Sept. 12, ate admission counselor at George Fox Sean Matthew Kieran, June 2, 2001, in 2001, in Cottage Grove, Ore. University. Tacoma, Wash. Matt (G96) and Sara (Skeeter) (G97) Wilber,a girl, Elliana Sue, Sept. 16, Troy Wieber (MAT00), Oct. 28, 2001, in Amy Chapman (G01) is office manager Linda (Funderhide) (G91) and Kurt 2001, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Salem, Ore. at Eagle Lake Camp, Glen Eyrie Confer- Rasor, a boy, Joshua David, Sept. 18, ence Center, a division of the Navigators, 2001, in Tualatin, Ore. Christopher (G97) and Angie (Broer) Colorado Springs, Colo. (G98) Sax,a girl, Katie Ilene, Aug. 21, Jeremy (G91) and Jennifer (Gibb) 2000, in Tualatin, Ore. Linda Jarsky (DPS01) is continuing (PsyD01) Huwe, a girl, Madeline Jane, Kriss (DPS97) and Jennifer Schneider,a Key education specialist at the Idaho Botani- Oct. 9, 2001, in Newberg. G Traditional graduate cal Garden in Boise, Idaho, where she girl, Madison Anne, Aug. 27, 2001, in Daniel (G91) and Michele (Sumey) n Traditional nongraduate will direct the development and adminis- Tualatin, Ore. DPS Department of Professional Studies graduate (G91) LaVeine,a girl, Kara Jane, Oct. 7, tration of adult education activities for Anna (Stone) (G97) and Ryan Smith, a (MHR, MOL, and MBIS majors) 2001, in Newberg. GFES Seminary graduate the garden. She is an advanced master boy, Samuel Peter, Feb. 22, 2001, in Michele (SeWell) (G91) and Loren Hall, PsyD Doctor of Psychology graduate gardener and a certified arborist. Tualatin, Ore. MAT Master of Arts in Teaching graduate a boy, Micah Andrew, July 11, 2001, in MBA Master of Business Administration graduate Silverton, Ore. 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8 The Three Bears James, Kenny, and John Macy hope to turn Bruin ball into family fun Volleyball Ranked seventh in the preseason ruin fans are waiting for his- coaches’ poll, the George Fox volleyball team stunned the con- tory to be made on the New- ference with a 19-5 record and 11-5 league mark, finishing third. The Bruins won seven straight to start the season, and at berg campus this season. B one point were ranked 16th in the nation. One of the Bruins’ If or when it happens, it will be biggest conference wins came against nationally ranked Puget more than just George Fox history; Sound, ending the Loggers’ 26-game winning streak in confer- it could be nationally newsworthy. ence play. It’s possible that sometime dur- Junior setter Mindi Cotner, of Keizer, Ore., was a First Team ing the 2001-02 men’s basketball All-Conference selection, finishing 17th nationally in assists season, three brothers could be on (11.88) and 23rd in digs (5.03). She also earned Verizon/ the court at the same time. There is CoSIDA Academic All-District VIII Second Team honors. no guarantee, of course. But Bruin Junior middle blocker Shelly Schultens, of The Dalles, Ore., basketball boss Mark Sundquist was a Second Team All-Conference pick while leading the NWC smiles when he says, “It could hap- and placing 21st nationally in blocks (1.53). pen.” Sophomore outside hitter Nicole Bostic, of Spokane, Wash., He has the rare opportunity for a (Honorable Mention All-Conference) finished 20th in the nation college team to field a trio of broth- in digs (5.12), a figure that both led the conference and set a ers. His options include James new George Fox single-season record. Macy, 6-0, a fifth-year senior and As a team, George Fox was ninth nationally in digs (24.34), four-year starter at point guard who 20th in assists (13.36), and 22nd in digs (14.85). could join the 1,000-point club Bruin coach Steve Grant completed his 22nd season with a before the season is over; Kenny record of 450-271 (.624). He entered the season with the 16th- Macy, 6-3, a junior and lanky wing most wins among active NCAA Division III coaches (431). who provides instant offense off the bench with his outside range; and Men’s Soccer John Macy, 6-3, a freshman wing Led by the highest-scoring offense in the Northwest Confer- who is still finding his place in the ence, the George Fox men’s soccer team foiled preseason scheme of things. prognosticators who tabbed the Bruins for a seventh-place fin- ish in the conference. With a 10-7-1 overall record and a 9-5 If the brothers do get into the league mark, the Bruins finished second. George Fox led the game at the same time, it could be a NWC in goals (44), assists (39), and total points (127), with a first in college basketball. Research season-high 13 goals in a 13-2 win over Walla Walla College. by the George Fox sports informa- The Bruins had two individual conference leaders in seniors tion office has turned up no evi- Merrick Brownlee,a midfielder from Eugene, Ore., and forward dence of it ever happening before. Bryan Erickson, from Chehalis, Wash. Brownlee led the NWC in The possibility of the Culver, assists (13), setting a new George Fox single-season record in Ore., brothers being on the same the process, and total points (33). Erickson was the conference court for the same team at the same leader in goals per game (0.61), while scoring 11 goals total.

time would have been impossible if CHIJO TAKEDA Both were named First Team All-Conference. James had not red-shirted his first An age difference of five years kept Kenny, John, and James Macy Bruin coach Manfred Tschan completed his 13th season at (left to right) from playing on the same team in high school, but year at George Fox. Now that the they may get the opportunity at George Fox. George Fox with a 160-90-10 record (.615), and his 19th sea- opportunity is here, all three hope it son overall as a head coach with a mark of 224-119-19 (.645). happens. “Oh, no,” protests John. “They left us on our own.” Kenny is the swing player in the situation. “I played “They never coerced us,” he says. “We could have Women’s Soccer in high school with both James and John,” he says. “But gone other places, but I’ll admit the main reason I’m A season that began with a promising 3-0 start concluded James and John have never played together, not in orga- here now, besides getting an education, is to play bas- in disappointment for the George Fox women’s soccer team. nized games, anyway. There are five years’ difference ketball alongside my brothers.” Injuries struck several key offensive players, resulting in 11 between them, and I just sort of bridged the gap.” Although close on the court, the brothers are not con- straight losses to end the season and a final record of 4-14. The boys played together at home, usually compet- stantly together. The Bruins finished eighth in the Northwest Conference with a ing against one another. Thanks to their dad, Richard, “We pretty much go our separate ways,” says James, 1-13 record. they played on their own court on their parents’ 1,500- who was married last August. He and his wife, Kimber- Sophomore forward Sara Oates, of Grover Beach, Calif., acre farm just outside of Culver, population 850, about ly, a student at Western Oregon University, live in despite struggling with a pulled muscle most of the season, led the team in scoring with 12 points (3 goals, 6 assists). a half-hour north of Bend. McMinnville so they can split the driving distance to the The Bruins were strong on defense, with defender Beth “He loves basketball, and he asked us one day if we two schools. They have occasionally invited Kenny and Liljenberg,a senior from Portland, Ore., and goalkeeper Cori might like a basketball court,” James says of his dad. John to join them for a home-cooked meal, “but so far, Wulf,a junior from Salem, Ore., earning All-Conference recog- “Of course, we said ‘yeah!’ so he made one!” they haven’t taken us up on it — too much going on nition. Liljenberg, who started 74 of 76 games in her career, That was about eight years ago, and the backyard here on campus, I guess,” says James with a laugh. was Second Team, while Wulf, who led the NWC in saves (184), now has a full-length, lighted basketball court. “We’d When his college basketball days are over, James was Honorable Mention. always have friends over for a game or two when we hopes to go into teaching, though he admits going back Byron Shenk, the only coach in the 11-year history of the couldn’t get into the gym at school,” says James. “On to the family farm is a pleasant possibility. Kenny wants George Fox women’s program, announced his resignation at Thursday and Sunday nights, we’d have 15 to 20 kids to complete an M.A.T. degree, then teach physical edu- the end of the season to devote more time to his duties as over playing basketball.” cation and coach. John, his major undecided, thinks chair of the Department of Health and Human Performance and Hoops came after farm chores. “Our grandparents “business maybe, and I’d like to travel.” as an assistant athletic trainer. He ended his coaching career came here when they first started irrigating the land and “You always were the wild one!” his brothers tease with a 96-81-11 (.523) record at George Fox, and a 200-200- settled into farming,” James recounts. “Before irriga- him. 37 (.500) record in 32 years total. tion, you couldn’t grow much out here.” Richard Macy John smiles. “Yeah, James has always been the qui- and his brother, Ed, run the farm. “We grow a little bit etest, then Kenny, and I’m the loud one. Our high Cross Country of everything — carrots, potatoes, wheat, alfalfa, hay, school coach, Curt Shelley, told me he thinks I’m the With the smallest and least-experienced squads in his 15 spices like mint and coriander. We’ve got it all. It’s a total opposite of James!” years at George Fox, Bruin coach Wes Cook knew the 2001 nice life,” says James. If there is one area the three are alike, however, it is season would be more of a learning experience for his men’s As a high school senior, James was recruited to in their competitive spirit. and women’s cross country teams. Several members of both George Fox by former Bruin coach Mark Vernon to “None of us likes to lose,” says Kenny, “but we han- teams set personal records during the season. play ball. Family ties also attracted the Macys to the dle it a bit differently. James is the calm one; when The annual Bear Fete/Bru-Running Homecoming affair, usu- Newberg campus. things get rough, he just walks away and cools off. John ally a season highlight, was cancelled when Cook was hospital- The brothers’ grandfather, Dwight Macy, is a former and I fight with each other too much!” ized for a few days with an irregular heartbeat and high blood member of the George Fox board of trustees and a cur- How do those separate approaches work? pressure, but many of his former athletes returned anyway and rent lifetime honorary trustee. He and his wife, Marie, “Well,” admits Kenny, “we don’t play a lot of one- celebrated with a cookout in the coach’s back yard. In the Northwest Conference, George Fox placed seventh in have been significant donors to the University. Their on-one any more, but James usually wins.” the women’s race and eighth in the men’s. In the NCAA Division son Richard Macy and other relatives attended George With John’s admission to George Fox, there are no III West Regionals, the Bruins sent their top four women and top Fox, making James, Kenny, and John the third Macy more Macys left on the basketball team at Culver High. three men as independent runners. Senior Kirsten Norgaard,of generation associated with the University. After eight straight seasons with at least one Macy Everett, Wash., finished 32nd, and sophomore Beth Moyer,of It wasn’t a hard decision to choose George Fox, brother on the school team, they are missed, but not for- Camarillo, Calif., finished 33rd, both earning All-Region honors. James says. “I liked the Christian atmosphere, and it gotten. In fact, after James got married, John brought was pretty close to home.” him this message from their high school coach: It could be assumed that, with one son already play- “Coach Shelley says to hurry up and have some kids; ing for the Bruins, Richard and his wife, Terry, would he needs more Macys for the basketball team!” have pushed their other two sons toward George Fox. — Blair Cash