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President Stevens Recuperating at H o m e A f t e r S t r o k e

Day-to-day leadership of George Fox University is being handled by the seven-member President's Cabi net as President Ed Stevens recuper ates at home following a stroke he suffered June 7. Stevens returned to his Newberg home July 17. It was there 40 days earlier that the stroke occurred, caused by a tumor, according to phy sicians. He underwent emergency, life-saving surgery to remove a blood clot in his brain. His family says it has been told that the tumor is not considered life threatening at this time, is treatable and that full recovery can be ex pected. They report there is an 80 percent response rate for this form of tumor. Although Stevens surprised and delighted the congregation at Newberg Friends Church by attend ing the Sunday morning service July 20, the University's leader will not be making frequent public appear ances or be back in the office in the near future. He will continue to be in therapy and treatment for the effects Professor of art Doug Campbell with Erika Denny in Art 301 Intermediate Painting class. of the stroke and the tumor. He is returning to Portland five days a week for continued medical atten One Major Added, Another on the Way tion. Because of the need for recupera George Fox is adding art this fall as an students looking at George Fox have Fox since 1990, is taking a sabbatical tion and rest time to allow him to re undergraduate major, and the University long shown strong interest in an art ma during the coming school year. "So cover faster, no visitors or telephone could soon become one of the first lib jor. "It was the single most requested we'll have a year of 'phasing in' the calls will be allowed until further no eral arts institutions in the Pacific major that we had not yet been offering, major," said Weinert. tice. His wife, Linda, said the many Northwest to add a major in "cognitive until now," said Rickey. Among the new offerings will be an messages and cards that have been science." "The art major will substantially in "Introduction to Graphic Design" class sent continue to be appreciated while Art classes have long been offered at crease our presence and offerings in the that Weinert said reflects a specialization recovery continues. George Fox and many students have mi- humanities," Weinert said. of Terry's. There will also be more offer It is not known when Stevens will nored in art, but the addition of the new The University has hired Mark Terry, ings in the printmaking and sculpture se return to his office, but Chairman major follows approvals given about three who most recently taught at Sprague quences. Dea Cox said the University's Board years ago by faculty and administrators, High School in Salem, Ore., to join "I'm really pleased that the art major is of Trustees continues to assume that said Mark Weincrt, dean of the School of Doug Campbell on the University's art coming on board." said Dirk Barram, vice Stevens will return to his work duties Humanities. "It was a matter of finding the faculty this fall. Terry holds a master's president for academic affairs. "It strength eventually. "I'm encouraged Ed is ens our character as a liberal arts insti right timing for it, and having the re degree from Western Oregon University making such remarkable gains and I sources to support it," he said. and did his undergraduate work at tution." am optimistic of his early return to Weinert and Jeff Rickey, dean of ad Willamette University in Salem. his office," he said. missions, both noted that high school Campbell, who has taught at George (See MAJOR, page 2) Initial medical staff who worked with Stevens for about three weeks on the effects of the stroke were re placed in mid-July by a .second level Minthorn Hall Selected for Listing on of therapists who are providing ad ditional phy.sical therapy three days a week, and occupational and speech National Register of Historic Places therapy two days a week. Minthorn Hall—where U.S. President Although placement on the lislof hi.storic the building is cited as "a classic illustration Linda Stevens says that continuing of adaptive use of one of the oldest private treatment for the tumor leaves her hus Herbert Hoover lived and played as a boy in places already is official, formal public cer Newberg—has been placed on the National emonies to place a commemorative plaque college buildings in Oregon." band very fatigued for a while. She are scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 4, in con "Minthorn Hall is the sole phy.sical link ty said he is "eating well" on a diet that Register of Historic Places. The llO-year-old building, George Fox junction with the biennial Herbert Hoover ing together (the) entire academic history allow him to eat nearly everything. from infant Friends Pacific Academy to thriv University's oldest, was built originally for Symposium. After the stroke, Stevens was The listing was approved by the National ing George Fox University," the documenta rushed to Newberg Providence Hos Friends Pacific Academy and is even older tion says. Minthorn Hall is said to meet the than the University itself. Park Service/United States Department of the pital, then taken by helicopter to The two-story wood structure was moved Interior. The process was conducted and en National Register's Criterion A as the sym Providence St. Vincent Medical Cen dorsed by the State Historic Preservation Of bolic "Old Main" of George Fox University. ter in Portland where he underwent to its present site in 1892, one year after the The building is said to be "significant University was founded. When constructed in fice of the Oregon Parks and Recreation De (See STEVENS, page 4) 1887, the building was a boys' dormitory and partment. In being named to the national historic list. (See MINTHORN, page 2 ) gymnasium. Major: Art Vice President for Advancement Selected ofa university campaign that raised $10 mil development the past three years. Adiian re Added This Fall; An admini.slralor for linquished the position to go back to his first the past seven years lion, director of estate planning, and the gen eral managership of Friends Village, a 49-unit love —full-time fund-raising. Under the new at an Ohio college title of associate vice president for develop h a s r e t u r n e d t o t h e retirement complex owned and operated by Cognitive Science ment, Adrian will devote his time to a capi P a c i fi c N o r t h w e s t t o the university. In that post he also managed tal campaign and meeting with the become George Fox a 24-page monthly tabloid publication mailed May Soon Follow University's major donors. University's vice presi to 60,000 senior adults. At Malone. Miller was responsible for "I'm pleased for the opportunity to serve {Continued from page I) dent for advancement. Dana Miller, 37, external relationships and fund-raising activi along Dave Adrian, who has been a friend Cognitive science is the study of the and colleague for some time," said Miller. began at George Fox in Dana Miller ties, including alumni services, the annual relationship between, and the integra fund, corporate and foundation relations, "This new position allows him to focus on his tion of, cognitive psychology, biology, August. Selected after a nationwide search, he comes from Malone major donors, estate design and planned giv strengths and to contribute to our develop ment efforts." anthropology, computer science, lin College in Canton, Ohio, where he has been ing, public relations and publications. During guistics and philosophy. It became an vice president for marketing and institutional his time there, annual gift income increased in the Advancement Office reorganiza area of increased research in the 1950s, from about $800,000 to $1.2 million. He also tion, position searches also are under way aided by the computer and advances in advancement since 1990. At George Fox, Miller will be a member directed a $3.5 million capital campaign to for a director of alumni and parent rela brain imaging techniques. construct Malone's Brehme Centennial Cen tions, grant writer, associate director of de "It's a collaborative program that's a of the President's Cabinet and will be respon ter. velopment for Western Evangelical Semi little bit interdisciplinary in nature," said sible for University fund raising, including the annual fund, endowment fund and capi "I'm honored to have the privilege to serve nary, and for a new position of office man Barram. "It's for students in psychology tal campaigns. ager to help coordinate a planned compre who are more .science-oriented. It's also a George Fox University in this capacity," Reared in Seattle, Wash., where his fam Miller said. "I was drawn to the University hensive campaign. precursor to graduate school. We think that because of its exceptional leadership, strong Leaving positions on July 1 were Gary it helps students look at these issues from ily attended Friends Memorial Church, Miller Brown, alumni director; Steve Wood, foun a number of perspectives and will help attended Friends University in Wichita, Kan mission, and the service it provides to stu dents from throughout the region and nation. dation and corporate relations director; and them increase their research skills." sas, graduating in May 1982 with a bachelor of science degree in business administration. It's a real treat to be at an institution of high Rod Vermillion. WES development represen Chris Koch, assistant professor of psy tative. Brown, a 1968 George Fox graduate, chology, last April outlined the proposed From 1982 to 1987 he remained in Wichita visibility, strong reputation and a tradition of with a local bank, serving as an investment excellence." had served as alumni director since 1968. major to the faculty, which gave it their officer and administrative assistant. Miller replaces Dave Adrian, a 1980 Wood completed two years at George Fox preliminary endorsement. But a firm deci after 20 years in the pastorate, and Vermillion sion on offering it as a major will wait for In 1987 he returned to Friends University, George Fox graduate who has been a mem was in his position for one year before return another two years, said Barram. holding several administrative positions over ber of the Development Office since his Koch noted that cognitive science is the next three years. They included director graduation and has been vice president for ing to the pastorate. growing in popularity, as evidenced by the number of large universities that have established institutes on the sub Minthorn: Oldest Building on Campus Named to List ject. There is also an increase in cogni tive science organizations, references, (Continued from page I) texts and journals. locally and regionally as the only building "Among the colleges nationally that are associated with the complete history of offering a cognitive science major are Quaker secondary and higher education in the Amherst, Swarlhmore, Williams, Bowdoin P a c i fi c N o n h w e s t . " and Haverford," said Barram. The 31 st president of the United States re In addition to existing courses, the new sided in Newberg from 1883 to 1889, after program would add a new course, "Intro being orphaned at the age of 8 in Iowa. It is duction to Neuroscience." by Fall 1999. believed he lived in the dormitory for a few This course would explore what the mind months in the 1887-88 school year and is and how the mind and mental processes played in the gymnasium. He came to can be examined using philosophical, psy Newberg to live with his uncle Henry John chological, biological and computational Minthorn. the first principal of Friends Pa methods. cific Academy, and Minthorn's wife, Laura. To fulfill the major, students would Their home, two blocks from the George Fox complete 39 hours of course credit, almost campus, is now the Hoover-Minthom House all in subjects already offered in other re museum, and also on the National Register of lated disciplines. Addition of the major Historic Places. would not substantially change the faculty When moved to the new campus site, the course load. 40-by-60-foot college building became a dor mitory for women (first floor) and men (sec ond floor), with a daylight basement added for a dining hall, kitchen, store room, and L I F E S T A F F cook's bedroom. At that time it was named Editor Canyon Hall, presumably because the cam Anita Cirulis pus was cut by a ravine or "canyon." although Contributing Writers "Boarding Hall" was interchangeably used. John Fortmeyer In 1914-15, the building was open to women only and the spelling "Kanyon" Hall Barry Hubbell Rob Felton was adopted—for no known reason. In 1939 the building was completely refurbished: new Photographers Anita Cirulis/Carrie Marsh roof, new floors, plastering throughout (re placing wallpaper and a layer of cardboard- Layout and Design like material directly on boards), new closets, Carrie Marsh and a new heating system. At this time the

George Fox University LIFE (USPS 859-820) Is original vernacular Itdianate style outside ap pubiished bimonthly by George Fox University, pearance was changed to a colonial style by 414 North Meridian Street, Newberg, Oregon, Portland architect Donald Edmundson. It 97132-2697, USA. Periodicals postage paid continued to be called Kanyon Hall and to at Newberg, Oregon. Postmaster: Send serve as a women's residence hall. address changes to LIFE, George Fox The building remained with that name un University, 414 N. Meridian St., Newberg, OR til 1962, when it underwent both a change of 97132-2697. purpose and a change of name. The top two Piease mail letters, alumni news, and floors were converted to faculty offices and address changes to: LIFE, George Fox classrooms and the Minthorn Hall name University, 414 N. Meridian St., Newberg, OR adopted—honoring Hoover's uncle and aunt. 97132-2697 (e-mail: [email protected]). Today the degree-completion program is Or cali 503/538-8383, ext. 2126. headquartered on the bottom level. Minthorn Hall, the oldest building on George Minthorn Hall originally stood near the Fox's Newberg campus, has been a familiar G E O R G E F O X U N I V E R S I T Y middle of a four-acre site that was a former sight for generations. ADMINISTRATION grain field owned by Newberg pioneer Jesse came more dormitory space for additional President Edwards. The site is now the location of the women. Edward F. Stevens Newberg Friends Church, at Third and Col Three-quarters of a century after its con Vice President for Financial Affairs lege streets. The building was moved to its new struction. the building returned to service in Donald J. Miilage use other than a residence hall. The basement Vice President for Academic Affairs home—along with another building—by a and first floor were remodeled to provide a Portland house mover, R.A. Clark. He Dirk E. Barram new home for education and psychology de Vice President for Enrollment Services brought his equipment up the Willamette River on the old Jefferson Street ferry boat, partments. The third floor remained a dormi Andrea P. Cook which he had recently purchased. The cost of tory until 1969. when it also was converted Vice President for Advancement new basement for dining, the building could to faculty offices. Dana L. Miller moving both buildings was $1,359. house 16 women on the first floor and 20 In 1992 the University began a project to According to Friends Pacific Academy's Vice President for Student Life "gentlemen" on the top floor. return the building's interior to a pre-1900 pe 1885-86 catalog, plans were made to erect a E. Eileen Hulme In 1914, Kanyon Hall became an all- riod design, stalling on the top floor. Wood "boarding hall" for the accommodation of pu women dormitory when Hoover Hall, the Executive Assistant to the President baseboards were returned, picture molding in pils living at a distance from the school, "the only other original College building, was con stalled and office doorways refinished with Barry A. Hubbell need for such a building having been felt dur verted to a men's dormitory. Kanyon Hall Dean of Western Evangelical Seminary bulls-eye design comers. New carpet carries a ing the past year." then served in that capacity for 48 years. Thomas F. Johnson historic large plume design, and original gas The building is described as "commodi When a new dining hall and kitchen was ous" in the College's first catalog. With the lighting fixtures modified for electricity were added to campus, the bottom floor then be- purchased from an antique dealer and installed. George Fox Honors Archivist as Now You Can C a l l U s D i r e c t On Aug. 1 it became easier to make con University's Volunteer of the Year tact with the people of George Fox Uni As a strictly volunteer position, the job of was recognized this summer as George Fox's Votaw also answers questions—either on- versity. On that date, a new prefix — 554 — archivist at George Fox University isn't nec 1997 Volunteer of the Year. The honor was site or through the mail—about the archived became effective for outside telephone essarily easy to fill. That's why the director presented at the annual Volunteer Recogni material. Inquiries come from all perspec of the Univer.siiy's library was pleased when tion Luncheon on the Newberg campus. tives; from students doing course-related re dialing to the University, and almost all extensions on the Newberg and Portland Richard "Dick" Votaw stepped forward in About 85 people gave of their time to the search to persons outside the University who Center campuses are affected. That pre 1992. and by what he has accomplished have personal interests or research projects. University this past academic year. The vol fix replaced the previous prefix of 537 since then. unteers worked on a variety of tasks, includ "I really appreciate the times I can turn a for direct dial numbers. "Good people who are willing to work ing preparing University publications for question over to Dick for research and re reliably and regularly for no compensation And, most of the University numbers mailing, assisting campus Red Cross blood sponse," said Johnson. tliat weren't reachable by direct dial now and who also have a strong identity with our drives, and helping with con.struction The Votaws retired to Newberg from Cali are. Contacting a specific office at either institution are hard to find." said Merrill projects. The volunteers' efforts annually save fornia several years ago. Although not a Johnson, head of the University's Murdock the University thousands of dollars. campus no longer will require dialing George Fox alumnus himself—he was a the main switchboard number of (503) Learning Resource Center. As archivist. Votaw is responsible for re member of the first graduating class in 1951 538-8383 and then an extension. By working an estimated 400 hours annu at Claremont's Men's College in California— ceiving materials that continually come to the For example, instead of having to ask ally. Votaw since 1992 not only has donated campus archives from University offices and three of the Votaws' four children are George for ext. 2129, callers can now directly the equivalent of one full work year, but Fox graduates who have continued to live in departments, from churches, and from dial that extension at 554-2129. he and his wife. Doree. also have alumni and friends of the University. Newberg. The Votaws also are Quakers and On-campus dialing of office and stu provided the funds for the ar Votaw. who was an accountant attend Newberg Friends Church, and he also dent residence hall numbers will not chives to purchase a computer, serves as archivist for the University's spon \ for a family business most of his change. The prefix change will affect printer and related computer ^ professional career, ensures that soring denomination, Northwest Yearly only calls being made from off campus. peripherals. That allowed ^ % materials are properly re- Meeting of Friends Church. However, please note that the main off- computer inventory of the 1 corded, organized and se- campus number for the switchboard will archival collection for the ! cured. Many materials • J now are housed in acid- remain (503) 538-8383. first time. PHOTO BY GARY ALLEN Here are some of the commonly used "A volunteer who also Doree Votaw, right, direct dial numbers that are affected: all makes financial contributions. Votaw's efforts. grins as her student housing numbers; Resident di Wow!." says Johnson. tfreeboxes, thanks to husband, Dick, rectors; Voice mail (3590); Express mes Because of his dedication r e a c t s t o n e w s o f saging (3592); Intemet dial-up (3870); to the University. Votaw h i s a w a r d . Foxmail (3846); Sports Line (3587); Newsline (3868); Event services (3863); Security (3842); Greenroom (3585); Box office (3844) Several fax numbers and the campus Job Line (3865) are remaining on the 537 prefix until publication changes can be made.

M O L C o n t i n u e s a s MHR Phased Out

George Fox's Department of Continuing Education is now offering just one de gree: management and organizational leadership. The MOL degree has been offered since 1995. Being pha.scd out is the man FACmfi;Y NEVSg agement of human resources (MHR) degree, which has had fewer students each year. 'The MHR degree was perceived to be a personnel degree," said Andrea Psychology Professor Named to State Board of Bar Examiners Cook, vice president for enrollment ser vices. "The need and demand is for a The Oregon Su portant part in the evaluation of the moral char ing the positions have represented a wide broad-based management degree, which acter and fitness of applicants, and may serve range of occupational backgrounds, includ preme Court has ap is what MOL provides." on evidentiary hetuing panels as a part of the ing insurance planner, accountant, restau pointed a George The MOL program teaches students Fox University psy investigation and evaluation of applicants. rant owner, educator and contractor. "There's a lot of things they look at" in how to communicate effectively, to mo chology professor as Although a public member does not partici choosing a public member, she said. "Their tivate people, to consider ethical issues the newest member pate in the preparation and grading of the bar in management, to understand organiza of the state Board of examination questions, they may assist in the overall knowledge, their demeanor—are review of the questions and the administration they a level-headed person, the type to have tional climate and culture, to gather in Bar Examiners. formation for solving problems, and to W. Brad Johnson, of the bar examination itself. on a board." Johnson believes his background in mili adapt to different situations by changing an assistant professor Brad Johnson The board also makes peiiodic visits to the in the University's tary psychology and his familiarity with the leadership styles. public and private law schools in the state. The MHR degree replaced the origi Graduate School of Clinical Psychology on Johnson earned a doctorate in clinical psy military legal system were seen as a plus by nal human resources management its Newberg campus, is one of two non-law chology from Fuller Theological Seminary in those who selected him. "1 think that was part of it," he said. "As yer. or "public," members of the 14-mem- California. He previously taught at Chaminade (HRM) degree, which was first offered a military psychologist, you do a lot of fo in 1986—the first of its kind on the West ber board. University in Hawaii and was a Navy psy The board is responsible for administer chologist stationed at Pearl Harbor (Hawaii) rensic work in evaluating people's fitness Coast. for duty." He said that includes analyzing George Fox's degree program for ing the bar exam, screening applicants for and Bethesda (Md.) Naval Hospital. He is the bar. and handling complaints or con listed on the National Register of Health Care their skills and character traits—similar to working adults has produced more than the process of evaluating candidates for the 1,000 graduates and boasts a 96 percent ducting hearings in cases where there is Providers in P.sychology. and was commended for service to the U.S. Navy during the Persian bar. retention rate. Currently, 45 percent of concem about an attorney's performance or the nation's higher education students Gulf War. He is a member of American Rsy- John.son. who teaches a graduate-level fitness for the practice of law. Johnson, who course at the University on legal, ethical and are over age 24. By the year 1999, 6.9 was selected from approximately 20 appli chological Association, Christian Association professional issues relating to psychology, million adults are expected to be pursu cants, went through an extensive interview of Psychological Studies, and Society for the believes his work with the state panel will ing their college degrees. process for ilie position. Psychological Study of Men and Masculinity. tie in well. George Fox's Department of Con As a public member of the board. Marlyce Gholston, admissions director for "I'm extremely interested in legal and the state board, said the panel added its first tinuing Education has teaching sites in Johnson serves a one-year term with po.s- ethical careers," he said. "It's a good fit— Portland, Salem, and Eugene. Ore., and sibility of reappointment for up to two ad public member position in 1980, and the sec ditional years. Such members play an im ond one a few years later. She said those fill monitoring a profession." Boise, Idaho. Seven Faculty Members Receive Summer Research Grants for Writing and Research Clark Campbell, associate professor of psy manuscript in time for the 50th anniversaiy of tal process. Areas to be examined include vi Subjects ranging from rhetoric to the life of a the publication of Weaver's work "Ideas Have sual perception, object recognition, perfor social reformer will be researched this summer chology, will continue work on four papers for Con.scquences." mance, motor learning and social cognition. by George Fox University faculty members publication. Two deal with developing col John Natzke, assistant professor of engi laborative relationships with other profession- Kerry Irish, assistant professor of history, through a special grant program. yjs clergy and physicians. Another de.scribes will study the life of Western political figure neering, will take up research work that he be With money received through the Clarence Dill. Irish wroteadis.scilation on Dill gan while earning his doctorate in electrical en University's faculty summer research grant methods for teaching supervision skills to graduate students, and another reviews a that is being considered for publication, and is gineering. The research will focus on the elec program, .seven faculty members will pursue using the money to travel to the National Ar tromagnetic behavior of complex stmctures various projects. The awards range from $850 student's re.search on the spiritual well-being and will be submitted to a scientific joumal. between adolescents in a psychiatric hospital chives in Washington. D.C., to view documents to $1,800. he was unable to obtain earlier. Sherrie Schuike, assistant professor of so Paul Anderson, associate professor of bib and adolescents in juvenile detention. cial work, will study the spirituality of Jane "The Piety of Rhetoric" will be examined Chris Koch, assistant professor of psychol lical and Quaker studies, will finish three book- Addams, a famous social reformer. By exam by Richard Engnell. professor of communica ogy, will complete work on a book on the phi length projects that involve new publication of tion arts. Engnell will extend his research into losophy of science. The aim of the project is to ining Addams' writings, Schuike will study significant New Testament works by Henry J. how her beliefs influenced her philosophy and the rhetorical theory of University of Chicago help educate psychology students about the Cadbury. longtime scholar at Harvard Univer philosophical issues related to the experimen methods of social work. sity. professor Richard Weaver and will prepare a Stevens: Board Shows Alumna Joins Medical Team for Mission Trip to Peru

Optimism About While a student at George Fox, Mari Kay they saw 200 people, treating them with and Tonya Comfort and Dan and Tammy President's Return Evans went to Haiti on a short-term mis donated medicine and equipment for ill- (Magee) Cammack, missionaries with sion trip with her church, Reedwood ne.s.ses such as infections, parasites, skin Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends. Friends in Portland. That trip was the in ailments, and other problems that result Both of the Cammacks are graduates of {Contimu'il from page D spiration for her choice of medicine as a frotii poor hygiene. George Fox. All but one member of the the surgery early on June 8. He was career and for her interest in medical mis The team had to work with two inter team are members of a Friends church. moved out of the intensive care unit on sions work. preters, Spanish and Aymara, to communi Evans-Smith attends Cherry Grove Friends June 9. This past spring, Dr, Evans-Smith, now cate with their patients. "It took a lot of Church in Battle Ground. Wash., where her On campus, a community meeting a pediatrician in Vancouver, Wash., trav lime," Evans-Smith said. "What would husband, Eric, also a 1984 George Fox for employees and students and others eled to Peru on a 10-day medical mission, take 10 minutes here would take 40 min graduate, is pastor. was field June 9. It was a time of shar where she helped run a temporary clinic utes there because of the language barrier. "At Yearly Meeting, we did really share ing the news of what had happened, the for Aymara Indians near Puno. Plus we were dealing with people who had a lot about the trip," Evans-Smith said. progress to that time, and tfie plan of 'it was just incredibly wonderful," the never ever swallowed a pill before. They "We hope to spark interest in two more leadership in Stevens' absence. It ended 1984 George Fox graduate said of her ex didn't know how to get the bottle open and trips that are in the planning stage." The with an extended time of prayer for the perience. "it was one of the highlights of take the medicine." first is an eye team to do cataract surgery University's president, for his family, my life. It's a Third World country, and Working with tentatively scheduled for October. Another and for the George Fox community. there's a lot of need there." the team general medical team is planned for Au On Thursday, June 12. the execu Evans-Smith was part of a team of five Ken gust of 1998. tive committee of the board in a spe physicians, a nurse, and a dentist. They "One of the things we shared at Yearly cial meeting validated the leadership spent the fir.st half of the trip acclimating, Meeting was that we all be of the President's Cabinet and agreed but even then, at lieve Christ's example to turn day-to-day responsibility over 13,000 feet, ex was to treat the whole to them. The trustees ruled out an act perienced alti person," Evans-Smith ing or interim president at this time. tude sick said. "He healed On June 23 Stevens was moved to ness. Once them and addressed another location to begin rehabilitation adj u sted, their spiritual needs, therapy. Linda reported that, along too. We can follow with his own recovery, he helped other that example in min patients with theirs — talking with istries like this." them about their future and fears, giv ing encouragement, quoting Scripture, Mari Kay Evans- and being a witness to the hope that is Smith, (top, in the Lord he .serves. center), says Stevens' family has requested no working with additional information be given at this needy people time. i n P e r u w a s a Stevens. 57, on July I finished his "wonderful" 14th year at George Fox, becoming the experience. longest-serving college or university president in Oregon. The seven who comprise the President's Cabinet are Dirk Barram, vice president for academic affairs; Don Millage, vice president for busi ness affairs; Eileen Hulme, vice presi dent for student affairs; Andrea Cook, vice president for enrollment services; Dana Miller, new vice president for advancement; Barry Hubbell, execu- tive assistant to the president; and Tom Johnson, dean of Western Evangelical Seminary.

Couple's Love Outlasts Willow Tree They Planted on Campus a Half-Century Ago ^UMNI NOT^

It lasted a half century, but chaplain and as assistant a tree on George Fox professor of Christian ministries. Upon retire University's Newberg ALUMNI MARRIAGES campus was unable to last ment, he was given the as long as the love it has title chaplain emeritus. Bruce Wilkinson (081) and Linda NEWS Rockwell, Feb. 9, 1997, in Portland. symbolized for a local The parking lot in June married couple. received a new overlay of Gary Hughes (071) is senior pastor Gordon McGinnis (085) and Lisa of Lebanon United Methodist The willow tree, which Cogburn, July 3, 1997, in Aurora. asphalt, and Clyde Tho Church in Lebanon, Ohio. had been in poor health in mas, George Fox's plant Ore. recent years, was removed services director, secured Marilyn (Lindgren) Hutchinson Dallas Arnold (O90) and Cyndi (074) is a sales representative for by University crews in late the University's OK to re Curry, Aug. 2, 1996. in Terrebonne, Pro Print, Portland. Ore. June from the middle of move the willow as part of David Elkins (087) received M.D. the Pennington Residence the project. Thomas had Casey Gilman (MHR94) and and Ph.D. degrees from Loma Linda Michael Drunimond. April 19,1997, Hall parking lot on the determined it would be University. Loma Linda, Calif., and unwise to leave the willow inTlgard. Ore. south side of campus. Fred Smith of the Plant Serv ices staff cuts away at the has started urology residency at the It was 50 years earlier because of the damage its Lillie Kunkel (094) and Christopher tree removed from the Pennington parking lot. Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Yates, Nov. 9, 1996, in Garden that same month that roots had already caused Heidi (Ediger) Hess (n89) is owner Grove, Calif. Divonna (Schweitzer) Crecelius, a corded minister in the Friends to surrounding paving. of Festivities!, a Newberg firm spe Church. Ron spent the next two de The Creceliuses were on a trip to .lake Jabusch (096) and Shana newly married student at what was cializing in gifts and special event Dorn (097), May 24,1997, in Port then Pacific College, placed a two- cades pasloring in the Northwest Alaska when the tree was removed, planning. Elizabeth Hunt (096) is land. foot willow branch in the ground and California and then serving as but weren't surprised to find it gone employed by the firm as marketing near the back steps of the campus a military academy chaplain in upon their return. They say they specialisl/evcnls coordinator. apartment where she lived with her California. He had also traveled would not have opposed its removal. Georgia Thomatos (WES89) is a husband Ron. also a Pacific student. worldwide for the World Vision re "I told Ron last year, 'That tree family practice physician in Sonora, BIRTHS is dying,'" recalled Divonna. Calif. The thin branch, which came from lief agency as a member of an David (087) and Oina Elkias, a girl, "We felt like it was getting her parents' farm near Gresham. award-winning barbershop quartet Esther Smith (092) is a substitute Oabriela Rose. May 10, 1997, in teacher in Oresham, Ore. Ore., took root and became a full that Crecelius and three classmates pretty old," agreed Ron. Loma Linda, Calif. The Creceliuses have more than Lillie (Kunkel) Yates (094) is senior tree. had formed at Pacific College under Kevin (092) and Karl (Ketterling) The apartment was part of a the name "The Four Flats." a tree to remind them of the fruits regional supervisor for Science Ad (092) Goodman, a girl, Tori Lynn, chain of housing unil.s moved to the But Ross had remembered a ca of their five decades of married life. ventures. a hands-on science educa March 7, 1997, in Tualatin, Ore. tion company in Seattle. Wash. campus from surplus military hous sual conversation he had with Ron Retired and living .several blocks Tina (Palaske) (092) and Matthew from the University campus in ing after World War II. That old when Crecelius returned to campus Lee, a girl, Rebckah Faith, April 26, "vet's village" was razed in 1962 for a visit and mentioned the grow Newberg, their home is well deco 1997, in Portland. rated with photos documenting a and replaced by a modern lOO-stu- ing tree and why it was significant to CORRECTION dent resident hall on what had by him. When Vancouver, Wash., archi diffcrcnl and delightful kind of An item in the May 1997 LIFE re then become George Fox College. tect Donald Lindgren was hired to growth—their four grown children But even though the ground was draw up plans for the residence hall and many grandchildren. garding the naming of a gymnasium DEATHS in Independence. Ore., after George leveled and other shrubs and trees and the surrounding area, he was in Still, the demi.se of the tree can't Fox alumnus Charle.s Ncwkirk in Ruth (Wliltiock) Holloron (027) structed by Ross to preserve the tree. help but prompt them to ponder the bulldozed away, the willow tree was correctly identified him as having passed away March 4, 1997, in spared at the direction of Milo And so the tree stood for another passing of the years. not graduated from the University. Hamilton, Mont. three and a half decades. The How fast, the couple is asked, Ross, then the College's president. He did indeed graduate from George Delia (Hanville) O.sburn (033) Creceliuses again became regular has the time gone? By then, the Creceliuses had Fox — in 1961. We apologize for the passed away June 14, 1997, in observers of the tree when Ron re "Like that," Ron says with a long since graduated from George Newberg. Fox and been living away from turned to George Fox in 1967 to be snap of his fingers. "It's just amaz Newberg for many years. A re- gin 18 years of service as campus ing how fast that's gone hy."