Being People of Prayer the George Fox Community Is Discovering Anew That Prayer Is “A Way of Bringing God’S Power to Bear in Other People’S Lives”

LIFE

VOL. XXX, NO. 2 APRIL 2000

Being People of Prayer The George Fox community is discovering anew that prayer is “a way of bringing God’s power to bear in other people’s lives”

It began with a simple request: “Would it be OK if we prayed for you?” With the nodded approval of those attending George Fox University’s weekly PREPARING LEADERS WITH Faculty Lunch, student chaplain Josh See inside for our special insert on George Fox University’s McPherson went to the doors of the Cap Legacy Campaign and Gown Room and opened them to his classmates. VALUES AND VISION “It was like a movie,” he says. “They just started flooding in. Big smiles on their faces, backpacks on their backs — just out of class — and they just started coming in and coming in.” The students circled the room and began filling in the aisles between tables. “Every faculty member there had at least one student laying hands on them. The room was packed.” What happened that Tuesday noon in October had its start at the students’ fall retreat, but the emphasis on prayer is occurring across campus. Students are praying for faculty. Parents are praying for students. Volunteers are praying for the University and its campaign. In President David Brandt’s experience, prayer is “central” at the Universi- Debby and Norm Magnuson, and Lonnie ty. “It’s not on the margins,” he says. “It’s and Matthew Heckinger a pervasive thing. People are depending (from left), parents of on prayer.” George Fox students, participate in a prayer walk on the University rayer at George Fox has been a tradi- campus. “We felt it was Ptional foundation. Many classes important to be in begin with prayer by the professor or stu- touch with what’s dents. Students gather in weekly organ- happening at our kids’ school,” says Lonnie. ized campus-wide prayer and praise ses- “We didn’t want just to sions, this generation holding “Over the be aware, we wanted Edge” on Sunday evenings. Many Uni- to be involved.” versity committees and meetings — from the board of trustees to ad hoc task forces — open with a time of prayer. Student living areas have formal and informal prayer and Bible study groups. That is the norm, the routine. What has happened this year goes beyond. CHIJO TAKEDA For McPherson, a senior from Leaven- professors’ position and experience. times he and his colleagues may have put worth, Wash., praying for professors in He and his friends wanted to connect their curriculum in front of the students Faculty Lunch was an attempt to bridge a with faculty and administrators but themselves, in front of even Christ. gap—a generational gap, a gap caused by didn’t know how. “He said, ‘We ask you to pray for us different preferences for worship styles in Understanding came when psycholo- because we need a lot of help. We’re chapel. As he sees it, faculty and staff gy professor Gale Roid attended the human just like you. We have the same sometimes are intimidated by students’ retreat. Students were astonished, struggles, the same hurts,’” McPherson passion, by their ability to be relational, McPherson says, when Roid humbly while students can be intimidated by their apologized on behalf of faculty for the continued on page 5 2 A School by Any Other Name Fifty years ago this academic year, Pacific College changed its name to George Fox College, honoring the founder of the Friends Church

n the late 1940s, the Quaker college sounded like a girls in Newberg — then called Pacific summer camp — and I College — grew tired of its frequent for reviving the George confusion with Pacific University in Fox name suggestion. nearby Forest Grove. “George Fox” had College leaders and constituents spent been an early favorite a year debating a name change. A com- of the alumni and mittee was appointed. It agreed upon a administration but unanimous recommendation. A majority earned just two votes of the student body agreed. The college out of 107 ballots in a board of trustees agreed: The name of spring 1948 student Pacific College would be changed to … poll. Later that year, Friendswood College. the name George Fox But the name swap could happen only — and all other sug- if approved by the college’s highest gov- gestions — had been erning body — the Corporation of Pacif- rejected by the corpo- ic College. ration.

The reasoning behind the Friends- In November of ARCHIVES GEORGE FOX UNIVERSITY wood College recommendation was pre- 1948, a supportive let- The Class of 1950 enrolled at Pacific College but graduated from George Fox College. sented to the corporation at its meeting ter from professor Roy June 10, 1949. The name already was in Clark in The Crescent inspired the stu- interpreted by a priest or minister. He famous former student — but finished by use by a Portland pastor, who introduced dent newspaper to endorse George Fox, said Jesus was alive and any believer — announcing his support had shifted to Pacific’s choir on his radio broadcast as but by spring the paper jumped aboard through prayer and meditation — could George Fox. The momentum had turned. the Friendswood Echoes. “Friendswood” the Friendswood bandwagon. hear the voice of God and share the mes- A final ballot was drawn up with four described the forested campus and iden- Roberts’ letter spent two pages cri- sage with others. names: George Fox, Hoover, Friends- tified the college’s denomination. tiquing the Friendswood suggestion and In less than a generation, 50,000 wood and Northwest Friends. At the corporate meeting a four-page two pages championing George Fox. joined the Society of Friends. A detractor Minutes later, the college in Newberg letter was read from 1944 graduate “George Fox would be a fitting tribute mockingly labeled them Quakers after had a new name: George Fox. A few weeks Arthur Roberts. The future religion and to one whose insight of the message of the way they shook before God. In wor- later, students began classes with little fan- philosophy professor at George Fox Christ transformed worlds,” he declared. ship, they waited silently for the spirit of fare or observance to note the change. wrote from Kansas City to argue against He argued George Fox’s historic and reli- the living Jesus to prompt them to deliv- — Rob Felton Friendswood — which his wife thought gious significance made the Quaker er a message or concern. leader an appropriate person to honor, George Fox vigorously agitated noting schools such as Lewis & Clark against the English government and reli- What Might Have Been LIFE STAFF College, Whitman College and Fuller gious establishment and was jailed eight Suggested names in 1949 Editor Seminary all were named in honor of sig- times, spending a total of six years in Champoeg Friends College Anita Cirulis nificant figures in history. Naming the prison. Part of his legacy includes a Chehalem College Contributing Writers school in honor of George Fox would church that has worked to eliminate slav- Farwestern Friends College Blair Cash provide opportunities to share about the ery, promoted religious and political Friendswood College Anita Cirulis man and his message. freedom, provided aid to war victims, Herbert Hoover College Rob Felton In the 17th century, George Fox trans- and practiced peacemaking. Peace College John Fortmeyer Newberg Friends College formed from a disillusioned youth to a Following the reading of Roberts’ let- Barry Hubbell Northwest Friends College John Rumler major figure of the Reformation. The ter, former President Levi Pennington Western Friends College Photographers Englishman began preaching that God’s spoke passionately in favor of Hoover William Penn College Gary Allen truth was not restricted to Scripture as College — in honor of the school’s most Anita Cirulis Andrew Daddio Chijo Takeda Designer Colin Miller

George Fox University LIFE (USPS 859- 820) is published four times a year by George Fox University, 414 North Meridi- an Street, Newberg, Oregon, 97132- 2697, USA. Periodicals postage paid at “I’ll pray for you” comes easily from most of us Fire, where he contends that the Newberg, Oregon. Postmaster: Send when talking with someone in great need. I hear the same heart of the church should be address changes to LIFE, George Fox commitment when talking with someone about George prayer, not preaching, teaching, University, 414 N. Meridian St. #6305, Fox University. Prayer is a word used often and easily by etc. Cymbala deplores the Newberg, OR 97132-2697. Christians. I find it too easy to promise to pray, but then demise of the weekly prayer Please send letters, alumni news, and to “forget.” meeting in many churches. He address changes to LIFE. Mail: George Prayer is at the heart of our Christian faith. We depend is convinced that prayer is the Fox University, 414 N. Meridian St. on it, but are also sometimes disappointed when we don’t real source of spiritual power #6305, Newberg, OR 97132-2697. like the “answers.” Prayer is mysterious. I don’t hear and should be central to all Phone: 503-554-2126. Use our Web site: www.georgefox.edu/alumni, click God’s response in clear English, and often it seems God churches. I think the same holds “Staying in Touch.” E-mail: doesn’t answer at all. I pray for people, institutions, and President for Christian universities. [email protected]. situations where — I think — God needs to heal, provide David Brandt This issue of Life also pres- resources, or eliminate violence. It seems that often God ents the Legacy Campaign. The GEORGE FOX UNIVERSITY doesn’t answer, or his answers are so different from what campaign talks in practical terms — money already ADMINISTRATION I would like. raised, dollars still needed, and the costs of different parts President This issue of Life makes it clear that George Fox Uni- of the campaign. The success of the campaign is very H. David Brandt versity is committed to prayer. The article gives examples important to the University. Success will allow us to Vice President for Financial Affairs of students praying for George Fox employees. I recently improve the quality of education we are able to provide Donald J. Millage spoke at the seminary chapel and was blessed by a time of our students. Vice President for Academic Affairs special prayer for me and academic vice president Robin What we must never forget, however, is that money Robin E. Baker Baker. without prayer misses the point of who we are. The very Vice President for Enrollment Services It has become clear to me that when George Fox alum- identity of George Fox University requires us to be peo- Andrea P. Cook ni, donors, students, faculty, staff, and other friends prom- ple of prayer. I am deeply grateful the friends of George Vice President for Advancement ise to pray for me, they do. In a recent chapel where stu- Fox understand this and that the generous gifts we get are Dana L. Miller dents reported on Serve Trips over spring break, a group properly bathed in prayer. Interim Vice President for Student Life of students remained after chapel to pray for a homeless Craig B. Taylor person found on the beach by one of the serve groups. Executive Assistant to the President Whatever we don’t understand about prayer, this commu- Barry A. Hubbell nity is committed to praying. I recently read Jim Cymbala’s book, Fresh Wind, Fresh 3 If You Build It . . . The renaming of the Ross Art Gallery honors a longtime campus architect

man who has left a lasting visu- approved by the George Fox University universities, such as George Fox, full- al impression on George Fox board of trustees to recognize the contri- time relationships are rare and longtime A University has been recognized butions of Lindgren, who was initially associations not common. Lindgren with the naming of a campus gallery in contacted by former George Fox Presi- believes his George Fox relationship was his honor. dent Milo Ross. not equaled in the Northwest. Lau Named Student The Donald H. Lindgren Gallery was It was an association that was not Lindgren calls the Ross Center, a two- Life Vice President dedicated Jan. 20 to honor the Vancou- planned, but one that just grew, Lindgren phase complex with the auditorium, his A Pennsylvania college administrator ver, Wash., architect who designed 12 says. He recalls being introduced to Ross most challenging. The classroom and who has held student life positions at four buildings on the Newberg campus over a by a pastor. Ross, then a Friends Church office building for religion and fine arts colleges or universities nationally has three-decade span. minister, was helping construct a church opened in 1978, gutting and transform- been named vice president for student life From 1962 to 1986, Lindgren was the in Seattle. Lindgren, then an architectur- ing a former gymnasium, followed with at George Fox University. architect for all but one of 13 campus al student at the University of Washing- the 1,150-seat auditorium in 1982. Brad Lau, buildings constructed during that span. ton, stopped by periodically to visit Ross Lindgren was given almost total free- associate Internationally renowned architect Pietro and the church construction site. dom in design of buildings, with few lim- dean of stu- Belluschi designed the other — the After Ross assumed the George Fox itations: they had to meet the needs of dents at Lan- Wheeler Sports Center. Lindgren was presidency, he remembered the young those who use the building, and in the caster (Pa.) responsible for planning 200,000 square architect when the campus started with central campus core, they had to have a Bible College feet of floor space added to the campus. its modern development. Lindgren was Willamina brick finish to maintain a since 1994, The naming ceremony was held in the asked to help with the buildings, and two campus visual identity and unity. His will begin gallery adjacent to Bauman Auditorium, decades later he was still helping as the buildings are different, yet they maintain work at in the Ross Center. The gallery was cre- unofficial “official” architect. similarity, with most having two-story George Fox ated at the time the auditorium was Although such a relationship is not vertical window walls. in July. added to the Ross Center complex, but unheard of, Lindgren termed it “a little Lindgren has other ties to George Fox. Lau was Brad Lau was never named and, over the years, more unique.” Some major universities His wife, Genevieve, was a member of one of three finalists selected by the Uni- was called the Ross Gallery to note its employ a full-time architect to supervise the class of 1947, and three of their four versity’s seven-member search commit- location. campus construction and meet with other daughters are graduates. Their youngest tee and brought to the Newberg campus The naming of the gallery was contracted architects. But for smaller also attended. for interviews with students, faculty, staff and administrators. Lau is completing a doctor of education in educational leadership and policy studies at Temple University in Philadel- phia, Pa. He did his undergraduate work at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va., receiving a bachelor of science degree in Christian thought. He then earned a master of arts in religion at Liberty University, and a master of science degree in higher education student affairs at Colorado State University. Lau previously was director of residence life at Sterling College, a Christian college in Kansas; served as a student housing associate director and manager at Colorado State University; and was assistant dean of men at Liberty University. He has held faculty rank at Lancaster and taught several courses there, including public speaking, Bible hermeneutics, and a freshman orientation course on how to succeed in college. At George Fox, the student life office is responsible for a wide range of programs. Among them are residence life, health and counseling services, athletics, cam-

ANITA CIRULIS ANITA pus ministries, campus security, student government, and programs for special Above: George Fox President David Brandt (with plaque) con- gratulates Donald and Genevieve (G47) Lindgren. Over the last student populations, such as multicultural three decades, Donald designed 12 campus buildings, unoffi- and international students. cially establishing him as the George Fox University architect. Lau replaces Eileen Hulme, who Left: Lindgren addresses the gathering at the newly renamed resigned last October to take a position at gallery. He said he long enjoyed his close association with the University, not only because of his architectural work, but also Baylor University in Texas. Craig Taylor, due to his family’s involvement. associate professor of health and human performance and George Fox’s director of athletics, has served this year as interim The Lindgren buildings on vice president for student life. George Fox’s Newberg campus: Shambaugh Library (now Murdock Learning Resource Center) ...... 1962 Pennington Residence Hall ...... 1962 Calder Center (now Lemmons Center) ...... 1964 Edwards Residence Hall ...... 1964 Heacock Commons (and later expansion) ...... 1965 Hobson Residence Hall ...... 1968 Hoover Academic Building ...... 1977 Macy Residence Hall ...... 1977 Sutton Residence Hall ...... 1977 Milo Ross Center ...... 1978 Video Communication Center ...... 1979 Bauman Auditorium ...... 1982 4 To Russia With Love Professor Sharon Linzey describes the struggles of post-Soviet Russian Christians

Russia in 1994, she hosted a historic meeting of nearly 175 Western Protes- tants, Orthodox professionals and clergy. The conference spurred dialogue among Herbert Hoover reform-minded Orthodox clergy and Would Be Proud scholars and gave Linzey the idea for God in Russia. The nation’s 31st president was an engineer Published in December 1999 by Uni- by training, and now his alma mater is versity Press of America, the scholarly adding a four-year program in engineering. tome is a collection of articles and essays “To the engineer falls the job of clothing the bare bones of science with life, comfort written by more than a dozen leading and hope,” Hoover said. scholars. Guided and co-edited by For more than a decade, the University has Linzey, God in Russia provides a pene- offered a “3/2” engineering program in which trating look at the issues dividing Ortho- students attend George Fox for three years, doxy and Protestantism in the former taking most of their general education, math- Soviet Union and East Central Europe. ematics, science and lower-division engi- Linzey selected writers who would neering courses. Then they transfer to an contribute authentic points of view, dif- engineering school, where they spend two ferent as those views were from her own. years in specific engineering curricula, For example, Andrey Kourayev, widely including aerospace, chemical, civil, comput- recognized as the patriarch’s right-hand er, electrical or mechanical engineering, or ideologist, initially declined, yet he is engineering management. represented in the book in two articles. But next fall, George Fox will offer a four- Although his attitude toward Western year bachelor of science degree in engineer- Protestantism is hostile, Linzey felt he ing, with concentrations in electrical or had valid points that Westerners needed mechanical engineering. The University to hear. projects an eventual enrollment of at least 90 Yakov Krotov, a church historian and students in the engineering major. While the author known as the C.S. Lewis of Rus- 3/2 applied science program will still be sia, speaks highly of God in Russia. “The available, it is expected that the new major facts and analyses of Dr. Linzey are will be preferred by students. accurate and precise,” Krotov said. “I Current faculty are associate professor don’t see any Russo-phobia in her article, of engineering Robert Harder, (mechanical but instead, a painful desire to tell the engineering), and assistant professor John Natzke (electrical engineering). The four-year truth.” phase-in of the major calls for hiring two Although Linzey acknowledges that it faculty in fall 2002 and one instructor in is very Western to offer pat answers, she fall 2003. sees no easy solutions. State law declares that every Orthodox church belongs to the patriarchy, so some congregations ‘Rhodes’ Scholar are protesting by being registered in A program at a Tennessee college that seeks individual priests’ names. Linzey ex- to strengthen ties between church-related plains that these reform-minded clergy CHIJO TAKEDA colleges and their parent denominations has are viewed as dissidents, further splinter- selected a George Fox professor to join the In her latest book, professor of sociology Sharon Linzey warns that a new ing the church. discussions. “state church” may be replacing communism as the chief oppressor of Also disturbing, Linzey says, is the evangelical Christianity in Russia. With contributions from more than a dozen Paul Anderson, associate professor of bib- experts with many different opinions, God in Russia investigates the issues possibility that Orthodox and Protestant lical and Quaker studies, will participate in dividing Orthodoxy and Protestantism in the former Soviet Union and East leaders simply cannot work together in the third phase of the Rhodes Consultation Central Europe. many places because of mistrust. on the Future of the Church-Related College. Linzey’s deep fascination with the The consultation, which began in the mid- hristians in Russia are facing a A recipient of two Fulbright fellow- study of Russian religion was stirred 1990s, is coordinated by Rhodes College, a crisis, with their church now ships, the energetic 50-year-old professor when, as a 13-year-old, she read the book Presbyterian institution in Memphis, Tenn. imperiled, says a George Fox is a leading expert on the topic of modern God’s Smuggler, written by Brother Participants in the Rhodes Consultations C professor who is an authority on religion Christianity in Russia. Linzey gained Andrew. represent a diverse group of teacher-scholars in post-Soviet Russia. unique insights about Russia’s tumul- Linzey’s interest deepened in her col- who are full-time faculty members at Having survived decades of oppres- tuous religious landscape while research- lege years, and she earned master’s Catholic or Protestant colleges. sion and persecution, the Christian ing her three books. The first, The East- degrees in religious studies and sociolo- “The advisory board was impressed with church — after more than a dozen years West Directory, published in 1992, is an gy and a Ph.D. in the sociology of reli- the experiences, skills and interests you of perestroika — is in danger of being almanac of the Western Christian organi- gion from Indiana University. Before liv- bring,” wrote Steve Haynes, director of the program. “We know you have the potential to replaced by the “state church,” says zations active in the former Soviet ing in Russia, she taught at Seattle Pacif- make an important contribution to the nation- Sharon Linzey, professor of sociology. Union. The Directory of Indigenous ic University. al conversation on the future of church-relat- The old patriarchy — the seat of the Christian Organizations of the Former Linzey hopes God in Russia will ed colleges.” official Russian Orthodox Church — is Soviet Union and East Central Europe, enlighten Westerners who plan to work “I believe,” Anderson says, “as do many now furnished with a state budget, her second effort, documents upwards of in the former Soviet Union. Avoiding here at George Fox, that we must have great offices, and even limousines and has 3,000 indigenous Christian groups in the blunders in the culturally Orthodox East- concern for the Church. We believe that we emerged as the official government reli- former Soviet Union and was published ern territory is a must if Western Chris- can serve the world best by serving the gion, Linzey says. in 1996. tians are to be credible and do good Church first. This new state church could well Nothing remotely similar to Linzey’s work, she says. “I have been very concerned about the replace communism as the oppressor of two directories had ever been attempted Jim Foster, dean of graduate and adult place of the church-related college in Ameri- evangelical Christianity in Russia, — anywhere in the world. education, says Linzey was so deeply ca and Europe for some time now, as it according to Linzey. David Moberg, professor emeritus of committed to her work on the church in seems so many once-Christian institutions “Even some Orthodox churches are sociology at Marquette University, who Russia that, at times, she put her own have either fallen by the wayside or have being denied basic rights,” Linzey says. first met Linzey 16 years ago at a science money into the project. “Unlike secular diminished the central religious concern “The patriarchy, an arm of the govern- and religion conference, describes God scholars, Sharon’s energy and focus underlying their institution’s mission. Any- ment, is forbidding some clergy to offer in Russia as a remarkable and compre- grows out of Christian commitment and thing we can do to support one another in liturgical services, to write and publish, hensive work. “Dr. Linzey is beyond a a call to minister,” he says. the venture of not only restoring original mis- and to do radio evangelism. The rights to doubt one of the leading authorities on Paul Anderson, associate professor of sions, but also reinterpreting them as we free speech continue to be bridled.” religion in post-Soviet Russia,” he says. biblical and Quaker studies at George enter a new century and millennium, will be Linzey supports her findings in her Linzey taught at Moscow State Uni- Fox, says Linzey brings the international time well invested.” recently published book, God in Russia: versity as a representative of the Interna- concern of Christianity in Russia to the Anderson said George Fox already strongly The Challenge of Freedom. tional Institute for Christian Studies dur- university as few have. “Sharon’s emphasizes its church ties. “Frankly, George “The Western clergy needs this book,” ing 1992Ð93, then again on a Fulbright approach and research are rooted in pri- Fox is where other institutions need to be. I Linzey says, “but I hope scholars and a Fellowship in 1993Ð94. She also directed mary investigations of religion rather would be surprised if George Fox doesn’t become a model (for church relations).” wide range of lay people will be the Christian Resource Center for World than second-hand observations. She’s a intrigued and also learn from it.” Vision International, a Christian relief very significant contributor.” organization, in Moscow. Before leaving — John Rumler Leaving a Legacy A $22 million campaign will provide for the physical and financial needs of George Fox while expanding the University’s influence

new student services and technology-rich classroom building will be the most visible result of a $22 million campaign currently under Away at George Fox. However, when the fund drive is complete, the University will also enjoy a bolstered endowment, new dollars for student scholarships and faculty development, resources for institutional technology, and a completely renovated Wood-Mar Hall. To date, $18 million has been raised. After conducting the non-public “quiet phase” of the campaign for the past two years, George Fox staff and volunteers are ready to spend the next 20 months building support from a broad base of constituencies. A dinner in February at the Portland Hilton Hotel served as the formal kickoff for those efforts. While the campaign will provide facilities and equipment and increase the long-term financial stability of the Uni- versity, George Fox President David Brandt sees another benefit. Former Sen. Mark Hatfield (right), the Herbert Hoover distinguished professor at George Fox “In addition to the obvious benefits University, emceed the campaign kickoff dinner that was attended by 400 guests, including board the campaign will provide George Fox, it of trustees member Ken Austin and his wife, Joan. also will expand the influence of the Uni- versity,” he says. “One of the goals of the kickoff dinner was to “By building up the endowment, it allows us to fund student schol- increase our visibility in Portland, so there’s a sense in which the cam- arships with endowment dollars rather than tuition dollars,” he says. paign becomes a positioning tool.” “That frees up tuition monies for other sorts of things, like hiring more faculty or buying better equipment. he cornerstone project for the campaign is the $7 million Edward “The bigger the endowment we can grow, the less tuition-dependent TF. Stevens Center, a student services and classroom building to be we become. That’s good because at some point some day, we won’t located on the southwest corner of the campus. necessarily have to increase tuition at the rate we do in order to keep Named in honor of the longtime George Fox president who died in ourselves economically viable.” 1998 of cancer, the center will provide 40,000 square feet of floor Money for faculty development is another less visible campaign space and contain six “technology rich” classrooms and a new institu- goal that will nevertheless ultimately benefit students. tional technology center. Moved to the building will be the enrollment Robin Baker, vice president for academic affairs, says funds to sup- services areas of admissions, registrar, financial aid and student port summer research, leave of absences for research, and involvement accounts, and the student life areas of student activities, residence life, in professional conferences help expose George Fox externally to campus ministries, career services and multicultural services. broader constituencies and keep faculty current in their fields. Brandt sees the Stevens Center as “a very important building on “The more you engage your discipline, the more you will be able to campus in terms of how we serve students.” Construction is expected communicate with students the life that you’re about — the life of the to start this summer, with the building set to open in fall 2001. mind,” he says. “Professors who are engaged in research themselves Other campaign goals include $6 million for endowment, with $2 bring their students along and involve them in their efforts. Instead of million designated for student scholarships, $1 million for faculty education being a passive experience, education becomes an active, development, and $3 million for general support. The campaign ongoing learning process.” includes another $4 million for the University Fund; $1 million for technology improvements; $750,000 for renovation of the lower floors roundwork for the Legacy Campaign was laid beginning in 1998 of Wood-Mar Hall, the University’s “Old Main”; and $3.25 million set Gwhen staff began contacting the University’s major donors, sub- aside for special and designated projects. mitting proposals to foundations, and conducting campaigns with fac- While some of those goals are less visible than a building, they are ulty and staff and with board of trustee members. no less important. Early gifts included $3 million and two $1 million gifts from sepa- According to Don Black, director of student financial services, earn- rate anonymous donors; a $1.5 million gift from Margaret Edwards of ings from a larger endowment will help replace the portion of tuition revenues the University gives to students as unfunded scholarships. continued on page 4

1 • LEGACY CAMPAIGN REPORT • APRIL 2000 Kickoff Dinner Launches Campaign

“GEORGE FOX SHINES” was the caption in a column in Oregon’s largest newspaper, The Oregonian, when popular columnist Gerry Frank told his readers about the public kickoff of the University’s $22 million Legacy Campaign. Frank joined more than 400 others in downtown Portland on Feb. 10 — and he clearly caught the enthusiasm. Those who attended the gala at the Portland Hilton left the evening program impressed by the role George Fox is playing in the academic and spiritual life of the Northwest. Thanks to the glowing words from Frank, the rest of the state was exposed. As an author, longtime political aide, and fourth-generation member of one of Oregon’s largest retailing families, Frank is one of the most well-known and influential people in Oregon. “The dinner was a very special defining moment for both the campaign and George Fox,” says Dana Miller, vice president for advancement. “We have received very positive response, much of it from peo- 12ple who were unable to attend but have heard of the success of the event.” The Legacy Campaign is for facilities, scholarships, faculty development and technology enhancement. The campaign, now with $18 million already raised, is the first since 1994. It is a comprehensive campaign, including all gifts to the University until Dec. 31, 2001. By the time the dinner took place, George Fox University already raised nearly two-thirds of the total in a non-public “quiet phase.” The public kickoff was hosted by former Oregon Sen. Mark Hatfield and his wife. The dinner featured greetings and remarks by the Hatfields, performances by the University’s choir and other student and alumni performers, a campaign video, and comments by President David Brandt. Those attending the dinner heard about two big gifts that had just been confirmed. They are a $1 million anonymous donation, and a $300,000 challenge gift from George Fox board member and campaign steering committee co-chair André Iseli and his wife, Gail, who called for it to be matched by any of those attending the dinner. The Iseli gift is not yet included in the campaign tally because it is 3 a matching gift, but already matching donations totaling $177,000 have been raised, said Miller.

1. George Fox student musicians provide entertainment for the campaign dinner reception.

2. George Fox President David Brandt addresses the crowd of 400 who attended the public launch of the Legacy Campaign.

3. Former Sen. Mark Hatfield greets members of the University’s Concert Choir at the conclusion of the banquet.

4. André Iseli, campaign co-chair, visits with Andrea Cook, George Fox University’s vice president for enrollment services.

5. Grace Kuto, an employee of Oregon Health Sciences 45University, and her husband, Paul, who works for 1st National Consumer Bank, talk with George Fox board member Fred Gregory (right), a non-profit agency executive from Seattle, Wash.

6. The Oregonian columnist Gerry Frank (center) with Dick Reiten, president and C.E.O. of NW Natural, and Dick’s wife, Jeanie.

2 • LEGACY CAMPAIGN REPORT • APRIL 2000 Legacy Campaign Goals

Endowment: $6 million The long-term financial stability of any univer- Faculty are the lifeblood of higher learning, sity is dependent upon building an adequate and their continued professional development is endowment. The endowment provides a perma- essential to ensuring top-rate academic scholar- nent resource base and helps minimize pressure ship. A designated endowment of $1 million to increase student tuition that could make it will provide a financial foundation to partially impossible for many deserving students to underwrite the continued development of their attend George Fox. individual and corporate intellect. University-funded student scholarships rep- While George Fox has been blessed with 10 resent George Fox’s next-to-largest annual consecutive years of record enrollments, this budget expense, second only to payroll. Adding will not always be the case. An additional gen- an additional $2 million to the endowment for eral endowment of $3 million will help to ease scholarships will ease the growing tension dependence upon student tuition and minimize between the cost of education and available the effect of enrollment fluctuations. financial aid.

Stevens Center: $7 million A key component to George Fox University’s will contain six “technology-rich” classrooms long-range campus development plan, the and a new institutional technology center. Stevens Center will house classrooms and Moved to the building will be the enrollment essential student services — truly becoming a services areas of admissions, registrar, financial much-needed center for the university commu- aid and student accounts, and the student life nity. Named in memory of longtime George areas of student activities, residence life, cam- Fox president Edward F. Stevens, the 40,000- pus ministries, career services and multicultural square-foot building will be located on the services. southwest edge of the campus quadrangle. It

Institutional Technology: $1 million A vital resource to high-quality education nology for its own sake is meaningless. Howev- today, technology demands a major investment er, it is highly valuable as it is integrated with for the University to continue current programs the exchange of information in the classroom and expand into new, emerging educational and university setting. opportunities that will ensure excellence. Tech-

Wood-Mar Renovation: $750,000 This beloved building has played a central role vation of Wood-Mar’s first two floors, leaving in the growth of George Fox over the years. them dated, worn, and under-utilized. Funding Wood-Mar Hall still exists because of the cre- for this project will restore the quality, beauty ative concept, design and construction of the and functionality of this historic structure, pro- adjacent Edwards-Holman Science Center. viding more classrooms and faculty offices and While Wood-Mar’s top floor has been convert- transforming administrative space into academ- ed into a beautiful 250-seat theater, the ic areas. Edwards-Holman project did not include reno- The funds generated by the Legacy Campaign will be allocated toward needs such as (from top) student scholarships and faculty development; University Fund: $4 million construction of the Stevens Center — a student services and classroom building scheduled to Every year, the University Fund helps bridge including student financial aid, faculty salaries, open in fall 2001; institutional technology; and the the gap between what students can pay and the and instructional support. Because these monies renovation of the University’s “Old Main”: Wood- cost of education at George Fox. It underwrites are so essential, for the next several years the Mar Hall. the operational expenses of the University and University Fund will be wrapped into the Lega- provides for the University’s most basic needs, cy Campaign.

Special Projects: $3.25 million During the Legacy Campaign, special projects such as purchasing specialized science equip- of a lesser magnitude, but every bit as impor- ment, remodeling Bauman Auditorium, and tant, need to be addressed. Funding in this cate- purchasing and renovating the Edwards House gory provides the University with needed to serve as the new home for George Fox Uni- resources for specific and designated projects, versity’s president.

Total Campaign Goal: $22 million

3 • LEGACY CAMPAIGN REPORT • APRIL 2000 Steering Committee

Honorary Co-Chairs Co-Chairs Prayer Committee Chair Legacy Campaign Dave Adrian John and Marilyn Duke André Iseli Harold Ankeny Committee Members Associate Vice President for Investment management, Corporate owner/executive, Retired college administrator, Keith Galitz University Advancement — Medford, Oregon Gresham, Oregon Newberg, Oregon Utility executive, Lake Major Gifts, George Fox University Mark and Antoinette Barbara Palmer Faculty/Staff Oswego, Oregon Hatfield Bank executive, Newberg, Campaign Co-Chairs Dale Hadley David Brandt Retired U.S. senator and art Oregon Hank and Jo Helsabeck Investments executive, President, George Fox gallery owner, Portland, Professor of Mathematics and Portland, Oregon University Oregon former Director of Assessment Paul Hathaway, Jr. Dana Miller for Continuing Education, Retired utility company Vice President for University George Fox University executive, Hillsboro, Oregon Advancement, George Fox University

The Legacy Campaign benefits greatly from leadership provided by (from left) George Fox University President David Brandt and his wife Melva, John and Marilyn Duke, André Iseli, Antoinette and Mark Hatfield, and Barbara Palmer.

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Portland; $750,000 from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust of Van- “We’re going to be sending out 11,000 videos and 24,000 campaign couver, Wash.; $500,000 from the Meyer Memorial Trust of Portland; brochures,” Miller says. “We’ll have some targeted phoning, some and $300,000 from the direct mail, lots of person- Collins Foundation of al visits, challenge grants, Portland. and six regional events.” George Fox employees The Legacy Campaign to date have given title was selected, accord- $460,000, with an 81 per- ing to Brandt, because it cent participation rate. conveys continuity in the In addition, in March University’s values and the University received purposes. He said it verbal confirmation of a implies there is a passing gift from the Teagle Foun- of something of value dation of New York for from one generation to $260,000, designated another. The campaign is toward meeting technolo- subtitled, “Preparing gy needs identified in the Leaders with Values and campaign. Vision.” Dana Miller, vice pres- Honorary co-chairs for ident for university ad- the campaign are former vancement, says the fact Oregon Senator Mark George Fox University Kent Thornburg, chair of the George Fox board of trustees, seats his wife at Hatfield and his wife, had 70 percent of its goal the start of the Portland dinner that publicly launched the Legacy Campaign. Antoinette, and John and raised at the time it pub- Marilyn Duke of Rogue licly launched the Legacy Campaign is due to several factors. River, Ore. John Duke is an investment manager and former George “One is the fact that the goals of the campaign are compelling,” he Fox board member. Mark Hatfield teaches at George Fox as the Her- says. “Secondly, the mission of the University is relevant and even bert Hoover Distinguished Professor. urgent. And thirdly, I think the donors believe in the University’s lead- Co-chairing the steering committee are André Iseli, president of ership, including President Stevens and now President Brandt.” Iseli Nursery, Inc., Boring, Ore., and fellow George Fox board mem- While Brandt, Miller and their staff will continue to talk with indi- ber Barbara Palmer, Newberg, senior vice president for private bank- viduals, other methods will be used in order to reach a broad base of ing for Bank of America, Portland. constituencies. 4 • LEGACY CAMPAIGN REPORT • APRIL 2000 5

Prayer: Groups are intentional in praying for each other continued from page 1 recalls. “‘So we prayed for faculty for an and member of the campaign’s steering our kids’ school,” says Lonnie Heckinger hour that night, in small groups. It start- committee. of Camas, Wash., co-chair for the event. ed there.” Ankeny chairs the committee’s prayer “We didn’t just want to be aware, we A few weeks later at Over the Edge, group. Despite his many years in devel- wanted to be involved.” McPherson invited students to pray for opment work, he says, “This is the first Letters were sent to 1,400 parents their professors in person at Faculty campaign I’ve been associated with inviting them to join in the day of prayer, Lunch. where they have a prayer component. while faculty and staff were invited to The experience repeated itself spring With other campaigns, we prayed, but it submit requests and items for praise and semester when faculty, administrators wasn’t structured that way.” thanksgiving. Parents gathered in seven and staff were invited to chapel so stu- Dana Miller, vice president for univer- regional sites at the same time that others dents could pray for them. As they stood sity advancement, makes prayer part of met on campus during a Saturday after- in the aisles of Bauman Auditorium, stu- the campaign, he says, because “it really noon. dents surrounded them and laid hands on goes to the heart of who we are as an During a three-hour period, the par- them while McPherson and other stu- institution and our dependence on God ents at George Fox prayed together, in dents led in a time of prayer. for all things.” small groups, and as part of a prayer McPherson doesn’t want community He asked Ankeny to lead the group walk. Topics included students’ needs to just be talked about rather than experi- because of his knowledge and under- and well being, University leadership, enced. He and others discovered prayer standing of the University and, most faculty relationships and spiritual life, has a way of bridging gaps. importantly, “because of his heart for and blessings and guidance for the Colleen Richmond, assistant profes- God and his leadership abilities.” administration, alumni, and community sor of writing and literature, was Ankeny attends meetings of the steer- outreach efforts. impressed by the sheer numbers of stu- ing committee and then meets every six The prayer walk was a first for Debby dents involved and grateful for the appre- weeks with his seven-member prayer Magnuson of Eugene, Ore., chair of the ciation they expressed. “Somehow that committee. He shares specific prayer Parents Council. “It was a great feeling community sense of having so many stu- requests — concerns such as upcoming to know we were praying for people I dents there all at once, just that physical applications with foundations — and had never met,” she says. “We were pray- presence of all of them surrounding us — they pray for staff to receive favorable ing for their success in their Christian that made it really feel neat,” she says. receptions, for wisdom, and also for the walk.

Beth Yancey, parent of a George Fox student, came to the Newberg campus for a parents’ day of prayer on March 11. On that day, parents at eight sites in the Northwest gathered to pray for the Uni- versity, its students and staff. CHIJO TAKEDA

President Brandt calls the time of students. After praying as a group, mem- “I believe that power, given by God, prayer by the students a “unique experi- bers take a prayer list home with them. comes through prayer. It comes through ence,” one he’s not had before. “I think staff members — the people our asking. God knows what our needs “It was a very wonderful time in the who do the calling — feel buoyed by the are, and all we have to do is ask. What sense that it was a powerful way for the fact that there are people praying for better way to communicate with him students to express their thanks, their them on specific calls,” Ankeny says. than on our knees in prayer?” appreciation, for faculty and staff,” he Miller tells of being challenged by a As small groups of parents walked the says. “We often wonder how to express member of the steering committee to campus, stopping to pray in front of res- thanks, and the students, in my opinion, depend upon God for a $1 million gift for idence halls, classrooms and the library, did it in the best possible way.” which they had no knowledge or expec- they were modeling for students what Religion professor Howard Macy tation. “And we received a gift that fit students want for themselves. likewise says he can’t recall another time that criteria exactly,” he says. “It’s really “We pray for faculty regularly…we in his 25 years of teaching when students pretty amazing.” break into small groups, and we pray for gathered to pray for faculty as a whole. A parents’ day of prayer held March them,” McPherson says. “We’re not real- “I always regard prayer as an expres- 11 also may have been the first of its kind ly about one-time things. We want it to sion of love for others, a way of bringing at George Fox University. The idea for a become a lifestyle of being people of God’s power to bear in other people’s specially designated day of prayer was prayer.” lives,” he says. “I know that for a number initially generated at a Parents Council — Anita Cirulis of us, it was deeply moving for students meeting last fall. to show that kind of concern for us as “As parents, we felt it was important faculty.” to be in touch with what’s happening at An emphasis on prayer as a part of the University’s Legacy Campaign is also unique, according to Harold Ankeny, a George Fox alumnus, former employee, 6 Making Good Alumni award winners honor the University through their service and leadership

ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR Kent Thornburg ow a world-class medical professor Nand research scientist, as an earnest young freshman at George Fox, Kent Thornburg didn’t imagine he was forging a bond with his alma mater that would span into five decades. For Thornburg, graduating from George Fox in 1967 with a bachelor’s degree in biology was the first step in a journey that has culminated in a distinguished career and placed him in a piv- otal position with the University. As chair of the Academic Affairs Committee of the board of trustees at the time and now as chair of the board, Thornburg played a key role in the selec- tion process that brought David Brandt to George Fox as president. Now, the University’s Alumni Associ- ation has honored Thornburg as its 2000 Alumnus of the Year, an honor recogniz- ing individuals who achieve distinction through dedication and exemplary character and service — while supporting the mission and goals of the University. A professor of physiology and phar- macology at Oregon Health Sciences ALLEN GARY University, Thornburg also is director of Alumni award winners for 2000 (from left) Steve Wilhite, Bill Vermillion, Kent Thornburg and Steve Strutz. its Heart Research Center, director of research in the Division of Cardiology nary, will no doubt play an important role DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS Billings Police Department and as a and Department of Medicine, professor as well. member of the advisory board of the in the Department of Obstetrics and Currently the senior pastor of Valley Steven Strutz Billings Crisis Pregnancy Center. Gynecology, and professor for the Divi- View Evangelical Church in the Clacka- student-athlete at George Fox Col- sion of Informatics and Outcome mas area, Vermillion is stepping down in A lege from 1972 to 1976, Steve DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS Research. June to prepare for the move. Strutz was known as a fearless competi- He has earned the respect of his peers To leave a comfortable and satisfying tor who would give his all for his team- Steven Wilhite around the world and won accolades for life to face unknown challenges in an mates. t didn’t take Steve Wilhite long to excellence in teaching and research. unfamiliar environment isn’t easy at any In addition to his many athletic Imake history for George Fox Universi- Among them is being named Fulbright age. Vermillion, 53, didn’t hesitate when achievements and awards, he was named ty. Right after earning his bachelor’s Scholar for his sabbatical work at the this latest opportunity presented itself. the most inspirational leader of both the degree in biology in 1963, Wilhite and University of Manchester in the United Todd McCollum, the seminary’s Bruin basketball and baseball teams — two fellow graduates became the first Kingdom in 1989. director of enrollment services, describes while still a junior. George Fox graduates admitted to med- In spite of the incessant demands of Vermillion as “upbeat, big-hearted and “It was a joyful time. I learned to go ical school. his profession, Thornburg has carved out energetic” and says he wasn’t surprised beyond what I thought I could do, and to A former George Fox football captain time for his alma mater. “I don’t want to when he heard the news. never give up,” Strutz says. and basketball standout, Wilhite has cre- get buried in the laboratory,” he says. “Bill’s always had a strong world Today, as pastor of Faith Evangelical ated a legacy of success not only as a “It’s a priority for me to make sure other vision and a taste for adventure. This Church in his hometown of Billings, physician and surgeon, but also as a mis- people get the kinds of opportunities I isn’t out of character at all for him.” Mont., Strutz says teamwork is even sionary and entrepreneur. did.” For his exceptional service, vision and more important in the body of Christ Wilhite took his medical training at A board member since 1983, Thorn- outreach, Vermillion was named the sem- than it is in competitive sports. Under his the University of Oregon Medical School burg continues to serve as an informal inary’s alumnus of the year for 2000. leadership, Faith Evangelical Church (now Oregon Health Sciences Universi- advisor to the University’s science pro- A pastor, professor, commissioned exemplifies the kind of vibrant, growing ty) and, following an internship in Fres- grams. He takes this role to heart, he officer, counselor, writer and speaker, and active Christianity that is so desper- no, Calif., joined the United States Pub- says, because many institutions haven’t Vermillion insists on being called “Bill.” ately needed. lic Health Service. Gaining the rank of done an adequate job of preparing young A deep interest in people led Vermil- It is active in missions, evangelism, commander, he served as a physician to students for the tremendous opportuni- lion down several paths. In 1976, after Christian education, youth and children’s Native Americans and the U.S. Coast ties in science-related fields. obtaining a master’s degree in compara- ministries, and social action. Church Guard in Juneau, Alaska. “We need to do absolutely all we can tive literature from the University of attendance has nearly doubled to 850 In 1970, Wilhite and his wife, Nancy to provide a top level of expertise for our Washington, Vermillion completed his people in recent years. In 1988, when (also a George Fox graduate), and their students and to encourage them at every master of divinity from the seminary. Strutz became senior pastor, Faith Evan- family moved to East Africa, where he level,” Thornburg says. Three years later, he was ordained by the gelical Church planted a new church in directed the Kaimosi Hospital in Tiriki, Evangelical Church of North America Billings — Hope Evangelical Church — Kenya. Under his leadership, the facility GFES ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR and became a clinical member of the and is opening yet another — Harvest blossomed: out-patient services were American Association of Marriage and Church — later this year. revived, maternal and child welfare pub- William Vermillion Family Therapy. Strutz earned a bachelor’s degree in lic health clinics were established, a ate this summer, Bill Vermillion and In 1980, he earned his Ph.D. from the psychology and sociology in 1976 and nursing school was started, and interna- L his wife, Diana, are packing their University of Washington. three years later graduated from Western tional scholarship recipients and other bags for Moscow, where the couple will Vermillion has shined in many ways: Evangelical Seminary (now George Fox medical students were recruited. stay until sometime in late 2003. teaching, mentoring, researching, and Evangelical Seminary). After marrying After nearly six years in Africa — There the couple will embark on a enthusiastically carrying out pastoral his college sweetheart, Janice Camp, the three at the Friends United Mission in new adventure in evangelism. Bill, a ministries at Valley View Evangelical newlyweds moved to Billings. Kenya — the Wilhites returned to Ore- graduate of the former Western Evangel- Church and Oregon City Evangelical Active on many fronts, Strutz has pro- gon, where Steven continued his medical ical Seminary (now George Fox Evan- Church. vided leadership in the Evangelical service in private practice. gelical Seminary), will begin serving a He also served at the seminary as Church of North America in a variety of Today, Wilhite is president of the three-year term as interim dean of the dean, professor of pastoral studies, direc- positions. He has served as Western Con- McKenzie Surgical Group in Springfield, OMS International Seminary in Russia’s tor of the graduate department of min- ference director of youth and director of Ore., which provides comprehensive capital city. Diana, who earned a mas- istry, and as acting dean during the merg- stewardship and finance. services to McKenzie-Willamette Hospi- ter’s degree in counseling from the semi- er with George Fox. He’s currently serving as the Western tal, including a Level II Trauma Service. In 1997, following the seminary’s Conference director of evangelism and He is a Fellow of the America College of merger with George Fox, he returned to on its board of ministry, as well as on the Surgeons, a member of Lane County pastoral ministry. Evangelical Church’s Commission on Medical Society, and a member of the The Discipline. He is active in his local American Medical Association. community, serving as chaplain of the — John Rumler 7

Barbara (Berg) Beil (G65) has been Nicole Weiher (DCE94) is assistant Lauree Arnold (G97) and David Ort- Tony (G95) and Heidi (Kunze) (G97) accepted into the master of arts in counsel- property manager for Insignia/ESG, a man (n97), July 2, 1999, in Portland. Rourke, a boy, Ryan Zachary, Dec. 10, ing program at Reformed Theological Sem- national real estate services company, Becky Austin (G98) and Shawn Shel- 1999, in Vancouver, Wash. inary, Orlando, Fla. Hillsboro, Ore. ley, July 10, 1999, in Portland. Amanda (Braun) (G96) and Scott Tricia (Armstrong) Hagerty (G69) is Todd Williams (G94) is an agent with Katie Crisman (G98) and Nate Gates (G97) Henry, a girl, Grace Elizabeth, supervisor for the San Luis Obispo (Calif.) Country Companies Insurance Group, (student), Dec. 18, 1999, in Tigard, Ore. March 3, 2000, in Eugene, Ore. County Department of Social Services. McMinnville, Ore. Anna Loney (MAT98) and Chad Suzy (Kern) (G96) and Keith Kuhl, Keith Hughes (G73) is the UNIX sys- Anne Basden (G95) received her Southards, Nov. 27, 1999, in Portland. twin boys, Joseph David and Peter Elijah, tems manager for Swedish Hospital and teacher education degree from Warner Aug. 11, 1999, in White City, Ore. Nancy Rissmiller (G98) and Joe Wil- Medical Center, Seattle, Wash. In July Pacific College, Portland. She is a substi- son (G99), July 10, 1999, in Tigard, Ore. Dawn (Hartwig) (G96) and John (n96) 1999, he traveled to Australia and New tute teacher in the Gresham/Barlow School Smith, a boy, Davis Jonathan, Aug. 16, Lynsey Shontz (G98) and Christopher Zealand with his wife and daughter with District. 1999, in Newberg. the Boeing Employees Choir. In December Turek, Sept. 18, 1999, in Grants Pass, Ore. Jonathan Gault (G95) teaches special Debbi (Ensley) (G96) and Jack Trum- 1999, he made his debut as guest conductor Scott Spurlock (G98) and Amber education and math at Hamlin Middle bull, a girl, Lauren Riley, Dec. 19, 1999, in of the Seattle Philharmonic Orchestra, con- Lindsey (G99), Dec. 4, 1999, in Portland. School, Springfield, Ore. His wife, Kristin Newport, Wash. ducting a performance of Handel’s Messiah (Thomas) (G95), is enrolled in the mas- Kelly Webb (n98) and Tyler Congleton, Christina (Monckton) (G96) and Bryan with the orchestra and community choir. ter’s program in teaching at the Eugene Sept. 3, 1999, in Corvallis, Ore. Woodward, a boy, Ronald, May 26, 1999, Dan Brewster (GFES74) recently branch of Pacific University. Tricia Bohlander (G99) and Jeremy in Portland. received his doctorate in missiology from Wade Parris (G95) and his wife, Amy, Birch, Aug. 7, 1999, in Portland. Casey (Waits) (G97) and Mike May- Fuller Seminary, Pasadena, Calif. He cur- will soon be locating in Thailand, where Jenae Donahue (G99) and John Dry- ben, a girl, Taelor Michelle, April 1, 1999, rently is director for Program for Asia for they will be missionary teachers with the den, Jan. 1, 2000, in Vancouver, Wash. Compassion International, and living in in Medford, Ore. Network of International Christian Schools. Jennifer Durham (DCE99) and Penang, Malaysia. Sandra (GFES97) and Andrew Mon- Greg Picard (G95) is a member of the Thomas BeLusko, Sept. 25, 1999, in Port- crief-Stuart, a boy, Harrison Moncrief, Marilyn (Lindgren) Hutchinson (G74) sales staff at Wescoast Broadcasting, which land. is a home consultant for Expression Aug. 12, 1999, in Portland. owns KPQ-AM and FM in Wenatchee, Scott Edinger (G99) and Natasha Homes, a Fleetwood Company, Vancouver, Cynthia (Barber) (G98) and Daniel Wash., and KWNC-AM in Quincy, Wash. Jabusch (student), Dec. 16, 1999, in Wash. Reynolds, a boy, Michael Anson, Feb. 18, Diane (Remmick) Groom (G96) is Kelso, Wash. Marla (Ludolph) Heikkala (G76) has 2000, in Portland. director of social service for Palouse Hills Kristina Gerdes (DCE99) and Richard been named one of eight Women of April (DCE99) and Brian Campbell,a Nursing Center, Pullman, Wash. Mikulak, Sept. 11, 1999, in Forest Grove, Achievement by Clark College and the girl, Kiona Lynn, Oct. 11, 1999, in McMin- Randall Maras (DCE96) has been Ore. YWCA of Clark County, Wash. The award nville, Ore. appointed to the Coos County (Ore.) honors women who have made outstanding Chad Hollabaugh (G99) and Jaliene Human Rights Commission. achievements as volunteers or professionals Miller (student), Aug. 28, 1999, in Eugene, in Clark County. Beverly Hoffman (DCE97) is office Ore. administrator for Minnesota Utility DEATHS Chris Steiger (G78) is singles pastor at Nanette Sheetz (MEd99) and Duane Investors, a 27,000-member utility invest- Rose Drive Friends Church, Yorba Linda, Schmitt, Aug. 6, 1999, in Portland. Roswell Bennett (G40), March 15, ment organization, St. Paul, Minn. Calif. 1999, in Crossville, Tenn. David Ortman (n97) is student resi- Frank Engle (G82, GFES95) is execu- Harold Jeffery (GFES86), Feb. 20, dence hall director at Warner Pacific Col- tive assistant at Friendsview Manor, New- 2000, in Oregon City, Ore. lege, Portland. BIRTHS berg. Jimmi Sommer (G97) has been accept- Jeral (n83) and Debbie (Fendall) Debra (Crane) (G85) and Michael ed into the M.B.A. program at Boise State (G85) Ellingsworth are working with (DCE99) Goonan, a girl, Ciera Veneita, Quaker Leader, Former University. She has been awarded a gradu- Wycliffe Bible Translators Northwest as June 14, 1999, in Portland. ate assistantship in the Idaho Small Busi- George Fox Board Chair directors of the Touring Ethnic Dinner The- Kevin (G87) and Tracy Nordyke, a girl, ness Development Center as a research ater Program. Sophia Quinn, Feb. 10, 2000, in Portland. analyst. Eugene Coffin Dies Joset (Williams) Grenon (n84) is spe- Eric (DCE89) and Kathlene Bronson,a Rima Butler (G98) recently attended T. Eugene Coffin, an active member of cial projects manager for the American girl, Jennifer Kaylee, Oct. 21, 1999, in the National Outdoor Leadership School’s the George Fox University Board of Film Institute, Los Angeles, Calif. She Oregon City, Ore. expedition-style education course in Chile, Trustees for three decades (1957-1987) recently coordinated an AFI presence at the Becky (Holman) where she was taught survival skills, natu- (G89) and Eon has died at age 85 in Stanton, Calif. Sundance Film Festival, Park City, Utah, ral history, rescue skills and expedition Friesen, twins, a boy, Aiden Mathew, and a A 1935 George Fox graduate, Coffin and also works with the Directing Work- girl, Aimee Mathea, Feb. 6, 2000, in mapping. She is attending Trinity Evangeli- was board chair from 1974 to 1979. He shop for Women in Hollywood, Calif. Flagstaff, Ariz. cal Divinity School in Deerfield, Ill. was George Fox’s alumnus of the year Jeff Wright (G84) teaches mathematics Erin (Heasley) Tim Hoffman (G98) is resident director (G90) and Edward in 1970. and computers at King’s School, North Knoch, a boy, Jacob Earle, Sept. 23, 1999, of Jennings Hall at Howard Payne Univer- Coffin was a longtime Friends minis- Seattle, Wash. He recently was accepted sity, Brownwood, Texas. in Anchorage, Alaska. into the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation ter, then served 16 years at Robert Cari Hogan (G98) received a master of Scott (G91) and Leslie (Herrick) (G93) Schuller’s Crystal Cathedral in Garden Leadership Project, a program intended to Curtis, a boy, Spencer Donald, Jan. 7, arts degree in intercultural studies from Grove, Calif. Earlier he was pastor of help teachers integrate technology into 2000, in Newberg. their classroom curriculum. Biola University, Los Angeles. She plans to President Richard Nixon’s home church work overseas with The Salvation Army. Kelly (Thorson) (G91) and Jason Nuss, Scott Betts (n85) is a staff scientist at in Whittier, Calif., attending Nixon’s Martha Monkman (DCE98) is enrolled a boy, Fisher Wyatt, Jan. 28, 1999, in Port- inauguration and preaching in the Novartis Agribusiness Biotechnology land. Research, Inc., Durham, N.C. in the M.B.A. program at Marylhurst Uni- White House. versity (Portland) with a double concentra- Michele (Sewell) (G91) and Loren Kent McGowan (G86) is director of Coffin represented the National Asso- tion in finance and information systems. Hall, a boy, Jonathon David, Nov. 11, ciation of Evangelicals before the U.S. financial aid at Buffalo State College, New 1999, in Silverton, Ore. York. Susan Bliss (MBA99) has been named Congress and the World Congress on the 1999 Distinguished Young Pharmacist Travis (G91) and Teena Johnson,a Kevin Nordyke (G87) is senior graphic Evangelism. He and his wife, Jean of the Year in Oregon by the Oregon State girl, Anna Elizabeth, Sept. 23, 1999, in designer for the Luis Palau Evangelistic (G37), met at George Fox. Pharmacists Association. She is employed Spokane, Wash. Association, Beaverton, Ore. by the Safeway Food and Drug Center, Tim (G90) and Melissa (Wilson) (G92) Dave Maurer (G89) is working in Clackamas, Ore. Conley, a boy, Trey Timothy, Jan. 3, 2000, music marketing and management for SPY Celia Nuñez-Brewster (DCE99) is om- in Salem, Ore. Promotions/Stereo Type Music Group, budsman for the mayor’s office of Portland. Sergio (G92) and Adriana Mendoza,a Tualatin, Ore. boy, Sergio Diego, March 9, 2000, in Las Stay Connected Laurel (Hannum) Vogel (G90) received Vegas, Nev. Go to www.georgefox.edu/alumni/ a Ph.D. in school psychology from the to stay connected . . . and Cobi (Schreiber) (G93) and Ken Sims, University of Cincinnati in June 1999. keep us informed! MARRIAGES a girl, Amy Jean, March 5, 2000, in Hundreds of George Fox alumni Todd Munsey (DCE91) is member serv- Teri Ginther (G85) and Robert Howard, Beaverton, Ore. ices director at Douglas Electric Coopera- have already registered on our new July 24, 1999, in Salem, Ore. Rachel (Fonda) (G94) and Michael tive, Roseburg, Ore. On-Line Community. 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Women’s Basketball A trip to the NCAA Division III women’s basketball national championships and a spot in the “Sweet 16” in their first year of NCAA eligibility was the result of a record-breaking season by the 1999–2000 George Fox University Bruins. The Bruins tied a record for best start to a season when they won their first four games. After going 7-2 in non-conference play, the Bruins opened Northwest Con- ference play with a loss at Linfield on Jan. 7. They did not lose again until Feb. 18 at Whitworth, winning a record 11 straight in between. The winning streak included two wins over nationally ranked Pacific Lutheran and enabled the Bruins to vault to the top of the NWC standings and into the national rankings. The Bruins closed the season with three straight wins to clinch the conference co-championship with PLU, both ending 14-2 in league play. It was the first title for the women’s team since joining the Northwest Conference in CHIJO TAKEDA 1995. They finished the regular season with a No. 21 Katie Greller’s junior year featured a record-setting season, a trip to the NCAA Division III national tournament, NWC player of the year honors, and Academic All-American status. What could possibly ranking in the d3hoops.com national poll and a No. 3 beat that? Greller says that in her senior year she wants to go back to the NCAA tournament: “We ranking in the NCAA Division III West Region. know what it takes to be the best . . . we want to win it all!” Receiving a bid to the NCAA championships, the Bruins posted home-court victories over Linfield and California Lutheran to advance to the West-South Sectional in Abi- lene, Texas, where the season came to an end with a 76- Junior Achievement 64 loss to fourth-ranked St. Thomas. The final 23-5 record set new school records for wins 1999-2000 turns into a storybook season for Katie Greller in a season and for best winning percentage (.821). The team was second in the nation in three-pointers per o one had to “sell” Katie Greller on coming to But, like many young people raised in a college game (7.6) and set a new team record for threes in a George Fox University. She will tell you the town, Greller decided she wanted to get away from game, with 16 at Lewis & Clark — the highest one- Nschool pretty much sold itself. “I knew this was home to go to school. game output in the nation all season in Division III the place I wanted to go the first time I visited it,” says “I just wanted to explore, and had always wanted to women’s basketball. Their three-point field goal percent- Greller, from Orange City, Iowa. “The campus atmos- go to the west coast just to see some place different,” age of .370 ranked eighth in the nation. phere, the wonderful people, the beautiful Portland area Greller says. “I probably would have come here Junior center Katie Greller of Orange City, Iowa, was — I fell in love with it all.” whether I played basketball or not.” named NWC player of the week five times during the Now Bruin basketball fans have fallen in love with That almost became a reality. She suffered a foot season, then captured NWC player of the year honors. her, too. injury her freshman year, forcing her to sit out the entire She led the conference in scoring (16.3), ranked second Greller led her team where no George Fox team has 1996–97 season as a redshirt. Rueck still didn’t know if in field goal percentage (.534), and was third in rebound- ever been before: a Northwest Conference title (shared she could play or not, but he and the rest of the North- ing (8.9) and fourth in free throw percentage (.795). She with Pacific Lutheran) at 14-2 in the conference. The west Conference quickly found out the next year. currently ranks sixth all-time at George Fox in points team also set school records for wins (23) and winning In her freshman season, Greller set a new team scored (1,122) and fifth in rebounds (615). percentage (.821, 23-5) and went to the “Sweet 16” of record for field goal percentage (.582) and was named Starting wing Nicole Prazeau of Portland and point the national NCAA Division III championships in its Second Team All-Conference. As a sophomore, she guard Becky Thompson of Colton, Ore., both sopho- first year of NCAA eligibility. raised her scoring average from 13.0 points a game to mores, also received NWC accolades, Prazeau making Greller’s skills and leadership played perhaps the 14.2 and earned First Team All-Conference honors. second team and Thompson honorable mention. major role in the Bruins’ best season ever. Now, after a spectacular junior year, she will enter her Head coach Scott Rueck was named NWC coach of Five times during the season, Greller, a 6-0 junior senior season ranked sixth all-time in scoring with the year. In four seasons at the George Fox helm, Rueck post, was named Northwest Conference player of the 1,122 points and fifth in career rebounds with 615. has fashioned a 72-30 record, a .706 winning percent- week. At the end of the regular season, she led the con- She will also come back to campus next fall with a age. ference in scoring (16.3 points per game), and was sec- new name. On New Year’s Eve, she received a surprise ond in field goal percentage (.534), third in rebounding proposal at midnight on a crowded boat in the middle Men’s Basketball (8.9 per game), and fourth in free throw percentage of Puget Sound from Ben Lacey, her brother Michael’s A 4-2 record to start the 1999–2000 season had the (.795). She was easily the choice of the league coaches best friend from back home and a senior at North- George Fox men’s basketball team hoping for big things, as Northwest Conference player of the year. western. but a lack of size proved to be the Bruins’ undoing as Ask Greller about her part in all this, though, and she “Oh, no, he’s not going to make me give up basket- they settled for a final 8-16 record. Bigger Northwest will immediately deflect the attention away from her- ball,” Greller assures all Bruin basketball fans. “He Conference opponents proved especially tough on the self. likes the game and wants to see me play more. He’s Bruins as they ended with a 4–12 conference mark and “I definitely never expected anything like player of going to move out here for my last year, and then, who an eighth-place finish in the nine-team league. the year to happen to me,” she says with a modesty bor- knows?” Freshman forward Dan Weber of Newberg earned dering on shyness. “I just never considered myself to be Lacey wants to go to grad school in premed. NWC player of the week honors with an auspicious debut that kind of ballplayer, and would never have anticipat- Greller, a fashion merchandising/interior design the first week of the season. The Bruins finished third in ed what I’ve accomplished. I have to credit my team- major, spent the past two summers as a marketing intern the nation in three-point field goals per game (11.1). mates for any success I may have had — they make me with the Jantzen Swimwear Company in Portland. She There were several impressive wins, including a stun- a better player — more than I would my own ability.” hopes to secure a position with a sports retail firm such ning 102-96 upset of defending conference champion Greller’s superior skills were not readily apparent as Nike or adidas upon graduation. Her classroom suc- and pre-season league favorite Linfield before a home- when she first came to George Fox in the fall of 1996. cess will help — she capped off her 1999Ð2000 season coming crowd of 2,100. New coach Scott Rueck, who had just taken over the by being named to the CoSIDA (College Sports Infor- The biggest story of the season for the Bruins was the program, knew virtually nothing about her. mation Directors of America)/GTE Academic All- play of junior wing Jordan Green of Cashmere, Wash. In a “I wasn’t really recruited by anybody,” Greller America Team, District VIII, College Division. small lineup that usually had to rely on outside shooting, recalls with a laugh. “I was pretty much a role player in Conference player of the year, Academic All-Ameri- Green was the Bruins’ leader on the perimeter, firing in high school and played very little until I was a senior, can, a record-setting season and the NCAA Tournament an average of 18.6 points a game, second in the confer- when I became a regular. The only school that even for her team — and a marriage proposal. It would be hard ence. He also ranked second in the NWC and 10th in the talked to me was Northwestern College in my home- to have a senior year that could top all that. But Greller nation in three-pointers per game (3.42), and was third town, and they knew about me because my dad worked says there is one more thing she’d like to add to it. in the league in free throw percentage (.839) and assists at the college and I used to play a lot in their gym.” “Now that we’ve been to the national tournament, we (4.58) and 20th in rebounding (4.5). know what it’s like and what it takes to be the best, and His steals-per-game average of 3.62 (87 in 24 games) all this does is whet our appetites for more,” she says. led the conference, was seventh in the nation, and set a “We want to come back and not just show up. We want new George Fox record. Green was named First Team All- to win it all!” Conference for the second year in a row. — Blair Cash