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46-764: The university was founded in Newberg, Oregon , in 1885 by Quaker pioneers, originally called Friends Pacific Academy for several years before becoming a college in 1891 as Pacific College . The Bruin mascot comes from a real bear cub found in 1887 in the Coast Range's foothills near Carlton , about 15 miles (24 km) west of Newberg. Years later, the bear hide became the senior class's unofficial mascot, and other students often attempted to steal it away. Students today still participate in student-government-sponsored class competitions called "Bruin brawls" for possession of Bruin Jr. In 1893

92-610: A coach at Hillsboro High School . After high school, he attended Oregon State University in Corvallis where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in exercise and sports science in 1991. While at OSU he started his coaching career at Santiam Christian High School in nearby Adair Village where he was an assistant with the boys' basketball team from 1989 until 1993. In 1992, he earned a master's degree from Oregon State in physical education. In 1993, Rueck took an assistant coach position at George Fox University in Newberg, Oregon , with

138-604: A few degrees. Evening temperatures fall to or below freezing 33 nights per year on average, but very rarely to or below 18 °F (−8 °C). There are only 2.1 days per year where the daytime high temperature fails to rise above freezing. The lowest overnight temperature ever recorded was −3 °F (−19 °C). Annual snowfall in Newberg falls during the December-to-March time frame. Newport, for example, has more frequent snow than Portland, due in part to higher elevations near

184-558: A warm-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csb ) with cool and cloudy winters, and warm and dry summers. This climate is characterized by having overcast, wet, and changing weather conditions in fall, winter, and spring, as Newberg lies in the direct path of the stormy westerly flow, and mild and dry summers when the Pacific High reaches its northernmost point in mid summer. According to the Köppen climate classification , Newberg falls within

230-548: A week of either break to provide volunteer labor for missions, homeless shelters, nonprofits, and other charitable causes. Faculty, staff, and students also participate in "Serve Day" each September. A weekday off from work and classes allows over 90% of eligible individuals the opportunity to volunteer. George Fox University is a center for Quaker thought (although only about 5% of the student body are Quakers) and houses an extensive library of historical Quaker literature. The Northwest Yearly Meeting gathers each summer on campus and

276-630: Is a city in Yamhill County , Oregon , United States. Located in the Portland metropolitan area , the city is home to George Fox University . As of the 2020 census , the city population was 25,138 making it the second most populous city in the county. Ewing Young , after leading pioneering fur brigades in California, came to Portland in 1834 and settled on the west bank of the Willamette River near

322-613: Is headquartered adjacent to GFU. In 1984, the university founded its Center for Peace Learning, now known as the Center for Peace and Justice, as an outgrowth of its connection to the Friends peace testimony. In addition to its main campus in Newberg, the university teaches classes in two other locations: Portland and Redmond . The Newberg campus includes two structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places . One, Minthorn Hall ,

368-425: Is now the state's largest private university. In 2014, prompted by a housing dispute involving a transgender student, George Fox University sought and received an exemption from Title IX's requirements with respect to transgender students. In 2015, the school completed a new residence hall, Brandt Hall, named for former school president David H. Brandt and his wife, Melva. A new dining hall, Canyon Commons, opened in

414-590: Is required to attend, although the student body is overwhelmingly Christian. Faculty members and staff are required to sign a statement professing faith in traditionally Christian doctrines. The university hosts dozens of Christian speakers each year through twice-weekly chapel/current-event gatherings. Hundreds of students each year participate in Winter and Spring "Serve trips" throughout the Western United States, Mexico, and Canada. In groups of 10–25, students give

460-914: The Cascade Collegiate Conference (CCC) of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) from 1993–94 to 1994–95. They had competed in the NAIA from 1965 before switching affiliation into the NCAA in 1998. George Fox competes in 23 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, eSports, football, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis and track & field (indoor and outdoor) for men. Women compete in basketball, cross country, eSports, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track & field (indoor and outdoor), volleyball, and Stunt. The Bruins have won four team NCAA DIII national championships. In 2004,

506-885: The Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU). The George Fox athletic teams are called the Bruins. The university is a member of the Division III level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), primarily competing in the Northwest Conference (NWC) since the 1995–96 academic year. In 2021–22 and 2022–23, George Fox won the Northwest Conference McIlroy-Lewis All-Sports Trophy for best all-around finishes in both seasons. The Bruins previously competed in

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552-466: The Newberg School District , which has six elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools, Newberg High School and Catalyst Alternative High School. The town also has two private Christian schools ( Veritas School and C. S. Lewis Academy ). The city also is home to George Fox University , and a new campus of Portland Community College opened in fall 2011. In September 2021,

598-465: The West Hills and Mount Tabor , so can experience a dusting of snow while downtown Portland receives no accumulation at all. Summers in Newberg are warm, occasionally hot, dry, and sunny, though the sunny warm weather is short-lived, from mid June through early September. The months of June, July, August and September account for a combined 4.78 inches (121 mm) of total rainfall – of

644-572: The 39.95 in (1,015 mm) of the precipitation that falls throughout the year. The warmest month is July, with an average high temperature of 80.0 °F (26.7 °C). Because of its inland location 70 miles (110 km) from the coast, as well as the protective nature of the Oregon Coast Range to its west, Newberg summers are less susceptible to the moderating influence of the nearby Pacific Ocean. Consequently, Portland experiences heat waves on rare occasion, with temperatures rising into

690-427: The 40s °F (4–9 °C). However, lengthy stretches of overcast days beginning in mid fall and continuing into mid spring are most common. Rain often falls as a light drizzle for several consecutive days at a time, contributing to 152 days on average with measurable (≥0.01 in or 0.25 mm) precipitation annually. As of the census of 2010, there were 22,068 people, 7,736 households, and 5,398 families living in

736-438: The 90 °F (32 °C) for a few days. However, on average, temperatures reach or exceed 80 °F (27 °C) on only 56 days per year, of which about 12 days will reach 90 °F (32 °C) and only 1–2 days will reach 100 °F (38 °C). Spring and fall can bring variable weather, including warm fronts that send temperatures surging above 80 °F (27 °C) and cold snaps that plunge daytime temperatures into

782-578: The Carnegie Foundation's Oregon Professor of the Year award in 2000. Associate professor of theatre Rhett Luedtke was one of three faculty members nationally to receive a National Directing Fellow Award from the John F. Kennedy Center in 2010. The student body has grown more than 500% since 1986, when enrollment was 549. With more than 4,000 students in Newberg, Portland, and other Oregon teaching sites, George Fox

828-466: The Newberg School District received news coverage over several incidents involving racism and identity, starting when the school board voted to ban Pride and Black Lives Matter symbols in district schools. Later on in the month, Newberg High School students participated in a "virtual slave trade" which targeted black students at the school. On September 20, a Newberg Public Schools employee

874-590: The Portland metropolitan area. [REDACTED] Media related to Newberg, Oregon at Wikimedia Commons Scott Rueck Scott Michael Rueck (born July 18, 1969) is the head coach of the Oregon State University women's basketball team . Rueck grew up in Hillsboro, Oregon , where he graduated from Glencoe High School . His father had been the first boys' basketball coach at Glencoe and had also been

920-585: The Rocky Mountains. Head coach Scott Rueck was named the NCAA Division III national coach of the year. In 2018, the women's track and field team were co-champions with University of Massachusetts Boston . In 2023, the women's golf team won the national championship after qualifying for the national tournament for 13 consecutive years. They were the third women's golf program west of the Mississippi and

966-404: The average family size was 3.20. In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 15.0% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 16.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.8 males. The median income for a household in the city

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1012-484: The bans were later reversed. Newberg is located on Oregon Route 99W , approximately 25 miles (40 km) southwest of Portland . Springbrook , once a separate community, is now considered part of Newberg. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 5.81 square miles (15.05 km ), all land. It averages 176 feet (54 m) in elevation. Newberg, like Portland, has

1058-586: The baseball team won the NCAA Division III national championship, a game recognized as one of the top 50 moments in Northwest Sports History by Portland radio station KFXX AM 1080, "The Fan." In 2009, the school's women's basketball team went undefeated (32–0) and capped the season with a 60–53 defeat of Washington University in St. Louis in the title game. In winning, George Fox claimed the first Division III national women's championship for any program west of

1104-471: The city in 1885, to live with his uncle and aunt after the death of his parents and was one of the first students to attend his uncle's Pacific Academy. The home has been turned into the Hoover-Minthorn House museum. The town was "dry" , meaning no alcohol could be sold within the city limits, for a good part of its early history. The first domesticated Llama was brought to Newberg in 1972, and

1150-426: The city. The population density was 3,798.3 inhabitants per square mile (1,466.5/km ). There were 8,265 housing units at an average density of 1,422.5 per square mile (549.2/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 85.9% White , 0.8% African American , 0.8% Native American , 2.2% Asian , 0.2% Pacific Islander , 7.0% from other races , and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.5% of

1196-416: The city. The population density was 3,599.4 inhabitants per square mile (1,389.7/km ). There were 6,435 housing units at an average density of 1,282.2 per square mile (495.1/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 90.49% White, 0.35% African American, 0.64% Native American, 1.04% Asian, 0.17% Pacific Islander, 5.06% from other races, and 2.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.52% of

1242-574: The dry-summer temperate zone ( Csb ). with a USDA Plant Hardiness Zones between 8b and 9a. Other climate systems, such as the Trewartha climate classification , place it within the oceanic zone ( Do ), like much of the Pacific Northwest and Western Europe. Winters are cool, cloudy, and rainy. The coldest months are December and January, with an average daily high of 46.0 °F (7.8 °C), although overnight lows usually remain above freezing by

1288-462: The fall of 2016. George Fox grants degrees at each of the traditional levels of university education, baccalaureate , master's degrees , and doctorates . The university participates in the Richter Scholars program, which sponsors 15 to 25 students each year in encouragement of original research. The university also offers study-abroad opportunities through the "Best Semester" program offered by

1334-504: The first school in the Pacific Northwest to win the title. In 2024 the Stunt team was introduced as a varsity sport at George Fox. In its inaugural year, the team made it to the Division III national tournament as the fourth-place seed. They finished the tournament with a Third-place finish. The George Fox stunt team is currently the only ranked Division III program on the west coast. Football

1380-470: The mouth of Chehalem Creek , opposite of Champoeg . Young's home is believed to be the first house built by European-Americans on that side of the river. Later, Joseph Rogers settled near the Willamette River at what is now Newberg in 1848. The community was known early on as Chehalem , and later as Roger's Landing for Rogers who founded the settlement, and who died in 1855. In 1883, the community

1426-406: The population. There were 6,099 households, out of which 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.7% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and

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1472-441: The population. There were 7,736 households, of which 37.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.2% were non-families. 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

1518-542: The school was incorporated as a joint-stock company . It became a four-year school in 1925. Herbert Hoover 's uncle H. J. Minthorn served as the school's first president, and Hoover was an early student at the academy. The school's name changed to George Fox College in 1949 to honor George Fox , the founder of the Quaker movement. In 1996, the college merged with Western Evangelical Seminary to form George Fox University . Associate professor of biology Dwight Kimberly received

1564-524: The second round in each appearance. On March 28, 2016, his team defeated Kim Mulkey 's Baylor Bears 60–57 to secure the program's first ever trip to the NCAA Final Four. The Beavers lost 80–51 to the eventual champion UConn Huskies , finishing their season at 32–5. The 32 wins season were the most in women's basketball program history, and the Beavers finished their season ranked #2 in the nation. Rueck

1610-469: The town quickly became the leader in llama breeding in the Pacific Northwest by 1982. In addition to Llama breeding, Newberg became known as the “Scorpion Capital of the Pacific Northwest” after local pet shop owner Henry Brown started an ill fated business venture selling scorpions as novelty pets to the Portland metro region. Mr. Brown’s shop generated initial press due to its odd business model but

1656-433: The women's basketball team. Rueck then became the head coach of the women's team in 1996, and also coached the women's tennis team from 1995 to 1996. While at George Fox, Rueck had coached the Bruins to an 85–8 record from 2007 to 2010 and was named the Northwest Conference ’s top coach for the fourth consecutive season. In 2009, Rueck guided the Bruins to a 32–0 record and the NCAA Division III national title. That year he

1702-542: Was platted . Incorporated in 1889, a community tradition states that this town was named by its first postmaster, Sebastian Brutscher, for his former hometown of Neuberg in Germany One of the current streets, Brutscher Street, is named after Brutscher. Newberg was one of the first communities in Oregon to hold Quaker services. It was incorporated as a city in 1889. The city's oldest surviving newspaper, The Newberg Graphic ,

1748-460: Was $ 44,206.00, and the median income for a family was $ 51,084. Males had a median income of $ 34,099 versus $ 23,571 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 16,873. About 4.3% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 7.0% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over. As of 2002, dental equipment manufacturer A-dec was the city's largest employer with 832 employees, and George Fox University

1794-434: Was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.12. The median age in the city was 32.8 years. 25.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 13.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.1% were from 25 to 44; 21.9% were from 45 to 64; and 12% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 18,064 people, 6,099 households, and 4,348 families living in

1840-446: Was also named national coach of the year for Division III women's basketball. Overall, he had a 288–88 win–loss record in his 14 years as coach at George Fox. Rueck was named coach of the Beavers in July 2010 to replace LaVonda Wagner . Rueck has led the Beavers to eight NCAA tournament appearances, including seven straight tournaments from 2014 to 2021; the team has advanced to at least

1886-450: Was built in 1886 and is still used for classes. The other, Jesse Edwards House , was constructed in 1883 and serves as the residence for the university president. A variety of student housing is available on Newberg's campus including 23 houses, 10 residence halls, and four apartment buildings. Those who have attended or graduated from George Fox include: Those who have taught at George Fox include: Newberg, Oregon Newberg

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1932-461: Was established Dec. 1, 1888. Friends Pacific Academy, renamed Pacific College in 1891 and then George Fox University in 1949, was founded by the Quakers in 1885. George Fox University is classified by U.S. News & World Report as a first-tier regional university and "Best Value" school. The campus resides in the center of the city, surrounded by university-owned housing. Herbert Hoover moved to

1978-511: Was placed on administrative leave after reporting for work while wearing blackface . Newberg is served by the Portland & Western Railroad which offers freight service as needed. The railroad was originally part of the Southern Pacific Railroad and was built in the 1870s. Newberg has not had regular passenger railroad service since the 1930s; however there have been several studies to consider bringing commuter rail service to

2024-513: Was reintroduced as a varsity sport at George Fox in the fall of 2014 after a 45-year hiatus from the sport. The head coach for the resurrection was Chris Casey, brother to former Bruin and current Oregon State Beaver baseball coach Pat Casey . George Fox University is a full member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities . Students sign a lifestyle agreement, attend required chapel/current-event gatherings, and participate in service projects. No statement of faith or religious preference

2070-507: Was second with 400. The next largest employers were SP Newsprint Co., Suntron Corp., and Providence Newberg Medical Center . Upon opening in September 2009, the Allison Inn and Spa , a 77-room destination hotel, spa, and restaurant employs approximately 200 full-time workers. A Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation inpatient addiction treatment center is located in the city. Newberg is served by

2116-414: Was shuttered in 1977 when several terrariums failed, causing a brief but uneventful panic. In 2021 Newberg gained national notoriety after highly the publicized banning of LGBT and BLM symbols at its school board Richards, Zoe (September 29, 2021). " "Newberg, Oregon School District Sinks to New Low" " . The Daily Beast . . The latest in a series of racism scandals in the greater Portland metro area,

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