George Fox University is a Christian university located in Newberg, Oregon which was established by Quaker Pioneers in 1891.
On September 24, 2008, an cardboard effigy of Barack Obama was hung from at tree at the university. The cardboard effigy was a life-size effigy of the Democratic Party presidential candidate Barack Obama.OregonLive.com: Obama likeness Found Hanging at George Fox Campus (September 24, 2008)
Obama Effigy
The cardboard effigy of Barack Obama was accompanied with the words Act Six Reject. The Act Six is a sholarship program at the university targeted towards low-income and minority high-school students. Recipients are selected for their leadership potential and receive full scholarships at the university.OregonLive.com: Obama likeness Found Hanging at George Fox Campus (September 24, 2008)
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Campus location
Newberg, Oregon
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Also has several other teaching centers in Oregon
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Established
1891
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A Christian university
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Student population
Over 3000 (September 2008)
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President
Robin Baker
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Has 41 undergraduate, 12 graduate and 5 seminary programs
