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President Robin Baker has been leading George Fox University since 2007 and in that time, George Fox has grown to become the largest private university in Oregon. George Fox is also consistently ranked among the top 3 Christian universities in Oregon.

President Baker has also won numerous awards and in 2023 was named by Portland Business Journal as one of its top executives of the year. Baker also sits on numerous national commissions and committees, and is widely recognized as a leader in Christian higher education.

In this episode, President Baker shares about the history of George Fox University and how the university impacts the city of Newberg.

In our conversation, you’ll learn:

• How George Fox University began
• Why George Fox the person was such an important figure in history
• How George Fox impacts the city of Newberg
• Details on the new childcare center being built in partnership with A-dec
• Challenges facing Christian colleges around the country
• How AI is affecting higher education and how George Fox is adapting

To learn more about George Fox University, visit https://www.georgefox.edu/

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In this episode, Clay Downing, Superintendent of Chehalem Park & Recreation District (CPRD), breaks down the upcoming projects for Newberg and Dundee over the next few years.

In our conversation, you’ll learn:

• What CPRD is and how it works
• How Clay’s background in planning will help in his new role
• Current timelines for projects like the Bypass Trail, The Ewing Young Bridge, Renne Field, and Dundee’s new park with a splash pad
• What’s ahead for Chehalem Glenn golf course, including a potential new clubhouse and nine more holes
• How CPRD utilizes tax dollars, grants, the CPRD Foundation, and community partners to make projects happen
• How residents can get involved and stay up to date

To learn more about CPRD and explore current projects, view board meetings, or learn how to get involved, visit https://www.cprdnewberg.org/.

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In this episode, Jeff Kosmicki, Police Chief of the Newberg-Dundee Police Department, offers an inside look at what it takes to keep Newberg ranked among Oregon’s safest cities.

In our conversation, you’ll learn:

• How Jeff started his career in police work
• What it’s like being behind the wheel of a patrol car
• What it was like in the wake of the “defund the police” movement
• The department’s overall philosophy
• How new technology makes officers more effective
• Common misconceptions and myths
• How the D.A.R.E. programs build trust in the next generation
• And much more

To learn more about the Newberg-Dundee Police Department, visit https://www.newbergoregon.gov/police/

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