August 2007 Media Roundup

Aug. 1

The Record had a story about Regent and Pacific alumnus Jose Hernandez. Hernandez has a good shot of being selected by NASA for a space flight next year.

The Palm Beach Post had a story about the death of Pacific alumnus Kerry Brown. Brown, a football coach in the area, died in a traffic accident.

The Gilroy Dispatch had a walk-up story to the Gilroy Garlic Festival. Pacific freshman Shelly Wang was quoted in the story, saying she finds some of the garlic-related jewelry and other items that are sold at the festival "cool."

The PRNewswire service ran a press release that said McGeorge alumnus James Daley was appointed executive vice president and chief deposit officer of Mellon 1st Business Bank. Earthtimes.org, a Web site, picked up the press release.

Aug. 2

The Los Angeles Times ran an obit on former mayor and Pacific Regent Joan Darrah. The story mentioned that she also was an alumna of the University.

Double Time Magazine, a jazz publication, had a story on the LeBeouf brothers from Santa Cruz. The twin teen-agers both will study jazz as part of next week's Brubeck Summer Jazz Colony at Pacific. The story mentioned that they will be at Pacific this month.

Red Orbit, an online news service, ran the Record's story about Pacific Regent and NASA astronaut Jose Hernandez and his hopes that he is next on the list to be sent into space.

Civil engineering professor Dave Fletcher was interviewed on Channel 10 on their 11 p.m. news about the bridge collapse in Minnesota. He explained why the bridge fell like "dominoes."

Comedian Jeff Altman gave Pacific a plug on the Late Night with David Letterman Show. Altman said his daughter is attending Pacific.

Aug. 3

Both Dr. David Flether and Dr. Hector Estrada were quoted in a front-page story in The Modesto Bee about the safety of bridges in California.

The Record had a story about other "point-shaving" scandals in the world of sports. The story said that in 1998, students from Fullerton tried to fix a game against Pacific, however coach Bob Thomason said he didn't recall that happening.

The Record had a story and photo on the Folk Dance Camp that wraps up this week at Pacific. It's the 60th anniversary of the camp.

Psychology professor Scott Jensen was quoted in The Record in a story about what age a child should be when they can be trusted to be home alone. He said it really depends on the child, but it will probably be between the age of 12 and 16.

Dr. Hector Estrada was interviewed on both the 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. news casts on Channel 13. The 5 p.m. segment had a quick quote from him about the number of bridges that are considered "structurally deficient" in the nation. The 6 p.m. newscast had a lengthy interview on the same subject.

KCRA Channel 3 had a segment on the Joan Darrah Memorial Service during their 6 p.m. newscast.

Channel 10 from Sacramento had a segment on the Joan Darrah Memorial Service on their 5 p.m. newscast.

The New York Times had a brief on a concert by Dave Brubeck to promote his new album "Indian Summer." The brief mentioned that he is an alumnus of Pacific and that one of the songs he will play at the concert is "Pacific Hail," the University anthem.

Aug. 4

The Record had a story about a trip to Mexico that Dr. Elizabeth Griego is taking. She's bringing medical supplies to a rural village. The supplies were donated by St. Joseph's Medical Center through Pacific's Medical Clinic.

The Fresno Bee had a feature story on McGeorge alumnus Judge William M. Wunderlich, who oversees the federal court in Yosemite National Park.

The Record had a brief about a lecture that School of International Studies Dean Margee Ensign will deliver at the Cathedral of Annunciation this coming Thursday. It's part of an international lecture series the church is offering the community.

The Record had a story about the upcoming retirement of General Mills plant manager Robert Wheeler. Wheeler served on several committees at Pacific, the story says.

The Record had a story that said the University renewed baseball coach Ed Sprague's contract.

Aug. 5

The Jewish News, a newspaper in Germany, had a story about the backlash against a proposed British boycott against allowing Israeli academics teach in Britain as a statement against Israeli treatment of Palestinians. The story had a list of universities where professors have signed a petition asking Britain to rethink the idea. University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law was listed among the universities.

Michael Fitzgerald's column in The Record was focused on Jerry McNerney's upcoming economic summit at Pacific later this month.

Mike Klocke had a column in The Record that asked the question "Who would really want the job of mayor?" The column was centered around the memorial service for former mayor Joan Darrah, which was held at Pacific on Friday.

The Record had a story about the fate of itself after it was purchased as part of the Wall Street Journal takeover by Rupert Murdoch (WSJ owns The Record). The story says that The Record most likely will be put up for sale in the next 90 days because Murdoch bought the chain for the Wall Street Journal and has little interest in the other papers. Professor Bob Benedetti was quoted in the article saying that local newspapers still play an important role in day-to-day society.

Aug. 6

The Los Angeles Daily News had a story that said McGeorge alumnus Frank Jackson was appointed as an interim judge on California State Court of Appeals.

Aug. 7

UCSF news had a story today that said Pacific alumna J. Renee Navarro, PharmD, MD, was appointed director of academic diversity. The position is new.

The Tracy Press had a story on the Jerry McNerney economic summit that will be held at Pacific later this month.

Aug. 8

University of the Pacific's Klein Family Field will be featured in tonight's episode of Mythbusters on the Discovery Channel. The show used the field to test "baseball myths."

The Record had a brief that said it will have stories on the music group "Buck-O-Nine" and on trumpet player Marvin Stamm. Both are performing in different concerts at Pacific this weekend.

The Lodi News-Sentinel had a short story on the Mythbusters episode that is scheduled to air Wednesday night. The episode features Klein Family Field at Pacific as well as on-camera shots of Pacific head baseball coach Ed Sprague and undergraduate assistant John Devaney.

Aug. 9

Benerd Dean Lynn Beck was quoted in a Record story about Millennium High School, a charter school in Tracy that was established several years ago. Beck said that some charter schools don't do as well, but overall school districts and charter schools are learning to work better together.

Sociology professor Roy Childs was quoted in a Record story about the growing number of minorities in San Joaquin County. Childs said that large shifts in a community's ethnicity can make people anxious and lead to a decrease in community participation. But over time, he said, community participation will increase again as people lose their previous stereotypes about other ethnic groups.

Vida en el Valle, a Spanish-language newspaper distributed throughout Northern California, had a Spanish-language version of the Record's interview with Pacific alumnus and regent Jose Hernandez, a NASA astronaut. The story was about his hopes that he will be sent into space next year.

The Lodi News-Sentinel had a story about the economic summit that will be held at Pacific this month by Congressman Jerry McNerney.

The Record had a story about the two Brubeck Institute Summer Jazz concerts that will be held at Pacific on Friday and Saturday. The story focused on an interview with famed trumpet player Marvin Stamm.

Aug. 10

The Record had a feature story on Pacific alumnus Rod Bovee. Bovee recently completed a 150-mile six-day-long run across the Gobi desert in China and Mongolia.

The Lodi News-Sentinel had a story about the group of people who were inducted into the "Lodi Community Hall of Fame." Among them is three-time Lodi mayor Jerald Kirsten (deceased.) Kirsten was active on several committees at Pacific, the story says.

The Record had a brief that said several ska bands will perform at Pacific at 7 p.m. Saturday night.

The Record had a brief reminding the public about the two Brubeck Institute concerts, being held tonight and tomorrow afternoon.

Channel 13 re-used an interview with engineering professor Hector Estrada in a report last night. They replayed his quote that said many people have a false sense of security about the state of our bridges. The quote originally was aired on Aug. 3.

Aug. 11

The Lodi News-Sentinel had a story on the retirement of Police Lt. Bill Barry, a Lodi employee for the past two decades. The story said he is going to work for Pacific's police force.

The Sacramento Business Journal had a story that said it's getting harder to recruit foreign students to work at American companies because of all the security measures imposed by the Bush Administration since 2001. The story said the Education & Training Export Consortium, a group that is trying to address this problem, held its first meeting in June and attracted representatives from McGeorge School of Law.

WWL TV in Louisiana had a story about Tulane University's search for a new quarterback this year. The story said that Tulane head coach Bob Toledo used to work at Pacific.

The Record had a brief that said Nathan Davidson, a student in the Conservatory, was inducted into Pacific's chapter of Phi Kappa Phi.

Aug. 12

The Record had an editorial about the recent GrassRoots Global Institute meeting, held at Pacific. The editorial praised the meeting.

Aug. 13

The Record had a story about foster care parent Juanita Salas. It said most of the children she takes in are from the surrounding neighborhood, which makes it easier for the children because they don't have to switch schools or lose contact with friends. Psychology professor Linda Webster was quoted saying that children thrive on stability, so placing them in a nearby home is much better for them.

Aug. 14

The Yahoo! Business news center had a story today that said Pacific Alumna Kristin Kiltz was promoted the position of account director by Engage PR, a Bay Area PR firm.

The Yahoo! Business news center had a story today that said Pacific alumnus Richard Lo was named vice president of sales at MetaLINCS, a San Jose software company.

Eberhardt professor Michael Malloy was quoted on MSNBC today about the recent stock sell-off by most of the board members at Jones Soda. Malloy said the sudden and rapid sell-off should be a "red flag" to SEC officials. The Seattle Post Intelligencer also ran the same story. Jones Soda is based in Seattle.

The San Francisco Sentinel had a story about Supreme Court Chief Justice Anthony Kennedy's remarks at the ABA awards event earlier this month. The story mentioned that he teaches at McGeorge School of Law.

The Fresno Bee had a story about a Fresno State Professor, Albert Valencia, who has set up a fund to help low-income students buy college text books. He raises money for the fund by getting pledges for his annual swim from Alcatraz to San Francisco. The story mentioned that he's an alumnus of Pacific.

The Tacoma News ran the story that quoted Eberhardt professor Michael Malloy who said that it's a "red flag" to SEC investigators that many board members of Jones Soda suddenly sold almost all their company stock at the same time.

The Baltimore Sun had a story on Pacific alumnus Scott Boras, who now runs the Boras Corporation. The Boras Corporation analyzes baseball statistics and baseball play film to help major league teams find the best new rookies to draft in the upcoming season.

Healthcare Network magazine had a story that said Pacific alumnus Joseph E. Heins has joined DocusysINC as executive vice president and chief operating officer. DocuSYS does billing information for medical clinics.

The Record had a story quoting psychology professor Linda Webster. The story was about a national study that said that teen-age girls who share their problems with their friends tend to have more emotional problems in the long term. Webster said that these "peer relationships" are very important to teen-aged girls.

The Los Banos Enterprise had a story that said Pacific alumna Ila Nelson was hired by the school district there as a high school English teacher.

Aug. 16

The Record had a story about the new "America Competes" Act which encourages universities to emphasize math and science, encourage teachers to teach math and science and offers grants to boost schools that have Hispanics who are studying math and science. Benerd Dean Lynn Beck was quoted saying that Pacific is interested in teaching more Hispanics to become teachers. Provost Phil Gilbertson also was quoted saying that Pacific is working diligently to increase its Hispanic student population. The story also ran in the Spanish-language paper Vida en el Valle.

The Eastern Arizona Courier had a story that said local resident Joshua L. Smith recently graduated with a degree from the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry.

The Hawaii Star Bulletin had a brief that said local student Matthew Ebia received a Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union scholarship of $1,500 and plans to use it when he attends University of the Pacific this year.

Aug. 17

The Record had a story about how Pacific's rankings moved up two notches in the annual US News and World Report College Guide. The story quoted Dr. DeRosa saying that Pacific tries to meet the needs of students from all economic backgrounds. It also quoted a student saying "If it's in the top 100, you know it's going to be a quality school."

The Record had a story about next week's economic summit at Pacific. The story named all the guest speakers that are expected to appear.

The Houston Chronicle had a brief that said local attorney Gary M. Gelfman is moving his office to a bigger location. The brief mentioned that Gelfman is a McGeorge alumnus.

TMC Net, an online service for technology professionals, ran the Record's story about the new bill signed into law by President Bush last week that gives university's incentives to increase math and science instruction and to assist Hispanics into becoming math and science teachers.

The Berkeley Daily Planet had a feature column about how one of their writers went to Dugoni School of Dentistry to get a bridge looked at and learned from the student dentist about how Xylitol fruit gum can help prevent tooth decay.

The Modesto Bee had a story about the Modesto Open Tennis Tournament. In it, it said that Pacific student Vana Mrazovic will play in the open singles competition. It mentioned that Mrazovic was a top-ranked player at Pacific last year.

The Record had a story about "tips to fighting the freshman 15," the 15 pounds freshman traditionally gain during their first year away from home. The story quoted Kathy Hunter, director of Health Services in the Cowell Wellness Center, saying that the number one contributor to weight gain for college students is the introduction of alcohol to many student diets. She recommended eating healthy and regular exercise.

The International Herald Tribune in Paris ran a story that quoted McGeorge Professor Michael Malloy. Malloy said it's clear that the SEC will file charges against officials in the subprime mortgage market in the next six months.

The Sacramento Business Journal had a story about how well California universities did in the college rankings. It mentioned that Pacific moved up two spots and is considered a top 100 University. MSN Money also ran the same story on their Web site.

The Burlington Free Press in Vermont had a story about the college rankings. It mentioned that their local university, University of Vermont, tied with Pacific at 96.

Aug. 18

All About Jazz, an online jazz magazine, had a lengthy feature story about the life and times of Dave Brubeck. The story mentioned that he is an alumnus of Pacific, that he met his wife at Pacific and that Pacific has the Brubeck Institute. It also mentioned the documentary that Clint Eastwood is making about Brubeck.

The Modesto Bee had a story about Pacific's college rankings. It mentioned that Pacific moved up two spots from last year.

The Merced Sun Star had a brief that said Conservatory professor Al Brown will perform in Merced Aug. 26. The brief said that Brown applied percussion at Pacific.

The Financial Post in Canada and Reuters in South Africa ran a story that quoted McGeorge Professor Michael Malloy. Malloy said it's clear that the SEC will file charges against officials in the subprime mortgage market in the next six months.

Calibre Macroworld, The Record and the Merced Sun Star both ran a story that quoted Sean Snaith's latest economic forecast. The story mentioned that Snaith is a consultant for Pacific.

The San Diego Union Tribune had a story about the college rankings. In the story, it said that Pacific rose two spots in the rankings, passing the University of San Diego.

The Davis Enterprise had a story that said McGeorge alumnus Joe Spector is running for the school board there.

Aug. 19

The Lodi News-Sentinel had a story about how Pacific moved up two notches in the US News and World Report annual college rankings. It's the second year in a row that Pacific was named a top 100 school.

WFOR Television (CBS) in Florida had a story about the national college rankings. Pacific was mentioned in the story.

The Wichita Eagle in Kansas had a story about the first year at Wichita State University for Gary Miller, academic affairs chief. The story mentions that Miller used to be dean at the College of Pacific.

Aug. 20

The Record had a story about how many of the Central Valley's most well-known environmental activists are far beyond retirement age. The story said that many environmental organizations are now reaching out to students at Pacific to become active in local politics in the hope the environmental movement doesn't fizzle when the current leaders retire or pass away. The story mentioned last year's week-long environmental awareness activities at Pacific.

Reuters in the United Kingdom ran a wire story that quotes McGeorge Professor Michael Malloy saying that it's clear the SEC will file charges against people in the Subprime Mortgage Business in the next six months.

Aug. 21

Physics professor Joseph Alward was quoted on the front page of The Modesto Bee in a story about a chunk of ice that fell off a passenger jet and smashed through the roof of a Modesto home early Monday. Alward estimated the speed of the ice at about 160 mph.

The Modesto Bee had a story that said California's budget stalemate is delaying CALGrant checks to college students this year, causing some students to have to delay their enrollment until next semester because they now can't pay for tuition. The story said that University of the Pacific is one of three area universities that starts classes next year and that has students affected by this.

KPIX Channel 5 in San Francisco and the San Diego Union Tribune both had a story about the death of Pacific alumnus Dr. Henry Gong. Gong was a member of the California Air Resources Board and a well-respected pulmonary physician.

KCRA was on campus this morning to interview Housing Director Dr. Steve Jacobsen about fire safety on college campuses. The fire safety rating for almost all campuses in the United States has dropped in the past five years due to a lack of training or understanding by students of how serious fires can be in residence halls. The story aired on the 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. news.

The Record had an editorial that commended President Don DeRosa for saying that Pacific is focused on making education available to students of all economic backgrounds. The editorial was about Pacific being ranked as one of the top 100 schools in the country for the second year in a row.

Aug. 22

Record columnist Michael Fitzgerald wrote about one woman's idea to bring Chicago "Loop" style public transportation to Stockton. The idea is that all public transportation routes would be loops and would reach communities on the periphery of Stockton. The column suggest that University of the Pacific's Stockton campus would be a natural spot to be the center of one of the proposed loop routes.

Lynn King, athletic director at Pacific, was quoted in a story in The Record about plans to bring direct flights between Stockton and Phoenix. King said any consistent air flight between Stockton and a major city is a bonus to any organization that holds sporting events.

The Lodi News-Sentinel had a story about the sudden resignation of Delta Board Trustee Victor Goehring. He was critical of the board's plan to build a satellite campus on prime agricultural land in Lodi. Lodi City Councilman Larry Hansen was quoted saying that a Delta satellite campus in Lodi will not attract as much business as University of the Pacific did to Pacific Avenue in Stockton.

Comcast taped the California Economic Summit in Long Theater today. The event was co-sponsored by Pacific, Congressman Jerry McNerney and the Public Forum Institute. Comcast subscribers in the Central Valley will be able to view the entire summit on the "Comcast On Demand" subscriber channel next week.

Channel 10 covered the California Economic Summit. The news report should be on the evening news tonight.

Aug. 23

The Modesto Bee had a story on the California Economic Summit. It mentioned that the summit was held at University of the Pacific.

The Record had a story on the California Economic Summit. Provost Phil Gilbertson was quoted in the story praising Congressman Jerry McNerney for organizing the event.

The Lodi News-Sentinel had a story on the California Economic Summit. It mentioned that Business School Dean Chuck Williams and professor Mark Plovnik were both participants.

The San Jose Mercury News had a feature story on the recent death of Pacific alumnus Dr. Henry Gong, a member of the California Air Resources Board. The Palisadian Post ran the same story.

NCAA Sports had a story that said Purdue University was penalized by the NCAA and put on probation because one of its basketball coaches admitted to helping a student athlete complete homework assignments. The story mentioned that Ted Leland, vice president of advancement at Pacific, was on the board that voted to penalize Purdue.

The Amador Ledger Dispatch had a story about Amador High School's efforts to buy new band uniform and make its marching band competitive again. The story said the band combined with another band at another high school earlier this year and won "golden honors" at the annual marching band competition held at University of the Pacific.

Aug. 24

Renewable Energy Access Magazine ran the Modesto Bee's story on the California Economic Summit that was held at Pacific on Wednesday.

The Record had a story on how popular Bus Route 40 has become in town since the city put electric hybrid buses on that route. The story mentioned that the bus route is popular with students at Pacific since there's a stop in front of the University.

MyContentBuilder, a blog site on the Internet, had a story about how to find a good cosmetic dentist in the Bay Area. One of the dentists interviewed was Dugoni alumna Monica Saldana.

The Record had a story about locals who were inducted into the Mexican-American Hall of Fame. Pacific alumna Maria Ramirez-McGuire, a teacher, was one of those who was inducted.

Aug. 25

The Record had a column about the Stockton2020 project, a city initiative to improve the public library. It mentioned that several Pacific students are helping research library services offered in other cities.

The Los Angeles Times had a column about USC coach Pete Carroll. The story mentioned that he's an alumnus of Pacific.

The Record had a feature story on new Pacific chaplain The Rev. Donna McNiel.

The Modesto Bee had a story about a new pharmacy that opened in Hughson. The pharmacy is owned and run by Pacific alumnus Jose Carranza. His daughter Erika Carranza is current pharmacy student at Pacific and plans to work with her dad after she graduates, the story says.

The Modesto Bee had a story that said the Sac-San Joaquin wrestling finals will be held at Pacific in February in the Spanos Center. They originally were going to be held in the Stockton Arena, but a scheduling conflict caused them to be moved.

The Sacramento Bee had a feature story on Sacramento Deputy District Attorney Rita Spillane. The story says she's a McGeorge Alumnus. Her husband also is a graduate of McGeorge, it says.

Aug. 26

The Record had a story about the activities on campus this weekend for all the incoming freshman. The story quoted several students and mentioned that Pacific recently was ranked as one of the 20 campuses in the country with the most to do for students by the Princeton Review.

The Record had a brief saying that Jane Lewis was named the new director of Human Resources at Pacific.

The San Jose Mercury News had a story about the increasing number of concussions being reported by high school athletes. Most are from football and soccer players, but other sports such as basketball, LaCrosse and Water Polo also are reporting increases in the injuries. The story interviewed water polo player Bethany Nollette who hopes to play Water Polo as a Pacific student.

The Record had an opinion column about how polarized the world is becoming. It says that blogs, political television and radio pundits and politicians are painting everything as "black and white," thus avoiding reason and discourse. The article quoted Professor Bob Benedetti as saying that local newspapers are important letting communities discuss important issues in a common forum.

Aug. 27

The Record had a story about how algebra scores have fallen statewide. Benerd professor Dennis Parker was quoted saying that expecting eighth graders to be proficient in Algebra is a "double-edged sword." On one hand, it would put the state ahead of every other state in the country. On the other hand, other states don't require algebra at the eighth grade because most students haven't developed the cognitive abilities to handle the mathematical concepts.

The Enquirer Herald in New York State had a story that looked at the judges recently appointed to the appeals court for the U.S. Military Court of Review. One of them is McGeorge alumnus Paul Holden Jr. WTOP Television in New York as well as several other media outlets carried the same story.

Aug. 28

The Modesto Bee had a story that said students are moving into the dorms at UC Merced. It mentioned that students moved back to Pacific last week and started classes this week.

The Record quoted Eberhardt professor Ron Hoverstad in a story about Extreme Pita's plans to open five new stores in the Central Valley this year. Hoverstadt said Extreme Pita is probably trying to capitalize on the current healthy fast food trend, as demonstrated by the demise of Krispy Kreme.

CSTV.com had a story that said Iowa University's Field Hockey Team will play against Pacific's team Saturday and UC Berkeley's team Sunday. The story mentioned this is the first game of the year for Pacific and Berkeley.

The Record had photos of several people practicing Chinese exercises on the Stockton campus.

Aug. 29

TMC Net, a Web site for electronic communications professionals, carried The Records story on the expansion of the Extreme Pita franchise in the San Joaquin Valley. That story quoted Business Professor Ron Hoverstad.

The Syracuse Observer Dispatch had a sports story about how the first few games of a season will not determine how well a team will do for the rest of the year. The story mentioned that former Washington Quarterback and sports commentator Sonny Sixkiller is a Pacific alumnus.

Aug. 30

The Mountain Democrat in Placerville had a story that said local high school baseball champion Tyler Waldron will play for the Tigers starting this year. He received a full-ride scholarship from Pacific.

The Orion, Chico State's school paper, had a story about how women's basketball star Amber Simmons has joined Pacific's team this semester. The story implies that Pacific broke NCAA rules by recruiting Simmons from Chico State and says Chico State filed an official complaint against Pacific with the NCAA. The story later says that Simmons, in fact, had permission to talk to Pacific as well as six other schools.

The Sacramento Bee had a feature story on Anita Creamer, an attorney who recently passed the California Bar Exam without ever going to law school. The story mentioned that she was sworn in by Pacific Regent Morrison England, and that she got a lot of help from employees at McGeorge School of Law who let her use resources at the school for her private studying.

The Modesto Bee had a brief that said Pacific was named in the Princeton review as one of the best universities in the country and one of the top 20 colleges with the most for students to do on campus.

AZ Sportshub.com, an online sports blog, had a column about San Jose State. In it, it said that Pacific' is probably the oldest rival of The Spartans and points out the two teams first played against each other in 1900.

Aug. 31

The Record had a story about a debate over the new growth plan for Stockton. City officials want to allow 2.5 percent growth. Community activists want to limit it to 2 percent. Retired Pacific professor Michael Ballot was quoted in the story saying that 2 percent is plenty of growth for the city. The story mentioned that he used to teach business at Pacific.

The Fresno Bee had a feature story on high school water polo star Virginia "Jen" Weece. The story said she is thinking about attending Pacific next year.

The Record had a story about all the activities in the area this extended weekend. It mentioned that Pacific Theater is showing the film "Blades of Glory."

Dr. Ken Albala's interview on "Beans" was broadcast on Radio New Zealand this week as a two-part series. Both shows can be heard and downloaded from the station's Web site at http://www.radionz.co.nz/nr/programmes/thiswayup