Pacific in the Press for May 2008
May 1
The Record had a story about this Sunday’s “The Used” concert that will be at Pacific.
May 2
The Record had a story about the annual May Day protests against immigration laws that were held across the country yesterday. Pacific student Veronica Chavez was quoted in the story saying she participated in Stockton’s protests to honor her father and grandfather, both who immigrated to the United States to start a better life.
May 3
The Record had a brief about the car show being hosted by Pacific's Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan Club in downtown Stockton.
The Amador Ledger Dispatch had a story about a scholarship awards dinner held there. It said that the guest speaker was former football pro and Pacific alumnus Greg Bishop.
The Sacramento Bee had a story about how outraged people are at the rising price of gas and the record profits being posted by oil companies. McGeorge student Casey Hazelhofer was quoted in the story as one of those who is outraged.
Record sports columnist Jason Alexander had a column that blamed the Pacific baseball team’s poor performance this year on the expulsion of several baseball players last year. The column had some erroneous facts in it.
May 4
The Sacramento Bee had a brief about an upcoming performance by the Brubeck Jazz Fellows at Savanna’s Lounge.
May 5
The Record had a brief that said Tom Zuckerman is the new chair of the Board of Regents.
The Record had a story about how the Jacoby Center is working with county officials to improve this year’s elections. Jacoby Center director Bob Benedetti was quoted in the story.
May 6
The Lodi News-Sentinel had a feature story on police captain J.P. Badel., who was promoted to third in charge of the Lodi P.D. this week. The story said that Badel is a Pacific alumnus and quotes Badel as saying that he initially moved to the area because he was impressed with Pacific’s Stockton campus.
The Appeal Democrat (Marysville) had a news obit on Pacific alumna Aileen Buoy Stevens, a retired English teacher. She was 92.
The Chronicle of Higher Education had a brief about President Don DeRosa’s announcement that he will retire in June, 2009.
The Record had a stand-alone photo of Pacific student Ross Freeden studying on Knoles Lawn yesterday.
The Record had a review of “The Used” concert that was held on the Stockton campus Sunday night.
May 7
The Nugget (Sisters, Oregon) had a story about the recent Reno Jazz Festival. The story mentioned that University of the Pacific’s jazz band played at the festival.
The Press Democrat (Santa Rosa) had a story that said Santa Rosa Junior College water polo coach James Graham will become the new water polo coach at Pacific. CBS College Sports also carried the same story.
ComputerWorld ran an article about what Microsoft’s pullout of its takeover bid for Yahoo! means for Microsoft. The story mentioned that Pacific has decided to use Google’s e-mail products over Microsoft’s in an expansion of its e-mail services for students. The story quoted Pacific employee Rob Henderson who said that most people on campus said they preferred Google’s products over Microsoft.
The Palo Alto Online had a story that said El Carmelo Elementary School's new principal will be Pacific alumnus Chuck Merritt.
May 8
The Earth Times had a story that said McGeorge alumnus David Williams was appointed to the board of directors for iMergent Applications Inc.
The Metropolitan News-Enterprise (Greater Los Angeles area) had a story about the four candidates who are running for the Los Angeles Superior Court. One of the candidates is McGeorge alumna Lori-Ann C. Jones.
The Record had a story about the Lodi School District’s search for a new superintendent. The story said that the district is using Pacific’s close proximity to Lodi as one of the “selling points” to potential candidates.
The Hawaii Tribune-Herald had a brief that said Pacific alumnus and local rancher Robert Hinds was named to the board of directors of Parker Ranch.
The Record had a feature story on Pacific baseball player Adam Ching.
May 9
The Central Valley Business Times had a story about biology professor Craig Vierra being given the Distinguished Faculty Award this month.
The Militant, a weekly California newsletter for social activists, had a story about all the protests held across the state last month about the treatment of Southeast Asian immigrants by federal authorities. The story mentioned that one of the protests happened on Pacific’s Stockton campus.
May 10
The Record had a story about the annual Mother’s Day Strawberry Breakfast to be held this weekend. Erin Rausch, the director of Pacific’s Center for Community Involvement, was quoted in the story.
The Record had a feature story on the upcoming Colliver Lecture scheduled this Thursday. They interviewed Dr. Philip Wogaman, the guest speaker.
The Newport News Times had a feature story on a local stage production of “The Jungle Book.” It’s being narrated by Pacific alumna Khloella Brateng, the story says.
The Merced Sun Star had a story about people who commute hundreds of miles each day because they can’t afford to live near their employers. Eberhardt professor John Knight was quoted in the story.
The Lodi News Sentinel had a story about criticism of the state-mandated 700 form, which political candidates have to fill out to disclose all their financial interests. Critics say the form reveals little information and seems to be designed to help candidates hide what they own and who they work for. Political science professor Bob Benedetti was quoted in the story.
The Record had a story about how rents in San Joaquin County are still stable. Eberhardt Professor John Knight was quoted in the story.
Inside Indiana Business had a story that said Eberhardt Dean Chuck Williams was appointed the new dean of the Butler University Business School.
May 11
The Bakersfield Californian had a roundup of all the candidates running for the open judge seat in the Kern County Superior Court. One of the candidates is McGeorge alumnus Matt Brady, the story says. Trading Markets Magazine in Los Angeles ran the same story.
The Record had a feature on a new Stockton company that is marketing lower-alcohol-content beverages to women. Pacific marketing professor Suzanne Walchli was quoted in the story.
May 12
The Record had a short story about Professor Craig Vierra being given the distinguished faculty award this year at Pacific.
May 13
Network World Asia carried the story about how Microsoft needs a lot of work to catch up to Google’s dominance on the Web. That story quoted Pacific employee Rob Henderson who said that a survey of students showed most preferred Google’s online applications over Microsoft’s applications.
The Modesto Bee had a story about Riverbank Unified School District Superintendent Joseph Galindo retiring. The story mentioned that he was working on a doctorates in education at Pacific when he was appointed Superintendent in 1995. In the story, he said he hopes to return to Pacific to finish that doctorates.
May 14
The Fresno Bee had a story about high school baseball champion Tyson Perez, who apparently is so good as a pitcher that some major league teams are openly talking about drafting him right out of high school. If that doesn’t happen, Perez might play for Pacific, the story says.
KCRA (NBC in Sacramento), NBC 11 (San Francisco), KITV (NBC Honolulu), WTOV (NBC Ohio), and a number of other NBC affiliates across the United States all ran a feature story on former prostitute and current sex-education author and teacher Veronica Monet. The story focused on a guest lecture that she gave to the human sexuality class offered on Pacific’s Stockton campus. She was on campus last month.
The Tracy Press had a story about the high school baseball championships that are being played at Pacific this week.
May 15
The Record had a short feature story on the Latino Women’s Republican Group in Stockton. The story said the communications professor Dave Frederickson recently gave a presentation on political spin and how the Internet is changing the way campaigns work.
The Sacramento Bee had a long brief that said Sacramento native Kalin Marlene Johnson received a law degree from McGeorge earlier this month.
The Record had a column about the O.J. Mayo basketball scandal at USC. He was a basketball player who was given flat-screen televisions, flown on private jets around the country and given star treatment – all in violation of NCAA rules. Pacific basketball coach Bob Thomason was quoted in the column expressing how troubling the issue is.
Indian Country Today, a national newsletter about native-American concerns, had an article about the recent lawsuit against the state of California over tribal pacts. The story was written by McGeorge alumnus Jack Duran.
The Chicago Tribune had a story that said even in a volatile Real Estate market, the simple rules of when to buy and sell still apply. Eberhardt Professor John Knight was quoted in the story.
The Record had an obit for Pacific alumnus Robert “Bob” Hernandez. He was 73.
May 16
NBC 4 (Los Angeles) and WSMV (Nashville) ran the story about former prostitute and current sex author Veronica Monet. The story mentioned that she recently guest-lectured in a human sexuality class at Pacific.
The Record had a story about how the Stockton School District mentioned in its parents newsletter that one of their board members is running for county supervisor. That triggered a firestorm from other candidates who claimed the district illegally was endorsing a political race. Political Science professor Bob Benedetti was quoted in the story.
The Record had a story about local reaction to the California Supreme Court decision that overturned the state’s ban on gay marriages. Kathy Hunter, Pacific’s director of health services, was quoted in the story.
Channel 10 (TV station in San Diego) and WXII 12 TV (Salem-Salem Mass.) ran the story about former prostitute and current sex author Veronica Monet’s guest lecture at Pacific’s Stockton campus.
The Record had an editorial about all the schools that will hold graduation ceremonies in the next few weeks. The editorial led with details of Pacific’s commencement on Saturday.
The Desert Dispatch (Barstow) had a story about a local woman being sent to prison for 12 years for embezzlement. The story mentioned that her son is a current student a Pacific.
The Fresno Bee had a feature story on local teenager Taryn Morita who recently was named one of the top high school students in the Fresno Area. Morita was quoted in the story saying she hopes to attend the Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences after she graduates from high school.
KFSN (ABC in Fresno) had a story about how opponents of Gay Marriage filed a “stay” against the State Supreme Court ruling earlier in the day that removed roadblocks to gay marriage. McGeorge Professor Lawrence Levine was quoted in the story.
May 17
The Record had a feature story on the Latino graduation ceremony held at Pacific Friday night. It focused on new graduate Rosario Sandoval.
The Fresno Bee had a story that said the valley’s unemployment rate has continued to stay high. Jeffrey Michael, director of the Eberhardt Business Forecasting Center, was quoted in the story. The Record had a similar story.
News Blaze (an online news service) had a story that said Gov. Schwarzenegger appointed McGeorge alumnus David Shaw as inspector general of California’s prison system.
The San Diego Union Tribune had a story about the California Supreme Court’s ruling that removed a law that prevented same-sex couples from getting married. McGeorge professor John Sims was quoted in the story.
May 18
The Record ran a large photo from Saturday’s commencement.
The San Luis Obispo Tribune had an obituary for Pacific alumnus Larry Cone. He was 86.
The Sacramento Bee had a brief that said Gov. Schwarzenegger appointed McGeorge alumnus Paul Richardson as a judge in Sacramento Superior Court.
May 19
The Record had a brief about Robert Alexander being named associate provost for enrollment at Pacific.
The Merced Sun Star had an obituary on Pacific alumnus and retired teacher Robert Hernandez. He was 73.
The Metropolitan News Enterprise (a legal paper based in Los Angeles) had a story that said Gov. Schwarzenegger appointed McGeorge Alumnus Robert Mallano as the presiding justice in Division One of the state’s Court of Appeals.
May 20
The Record had a lengthy feature story on children who grew up in foster homes who have become college graduates. The story focuses on Nicole DiSilvestro, who just graduated with a bachelors degree in theater arts from Pacific. She spent her whole childhood being taken from foster home to foster home and living in the Mary Graham Children’s shelter. The full story can be found online here: http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080520/A_LIFE/805200302/-1/A_LIFE
CBS College Sports (cable channel) had a story that said Pacific has recruited Royal Edwards for the basketball team next year. The story also said that current basketball player Joe Ford has been put on the injured list and will not be able to play next year. He will continue his education at Pacific, the story says. The Record had a separate story about the Joe Ford injury.
The Sacramento Bee had a story about a lawsuit against a shuttle company filed by its employees over “labor violations.” McGeorge professor Robert Hawley was quoted in the story.
The Sacramento Bee had a story that said last week’s landmark state Supreme Court ruling on gay marriage was based on a previous ruling that allowed inter-racial marriage. McGeorge professor Brian Landsberg was quoted in the story.
The Paso Roble Press had an obit for Pacific alumnus Larry Cone. He was 87.
The Lodi News Sentinel had a story that said Dale Eisner was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the drunk-driving crash that killed Pacific employee Peirre Ackerman last year.
The Roseland Press Democrat had a story that said the majority of its local high school graduations are going to college next year. University of the Pacific was named as one of the favorite colleges that Roseland students will attend next year.
California Lawyer (a daily newspaper) had a story about the aging California prison population. The story mentioned that this is one of the strains on the prison system’s health care system, as they are now having to deal with geriatric issues. The story mentioned that McGeorge professor Clark Kelso was recently appointed as the head of the California prison health system because of the many flaws in caring for the state’s prisoners.
May 21
The San Francisco Chronicle had an obit for Pacific alumna Marilyn Verna (Coulter) Henderson. She was 78.
Red Orbit, an online news service, ran the Record yesterday about children raised in local shelters and foster families who recently completed college. The story featured a recent Pacific grad.
The Record had a story that said Pacific’s baseball team beat Santa Clara 8-2 on Tuesday.
The Record had a brief about the 2008-2009 Basketball Season schedule that was released. Pacific plays its first official game in Berkeley on Nov. 15.
The San Francisco Chronicle ran a story that said official papers show that the White House directly was involved in Department of the Interior in decisions regarding what animals are on the endangered species list. McGeorge Professor Craig Manson – a former Interior Department employee named in the papers – defended the White House Actions, saying "The fact was the assistant secretary's office took a very active role in the ESA program, and that's perfectly proper for the assistant secretary's office to do so.”
May 22
The Daily Sentinel (Grand Junction, Colorado), ran the San Francisco Chronicle story about White House involvement in endangered species list decisions. The Washington Post, MSNBC and the Daily Camera (Boulder, Colorado) ran their own separate stories on the issue.
Vida En El Valle (A Spanish-Language publication in the San Joaquin Valley) ran The Record story from last week about Pacific Communications Professor David Fredrickson speaking to a group of Hispanic Republicans about messaging during elections.
The Record had a feature story about Indiana Jones for today’s opening of the new movie. The story mentions that shots in the first film were filmed at Pacific’s Stockton campus.
KCRA (NBC, Sacramento) mentioned that a large stained-glass window fell out of Burns Tower in a story about the high winds and numerous wild fires reported in California Thursday. The station also posted a short story about the stained-glass incident on its Web site which was picked up by KQCA (Channel 58 in Sacramento). The Record also posted a short online story about the Burns Tower incident on its Web site.
CBS College Sports had a story saying that the collegiate soccer schedule was released. The story mentioned Pacific’s women’s soccer teams opening game against Stanford on Aug. 24.
The Calgary Sun had a story about an upcoming wrestling match that will pit two professionals against each other. One is an engineer who wrestled in college and still does it on weekends for fun. The other is McGeorge alumnus Christian Wellisch who currently practices law in Canada.
The Sacramento Bee had a short story that said Pacific alumna Gayle Erbe-Hamlin has been named interim chief administrative officer of the El Dorado County Public Health Department.
The Lahaina News (Hawaii) had a story about how the five top high school swimmers from Lahainaluna High School are all going to “top colleges” next year. The story mentioned that swimmer Jack Pope will attend the Benerd School of Education.
McGeorge Professor Larry Levine was featured on Capital Public Radio's "Insight" program addressing the California Supreme Court's ruling on Gay Marriage.
May 23
The Record ran a large photo of Burns Tower (minus one of its stained-glass windows) on the front of its local section in a story about all the wind damage reported in San Joaquin County.
The World (Coos, Oregon) ran the story about allegations that the White House improperly weighed in on decisions about the endangered species act. The story mentioned that one of the people named in a Congressional report who was influenced by the White House is current McGeorge professor Craig Manson.
The San Francisco Chronicle had a news obit on Diablo Valley College chemistry professor Donald Brunner, a Pacific alumnus. He was 82.
MSNBC mentioned the stained glass window that was blown out of Burns Tower in a story about all the wind and fire problems in California.
NewsRx.com ran a story that said Professor Tamara Little published a research paper that concludes why competitive cyclists often suffer from lower back pain.
The Manteca Bulletin ran a column that mentioned all the local places featured in the four Indiana Jones films. It mentioned that Pacific’s Stockton campus was used for one of the films, though the column erroneously says it was the third film. It actually was the first film. Stock footage of the Faye Spanos Concert Hall might also be in the fourth film, though that has not been confirmed yet.
The Statesman Journal (Oregon) had a brief that said Gov. Ted Kulongoski appointed McGeorge Alumnus Terry Ashcroft to a superior court seat in Marion County.
The Atlantic City Press ran the story about how McGeorge Alumnus Christian Wellisch is going to participate in a professional wrestling match.
The Lodi News-Sentinel ran a story about all the damage caused by high winds in San Joaquin County Thursday. It mentioned the damage to the stained glass window in Burns Tower.
CBS 13 in Sacramento ran a short story on the 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts about the wind damage to Burns Tower.
May 24
The Modesto Bee had a story about all the wind damage reported in the San Joaquin Valley this week. It mentioned the damage to the stained glass window in Burns Tower.
May 25
The Record had a feature story on Mathew DeBoard, founder of Origami Foods in Stockton. DeBoard has an MBA from the Eberhardt School of Business.
Asian Week Magazine (San Francisco) had a feature story on Dr. Ron Tom, an alumnus of the Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Tom, who is now semi-retired from his pharmacy practice, spends most of his time doing pro-bono work for non-profit health organizations and lobbying politicians to pass public health bills.
The San Francisco Chronicle had a story about a “Sex in the City” party over the weekend. Several students from the Dugoni School of Dentistry attended the party and were quoted in the article.
May 26
The Record had a feature story on Lodi teacher Tim Bugno. Bugno is currently working on a doctorate in education at Pacific, the story says.
The Record had a story that said Pacific’s men’s baseball team ended its season this weekend with two consecutive losses to Oregon State.
The Santa Cruz Sentinel had a feature story on Conservatory of Music alumnus Mickey McGushin. He is a local piano player, conductor, composer and music teacher.
McGeorge professor Lawrence Levine had an op-ed published in the Legal Times. The editorial focused on the recent state Supreme Court ruling allowing same-sex marriages.
May 27
Asia Week Magazine (San Francisco) had a story about Pacific alumnus and Stockton plastic surgeon Dr. Hugh Vu. Dr. Vu offers his services for free to children who were injured in natural disasters and wars. He is planning trips this summer to Asia to help children in the Phillipines, Vietnam and China.
The Record had a story about the four candidates running for judge in San Joaquin County. One of the candidates is McGeorge alumnus Phil Urie.
The Record had a story about how more women in Lodi’s Muslim community are choosing higher education and careers over the more traditional path of marriage. Pacific cultural studies Professor Mounir Bennouya was quoted in the story.
The Record had a feature story about the special collections kept by University of the Pacific. The story featured a photo from the Brubeck collection.
May 28
The Record had a round-up story about all the people running for City Council District 2. The story says that one of the contenders is Pacific alumnus Michael Merriweather.
The Tucson Citizen had a story on local high school golf champion Robert Perrott III. Perrott will attend Pacific in the fall, the story says.
The Record had a story on the “Bring Me a Book Foundation” which encourages literacy. The story says it’s directed by retired Pacific professor Bob Morrow. Benerd Dean Lynn Beck was quoted in the story.
The Record had a roundup of what the Pacific Athletics department is up to during the summer when school is out. It mentioned the many sports camps, the recent MVP inductions of more than a dozen Pacific students this week and how some of the teams already are starting practice sessions for the next school year.
The Redding Record Searchlight had a feature story on Pacific senior Chris Rosenau, a Redding native. Rosenau has dominated a local golf tournament in Redding since he was in high school and is hoping to become a pro-golfer after he graduates from Pacific, the story says.
CBS College Sports had a story that said Pacific’s two assistant baseball coaches, Steve Pearse and Jim Yanko, both will not coach for Pacific next season. Coach Ed Sprague was quoted in the story.
The Los Altos Town Crier had a story that said Pacific alumnus Bill Waggoner will be the new head football coach for Los Altos High School.
May 29
The Record had a story about Pacific alumnus Dave Brubeck being inducted into the California Hall of Fame by Gov. Schwarzenegger.
Zephyr Communications announced that Pacific alumnus Robert Cabanya is their new CEO, according to a press release distributed by Marketwire.
The Record had a story announcing that baseball coach Ed Sprague “fired” his two assistant coaches.
The Saipan Tribune had a feature story about where the top high school graduates are going for college next year. University of the Pacific was mentioned.
KPIX TV (CBS San Francisco) had a story about the services offered by the Dugoni School of Dentistry to the public. The feature is scheduled to be rebroadcast two more times in June.
KGO TV (ABC San Francisco) interviewed Dr. Marc Geissberger, chair of the dept. of restorative dentistry at Dugoni, about the pros and cons of teeth whitening.
The Ridgecrest Daily Independent and the Daily Independent (Kern County) both had an editorial urging readers to vote for McGeorge alumnus Matt Brady for Superior Court judge.
May 30
The National Law Journal had a story that said 10 new law schools are in the works, most on the East Coast. McGeorge alumna Gina Bowden was quoted in the story.
The Visalia Times-Delta had a brief that said Dugoni alumnus Dr. John Sullivan of Tulare has been elected to a third term on the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
Reuters had a story that said the Real Estate market is in such poor shape at the moment that some wanna-be sellers are being discouraged from listing their homes at all. Eberhardt professor John Knight was quoted in the story. CNBC, Yahoo! News, the New York Times, Forbes, ABC News and the Science Review News all ran with the story.
The Record had a story about the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Robert Kennedy. It mentioned that Kennedy made a stop in Stockton the week before he was killed. Retired Pacific professor John Morearty was quoted in the story.
The Indianapolis Star had a brief that said McGeorge alumna Sarah Randall was hired as an associate in the practice of estate planning and estate administration at the firm of Church, Church, Hittle & Antrim.
May 31
The Folsom Telegraph had a short story about a piano recital that will be performed by Chi-Xin Thorp to commemorate the opening of a new church building. Thorp is an alumna of the Conservatory of Music.
The California Farm Bureau Newsletter and Ag Alert (another newsletter) had a story about how more California wineries are now selling their products outside of the United States. In it, one winery owner said she started looking at international trade after attending an exporters workshop hosted by the Eberhardt School of Business.
The Bahrain Tribune (Middle East) rand the story about how some home sellers are being discouraged from listing their homes due to the troubled real estate market in the nation. Eberhardt Professor John Knight was quoted in that story.
