July 2008
July 1
The Wall Street Journal had a story about how officials are trying to track down the source of Salmonella that sickened people across the United States two weeks ago. The prime suspect is tomatoes. Pacific professor Ken Albala was quoted in the story. WFLA (540 am, Orlando, Florida) also ran the story.
The Sacramento Bee had an obit on Pacific graduate M. Bernice Russell. She was 86.
The Record ran an editorial that said California’s recession won’t last forever. It quoted Jeff Michael, director of Eberhardt’s Business Forecasting Center.
July 2
The San Diego Tribune, The Florida Gainesville Sun and the Arizona Republic ran the Wall Street Journal story about the trouble in finding the source of Salmonella poisoning that initially was blamed on tomatoes. Professor Ken Albala was quoted in that story.
The Tri-Valley Herald had an obit on Pacific graduate Margeret Riggs, 78. She once was dean of girls and vice principal at Escalon High School.
AOL Money (an online business news service) ran a story that said City National Bank hired McGeorge graduate James R. as executive vice president in charge of its newly-formed Treasury Services Division.
The Redding Record Searchlight had a brief that said Dr. Jonathan Pascarella, a 2000 Red Bluff High School graduate, has returned to Red Bluff to join the dental practice of Dr. William J. Moore. The brief said he earned a bachelor’s at Pacific’s Stockton campus and his dental degree at Pacific’s San Francisco campus.
The Record had a brief that said Ex-Sac State and Long Beach baseball coach Don Barbara has joined Pacific’s baseball staff as an assistant coach.
July 3
The Record had an obituary on Pacific graduate and local teacher Susannah Marciana Kelley. She was 48.
The Sacramento News and Review had a lengthy article that explored all the attacks on Constitutional rights waged by the Bush administration during the past seven years. McGeorge professor John Sims was quoted in the story.
The Sacramento Bee had a story about a DUI alcohol case that’s in the superior court in Sacramento where the defendant claims he was tricked into getting drunk. McGeorge professor John Myers was quoted in the story.
July 4
The New York Times had a lengthy article about how one of President Bush’s nominations as a federal judge – Michael O’Neill, is being accused of plagiarizing the works of other attorneys. Gerald M. Caplan, a former Justice Department official and former dean of the McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, was quoted in the story as one of those who had his work stolen by O’Neill. The Gasden Times (Alabama) ran the same story.
July 5
Fortune Magazine and CNN had a story about people lining up outside the Apple store in New York to buy the newest iPhone. Among those waiting was Pacific graduate Daniel Bowman Simon.
The Record had a feature story on local high school student Alexandria "Cammie" Brown, who started a science program for underprivileged kids. The story mentioned that her father is Ashland O. Brown, a University of the Pacific mechanical engineering professor.
July 6
The Redding Record Searchlight had a brief that said Dugoni graduate Dr. Jonathan Pascarella will start practicing with Dr. William Moore.
The Daily InterLake (Montana) had a news obit on Pacific graduate Susannah Marciana Kelley. She was 48.
The Modesto Bee had a feature story on minor league baseball player and Pacific graduate Anthony Jackson.
The Lincoln Journal Star (Nebraska) and the Star Telegram (Forth Worth, Texas) ran the Wall Street Journal about the problems officials are having tracking the source of the recent Salmonella scare. Dr. Ken Albala was quoted in that story.
The Sacramento Bee and the Los Banos Enterprise ran a wire story about how Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy is now considered to be the Supreme Court’s “moderate.” The story mentioned that Kennedy teaches at McGeorge during the summer.
The Fresno Bee had a feature story on Pacific graduate Wesley Creswick, a local dairy feed commodity broker.
July 7
Nothing to Report.
July 8
The Sun Journal (Lewiston, Maine) had a short story about the local high school students who received large scholarships. One of them is Benjamin McCollister, who will study business at Pacific in the fall.
The Daily Pilot (Costa Mesa, California) and the Orange County Register both had an obit on Pacific graduate William Lloyd. He was 65.
The Newport News Times (Oregon) had a story about the newly formed Oregon Coast Chamber Music Society, which is set to give its first concert this month. The organizer of the group is Pacific graduate Charles Day.
The Record had a brief announcing that Arturo Ocampo is the new assistant provost for diversity at Pacific.
The Record had an obituary on Pacific graduate Manuel Antonio Garcia, Jr.. He was 58.
The Burbank Leader had a story on high school volleyball champ Dylan Walker. The story mentioned that he will attend Pacific in the fall.
July 9
Village Life (El Dorado, California) had a story about local high school tennis champion Nick Andrews, rumored to be good enough to compete nationally. The story mentioned that Nick’s father, Rich Andrews, used to be the tennis coach at Pacific.
News Blaze, an online news source, had a review of the book “Tragic Flaws,” written by Pacific professor Scott Evans.
July 10
The Chronicle of Higher Education quoted both asst. provost of enrollment Robert Alexander and The College Dean Dr. Thomas Krise in a story about the pros and cons of the housing crash for Universities. Mr. Alexander was quoted about how he easily was able to buy a dream house for a low price just a few blocks from the University because housing prices have dropped. Dr. Krise, on the other hand, said he and his wife are having trouble selling their Florida home and are renting in Stockton at the moment, waiting for a sale.
The Record had a story about how an image consultant hired by the city gave a final report to the City Council. In that report, he said that Stockton’s worst enemy is its own citizens, who constantly malign Stockton, over-dramatize crime problems and have a “lock-down” mentality to reinforces threats that may actually not be there. Pacific student Renee Icasiano was quoted in the story agreeing with the image consultant.
The New Vision, a news site in Uganda, had a story about new programs being offered by St. Lawrence University in Uganda. In it, it mentions that officials with that university are working with officials at Pacific to start an exchange program.
The Tri-Valley Herald and Oakland Tribune had a story about how the foreclosure rate has started to decline for the first time in more than a year. Jeff Michael, the director of the Eberhardt Business Forecasting Center was quoted in the story.
The Bloomberg Report had a story about Pacific McGeorge graduate Scott Boras, his job in sports management, and the difficulties that exist for new people to break into the sports management profession.
The Metropolitan News (Los Angeles Area) had an editorial that criticized efforts by a judge to improve California’s prison healthcare system. The editorial mentioned that McGeorge Professor Clark Kelso was appointed by the judge to reform that system.
The Santa Rosa Press Democrat had an obit on Pacific graduate Donald White, who organized peace efforts throughout North and South America. He was 71.
The Lahaina News (Hawaii) had a story about $19,000 in scholarships given by a local yacht club to local college students. One of those students is Pacific sophomore Lana Carter.
The Whitefish Pilot (Montana) had an obit on Pacific graduate Susannah Kelley. She was 48.
July 11
McGeorge Professor Clark Kelso was quoted on Capital Public Radio (NPR, Sacramento) about a plan to build a new medical facility for the California prison system. Kelso was appointed to reform the prison health system by a judge earlier this year.
The Burbank Leader had a feature story on local high school baseball champ Dylan Walker. The story said he will attend Pacific in the fall.
The Sacramento Bee had a feature story on McGeorge Dean Elizabeth Parker and her house located on the McGeorge campus in Sacramento.
The Record had a story about Tracy Police Chief David Krauss announcing his retirement. Krauss is a McGeorge graduate, the story says.
July 12
Inside Tucson Business (a news letter for Arizona businesses and attorneys) had a feature story on Pacific graduate Dean Axelrod. He is an Arizona attorney who gives advice to business managers.
The Sacramento Bee had a news-obit on high-profile criminal defense attorney Charles F. Bloodgood Jr.. He was a McGeorge graduate, the story said. He was 59.
The Blog “Share Cool Links” had a story naming the top 50 Universities with the “Hottest Student Bodies.” Pacific ranked at 48.
July 13
The Santa Rosa Press Democrat had an obit on Pacific graduate Edwina Fisher. She was 86.
The Fayetteville Observer had a feature story on Pacific graduate Marvin Curtis, who is leaving his long-time position at Fayetteville State University as assistant dean to start a new position as dean of the Raclin School of the Arts at Indiana University-South Bend.
The San Francisco Chronicle had a brief promoting the Pacific Dugoni “Fashion of the Stars” fund-raiser next month. The funds will benefit a program that provides dental care to underserved children.
July 14
The Sacramento Bee had an obit on Pacific graduate Dr. Diane Romac Coronado. She was a well-known pharmacist in Northern California who wrote chapters in some standard pharmacists text books and worked closely with the American Heart Association.
Economics professor Bill Herrin was interviewed on Channel 10 news (Sacramento – ABC) on the 5 p.m. news about the threat of a run on the IndyMac Bank. The run fear was caused by a seizure of the bank by federal officials.
July 15
The Record ran a front-page story about the new University Center and its ecological features. Pacific employee Jason Velo was quoted in the story. The Chronicle of Higher Education linked to The Record story from its Web site today.
The Fort Stockton Pioneer (Texas) had a brief that said Texas native Kyle Alexander Hampton graduated from University of the Pacific, Mc George School of Law with a doctor of jurisprudence degree.
The Fresno Bee had a brief that said Pacific graduate Jason Higton (Bullard High) won the Monterey City Amateur golf tournament this weekend.
AgriMarketing magazine had a story that said 10 college interns are working for Dairy Farmers of America this summer. One of them is Joshua Thomas, a current Pacific student.
The Record had a story that said three San Joaquin County teen-agers won a national debate in Cincinnati Monday night. They argued for Universal Healthcare. One of the teens, Ty-Licia Hooker, will attend Pacific in the fall.
The Honolulu Advertiser had a story about local high school swimming champion Jack Pope, who has won the state championship several times and this week earned the Duke Kahanamoku Ambassador of Aloha Scholarship ($10,000 per year for five years). Pope will attend Pacific in the fall, the story says.
The San Jose Mercury News had an obituary on Pacific graduate Dr. Diane Romac Coronado.
July 16
The Record had a centerpiece feature story on local high school student Alejandra Aguilar, 18. She recently received a “Reach for the Stars” $10,000 scholarship so she can attend Pacific in the fall. “Reach for the Stars” is a non-profit organization run by astronaut Jose Hernandez, a Pacific graduate and current member of the Board of Regents.
MetroActive, a weekly entertainment paper in the East Bay, had a story about the history of the Gilroy Garlic Festival. Food Historian Ken Albala was quoted in the story.
Underground Infrastructure Management Magazine had a story about the formation of the Water Policy Institute. The article mentioned that one of the advisors to the board is McGeorge Professor Craig Manson.
PharmaLive, a Pharmaceutical newsletter, carried a press release that said the communication firm of Giant Creative/Strategy, LLC hired Pacific graduate Jonathan Glazebrook.
Pacific graduate and current regent Jose Hernandez was named by NASA as a crew member on the next space shuttle mission. Several television stations and online news sites ran the story.
July 17
The Record had a story about a University-led investigation into sexual assault accusations against student athletes. The article did not name the students nor state the outcome of the case.
The Record and several other newspapers – including the El Paso Times - had a story about Jose Hernandez, current regent and a Pacific graduate, being named to the next Space Shuttle Mission. KFIV Radio in Modesto and its sister station KFBK in Sacramento ran the same story on their morning newscasts.
The Record had a story that said Pacific graduate Jennifer Joines was named to the U.S. Olympic Volleyball Team.
The Modesto Bee had a story that said Ripon Christian High School senior Andrea Terpstra has agreed to attend Pacific next year after she graduates. She’s a champion volleyball player, the story said.
The Record had a short story about a crime prevention workshop that will be held at Pacific’s Stockton campus at the end of this month.
CBS 13, Fox 40 and KCRA all ran short stories about The Record article that discussed a judicial hearing that recently concluded on campus. The Fox 40 story was at the top of the 10 p.m. newscast. FanHouse, a popular NCAA Basketball Blog on the AOL News network, also had a post about the story. The Tri-Valley Herald ran a brief on the incident.
The Alabama Press Register had a story about the traveling Brubeck Institute collection. It is being displayed in Birmingham.
The Columbia Tribune (Missouri) had a feature story on Missouri State Athletic Director Mike Alden who is working on endowment funds for the athletic program. In it, Alden credits Pacific vice president Ted Leland for being the first athletic director in the nation to “understand” the flexibility and power of an athletic endowment. Leland also was quoted in the story.
The Milpitas Post had a story about Pacific graduate Jennifer Joines being named to the United States Olympic Volleyball Team.
July 18
Channel 10 (CBS – Sacramento) had a follow-up story to the sexual assault case that was reported in the Record and by several television stations earlier this week. The story said that three basketball players are not on this year’s roster because of that case. Richard Rojo, executive director of Marketing and University Communications, was interviewed for the story.
KCBY News (CBS – Eugene, Oregon) had a story about news anchor Shelley Kurtz reaching 25 years on the air at the station. Kurtz is a Pacific graduate, the story says.
The Contra Costa Times had a brief that said three Pacific basketball players were investigated by the University for sexual assault.
July 19
The Fresno Bee and The Record had a story about the increasing unemployment rate. Jeff Michael, director of the Eberhardt School of Business Forecasting Center, was quoted.
The Record had a story about the San Joaquin Housing Authority giving away four $500 scholarships. One of the scholarships went to Pacific student Laronna Frazier.
The Record had a story that said three basketball players were missing from the roster released on Friday. The story speculated that the players were the students recently investigated for a reported sexual assault.
CBS Sports and The Record had stories that said Pacific signed Brandon Hawkins to the Men’s Basketball Team.
July 20
The San Francisco Chronicle had a brief about the upcoming Fashion with the Stars fund-raiser next month that will benefit the Children's Dental Health Care League at Dugoni School of Dentistry.
The Record had a story titled “37 Reasons to Love Stockton.” On the list at #13 was University of the Pacific.
The Record had a Question-and-Answer format story with Pacific Regent and graduate Jose Hernandez about his upcoming space shuttle mission.
July 21
The Record had a brief that said Pacific Professor Paul Fogle, a speech-language pathologist for more than 35 years, has been selected for the 2008 Best of Stockton Award in the Speech & Languages Services category by the U.S. Local Business Association.
The Appeal Democrat (Yuba City) had an obit on Pacific graduate Milburn Dudley Igo. He was 79.
Hispanic Business Magazine ran The Record article about the environmental features of the new University Center, scheduled to open next month.
McGeorge professor Clark Kelso was quoted in The Wall Street Journal about his role in reforming California’s prison health care system.
The Record had an obit on former Pacific employee Anita Marie Hobbs. She was 96.
July 22
The Record had an editorial praising Pacific graduate and Regent Jose Hernandez for being selected for the next space shuttle mission.
The Sacramento Bee, Chico Enterprise Record and the Central Valley Business Times all had a story that said McGeorge graduate Robert J. Kearny was appointed to a superior court bench in San Diego by Gov. Schwarzenegger. Kearny was one of 30 people appointed this week to various benches.
July 23
The Marine Corps Times had a story that said Pacific graduate Edward W. LeBaron Jr. was inducted in to the Marine Corps Hall of Fame.
The Record had a story that said long-time Pacific employee Cindy Spiro tendered her resignation to take a new job at UC Davis.
The Sacramento Bee had a feature story on McGeorge graduate Karen Bettencourt, who is working in Thailand to help asylum seekers with legal filings.
July 24
The Record had a brief that said Fresno Mayor Alan Autry is visiting Stockton to discuss crime. Autry is a Pacific graduate, the story says.
The Record had a story that said Idaho State University is courting Pacific basketball player Steffan Johnson. Johnson was not listed on the most recent Pacific roster, the story says. The Moscow Daily News (Idaho) had a similar story.
News 10 (CBS Sacramento) had a story about a crime summit that would be held on Pacific’s campus during the weekend.
The Sacramento Bee had a story that said Gov. Schwarzenegger’s plan to reduce state employee’s take-home pay until a budget is passed could cost the region $15.2 million each day. Jeff Michael, director of the Eberhardt School of Business Forecasting Center, was quoted in the story.
The Contra Costa Times had a story that says McGeorge graduate Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers was appointed to a superior court seat by Gov. Schwarzenegger.
July 25
Nothing to Report
July 26
The Record had a story reminding the public that a Crime Summit would be held at University of the Pacific on Saturday.
The San Jose Mercury News had a story that says the law allows Gov. Schwarzenegger to cut state salaries when a budget is not in place. McGeorge Professor Mirriam Cherry was quoted.
The Nevada Appeal had a question and answer feature story on district court judge candidate Jim Wilson, a McGeorge graduate.
July 27
The Fresno Bee had a story that said Pacific graduate Mike Pavlovich has been appointed as part of the medical staff for the U.S. Olympics Team.
Asian Week Magazine had a story about the upcoming “Fashions of the Stars” fundraiser that benefits the Dugoni School of Dentistry. It will be held in August.
The Record had a round-up of the Crime Summit held at University of the Pacific on Saturday.
The Modesto Bee had a column by Jeff Jardine about the Rev. Doug Porter’s trial for homicide. He’s accused of murdering one of his own parishioners. McGeorge Professor Ruth Jones was quoted in the column.
July 28
The Record had a front-page story about the local champion high school debaters who won the first NAACP National Youth Conference Debate. The story said Ty-Licia Hooker will attend Pacific in the fall.
July 29
The Record had a column by Lori Gilbert lamenting the loss of Cindy Spiro. Spiro recently resigned her position at Pacific to take a similar role at UC Davis.
The Record had an interview with one of the three basketball players who were not on the team roster this year. In the story, the player admitted that he had been suspended for a year due to a sexual assault investigation.
The Des Moines Register had a story that said local high school athlete Jennifer Jorgensen will play basketball for Pacific in the Fall. Jorgensen was the female high school athlete of the year for 2008 and earned 18 letters. She played softball for five years, basketball and track for four, volleyball for three and cross country for two seasons.
The Record had a column that summarized all the significant sports events that have Stockton connections lately. The story mentioned that Pacific graduate Jennifer Joines will be competing in the Olympics this year.
KFBK Radio (Sacramento) interviewed McGeorge Professor Miriam Cherry about Gov. Schwarzenegger's authority to reduce state employee's salaries without legislative oversight.
July 30
The Record had a short story that said Pacific was named one of the top undergraduate colleges in the nation by the Princeton Review this week.
Associated Content, an online science magazine, had an article on the Condit Memorial (more commonly referred to as The Pillars on the Stockton Campus) and why the sound echoes so perfectly there. It included a diagram of one of the pillars with an explanation of how sound bounces.
Dutch news magazine Ariva.de and German news magazine Die Welt both ran an article that said martial arts entertainment company Pro Elite named McGeorge graduate Edward Corey to its board of directors.
July 31
KFSN (ABC, Fresno) and KABC (Sacramento) had a story about how state workers are angry that Gov. Schwarzenegger is cutting their salaries without negotiations or a legislative vote. McGeorge professor Miriam Cherry was quoted in the story saying that the cuts are probably unfair, but the law allows the governor to cut salaries when a budget is not in place.
The Record had a short story that said incoming Pacific athlete Jennifer Jorgensen was named Iowa’s “Athlete of the Year” by the Des Moines Register.
The Record had a story about the Black-Brown summit that will be held at Pacific Friday and Saturday. The summit will focus on Latino and Black community issues.
The Merced Sun Star had a story about discussions about starting an athletics program at the recently opened UC Merced campus. Pacific vice president of advancement Ted Leland is on the committee to explore the creation of the athletics program. His connection to Pacific was mentioned in the story.
