Pacific in the Press January 2009

Jan. 1

The Record had a story about “the most intriguing personalities of 2008.” Dave Brubeck was featured: http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090101/A_NEWS/901010325/-1/rss02

The Record had an editorial praising the life of Alex Spanos: http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090101/A_OPINION01/901010321

The Record had a feature story about local projects to restore the portion of the Calaveras River that flows through the city. Pacific’s project was mentioned: http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090101/A_NEWS/901010318

Jan. 2 The Los Angeles Daily News had a story about Pacific’s men’s basketball team win over Northridge: http://www.dailynews.com/sports/ci_11360419

The Sacramento Bee had a story about how the home market is “befuddling” the experts. Eberhardt Business Forecasting Center Director Jeff Michael was quoted: http://www.sacbee.com/736/story/1511601.html

The Sacramento Bee had a story about a tiff between a judge and McGeorge graduate Harlan Antler in court: http://www.sacbee.com/291/story/1511604.html?mi_rss=Courts/Legal%20News

Helium Magazine had a profile on actress Jamie Lee Curtis. The story mentioned her association with Pacific: http://www.helium.com/items/1124663-horror-jamie-lee-curtis-artist-profile

The Sacramento Bee had an obit on Pacific graduate Helen Fuller: http://www.legacy.com/SacBee/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=122090884

Jan. 3

The Lodi News-Sentinel had an obituary on Pacific graduate Grace Takako Kenmotsu: http://www.legacy.com/LodiNews/Obituaries.asp?Page=Notice&PersonID=122130304

The Los Angeles Times had an obituary on Pacific graduate Leslie R. Smith: http://www.legacy.com/LATimes/Obituaries.asp?Page=Notice&PersonID=122134563

The Sacramento Bee had an obituary on McGeorge graduate Janice Marple King: http://www.legacy.com/ModestoBee/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=122125057

Jan. 4

The Record had a story about an agreement signed by Delta College, UC Merced and CSU Stanislaus to reduce the carbon imprint on those campuses. The story mentioned that Pacific did not sign the agreement but is reviewing its policies and procedures: http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090104/A_NEWS/901040329

Jan. 5

The Record had a brief that said The Jose Hernandez Reaching for the Stars Foundation received a $5,000 grant on Dec. 24 from Bank of the West: http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090105/A_NEWS/90104009/-1/A_NEWS

The Record had a brief about three new employees hired in the Center for Professional and Continuing Education: http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090105/A_BIZ/901040301/-1/A_NEWS05

The San Diego Business Journal had a story that said the Downtown YMCA has elected Kristopher S. Young of Higgs, Fletcher & Mack to serve on its board of directors. Higgs is a McGeorge graduate: http://www.sdbj.com/industry_article.asp?aID=52705653.6558146.1726335.8225154.5425668.159&aID2=132786.

The Hartford Courant ran the Sacramento Bee’s story about the national pharmacist shortage. The story quoted Dean Phil Oppenheimer: http://www.courant.com/features/hc-atworkpharm0105.artjan05,0,5819125.story

Jan. 6

The Record had a feature story on artist and visiting professor Don S. Amorsolo: http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090106/A_NEWS/901060319

The Sacramento Bee had a story about how some people are questioning California’s plan to raise taxes. McGeorge professor Mary-Beth Moylan was quoted: http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2009/01/06/3891291.htm

The Kansas City Pitch had a brief about how History Professor Ken Albala would give a guest lecture on the history of pancakes: http://blogs.pitch.com/fatcity/2009/01/pancakes_at_the_library.php

Jan. 7

The Tracy Press had a news obit on the death of Pacific Regent Robert Monagan: http://tracypress.com/content/view/16938/2268/

The Seattle Times had a feature story on University of Washington defensive football coordinator Nick Holt. In it, Holt praised his former English professors at University of the Pacific, saying they helped make a difference in his life: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/stevekelley/2008597576_kelley07.html. The News Tribune also ran a similar story: http://www.thenewstribune.com/513/story/586854.html

The Sacramento Bee and Merced Sun Star both had a story that said the most current plan for saving the smelt in the Delta will most likely end up in court. McGeorge professor Gregory Weber was quoted: http://www.mercedsunstar.com/167/story/626684.html

McGeorge Dean Parker was featured on Capital Public Radio's Insight program in a 20-minute segment addressing Leon Panetta's nomination to lead the CIA.

McGeorge Professor Ruth Jones was featured on Fox40's morning news broadcast addressing the criminal charges Gov. Rod Blagojevich is expected to face regarding his alleged 'sale' of Illinois' US Senate seat.

The Lodi News-Sentinel had a story that said the Delta College Board of Trustees is interviewing Pacific graduate Steve Reeves for an open spot on its board: http://www.lodinews.com/articles/2009/01/07/news/3_delta_trustee_090107.txt

The Record had a story about Stockton’s new vice mayor. Political science professor Bob Benedetti was quoted: http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090107/A_NEWS/901070320/-1/rss02

The Lodi News Sentinel had a story that said The Stockton law firm of Neumiller & Beardslee has announced that they have added Melissa Van Ruiten to their outfit as an associate attorney. Ruiten is both a graduate of Pacific’s Stockton campus and McGeorge School of Law: http://www.lodinews.com/articles/2009/01/06/business/2_briefs_090106.txt

Jan. 8

The Record had a news-obit on the death of Pacific regent Robert Monagan. http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090108/A_NEWS/901080326. The Los Angeles Times also had a story: http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-monagan8-2009jan08,0,5973101.story. The Elk Grove Citizen mentioned the story in a round-up of significant deaths of 2008. The Central Valley Business Times also ran a story: http://www.centralvalleybusinesstimes.com/stories/001/?ID=10809

The Record had a story about the first of four candidates for the presidency of the university. http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090108/A_NEWS/90108008

The Modesto Bee had a story about why high school seniors need to apply for as much financial aid as possible for college. The story mentioned that Pacific has a robust selection of scholarships, grants and loans for students: http://www.modbee.com/local/story/557861.html

McGeorge School of Law professor Craig Manson had a guest editorial in the San Francisco Chronicle about plans to reduce water pumping from the Delta in order to save smelt: http://aquafornia.com/archives/6291

The Santa Monica Mirror had an editorial about the “Sacred Cow Prison” system in California. McGeorge Professor Clark Kelso is quoted in the column: http://www.smmirror.com/MainPages/DisplayArticleDetails.asp?eid=9329. The San Diego Source ran the same column: http://www.sddt.com/Commentary/article.cfm?Commentary_ID=109&SourceCode=20090109tza

The Yucaipa Mirror News had a story that said Yucaipa High senior Megan Allen will attend Pacific next year. http://www.newsmirror.net/articles/2009/01/08/sports/01sports.txt

The La Canada Valley Sun had an obituary on Dugoni graduate Greg Jensen: http://www.foothillleader.com/articles/2009/01/10/obituaries/lnws-obits108.txt

Jan. 9

The New York Times had a feature story on filmmaker Doris Dorrie. Dorrie is a graduate of University of the Pacific, the story said. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/11/movies/11stua.html?_r=1&emc=eta1

The Record had a story about the San Joaquin Honor Choir, conducted by former Pacific professor Robert Halseth: http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090109/A_ENTERTAIN/901090303/-1/A_ENTERTAIN04

The Tracy Press had a follow-up story on the death of Robert Monagan: http://tracypress.com/content/view/16954/2268/ The Willits News had a story about a fund-raising piano recital that will feature Pacific graduate Elizabeth MacDougall: http://www.willitsnews.com/ci_11416478

The Willows Journal ran a guest column that original ran in the Santa Monica Mirror that blasted spending in the state’s prison system. McGeorge professor Clark Kelso was quoted: http://www.willows-journal.com/articles/cow_1643_tcnsyndication__article.html/sacred_population.html

Jan. 10

The Merced Sun Star had as story about the latest Eberhardt Business Forecasting Center report: http://www.mercedsunstar.com/167/story/631761.html

The Ventura County Star had a story about the sudden death of beloved local teacher Elizabeth Rogers. Rogers was a graduate of the Benerd School of Education: http://www.venturacountystar.com/news/2009/jan/10/yerba-buena-school-coping-with-death-of-longtime/

The Sacramento Bee had an obituary on Dugoni graduate Dr. Arnold Thurber. http://www.legacy.com/SacBee/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=122367117

Jan. 11

The Sacramento Bee had a story about how area businesses are bracing for the economic impact from the state’s worker mandate program. Eberhardt Business Forecasting Center Director Jeff Michael was quoted: http://www.individual.com/story.php?story=94582419

FOX Sports had a story about how Merced high graduate Allen Huddleston already is generating a lot of buzz from college basketball fans. Huddleston announced he would play at Pacific next year: http://msn.foxsports.com/cbk/story/9062776/HUDDLESTON-ALREADY-DRIVING-PACIFIC-FANS-WILD- The Merced Sun Star had a similar story: https://sites.stockpoint.com/dain/newspaper.asp?site=D&Mode=Real+estate&Story=20090110/010e4317.xml

Jan. 12

The Sacramento Bee had a front-page story about how private universities offer lots of financial assistance to students who are struggling to find ways to pay for college. Associate Provost for Enrollment Rob Alexander was quoted: http://www.sacbee.com/topstories/story/1534032.html

The Fresno Bee had a story about the city’s plan to track registered sex offenders with satellites and GPS devices attached to their ankles. McGeorge Professor John Sims was quoted saying that there may be some problems with the plan. http://www.fresnobee.com/local/story/1124681.html

The Record had an editorial urging people to think of Stockton in a more positive light. It said that most people focus on crime instead of thinking of some of the more positive aspects of the city. Pacific and the Brubeck Institute were both listed as positive elements of Stockton. http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090112/A_NEWS0804/901120307/-1/A_NEWS

The San Francisco Chronicle ran a news obit on the death of former Pacific Regent Bob Monagan. http://cdn.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/01/12/BA20155I7F.DTL

Jan. 13

The Riverside Press-Enterprise ran a story that said McGeorge graduate Andrew Grundman was appointed to the board of directors for the Sterling Mining Company. http://markets.pe.com/pe?GUID=7662441&Page=MediaViewer&ChannelID=3197

The Redding Record-Searchlight had an editorial about plans to reform California’s prison health care system. McGeorge professor Clark Kelso was quoted. http://www.redding.com/news/2009/jan/13/8-billion-for-prison-hospitals-maybe-not/?partner=RSS

The Lodi News-Sentinel had a story about what predictions local experts have for 2008. Jeff Michael, director of the Eberhardt Business Forecasting Center, was quoted. http://www.lodinews.com/articles/2009/01/13/news/5_predictions_090113.txt

The Central Daily Times (Penn.) ran the Sacramento Bee story about how the government-ordered furloughs for state workers will impact the local economy. Jeff Michael, director of the Eberhardt Business Forecasting Center, was quoted. http://www.centredaily.com/505/story/1058267.html

The Record had an obit on Pacific graduate Elizabeth Rogers. http://www.legacy.com/RecordNet/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=122774138

Jan. 14

The Record had a lengthy story about the first of four presidential candidates who addressed questions from students, faculty and staff during an open forum on Monday. Regent chair Tom Zuckerman and several Pacific employees were quoted. http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090114/A_NEWS/901140324

The Sacramento Bee had a story about a proposed state law that would shield Good Samaritans from lawsuits. The bill was proposed in light of a recent court ruling that said people could sue those who try to help them during emergencies. McGeorge Professor Julie Davies was quoted. http://www.sacbee.com/capitolandcalifornia/story/1540180.html?mi_rss=Capitol%20and%20California

The Cincinnati Business Journal ran a story that said Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy will be the commencement speaker at Stanford this year. The story mentions his association with the McGeorge School of Law. cincinnati.bizjournals.com/

The Chico Enterprise Record had a story about the upcoming Big West Conference basketball game that pits former Chico basketball coach Lynn Roberts and former Chico basketball star Amber Simmons against her former team on Thursday. http://www.chicoer.com/sports/ci_11449706

The Sacramento Bee ran an obituary on former Pacific regent Robert Franklin Nikkel. http://www.legacy.com/sacbee/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=122822899

The San Luis Obispo Tribune had an obituary on Pacific graduate Lewis Charles Knapp. http://www.legacy.com/SanLuisObispo/DeathNotices.asp?Page=Notice&PersonID=122833975

The Contra Costa Times had an obituary on Pacific graduate Evelyn Fuller Bentley. http://www.legacy.com/ContraCostaTimes/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=122830959

The Sacramento Bee had a story that said McGeorge graduate Mike McGowan was named “West Sacramento Man of the Year.” http://www.sacbee.com/latest/story/1541343.html. The Woodland Daily Democrat had a similar story: http://www.sacbee.com/latest/story/1541343.html.

KCBD TV (NBC, Lubbock Texas) ran a story about Pamela Eibeck’s recent interview at University of the Pacific for the position of president. http://www.kcbd.com/Global/story.asp?S=9676978

The Long Beach Press Telegram ran an editorial that said the cost for reforming the health system in California’s prisons may be a lot less than initially estimated. McGeorge professor Clark Kelso was quoted. http://www2.presstelegram.com/commentary/ci_11457308. The Daily Breeze ran the same editorial. http://www.dailybreeze.com/ci_11454638.

Jan. 15

The Record had a feature story about how local film buffs are trying to answer the question “What makes a movie a classic?” Diane Borden, director of University of the Pacific's film studies program, was quoted. http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090115/A_LIFE/901150320/-1/a_life07

The Capitol Weekly ran an obit on Robert Monagan. http://capitolweekly.net/article.php?_adctlid=v%7Cjq2q43wvsl855o%7Cxnkib7h69it5hy&issueId=xp2rbq48fwdfqv&xid=xp2wk2akxlxrve

The Acorn had a follow-up story on the sudden death of beloved teacher and Pacific graduate Elizabeth Rogers. An autopsy revealed she died of a heart attack. http://www.theacorn.com/news/2009/0115/front_page/004.html

Minor League Baseball announced that Pacific graduate and former baseball star Scott Mitchell will be a coach for the New Orleans Zephyrs. http://ww2.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090114&content_id=495504&vkey=pr_milb&fext=.jsp

The Contra Costa Times had an obituary on long-time Dugoni employee Elizabeth Selmer. Selmer was awarded the Medallion of Distinction award in 1989, "the highest honor the School of Dentistry and its Alumni association can bestow upon an individual." http://www.legacy.com/ContraCostaTimes/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=122871498

The Record had a story about Gottschalk’s filing for bankruptcy. Jeff Michael, director of the Eberhardt Business Forecasting Center, was quoted. http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090115/A_BIZ/901160301/-1/A_BIZ04

The Record had an obit on Pacific graduate and former Stockton principal Harriet Cleveland Underwood Henry. http://www.legacy.com/RecordNet/Obituaries.asp?Page=Notice&PersonID=122857218

Jan. 16

The Record had a front-page story (the first of many for this weekend) about the 20th anniversary of the Cleveland Schoolyard Shooting. It mentioned that Pacific staff and students are hosting a fund-raiser for Cleveland School on campus today. http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090116/A_NEWS/901160328

The Record had a story about the first official event to be hosted by the Pride Alumni Club this month. http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090116/A_NEWS/901160313/-1/A_NEWS

The Record had a story that said area home sales have reached a new low. The story quoted from the latest economic forecast issued by the Eberhardt Business Forecasting Center. http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090116/A_BIZ/901160327

The Record had a feature story on the plight of a local woman who is caring for her disabled husband. She has discovered that even though he is unable to communicate properly or care for himself, she legally does not have the right to make decisions about what type of health care he should receive. McGeorge professor Ned Spurgeon was quoted. http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090116/A_NEWS/901160316/-1/A_NEWS

Immigration Daily.com, an online news service that covers immigration news and issues, ran profiles on well-known American immigrants. One of the featured immigrants was Scotland native John Muir. The story mentioned that Muir’s papers are kept at University of the Pacific. http://www.ilw.com/articles/2009,0116-johnson.shtm

The Ventura County Star ran an earlier opinion piece on how the price tag to reform the health system for California’s prisons could be substantially reduced. McGeorge professor Clark Kelso was quoted. http://www.venturacountystar.com/news/2009/jan/16/kelso-8-billion-cost-may-be-way-too-high/

The Sacramento Business Journal ran a story about how the FCC gave final approval to the sale of KUOP to Capital Public Radio. http://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/stories/2009/01/12/daily72.html

KCRA had a story about the Pacific student/staff fund-raiser to buy picnic tables for Cleveland Elementary School. http://www.kcra.com/news/18500551/detail.html

Jan. 17

The Record had a story about State Senator Leland Yee’s visit to Stockton to talk to residents of Asian or Pacific Islander heritage. One of the stops he made was at Pacific to talk to students. http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090117/A_NEWS/901170334

The Modesto Bee had a story about Circuit City’s closure and what impact that will have on the local employment market. Jeff Michael, director of the Eberhardt Business Forecasting Center, was quoted. http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2009/01/17/3922161.htm

The Record had a brief that said Univision reporter Tatiana Bedoya would speak at Pacific this week. http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090117/A_NEWS/901170337/-1/A_NEWS

Jan. 18

The Record had a series of stories about the 20th anniversary of the Cleveland Schoolyard Shooting. Several Pacific faculty members were interviewed for the story, including visiting professor and former State Senator Patrick Johnson. One of the stories focused on Pacific graduate and shooting survivor Rann Chun. Chun now teaches at Cleveland elementary. http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090118/A_NEWS/901170311/-1/A_NEWS

The Record had a roundup of inauguration parties happening in the area. The three events planned at Pacific for Tuesday were mentioned. http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090118/A_NEWS/901180327

The Record had a story about local residents who are traveling to Washington D.C. for the inauguration. The story mentioned Pacific student Ashley Patterson: The Record

The Record had a stand-alone photo of Pacific student Adam Heusinkveld sunbathing on campus Saturday because of the unusually warm weather.

Jan. 19

The Sacramento and Modesto Bees ran a story on ways to save on health costs. One cost-saving measure was to go to Dental School clinics, such as the Dugoni School of Dentistry, the story said. http://www.modbee.com/local/story/569421.html

The Record had a brief that said McGeorge graduate Scott R. Rooker has become an associate with the law firm Kroloff, Belcher, Smart, Perry and Christopherson. http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090119/A_BIZ/901190309

The San Diego Business Journal had a brief that said Pacific graduate Michael Kerns was named vice president of human resources by the Southwestern Community College District. San Diego Business Journal.

The Laramie Boomerang had an obit on Pacific graduate Henrietta Mueller. The Laramie Boomerang

Jan. 20

KCRA (NBC, Sacramento) interviewed Professor Brian Klunk live this morning about the inauguration as well as several students later in the morning. Both KCRA and KXTV (ABC, Sacramento) covered the student-sponsored Inauguration event in the Don and Karen DeRosa University Center. Multiple faculty members and students were interviewed for stories on the afternoon and evening newscasts on both channels.

The Record had a feature story on twins Joyce Adams-Penny and Doris K. Penny who are thrilled to spend their birthday watching President Obama be inaugurated. Joyce is a Pacific graduate, the story said. The Record

The Record had an article about the second presidential candidate scheduled to visit Pacific: The Record. The San Joaquin Valleyfornia, an online newsletter about Central California politics and policies, had a brief: The San Joaquin Valleyfornia

The Record had a story about the Inauguration event put on in the DeRosa University Center yesterday. Numerous students and faculty members were quoted. http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090121/A_NEWS/90120024

The Record had a brief about this Friday’s Pacific performance of “Forever in Twilight.” The Record

The Capitol Weekly had a story that said McGeorge graduate Greg Aghazarian has been appointed to the Worker’s Compensation Appeals Board. Capitol Weekly

Jan. 22

The Record had a short story that said one of four presidential candidates withdrew their name from consideration. The Record

The Sacramento News and Review had a story about former Sacramento Union employees who still get together to talk about newspapers and other things. McGeorge spokesman Mike Curran is a member of the group and was quoted in the story. His association with Pacific was mentioned. News and Review

Jan. 23

The Record had a story about Danny Glover’s upcoming visit to Pacific. The Record

The Record had a story about Pacific’s effort to recruit more Hispanic students. The Record

The Record had a story about Phil Gilbertson’s retirement announcement. The Record

The Record had a story about efforts to collect stuffed animals in the community for children at local children’s shelter. It mentioned that Pacific participates in the program. The Record

The Pilot (North Carolina) had a story about a local public relations expert who is getting an award from the Public Relations Society of America. The story mentioned that he co-wrote a book with Pacific professor Carol Ann Hackley. The Pilot

The Record had a brief about an upcoming NAACP meeting. University officials will make a presentation, the brief said. The Record

The Napa Valley Register had an obit on Pacific graduate Henry Adams Hossfeld. Napa Valley Register

The Fresno Bee had a short story about Episcopal Church leader Bonnie Anderson’s upcoming speech at Pacific. Fresno Bee. The Modesto Bee had a brief as well. Modesto Bee

The San Diego Business Journal had a brief that said McGeorge graduate Jacqueline Mittelstadt has joined the partnership at Del Mar Law Group in its environmental practice group. San Diego Business Journal

Jan. 24

The Record had a front-page story about how San Joaquin County’s unemployment rate has hit 13 percent. Jeff Michael, director of the Eberhardt Business Forecasting Center, was quoted. Fresno Bee. The Sacramento Bee had a similar story. Sacramento Bee

The Record had a story about the second-annual Musical Jeopardy Game, hosted by Pacific’s chapter of Music Educators in Faye Spanos Concert Hall. The Record

Slam Sports (Canadian Sports Network) had a story about an upcoming boxing match between Jake O’Brien and McGeorge graduate Christian Wellisch. Slam!. The Prince George Citizen (Canada) had a similar story.

The Manteca Bulletin had a column about how the city of Manteca is rethinking how it is going to fund a library expansion or a local arts program. The column said that the city might think about approaching University of the Pacific to put on arts programs in a local park. The Manteca Bulletin.

The Record had a story about Nina Thiel’s upcoming one-woman play that will be performed at Pacific this week. The Record

Jan. 25

The Record had a story about a rowing workshop hosted by Pacific’s Row Crew on Saturday. The story included a brief about a rowing contest being held at Pacific on Sunday. The Record

The Modesto Bee had a brief about Danny Glover’s upcoming appearance at Pacific for Black History Month. The Modesto Bee

The Record had a brief about a financial assistance workshop that will be held at Pacific next week. The Record

Jan. 26

The Valley Chronicle (San Jose) had a column about the proposed costs of reforming the health care system in California’s prisons. The story quoted McGeorge Professor Clark Kelso. The Valley Chronicle

The Corporate Social Responsibility newsletter (an online activism site) had a story that said faculty at University of the Pacific received a grant to establish child care at the annual evolution conference. Corporate Social Responsiblity.

The Record had a story about the annual academic decathlon competition in the county. It mentioned that high school students who participate can qualify for a $10,000-per-year scholarship at Pacific. The Record

The Imperial Valley News had a story that said Gov. Schwarzenegger appointed McGeorge graduate Susan Green to the California Superior Court. The Imperial Valley News

KFIV Radio (Modesto) had a story about Paul Ferguson’s appearance at Pacific as a candidate for the University’s presidency. http://www.kfiv1360.com/cc-common/mainheadlines2.html?feed=127840&article=4903456. The Record had a similar online brief. The Record

The Record had a column about how Barack Obama’s presidency will open the door for many minorities. Pacific graduate and Regent Jose Hernandez is mentioned in the column. The Record

The Record had a brief that said McGeorge graduate Coren Wong has been named as a principal in the Stockton law firm Freeman, D'Aiuto, Pierce, Gurev, Keeling & Wolf. The Record

Jan. 27

The Record had a big story on the presentation by Presidential hopeful Paul Ferguson. The Record

The Record had a short story about a Pew grant that three Pacific professors received to study a vote-by-mail project. The Record. The Valleyfornia had a link to the story. Valleyfornia

The University of Florida News had a story that said McGeorge graduate Clay Calvert was named an eminent scholar in mass communication. University of Florida

The North County Times had an obituary on Pacific graduate Samuel Richard Baglien. North County Times.

The Union Democrat had a story about the recent refurbishing of a historic school house in Murphys. The story said that Pacific officials have expressed an interest in holding classes at the school house. The Union Democrat.

The San Francisco Sentinel had a story that said Gov. Schwarzenegger appointed Dugoni graduate Diana Toche as statewide dental director for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The San Francisco Sentinel

The Appeal Democrat had an obit on McGeorge graduate Wayne Earl Hinsdale. The Appeal Democrat

Jan. 28

The Record had a stand-alone photo of the Manteca honor band rehearsals. The guest conductor will be Pacific graduate Lt. Vu Nguyen, the cutline said. The Record

The San Diego Tribune had a story that said Kearny High School has hired Pacific graduate Eric Stavola as its new football coach. San Diego Union Tribune

The Seattle Post Intelligencer and the Institute for Middle East Understanding both ran a guest editorial by McGeorge professor Omar Dajani. Seattle Post Intelligencer

The Record had a story about Episcopal Church President Bonnie Anderson’s speech at Pacific. The Record

The Appeal Democrat interviewed Pacific student Royal Edwards about a Yuba College basketball game. Appeal Democrat

The Record had a feature story about the upcoming Clairmont Trio chamber music concert that will be held at Pacific this week. The Record

The Record had a guest editorial about the significance of Black History Month. It mentioned Pacific’s upcoming celebration of the month. The Record

The Record had a brief about a financial workshop being hosted by the paper. It mentioned an upcoming financial workshop being hosted by Pacific next month. The Record

Jan. 29

The Arbutus Times (Baltimore suburb) had a profile on Pacific graduate The Rev. Lauren Heather Lay. Arbutus Times

The North Lake Tahoe Bonanza had a profile on McGeorge graduate Geno Menchetti. Tahoe Bonanza

The World Faith News Organization had a story about a visit to Pacific by two of the top officials in the Episcopal Church earlier this week. The World Faith News

The Mendocino Beacon had an obituary on Pacific graduate Kathie Benson. The Mendocino Beacon

Jan. 30

The Record had a story about the Monagan Memorial Service held Thursday at Pacific. The Record

The Sacramento Bee had a story about how a court ruled that Gov. Schwarzenegger does have the authority to force all state workers to take two unpaid days off each month. McGeorge professor Athena Roussos was quoted in the story. The Sacramento Bee

The Modesto Bee had a story about Anthony Jackson being named San Joaquin Professional Player of the year. The ceremony was held at Pacific. The Modesto Bee

The Mexico City News had a large front-page story about Pacific graduate and current Regent Jose Hernandez and his quest to go to outer space. The Mexico City News

The Record had a photo and short story about the annual dental exams held at University of the Pacific for school children. The Record

The Record had a story about the financial assistance call –in night sponsored by the paper. It mentioned a financial held workshop will be held at Pacific next week. The Record

The Herald Gazette (Maine) had a story that said Pacific graduate Deb Neuman would offer an e-mail etiquette class to the community. Herald Gazette

About.com added a profile for University of the Pacific in its database: About.com

Jan. 31

The Record had a story that said Dorothy Leland is the next presidential candidate for Pacific. The Record. The San Joaquin Valleyfornia had a brief: San Joaquin Valleyfornia.

The Sacramento Bee had a story that said the recession might last until 2010. Eberhardt Business Forecasting Center Director Jeff Michael was quoted. Sacramento Bee

The Detroit News had a story about how salsa and corn chips have surpassed potato chips as the number one snack food for Superbowl Sunday. Pacific food historian Ken Albala was quoted. The Detroit News

The Record had a short story about the face-paints that students wore to support The Tigers during the UC Santa Barbara game last week. The Record

The Kansas City Info Zine had a story that said Dugoni graduate Robert Fry was named “Citizen of the Year.” The Kansas City Info Zine

The Sacramento Bee had an obit on Pacific graduate Jean Jenkins. The Sacramento Bee