Pacific in the Press for June 2009
June 1
Swimming World Magazine had a story about the first of several scheduled exhibition games by the USA Water Polo Team. The next game is scheduled at Pacific later this week, the story said: Swimming World Magazine.
The Dartmouth had a story about a proposed change in federal law that would require Universities to also report crimes against students when they are off campus or studying abroad. The story said that Pacific is one of just a few schools that already does that: The Dartmouth.
The Fresno Bee had a story that said Pacific McGeorge graduate William M. Wunderlich, who for the past five years served as the federal magistrate judge in Yosemite National Park, resigned for health reasons on Monday: The Fresno Bee.
The Sonora Press Democrat had a story about high school student athletes who have graduated but are still competing in high school sports during their traditional summer break. One of the students interviewed was Corey Robello who said he will attend Pacific in the fall: The Press Democrat.
The Record had a feature story on Pacific art student Yolanda Cunningham and her recent art show at the Impact Teen Center of paintings dedicated to her children: The Record.
June 2
The Record had an editorial praising Pacific for painting Burns Tower: The Record.
The Calaveras County Pine Tree had a feature story on restaurant owner and Pacific graduate Jenny Baxter: The Calaveras County Pine Tree.
June 3
Nothing significant to report.
June 4
The Record had a front page story that was following up to last week's story about Pacific filing a response to a lawsuit filed against it: The Record. The Record also ran a letter to the editor from Pacific's Director of Marketing and University Communications to qualify a statement in last week's story: The Record. Inside Higher Education ran a brief on their Website summing up today's Record story: Inside Higher Education.
Good Day Sacramento interviewed the members of Pacific's Men's Water Polo Team and showed them practicing as part of a teaser to tonight's match between the USA Men's Water Polo Team against the Serbian Water Polo Team. The game will be held at Pacific. Clips to this morning's show can be found here: Good Day Sacramento.
The Elmira Star Gazette had a feature story on Brubeck Institute Jazz Quintet member Chad Lefkowitz-Brown: The Elmira Star Gazette.
The Record had a standalone photo of the crew that is painting Burns Tower.
The Record ran a stand-alone photo of Pacific students who raised money to send local school children to science camp: The Record.
The Oakland Post ran a feature obituary about Dugoni Dental school graduate Henry Lucas: The Oakland Post.
June 5
The New York Times had a feature story about a concert being led by Dave Brubeck. The story mentioned that Brubeck is a graduate of Pacific: The New York Times.
The Fresno Bee had a story about a surge in female priests in the Episcopalian Church. The story mentioned that Pacific's chaplain is a female Episcopalian priest: The Fresno Bee.
The Sacramento Bee had a story about reaction to President Obama's speech in Cairo on Thursday. The story quoted McGeorge graduate Daniela Ben-Shoa: The Sacramento Bee.
The Kansan had a feature story about a classical music concert being played during the weekend. The story mentioned that one of the principal musicians is Pacific Conservatory Professor Nicolasa Kuster: The Kansan.
The Record had a brief that said John Carvana, director of Pacific's Career Resource Center, would talk about resume and interview skills at a local branch of the library: The Record.
June 6
The St. Louis Post Dispatch and the New York Times both ran a story about how the Supreme Court Justices revealed in their annual financial filings that they all lost a lot of money in the stock market in the past year. The story mentioned that Justice Kennedy teaches summer classes at Pacific McGeorge School of Law: The St. Louis Post Dispatch.
The Record had a brief about the Benjamin Holt College Preparatory School graduation. It mentioned that Benerd School of Education Dean Lynn Beck would speak: The Record.
June 7
The Record ran an editorial about last week's story about the University's response to a lawsuit: The Record.
The Record had a story about plans to "fix" the Rio Vista bridge. University of the Pacific graduate Kim Floyd is coordinating the effort: The Record.
June 8
The Nashau Telegraph had a news obituary on Dugoni School of Dentistry graduate Henry Lucas: The Nashau Telegraph. The Los Angeles Times also had a news obituary: The Los Angeles Times.
June 9
The Record had a column about William Friedberger, a former long-time supporter of University of the Pacific whose legacy still lives on through a scholarship program he established in the mid '60s. The story interviewed several students who are attending University of the Pacific, thanks to the Friedberger Scholarship Fund: The Record.
The Record had a story about efforts to recall several members and the Superintendent of the Stockton Unified School District Board of Trustees. The story mentioned that a possible replacement for superintendent being offered is Pacific graduate Antonio Borba: The Record.
The Redding Record Searchlight had a feature story on a unique jazz program at the junior high school there that is taught by high school musicians. The story mentioned that the current "teachers" of the program has graduated and will attend University of the Pacific in the fall: The Redding Record Searchlight.
The Sacramento Bee had a story that said U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy is the commencement speaker at Stanford. His relation to the Pacific McGeorge School of Law was mentioned: The Sacramento Bee.
The Bakerfield Californian had a feature story on local high school champion golfer Matt Ogden, who will enter Pacific as a student next year: The Bakersfield Californian.
June 10
Vida en el Valle had a story about local Latino high school graduates who are going on to college. One of the students interviewed was incoming Pacific freshman Susana Yanez: Vida en el Valle.
June 11
The Daily Triplicate (Crescent City, CA) had a feature story on Gates Scholarship award winner Zak Conger. Conger is entering Pacific in the fall: The Daily Triplicate.
The Record had a feature on two local rock bands composed of working adults - The Educators and Pushers and Thieves. One of the members of the latter group is Greg Meath, a graduate of Pacific and Pacific McGeorge: The Record.
The Torrance Daily Breeze had a short story that said Pacific McGeorge graduate Michael Vicencia was elected president of the California Judges Association: Daily Breeze.
The Watts Times had an obituary for Dugoni graduate Henry Lucas: The Watts Times.
June 12
The San Francisco Chronicle had a feature story about what the loss of California's dental program means to the state. Dugoni Professor Paul Glassman was quoted and the Dugoni clinic was mentioned several times in the story: The San Francisco Chronicle.
The Denver Post had a feature story about beans. Professor Ken Albala was quoted: The Denver Post.
Associated Content had an opinion piece about the hidden sports of Stockton. The story praises Pacific's campus and athletics program as reasons to check out the city: Associated Content.
The Boston Globe had a feature obit on Dugoni graduate Dr. Henry Lucas: The Boston Globe.
June 13
Nothing significant to report.
June 14
The Chronicle had a review of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy's commencement speech at Stanford. The article mentioned his association with Pacific McGeorge: The San Francisco Chronicle.
The Modesto Bee had a story about how several economic forecasts say that Merced County and San Joaquin County will recover faster economically than Stanislaus County. Jeff Michael, director of the Eberhardt Business Forecasting Center, was quoted: The Modesto Bee.
The Yolo County Daily Democrat had a story that said Pacific McGeorge graduate David Reed was appointed to the Yolo County Superior Court: The Daily Democrat.
The Record had a story about the sudden closure of the Transitional Learning Center. Pacific Professor Bob Hanyak was mentioned in the story: The Record.
June 15
Indian Country Today had a story about a federal judge issuing an injunction against the federal smelt protection plan. The judge also ruled against some attorneys who wanted a study conducted by Pacific Associate Professor and Eberhardt Business Forecasting Center Director Jeff Michael tossed out. The judge said the arguments against Dr. Michael's study were "greatly exaggerated:" Indian Country Today.
The Sacramento Bee had a guest editorial about the never-ending fight for the control of the Central Valley's water. The editorial praised a study conducted by Jeff Michael, an associate professor and director of the Eberhardt Business Forecasting Center: Sacramento Bee.
The Chicago Tribune had a feature Obit on John Olin, who attended Pacific for two years before starting his own sailing rig business: Chicago Tribune.
The Tri-Valley Herald had a story that said there are some signs of economic recovery in the state, but the threatened California Budget Cuts could undo all of that progress. Jeff Michael, director of the Eberhardt Business Forecasting Center was quoted: The Tri-Valley Herald.
The Sacramento Bee had a blurb about Pacific McGeorge student Victor Plata, who recently participated in a triathlon: The Sacramento Bee.
June 16
The Record had a story about how several studies say that California has a long-time before it fully recovers from the recession. Jeff Michael, director of the Eberhardt Business Forecasting Center was quoted: The Record.
The Roseville Press Tribune had a story about the top graduates from Roseville High School this year. The story mentioned that Class Salutatorian Caroline Dozsa will attend Pacific in the fall: The Roseville Press Tribune.
June 17
The Record had a story about LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa being scheduled to speak at El Concilio in Stockton this week. Professor Gene Bigler was quoted: The Record.
The Fresno Bee had a story about how the recession has hit the Central Valley harder than other areas of the country. Jeff Michael, director of the Eberhardt Business Forecasting Center, was quoted: The Fresno Bee.
June 18
The Sacramento Bee had a feature story on Pacific McGeorge graduate Pat Whalen, who is leading the fight against Gov. Schwarzenegger's forced furloughs on state workers: The Sacramento Bee.
The Sacramento News and Review had a lengthy story on different ways to fix the California constitution. Pacific McGeorge Professor Mary-Beth Moylan was quoted: The Sacramento News and Review.
The Record had a story about the classic film "The Man Who Knew Too Much" and its screening in Stockton on Friday. Pacific Professor Diane Borden was quoted: The Record.
The Homer News (Alaska) had a feature story on a softball camp being offered to youth there. The camp is being taught by Pacific graduate Brandi Gordon, who currently is an assistant coach at Harvard: The Homer News.
The Washington Post had a story about Pacific graduate Jeff Brehaut: The Washington Post. The Palm Beach Post also had a story: The Palm Beach Post. The Los Angeles Times had a story about Tiger Woods that mentioned Brehaut and his association with Pacific: The LA Times.
The Vail Daily had a story about the member's of the 2009-2010 Brubeck Institute Jazz Quintet: The Vail Daily.
June 19
The San Francisco Chronicle and Fox Sports both carried a feature story on Pacific graduate Jeff Brehaut: Fox Sports. The New York Post Gazette carried a similar story: The New York Post Gazette. The Stamford (Connecticut) Advocate also had a story: The Stamford Advocate. So did the Austin (Texas) Statements: The Austin Statesman.
The Record had a story about how gas prices are quickly rising and could reach $4.50 a gallon by October. Jeff Michael, director of the Eberhardt Business Forecasting Center, was quoted: The Record.
The California Progress Report had a story about students concerned about the proposed cuts to Cal Grants. One of the students quoted hopes to attend Pacific in the fall: The California Progress Report.
Inside Higher Education had a story about a discussion at NASPA about the lawsuit filed against the University: Inside Higher Education.
The New York Post-Journal had a brief about a speech by Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy. It mentioned his connection to Pacific McGeorge: The New York Post Journal.
June 20
The Sacramento Bee had a story about the many lawsuits being filed over the recent passage of a proposition in California that set limits on how many egg-laying chickens can be housed in a cage on a California ranch. Pacific McGeorge Professor Mary-Beth Moylan was quoted: The Sacramento Bee. The Fresno Bee carried the same story: The Fresno Bee.
The Record had a story about how unemployment rates are still at a record high in the Central Valley. Jeff Michael, director of the Eberhardt Business Forecasting Center, was quoted: The Record.
The Record had a story about long lines of potential employees at the recently opened Grocery Depot. The story mentioned that the store opened in these bad economic times because it's close to University of the Pacific: The Record.
The Modesto Bee had a story about how the unemployment rate dipped slightly in the last quarter. Jeff Michael, director of the Eberhardt Business Forecasting Center, was quoted: The Modesto Bee.
June 21
The Redding Record-Searchlight had a story about the Redding Pro-Am golf tournament. One of the top contenders is Pacific graduate Chris Rosenau: The Redding Record-Searchlight.
The Shreveport Times had a feature story on Pacific graduate and professional baseball pitcher Luke Massetti: The Shreveport Times.
June 22
The Record had a story about one of their long-time employees retiring. The story pointed out that the employee was hired at the paper the same year Burns Tower opened on the Stockton Campus: The Record.
The Record had a brief round-up of the repainting of Burns Tower that included photos taken by residents of the tower shortly after it was repainted.
June 23
The Record ran a Chicago Tribune column about the two men behind the court fight over same-sex marriage. One of those men, Theodore Olsen, is a Pacific graduate: The Record.
The Legal Times had a short story about the summer plans for the members of the United States Supreme Court. The story mentioned that Justice Anthony Kennedy will teach at Pacific McGeorge for the summer, as he has done for the past 20 years: The Legal Times.
June 24
The Manteca Bulletin had a feature story on two high school swimming champions. The story mentioned that one of them - Josh Revives - is coaching swimming this summer at Pacific: The Manteca Bulletin.
The Vacaville Reporter had an obituary on Pacific graduate Dr. Richard Eugene Zimmerman: The Vacaville Reporter.
The San Francisco Business Times had a story that said California will lose 1 million jobs during the recession. Jeff Michael, director of the Eberhardt Business Forecasting Center, was quoted: The San Francisco Business Journal. The San Francisco Chronicle had a similar story: The San Francisco Chronicle. News 10 (ABC Sacramento) also ran the story: News 10.
The Honolulu Advertiser had a story about a new basketball coaching staff being hired at University of Hawaii Rainbow Wahine. Among those hired was recent Pacific graduate Sherice Ajifu: The Honolulu Advertiser.
June 25
Capital Public Radio had a story this morning about how California is expected to lose another 200,000 jobs by next year. The story relied heavily on a report from the Eberhardt Business Forecasting Center. The Sacramento Bee had a similar story. Jeff Michael, director of the Eberhardt Business Forecasting Center, was quoted: The Sacramento Bee.
The Record had a story that said Pacific graduate Frederic Wentworth is retiring as the San Joaquin County Schools chief: The Record
The Manteca Bulletin had a feature story on Pacific graduate Frederic Wentworth, who is retiring as the chief of the San Joaquin School District: The Manteca Bulletin.
The Santa Cruz Sentinel had a feature story on Pacific graduate and singer Janie Oliver: The Santa Cruz Sentine1.
The Record had a feature story on a local production of "Annie Get Your Gun," which features Pacific graduate Collin Coonie: The Record.
KTVU (Independent Television Station, San Francisco) had a story about the latest report from the Eberhardt Business Forecasting Center that predicts California will lose 1 million jobs during the recession: KTVU. KFBK Radio (Modesto) had a similar story, but also quoted Jeff Michael, director of the center: KFBK. KCBS and KRON (San Francisco) also ran stories on the report.
June 26
The Auburn Journal had a feature story that said McGeorge graduate David Tellman received a state honor for his work as a prosecutor on a local homicide case: The Auburn Journal.
The Modesto Bee had a short story that said Pacific was selected as one of 44 "Best Buys" for college students by Fiske Guides: The Modesto Bee.
The Sierra Sun had a short story based on the recent Eberhardt Business Forecasting Center report that said California will lose another 200,000 jobs in the next year: The Sierra Sun.
June 27
Nothing significant to report.
June 28
The Record had a feature story on the career of President Donald V. DeRosa: The Record
The Record had a story about how Pacific was selected as one of the "Best Buys" for college students: The Record
June 29
The Record had a story about more than 1,100 educators being laid-off in the county. Jeff Michael, director of the Eberhardt Business Forecasting Center, was quoted: The Record.
The Contra Costa Times had a story that said the state won't fully recover from the recession until 2014. Jeff Michael, director of the Eberhardt Business Forecasting Center, was quoted: The Contra Costa Times. The Vacaville Reporter ran the same story: The Vacaville Reporter. This story also ran in numerous other papers across the country, including the Anchorage paper and Yahoo Business.
The Minneapolis Star-Tribune had a story that said California's economic problems could affect the rest of the country. Jeff Michael, director of the Eberhardt Business Forecasting Center, was quoted: The Minneapolis Star-Tribune.
The Record had a short story about alumni weekend: The Record.
The Lodi News-Sentinel had a story about Pacific graduate and current regent Jose Hernandez's schedule space flight on Aug. 18: The Lodi News-Sentinel.
June 30
The Record had a feature story about President Donald V.DeRosa and the cancellation of football at Pacific: The Record.
The Sacramento Bee had a story about how the state might issue IOU's to people it owes money. Jeff Michael, director of the Eberhardt Business Forecasting Center, was quoted: The Sacramento Bee.
The Seattle Times had a story that said California's economic problems could affect the rest of the United States. Jeff Michael, director of the Eberhardt Business Forecasting Center, was quoted: The Seattle Times . About two dozen other newspapers ran the same story, including the Sarasota (Florida) Herald Tribune, The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, The Oklahoma Journal-Record and Salon.com.