Pacific in the Press for July 2009
July 1
The Record had a story about how General Motor's decision to pull out of the NUMMI plant in Fremont will affect San Joaquin County. Mark Plovnick, director of economic development at Pacific, was quoted: The Record.
The Riverside Press Enterprise had a feature story on Pacific McGeorge graduate David Bristow. Bristow was appointed a federal judge this week: The Riverside Press Enterprise.
The San Francisco Examiner had a brief that said author and Pacific graduate Matt de la Pena would sign copies of his latest book in San Francisco later this month: The San Francisco Examiner.
The Manteca Bulletin ran a column about reports that Walter Cronkite is seriously ill. The column mentioned that he spoke at Pacific three years ago: The Manteca Bulletin.
The Oakland Tribune ran a story about upcoming events in the Bay Area. Professor Lisa Tromovitch was quoted: The Oakland Tribune.
July 2
The Record had a story about President Pam Eibeck's first day on the job: The Record. KCRA (NBC, Sacramento) also had a story about her first day: KCRA.
July 3
The Record had a story about how the demand for athletic trainers is expected to jump in the next few years. Pacific graduate Kevin Anderson and Jodi Baker, the director of Pacific's Athletic Training program, both were quoted. The story also had a photo of a Pacific student working at Pacific during the summer in the program: The Record.
The Sacramento Bee had a story about how public schools are increasing tuition much faster than private universities. The story focused on how Pacific had a smaller increase than years past and also waived application fees and increased financial aid. Rob Alexander, associate provost for enrollment, was quoted: The Sacramento Bee.
The Lodi News-Sentinel had a story that said the recession will end this year, but the recovery will take much longer. It quoted a reporter from the Eberhardt Business Forecasting Center: The Lodi News-Sentinel.
The Records had a story about a plan to turn Mormon Slough into a park. The story mentioned that the plan's architect is the same person who designed Burns Tower: The Record.
July 4
The Modesto Bee and the Merced Sun Star both had a story that said the City of Riverbank could open itself up to lawsuits if it does not expel City Councilman Jesse James White from his council seat. Professor Bob Benedetti was quoted: The Merced Sun Star.
The Chicago Daily Herald ran the Associated Press story about a recent Eberhardt Business Forecasting Center report that said California's budget problems could affect the rest of the country: The Chicago Daily Herald.
July 5
The Sacramento Bee had a front page story about how the furloughs and IOU's in Gov. Schwarzenegger's budget plan will make the recession longer and worse for the state. Jeff Michael, director of the Eberhardt Business Forecasting Center was quoted: The Sacramento Bee.
The Record had a feature story on Pacific graduate Michael Peters, who along with his wife Kelly, have opened an independent pharmacy in Calaveras County: The Record.
The Pittsburgh Post Gazette and the Pennsylvania Times Leader both ran the Associated Press story about a recent Eberhardt Business Forecasting Center report that said California's budget problems could affect the rest of the country: The Pittsburgh Post Gazette.
July 6
The Sacramento Bee had a feature story about a local club where members read plays aloud and then discuss them. The story featured Pacific McGeorge Professor Dorothy Landsberg: The Sacramento Bee.
The Shreveport Times ran the Associated Press story about a recent Eberhardt Business Forecasting Center report that said California's budget problems could affect the rest of the country: The Shreveport Times.
July 7
The Record had a story about the upcoming space flight of graduate and regent Jose Hernandez. The story quoted Hernandez, CIP director Pov Chin and Regent Tom Zuckerman. It also had details about a "launch party" being held on campus when Hernandez is launched into space: The Record.
The Record had a story that said the San Joaquin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will present Provost Phil Gilbertson with an award: The Record.
The Record had an editorial that welcome President Pamela Eibeck to the community: The Record.
The Coastal Post (Marin County) had an editorial about the recession. It quoted the most recent report from the Eberhardt Business Forecasting Center: The Coastal Post.
The Chronicle of Higher Education had a story about how small private Universities are coping in the tough economic times. Associate Provost for Enrollment Robert Alexander was quoted: The Chronicle of Higher Education.
July 8
The Merced Sun Star had a story that said a record number of people in that county are now behind on their mortgages. The latest report from the Eberhardt Business Forecasting Center was quoted: The Merced Sun Star.
The Record ran a Michael Fitzgerald column about the latest claims by death row inmate Michael Morales that he was psychologically tortured by state prison officials when they didn't notify him when his execution had been delayed. Pacific Professor George Randels was quoted: The Record.
July 9
The Record had a story about a new book about significant mayors in the United States. The story mentioned that Pacific Professor Robert Benedetti wrote a chapter about former Stockton mayor and Pacific graduate Joan Darrah: The Record.
Vida en el Valle had a story about how the San Joaquin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is going to give Provost Phil Gilbertson an award: Vida en el Valle.
The Sacramento Bee had a story about a man who was convicted of perjury for lying during a homicide trial. Pacific McGeorge Professor Ruth Jones was quoted: The Sacramento Bee.
The Bay Area Reporter had a lengthy story about Pacific McGeorge graduate Andrew Pugno: The Bay Area Reporter.
The Record had a short story about Pacific receiving a SCUP award: The Record. The Central Valley Business Times had a similar story: Central Valley Business Times.
KUVS (Univision, Sacramento) had a story about the Jose Valdes Math Institute classes happening this summer on Pacific's Stockton campus. The program teaches math to junior-high aged children of migrant farm workers.
The Santa Monica Mirror had a column about the progress that has been made to reduce costs of the health care system in California prisons. Pacific McGeorge Professor Clark Kelso - he was appointed to oversee the reform of the health system - was quoted: The Santa Monica Mirror.
Fox Sports posted a press release that said Pacific graduate Sherice Ajifu was hired by University of Hawaii as part of the basketball staff: MSN FOX Sports.
The Monterey Herald had a brief that said David Anderson, executive chef at Pacific for the past three years, is leaving the school to work for the Monterey Bay Aquarium: The Monterey Herald.
The Fort Bragg Advocate News had an obituary on Pacific graduate Sharon Siders: The Fort Bragg Advocate News.
July 10
The Record had a story about the Jose Valdes Math Institute classes happening this summer on Pacific's Stockton campus. The program teaches math to junior-high aged children of migrant farm workers. Dean Lynn Beck was quoted: The Record.
The New York Times had a review of several recommended books that could help people make good financial decisions. One of the recommended books was the Fiske College Guide. The story mentioned that the guide recommended University of the Pacific as one of the best buys for a college education: The New York Times.
July 11
The Sacramento Bee had a story that said there has been an increase in the number of people with fixed mortgages who are now in default. The story quoted from a report from the Eberhardt Business Forecasting Center: The Sacramento Bee.
The Vacaville Reporter ran a column that looked into the problems of trying to trim down the costs of health care in the California prison system. The story quoted Pacific McGeorge Professor Clark Kelso, who has been named receiver of the health care system by a judge: The Vacaville Reporter.
The Manteca Bulletin had a story about an upcoming Internet and Marketing Event that will be held this week. The story mentioned that Pacific graduate Laura Lowell is one of the featured speakers: The Manteca Bulletin.
July 12
Nothing significant to report.
July 13
The Record had a feature story about Pacific graduate Andres Gil who finished in ninth place in a recent bicycle race: The Record.
July 14
The Sacramento Bee had a story about how layoff notices seem to occur in waves in various regions and that they can have a "ripple" affect that then causes layoffs at other area businesses. Jeff Michael, director of the Eberhardt Business Forecasting Center, was quoted: The Sacramento Bee.
The Record had an editorial giving a "thumbs up" to Pacific graduate and Regent Jose Hernandez for his upcoming trip to space: The Record.
MarketPlace, a nationally syndicated radio show that is broadcast on many National Public Radio affiliates, had a story about rumors that the Swiss bank UBS may be trying to settle a lawsuit filed against it by the United States Government. Pacific McGeorge Professor Michael Malloy was quoted: Marketplace.
The Fresno Bee had a story that said that when similar companies all lay off workers at the same time, that floods the job market with people with similar skill sets, which then makes it harder for those people to find jobs. Jeff Michael, director of the Eberhardt Business Forecasting Center, was quoted: The Fresno Bee.
July 15
The Sacramento Bee had a story that analyzed a recent class action suit against Ford. It concluded that the plaintiffs received $37,500 in the settlement while the lawyers earned just more then $25 million. Pacific McGeorge Professor John Sims was quoted: The Sacramento Bee.
The Record had a brief that said Professor Bett Schumacher would give a presentation on Matisse at the Haggin Museum this week: The Record.
The Los Angeles Chronicle had a story that said a local labor leader has endorsed Martel Fraser for Attorney General of California. The story mentioned that Fraser's son recently graduated from Pacific: The Los Angeles Chronicle.
Scripps News Service ran the Sacramento Bee story about how much money attorneys made in a class-action lawsuit against Ford. Pacific McGeorge Professor John Sims was quoted.
July 16
The Chico News and Review had a story about the idea that California needs a Constitutional Convention to fix a "broken system." Pacific McGeorge Professor Mary-Beth Moylan was quoted: The Chico News and Review.
The Toronto Star ran a brief selecting an upcoming concert by the Brubeck Institute Jazz Quintet as their "Critic's Choice of the week" for people looking for good, live entertainment.
The Monterey County Weekly ran a brief that said Pacific chef David Anderson will become the new chef at the Monterey Aquarium: Monterey County Weekly.
July 17
The Record had a front page story that said the foreclosure rate in San Joaquin County has dropped. Jeff Michael, director of the Eberhardt Business Forecasting Center, was quoted: The Record.
July 18
The Record had a story that said unemployment rates rose again in San Joaquin County. Jeff Michael, director of the Eberhardt Business Forecasting Center, was quoted. The San Mateo Times had a similar story: The San Mateo Times.
The Record had a feature story on the many music camps that happen at Pacific during the summer.
July 19
The Record had a story that indicated that Pacific graduate and Regent Jose Hernandez might run for political office after his space flight next month.
The Ventura County Star had a feature story on Pacific student and local chef Lindsey Pierce: The Ventura County Star.
July 20
The Oakland Tribune had a story about how state colleges are having to cut back on enrollment because of budget problems. The story mentioned that University of the Pacific has no plans to cut enrollment: The Oakland Tribune.
KALW-FM public Radio in San Francisco and KUSP-FM Santa Cruz both ran an episode of "Your Call" where Jeff Michael, director of the Eberhardt Business Forecasting Center, was interviewed about the economics of water in California.
July 21
The Manteca Bulletin had a column about the death of Walter Cronkite. The column focused on Cronkite's appearance at Pacific in 2006: The Manteca Bulletin.
The Record had a story that said San Joaquin County holds millions of dollars worth of state IOU's. Microeconomics Professor David Kauper was quoted.
July 22
KCRA (NBC, Sacramento) interviewed Associate Provost Rob Alexander about the differences between profit and non-profit private universities.
Fox 40 (Sacramento) had live coverage of the Water Polo Tournament happening on campus this week.
The Sarasota Herald Tribune had a story that said Pacific McGeorge graduate Michael Bernstein was appointed the president of Medical Education Technologies Inc.: The Sarasota Herald Tribune.
July 23
The Record had a feature story on the AVID program, co-sponsored by Pacific. Benerd Dean Lynn Beck was quoted: The Record.
The Tampa Bay and Nashville business journals both ran a brief that said Pacific McGeorge graduate Michael Bernstein was appointed the president of Medical Education Technologies Inc.: The Nashville Business Journal.
The North Coast Journal reprinted the Sacramento News and Review story about the California Constitution. Pacific McGeorge professor Mary-Beth Moylan was quoted: The north Coast Journal.
July 24
Nothing significant to report.
July 25
The Record had a brief about a free cleaning service for cancer patients that is being run by Pacific students: The Record.
The Record had a story on a blood drive competition that is being co-hosted by University of the Pacific: The Record.
The San Diego Union-Tribune had a feature story on Pacific graduate Mike Cully, president of the East County Chamber of Commerce: The San Diego Union Tribune.
July 26
The Antelope Valley Press had a story about the newest inductees into the local Sports Hall of Fame. One of the inductees is Pacific McGeorge graduate and current judge Frank Jackson: The Antelope Valley Press.
The Record had a brief that said Pacific was honored with two city awards for its Biology and DeRosa University Center buildings: The Record.
The Record had a brief about an upcoming performance by students in Pacific's Summer Opera Camp: The Record.
July 27
The Sacramento Bee had a story about the likelihood of state workers going on strike. Pacific McGeorge Professor Robert Hawley was quoted: The Sacramento Bee.
The San Francisco Chronicle had an in-depth look at the town of Mendota, which has been hit doubly hard by the bad economy and the drought. The story used some statistics issued by the Eberhardt Business Forecasting Center: The San Francisco Chronicle.
The Monterey County Herald had a story that said Pacific graduate Jesse Kovacs will be on the next season of "Bachelorette."
The Weekly Calistogan (Napa Valley) had a story that said former Pacific Professor and Associate Provost Heather Knight was selected as the next president of Pacific Union College: The Weekly Calistogan.
The Chico News and Review ran a guest editorial written by Jeff Michael, director of the Eberhardt Business Forecasting Center: The Chico News and Review.
Dean Margee Ensign was interviewed on WTOP Radio (Washington, D.C.) about Pacific's Intercultural Relations Program.
July 28
The Sacramento Bee had a story about how the city of Lodi was threatened with a lawsuit for allowing prayers during City Council meetings. Pacific McGeorge Professor John Sims was quoted: The Sacramento Bee.
The Manteca Bulletin had a feature story on two local high school students who attended one of Pacific's music camps this summer: The Manteca Bulletin.
The Record had a story about how local developer A.G. Spanos Inc. plans to build more "green" buildings. The story mentioned that Pacific's DeRosa Center is the first LEED certified building in the county: The Record.
The Record had a news obituary on the death of former Pacific coach Larry Siemering: The Record.
July 29
Capital Public Radio had a story about how the housing market has seemingly stabilized during the last fiscal quarter. Jeff Michael, director of the Eberhardt Business Forecasting Center was quoted. The story ran during National Public Radio's West Coast edition of its morning national news program.
The Los Angeles Daily News had a story that said Pacific graduate Natalie Helgesson was hired as the Saugus High School Girls' Soccer Coach: The Los Angeles Daily News.
The Lodi News-Sentinel had a feature obit on former Pacific coach Larry Siemering: The Lodi News Sentinel.
The Lodi News-Sentinel had a brief that said Pacific was named one of the best Universities in the country by the Princeton Review: The Lodi News Sentinel.
July 30
The Record had a story praising the A.G. Spanos Company for wanting to build more "green" houses. The editorial pointed out that "Stockton's greenest building" is Pacific's DeRosa University Center: The Record.
The Record had a short story that said Pacific graduate and current Regent Jose Hernandez's trip to space has been delayed by at least a week: The Record.
The News Blaze had a story about how more students are using their phones to browse the Web, update Facebook and send messages to friends. Pacific student David Mayman was quoted: The News Blaze.
July 31
The Record had a feature story on Pacific's annual Dance Camp: The Record.
The Record had a stand-alone photo of the Deep Water Rowing Team, a sister club of Pacific's Rowing team. The caption mentioned that the Deep Water Team practices at Pacific.
The Santa Cruz Sentinel ran a news obit on former Pacific coach Larry Siemering: The Santa Cruz Sentinel. The Contra Costa Times ran a brief: The Contra Costa Times.
The San Mateo Daily Journal had a feature story about former Pacifican Scott Howard. His relationship with Pacific is mentioned in the story: The San Mateo Daily Journal.
The Paso Robles Press had an obituary on Pacific graduate Jereme Boscoe: The Paso Robles Press.