Newswatch, Police/Fire Jun 27, 2008
Senate President Colleen Hanabusa is getting married Aug. 8, but she will have to be back in town by September, when she is scheduled to teach a course in political communications at Hawaii Pacific University. Hanabusa (D, Nanakuli-Makua) is marrying John Souza, a former state sheriff and former Honolulu police officer. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Lyle “Brownie” Brown Jun 26, 2008
After being discharged, he attended Pacific University and earned a bachelor's degree. He was a golden gloves boxer in the Navy and during his college years. (Lebanon Express, OR)
SOMEONE YOU SHOULD KNOW: Ron Claassen Jun 23, 2008
He is the director and full-time faculty member of the Center for Peacemaking and Conflict Studies at Fresno Pacific University ... Where he lives: Near Bethel and Shields avenuesOccupation, age: Director and full-time faculty member for the Center for Peacemaking and Conflict Studies at Fresno Pacific University, 62Family: He has been married to Roxanne for 40 years ... Claassen also does volunteer work at Mennonite Community Church and donates time to various programs at Fresno Pacific... (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Real keepers Jun 21, 2008
Dr. Stephen Newby, a professor at Seattle Pacific University, performed at the conference then. Comments. (Fresno Bee)
Carjacking suspect shot by police Jun 21, 2008
DARRELL WONG/THE FRESNO BEE Fresno police officer Tyler Haener escorts Lorene Kelly along Winery Avenue through a crime scene near Fresno Pacific University on Friday. Kelly was on her way back to the Senior Citizen Village with her groceries. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Business briefs Jun 20, 2008
Fresno Pacific goes to a four-day workweekFresno Pacific University will shift to a four-day workweek this summer to help reduce traffic, save on fuel costs and reduce pollution, the university announced Thursday. Each of the about 300 employees working at the Fresno-based university and its centers in Fresno, Visalia and Bakersfield will take off one day per week, starting Monday and ending Aug. 8. (Fresno Bee)
Lyle Brownie’ Brown (15) Jun 20, 2008
After being discharged from the Navy, he attended Pacific University. where he received his bachelor s degree. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Sneak preview: High school basketball Jun 19, 2008
Girls game: The City coach is Bullard's Ray Alvarado, who's going up against an all-Yosemite High coaching staff of Gary Blate and graduates Katie Menton (Pepperdine) and Karras Blate (Hawaii Pacific University). The City has four players from Central Section Division I champion Clovis West in The Bee's Player of the Year Blakely Goldberg (Fresno City) and teammates Christine Dela Rosa (UC-Irvine), Blaire Caeton (San Diego State) and Ashley Orlich (Fresno State). (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Continue reading Jun 18, 2008
Towards the end of the discussion on Thursday night, Jason Eek -- who works at Fresno Pacific University within the Center for Peacemaking and Conflict Studies -- gave a presentation on the victim/offender reconciliation program. Under this program, the victim and offender of a crime -- such as graffiti tagging -- come together with a volunteer mediator to discuss what happened in order to acknowledge the injustice and restore some sense of equity for the victim. (Selma Enterprise, CA)
In brief: Matters of Faith Jun 15, 2008
BUDDHIST SERVICES: The White Lotus Center for Shin Buddhism will resume services at 11 a.m. Sundays at the Alaska Pacific University Chapel, Atwood Building, with the Rev. Diane Jishin Johnson, resident priest for the White Lotus Center and Myokoin Buddhist Temple. Services are open to everyone and are followed by discussions on the compassion and wisdom of Buddhist teachings. (Anchorage Daily News)
Matson set to hoist its fuel charge Jun 15, 2008
"They're doing the same thing the airlines are doing and I'm sure their competition is doing - it's just a reaction to our energy prices," said Leroy Laney, a Hawaii Pacific University professor of economics and finance. "I don't blame the airlines, Matson or anyone else for gouging us. It's just one more way the state economy has to pay for higher energy prices.". (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Bill takes family from imminent deportation and into limbo Jun 14, 2008
"It has been helpful," said Arreola, who graduated in May from Fresno Pacific University with a bachelor's degree in business administration. But she added: "It's very nerve-racking for my parents, who have to sit and wait. ... It's like a roller coaster."A private bill can lead to permanent legal residency and often is a high-profile affair, generating headlines about the end of an immigration nightmare. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Tokay High School's top graduates Jun 13, 2008
College or job plans: Azusa Pacific University, major in English. Clubs and activities: Theater Arts program, four years, seven productions; newspaper staff, two years, opinion editor; California Scholarship Federation; National Honors Society; International Thespian Society, president; church volunteer, Tokay High Comedy Sportz team. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Last but not least: Tokay graduates two weeks late Jun 13, 2008
Azusa Pacific University Presidential Scholarship 40,000 ... Azusa Pacific University Trustee's Scholarship 16,000. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Engagement of Duffield and Gillespie Jun 12, 2008
She then attended Hawaii Pacific University in Honolulu, Hawaii and graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing in 2004. She currently works as a Registered Nurse at St. Charles Medical Center in Bend, Ore. (Daily Triplicate)
Alumni Update (3) Jun 11, 2008
Alex RingSport: BaseballHigh school: Tokay HighCollege: Delta CollegeThe sophomore infielder signed a letter of intent to play at Azusa Pacific University next year after finishing his career as a Mustang batting. 336 with two home runs and 25 RBI this season. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Scenes of nature trump technology in reducing low-level stress Jun 11, 2008
" ### Co-authors of the study are Batya Friedman, Jennifer Hagman, Erika Feldman and Anna Stolyar of the UW, Brian Gill of Seattle Pacific University, Nathan Freier of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Sybil Carr re of California State University, San Bernardino. Freier and Carr re were both at the UW when they worked on the study. For more information, contact Kahn at (206) 616-9395 or before June 17. After that contact Severson at (206) 616-6986 or More information about the Human... (EurekAlert!)
Educators launch balloon research program Jun 10, 2008
The space grant program is a NASA-funded consortium of the three main University of Alaska campuses, Alaska Pacific University, Anchorage's Imaginarium science museum, and Kenai's Challenger Learning Center. The balloon research program is a joint project of the space grant program and the Fairbanks-based Arctic Amateur Radio Club, which provides key logistics support to track flights and payloads recovery. (Juneau Empire)
This brain book's no teaser Jun 9, 2008
Medina is a developmental molecular biologist, business consultant and director of the Brain Center for Applied Learning Research at Seattle Pacific University. He writes with infectious enthusiasm about how brains are wired, how they've evolved not as much as you might think and why we should care. (USA Today -- Money)
Honors and plans of Corvallis High grads Jun 8, 2008
Steven Lincoln Chapman: Pacific University, Business; Pacific Tradition Award, Pacific Grant, OSAA Scholar Athlete, Rotary Club award for tennis ... Erin Joy Sullivan: Seattle Pacific University, Prenursing; Seattle Pacific Trustee s Scholar Award. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Local briefs Jun 7, 2008
University starts campaignFresno Pacific University kicked off a $36 million capital campaign Friday dubbed "Building on Excellence" to provide buildings, scholarships and academic programs. Centerpiece of the campaign is a $21 million fine arts center. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Mets snag college bats Davis, Havens Jun 6, 2008
Round 3: Kirk Nieuwenhuis, CF, Azusa Pacific University Another college bat -- albeit not one from a traditional baseball power -- greeted the Mets when they made their selection at 100th overall. Nieuwenhuis hit an even. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Crescent Valley honors Jun 6, 2008
Theodore Ahlvin: Pacific University Scholar, PU Pacific Tradition Award, PU University Scholarship, will attend Pacific University ... Sarah Faddis: Certificate of Initial Mastery, National Honor Society, ASB Historian, Oregon Department of Education Student Advisor Nominee, George Fox University Dean s Scholarship, University of Oregon Clark Honors College admission, Seattle Pacific University Dean s Scholarship, will attend Seattle Pacific University ... Natalie Lucker: Certificate of Initial... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Marriott attracts Hawaii students to tourism careers Jun 5, 2008
Marriott, with 10 resort or time-share properties in the Islands, provides internships, mentoring and management training for students through the University of Hawaii at Manoa School of Travel Industry Management, the UH statewide system of community colleges, Hawaii Pacific University and Brigham Young University-Hawaii. Ambrocio is undecided whether he will continue working in the business, but he likes the benefits and his co-workers. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Athletes of The Week Jun 5, 2008
56 ERA, has accepted a scholarship from Fresno Pacific University. He struck out 345 batters in three seasons and had a career batting average of. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Lodi High's college and career counselor wins statewide award Jun 5, 2008
Fong chose Azusa Pacific University, partly because of its emphasis on Christian education. To seal the deal Azusa Pacific offered Fong a 10,000-per-year scholarship. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
CAMPUS CLICKS: Where's wrestling?; Fun with Google maps Jun 4, 2008
SIOC has a question -- If high school girls wrestling has tripled in popularity over the past 10 years, -- Oregon's Pacific University -- that offers the sport. We say because , but that's just us. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Jones takes last lap: One part Knute Rockne, one part Yogi Berra, Jones got the most from his Knights Jun 1, 2008
He's made special trips to meet top Hellgate jumpers like Kelsey Cooley who won the Class AA title in 2002 before going on to a career in track at Seattle Pacific University and Christian Segota, who won three events at the 2007 state meet and now competes as a decathlete at UM.. Jones seems to take special delight in being able to introduce his jumpers to past greats, as well as the fact he's had at least one high jumper compete at state each season for the past 27 years. (Missoulian, MT)
Onward, upward May 31, 2008
Call: (800) 877-3400. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Lodi High's 'spunky' class graduates May 31, 2008
Azusa Pacific University Founders Award 26,000 over four years ... Azusa Pacific University Grant 6,000 over four years ... Azusa Pacific University President's Scholarship 40,000 over four years. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Lodi High top graduates May 31, 2008
College or job plans: Attend Azusa Pacific University to study mathematics. Clubs and activities: California Scholarship Federation, secretary; Interact Club; Christian Club, cross country team, AVID tutor, Vacation Bible School leader, Youth Group at Calvary Presbyterian Church, mission trip to Oregon. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Windsor family devastated by plane crash May 30, 2008
Vince and Amy met while attending Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon. The couple spent time in Savannah, Georgia while Vince attained a Masters in Fine Arts Illustration and they moved to Northern California, settling in Santa Rosa. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
SC to send off seniors May 30, 2008
0 GPA and plans to attend Seattle Pacific University ... 0 GPA, and plans to attend Seattle Pacific University as well, majoring in textiles. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Class of 2008: Santiam Christian High School May 30, 2008
Kathryn Caday Valedictorian, SCHS Honor Graduate, SCHS Outstanding Student (English Literature, English Composition, Chemistry, Choir), ACSI Distinguished Student (Academics, Leadership, Fine Arts, Christian Service), Society of Women Engineers Highest Honor in Science and Mathematics, OSAA Farmers Insurance Group Scholar Athlete, OSAA Farmers Insurance Group Activity Scholar, George Fox University Presidential Scholarship, Pepperdine University Alumnae Grant, Seattle Pacific University... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
SANTIAM CHRISTIAN VALEDICTORIANS May 30, 2008
Plans: Attend Seattle Pacific University ... Plans: Attend Seattle Pacific University and major in textiles. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
CAMPUS CLICKS: This must be the worst summer trip. Ever May 29, 2008
The New York Times has an on women's college wrestling and how it's still ignored at big schools but thriving at schools such as Jamestown College, Pacific University and Oklahoma City University. Sir Paul Honored by Yale. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Tulare Co. write-in hopeful joins District 2 race May 29, 2008
He said he has a degree from Fresno Pacific University in management and organizational behavior. Isherwood and Vander Poel laughed off the suggestion of being too young. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
USD Toreros Announce 2008 Football Schedule May 29, 2008
The Toreros will follow-up with another non-conference home contest against Azusa Pacific University on Saturday, September 6th (6 pm). Following the first of two bye weeks on September 13th, the Toreros will begin Pioneer Football League play with back-to-back road trips to Campbell University (first year PFL member) on Sept. 20th in Buies Creek, North Carolina, followed by a trip to Des Moines, Iowa on September 27th to take on the Drake Bulldogs. (Usdtoreros.com)
More of this story May 27, 2008
I played ball with Manoa s head coach Daryl Kitagawa and Craig Ibara at Hawaii Pacific University, and they re already talking about bringing over a Bronco and a Mustang team for next year. Carvalho, whose Dodgers fell 6-4 to the Diamondbacks in the quarterfinals, yesterday morning, said the tournament was a test for the players. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Letters to the Editor (5/24/08) May 25, 2008
I would like to take this opportunity to applaud Alaska Pacific University for leading our community in the fight against global warming ... Thank you, Alaska Pacific University. (Anchorage Daily News)
Trailblazing Alaska artist Combs dead at 88 May 24, 2008
A show of his art, both past and recent, took place at Alaska Pacific University in August 2007. It was his last show in Anchorage. (Anchorage Daily News)
BeaverBlitz Newsstand Friday, May 23 May 24, 2008
Daily BarometerBeavers try for spot in postseason but need three-game sweep against Pacific University this weekend. OregonianThe NCAA tournament hopes of Oregon State and other Pac-10 teams hinge upon the outcome of this weekend's games and decisions made by the selection committee. (Oregon State Sports -- Rivals.com)
WAYNE STEFFEN: Freedom has limits at the county library May 24, 2008
Wayne Steffen is university editor at Fresno Pacific University. Share this story. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Ruth C. Lear May 24, 2008
She attended Pacific University one year then transferred to Oregon Normal School (now Western Oregon University) in Monmouth. Following graduation, she taught first grade three years in Dallas, Ore. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Christian concert planned at June 1 game May 24, 2008
Agnew's most recent album, "Questions," features songs with lyrics urging listeners to feel comfortable asking the hard questions at church -- "What happens when you die?" "Why do we define people by their mistakes?" and "How does God still care for us when we keep messing up?" Fresno Pacific University is sponsoring the event, aiming for families wanting to spend time together after going to church earlier in the day. "People love baseball," says Diana Mock, executive director of university... (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Shuklian's serious side on display in zoning vote May 23, 2008
At the end of two hours, Shuklian voted with Landers and Link, 3-2, to allow a hotel, office buildings, gas station and convenience store, fast food drive-through and restaurant -- all in an architecturally unified setting anchored by the already approved Fresno Pacific University satellite campus -- to be built on North Plaza Drive next to the Visalia Industrial Park. "It was my first big one," Shuklian acknowledged later. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
New blood bests field in eight-mile race May 22, 2008
Brooks, 26, a coach at the Alaska Pacific University Nordic Ski Center, is best known for her skiing -- she won the prestigious 50-kilometer freestyle crown in the Tour of Anchorage in March. But she also generated a couple of strong results in mountain races last summer. (Anchorage Daily News)
Finding foster parents vital May 22, 2008
But depending on the child, leaving a community isn t always a negative says Kandice Kaiser, now a 19-year-old freshman at Seattle Pacific University. She was in Ellensburg when she entered foster care in sixth grade. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Good Samaritan was 'always helping' May 21, 2008
Nakoa, born and raised in Hawaii and a 1968 Saint Louis High School graduate, returned to school later in life and got his bachelor's degree from Hawaii Pacific University. Clare DeLeon, a first cousin who is the same age as Nakoa, remained close with Nakoa since childhood. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
THE ROAD AHEAD: Obama ready to move on to Nov. May 21, 2008
Jim Moore, a political scientist at Pacific University in Forest Grove, Ore. said Obama studied federal policies that have caused timber-related job losses in small towns. (USA Today)
Four challenge three Porterville incumbents May 20, 2008
By Erik Lacayo / The Fresno Bee 05/19/08 22:42:22 More informationPedro "Pete" MartinezAge: 38Occupation: CWS case workerPolitical experience: Five years on Porterville City Council (twice served as mayor, once as mayor pro-tem) Education: Graduated Monache High School, attended Porterville College and attending College of the SequoiasFamily: Married, five childrenWeb site or blog address: tJerry WallerAge: 74 Occupation: Retired business owner Political experience: None Education: Some college... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Visalia business park plan approved May 20, 2008
City officials already had given the OK for a new Fresno Pacific University satellite campus to be built at the business park. The 53,000-square-foot, two-story campus would be housed at Crowley Avenue and Neeley Street. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Like daughter, like father May 18, 2008
And they participated in the same graduation ceremony at Fresno Pacific University on May 3 ... When he was done there, he decided to enroll in business classes at Fresno Pacific University, his daughter's alma mater. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Sheldon's Pulscher wins Class 2A long jump May 16, 2008
"To go 22 feet or better would have been good, but I just wanted to come in and jump maybe 21 feet, 6 inches. I thought that would be good enough.''It would have been, but only barely, since Jarrod Scott of Pocahontas was second with 21 feet, 4.5 inches.Pulscher was the lone Siouxland champ in Class 2A, but there were still some impressive performances on an uncommonly perfect (for this spring) day.Orange City Unity Christian's boys finished second in the 4x800 relay, shaving a whopping 18... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Methodist pulling away at D3 meet May 16, 2008
Pacific University 349-337 -- 686; 19. Franklin College 349-348 -- 697; 20. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Hawaii foreclosure rate climbs by 218% May 15, 2008
It's premature to attribute the surge in local foreclosures to the fallout from the recent closures of Aloha Airlines and ATA, which shut down only a month ago, said Leroy Laney, a Hawaii Pacific University economist. "It's definitely not part of the fallout," said Honolulu Board of Realtors research economist Harvey Shapiro, adding that foreclosures typically trail massive job losses by a minimum of three to six months. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Newswatch, Police/Fire May 13, 2008
Hawaii Pacific University will award degrees to about 650 graduates tomorrow at its 69th commencement ceremony. The ceremonies begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Waikiki Shell. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
It's the competition May 13, 2008
D.Emeritus faculty Fresno Pacific University. Share this story. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
FALLBROOK: Scholarship essay contest is a sister act May 13, 2008
Michaele, a junior at Azusa Pacific University, won two years ago. Photo by Tom Pfingsten - Staff Photographer. (North County Times)
Nature's bounty May 12, 2008
(Weaver once measured a tree with 3 percent sugar while tapping at Alaska Pacific University. . (Anchorage Daily News)
Hawaiian Telcom lands new president May 10, 2008
Directorships: Bishop Holdings Corp., Kamehameha Investment Corp. and Pauahi Management Corp., all wholly owned subsidiaries of Kamehameha Schools; Queen's Health Systems; Hawaii Community Foundation; the Nature Conservancy of Hawaii; Hawaii Pacific University. "I think the immediate focus is to build the trust of our employees and our customers," said the 40-year-old Yeaman, who plans to start in mid-June after "working through an orderly transition" at HECO. "Customers are why we're in... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
The hand that rocked the imagination May 9, 2008
Rosas has a master of arts degree in special education from Fresno Pacific University and a bachelor of arts from California State University, Fresno. "I try to inspire the imagination of the kids," she says. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Heated Clinton-Obama race comes to Oregon Friday May 9, 2008
Moore, a political science professor at Pacific University in Forest Grove, said he was struck by the almost somber tone of Clinton's speech to her supporters Tuesday night. Related Content. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Clinton, Obama spotlight shifts to Oregon May 8, 2008
Moore, a political science professor at Pacific University in Forest Grove, said he was struck by the almost somber tone of Clinton s speech to her supporters Tuesday night. After hearing her speech tonight, I will be surprised if she is running a full-out campaign by the time the final ballots are counted in Oregon. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Rivals in dispute summon Matsui May 6, 2008
Education: Lunalilo Elementary, Iolani High School (1965 graduate), University of Hawaii and Pacific University (1969 graduate, Bachelor of Science in business administration), Hastings College of Law (1973 graduate). Career: Private practice -- Jenks Kidwell Goodsill Anderson (1973-1974), Kobayashi Watanabe Sugita hima (1974-1980), Law Offices of Clyde Matsui (1981-1982), Matsui Chung Sumida iyama (1982-now). (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
