Whitman honors former Jill for standout career in basketball, track Nov 21, 2009
After graduating from Whitman with a degree in English in 1998, she enrolled in the Seattle Pacific University School of Law, where she graduated cum laude in 2002. Harvey is a prosecuting attorney for the City of Bremerton, where she lives with her husband, Brian Harvey (Whitman Class of 1998). (Longview Daily News, WA)
Ellensburg teacher shows students the thrill of the wild blue yonder Oct 30, 2009
Three years ago she took a summer science of flight course for teachers in Everett through Seattle Pacific University. There she took in everything having to do with flight, including flying with a flight instructor to the San Juans and back, logging two hours at the controls. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Your ultimate brainpower workout Oct 5, 2009
"Exercise is as close to a magic bullet as brain fitness gets," says John Medina, PhD, director of the Brain Center for Applied Learning at Seattle Pacific University. Physical activity bathes neural tissue in oxygen-rich blood, increasing the production of chemicals that improve memory, attention, and problem-solving. (MSNBC -- Health)
Simon Fraser to begin play in GNAC in 2010-11 Sep 25, 2009
" Simon Fraser will compete in the conference in football, volleyball, men's and women's soccer, men's and women's cross country, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's indoor track and field, men's and women's outdoor track and field, softball and golf. SFU currently sponsors teams in 14 of the GNAC's 15 officially recognized sports. The only conference sport in which it doesn't participate is baseball. Simon Fraser began a two-year candidacy period for NCAA membership this fall. It... (Wwuvikings.com)
Scott: Smitten by hometown charm Sep 7, 2009
Tyler Scott is studying political science at Seattle Pacific University, and just completed a 10-week internship at The Daily News this summer. He hopes this won t be his last article published by The Daily News. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Scott: Congress bit off more than U.S. can chew Aug 10, 2009
Tyler Scott, a political science student at Seattle Pacific University, is interning at The Daily News this summer. He may be reached via e-mail at. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Best athletic year in Western history Jul 21, 2009
" Points are awarded to schools based on how teams finish in regional or national competition after conference play ends. Grand Valley State University, located in Michigan, captured its fourth-consecutive Director's Cup title, earning 1,014.5 points in a total of 16 sports. After their fifth-consecutive national championship, Western's women's crew team earned the maximum 100 points. Nine other sports, including men's and women's golf, basketball and cross country, women's indoor and outdoor... (Wwuvikings.com)
Montana college coach names twin brother to staff Jul 17, 2009
Brock Veltri joins the Fighting Saints from NCAA Division II Seattle Pacific University, where he spent the past five seasons as head assistant coach, overseeing scouting, recruiting, scheduling and travel. The 32-year-old brothers played basketball together at Peninsula College in Port Angeles, Wash. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Simon Fraser application accepted by NCAA Jul 15, 2009
Some of the GNAC schools SFU will be competing against include Central and Western Washington, Seattle Pacific University plus Alaska-Fairbanks and Alaska-Anchorage. GNAC commissioner Richard Hannan said Friday from Spokane he'd like to see SFU's phase-in process fast-tracked so the school could play a full conference schedule by 2010-11. (Wwuvikings.com)
Scientists sequence genome of the N2-fixing, soil-living bacterium Azotobacter vinelandii Jun 18, 2009
"The key to the success of this project was an extremely effective multinational collaboration between Azotobacter biologists and our core genomics team," explained Derek Wood, associate professor in Seattle Pacific University's Department of Biology and the University of Washington's Department of Microbiology ... The A. vinelandii genome sequence involved work from researchers from VBI, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest University, Monsanto, the Norwegian University of Science and Technology,... (EurekAlert!)
40 years a teacher, and counting Jun 17, 2009
After graduating from Seattle Pacific University in 1966 with an English degree and a K-12 teachers certificate, she worked for three years in a private, Seattle-area Christian school and later received a master s degree in education with a specialty in reading from SPU.. Then came an experience that set her teaching course for years to come. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Awards and plans of CHS graduates Jun 16, 2009
Alexandra Benton: Seattle Pacific University. Tracy Berg: George Fox University; OSU Federal Credit Union Tomorrow s Leaders Today Scholarship, Presidential Volunteer Service Award-gold. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Questions for: Jeff Van Duzer Jun 4, 2009
Photo: Dan Schlatter Jeff Van Duzer, dean of the School of Business and Economics at Seattle Pacific University. Jeff Van Duzer, dean of the School of Business and Economics at Seattle Pacific University, has developed a values-and-ethics-based approach to business that says profit, while vital, is the second-most important priority of business, after service. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Father's life, death, shaped Cle Elum grad's life Jun 2, 2009
Next fall, she s headed to Seattle Pacific University, probably to study business. I came to peace when I saw he was at peace and no longer in pain, she says of her father s death. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Graduation: Santiam Christian High School’s Class of 2009 May 29, 2009
Demetri Howerton: ACSI Distinguished Student (Academics, Fine Arts), OSAA Farmers Insurance Scholar Athlete, PacWest Scholar Athlete, Point Loma University President s Scholarship, Azusa Pacific University President s Scholarship, Biola University Academic Scholarship, Seattle Pacific University Trustees Scholar Award. Derek Howerton: SCHS Outstanding Student (English composition), ACSI Distinguished Student (athletics), OSAA Farmers Insurance Scholar Athlete, PacWest Scholar Athlete, Biola... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Morgan Middle School gets new principal May 13, 2009
Bibich, 35, received her bachelor s degree from Western Washington University and has master s degrees from both the University of Washington and Seattle Pacific University. Bibich made her way to the top of the pack out of 27 applicants for the Morgan principal position. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Former preacher turns to police work in Anchorage May 7, 2009
He studied biology at a Christian college, Seattle Pacific University, where he met his wife, Marge. He and his wife came to Anchorage in 1993 after a small, local church asked him to pastor. (Juneau Empire)
City's police department spokesman answers calling May 3, 2009
He studied biology at a Christian college, Seattle Pacific University, where he met his wife, Marge. But it wasn't until after living in Yemen that he found his true calling: to spread the word of God. (Anchorage Daily News)
Western No.2 in USRowing/CRCA/NCAA II Poll Apr 28, 2009
Seattle Pacific University 6 5 Not Ranked But Receiving Votes: Nova Southeastern 2. . (Wwuvikings.com)
Sandra Hunt Named Coordinator of Women's Soccer Officiating Apr 17, 2009
She is a graduate of Seattle Pacific University with a degree in leisure and recreation. - Pac-10. (Pac-10.org)
College Report: Deyo claims academic honor at EWU Apr 14, 2009
Tiffany Hunter of Mark Morris is a sophomore distance runner at Seattle University, MM grad Carrie Hauck is a freshman pole vaulter at Seattle Pacific University, and Winlock s Megan Kostick is a sprinter at Central Washington University. Six former area track stars are also enrolled in Oregon colleges. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Bone Introduced At Washington State Apr 8, 2009
That includes 12 seasons at his alma mater, Seattle Pacific University, where he registered a 253-97 mark between 1990-2002. He spent the 2002-05 seasons as an assistant coach at the University of Washington. (ABC 7 News, DC)
The Western Front: Graham not ready to throw in the towel Apr 4, 2009
Graham, 22, joins a long list of former Vikings on the Slam, including Western senior who like Graham, saw his Western career end by a defeat from Seattle Pacific University on March 13. As the 2008-09 Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) Player of the Year, Graham finished his Western career ranking seventh in the team's history for total points scored, 1,465, and became the first Western basketball player to record two 500 point seasons. (Wwuvikings.com)
Evolutionary origin of bacterial chromosomes revealed Mar 27, 2009
Derek Wood, associate professor at Seattle Pacific University, remarked: "The findings in this work provide substantial new evidence that second chromosomes in all bacteria studied to date have plasmid origins. While other mechanisms leading to second chromosome formation seem possible, it is intriguing that this approach has been most productive." ... Slater SC, Goldman BS, Goodner B, Setubal JC, Farrand SK, Nester EW, Burr TJ, Banta L, Dickerman AW, Paulsen I, Otten L, Suen G, Welch R, Almeida... (EurekAlert!)
Optimum running speed is stride toward understanding human body form Mar 20, 2009
However, Steudel and Cara Wall-Scheffler of Seattle Pacific University have now shown that the energetic demands of running change at different speeds. "What that means is that there is an optimal speed that will get you there the cheapest," metabolically speaking, Steudel says. (EurekAlert!)
• Community news Mar 20, 2009
Julia C. Bokma and Katherine M. Krumm of Twin Falls have made the Seattle Pacific University 2008 autumn quarter dean's list. Students on the dean's list have completed at least 12 credits and attained a 3. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
No.23 Vikings fall 82-77 to Seattle Pacific in opening round of NCAA II West Sub-Regional Mar 14, 2009
- Guard Brandon Larrieu scored 24 points, including six in the final 90 seconds as Seattle Pacific University claimed an 82-77 victory over nationally ranked Western Washington University in an opening-round game Friday at the NCAA Division II West Sub-Regional being played on Haggen Court in Western's Sam Carver Gymnasium. Guard (Sr. (Wwuvikings.com)
Western falls 74-64 to Humboldt State in opening round of West Regional Mar 14, 2009
Blaine) scored a team-high 17 points, but it wasn't enough as Western Washington University fell to Humboldt State University, 74-64, in an opening-round game Friday at the West Regional of NCAA Division II Women's Basketball National Tournament being played at Royal Brougham Pavilion on the campus of host Seattle Pacific University ... Humboldt State's advantage from beyond the 3-point arc and on defensive rebounds lifted the Lumberjacks to a 74-64 opening-round NCAA Division II West Regional... (Wwuvikings.com)
Books and basketball Mar 13, 2009
Hamann plans to study finance at the University of Oregon, Garrod is aiming for the University of Arizona and its nutrition program, Eisenhower is off to Seattle Pacific University to study mathamatics and Larson has an opportunity to attend Regis University to study biochemisty. These kids have some good options, Witzel said. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Watching from stands sparks Wilson Mar 12, 2009
In January, the Seawolves, who had been practicing since November, flew to Seattle for their second meet of the season against Seattle Pacific University. Wilson flew down from Canada and was in the bleachers, eager to cheer on her friends. (Anchorage Daily News)
IN SCHOOL - Education roundup Mar 10, 2009
Seattle Pacific University - Missoula: Karin Bretz, Daniel Hamilton, Nicole Neumeister, Jenna Wall. Saint Mary s University of Minnesota - Derek Wherley, Missoula. (Missoulian, MT)
Western takes double dual meet with Puget Sound and Seattle Pacific Mar 8, 2009
Billings, MT/Billings West) took both the women's long and triple jump events and ran a leg on the victorious 4x100 relay as the Vikings opened their outdoor season by winning a double dual track and field meet with host University of Puget Sound and Seattle Pacific University on Saturday at Baker Stadium. Briehof had a 36:58. (Wwuvikings.com)
Vikings win GNAC title outright with 85-68 win over arch-rival Central Washington Mar 8, 2009
The Vikings had tired legs and minds after an emotional comeback win against Seattle Pacific University on Thursday, March 5, and it showed. The Wildcats used an 11-0 run during a two minute span midway through the first half to turn a 14-12 deficit into a 23-14 advantage with nine minutes remaining in the half. (Wwuvikings.com)
Anderson makes big plays in dying seconds as Western rallies for 76-75 win at Seattle Pacific Mar 6, 2009
7 seconds left, then blocked a shot at the buzzer to preserve the triumph as Western Washington University defeated Seattle Pacific University, 76-75, in a Great Northwest Athletic Conference men's basketball game Thursday at Royal Brougham Pavilion. Western, ranked No.5 in the NCAA Division II West Region, improved to 20-5 overall and remained tied for first with arch-rival Central Washington in the GNAC at 12-3. (Wwuvikings.com)
Western's Porter is automatic qualifier in women's 5,000 Mar 1, 2009
Hockinson) was an automatic national qualifier in the women's 5,000 meters at the Seattle Pacific University Last Chance Indoor Track and Field meet Saturday at Dempsey Indoor on the University of Washington campus. Porter's school-record and winning time of 16:56. (Wwuvikings.com)
Univ. of Wash. raises $302M in '08, 18th in U.S. Feb 27, 2009
Other state schools donations: Pacific Lutheran University, $18,374,610; Gonzaga University, $16,376,619; Whitman College, $12,855,819; Whitworth University, $7,619,279; Walla Walla University, $7,280,845; Western Washington University, $5,931,545; Seattle Pacific University, $5,006,402; Eastern Washington University, $2,943,873; Saint Martin s University, $2,814,722; Clark College, $1,386,299; Highline Community College, $802,450; and Green River Community College, $630,000. Reader Comments. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Chuck Byers makes Seattle Pacific Hall of Fame Feb 26, 2009
Chuck Byers, a 1950 R.A. Long graduate, lettered in basketball and track at Seattle Pacific University from 1953-1955 ... Whether it was practicing or competing in a national track meet, the Seattle Pacific University relay quintet of Chuck Byers, Ben Moring, Denton Palmer, Eugene Peterson and Wes Thompson did it together. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Doyle, Rohm to wed Feb 23, 2009
The bride is a 2001 Juneau-Douglas High School graduate and received her Bachelor of Arts from Seattle Pacific University. She is the daughter of Barry and Fran Rohm, of Juneau. (Juneau Empire)
Zags Look To Rebound; Host Saint Mary's, San Francisco Feb 12, 2009
The 109 points was the highest point total scored by the Zags since the 1985 season when they defeated Seattle Pacific University 111-84 and ranks ninth in the country for total points in a game. The 109 points is also the most points scored in a West Coast Conference game. (Gozags.com)
Bulldogs Host Second-Place Portland Sunday Feb 8, 2009
9 apg) HEAD COACH: Jim Sollars (Seattle Pacific University, 1966) UP RECORD: 312-343 (23rd year); CAREER RECORD: 335-400 (25th year) ... The 109 points was the highest point total scored by the Zags since the 1985 season when they defeated Seattle Pacific University 111-84 and ranks ninth in the country for total points in a game. (Gozags.com)
