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Haglund, who holds a master's degree in public administration from Portland State University, has nearly 14 years' experience in municipal government management. He currently directs the community development department, chairs the board of the San Joaquin Valley Power Authority and serves as municipal air port director. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Palm Centro at AT&T Joins On to Sponsor mtvU Best Music on Campus 'Battle of the Bands' Apr 8, 2008
NEW YORK, April 7, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- mtvU, MTV's 24-hour college network, today announced that Palm Centro(TM) at AT&T has joined on to sponsor the network's Best Music on Campus "battle of the bands" competition, as well as mtvU "Campus Invasion Music Festival '08." mtvU also announced today that college students have selected Inflowential (NC State), The Lives of Famous Men (Portland State University) and We Are Only Fiction (Georgia Perimeter College) as the three finalists in the newly... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Women's Tennis Looks To Extend Streak Apr 4, 2008
Santa Clara travels to Spokane with a 5-10 mark after posting wins over Portland State University and the University of Portland earlier in the week. LCSC will take the short trip to Spokane boasting a 10-9 overall record. (Gozags.com)
Two PSU Men's Basketball Players Free To Leave Mexico Apr 3, 2008
CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico -- A U.S. consular official in Tijuana says two Portland State University men's basketball players are free from jail in Mexico after the person they were accused of badly beating didn't press charges. Consular spokesman Charles Smith says under Mexican law, since the aggrieved party didn't press charges, the players had to be released and they were free to leave Mexico. (KIRO TV, WA)
Moving to cooler ground Mar 30, 2008
The park's glaciers are melting, says Hassan Basagic, a Portland State University research assistant. Share this story: | | Moving to cooler ground Beloved fixtures of the Sierra may be forced up, or out, as the climate warms. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Chief King focused on building professional force Mar 30, 2008
King earned his masters degree in public administration from Portland State University in 1990 and is a graduate of the FBI academy. King inherited the Anacortes department after a tumultuous time. (Anacortes Weekly, WA)
Feddersen Leads Zags Over Vikings 6-1 Mar 30, 2008
- earned his 10th singles victory of the season Friday as the Gonzaga University men's tennis team posted a 6-1 victory over host Portland State University in Portland, Ore ... Portland State University 6-1. (Gozags.com)
Tincher takes over at West Hills Mar 29, 2008
Earlier, he coached at College of the Siskiyous, Portland State University, El Camino High School in Sacramento, Sonora High, and Chino Valley High in Arizona. Tincher is a graduate of Santa Clara, where he received a bachelor's degree in political science. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
The Book of the Undead Mar 22, 2008
PAGE: 1Paul Collins teaches nonfiction at Portland State University. His latest book is. (Slate)
Lions Drop Zags 5-2 Mar 16, 2008
The Bulldogs will return to the courts on March 28 when they visit Portland State University. LMU 5, GU 2 Doubles: Jacek Twarowski/Sam Tadevosian (LMU) def. (Gozags.com)
Increasing Food Quality Risks Are Affecting Global Food Supply Chain Mar 9, 2008
Led by Aleda V. Roth of Clemson University with co-authors Andy Tsay of Santa Clara University, Madeleine Pullman of Portland State University, and John Gray of Ohio State University, the study utilized information from trends of U.S. food imports from China, subsequent recall events, and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) data to highlight the inherent difficulties and risks posed by global food supply chains. Various quality problems have been associated with foods and ingredients... (Science Daily)
- Anacortes Police Chief Mike King retiring after 14 years… Mar 6, 2008
King earned his masters degree in public administration from Portland State University in 1990 and is a graduate of the FBI academy. After more than 32 years in law enforcement, nearly 14 of them as Anacortes chief, King said it is a good time for him to retire. (Anacortes Weekly, WA)
Women's Golf In Seventh At Red Rocks Mar 2, 2008
Big Sky members Portland State University (330, +42), Montana (331, +43), Montana State (331, +43) and Idaho State (357, +69) are also in the field. The event will continue at 8 a.m. Sunday, March 2. (Uncbears.com)
Study finds recidivism no higher among deportable immigrants Feb 23, 2008
Our findings run counter to the notion that illegal immigrants are more likely than other immigrants to cycle in and out of the local criminal justice system, said Laura Hickman, assistant professor with the Criminal Justice Policy Research Institute at Portland State University and a researcher at RAND, a nonprofit research organization. The RAND study, published in the February edition of the journal Criminology and Public Policy, followed foreign-born men (517 deportable and 780... (EurekAlert!)
Portland State Shoots Way Past Women's Basketball Feb 22, 2008
- Portland State University hardly missed a shot in the first half and the University of Northern Colorado women's basketball team lost an 82-60 decision because of it. The Vikings remained perfect at home this season and moved to 19-7 on the year and 9-4 in Big Sky Conference play while the Bears move to 11-13 on the year and 5-6 in league action. (Uncbears.com)
Haglund in running for Gilroy post Feb 22, 2008
Haglund -- who holds a master of public administration degree from Portland State University -- left to work for the city of Brentwood in 2002 but returned to his old position in Hanford after six months. Since 2003, Haglund has headed the community development department in an acting capacity. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Bulldogs Host Eastern Washington At SRC Feb 21, 2008
the Zags posted a 4-3 victory over Portland State University before falling 7-0 to Saint Mary's College and 5-2 to the University of Portland. Gonzaga is led by junior , who has posted a 3-3 record while playing No. 2 singles this season. (Gozags.com)
Breaking News: Longview School District picks finalists for superintendent Feb 16, 2008
Adams earned bachelor s and master s degrees at Portland State University. Arthur Himmler, who is in his 14th year as superintendent of the Steilacoom Historical School District, which serves 4,877 students. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Personnel Announcement Feb 15, 2008
Ambassador LeBaron received his bachelor's degree from Portland State University. He received his master's degree and PhD from Princeton University. (White House News Releases)
Coast moves to the top tier with Office Depot contract Feb 15, 2008 MacWilliam Lifts Zags Over Portland State 4-3 Feb 9, 2008 Bjorklund Earns All-Academic Honor Feb 8, 2008 Bulldogs Open Second Half of WCC Play Feb 6, 2008 Kerstin Y. Alvarez (526) Feb 4, 2008 Bulldogs Fall To No. 55 Washington Feb 4, 2008 Bush asserts authority to bypass defense act Jan 30, 2008 Needless deaths Jan 16, 2008 Bulldogs Seek WCC Road Sweep At Pepperdine Jan 14, 2008 Baseball, charities lure retiring APS executive Jan 13, 2008 TriMet assets, ridership increase Dec 23, 2007 Suicide on the rise for middle-aged Americans Dec 15, 2007 Zags Travel to #1 Tennessee on Sunday Dec 14, 2007 Librarian to fill vacancy on Rainier School Board Dec 14, 2007 Tempe rink evacuated because of carbon monoxide Dec 9, 2007 Zags Play UC Riverside Sunday Dec 2, 2007 The new Lost Generation Dec 1, 2007 Women's Basketball Heads To Arizona State Classic Nov 29, 2007 Women's Basketball Falters On The Road Nov 27, 2007 Bowman Tabbed WCC Player of the Week Nov 27, 2007 Women's Basketball Takes Down Marquette Nov 24, 2007 Vet's biopic Nov 6, 2007 Vets’ suicides are not rare Nov 1, 2007 Younger, white veterans at higher risk of suicide Oct 31, 2007 Bengals Compete in ITA Mountain Regional Oct 25, 2007 Norm Johnson: Mr. Automatic Looks Back, Pt. 2 Oct 23, 2007 State soccer aid$ Pocatello Oct 19, 2007 Novelist presents book at Temecula library Oct 15, 2007 Napolsky Advances to Singles B Semifinals Oct 7, 2007 Zags Open GU/EWU Tournament On A Strong Note Oct 6, 2007 Oregon at center of terrorism exercise Oct 6, 2007 Men's Tennis Hosts GU/EWU Tournament Oct 4, 2007 Wind Plays Havoc With Final Round Oct 3, 2007 Dojcak Advances To Quarterfinals Of Portland Invitational Sep 29, 2007 GETTING AHEAD Sep 24, 2007 Women's Basketball Releases 2008 Schedule Sep 21, 2007 Two towns want to alter forecasts for growth rates Sep 7, 2007 Parking at UNM is a steal compared to other schools Sep 6, 2007 Sidelines: Preseason predictions Aug 28, 2007 Bush Wields Executive Powers to Salvage Agenda as Iraq Erodes Popularity Aug 27, 2007 Quagga varmints invade county Worrisome mussels found in San Vicente Reservoir Aug 22, 2007 Aggie Volleyball Looking To Climb Back To The Top Of The Western Athletic Conference In 2007 Aug 20, 2007 Shining Stars Aug 16, 2007 Workshop focuses on culture, language Jul 21, 2007 Northern Colorado Receives Notice Of Division I Status Jul 14, 2007 New Imaging Method Clarifies Nutrient Cycle Jul 11, 2007 How To Manage Floating Fluids In Space Jul 11, 2007 Piecing together the cyanobacteria puzzle Jul 11, 2007 Hayward's career had many bounces Jul 10, 2007 ·Athletics Director Jul 7, 2007 Advancing Research On Interplay Between Biology And Society Jul 5, 2007 Darla A. Farner Recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for Excellence in Contemporary Abstract Art Jul 4, 2007 Chinese lessons for IT's Bhadralok Jul 2, 2007 Northern Colorado and Collegiate Licensing Company Sign Agreement Jun 21, 2007 Patients' prescription for doctors: a dose of respect Jun 16, 2007 Suicide Study Mystery Jun 15, 2007 Shopping for Radioactive Material on eBay Jun 15, 2007 Beyond BoratUS artist gets even with Borat after being hoaxed in his film Jun 14, 2007 Suicide Risk Double Among White Male Veterans Jun 13, 2007 Male US Veterans More Likely to Commit Suicide Jun 13, 2007 US veterans 'high suicide risk' Jun 12, 2007 Elliott leaves Portland State to coach at San Diego Jun 9, 2007 ID thieves new tool: office copiers May 29, 2007 Fluge Global Adventures Begins Assault on Rose Cup, Las Vegas, Mt. Kilimanjaro, and Mt. Everest May 26, 2007 Softball Earns Five PCSC All-Conference Honors May 19, 2007
Eventually, the Artharees want to pass the business onto their son, Hasan, a basketball standout at Portland State University who now leads Coast's sales and security services. Pages: 1. (The Business Journal of Portland, OR)
The 2007 Slate 60: Donations Feb 11, 2008
5 million Portland State University, to endow a chair in Judaic studies. Thomas M. Siebel$100 million to the University of Illinois that will be used to expand science and engineering programs at the school. (Slate)
- , of the Gonzaga University women's tennis team, posted a big win at No. 5 singles to lift the Zag's over Portland State University 4-3 Friday while playing on the campus of the University of Portland in Portland, Ore. With the victory, the Zags even their spring record at 2-2, while the Vikings fall to 0-3. (Gozags.com)
Also joining Bjorklund on the first-team were Delaney Conway (Portland State University), Lindsey Plumier (UCLA), Elizabeth Doran (Santa Clara University) and Kelsey Kahle (Portland State University). Bjorklund currently holds a 3. (Gozags.com)
Claire Faucher, of Portland State University, is leading the nation in assists with 8. 7 per contest. (Gozags.com)
She graduated from Stevensville High School in 2005, attended Portland State University for two years from 2005 to 2007 and one semester at the University of Montana in 2007. Kerstin's passion was leading her to a culinary arts school in San Diego, Calif. (Missoulian, MT)
The Zags will return to action Feb. 8 when they travel to Portland State University. 2/3/08 - Nordstrom Tennis Center No. 55 Washington 7, Gonzaga 0 Doubles 1. (Gozags.com)
Phillip Cooper, a political science professor at Portland State University, noted that Bush's statement does not clearly spell out the basis for any of his challenges. Cooper, who has been a pioneer in studying signing statements, said the vague language itself is a problem. (Boston Globe)
Nevertheless, a study from Portland State University found that male veterans were twice as likely to die by suicide then their civilian counterparts, AP reported. What is Stearns' view. (Florida Times-Union)
That was the most since handing out 26 against Portland State University in the 2004-05 season opener. The single-game record for the Bulldogs is 32 against LMU on Jan. 19, 1980. (Gozags.com)
He took a job in Portland working for Boise Cascade Corp. and finished his graduate work at Portland State University. "I acted like I was working and I was really writing my papers," he said. (AZCentral -- Business)
Renovations to the downtown bus mall which includes the addition of light rail between Union Station and Portland State University. Construction of an Interstate 205 light rail line from Gateway Transit Center to Clackamas Town Center. (The Business Journal of Portland, OR)
The general public and government prevention programs tend to focus on suicide among teenagers, and many suicide researchers concentrate on the elderly, said Mark Kaplan, a suicide researcher at Portland State University. The middle-aged are often overlooked. (MSNBC -- Health)
Claire Faucher, of Portland State University, is leading the nation in assists with 9. 1 per contest and Wendy Ausedomore of Iowa is the leading three-point shooter at 58. (Gozags.com)
Serving on the board is "a good opportunity to help my community," said Dale-Moore, who earned a bachelor's degree at Portland State University and a master's degree from Clarion University of Pennsylvania. "I like my neighbors. I think I'll do a good job. I'm going to try my best.". (Longview Daily News, WA)
The incident took place some time after Arizona State University and Portland State University played a Division II hockey game. Players from both teams complained of dizziness and nausea, prompting officials to take a reading of the air. (AZCentral -- News)
Bowman closed out the week with a 23 point, seven rebound performance at Portland State University ... The Bulldogs had their four-game winning streak broken when it lost a heartbreaking 75-72 decision to Portland State University ... The transfer from Michigan State University drained four three-pointers in the Bulldogs loss at Portland State University and finished with 18 points. (Gozags.com)
Portland State University in Oregon, 400 miles north of where I live, has 800 vets enrolling this fall, and many other colleges across the country have a similarly huge inrush. These include a predictable complement of people with severe problems of post-traumatic stress disorder, which is likely to produce sociopathic behavior. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
BULLDOGS FALTER ON THE ROAD: Despite having four players score in double-figure points, including who had a game-high 23, the Gonzaga University women's basketball team dropped a 75-72 decision to Portland State University Sunday, Nov. 25 ... Bowman closed out the week with a 23 point, seven rebound performance at Portland State University ... The Bulldogs had their four-game winning streak broken when it lost a heartbreaking 75-72 decision to Portland State University. (Gozags.com)
- Despite having four players score in double-figure points, including who had a game-high 23, the Gonzaga University women's basketball team dropped a 75-72 decision to Portland State University Sunday afternoon. It was the Bulldogs first loss of the season. (Gozags.com)
Bowman closed out the week with a 23 point, seven rebound performance at Portland State University. The Bulldogs dropped a heartbreaking 75-72 decision to the Vikings. (Gozags.com)
Gonzaga hits the road for the first time this season as it plays at Portland State University on Sunday, Nov. 25 at 2 p.m.. . (Gozags.com)
Pimentel, played in Music Within by Ron Livingston (Office Space, Sex and the City), enrolled at Portland State University, where he met his best friend, Art Honneyman (played by Michael Sheen of The Queen), who has severe cerebral palsy. The pair bonded over their dissatisfaction with the social and physical limits that face disabled people and were moved to action. (USA Today -- News)
A separate study earlier this year by researchers at Portland State University found that veterans were twice as likely to commit suicide as male nonveterans. PTSD is nothing new. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
"This is an important study and adds a lot to what we know about this population, veterans who seek treatment at the VA system," said Mark Kaplan, a professor of community health at Portland State University. (Agencies). (Xinhuanet, China)
Freshman, beat Jeff Cero of Portland State University in the first round of the tournament 6-7, 6-1, 6-2. In the second round of the tournament Sascha Kiehne of Weber State who was ranked 25th in the tournament defeated Barrenetxea 6-4, 6-3. (Isubengals.com)
He's also still a coach - at Portland State University. When Glanville called Norm Johnson in the face of disappointing performances by rookie kicker Brad Daluiso, Johnson admitted to being a bit spooked by the man's reputation. (SeahawksInsider.com)
Varsity Contractors is hosting a 50-year anniversary this weekend, and Portland State University will be in town for a football game against Idaho State University. Due to the events, many hotels are booked, but they are happy to oblige. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Abu-Jaber, a writer in residence and associate professor of English at Portland State University in Oregon, has won numerous literary honors, including the PEN Center USA award for fiction, according to a news release from the Riverside County Library. Previous novels by Abu-Jaber include "The Language of Baklava," "Crescent" and "Arabian Jazz.". (North County Times)
Competing in the three-day event are Gonzaga, Eastern Washington, the University of Montana, the University of Idaho, Portland State University, Whitworth College, Lewis-Clark State College and Spokane Community College. Napolsky advanced to the semifinals with victories in the round of 16 and quarterfinals. (Gozags.com)
Competing in the three-day event are Gonzaga, Eastern Washington, the University of Montana, the University of Idaho, Portland State University, Whitworth College, Lewis-Clark State College and Spokane Community College. In the singles flight A bracket, , and all posted victories to advance to the round of 16. (Gozags.com)
One of the other difficult questions in disaster planning is how the public will react to a real emergency, and that involves mostly guesswork the drill is not designed to answer, said Gary Pearlstein, a Portland State University expert on terrorism. One of the things we re lacking is, nobody is really educating the public on how to do the things they need to do, Pearlstein said, noting the British government has been making sure that businesses and shops have first-aid kits available. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Participating in the three-day event will be Gonzaga, Eastern Washington, the University of Montana, the University of Idaho, Portland State University, Whitworth College, Lewis-Clark State College and Spokane Community College. The Bulldogs' , , , , and will play in the singles A bracket, while , , and will represent the Zags in the singles B draw. (Gozags.com)
Kayla Morinaga of Portland State University took medalist honors with a 2-under par 214. Colorado's Dominique Pytlewski, the 36-hole leader Monday, followed two strokes back with her even-par score and there were five players tied for third with a final total of 219. (Gozags.com)
of the Gonzaga University men's tennis team, advanced to the quarterfinal round of the singles flight A at the Portland Invitational hosted by Portland State University and the University of Portland at Portland, Ore. Gonzaga, Portland, Portland State, Eastern Washington University, Linfield College, Whitworth College and the University of Idaho are competing at the three-day event. (Gozags.com)
Gianchetta completed undergraduate studies in social work at the University of Montana and earned a master's degree in social services administration and management from Portland State University. She has worked for a variety of elder care facilities and organizations. (Missoulian, MT)
Other games during the long road-swing are Portland State University (Nov. 25, 7 p.m.), UC Davis (Dec. (Gozags.com)
Tangent s population last year, according to the Population Research Center at Portland State University, was 870. That s down from 955 in 2005. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
For example, Portland State University is also an urban campus in a medium-sized city. At that university, it costs $267 a term to park. (The Daily Lobo, NM)
No, it won t be Montana State University that puts the kibosh on the Grizzlies, it ll be Jerry Glanville and his Portland State University Vikings that do the dirty deed. It s a perfect role for Glanville, as the Man in Black plays spoiler so well. (Helena Independent Record)
This administration has made it a point wherever it could to assert the broadest range of presidential authority,'' says Phillip Cooper, a professor of public administration at Portland State University in Oregon, who wrote ``By Order of the President: The Use and Abuse of Presidential Direct Action. . (Bloomberg -- US)
Gary Eaton, director of operations for the San Diego County Water Authority, said biologists at Portland State University confirmed that the "veligers" -- the microscopic larvae found at San Vicente -- were quagga mussels. Eaton said the Water Authority was working with the California Department of Fish and Game and the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California to create a group that could develop a plan to control the mussels. (North County Times)
Hymas earned junior college All-America honors as a sophomore at Salt Lake Community College, Morrill earned first-team all-state honors as a senior at Union High School in Roosevelt, Utah, and Osterloh earned all-state and all-region honors three straight years at Skyline High School in Sandy, Utah before spending two years at Portland State University. Other newcomers who could see immediate playing time include (Sandy, Utah), (Englewood, Colo. (Utahstateaggies.com)
The 10 students to receive the funds include Matthew Ebia, who will attend the University of the Pacific; Christine Koizumi, Kimi Prentice and Chrisna Woo, University of Hawaii; Stacy Koyama, Soka University of America; Ashley Miyano, University of Nevada-Las Vegas; Gilani Moiseff, Carnegie Mellon University; Rachel Moy, New York University; Lance Sakamoto, University of Southern California; Kelsie Uehara, Portland State University. Sarah Kujubu of Kaneohe, a junior at Iolani School, received a... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
James Borovilos listen to Kimberly Brown, of Portland State University, and Michael Agar, of the University of Maryland, discuss cultural understanding and language proficiency in a small group session of the CULP Workshop July 13 at the Frontier Conference Center. Lamp photo by Prudence Siebert. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
The Big Sky comprises Northern Colorado, Eastern Washington University, Idaho State University, the University of Montana, Montana State University, Northern Arizona University, Portland State University, Sacramento State University and Weber State University. The Bears compete in the Big Sky in men's & women's basketball, men's & women's cross country, football, women's golf, men's & women's tennis, men's & women's indoor & outdoor track & field, women's soccer and women's volleyball. (Uncbears.com)
Scientists at the University of Southern California have applied a nanoscale imaging method to a biological system, helping to clear up an old puzzle of the global carbon and nitrogen cycle. USC professor Kenneth Nealson in his lab. (Science Daily)
A team of researchers from Portland State University, Purdue University, NASA's Glenn Research Center and Zin Technologies developed the Capillary Flow Experiments to help solve this problem ... They watched the rest on live video from their offices at Portland State University and Purdue University. (Science Daily)
Using NanoSIMS (high- resolution secondary ion mass spectrometer), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, USC and Portland State University scientists showed that they could image and track nutrient uptake in blue green algae at the nanoscale. The new method should help to clear up the age-old puzzle of how different species of blue green algae can fix or take up atmospheric nitrogen and carbon in a single cell organism. (EurekAlert!)
But he finally found a home at Portland State University, and a final position at outside linebacker. Now he hopes to make Tampa Bay and outside linebacker his home for years to come. (BucsInsiders.com)
Burman served as Director of Athletics at Portland State University from September 2000 through March 2006. During that time, the graduation rate of PSU student-athletes increased from 36 percent to 44 percent, 11 percent higher than the general university rate. (Wyomingathletics.com)
Another project, led by Keith James at Portland State University, is looking at ways to contribute to the sustainability and well-being of Native American communities. These communities are experiencing profound changes as a result of climate change, population increases, natural resource demands and other pressures. (Science Daily)
She took the plunge after attending a workshop in experimental color at Portland State University in 1999. Less than a year later, Farner held her first exhibition at the Governor's office in Salem and has since sold numerous pieces of art and received many awards of recognition for outstanding achievement. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
A graduate in computer engineering from Portland State University, Ghosh s stint with the personal computer maker had helped him pick the nuances of a thriving hardware component market in India. But to convince the ingenious customer with a new brand wasn t easy. (India Times)
The University of Northern Colorado joins Idaho State University, the University of Montana, Montana State University, Northern Arizona University, Portland State University, Sacramento State University and Weber State to become the eighth Big Sky Conference institution represented by CLC.. About The Collegiate Licensing Company: The Collegiate Licensing Company is the oldest and largest collegiate licensing agency in the nation. (Uncbears.com)
Mark Kaplan of the school of community health of Portland State University in Portland, Ore. and lead author of the study said that physicians treating veterans should be alert for signs of suicidal intent. (Globe and Mail)
Male veterans are twice as likely as their civilian counterparts to die by suicide, Portland State University professor Mark Kaplan told the Atlanta Journal Constitution. We don t know why. (Fox News)
PAGE: 1Paul Collins teaches nonfiction at Portland State University. His latest book is. (Slate)
" As well as the Rutgers exhibition, which also features six other feminist artists, Ms Stein's knights have been chosen as the central sculpture commission for the $4m (2m) Walk of the Heroines at Portland State University in Oregon. "If Borat started a dialogue on feminism with his movie, I'm now continuing it and taking it a step further," Ms Stein says. "I'm asking that some of those men who e-mailed me to realise that I wasn't in on the joke and that women are in a very vulnerable... (BBC News -- Entertainment)
D., of Portland State University, and colleagues in the July issue of the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. Of note, they said, overweight veterans had a lower suicide rate-30%- than normal-weight veterans (52%), but the difference was not statistically significant. (MedPage Today)
"Male veterans are twice as likely as their civilian counterparts to die by suicide," said study author Mark Kaplan, a professor of community health at Portland State University. "We don't understand why. But this finding may foreshadow what is going to come with the current cohort of military personnel who have served in Afghanistan and Iraq.". (Forbes)
Lead researcher Mark Kaplan, of Portland State University in Oregon, said doctors should "scrutinise veterans for signs of suicidal behaviour or thoughts and, if needed, they should intervene to make sure these patients do not have access to firearms". He said in general "there is inadequate mental health screening, and many of the doctors outside the VA (Veterans Affairs) system are not trained to deal with these sorts of problems and don't have the time to treat them". (BBC News)
-- Charity Elliott has resigned as head women's basketball coach at Portland State University to take the same post at the University of California-San Diego. The California school announced the hiring on Friday. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
We still think of copiers as fancy ditto machines, said Craig Schiller, the head of computer security at Portland State University, But it s gotten a lot more advanced, and with that advance we have to reassess the threats associated with them. KGW graphic. (FOX 11, AZ)
" Fluge appears Saturday on a local radio program, "The Fuel Show" on AM970 Solid State Radio, May 26 between 9:30 and 9:45 a.m., to discuss his global adventures and plans for the year. About Nick Fluge Fluge holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science from Portland State University. In 1999 he completed Management Programs at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, and followed in 2000 with continued studies at Harvard University in Internet Technology. In... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
earned honorable mention honors as well as co-freshman of the year with Melissa Dykema of Loyola Marymount University and Brandi Scoggins of Portland State University. Ellenbeck finished with a. (Usdtoreros.com)
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