Armenian student to attend Fresno City College Jul 5, 2008
Under the law, federal and state college grants and loans require students to be either U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents, said Rina Campbell, director of undergraduate admissions at Fresno Pacific University, a private institution. "They don't qualify even if they are in the process of trying to obtain citizenship or permanent residency," Campbell said. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Will fireworks fizzle? Jul 2, 2008
Jamie Ramirez and Susan Negrete wait for customers Tuesday in their fireworks booth supporting the Fresno Pacific University men's and women's soccer programs near Butler and Cedar avenues in Fresno ... Sales, however, are down at Ramirez's booth, where profits benefit the soccer teams at Fresno Pacific University ... CRAIG KOHLRUSS / THE FRESNO BEE Jaime Ramirez, in a fireworks booth supporting the Fresno Pacific University men's and women's soccer programs, says sales should pick up as the... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
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)
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)
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)
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 'spunky' class graduates May 31, 2008
Fresno Pacific University Scholarships s 57,556 over four years ... Fresno Pacific University Athletic Scholarship 10,000 over four years. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
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)
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)
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)
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)
It's the competition May 13, 2008
D.Emeritus faculty Fresno Pacific University. Share this story. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
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)
Stories of their hometown reunite women May 6, 2008
She then went on to receive a BA and Masters Degree in Administrative Leadership from Fresno Pacific University in Fresno, California. She is married to Dr. Dale Derby, who practiced medicine in Farmington, and now lives in Owasso, Oklahoma. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Engagement: Geweke/Green May 2, 2008
A graduate of Yuba City High School, she earned a bachelor s degree in child development from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo in 2005, and a multiple-subject teaching credential from Fresno Pacific University in 2006. She is a kindergarten teacher at Mattie Washburn Elementary School in the Windsor School District. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Continue reading May 2, 2008
- Araceli Serapio: education at Fresno Pacific University. POST A COMMENT. (Selma Enterprise, CA)
Hanford native wins national award, will be congratulated by President Bush Apr 23, 2008
Marziali attended University of California at Los Angeles, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and Fresno Pacific University, where she earned her Master's in Educational Administration. While in college, Marziali did a summer abroad in Italy, where she met her husband, Stefano. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Triple-shooting arrest involving Pacman made Apr 20, 2008
The panel also heard from Lenny Rodriguez and Grady Stretz, the former assistants who are accused of improperly helping one New Mexico player and four recruits obtain fraudulent academic credits through correspondence courses at Fresno Pacific University. NFL. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
New Mexico pleads its case to NCAA committee Apr 19, 2008
The panel also heard from Lenny Rodriguez and Grady Stretz, the former assistants who are accused of improperly helping one New Mexico player and four recruits obtain fraudulent academic credits through correspondence courses at Fresno Pacific University. Members of the infractions committee advised the parties not to publicly discuss details of the meeting, but New Mexico athletic director Paul Krebs characterized it as productive. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Ex-New Mexico assistants implicated in fraud case Apr 18, 2008
Rodriguez and Stretz are accused of helping four prospective student-athletes and one student-athlete already enrolled at New Mexico improperly obtain credits through correspondence courses at Fresno Pacific University. Rodriguez, who coached at New Mexico from 1998-2006, is now an assistant at Mount San Antonio College in suburban Los Angeles. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Love's labors lost for Howland, Bruins Apr 18, 2008
Rodriguez and Stretz are accused of helping four prospective student-athletes and one student-athlete at New Mexico improperly obtain credits through correspondence courses at Fresno Pacific University. The West Virginia University Foundation wants former coach Rich Rodriguez to pay $30,000 for dragging the organization into a lawsuit over his $4 million buyout clause. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Scholarship dinner planed for Mexican-American students Apr 18, 2008
"If I wouldn't have gotten this scholarship, I probably wouldn't have come to this college," said Anthony Puente, who's now a freshman at Fresno Pacific University. Puente graduated from Selma High in 2007 and said he hasn't yet declared a major. (Selma Enterprise, CA)
NCAA dismisses one charge against New Mexico Apr 15, 2008
The coaches are accused of helping four prospective student-athletes and one student-athlete already enrolled at New Mexico improperly obtain credits through correspondence courses at Fresno Pacific University. Those coaches haven't been identified but neither remains at New Mexico. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Gamboa relishes his role as 'cut man' Apr 13, 2008
However, a Fresno Pacific University satellite campus was approved last year for 3 acres of the site. Grading should start this week, said Mangano vice president Stephen Peck. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Event focuses on the role of emergent churches Apr 12, 2008
The forum will begin at 8:45 a.m. Thursday at the Special Events Center at Fresno Pacific University, 1717 S. Chestnut Ave."We sent out save-the-date notices -- and people responded, 'Are you really bringing Donald Miller to campus?' " said Diana Bates Mock, school spokeswoman. "He's very dynamic."The annual forum is aimed at pastors, ministry teams, youth directors and lay leaders. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Once the king Apr 7, 2008
Fresno has more educational resources than Riverside, with California State University,Fresno; Fresno Pacific University; and Fresno City College. These schools and the city of Fresno could do great things together to bring education, the arts and local businesses to downtown. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Arrest of Dyer nephew part of local battle against drugs Apr 3, 2008
Mayor Alan Autry easily could've been talking about Damon Dyer in February when he addressed participants at his Drug Free Fresno Summit at Fresno Pacific University. Autry cited the increasing number of people addicted to OxyContin, a prescription painkiller. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Pass the zwieback Apr 2, 2008
By Joan Obra / The Fresno Bee 04/01/08 16:45:01 More informationIf you goWhat: 41st annual West Coast Mennonite Sale on for World ReliefWhere: Fresno Pacific University, 1717 S. Chestnut Ave.When: 10 a.m. to about 7 p.m. Friday, 7 a.m. to about 7 p.m. SaturdayCost: Free admission; charges for food varyDetails: westcoastmcc sale ... Mainstreet also has made 2,200 pounds of German sausage for this weekend's main attraction: the 41st annual West Coast Mennonite Sale on for World Relief, a... (Fresno Bee)
COMMENTARY: Having fun while learning history Mar 30, 2008
Participants compete at different levels: the district competition; the county competition (which took place March 15 at Fresno Pacific University); the state competition (May 8-11 in Sacramento); and the national competition (June 15-19 at the University of Maryland). There are two divisions: the Junior Division, which consists of grades 6-8, and the Senior Division, which includes grades 9-12. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Tincher takes over at West Hills Mar 29, 2008
He received a master's degree in history from Portland State and is now pursuing a master's in kinesiology at Fresno Pacific University. Gritton's distinguished 12-year stint a West Hills coach ended when he resigned to take the school's athletic director post in February. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Women's Water Polo's Stamler Named CWPA Southern Division Player of the Week Mar 18, 2008
Stamler began the tournament with five goals, including the game-winner with 10 seconds left in the second sudden-death period, to lead GW past Fresno Pacific University, 11-10. She had one goal in a 6-5 loss to Whittier College before tallying three more in an 8-7 win over Occidental College and four in an 18-6 triumph versus Macalester College. (Gwsports.com)
DUANE RUTH-HEFFELBOWER: Peacemaker struggles in his own life Mar 9, 2008
Duane Ruth-Heffelbower, M. Div, J.D., directs the graduate academic programs in peacemaking and conflict studies at Fresno Pacific University. Share this story. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Cathedral's boys match Dons girls Mar 8, 2008
In Division I, Poway upset third-seeded Fresno Roosevelt 3-1 at Fresno Pacific University, advancing to tomorrow's 1 p.m. championship game against Santa Monica at Warren High. Junior center midfielder Spencer Skeen opened the scoring for Poway (22-2-4) in the 20th minute. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Underdog Avenal ready to go Mar 6, 2008
The Roosevelt boys (D-I) play Poway at 5 p.m. at Fresno Pacific University and Central Valley Christian girls (D-III) travel to The Bishop's School-La Jolla. It's the first time CIF has staged a regional championship in soccer. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Around the Valley Mar 2, 2008
Victimology symposiumThe American Society of Victimology will hold a symposium Wednesday to Friday at Fresno Pacific University, 1717 S. Chestnut Ave., Fresno. The event is open to the public and professionals in criminal justice. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Why I'm giving up bottled water for Lent Feb 24, 2008
D., teaches history and classics at Fresno Pacific University. Share this story. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Fresno Pacific baseball sweeps debut Feb 10, 2008
More than 400 fans helped break in the Fresno Pacific University Field on Saturday afternoon. Share this story: | | Fresno Pacific baseball sweeps debut Sunbirds christen field by downing Cal Baptist. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
New Mexico hires Reffett as defensive coordinator Feb 8, 2008
Three unidentified assistants are accused of helping four recruits and one student athlete already enrolled at New Mexico improperly obtain course credits through Fresno Pacific University. Two of the accused coaches were no longer with the program when the investigation was disclosed last fall. (ESPN -- College Football News)
How early is too early to begin school? Feb 2, 2008
Scott Key is a professor in the Fresno Pacific University School of Education. Before coming to FPU, he was at the University of Illinois and a member of the Small Schools Workshop in Chicago. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Justice forum to be held Jan. 29 at COS Jan 19, 2008
Guest speakers will be Craig Gilmore, cofounder of the California Prison Moratorium Project, and Jill Schellenberg, Fresno Pacific University director of criminology. Gilmore will talk about prison expansion under Assembly Bill 900, and Schellenberg will discuss "Restorative Justice: Healing the Community."Photographs will be on display depicting the broken prison system. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
College dean will share stories about King Jan 19, 2008
The former Fresno Pacific University instructor is the daughter of Edna Lockert. Lockert was among the first black women to become a licensed clinical psychologist at what was formerly Peabody College, now part of Vanderbilt University. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Hanford to pay tribute to King Jan 17, 2008
She was named the dean of Instruction of Fine, Performing nication Arts at Fresno City College last fall after stints at Fresno Pacific University and Reedley Community College. A renowned guest speaker at colleges, churches and conferences around the country, Blackwood has spoken in the areas of faith, diversity, literature as well as communication and writing. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
UNM to punish itself for NCAA violations Jan 15, 2008
The NCAA charged that in 2004 and 2005, UNM had two assistant coaches help four recruits and a then Lobo obtain fraudulent course credit through Fresno Pacific University. Two of the five athletes played for the Lobos, and none are on the current roster. (The Daily Lobo, NM)
New Mexico starts self-imposed football penalties Jan 6, 2008
The assistant coaches were accused of helping four prospective student athletes and one student athlete already enrolled at New Mexico improperly obtain academic credits through correspondence courses at Fresno Pacific University and instructor Fern Zahlen, who was an independent contractor with the school. The case dates from the spring of 2004 and fall of 2005. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Next generation of friends and foes Jan 6, 2008
Meredith Pulliam coached at Clovis East and is now women's basketball coach at Fresno Pacific University. Dara Wright was a high school rival when she played at Hoover and now, as Dara Johnson, is in her 11th season as head women's coach at her alma mater. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Fresno State keeps dorms open over the break Jan 2, 2008
At Fresno Pacific University, where about half of 950 undergraduates live in campus housing, dorms also are closed. "Most of our students -- even though we're a residential campus -- go home," said Diana Bates Mock, executive director of university communications. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Turkey, Armenia, genocide -- Freud Dec 29, 2007
Jay Pope is a psychology professor at Fresno Pacific University. He is also a therapist at Link Care Center in Fresno. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Demonstrators want peace on Earth -- including in Iraq Dec 26, 2007
Since then, Peace Fresno has continued to grow, with about 300 dues-paying members and 900 "friends" on the group's mailing lists, said Key, an education professor at Fresno Pacific University. That doesn't mean unified support for the Christmas protest. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Blue Jays finish 0-2 in Hawaii Dec 24, 2007
HONOLULU, Hawaii The Westminster College Blue Jays finished 0-2 at the Hoop-n-Surf Invitational after Thursday's 66-46 loss to Fresno Pacific University. It was the first-ever meeting between the two schools. (Fulton Sun, MO)
It pains Sunbirds guard to tell his tale Dec 9, 2007
He is, among other things, a sophomore at Fresno Pacific University and a 5-foot-11 guard on the school's basketball team. The story ends last night in downtown Los Angeles at the Galen Center, where little Fresno Pacific beat USC in an exhibition game, 65-44, a jolting win even if the Trojans didn't play their starters. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
The Dropout Cop-out: Community, businesses can help students succeed Dec 9, 2007
Fresno Pacific University encourages faculty and students to participate in reading programs for neighborhood students ... Larry Wilder, Ed.D., directs the administrative services program in the Fresno Pacific University School of Education ... Tim Neufeld, M.Div., is a professor of contemporary Christian ministries at Fresno Pacific University. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Christian Perez scores tying and winning goals Dec 5, 2007
But for quite a while Saturday it didn't look like Taft would be making the trip again to Fresno Pacific University, site of the state finals. Hartnell midfielder Jaime Castro took advantage of a defensive lapse to drive in a goal from the right side just 16 minutes into the game. (Taft Daily Midway Driller, CA)
NCAA grants New Mexico extension in fraud case Dec 4, 2007
The assistant coaches are accused of helping four prospective student athletes and one student athlete already enrolled at New Mexico to improperly obtain credits through correspondence courses at Fresno Pacific University. Only two of the five played for the Lobos. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Mr. White's neighborhood Dec 2, 2007
"We all want to live an intentional life that demonstrates the love of Christ," says Joanie Martin, an instructor at Fresno Pacific University who moved into the neighborhood in 1991 with her husband, pediatrician Marty Martin. "We want our children to have a world view that is bigger than just the way mom and dad see things."Finding beautiful resiliencyOthers among the informal circle include photographer Steve Skibbie and his wife, Shiela, who teaches at the Valley Arts ce Academy Elementary... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Rams remain perfect in women's hoops Dec 1, 2007
Women's volleyballThe Southern California top seed was upset in the opening round of the California Community College Athletic Association state tournament at Fresno Pacific University. San Joaquin Delta, the No. 4 qualifier from Northern California, defeated Canyons in five games, 30-24, 28-30, 10-30, 30-27, 15-11. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
'07 business park tries to fit '91 guidelines Nov 29, 2007
But, he added, small offices and other plans for the site "don't meet the intent of the BRP zoning."Already approved for the site, regardless of what happens to the rest of the business park, are plans for a new Visalia satellite campus for Fresno Pacific University. The private, Christian university will occupy a 53,000-square-foot, two-story building at Crowley Avenue and Neeley Street where it will offer classes for adults wanting to complete a bachelor's degree, teaching credential or a... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Veterans lead Fresno City to win Nov 24, 2007
The winner advances to the California Community Colleges Athletic Association state tournament Dec. 7-9 at Fresno Pacific University. Share this story. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Visalia slows business proposal Nov 21, 2007
The city already approved one small piece of the business park -- a new 53,000-square-foot satellite campus for Fresno Pacific University at the corner of Neeley Street and Crowley Avenue. But the proposed uses surrounding the university worry a majority of the council. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Wife's killer ruled insane Nov 15, 2007
Police officers discovered Larsen-Pusey, 67, a retired Fresno Pacific University professor, dead on the floor in the southeast Fresno home where she lived with Clinton Pusey. Pusey's son has said his father doesn't remember beating Larsen-Pusey to death. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Fresno Co. United Way loses president Nov 14, 2007
Kriegbaum previously had served as president of Fresno Pacific University, and as an administrator with One by One Leadership, a faith-based organization in Fresno. He is the author of Leadership Prayers, a book about how to lead in demanding situations. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
TC men's soccer team playoff-bound Nov 14, 2007
The state championships will be played Dec. 7 and 9 at Fresno Pacific University. Sophomore forward Carlos Aguilar scored the Cougars' first goal on a penalty kick while Cristian Perez, a sophomore midfielder who played at East Bakersfield High, scored the clincher on a pass from Luis Astorga. (Taft Daily Midway Driller, CA)
Lady Cougars host final home volleyball match Nov 14, 2007
2 at Fresno Pacific University. Comments. (Taft Daily Midway Driller, CA)
