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    Don Farley-Tritano  Jan 6, 2009
    She graduated from Willamette University and moved to Jennings Lodge in 1957. She was a teacher for the Oregon City School District. (OregonLive, OR -- News)

    Jerry Long Passes Away  Dec 20, 2008
    After five years as a high school coach, he spent six years as an assistant at Willamette University in Salem, OR. In 1961, he was hired as an assistant at Oregon State under Tommy Prothro. In 1964, the Beavers won the AAWU to earn a berth in the Rose Bowl. (Uclabruins.com)

    Coffman 60th  Dec 14, 2008
    Claude and Marjorie both attended North Bend High School, Willamette University and Oregon State. Both received teaching certificates and returned from college to teach in North Bend schools. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)

    Nation's top two girls teams in Classic  Dec 12, 2008
    Bruce Henderson, the Willamette University women's basketball coach who collapsed and died at age 47 during practice on Monday, was a familiar figure among the Hawai'i girls basketball community. Henderson, who grew up in Papakolea, regularly recruited Hawai'i players and had two of them freshmen Tiana Abbley of Kamehameha and Dayna Jandoc of 'Iolani on this year's roster. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Sabre accuses ref of using profanity  Dec 10, 2008
    Willamette University women's basketball coach Bruce Henderson, 47, collapsed at Monday's practice and later died from an apparent heart attack. Ibrahim Dossey, a former Ghana goalkeeper who played in Romania for eight years, died yesterday of a heart attack in a Bucharest hospital following injuries sustained in a car accident. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)

    Chuck Martin Named A Finalist For The DII Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award  Dec 10, 2008
    The Division III finalists are, in alphabetical order: Greg Debeljak, Case Western Reserve University; John Gagliardi, St. John's University; Larry Kehres, Mount Union College; Dan MacNeill; SUNY Cortland; and Mark Speckman, Willamette University. "These finalists represent what is great about college football," said Greg Gordon, Liberty Mutual senior vice president of Consumer Marketing. (Gvsulakers.com)

    Death forces cancellation of OIT's women basketball tournament  Dec 10, 2008
    The death of Willamette University head women s basketball coach Bruce Henderson Monday has led to the cancellation of this weekend s Oregon Tech Classic. Willamette, which had been scheduled to play Corban Tuesday, was scheduled to play Southern Oregon Friday and the host Oregon Tech women s team Saturday in the tournament cut short by a previous cancellation. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)

    Willamette women's coach is dead at 47  Dec 10, 2008
    Bruce Henderson, the women's basketball coach at Willamette University who had strong ties around the state, died Monday night at 47. Henderson, who was in his fourth season as the Bearcats' head coach, collapsed during the team's practice Monday after an apparent heart attack. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)

    Division III women's coach dies after collapsing  Dec 10, 2008
    (AP) -- Willamette University women's basketball coach Bruce Henderson collapsed at Monday's practice and later died from the apparent heart attack. The 47-year-old head coach was in his fourth season at the Division III school in Salem. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)

    School funding analogy was flawed  Dec 3, 2008
    Your flawed use of analogy is disappointing given the excellent reputations of the University of Idaho and Willamette University. To compare a free market, capitalistic enterprise to public schools is imperceptive. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    Fredrick A. Roberts  Nov 30, 2008
    Fred went to Willamette University for two years before transferring to Oregon State University to study chemical engineering. He put himself through college by working at the Oregon School for the Blind in Salem and the Bureau of Mines in Albany. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)

    Donald Frederick Bottcher  Nov 28, 2008
    She graduated from Tennessee College for Women and received a master's degree from Willamette University. She was a saleswoman for Prudential Real Estate for more than 20 years. (OregonLive, OR -- News)

    NCAA playoffs Willamette 48, Occidental 33 Bearcats advance with  Nov 23, 2008
    The Willamette University senior scored three touchdowns -- all more than 50 yards -- and led the Bearcats' explosive offense to a 48-33 win over the Tigers in a NCAA Division III first-round playoff matchup at McCulloch Stadium. Willamette (11-0) will face defending Division III champion Wisconsin-Whitewater (10-1) next week in a game likely to be played in Salem, though a site was not revealed Saturday. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)

    NEWS IN BRIEF  Nov 22, 2008
    He succeeds the late Bryan Johnston of Salem, a former Oregon legislator, state administrator and Willamette University faculty member. Johnston died in June, shortly before he was to begin work as Douglas Astolfi's replacement. (OregonLive, OR -- News)

    Lewis & Clark prof among tops in nation  Nov 21, 2008
    Oregon's professor of the year is Richard Ellis, a politics professor at Willamette University. Suzanne Pardington: 503-412-7054; spardington@news. (OregonLive, OR -- News)

    Panthers and Bulldogs on road in playoffs  Nov 19, 2008
    Gold Beach and Regis met in the second round last year, with the Panthers winning at Willamette University. The winner of Saturday s game meets the winner of the other Class 3A semifinal between Grant Union and Cascade Christian. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)

    Willamette finishes season unbeaten  Nov 17, 2008
    Grant Leslie completed 9 of 11 passes for 162 yards in the first half, including a key touchdown pass to Scott Schoettgen to lead Willamette University to a 28-3 victory over Menlo College on Saturday to finish the regular season unbeaten. Willamette led 21-3 at halftime. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Salem man gets 25 years for killing Willamette U cook  Nov 16, 2008
    -- A 24-year-old Salem man has been sentenced to at least 25 years in prison for the shooting death of a Willamette University cook in 2007. Robert Taylor Hendricks had pleaded guilty and was sentenced Friday. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)

    Ketchum, Hallinan  Nov 9, 2008
    He also has a law degree from Willamette University. Michael is a senior attorney with Bullivant Houser Bailey PC.. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)

    A home in Harrisburg (15)  Nov 9, 2008
    She died in 1922, and the property went to Willamette University in accordance with the Upmeyers will, Cleeton said. The property then went through several owners before it was foreclosed on by U.S. Bank National Association, which currently owns it. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)

    Open letter: The way forward  Nov 8, 2008
    Partial list of supporters: Irma Adelman, Professor of Economics, Graduate School, University of California at Berkeley, USA; Philip Arestis, Director of Research, University of Cambridge, UK; Angel Asensio, University Paris 13, France, member of ADEK and Post Keynesian Economics Study Group; H Sonmez Atesoglu, Professor of Economics, School of Business, Clarkson University, Potsdam, USA; Rainer Bartel, Associate Professor of Economics, Johannes Kepler University, Linz, Austria; Janine Berg,... (Asia Times Online)

    Post Maslanik engagement  Nov 8, 2008
    She is a 2005 graduate of Philomath High School and attends Willamette University. Samantha plans to graduate from Willamette University in May 2009, majoring in rhetoric and media studies ... He is a 2005 graduate of Fairview High School and attends Willamette University. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)

    UH hopes reunion bodes well  Nov 2, 2008
    The scheme, which was borrowed from Willamette University, calls for an in-motion slotback to run laterally and then take the handoff. Mouton ran the play once, with little success. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Ellensburg's Karen Hull's life full of travel, service, a love to aid people in need  Oct 29, 2008
    As a student at Willamette University, she traveled extensively throughout Asia and Europe as well as to Oaxoca, Mexico. It was her love of working with people from other nations that inspired Hull to seek her master s degree from Central Washington University in English as a second language. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)

    At Asian food market, a sign of lost confidence  Oct 27, 2008
    "I was like, 'What is going on?' " said Peter Park, a 28-year-old Willamette University law student who moved to Seattle from South Korea when he was 15. "This is the last country that I thought would run out of food.". (Boston Globe)

    No. 16 Willamette 52, No. 23 Linfield 28 Win has Bearcats in driver's seat  Oct 26, 2008
    But Piros, now a junior safety starting for 16th-ranked Willamette University, decided he wanted to join the other 'Cats -- the Bearcats -- and headed for Salem instead. He says he has never regretted his decision. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)

    ENGAGEMENTS (17)  Oct 26, 2008
    graduated from Redwood High School in 1991 and from Willamette University in 1995. They both work for National Public Radio in Washington, D.C.. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)

    #3 UMHB Defeats Mississippi College  Oct 19, 2008
    Mays ran for 145 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries and became the first individual to run for over 100 yards against the Cru since Willamette University put a pair of players over the century mark in the 2005 season opener. Reyer was just 10-24 passing for 125 yards and a touchdown. (KWTX.com, TX)

    Ore. Sen. Smith touts record as bipartisan leader  Oct 14, 2008
    Smith has been a fairly popular senator, said political scientist Melissa Buis Michaux of Willamette University. I don t get the sense there s a lot of animosity against him personally. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)

    Meet Senior Cross Country Runner Veronica Vazquez  Oct 10, 2008
    Last weekend finished sixth at the Charles Bowles Invitational at Willamette University in Salem, Ore. and the women won the title. (Santaclarabroncos.com)

    Too Much Maintenance Will Put You Out of Business  Oct 8, 2008
    Mr. Hockley holds an MBA Willamette University and a B.S. in Political Science from Claremont McKenna College. He is a Certified Property Manager and Bluestone & Hockley Real Estate Services is an Accredited Management Organization (AMO) by the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM). (RealtyTimes)

    Bronco Women Win Charles Bowles Invitational in...  Oct 5, 2008
    The Santa Clara Bronco women's cross country team, with two women finishing in the top 10, won the team title at the Charles Bowles Invitational at Willamette University in Salem, Ore. on Sat. (Santaclarabroncos.com)

    How the Senate's 60 Lawyers Voted on Bailout Bill  Oct 4, 2008
    D-Alaska: Willamette University, J.D., 1985. Murkowski worked as an Anchorage, Alaska, district court attorney in the late-'80s and then worked in private practice at Alaska firm until 1998, when she started her own firm. (Law.com)

    Cross Country Teams Running in California and Oregon this weekend  Oct 3, 2008
    The Santa Clara women's `A' team will compete at the Charles Bowles Invitational at Willamette University in Salem, Ore ... "We haven't been to Willamette in four years. It is known as a very fast, flat course. If you look at the top 10 times in 5K races in Santa Clara history, they all came from two places: the Bronco Invitational in Baylands Park or the course at Willamette University.". (Santaclarabroncos.com)

     A team without a home  Sep 24, 2008
    The Aug. 29 season-opener against Blanchet was to be a home game for Jefferson but was moved to Willamette University in Salem, where Blanchet plays all of its home games. This Friday s scheduled home game against Santiam Christian will instead be played at 7 p.m. Saturday at Sprague High School in Salem. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)

    Officer dies of noncombat-related injuries in Afghanistan  Sep 20, 2008
    His law degree from Willamette University School of Law in 1991 led to a posting with the government as a military attorney in Germany. When it was time to return home, the government asked him to stay as chief legal counsel, and Wiley agreed, Ruth Wiley said. (OregonLive, OR -- News)

    Greg Gourley  Sep 16, 2008
    Greg graduated from Lebanon High School and obtained a degree in political science from Willamette University. For years Greg worked helping immigrants become legalized citizens of America while at other times performed necessary humanitarian efforts in the remote jungles of Sierra Leone during their time of need. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)

    Presidential candidates Oregon visits iffy  Sep 16, 2008
    Without such personal visits the race seems remote and stale, said Melissa Buis Michaux, who chairs the politics department at Willamette University in Salem. It enables people to be exposed to the political process without having to seek it out, Michaux says. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)

    Together (9/15/08)  Sep 15, 2008
    when Andrew was attending Willamette University law school. After he graduated, he moved to Nevada and they lost contact. (Anchorage Daily News)

    National Society of Hispanic MBAs' Prestigious University Partnership Program Grows to 33 Universities  Sep 12, 2008
    "The National Society of Hispanic MBAs' unwavering pursuit of helping Hispanics continue their education to obtain Masters of Business Administration degrees is the basis of our University Partnership Program. Establishing strategic and significant relationships with top universities benefit not only our members, but also provides our university partners the benefit of recruiting top notch Hispanic MBA students for their business school," said Lourdes M. Hassler, CEO, NSHMBA. "As we celebrate... (PR Newswire)

    On display (43)  Sep 12, 2008
    Hallie Ford Museum of Art, 700 State St., Willamette University. Through Oct. 5: The Collector s Eye: Contemporary Art from the Leo Michelson Collection, includes works by Rick Bartow, Judy Cooke, Baba Wague Diakite, James Lavadour, D.E. May, Fay Jones, James Thompson and others. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)

    WWU's Schneider among nominees for 2008 NCAA Woman of the Year award  Sep 10, 2008
    Northwest Conference Sarah Zerzan Willamette University (Division III) Cross Country, and Outdoor Track and Field. Ohio Valley Conference Beth Boden Tennessee Technological University (Division I) Softball. (Wwuvikings.com)

    Governor, staff head to a basement  Sep 1, 2008
    Salem fire officials said Willamette University students reported the fire around 12:30 a.m. Saturday. About 30 firefighters fought the blaze, containing it in about 30 minutes. (OregonLive, OR -- News)

    Fire at state Capitol not likely arson  Sep 1, 2008
    The fire was reported by Willamette University students living across the street at about 12:30 a.m. Saturday, and was put out in about 20 minutes, said Capt. Calvin Curths of Oregon State Police. Five janitors working inside the building exited safely after being alerted by a fire alarm. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)

    Oregon State Capitol Damaged by Fire (8:26 pm)  Aug 31, 2008
    The fire, which started on the south side of the building, was reported by Willamette University students living across the st 000022CF reet at about 12:30 a.m. Saturday, and was put out in about 20 minutes, said Capt. Calvin Curths of Oregon State Police. Five janitors working inside the building exited safely after being alerted by a fire alarm. (WTVR.com, VA)

    New Report Card Shows Campuses Going Greener  Aug 29, 2008
    The school engaged in the greatest number of such activities is Willamette University in Salem, Oregon. Willamette is committed to energy efficiency and conservation, greener transportation, environmentally friendly landscaping practices, as well as to orienting personnel and faculty to the sustainability goals of the campus. (Science Daily)

    Prep football capsules  Aug 29, 2008
    Location: At Willamette University in Salem. Records: Jefferson 1-9, 0-6 PacWest; Blanchet 4-6, 2-3 Tri-River. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)

    Jefferson and Harrisburg welcome new coaches  Aug 28, 2008
    David Bailey will lead the Lions into their opening game with Blanchet at Willamette University on Friday, hoping to avenge last year s opening-week 27-0 loss. Bailey, Cottage Grove s defensive coordinator over the last three years, says that his team has what it takes to improve upon their 2007 record of 1-9. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)

    New look for Biggs  Aug 27, 2008
    Pena recalled hearing Willamette University coach Mark Speckman talk about the fly and how opposing defenses have a hard time trying to stop it. Pena then went to a clinic on the fly offense at Willamette in Salem, Ore. (Appeal Democrat, CA)

    Olympic dream ends for Nick Symmonds  Aug 22, 2008
    The Willamette University All American finished fifth in his semifinal heat of the 800 meters and did not qualify for the Olympic final. Symmonds' heat unfolded as a slow, tactical race, as runners saved themselves for the finishing kick. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports)

    Editorial: Roses n’ Raspberries (Aug. 22)  Aug 22, 2008
    Nick Symmonds, formerly of Willamette University, was the only one to make it past the 800-meter preliminaries Wednesday and into the Olympic semifinals. Olympic teammates Christian Smith and Andrew Wheating from the University of Oregon have to wait for another race. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)

    3 Oregon college presidents want drinking age lowered to 18  Aug 20, 2008
    Dr. Thomas J. Hochstettler of Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Dr. Phil Creighton from Pacific University in Forest Grove and Dr. M. Lee Pelton from Willamette University in Salem joined about 100 college presidents from across the country in pushing for the change. Others included the presidents of Duke, Dartmouth and Ohio State. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)

    Elsie E. Tripp (15)  Aug 13, 2008
    She attended Willamette University and completed her education at the University of Washington in Seattle. She worked at the University of California Medical School in San Francisco. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)

    The Monday Profile Russ Ratto Personal intensity fuels fight for justice  Aug 11, 2008
    It was his first job out of Willamette University Law School. CONTINUED 1. (OregonLive, OR -- News)

    Oregonians go for gold in Beijing  Aug 9, 2008
    The crowd was ecstatic as Nick Symmonds, who went to Willamette University and competes with the Oregon Track Club, came in first, followed by University of Oregon runner Andrew Wheating and the OTC's Christian Smith. Photo Gallery. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)

    Single currency vote at risk  Aug 5, 2008
    opportunity atkinson graduate school of management faculty positions due to the success of its mba programs willamette university s atkinson graduate school of. or. (Yahoo News -- Euro and the EMU)

    From track to fencing, Oregonians head to Beijing  Aug 3, 2008
    The crowd was ecstatic as Nick Symmonds, who went to Willamette University and competes with the Oregon Track Club, came in first, followed by University of Oregon runner Andrew Wheating and the OTC's Christian Smith. "I'm not going to be content winning the trials. When we go to Beijing, I want to make the finals and I want to make the U.S. proud," Symmonds said at the time. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports)

    NBA's Right to Honesty Nets Referee  Jul 30, 2008
    Willamette University College of Law professor Jeffrey Standen has criticized the government's use of the law in the Donaghy case on his blog, The Sports Law Professor. "The government's theory [is] that Donaghy tricked the NBA out of the loyal and honest services he owed. In other words, the government's fraud allegation basically says that anytime an employee acts disloyally or dishonestly toward his employer, or breaks some company rule, that employee is not just in trouble with his employer,... (Law.com)

    LIVING WITH WILDLIFE  Jul 27, 2008
    and a recent graduate of Willamette University; Maury Jernstedt of Woodburn; Wally and Ann Shaffer of Salem; Kate Conolly of North Albany; and the team's leaders, Jim Monroe and his wife, Sue Owen, Methodist ministers in Woodburn and Salem. I've never much cared about going to Africa and even while getting ready for this trip thought it would be nice to do, but just once. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)

    Knights Stalk(er) Wenatchee 6-2  Jul 26, 2008
    It was the second three-hit game in a row for the Willamette University standout ... I m seeing the ball well and just shortening up the swing, putting the bat on the ball and trying to get it done, Stalker, of Willamette University, said after going 3-for-4. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)

    Livingston teen a Primal Quest trekking star - Seth Schumacher  Jul 25, 2008
    He starts at Willamette University in Salem, Ore. in the fall. (Missoulian, MT)

    Helen Lydia Caywood  Jul 20, 2008
    She graduated from Jefferson High School in 1935 and from Willamette University in 1941. She worked as a histologist in the lab at Salem Hospital and. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)

    Waller qualifies for national track meet  Jul 16, 2008
    Makayla Waller of Lebanon competed in the Oregon Junior Olympic state championship track and field meet on June 21-22 at Willamette University in Salem. Makayla participated in the Bantam Girls division of the 400- and 800-meter runs, as well as the long jump. (Lebanon Express, OR)

    At our best (published July 14)  Jul 14, 2008
    Jamie Williams, daughter of Rod and Theresa Williams and a student at Corvallis High School; Courtney Towery, daughter of Wade and Carla Towery of Albany and a student at Santiam Christian High School; and Terri Bartlow, daughter of Jon and Shelly Bartlow and a student at Philomath High School, recently attended the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program at Willamette University on scholarships from the Benton County Foundation. The Girls State program teaches citizenship, workings of... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)

    WSU Names New Faculty Representative  Jul 13, 2008
    A cum laude graduate of Harvard Law School, Ackerman served as dean and professor of law at Willamette University College of Law from July 1996 to May 1999. While dean, the law school experienced a 60 percent increase in financial aid to law students, a revitalization of the alumni organization and annual giving, enhanced visibility of the Center for Dispute Resolution and Law and Government program, and an increase in the diversity of the faculty and student body. (Wsuathletics.com)

    Behind the lens  Jul 8, 2008
    Harper attends Willamette University in Salem, Ore. and is deciding between Spanish, chemistry or African studies as a major. (Helena Independent Record, MT)

    Peripatetic McCain takes campaign abroad  Jul 3, 2008
    "In McCain's case, it's clear his election hinges on what people are thinking about," said Richard Ellis, a Willamette University historian and author of a new book, "Presidential Travel.". "If people are thinking about international relations, then McCain benefits. If people are thinking about the domestic scene, and particularly the economy, Obama benefits.". (Boston Globe)

    Oregon sweep  Jul 3, 2008
    Nick Symmonds, formerly of Willamette University and now a runner with the Oregon Track Club won the race in a time of 1 minute, 44. 10 seconds. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)

    Oregon trio reflect on thrilling 800 sweep  Jul 3, 2008
    Symmonds began calling Oregon home six years ago when he became a student at Willamette University. While not known for turning out Olympic athletes, Symmonds says Willamette helped him hone his skills to achieve his dreams. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)

    Symmonds' dream comes true in the 800 meters  Jul 1, 2008
    Symmonds is an ex-NCAA Division III champion from Willamette University in Salem and runs for the Oregon Track Club in Eugene with Smith. Wheating is a University of Oregon sophomore and NCAA runner-up. (USA Today -- Sports)

    Willamette's Symmonds fastest in 800 at Olympic Trials  Jun 30, 2008
    Symmonds, 24, attended tiny Division III Willamette University but since college has been busy proving that college size doesn't matter. Symmonds placed second at the USA Nationals in the 800 meters in both 2006 and 2007. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports)

    Trials notebook: Yurkovich feels the pressure  Jun 29, 2008
    Former Willamette University runner Nick Symmonds and UO sophomore Andrew Wheating each ran well enough in Saturday s semifinals to qualify for Monday night s final. Symmonds came from behind to win the second heat in 1:45. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)

    Autodesk won't block Mentor's  Jun 26, 2008
    to head small-business agency President Bush on Wednesday nominated Santanu "Sandy" K. Baruah, a graduate of the University of Oregon and Willamette University, to lead the Small Business Administration ... Baruah received his bachelor's degree at the University of Oregon and his master's degree from Willamette University. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)

    Scherer excited for the Olympic trials  Jun 24, 2008
    As part of OTC Elite, Scherer is training alongside Willamette University grad Nick Symmonds, who in the past year has established himself as one of the best 800 runners in the world. Symmonds said he s impressed by what Scherer has done in switching distances. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)

    I want to know: If Coos Art Museum is the third oldest museum, which are first and second?  Jun 20, 2008
    Hallie Ford Museum of Art at Willamette University, 1998. Museum of Contemporary Craft, 2007. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)

    CHS grads focus on goals  Jun 10, 2008
    Sarah Abraham, 18, plans to study education at Willamette University. She said that CHS s new political action workshop made a deep impact on her. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)

    Incoming President At St. Martin's In Lacey Is Dead  Jun 9, 2008
    -- Willamette University educator and former Oregon legislator Bryan M. Johnston died last night in his sleep at 59 ... home of Willamette University, Senate President Peter Courtney and others praised Johnston as a skilled negotiator and administrator who cared deeply about higher education and human services. (KIRO TV, WA)

    Educator, former lawmaker Bryan Johnston dies at 59  Jun 9, 2008
    (AP) -- Willamette University educator and former legislator Bryan M. Johnston, who was to start as president of a small Roman Catholic university in Washington State in July died Friday night in his sleep at age 59 ... "This is somebody whose vigor and passion and razor-sharp wit and all the things he was known for, it's been a huge part of Salem's culture," said Kristen Grainger, a vice president at Willamette University. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)

    Symmonds seeks repeat over tough Pre 800 field  Jun 8, 2008
    Symmonds, the long shot out of Division III Willamette University, broke four-time Olympian Johnny Gray's meet record with a time of 1 minute, 44. 54 seconds. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)

    Ex-Salem lawmaker Johnston dies at 59  Jun 8, 2008
    "This is somebody whose vigor and passion and razor-sharp wit and all the things he was known for, it's been a huge part of Salem's culture," said Kristen Grainger, a vice president at Willamette University. Johnston served as Willamette's interim director in 1997 and 1998. (OregonLive, OR -- News)

    Honors and plans of Corvallis High grads  Jun 8, 2008
    Patrik V. Nabelek: Willamette University, Economics; Willamette University Merit Scholarship, Vic Logan Tuition Scholarship, Coopey Boys Scholarship, OSAA Activity Scholar. Eric Paul Nelson: Washington State University, Ag. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)

    Startup: Vital signs of a young regional company  Jun 7, 2008
    Mwangi, who also spent his childhood in Kenya, has a bachelor's degree from the University of Alaska in Fairbanks and an MBA from Willamette University in Salem. Employees: Five full time, including the founders, and one part time. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)

    Crescent Valley honors  Jun 6, 2008
    Natalie Lucker: Certificate of Initial Mastery, Benton County Rotary Clubs Student Assistance Grant, Willamette University Compass Scholarship, Willamette Merit Scholarship, Pacific University Trustee Scholarship, PU Pacesetter Scholarship, PU Pacific Tradition Scholarship, will attend Pacific University ... Michael Ulstad: OSAA Farmers Insurance Group Scholar Athlete Award, Varsity Golf, Mid-Willamette Conference 1st Team All League Golf, OSAA Golf 3rd Place in State, Varsity Basketball,... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)

    Discussion on U.S.-Iran relations  Jun 5, 2008
    Bahram Tavakolian, an anthropologist at Willamette University, will speak on Tensions and Tenuousness in Iran's Relations with the United States: From Operation Ajax to the Present at 7 p.m. on June 4 at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. in Corvallis. Professor Tavakolian, a native of Iran, earned his A.B., M.A. and Ph. (Lebanon Express, OR)

    Talk will focus on U.S. foreign policy  Jun 2, 2008
    Bahram Tavakolian, an anthropologist at Willamette University, will speak on Tensions and Tenuousness in Iran s Relations with the United States: From Operation Ajax to the Present. The talk takes place at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Avenue. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)

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