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University of Pacific
Pacific Appoints New Dean for McGeorge School of Law
SACRAMENTO, CA – On January 5, 2011, University of the Pacific Provost Maria Pallavicini announced that Francis “Jay” Mootz has been appointed the next dean of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento. Mootz is currently the William S. Boyd Professor of Law and associate dean for academic affairs and faculty development at the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He will assume his new duties July 1.
Cultural Connection through Dancing at Pacific
“Dancers carefully execute complicated footwork while maneuvering intricate waves through the gathered ruffles of their skirts.” -Lorena Becerra
www.bilingualweekly.com | By Mayra Barrios
STOCKTON, CA – (bw) Lorena Becerra smiles softly as she twirls her multicolored ruffled skirt along the music.
Ballet folkloriaco a broadly used term to describe all forms of Mexican folk dancing combines elements of the Mexican history, folklore and culture with rhythm and body movement.
Mexican folk dancing has been around for hundreds of years,” said Becerra a dancer with more than 20 years of experience is part of Los Danzantes de Pacific and is also a Spanish Professor at the University of The Pacific.
University of the Pacific names Simon Rowe to be next director of Brubeck Institute
University of the Pacific President Pamela A. Eibeck announced the appointment of Simon B. Rowe, DMA, as the next director of the Brubeck Institute. An established jazz pianist, Rowe is currently associate professor of music at Minnesota State University Moorhead, where he leads the Music Industry Program, teaches on the jazz studies faculty, and leads the Simon Rowe Trio. He will begin at the Brubeck Institute on September 20. Continue reading
Baseball Director, Sacramento Lawyer, Appointed to Pacific’s Board of Regents
Bilingual Weekly News Sarah Lippincott
Stockton, CA –
1971 Pacific Graduates Noël M. Ferris and Armando Flores will be welcomed to the University of Pacific’s Board of Regents beginning July 1, 2011 along with Kevin Huber, and Fawzi Al-Saleh.
Pacific Professor has Lizard Named After Him
Stockton, CA – Move over Gecko’s! Stockton Professor Steven Anderson has a gecko named after him, the Carinatogecko stevenandersoni. It’s a new species of lizard discovered in Iran that was named in his honor last month.
Saturday opens forum on SUSD future
Stockton, CA / Bilingual Weekly
The Stockton Unified School District (SUSD) Community Partnership Advisory is seeking community input to ensure a bright future for SUSD students and families. Continue reading
Miracle Mile October Fest
October Fest Stockton,CA
Bilingual Weekly
Stockton, CA- A Mile of games, rides, performances and chalk closed down a part of Pacific Avenue between Cleveland and Castle Street. The October festival celebrated Stockton’s heritage as a free community (click more to see more photos) Continue reading
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