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• 5.17.13 - RN job listings top help-wanted ads in Shasta County
  
  

  Jan Dinkel (pictured), dean of Simpson's School of Nursing, was quoted in a Redding Record Searchlight article about Shasta County's unemployment rate and job listings. Jobs for registered nurses topped the list in help-wanted ads, and Dinkel was asked to comment on that. From the article: "Jan Dinkel, dean of Simpson University’s nursing school, said demand for nurses isn’t going away. 'I think the driving force is the fact the nursing workforce is aging and so there is a lot of people who are retiring as nurses,' Dinkel said, 'and I think there is a huge need in the acute care hospitals.'"

  
  
  
• 5.17.13 - North state hospitals report tighter operating margins
  
  

  Perry Gee, dean of the School of Continuing Studies and a doctoral candidate in nursing, was quoted extensively in a Redding Record Searchlight article that looked at the operating margins of some area hospitals. From the article: "Perry Gee, Simpson University Dean of Continuing Studies, said that although he couldn’t speak to Trinity or any other hospital’s specific situation, rural hospitals’ margins face great financial pressure.'They actually have a negative operating margin many times,' said Gee, who’s pursuing his doctorate of nursing at the University of California, Davis. 'They have very similar costs as a large hospital. Their overall cost for doing business is the same, but they have much smaller volumes (of patients).'"

  
  
  
• 5.13.13 - Technology firms utilizing Redding workforce
  
  

  Gary Schmidt (pictured), chair of Simpson's Business Department, was quoted in a Redding Record Searchlight article about the growth in the Redding area of back-office hubs for technology companies, and how Simpson students are among those being tapped for these positions. Chad McCulley, a former student of Schmidt's who works in the tech field, is also quoted. From the article: "For most graduates, these back-office jobs are not going to be a permanent career, Schmidt said. 'But it certainly gives them a first experience and great reference from which to' continue on with their career, he said."

  
  
  
• 5.9.13 - Red Hawk softball player named Athlete of the Week
  
  

  Hayley Rodriguez, a senior communication major from Torrance, was selected College Athlete of the Week in a Record Searchlight sports column. She led her team in a 3-2 come-from-behind win in extra innings over Cal Baptist University to advance to the NCCAA National Tournament on May 9-11. Rodriguez pitched nine innings, allowing two runs on nine hits and striking out four.

  
  
  
  
• 05.09.13 - Simpson softball participates in national tournament
  
  

  Simpson University’s softball team's road to the NCCAA National Tournament was highlighted in a Record Searchlight article. The Red Hawks earned the No. 3 seed in this year’s national tournament with consistent play and by defeating Cal Baptist University on Thursday, May 2. The article also mentions the accomplishments of Redding native Morgan Davis (pictured) and Coach Wayne Stower.

  
  
  
  
• 5.5.13 - Public health report highlights death rate, diseases in region
  
  

  Simpson psychology professor Rebecca Carter (pictured) was quoted in this Record Searchlight article about the high rate of gun suicide deaths in Shasta County. She addressed the risk factor of having guns available, as well as other contributing factors to suicide and how to speak up.

  From the article: Friends and family should also broach the subject of a person's mental health, although Carter acknowledged it would be an "awkward" conversation.

  "By asking the question and putting it out there, you can relieve anxiety and worry from that person. They don't have to bring that up," she said. Even if they're rebuffed, they should stress their concern. "Just say, 'I wanted to make sure you're OK.' That gives the opportunity to say that you matter. I think we all need to hear that from time to time."

  
  
  
• 5.4.13 - Simpson University hosts Kinder College Day
  
  

  Simpson University hosted the annual Kinder College Day on campus May 4, with about 1,200 kindergartners from north state schools. The event, put on by College OPTIONS, gives the children some exposure to college and future careers, with numerous organizations hosting interactive booths for the students. Channel 7 News and the Record Searchlight covered the event.

  
  
  
• 5.3.13 - Red Bluff students visit campus
  
  

  The Red Bluff Daily News featured a photo and caption about a recent visit of eighth-graders from Sacred Heart Parish School in Red Bluff. Simpson regional advancement representative Tonya Moore is quoted, saying, "Getting students on a college campus increases their chances of furthering their education."

  
  
  
• 5.2.13 - Simpson softball advances to national tournament with come-from-behind win
  
  

  Simpson University’s softball team’s come-from-behind win over California Baptist University in extra innings in the NCCAA West Regional Qualifier was covered in an article by the Record Searchlight. Senior Morgan Davis (pictured far left) scored the winning run off junior Cheri DeJesus’ (pictured left) sacrifice fly. With the win, the Red Hawks advance to the NCCAA National Tournament in Bluefield, Va., on May 9-11. The article included photos, video, and stats from the game.

  From the article: “Since the beginning of the school year, this is all I think about, this is all I work hard for all year long,” DeJesus said. “I’m really excited, and I know everybody else is too.”

  
  
  
• 4.28.13 - Simpson University honors spring graduates
  
  

  Simpson University graduate James Duval, 21, of Palo Cedro was quoted in this article by the Redding Record Searchlight that highlighted the university's spring commencement on April 27. The article also quotes Dr. Larry McKinney and includes a video clip of the speaker, the Rev. Dr. Roberta Hestenes, who worked with World Vision for many years.

  From the article: "It's the culmination of hours of hard work," said Larry McKinney, the university's president.

  
  
  
• 4.28.13 - President McKinney announces his retirement
  
  

  The Record Searchlight featured this article following Dr. Larry McKinney's announcement of his retirement on April 27. The article mentions the university's growth during Dr. McKinney's tenure and that Dr. Robin Dummer will fill in as interim.

  
  
  
  
  
  
• 4.26.13 - Simpson softball shines in conference and tournament play
  
  

  The Simpson University’s women’s softball team and its accomplishments were highlighted in a Record Searchlight column by Thomas Lawrence. Simpson is developing an up-and-coming softball program through out-of-town and local player recruitment. The column mentions seniors Hayley Rodriguez (pictured) and Morgan Davis, juniors Katie Bell and Cheri DeJesus, and freshmen Kara Wall, Emily Stokes, and Carlye Avey.

  
  
  
• 4.25.13 - Simpson University honors first nursing students
  
  

  The university's first pinning ceremony to honor 20 four-year nursing graduates garnered attention from local media. The Redding Record Searchlight wrote about the event and also provided a photo gallery and video clip from the ceremony. Television station KRCR News Channel 7 also covered the event, featuring it as the first story on the evening news.

  
  
• 4.18.13 - Red Hawk wrestler named local Male College Athlete of the Winter
  
  

  Austin Lobsinger (pictured), a freshman from Anderson, Calif., was selected by the Redding Record Searchlight for its first Male College Athlete of the Winter award. A heavyweight, Lobsinger placed fourth in the country at the NAIA Nationals. In his inaugural season with the Red Hawks, he won two-thirds of his matches.

  Simpson men's basketball player Guy Varsek was one of the award finalists.

  
  
  
• 4.17.13 - Red Hawk golfer named Athlete of the Week
  
  

  Nick Maddalena, a junior accounting major from Yuba City, was selected College Athlete of the Week in a Record Searchlight sports column. Maddalena won the individual men's championship at the California Pacific Conference in Vallejo and was named the Cal Pac Conference Men's Golfer of the Year.

  Honorable mention in the column went to Simpson softball player Ryan Norton.

  
  
  
• 4.12.13 - Press conference kicks off Shasta Promise
  
  

  Simpson President Larry McKinney was one of the speakers at a press conference at the Shasta County Office of Education to announce the Shasta Promise, an initiative designed to encourage local youth to pursue higher education. He is quoted in this article by the Redding Record Searchlight.

  
  
  
  
  
• 4.11.13 - Simpson University partners in the Shasta Promise
  
  

  Simpson University is one of four Northern California universities partnering in the Shasta Promise, an initiative of Reach Higher Shasta explained in this article in the Redding Record Searchlight. Reach Higher is a collaborative effort to promote higher education for Shasta County youth.

  
  
  
• 3.27.13 - Simpson University Hosts Junior Day Event
  
  

  The annual College OPTIONS' Junior Day event brought almost 500 Shasta County juniors from 19 high schools to campus on March 26. The Record Searchlight featured the event in a front-page article that mentioned student Mariya Krutikova and quoted President Larry McKinney. Mariya participated in a college student panel. Dr. McKinney welcomed the students. "Regardless of whether you are leaning in or leaning out, my wish is for you to think seriously about a college education," he was quoted as saying.

  
  
  
• 3.7.13 - Psychology Professor Offers Tips on Dealing with Tragedy
  
  

  Family therapist Christina Newton, who teaches in Simpson University's Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology program, was interviewed by the Redding Record Searchlight for an article on helping teenagers deal with the recent news of the killing of a local high school student.

  
  
  
• 3.4.13 - Red Hawk Wrestler Named Athlete of the Week
  
  

  Austin Lobsinger (pictured), a freshman from Anderson, Calif., was named College Athlete of the Week in a Record Searchlight sports column for his season performance, ending with fourth place at the NAIA Nationals in Iowa. This article link also includes video highlights from Austin's win over nationally ranked Bubba Owens of Southern Oregon University in a home meet.

  Honorable mention went to wrestling teammates Anthony Vega and Brady Beamon.

  
  
  
• 2.25.13 - Red Hawk Basketball Player Named Athlete of the Week
  
  

  Guy Varsek (pictured), a junior history major from Camas, Wash., was named College Athlete of the Week in a Record Searchlight sports column for his performance in the Red Hawks' final game in the California-Pacific Conference Tournament against Menlo College. "For his heroic night in Simpson's near miracle comeback, Varsek is the winner of my College Athlete of the Week award for the second time this season," wrote reporter Thomas Lawrence.

  Honorable mention went to several athletes, including Nichole Jones, a junior guard for the women's basketball team.

  
  
  
• 2.21.13 - Professor Discusses Gun Laws for TV News Series
  
  

  Cherry McCabe, assistant political science professor, was interviewed by KRCR Channel 7 reporter Kelli Saam for a series on gun laws that ran in five television markets nationwide. Dr. McCabe was selected as a source because she lectures about gun rights as part of constitutional law studies at Simpson.

  From the broadcast: "In other countries, many of their gun control restrictions reflect an entirely different ideology. If you want to buy a gun as a citizen in Germany, France or Spain, you have to prove affirmatively why you need a gun." -- Dr. Cherry McCabe

  
  
  
• 2.21.13 - Lady Red Hawks Gain Quarterfinal Win
  
  

  The Record Searchlight wrote about the women's basketball team's decisive win over Pacific Union College in a Cal Pac quarterfinal match on Feb. 20. The article quotes coach Derrick Pringle Jr. and senior Ariassa Wilson, who was named College Athlete of the Week by the newspaper in December.

  From the article: "There's no greater feeling to be out there on the court and playing for a championship." - Ariassa Wilson

  
  
  
• 2.20.13 - Students Offering Work Services
  
  

  Students Lana Kurian and Daniel Dixon were interviewed by KRCR Channel 7 for a broadcast story about WorldSERVE mission teams offering work services to the community to raise donations for their travels.

  
  
  
  
• 2.20.13 - Red Hawk Wrestler Named Athlete of the Week
  
  

  Anthony Vega (pictured), a junior from Olivehurst, Calif., was named College Athlete of the Week in a Record Searchlight sports column for his wrestling performance at the NAIA West Regionals in Montana. Teammates Austin Lobsinger and Brady Beamon were also noted. Honorable mention went to four local athletes, including SU men's basketball player Dalton Thacker, who was named Cal Pac Freshman of the Year.

  
  
  
• 2.19.13 - Simpson Students Undergo 'Fasting' Challenge in Preparation for Trips
  
  

  Simpson University senior Dani Perez and coordinator for student missions Sarah Bourns (pictured) were quoted in this Redding Record Searchlight article about some of the challenges students have undergone recently in preparation for upcoming spring and summer mission trips around the world. Students participated in a 30-Day Challenge to 'fast' from things like sleep, shoes, cellphones and electricity in order to give them more understanding about life in other places. The challenge culminated in a 30-hour 'famine' that included a morning of service projects around the Redding community. Students are offering help with work projects to raise donations for their trips.

  From the article: "It's definitely an eye-opening experience," said Dani Perez, 21, a senior majoring in psychology. "You never realize how much you use certain things until you are willing to give them up."




• 2.11.13 - Jon Miller, Voice of the SF Giants, Speaks at Baseball Field Fundraiser
  
  

  Radio, television and newspaper reporters attended a sold-out Feb. 10 fundraiser inside Simpson's gymnasium featuring guest speaker Jon Miller, well-known radio announcer for the San Francisco Giants (photo to the left is from a press conference). Record Searchlight reporter TJ Holmes posted Twitter updates throughout the evening and wrote this article. KRCR Channel 7 anchor Mike Mangas served as master of ceremonies for the event, which sought to raise money for the Redding Community Baseball Field.

  
  
  
• February 2013 - Dining Center Director Profiled in North State Magazine
  
  

  A profile in the February issue of Enjoy magazine features Sadie Roy, who is in charge of food services at Simpson's dining center.

  From the article (by Amber Galusha): "She’s sweet, she’s witty and she’s dedicated to making a difference in the lives of more than 500 hungry students who converge on her dining hall three times a day. Meet Sadie Roy, director of food services at Simpson University. A trained chef and certified nutrition and wellness consultant, Roy creates menus based on the Chartwells Eat, Learn, Live philosophy. Using a hip and holistic approach, Roy offers a dining experience that’s not only planet conscious, but nutritious and delicious."

  
  
  
• 1.30.13 - Simpson University Moves Forward with New Building
  
  

  Simpson University's plans to construct a new Science & Nursing Building are discussed in this article by Record Searchlight reporter Laura Christman. President Larry McKinney is quoted, along with biology professor Trent Smith and School of Nursing Dean Jan Dinkel.

  From the article: "We think this building is going to really help us blossom as a science department," said Trent Smith, associate professor of biology. "There will be several more labs. They'll be more specialized, and we're really looking forward to that."

  Jan Dinkel: "The trend in nursing is that nurses need to have a bachelor's of science in nursing," she said. "This gives a program right here in Redding where people can access it."

  
  
  
• 1.30.13 - Simpson University Builds its Wrestling Program
  
  

  Men's wrestling was introduced in the fall as Simpson's newest intercollegiate sport, under the coaching direction of Don Williams. Record Searchlight reporter Thomas Lawrence interviewed Williams for this article that ran the day of the team's final home match. The article mentions all the team members, highlighting Austin Lobsinger, Matthew Tsarnas, Brady Beamon, and Anthony Vega.

  From the article: "It's been a challenge, but coaching at this level has rejuvenated my career, really." -- Don Williams

  
  
  
• 1.13.13 - Simpson University Honors 162 Graduates
  
  

  Simpson graduates Pakou Vang (Tozer Seminary), Addie Corrigan (ASPIRE), and Graigory Lonergan (traditional undergraduate), were mentioned in this article by Record Searchlight newspaper reporter Joe Szydlowski about the university's January commencement on Jan. 12. The newspaper's coverage also includes a short video clip from the keynote address by former Provost Stanley Clark.

  
  
  

 

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