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Kestral in a researchers hand
Kestrels are disappearing worldwide — except in Forest Grove, where they thrive. Through the Pacific University undergraduate research program, one professor and his students are studying the healthy population to find out how they can protect the species elsewhere.
The lessons Ed McQuary '63 learned while playing football at Pacific University have translated into a 47-year career teaching and coaching, plus a book of memories.
Andrew Walker
Hard work and persistence took Getty Images photographer Andrew Walker ’92 from inspiration to profession.
The rehearsal was delayed for a Blazer game, but the wedding went on. 
A solid friendship makes a firm foundation.
As a senior, Carlisle arrived early to campus because he drove a school bus. To fill in his time between bus schedules and before classes began, Carlisle would work in the cafeteria.
"I traded my 4.0 GPA for my wife ... I’d make the same deal all over again.”

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