News, Media and Stories | Class Of 1998

The Queer Experience
The 1990s was a watershed period for LGBTQ+ rights across the country. In Oregon and at Pacific, incremental gains were accomplished amid a climate of of fear and hostility. Through the social and institutional challenges, progress continued. Today, the university works to celebrate diversity.
Blake Timm ’98 Recieves Bob Kentworthy Community Service Award
Blake Timm ’98 received the Bob Kenworthy Community Service Award at the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) convention in June 2022.
Rebecca “Becky” Weaver ’98 was promoted to Associate Professor at Georgia State University's Perimeter College. 
Becky Weaver ’98 won Perimeter College’s 2022 Professional Development Award for her outstanding work as an assistant English professor in and out of the classroom.
Becky Weaver '98 received tenure at Georgia State University-Perimeter College.
Michelle Andersen MAT '98 published her debut book, a children's picture book titled The Owl Who Asks Why.
Patricia Runkles-Pearson '98, a Portland lawyer, was appointed to Oregon Gov. Kate Brown’s task force for law enforcement training and de-escalation practices.
Tony Rocklin PT '98, PT '09 was featured in a podcast on The Podcast Factory. 
Blake Timm '98 was recognized in the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) 2020 Hall of Fame class.
Dorota Haber-Lehigh, '98, has created artwork that will be featured at a new medical group clinic. 

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