Morelli Has Love of Technology, History by WANDA LAUKKANEN Some People Might Call Dave Morelli a Computer Geek
INSIDE Faculty and Staff Highlights | Page 3 University Announcements | Page 4 pacificu.edu FACULTY & STAFF NEWS August 2013 Two sided Morelli has love of technology, history BY WANDA LAUKKANEN Some people might call Dave Morelli a computer geek. After all, his title is enterprise database administrator, meaning he manages computer database systems at Pacific University. The title, however, reflects only a part of the man, who not only manages the modern-day conveniences of electronic systems but also is an advocate for remembering the past and is a staunch proponent of brick-and-mortar colleges. “Half of what you get in college is the education,” he said. “The other half Photo by Stacie Struble is the people you meet. And if you’re Dave Morelli watches over databases at Pacific πand is a long-time contributor to the university. not building relationships while you’re in college, you’re missing half of your In addition, the two are very much California when he was 10, because, he education. ... Pacific actually gives involved in local historical events. said, “My aunt lied to my dad.” something you can’t get online.” They are members of theFriends of Apparently, Morelli’s father came to Morelli puts his money where his Historic Forest Grove and can often be visit earlier during a nice spring week. mouth is. Together with his wife, Jo found in period dress at various venues “He asked if it was always like this, Morelli, who worked at Pacific for celebrating history. and she said, ‘Sure.’” several years in the 1990s, Morelli Morelli moved to the unincorporated Morelli graduated from Jesuit High has donated to the university for 17 rural community of Midway, located School, attended Seattle University for a consecutive years.
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