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Have you been recently promoted or started a new job? Perhaps you are starting on a new educational journey. Maybe, you are newly married or recently added to your family. Let your fellow Ducks know what is happening in your life.
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Featured Class Notables
Patricia Fassett
Class of 1999
Patricia Fassett, BS '99 (religious studies), has been appointed to the Cowlitz County Supreme Court in Washington.
James Tuer
Class of 1999
James Tuer, MArch '99, received the Wood Design Awards in BC 2019 Architect Award from the British Columbia Society of Landscape Architects.
Dylan Chavez
Class of 2009
CB Two Architects of Salem has promoted Dylan Chavez, MArch '09, to associate.
Michele Flores
Class of 1985
Michele Matassa Flores, BS '85 (journalism), has been named executive editor at the Seattle Times.
Mark Childs
Class of 1983
Mark Childs, MArch '83, has been named interim dean of the School of Architecture and Planning at the University of New Mexico.
Shasta Hatter
Class of 1986
Shasta Hatter, BS '86 (psychology), published her first book of poetry, Jewels in This Light: Haiku and Other Short Poems.
Susan Linders-Anderson
Class of 1986
Susan Linders-Anderson, BS '86 (journalism: advertising), was inducted into the Hall of Honor at California State University at Chico.
Beverly Smith
Class of 1988
Former Ducks basketball star Bev Smith, BS '88 (physical education), was inducted into the 2019 Pac-12 Hall of Honor class.
Kenichi Matsuno
Class of 1984
Ken Matsuno, BS '84 (marketing), was named dean of faculty at Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
Michael Meade
Class of 2000
Michael Meade, BArch '00, has been promoted to associate at Hennebery Eddy Architects in Portland.
Audrey White
Class of 1999
Audrey White, BA '99 (journalism: public relations), has joined the Hyas Group as senior consultant for the institutional plan consulting team in Portland.
Todd Johnston
Class of 1999
Todd Johnston, JD '99, has joined the board of directors at Eugene Civic Alliance.
Mary Jensen
Class of 1986
Mary Jensen, PhD '86 (educational psychology), was inducted into the Hall of Honor at California State University at Chico.
Kaley Fought
Class of 2011
Kaley Fought, BArch '11, has been promoted to associate at CB Two Architects of Salem.
Ivan Resendiz Gutierrez
Class of 2015
Ivan Resendiz Gutierrez, BA '12 (psychology), JD '15, won a Hispanic National Bar Association award for being one of the nation's top Hispanic lawyers under 40.
R. Lint
Class of 1949
Roy Lint, BA '49 (chemistry), retired from Unocal Corporation in 1992 as a fuel and lubes engineer after 40 years in various positions. He and his wife live in Sacramento, also home to their four children.
Matthew Thomas
Class of 1997
Matthew Thomas, PhD '97 (biology), was promoted to professor at the State College of Florida in Bradenton, where he also serves as biotechnology program manager for the associate in science degree in biotech.
Robert Thompson
Class of 1986
Bob Thompson (Fine & Applied Arts 1986) co-authored The Illustrated Field Guide to Vintage Trailers (vintagetrailerfieldguide.com) recently published by Gibbs Smith Publisher, Salt Lake City. The guide is a complete alphabet of trailers filled with hundreds of high-quality photos and detailed illustrations that make it a one-stop identification reference. The deeply-researched field guide uncovers elusive historical facts that make for excellent campfire conversation starters.
A-Z entries include authentic logos, identifying features, historical briefs, key Models and more. There are spotting notes about rare and unique trailers, events, and trivia. Other highlights include a glossary, a map of manufacturers, and a vintage trailer checklist that can be filled out on the road.
Bob, formerly an advertising art director and creative director, is the happy owner of Bobland (madeinbobland.com) in Portland, Oregon, a custom woodworking company.
A-Z entries include authentic logos, identifying features, historical briefs, key Models and more. There are spotting notes about rare and unique trailers, events, and trivia. Other highlights include a glossary, a map of manufacturers, and a vintage trailer checklist that can be filled out on the road.
Bob, formerly an advertising art director and creative director, is the happy owner of Bobland (madeinbobland.com) in Portland, Oregon, a custom woodworking company.
Robert Garriott
Class of 1986
I continue to live in San Rafael California and work as the Program Director of a Residential Treatment Program for severely emotionally disturbed adolescents. I have been in this position at La Cheim School for nearly 30 years now. In spare time, I love biking, gardening, reading, film, and going to concerts.
Jason Bennett
Class of 2000
As my marketing firm True Star Consulting is about to celebrate its 10th anniversary, I'm excited to announce that I have started my second company, The Paisa Plan. Having now lived in Medellín as a permanent resident of Colombia for six years, my newest endeavor is a travel agency dedicated to sharing my unrivaled passion and knowledge about this incredible city with travelers from around the world.
