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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
Samantha Bennett
Class of 2013
Samantha Bennett, BArch '13 (architecture), was hired as a project architect at Hennebery Eddy Architects in Portland.
Nadja Quiroz
Class of 2018
Nadja Quiroz, MLA '18 (landscape architecture), was hired as landscape designer for GreenWorks in Portland.
Erica Thompson
Class of 2014
Erica Thompson, MArch '14 (architecture), has joined Portland-based Hennebery Eddy Architects as a project architect.
Daniel Alton
Class of 2017
Danny Alton, BS '17 (human physiology), was hired as a resident reserve firefighter at South Lane County Fire and Rescue.
Amanda Hansen
Class of 2015
Amanda Hansen, MArch '15 (architecture), has been hired as an interior designer at FFA Architecture and Interiors in Portland.
Andrew Loia
Class of 2018
Andrew Loia, MArch '18 (architecture), was hired at FFA Architecture and Interiors in Portland.
Bridget Franek
Class of 2014
Bridget Franek, MBA '14 (general business), has joined the board of directors for the Council for Responsible Sport.
Derek Buchheit
Class of 2018
Derek Buchheit, BS '18 (business administration), has been hired as the Corvallis Knights baseball team's first box office and facilities manager.
Anna Wallace
Class of 2017
Anna Wallace, BA '17 (journalism: advertising), has been hired as marketing coordinator and social media specialist at the Gilmore Agency in Eugene.
Manju Bangalore
Class of 2018
Manju Bangalore, BS '18 (physics), started her fifth internship with NASA in January.
Christopher Keefer
Class of 2017
Chris Keefer, MS '17 (sports product management), and his wife Garetta have launched Keefer, a law firm in Portland that offers risk management and insurance services to brands and manufacturers.
Mira Frohnmayer
Class of 1960
Mira Frohnmayer, BA '60 (music), was elected to the board of directors for the Ryan Apprentice Program of the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Jim Clinton
Class of 1965
The Central Oregon Community College Board of Directors appointed Jim Clinton, BA '65 (physics), to represent Zone 5 of the district.
Sadie Dressekie
Class of 2000
Sadie Dressekie, MBA '00 (general business), the owner and principal broker of Real NW Group in Eugene, announced the merger of her real estate firm with Icon Real Estate.
Deva Kehoe
Class of 2000
Deva Kehoe, BA '00 (journalism: electronic media production), has joined Showtime Networks as senior vice president and manager of talent relations and events.
David Merhib
Class of 2002
David Merhib, BA '02 (art history), was hired as president and CEO of the Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce in South Carolina.
Arjun Chowdri
Class of 2003
Arjun Chowdri, MBA '03 (general business), has been appointed chief innovation officer for the Professional Golfers Association of America.
Jenifer Luisi Dasho
Class of 2003
Jenifer Luisi Dasho, BA '03 (journalism: advertising), has joined EverlyWell, a home health testing company in Austin, Texas, as chief marketing officer.
Christopher Palmer
Class of 2003
Chris Palmer, JD '03, opened Coast Family Law in Gearhart.
David Irons
Class of 2003
David Irons, BA '03 (geography), published his book, American Birding Association Field Guide to Birds of Oregon, in November.