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April 2023 News

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Exploring international children’s rights in Tanzania

04.04.2023 | Sarah Bello

Last November, Professors Sheri Buske and Susan Cook traveled nearly 10,000 miles to Arusha, Tanzania, close to the base of Mt. Kilimanjaro — and they’ll do it again in May.

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Joan Reukauf MBA’15 Elected to Chair of the Oregon Bankers Association

04.12.2023 | Linda Lenhoff

A contributing assistant professor at the Atkinson School of Management, Reukauf focuses on her passion for education, communication, and leadership.

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Chemistry Rockstar puts a twist on teaching with Twitch

04.12.2023 | Linda Lenhoff

Chemistry professor keeps herself busy with numerous passions– everything from punk music to chemistry–and now she’s created a Twitch channel to teach chemistry to those who believe equations=anxiety.

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New PNCA health and wellness coach and educator to connect students to resources

04.12.2023 | Melanie Moyer

For the first time in its history, PNCA will have a professional devoted to connecting students to health resources, coaching, and education.

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Start your career with PNCA’s graduate programs

04.19.2023 | PNCA Graduate Admissions

Attention college seniors! If you're unsure about your next steps after graduation, Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) has an exciting opportunity for you.

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The College of Law receives grant to study bar exam passage rates

04.21.2023 | Jessica Rotter

A generous grant from AccessLex Institute will enable the College of Law to study how a cohort-based bar study program impacts first-time bar passage rates.

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Overcoming imposter syndrome and uncertainty, Nina Hernandez BA’21, MS’22 finds success in data science

04.26.2023 | Melanie Moyer

Now working in The Hartford’s iLab, Nina Hernandez developed her passion for data science with the guidance of professors, community, and campus resources.

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Steph Littlebird BFA’15 strives to change lives with her art

04.26.2023 | Linda Lenhoff

Littlebird illustrated the children’s book My Powerful Hair, which tells a story about Native heritage and reclaiming identity.

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After the pandemic shut down her industry, Willamette MBA helped Mandy Han MBA’23 change careers

04.26.2023 | Melanie Moyer

When the pandemic hit in 2020, Mandy Han, MBA’23, knew she needed skills beyond her hospitality education. Then, she found Willamette’s Career Change MBA.

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Workshop students take on climate change and environmental justice

04.26.2023 | Linda Lenhoff

In this course, students have the opportunity to advocate for climate change issues with local community groups and learn how to provide testimony.

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A flash interview with the president of the Millstream Sailors, Willamette’s newest musical performance group

04.27.2023 | Anna Burns BA‘25 (she/her)

The newest performing arts club on Willamette’s Salem campus puts a unique twist on the typical singing group: pirates.

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Student takes Willamette’s mission and motto to Peru to help local women pursue financial independence

04.30.2023 | Linda Lenhoff

Becky Heath BA’23 worked with a collective of textile artists in Peru to help them develop their business strategies to reach a higher level of success.

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