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Seven faculty members promoted, awarded tenure or emeritus status at May board of trustees meeting

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During its May meeting, Linfield University’s board of trustees voted to grant four faculty members tenure, promotion or both. They also awarded emeritus status to three longtime professors.   Jeremy Weisz, Jennifer Rauch, Rainer Seitz and Mindy Zeitzer all received promotions or tenure. Dawn Nowacki, Henny Breen and Michelle Nelson were each granted emeritus status in … [Read more...] about Seven faculty members promoted, awarded tenure or emeritus status at May board of trustees meeting

Photo gallery: ‘Apertura’ draws 80 attendees to address inclusivity in Oregon wine

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The inaugural "Apertura: Opening Doors to Oregon Wine," held April 11 on Linfield University's McMinnville campus, attracted a sold-out crowd of 80 Oregon wine industry insiders and wine studies students. The half-day event featured panels and workshops on how to make Oregon wine a more inclusive industry. … [Read more...] about Photo gallery: ‘Apertura’ draws 80 attendees to address inclusivity in Oregon wine

Anna Maria Ponzi named permanent director of Linfield Center for Wine Education

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Anna Maria Ponzi has been named director of Linfield University’s Center for Wine Education, effective April 8.   It’s not a huge change for Ponzi, who has been leading undergraduate, graduate and certification programs as interim director since January. Jennifer Madden, dean of the Linfield University School of Business, said she was delighted to see Ponzi’s leadership … [Read more...] about Anna Maria Ponzi named permanent director of Linfield Center for Wine Education

Anna Maria Ponzi to serve as interim director of Linfield wine studies programs

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Anna Maria Ponzi, former owner, chief executive and president of Ponzi Vineyards, will serve as interim director of Linfield University’s Center for Wine Education after Tim Matz announced plans to step down at the end of the year.  Ponzi is a second-generation wine producer who was instrumental in establishing Oregon’s Willamette Valley as a world-renowned winegrowing region. … [Read more...] about Anna Maria Ponzi to serve as interim director of Linfield wine studies programs