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
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“Apertura: Opening Doors to Oregon Wine” coming April 11 from Linfield Center for Wine Education
Linfield University’s Center for Wine Education will host “Apertura: Opening Doors to Oregon Wine,” an afternoon of panel discussions and workshops designed to foster connection and lower barriers in the Oregon wine industry, on Thursday, April 11. The half-day event focuses on creating spaces, both physical and professional, for those who have historically been excluded … [Read more...] about “Apertura: Opening Doors to Oregon Wine” coming April 11 from Linfield Center for Wine Education
Year in Review: Linfield’s unforgettable moments of 2023
2023 was a special year for Linfield University. There were a lot of celebrations, events (both new and returning) and achievements. Linfield students placed at regional and national competitions. There was hardly a weekend without an arts event, speaker or athletic competition. It also had its share of change and challenges that the university community faced together. As we … [Read more...] about Year in Review: Linfield’s unforgettable moments of 2023
Anna Maria Ponzi to serve as interim director of Linfield wine studies programs
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
Matz stepping down as chair of wine studies
After more than two years of innovative leadership, Tim Matz has announced he will retire as head of Linfield University’s wine studies programs at the end of the year. Under Matz’s leadership, Linfield introduced new courses of study, including the Master of Science in business specializing in wine business leadership and new events such as the BIPOC Wine Symposium, which … [Read more...] about Matz stepping down as chair of wine studies
