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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

Linfield University scholarship honors late wine journalist Lisa Shara Hall

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By Michael Alberty, The Oregonian/OregonLive Journalist Lisa Shara Hall advocated tirelessly on behalf of Oregon and Washington wines. She died in March 2019 from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. This fall, Linfield University will honor her legacy with a new wine and journalism scholarship created by her husband, Kirk Hall. … [Read more...] about Linfield University scholarship honors late wine journalist Lisa Shara Hall