The School of Nursing & Health Innovations would like to welcome Gary Laustsen as a FT Visiting Faculty for Spring semester 2023. Laustsen’s work on Family Health Care Nursing: Theory, Practice, and Research was recently named Best of 2022 by the American Journal of Nursing’s Best Book of the Year Award in the Environmental Health category. Laustsen’s chapter comprehensively addresses key concepts like environmental health risks, disasters, environmental justice, and the built environment. Diverse case studies illustrate the impact of environmental exposures on family health. Congratulations and welcome!
New to The Bluff
New to The Bluff: Josh Williams, Assistant Hall Director for Shipstad Hall, Office of Residence Life
Josh Williams joined the Office of Residence Life on January 9 as the new Assistant Hall Director for Shipstad Hall. Josh came from Miami Dade College where he worked in Academic and Learning Resources.
New to The Bluff: Lexi Totten, Hall Director, Corrado Hall, Residence Life
Lexi Totten joined the Office of Residence Life on January 9 as the new Hall Director for Corrado Hall. Lexi came from Multnomah University where she worked in Admissions.
New to The Bluff: Greg Naleski, Vice President for University Relations
Greg is an accomplished leader in fundraising and advancement for Catholic and educational institutions. Most recently, Greg was working as an Associate Vice-President for Advancement with The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. He views university relations work as essential to ensuring that students, staff, and faculty have the resources they need to thrive and advance UP’s Catholic Holy Cross mission. Along with the teams he will lead in Development, University Events, and Alumni & Parent Relations, we look forward to Greg doing great things in service of our institution.
New to The Bluff: Introducing 2022-2023 New Faculty Members
This week, the Office of the Provost is pleased to introduce the following new faculty members:
- Mihail Iordanov, Visiting Instructor, Biology
- Major Robert Murphy, Assistant Professor of Military Science, Army ROTC
- Gilna Samuel, Assistant Professor of Finance, Pamplin School of Business
- Kim Vermilya, Visiting Clinical Teaching Associate, School of Nursing and Health Innovations
Visit the 2022 New Faculty Highlights page and get to know all our new faculty members.
New to The Bluff: Introducing 2022-2023 New Faculty Members
This week, the Office of the Provost is pleased to introduce the following new faculty members:
- Sgt. 1st Class Wesley Buhr, Senior Military Science Instructor, Army ROTC
- Anna Myers, Assistant Professor, School of Education
- Alex John Quijano, Assistant Professor, Mathematics
- Karsten Zuendel, Instructor of Mechanical Engineering, Shiley School of Engineering
Visit the 2022 New Faculty Highlights page and get to know all our new faculty members.
New to The Bluff: Lara Elliott, Evening Circulation Supervisor, Clark Library
The Clark Library is pleased to introduce Lara Elliott as the newest member of the Circulation team and Evening Supervisor for the library. Lara spent the past four years working at the New Orleans Public Library, assisting patrons with her trademark empathy and good humor. She is also a kickboxing enthusiast and former instructor. Lara holds a master’s degree in Library and Information Science and has expertly adapted to our academic library setting while providing support for student learning.
Lara loves to bake whenever she gets the chance and is always looking for new recipes to try out. She is also known to craft seasonal decorations at her desk (using any supplies she can get her hands on) in between answering emails and working with students. She’s happy to be back on the West Coast and excited to be part of the Clark Library team. Please join us in welcoming Lara!
Introducing 2022-2023 New Faculty Members
This week, the Office of the Provost is pleased to introduce the following new faculty members:
- Teresa Ketelsen, Instructor: Leadership, School of Education
- Molly Matty, Assistant Professor, Biology
- Katie Stagl, Instructor of Civil Engineering, Shiley School of Engineering
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New to The Bluff: Karen Maxwell, Services Manager, Facilities Services
Karen began her career in facilities as a student custodian at the University of Montana and brings over 20 years of experience to the UP Facilities Services team. Karen spent the last four years managing the custodial services at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota. Prior to that she served at Portland Community College for nearly a decade. Karen emphasizes economic, social, and environmental sustainability in her custodial program development and operations.
Introducing 2022-2023 New Faculty Members
This week, the Office of the Provost is pleased to introduce the following new faculty members:
- Capt. Jonathan Hotchkiss, Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies, Air Force ROTC
- Reo Jones, Instructor, School of Nursing and Health Innovations
- Azeb Madebo, Assistant Professor, Communication Studies
- Khondaker Salehin, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Shiley School of Engineering
Visit the 2022 New Faculty Highlights page and get to know all our new faculty members.