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Shaun Shepherd Knows Apples

November 1, 2013

Shaun Shepherd, physical plant, will be featured in the November 7, 2013 episode of OPB’s Oregon Field Guide at 8:30 p.m., which will repeat the following Sunday at 6:30 p.m. After the story airs, it will be viewable on the OPB website at www.opb.org/ofgis. Shepherd is actively involved in a leadership role in the Home […]

Filed Under: Campus Services, Physical Plant Tagged With: Oregon Field Guide, physical plant, Shaun Shepherd

Physical Plant Staff Changes

September 13, 2013

The physical plant has made some changes in the staff of their carpentry shop, according to director André Hutchinson. Dave Doe (pictured) has been reassigned so that he can devote his time to special carpentry projects. Evidence of Dave’s considerable talent and craftsmanship can be found throughout campus; recent examples include furniture in many of […]

Filed Under: Campus Services, Physical Plant Tagged With: Andre Hutchinson, Bret Sorg, Brian Tatro, Dave Doe, physical plant

What’s That Smell?

June 24, 2013

Faculty and staff are reminded to take notice of the beauty all around them this summer; some of the summer blooming plants you will see (and smell) include: Harlequin Glorybower (pictured): Late summer blooms grace this tree near the library, Franz Hall, and the walkway by the baseball stadium. You can smell its perfume-like fragrance […]

Filed Under: Physical Plant, Uncategorized Tagged With: Jim Haines, Michele Zimmerman, physical plant

Chapel Closure Through June 7

May 27, 2013

The Chapel of Christ the Teacher will be undergoing renovations to the floor and sanctuary and will be closed from Monday, May 6 through Friday, June 7, according to Theresa McCreary, campus ministry. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Masses and weekday 12:05 p.m. Masses will be celebrated in the Moreau Chapel in Christie Hall during this time. […]

Filed Under: Campus Ministry, Campus Services, Physical Plant Tagged With: Andre Hutchinson, Campus Ministry, Chapel of Christ the Teacher, physical plant, Theresa McCreary

Chapel Closure Starts May 6

May 6, 2013

The Chapel of Christ the Teacher will be undergoing renovations to the floor and sanctuary and will be closed from Monday, May 6 through Friday, June 7, according to Theresa McCreary, campus ministry. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Masses and weekday 12:05 p.m. Masses will be celebrated in the Moreau Chapel in Christie Hall during this time. […]

Filed Under: Campus Services Tagged With: Andre Hutchinson, Campus Ministry, Chapel of Christ the Teacher, physical plant, Theresa McCreary

Chapel Closure Starts May 6

April 29, 2013

The Chapel of Christ the Teacher will be undergoing renovations to the floor and sanctuary and will be closed from Monday, May 6 through Friday, June 7, according to Theresa McCreary, campus ministry. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Masses and weekday 12:05 p.m. Masses will be celebrated in the Moreau Chapel in Christie Hall during this time. […]

Filed Under: Campus Ministry, Campus Services, Physical Plant Tagged With: Andre Hutchinson, Campus Ministry, Chapel of Christ the Teacher, physical plant, Theresa McCreary

Campus Security Tips

April 1, 2013

Public safety director Gerald Gregg and physical plant director André Hutchinson have asked campus personnel to keep a few tips in mind to improve overall campus security: Master keys should be kept inside a locked office or secure area and should never be taken home or removed from campus. University issued building keys should be […]

Filed Under: 04-01-2013, Campus Services, Physical Plant, Public Safety Tagged With: Andre Hutchinson, Gerald Gregg, master keys, physical plant, public safety

New Locksmith Hired

February 25, 2013

David Bachman has been hired as the new University locksmith, according to physical plant director Andre Hutchinson. Bachman most recently worked at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) as lead locksmith, where he was responsible for access controls for more than 40 buildings. All requests for new or replacement keys should continue to be submitted […]

Filed Under: Physical Plant Tagged With: Andre Hutchinson, David Bachman, Locksmith, physical plant

2012 University Staff Awards

January 8, 2013

Employee awards for 2012 were presented at the annual employees’ holiday banquet on Thursday, December 22. The winners are: Sandy Galati, physical plant, won the MargaretW. Henzi Award for outstanding office/clerical employees, and was cited as “the primary conduit through which literally thousands of work orders pass every year…by virtue of the nature of her […]

Filed Under: Human Resources Tagged With: admissions, awards, physical plant

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Fr. Pat Hannon, CSC, published From Glory to Glory: A Pilgrim’s Notes From the Badlands of Grace. Occasioned by the author’s walking, with siblings, the famous Camino de Santiago in the fall of 2024, the book traces all manner of other pilgrimages—to and from home, family, love, self, and God. One Subject Press, Saint Paul, Minnesota. November, 2025.

Jessica Murphy Moo, editor of Portland Magazine and director of storytelling, wrote the lyrics to two songs in “We Go On, Oswego,” a song cycle honoring female refugees who lived at Camp Ontario in upstate New York. From 1944-1946, Camp Ontario provided emergency shelter to refugees from Nazi-occupied Europe. “We Go On, Oswego” was performed at Nazareth College, in collaboration with Finger Lakes Opera, on December 4, 2025. It was commissioned by Katie Hannigan, PhD. The song “There Is No Underground,” was written in collaboration with composer Maria Thompson Corley, and the song “My Table,” was written in collaboration with composer Kurt Erickson.

Simon Aihiokhai, Theology, published “A Spirituality of Desert Discipleship for Our Times. Reflections on the Readings of the Third Sunday of Advent.” VoiceAfrique.org. December 13, 2025.

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