Ruth Dittrich

Study on Multnomah Falls: Participants Needed

May 10, 2019

Ruth Dittrich, economics, is working with the U.S. Forest Service in performing a study on the visitor experience of Multnomah Falls this summer, and she would like to test their survey method before it is used in the field. They are searching for individuals who have been to Multnomah Falls and would be willing to participate in a 60-minute focus group on campus.

Participants in the focus groups will receive a $25 Amazon gift card in exchange for their time. Those who are interested are asked to please complete the 1-minute survey at this link.

For more information contact Dittrich at dittrich@up.edu.

Summer 2018 Provost’s Initiative Awards

May 4, 2018

The provost’s office is pleased to announce recipients of the Summer 2018 Provost’s Initiative for Undergraduate Research awards. These faculty members have been selected to collaborate with and mentor an undergraduate on a co-designed research experience during the 2018 summer semester:

Ruth Dittrich, economics: “Salmon recovery efforts in the Willamette River and the John Day River Sub-Basins. Will they withstand climate change?” with Clay Bozeman
Alexandra Hill, German studies: “Childlessness in Contemporary German-Language Literature by Women,” with Emily McClung
Lorretta Krautscheid, nursing: “Untethered lecture capture: A qualitative investigation of student experiences,” with Katie Adams
Katie O’Reilly, biology: “The Effect of Weather Conditions on Reproductive Success of Tree Swallows and Purple Martins,” with Evan Schatz

Email ur@up.edu with questions or call John Orr, assistant provost, at x7857.

Dave Houglum, Franz Center director of leadership and leadership professor of practice, had his article “Servant-Leader as President: A Paradox for Turbulent Times” published on September 22, 2020 in Medium’s largest publication, “The Startup,” which has over 706,000 readers. Additionally, the article is featured on Medium in the areas of Politics and Leadership across their homepage, app, topic pages, and emails. The article can be found using this link.

Andrew Lafrenz, integrative health and wellness, was the lead epidemiologist for investigating a large, multi-county COVID-19 workplace outbreak, September 17-23. Limited secondary transmission occurred due to investigations of the COVID-19 Response Team.\

Corey Pressman, integrative health and wellness, had his fiction piece “Biomass” featured on the Ripples in Space podcast.

Don Norton, performing and fine arts, wrote liner notes to the CD Jazz Dance Suites, Charles McPherson, Chazz Mack Music, September 2020.

Brian Doyle, the late editor of Portland magazine, was profiled by The Dialog, on the power of faith and storytelling even after an author ’s death.

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