Melanie Kellar, who has served as Manager of the University of Portland Bookstore since Spring 2021, is leaving Barnes & Noble, effective Friday, July 21, 2023. Barnes and Noble will be conducting a search to replace Ms. Kellar. In the meantime, Assistant Manager Patrick LaLonde will be filling in and any inquires may be directed to him
Eric Barger, Vice President for Finance and Operations, who oversees the University’s bookstore contract stated: “Melanie has been a good partner to the faculty and to the University these past two years and we wish her all the best in her future endeavors.”