Molly Matty, Biology, published “Identification and characterization of a skin microbiome on Caenorhabditis elegans suggests environmental microbes confer cuticle protection.” Coauthors: Buck Samuel, Sreekanth Chalasani. Student Coauthors: Nadia Haghani, Robert Lampe. Microbiol Spectr 0:e00169-24. July, 2024.
Rebekah Hanson, Performing and Fine Arts, is the new Musical Director of the Oregon Suzuki Institute, a non-profit music program for children ages 0-18, and adults, studying bass, cello, piano, viola and violin. This year the institute was held at the University of Portland and had 250 students and faculty coming from 19 states and seven countries!
Dave Houglum, Franz Center for Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation, completed the training requirements to be certified in the Integrative Enneagram assessment (iEQ9) on June 20, 2024.
Heidi Senior, Library Operations, published “Advancing search advocacy: Strategies for equitable and inclusive library hiring practices.” Co-presenters: Nina Exner, Cirrus Gundlach, Rebecca Seipp, Sara Sprague. Virginia ACRL Chapter Summer Forum, July 2024.
Jeffrey Gauthier, Philosophy, presented “Sex Contracts and Harm Reduction.” International Social Philosophy Conference, Creighton University. July 13, 2024.
Steve Kolmes, Environmental Studies emeritus, published “Review of the Multi-Stakeholder Process for Salmon Recovery and Scenario Mapping onto Stability Landscapes.” Co-author: Gregory Hill. Environments 11, 120. June, 2024.
Simon Aihiokhai, Theology, published “COVID-19 Pandemic: A Moment of Grace for Interfaith Encounters in Africa.” Catholic Theology and Ethics in World Church-Africa. Global Health Crisis and Ethical Leadership in Africa: Beyond the Covid-19. Edited by Toussaint M. Kafarhire, S.J. and Odomaro Mubangizi, S.J. Pp. 235 – 258. Paulines Publications Africa. March, 2024. A complete list of Aihiokhai’s scholarly activity can be viewed here.