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Category Archives: Arts
Q and A – SEEDS alum Dean Schmeltz ’14
Ever wonder about life after Reed? We chatted with former linguistics major and SEEDS Intern, Dean Schmeltz ‘14. For SEEDS Dean coordinated an on-campus tutoring program in partnership with the nonprofit Friends of the Children. After graduation he served for a year … finish reading Q and A – SEEDS alum Dean Schmeltz ’14
Posted in alumni, AmeriCorps, Arts, Education, Environment, life beyond Reed, SEEDSalum
Tagged alumni, americorps, beyond Reed, Education, portland, SEEDS intern
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Julie Maxfield, Director of Academic Support Services
Maxfield participated in Partnerships for Student Achievement through AmeriCorps. From 2002-2004, Maxfield served at an “at-risk” high-school in Beaverton as a tutor and mentor, and the subsequent year she was hired as one of their Special Education Instructional Aides. During … finish reading Julie Maxfield, Director of Academic Support Services
Crystal Williams, Dean for Institutional Diversity, Assistant Professor of Creative Writing
Williams is an Assistant Professor of Creative Writing, an established poet, and Reed’s first Dean for Institutional Diversity. As Dean, Williams evaluates the current state of diversity at Reed and works in conjunction with a variety of other departments at … finish reading Crystal Williams, Dean for Institutional Diversity, Assistant Professor of Creative Writing
Posted in Arts, Social Justice
Tagged faculty, poetry, staff
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Lillian Karabaic, Economics, Class of 2013
In the summer of 2011, Karabaic received the Ducey Internship Program award to intern with Willamette Pedestrian Coalition, an organization dedicated to promoting walking by creating safe pedestrian environments throughout Portland. Karabaic now works for various organizations including: p:ear, Independent … finish reading Lillian Karabaic, Economics, Class of 2013
Posted in Arts, Cycling
Tagged americorps, portland
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Julie Kern Smith, Assistant Director of Career Services
Kern Smith is a founding board member for Ko-Falen Cultural Center with her artist husband, Arvie Smith, and as the long-imagined project of close friend and Malian artist, Baba Wagué Diakité and his artist wife Ronna Neuenschwander. In Bambara (the … finish reading Julie Kern Smith, Assistant Director of Career Services
Posted in Arts, Education, International Development
Tagged africa, staff
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Mary Emily O’Hara, Art History, Class of 2012
O’Hara is a non-traditional student whose pre-Reed activities included working as a journalist and union organizer as well as helping found Spread Magazine, a magazine about the sex industry that engages sex workers to write from their own experience. Her … finish reading Mary Emily O’Hara, Art History, Class of 2012
Posted in Arts, LGBTQ, Sex Workers Rights, Women's Empowerment
Tagged film, new york, portland
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Lauren Banister, Linguistics, Class of 2010
Banister is the Volunteer Supervisor at CoachArt, which provides free lessons in the arts and athletics to children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses and to their siblings. “I’m passionate about making art and creative expression accessible to everyone, and I’ve … finish reading Lauren Banister, Linguistics, Class of 2010
Posted in Arts
Tagged alumni, california
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Jeff Wright, Development Officer
Wright has served as a board member of Oregon Health & Science University‘s Neuropsychiatric Institute, Pacific Northwest College of Art Alumni & Friends, the Hollywood Farmer’s Market and Live Wire! Radio. He particularly enjoyed his involvement with Live Wire!, which … finish reading Jeff Wright, Development Officer
Ellie Angelova, Economics, Class of 2009
Angelova manages development activities of World Pulse, an action media network and magazine that is based in Portland but powered by women from over 190 countries. While at Reed, Angelova was actively involved with the International Students Advisory Board and co-founded InterConnect, a peer-mentoring … finish reading Ellie Angelova, Economics, Class of 2009
Posted in Arts, International Development, Women's Empowerment
Tagged media, portland
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Chiara Packard, Undecided, Class of 2014
In the summer of 2011, Packard interned for Bay Kids in San Francisco, an organization that practices art therapy in hospitals. Packard also worked for Emergent Art Space, which encourages cross cultural communication through art by creating an online gallery. … finish reading Chiara Packard, Undecided, Class of 2014
Posted in Arts, International Development
Tagged ecuador service project, san francisco
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