Class Notes

Profiles see more at uoalumni.com

Creating housing solutions through sustainable mass timber

Creating housing solutions through sustainable mass timber

Date: 1/14/2025
Mark Fretz, MArch, ’13 (architecture), is working to solve Oregon’s housing crisis through sustainable solutions.

Eugene's new mayor has strong UO ties

Eugene's new mayor has strong UO ties

Date: 1/14/2025
Learn more about Kaarin Knudson's experience at Oregon, how she thrived as a student-athlete, and her journey to civic leadership.

UO alumni and friend authors to add to your 2025 reading list

UO alumni and friend authors to add to your 2025 reading list

Date: 1/14/2025
Discover eight books written by UO alumni to kick off a new year of reading.

Class Notes see more at uoalumni.com

Namika Sagara

BS ’02, MS ’09 (psychology), PhD ’09 (marketing), a behavioral economics consultant, assumed office as executive officer/chief behavioral officer for Tokyo-based GA Technologies.

Sravya Tadepalli
BS ’19 (Clark Honors College, journalism, political science), was featured in American Theatre magazine as an emerging critic who has found outlets for publishing work despite contraction in the field.
Alexis Lee
BS ’00 (business administration), former marketing operations manager for the Portland Trail Blazers and Moda Center, became president of business operations for the Portland Thorns of the NWSL.

In Memoriam see more at uoalumni.com

In Memoriam: Thomas Munkres (1943-2024)

Date: 11/7/2024
Thomas Munkres, BS ’81, had long-lasting ties with the University of Oregon, studying advanced mathematics, working in the Registrar’s Office, and earning a degree in Computer Science. He worked as an Information Technology Specialist at Oregon Judicial Department, Lane County, was an advocate for alternate transportation, a runner, bicyclist, and a walker. Fond memories of his kind nature and gentle humor will endure.

In Memoriam: Peter Buxtun (1939–2024)

Date: 9/23/2024
Peter Buxtun, BA ’59, was a former venereal disease investigator with the Public Health Service who exposed and helped end the Tuskegee syphilis study.

In Memoriam: Betty Miller Simonds (1933–2024)

Date: 7/29/2024
Betty Miller Simonds, BS '55, was proud to be an Oregon Duck, especially being a woman graduating from college in 1955. She was a member of the Tri Delta sorority and made many friends there. Betty was a lifetime Oregon Duck football fan, in their good or bad years!