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Melissa Peterson

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MUP, Portland State University

About

Melissa has worked in the affordable housing industry, helping development teams integrate sustainable design strategies into housing projects. She has managed the development and implementation of green design standards in the Pacific Northwest and for adoption nationally. She has taught field botany and research methods to university students in Australia, worked with watershed and community groups in Central America, and developed GIS publications and presentations on socio-economic and population trends in Oregon.

  • LEED Accredited Professional and an Earth Advantage Sustainable Homes Professional
  • Served on the board of directors for Oregon Outreach, Inc. and the Cascadia Green Building Council
  • Teaches SUS 561 (Urban Planning Fundamentals); SUS 562 (Sustainable Community Development); and SUS 525 (Research & Quantitative Methods)

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Tabitha Jensen Named Executive Director of Teen Feed

Tabitha Jensen, MBA and interdisciplinary studies alum, was named executive director of Seattle's Teen Feed in May 2013.

Faculty Receive Innovation Grants

Marylhurst faculty received "excellence and innovation" grants supporting work in business, interior design, art, sustainability and music therapy.

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May 21, 2013

FORGE Business Education Luncheon Series

Selling Strategies for a Recovering Economy. Jeff Schneider of Sandler Training shares the secrets of the Sandler Selling System that have transfor...

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June 06, 2013

Business Programs Information Session

Meet faculty and advisers from the School of Business in a small group setting and learn about our accredited programs for working adults. We offe...

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June 13, 2013 – June 14, 2013

Hooding Ceremonies: Master's Degree Candidates

The Hooding Ceremony provides a special focus on advanced degree candidates and their accomplishments. Thursday, June 13 - MA: Teaching, Master of...

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