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Women in History Spotlight

Alice Deck

Alice Deck, nominated by a faculty mentee, joined the English department’s faculty in the 1980s and later became affiliated with the African American Studies program. She retired in 2011. As a teacher, Alice was a source of support for numerous students within and beyond her departmental affiliations. Alice was a sounding board, research advocate, phenomenal mentor, and essential stakeholder in the lives of countless students. She demonstrated a love, respect, and appreciation for everyone, and despite limited external recognition, Alice dedicated her working life to support students, faculty...
Lauren Toby
Alumni Spotlight

Lauren Tobey

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Alumnna GRID Minor, 2002 Master's in Human Nutrition, 2005 Current Position Professor of Practice, Statewide Nutrition Coordinator, Oregon State University Extension Service What is the focus of your current work and/or subject of your current research? Increasing fruit and vegetable consumption amongst limited income Oregon moms and their families through a social marketing campaign, Food Hero. Focusing on change at the individual and family level but also in policies, systems and environments. How has...