Dr. Marco Behrmann

President of the OAA

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Brief Bio:

¨ Psychologist, Management Trainer, Coach, and Consultant

¨ Hobbies: Pacific North-West travelling, wedding singer, and rock climbing

¨ Portland State University, Portland (2001-2002)

¨ Universität Mannheim, Germany

¨ Living in Tübingen, Germany

“No experience has influenced my thinking and cultural values more than my exchange year in the country of the early American pioneers. Oregon’s scenery consists of mountains, lakes and rivers. It is peaceful and amazing. I can still feel the spirit of the Pacific Northwest in the U.S.”

Karline Klamp

Vice-President of the OAA

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Brief Bio:

¨ Geographer (focus: urban and regional planning)

¨ Hobbies: traveling, photography, Pilates, fitness

¨ Portland State University, Portland (2008-2009)

¨ Eberhard Karls Universität, Tübingen

¨ Living in Cologne, Germany

“My year in Oregon gave me a wonderful experience which I will never forget. To be integrated in the US culture, meeting people from different countries, experiencing another school system, seeing beautiful landscapes and always knowing: this experience will be mine forever.”

Christoph Neubert

Treasurer

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Brief Bio:

¨ Biologist, MBA student

¨ Hobbies: latin American dancing, hiking, sports

¨ University of Oregon, Eugene (2006-2007; 2008; 2009)

¨ Universität Heidelberg, Germany

¨ Eberhard Karls Universität, Tübingen, Germany

¨ Living in Heidelberg, Germany

“My time in Oregon at the University of Oregon deeply impacted my scientific career. I was trained and mentored in an excellent academic environment with all the support a young scientist could dream of. I was impressed by the open-heartedness of all Oregonians. Due to this welcoming spirit, I felt at home instantly and I could enjoy the rich cultural and natural environment of the east coast. ”

Anna Rigby

Class Reunions & Events

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Brief Bio:

¨ Student: British and North American Cultural Studies

¨ Hobbies: traveling, Pilates, Latin American dance, Gender and Women’s Studies

¨ Portland State University, Portland (2009-2010)

¨ Albert-Ludwigs-Universität, Freiburg

¨ Living in Portland, Oregon

“As a ‘city gal’ I was somewhat worried about how I would handle the wild outdoors of Oregon. Then, I immediately fell in love with the Pacific Nortwest and its stunningly beautiful environment with snow-clad mountains, desert-like sand dunes, remote beaches, and a vibrant urban life. After having lived in Portland, I consider the City of Roses my ‘home away from home’.”

Matthias Hiller

Photography & Website
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Brief Bio:

¨ PhD. Student: Electrical Engineering

¨ Hobbies: photography, choir singing, Taekwondo

¨ Portland State University, Portland (2009-2010)

¨ Universität Ulm, Germany

¨ Living in Munich, Germany

“The year in Oregon was a great opportunity to discover a foreign country and make experiences you cannot make at home. I enjoyed meeting people from all over the world and contributing to such an international environment. Coming back from the States together with a network of friends, spreading out all over Baden-Württemberg again, made this program more than just a one year experience for me.”

Christine Hauk

Baden-Württemberg Students Advisor/Outgoings

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Brief Bio:

¨ Student: Sociology, Education, Human Resources and Organizational Development

¨ Hobbies: Outdoor activities, climbing, reading, travelling

¨ Portland State University, Portland (2010-2011)

¨ Ruprecht-Karls-Universität, Heidelberg

¨ Living in Mannheim, Germany 

“My year in Oregon was the best year of my life. I loved to spent time outside and do all the fun outdoor activities like hiking, rafting, hanging out at the beautiful beach, snowboarding and camping. I was impressed how friendly people are. Oregon will always have a place in my heart.”

Sebastian Bakalski

Oregon Students Advisor/Incomings

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Brief Bio:

¨ Teacher (subjects: English, Politics, Economy, and German as a foreign language in particular for the Baden-Württemberg/Oregon Exchange Program)

¨ Hobbies: Band Jetlagged (Vocals & Guitar), Basketball

¨ Portland State University, Portland (2005-2006)

¨ Eberhard Karls Universität, Tübingen

¨ Living in Frankfurt, Germany

“Oregon has certainly made a lasting impression on me. Snowshoeing and Night-Snowboarding on Mount Hood, hot springs east of Eugene, the one and only Crater Lake near Ashland, break-dance battles, concerts, open galleries and intercultural nights in downtown Portland. I am grateful for all those amazing memories that have inspired me ever since.”

Caroline Krumholz

Networking & Organizations

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Brief Bio:

¨ Business Economist, Marketing and Sales

¨ Hobbies: traveling, hiking, and rock climbing University of Oregon, Eugene (2001-2002)

¨ Universität Mannheim, Germany

¨ Living in Berlin, Germany

“During my year in Oregon, I gained something that was far beyond all my expectations of a foreign year abroad and advancing my studies in an unknown country: I have found friends for life.”

Ulrike Kluge

Public Relations

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Brief Bio:

¨ Architect

¨ Hobbies: hiking, photography, and I am very enthusiastic about traveling

¨ University of Oregon, Eugene (2001-2002)

¨ Technische Universität Stuttgart, Germany

¨ Living in Weingarten, Germany

“Studying in Oregon helped me discover a major lesson of my life: also, by being integrated in the US culture, I became more aware of my own roots.”