Dean's Office Staff Bios
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Bruce L. Christensen
Interim Dean 801-863-7359 GT 605a MS: 285 Bruce.Christensen@uvu.edu |
Recently retired as President of KSL & Senior Vice President of Bonneville International, Bruce is former president of PBS. In addition to the UVU School of the Arts Board, Bruce currently serves on the Utah Symphony/Opera Executive Committee, Utah Shakespearean Festival Board of Governors, and Envision Utah- Coalition for Utah’s Future Executive Committee. Bruce and his wife, Barbara, live in Orem and St. George. |
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Abraham Teng
Interim Associate Dean 801-863-6201 GT 605b MS: 285 Ateng@uvu.edu |
Originally from Taiwan, Abraham and his wife, Kathy, came to the United States to continue his graduate studies. After receiving his degree in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young University, Abraham worked for national companies such as Motorola and Flowserve. Before joining UVU in 2002, Abraham was the Vice President for Software Development at Authorize.net, a Utah Valley company specializing in credit card processing. While at UVU, Abraham has served as Department Chair of the Computer and Networking Sciences Department and an Associate Dean for the College of Technology and Computing. Abraham and his wife live in Orem and have four children and two grandchildren.
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Barbara Hammond
Assistant Dean Advancement 801-863-6246 GT 604 MS: 285 hammonba@uvu.edu |
Barbara has over 20 years experience in higher education, including five years as an Adjunct Professor of Communication at both BYU and UVU. As Assistant Dean for the School of the Arts, Barbara manages Development and Marketing and oversees the School's Advisory Board, made up of community volunteers. Barbara's husband, Scott, is an Associate Professor and Department Chair of Business Management at UVU. They live in Provo and have five children and one grandchild. |
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E. Linda Moore
Assistant to Dean Finance & Operations 801-863-6827 GT 603 MS: 285 mooreel@uvu.edu |
Linda has enjoyed working at UVU since 2002 but began her business career many years ago as an Income Tax Officer for Her Majesty’s Inspector of Taxes in her home city of Liverpool, England. After more than a decade working as a Civil Servant for the British Government she came to Utah in 1981. She tried banking, beginning in Human Resources followed by the Trust Department, at the same time surviving multiple corporate take-over’s, at Tracy Collins/Moore Financial/Continental Bank. Linda then moved on to experience live theatre at Hale Center Theater as the Box Office Manager and then Deseret Star Playhouse as the General Manger and Associate Producer. Once arriving in this academic setting and realizing her British qualifications and credentials did not transfer across the Atlantic, Linda began to take classes during the evenings and weekends. She graduated with an Associate Degree in 2007, and will complete her Bachelor Degree in Spring 2010, and is already researching graduate possibilities. |
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Paula Nye
Administrative Support IV 801-863-6820 GT 605 MS: 285 nyepa@uvu.edu |
Recently transferred from Academic Affairs, Paula is a new member of the School of the Arts team. She has worked for the University for five years helping with curriculum, academic class scheduling, and accreditation. Paula is excited to be working with this great school, the excellent faculty, and staff. She is married to Russell, has four children, and five grandchildren. |
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Phil Ahyou
Area Technician Lab Manager 801-863-6900 GT 538c MS: 168 Phil.Ahyou@uvu.edu |
BIO Coming Soon! |
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Kimber Marquiss
Administrative Assistant I 801-863-6739 GT 605 MS: 285 marquiki@uvu.edu |
Kim "Kimber" Marquiss came to Utah to attend Brigham Young University. Early in her education she met her husband, Jay, and soon after received her "MRS." degree. Kim's first job was being a car-hop at an A&W restaurant. YES, she wore roller skates! Much later Kim worked as a Registered Residential Appraiser for Marquiss Appraisal Services, of which she was also office manager and is still part-owner. In 2002, Kimber started working at UVU in the Facilities Department as an Administrative Support. There is a story behind the nickname, just ask and she'll share! She loved her work but had to take a break and stay home to help with an ill relative. Kimber couldn't stay away from UVU too long and is currently working part-time as an Administrative Support in the Dean's Office for the School of the Arts. Kim has three children and 4+ grandchildren. She enjoys scuba diving, gardening, quilting, crafts, and spending time with her family, especially when it involves the grandchildren.
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Jenny Ostraff
Performance and PR Coordinator 801-863-6737 GT 605 MS: 285 jenny.ostraff@uvu.edu |
Jenny is a graduate of BYU with a BFA Degree in Studio Art. A native of Provo, she enjoys the outdoors, making art, baking and spending time with her family. As the newest member of the School of the Arts team, she is excited to get to know everyone and to have new experiences. |
