Planning Team
Special Thank You
SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
The following individuals are recognized for their extraordinary assistance and counsel in planning for the 2012 symposium.
Loren J. Anderson, President, Pacific Lutheran University
Joel E. Baker, Port of Tacoma Chair, Environmental Sciences, University of Washington Tacoma
Cameron D. Bennett, Dean School of Arts and Communication, Pacific Lutheran University
Board of Directors, The Thor Heyerdahl Institute, Knut Phil, Chair
Beate Bjørge, Master of Management, Thor Heyerdahl Institute
Jeffrey A. Clapp, Theater Department, Pacific Lutheran University
Deirdre McGoldrick, Provost’s Office, Pacific Lutheran University
Teri Tingvall Moore, Executive Director, Development Office, Pacific Lutheran University
David P. Robbins, Chair, Department of Music, Pacific Lutheran University
Geoffrey M. Smythe, Environmental Services, City of Tacoma
Bill Stafford, Past President, Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle
Steven P. Starkovich, Provost, Pacific Lutheran University
Robert M. Wells, Communications Department, Pacific Lutheran University
George Weyerhaeuser
FACULTY STAFF CONSULTING COMMITTEE
Charles Bergman, English Department
Chrissy Cooley, Sustainability Coordinator
Peter Davis, Geosciences Department
Jacob Egge, Biology Department
Peter Grosvenor, Political Science Department
Rose McKenney, Environmental Studies Department
Kevin O’Brien, Religion Department
Ksenija Simic-Muller, Mathematics Department
Nicole Sheer, Residence Life
Sheri Tonn, Finance and Operations
THE PLANNING TEAM
Chris Albert, Content Development Specialist, University Communications
Toby Beal, Director of Web Development, University Communications
Greg Brewis, Executive Director, University Communications
Barbara Clements, Director of Content Development, University Communications
Emily Dooley, Program Coordinator, Development
Briana Frenchmore ’13, Sojourner Advocate, Wang Center
Janet Groehren, Senior Associate to the Vice President, Development
Lauralee Hagen, Executive Director, Alumni and Constituent Relations
Kirk Isakson, Director, Multimedia Services
Emily Isensee, Executive Associate to the President, President’s Office
Sumerlin Larsen, Associate Director, Alumni and Constituent Relations
Kristen Lee, Sojourner Advocate, Class of 2012
Erin McGinnis, Director, Dining and Culinary Services
Becca Nichols ’13, Sustainability Technician
Ginger Peck, Director, Auxiliary Services
Laura Polcyn, Associate Dean, Graduate Studies and Special Academic Programs, Office of the Provost
Cyndi Ris, Event Services Manager, Conferences and Events
Amy Robbins, Coordinator, Multimedia Services
Simon Sung, Art Director, University Communications
Vicky Winters, Director of Administration, President’s Office
Susan Young, Director, Scandinavian Culture Center
WANG CENTER FOR GLOBAL AND COMMUNITY ENGAGED EDUCATION
Neal Sobania, Executive Director
Patricia Bieber, Business and Records Coordinator
Pam Deacon-Joyner, India Consultant
Carmen Eyssautier, Study Away Advisor and Assessment Coordinator
Megan Grover, Manager, Short-Term Study Away Programs
Allyson Lindsley, Senior Administrative Assistant & Immigration Specialist
Tanya Ulsted, Manager, Gateway and Long-term Study Away Programs