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Jonathan M. Rizzardi Visiting Assistant Professor of Education They/Them Phone: 301-788-8270 Email: rizzardi@plu.edu Professional Biography Education Ph.D., Theatre History and Performance Studies, University of Washington, ABD M.A.T., Secondary English & Theatre, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, 2013 B.A., English, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, 2012 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Theatre History and Performance Studies Arts Integration & Arts Education Gender, Sexuality, and Race Studies

Heather Mathews Chair & Associate Professor of Art History Phone: 253-535-7574 Email: hmathews@plu.edu Office Location: Ingram Hall - 110 Website: https://tinyurl.com/mu26jt7z Professional Biography Additional Titles/Roles Chair of Communication, Media & Design Arts, Associate Professor of Art History University Gallery Coordinator Education Ph.D., Art History, University of Texas, Austin, 2006 M.A., University of Texas, Austin, 1997 B.A., Art History and German, Hood College, Frederick, MD

Robert Marshall Wells Professor Emeritus Website: https://www.robertmarshallwells.com Professional Biography Additional Titles/Roles Term of Service: 2003-2023 Education M.B.A., Foster School of Business, University of Washington Seattle, 2021 Certificate in Documentary Arts, Emphasis in documentary film, Duke University, 2013 Ph.D., American Studies, University of Maryland-College Park, 2005 M.A., Liberal Studies –with emphases in Social and Public Policy, Georgetown University, Washington

Taylor Cox Visiting Instructor of Art & Design she/her/hers Phone: 253-535-7325 Email: coxta@plu.edu Office Location: Ingram Hall - 120 Website: https://www.coxswainpress.com/ Professional Education Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Pacific Lutheran University Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Focus in Letterpress Printing and Printmaking

Megan Benton English Department Status:Emeritus Professional Biography Education Ed.S., University of Alabama, 1984 M.A., College of William and Mary, 1981 B.A., Pacific Lutheran University, 1976 Books Illuminating Letters: Typography and Literary Interpretation co-authored with Paul C. Gutjahr (University of Massachusetts Press 2001) : View Book Beauty and the Book: Fine Editions and Cultural Distinction in America (Yale University Press 2000) : View Book Biography Former director of the

Marnie Ritchie Assistant Professor of Communication she/her Phone: 253-535-7093 Email: ritchiem@plu.edu Office Location:Ingram Hall - Room 129 Website: https://www.mmritchie.com/ Professional Biography Education Ph.D., Communication Studies, University of Texas, 2018 M.A., Communication and Rhetorical Studies, Syracuse University, 2013 B.A., Philosophy, University of Vermont, 2011 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Rhetorical Theory and Criticism Critical/Cultural Studies Affect Theory Media

Justin Eckstein Associate Professor of Communication Phone: 253-535-8175 Email: justin.eckstein@plu.edu Office Location: Ingram Hall - 131 Website: https://plu.academia.edu/JustinEckstein Curriculum Vitae: View my CV Professional Biography Video Education Ph.D., Rhetoric and Communication Ethics, University of Denver, 2013 M.A., University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2009 B.A., University of Denver, 2007 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Cultural Studies Argumentation Sound Studies Books Cookery: On

Amy Young Professor of Communication she/her/hers Phone: 253-536-5165 Email: youngam@plu.edu Professional Biography Personal Additional Titles/Roles Chair of Faculty Education Ph.D., Rhetoric, University of Texas, 2007 M.A., Communication Studies, University of Texas, Austin, 2003 B.A., Communication Studies, Vanderbilt University Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Public Relations Books Teacher, Scholar, Mother: (Re)Envisioning Motherhood in the Academy (Lexington Books 2015) Prophets, Gurus, and

Cathy Kim Associate Professor of Education Phone: 253-535-7775 Email: kimck@plu.edu Office Location: Hauge Administration Building - 121 Status:On Sabbatical Professional Biography Education Ph.D., Curriculum & Instruction: Technology Integration & Learning Sciences , University of Washington, 2017 M.A.T., University of Puget Sound, 1996 B.S., Western Washington University, 1995 Washington State Continuing Teaching Certification, since 1996 National Board Certification, since 2002 Elluminate

Michael Stasinos Professor Emeritus Website: http://michaelstasinos.com Professional Biography Additional Titles/Roles Term of Service: 2003-2022 Education M.F.A (Cum Laude), New York Academy of Art, 1996 Savannah College of Art & Design, 1993 B.S., Southern Utah University, 1991 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Painting Accolades 2008 Wang Center Travel Grant, Pacific Lutheran University 2001 Art Department Travel Grant, Eastern Illinois University 2001 1st Place, All Nude, All The Time, Eugene