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Bruce Kadden Senior Lecturer in Judaism Phone: 253-535-7243 Email: kaddenbj@plu.edu Office Location: Hauge Administration Building - 220-J Professional Biography Education Rabbinic Ordination, Hebrew Union College, 1981 M.A., Hebrew Letters, Hebrew Union College, 1979 B.A., Religious Studies with Honors in Humanities, Stanford University, 1976 Books Teaching Mitzvot: Concepts, Values and Activities co-authored with Barbara Binder Kadden (A.R.E. Publishing, Inc. 2003) : View Book Teaching Jewish

harpsichord lessons as an undergraduate student. He is the inaugural Paul Fritts Endowed Chair in Organ Studies and Performance at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA. At PLU, he teaches a variety of courses in addition to primary and secondary organ study; he also serves as University Organist and accompanies the Choral Union. Previous appointments include Artist Faculty in Organ at the University of Southern Maine and lecturer positions at UC San Diego. From 2023-24, he served as faculty

Paul Ingram Professor Emeritus Email: poingram@plu.edu Professional Education Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University, 1968 Th.M., Claremont School of Theology, 1964 B.A., Chapman University, 1961 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise History of Religions Buddhist-Christian Dialogue Religious Dialogue with the Natural Sciences Process Theology Books Living without a Why Mysticism, Pluralism, and the Way of Grace foreword by Marit Trelstad (Cascade Books 2014) : View Book Passing Over and Returning A

Bridget Yaden Associate Provost for Undergraduate Programs she/her/hers Phone: 253-535-7283 Email: byaden@plu.edu Office Location: Hauge Administration Building - 103 Professional Biography Additional Titles/Roles Professor of Hispanic and Latino Studies Co-Director of the Parkland Literacy Center Director of Language Resource Center Interim Chair, Department of Philosophy Board Chair, Confucius Institute of Washington Education Ph.D., Romance Linguistics, University of Washington, 2003 M.A

Dr. Jes Takla Assistant Vice President for Student Life Strategic Initiatives and Assessment she/they Phone: 253-535-7597 Email: jes.takla@plu.edu Office Location: Anderson University Center - 157 Professional Education Doctor of Philosophy, Higher Education, Azusa Pacific University, 2023 Master of Arts, College Student Personnel, Bowling Green State University, 2008 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Photography & Fiber Material Studies, School of the Art Institute Chicago, 2006 Responsibilities Student

David Kidd, MSN-Ed., BSN, CNE, CCRN, CMC, NPD-BC Instructor of Nursing Email: kidddj@plu.edu Professional Biography Education MSN, Nursing Education, Grand Canyon University BSN, Nursing, Pacific Lutheran University AA, Pre-Nursing, General Studies , Pierce College Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Critical Care Nursing Professional Development Critical Thinking Accolades LifeSaver Award Life Center Northwest Biography I am passionate about finding what motivates someone. When you can tap into

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and adjunct professor with universities across the United States and in Europe. Mr. Pass has worked as a volunteer coach with children in various Department of Defense Youth organizations.  Additionally, he works with Veterans in the Pacific Northwest as they transition to civilian careers. Mr. Pass continued his education with a Master of Arts in Social Science & Middle Eastern Studies from PLU as well as an MBA also from Pacific Lutheran University.  He has additional graduate work in Education

and adjunct professor with universities across the United States and in Europe. Mr. Pass has worked as a volunteer coach with children in various Department of Defense Youth organizations.  Additionally, he works with Veterans in the Pacific Northwest as they transition to civilian careers. Mr. Pass continued his education with a Master of Arts in Social Science & Middle Eastern Studies from PLU as well as an MBA also from Pacific Lutheran University.  He has additional graduate work in Education

Expertise Developmental Psychology Cognitive Psychology Psychology of Gender Language Acquisition Research Projects Storytime Studies, Current Colgate University, Hamilton, NY Principal Investigator | Investigating which facial features signal gender to children ages 4-7. Investigating the effects of stereotyped stories on children’s cognitive abilities and motivation. Male Default Study, 2021-2022 Colgate University, Hamilton, NY Principal Investigator | Survey based study, in data collection process