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, 1912-2002.  He has co-edited three books in as many genres, most recently (with Warren Slesinger) Spreading the Word: Editors on Poetry (The Bench Press, 2001).  He has worked as a literary editor for nearly 35 years, first with The Devil’s Millhopper from 1976-1983, and since then with The Georgia Review, where he currently serves as editor.  He lives in Athens, Georgia and serves as Editor-in-Residence in the Rainier Writing Workshop. Editor in Residence. Mentor. Workshops and classes in

Lace Smith Associate Vice President Phone: 253-535-7436 Email: smithla@plu.edu Status:Working Hybrid Professional Biography Education M.B.A., Business, Pacific Lutheran University - School of Business B.A., Studio Art, University of Puget Sound Biography As Associate Vice President of Marketing & Communications, Lace M. Smith leads the MarCom department. Smith’s teams include the design group, content development, web design, and customer service. Smith is responsible for developing and

) Accolades Who's Who in America, 2010, 2015 K. T. Tang Excellence Award for Research, 2007 PLU Faculty Excellence Award for Outstanding Achievements in Teaching, Scholarship, and Service - 1993 Burlington Northern Faculty Excellence Award, 1993 Phi Beta Kappa, 1975 Biography The Reverend Doctor Douglas E. Oakman Professor of Religion, New Testament Douglas E. Oakman is Professor of Religion at Pacific Lutheran University where he has served on the faculty since 1988. Prior to that he taught at Santa

Sue Loiland Advancement Officer Phone: 253-535-8421 Email: loiland@plu.edu Professional Education B.A., University of Washington, Tacoma Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Fundraising Gift Planning Responsibilities Sue began her career at Pacific Lutheran University in 2015. With more than 15 years of fundraising experience, she is responsible for raising financial support for PLU in the form of current and deferred gifts in alignment with PLU’s mission. While Sue is happy to help donors support

Dr. Eva Frey Dean of Students / Associate Vice President for Wellbeing Services and Resources Phone: 253-535-7159 Email: eva.frey@plu.edu Office Location:Dean of Students Office Employed: 20 Years Professional Biography Education Ed.D., Educational Leadership, Seattle University, 2011 M.Ed., Multicultural Education, University of Washington, 1997 B.A.E. , Secondary Education, Pacific Lutheran University, 1995 Responsibilities Overseeing the Student Conduct process of the University. Serving as

Dr. Eva Frey Associate Vice President for Wellbeing Services and Resources / Dean of Students Phone: 253-535-7159 Email: eva.frey@plu.edu Office Location: Dean of Students Office Professional Biography Education Ed.D., Educational Leadership, , Seattle University, 2011 M.Ed., Multicultural Education, University of Washington, 1997 B.A.E., Secondary Education, Pacific Lutheran University, 1995 Responsibilities Overseeing the Student Conduct process of the University. Serving as University

is best known for his research in Egypt including excavations in the Valley of the Kings. He has led many expeditions and is the author of nine books and numerous scientific and popular articles on archaeological subjects. For several years, Ryan worked closely with world-renowned Norwegian explorer, archaeologist and writer, the late Thor Heyerdahl, whose open-minded approach to the topic of early human use of the ocean was a hallmark of his remarkable research. Ryan is also a Research Associate

Sarah Seder Resident Assistant Professor of Dance she/her Phone: 253-535-7359 Email: sseder@plu.edu Office Location:Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts - Room 129 Status:Part-time Professional Biography Education M.F.A., Dance, Smith College B.A., Dance, Psychology, Bard College Biography Sarah Seder is the Resident Assistant Professor of Dance at PLU. Previously, she taught dance at Smith College (MA), Mount Holyoke College (MA). She co-founded and co-directed Seattle-based

working in higher education, Zach managed political campaigns, served as director of marketing for The Grand Cinema and Tacoma Film Festival, worked as an aide in the Washington State Senate, and was a freelance writer for the Weekly Volcano, Tacoma Weekly, South Sound Magazine, Anchorage Daily News and others.

Matt Young Fiction, Nonfiction Biography Biography Matt Young  is the author of the memoir, Eat the Apple (Bloomsbury, 2018), and the novel, End of Active Service (Bloomsbury, 2024). His stories and essays have appeared in TIME, Granta, Tin House, Catapult, and The Cincinnati Review among other publications. He is the recipient of fellowships from Words After War and The Carey Institute for Global Good, and teaches composition, literature, and creative writing at Centralia College in Washington