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Embodied & Trauma Informed Instruction Selected Articles Rizzardi, Jonathan M. "The Andreia of Grieving: Rehearsing Heroic Grief on the Ancient Athenian Stage.” ." New England Theatre Journal 33 2022: no 1. Rizzardi, Jonathan M. "Student As Citizen: A Raisin in the Sun and the 20th Century Interdependence of Education Reform and Black Performance." In Emergence of Difference and Diversity in US and World Theatre, 1950s-1970s–Albee and his Contemporaries, edited by David A. Crespy and Les Gray. New York

Daniel Pass, MBA Email: passda@plu.edu Biography Biography Following graduation from Washington State University with a BA in International Relations-Political Science, Mr. Pass served for twenty years as an Army Intelligence Officer with multiple assignments in the United States plus tours overseas to Europe, Asia, South America and the Middle East.  His has combat tours in Iraq for Desert Shield/Desert Storm in Southwest Asia, and in Somalia.  Specific assignments included multiple Commands

Ryan Wagner Lecturer - Trombone Phone: 253-535-7602 Email: rew@plu.edu Professional Biography Education M.M., Trombone Performance, University of Washington B.M.E., Pacific Lutheran University Biography Ryan Wagner graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with a Bachelor’s of Music Education and the University of Washington with a Master’s of Trombone Performance. He is an active performer and educator throughout Washington state with extensive performance experience in classical, jazz, and

-Davis comes to us from the University of the Pacific, where she most recently served as Dean of Students in the Division of Student Life.  In her 15-year career at the University of the Pacific, she has served as Associate Professor in the Benerd School of Education; Interim Vice President for Student Life; Assistant and Associate Vice President for Student Life; and as Associate Director of the Career Resource Center. Dr. Royce-Davis earned a Certificate in Student Affairs Law & Policy from NASPA

Lise Mba Ekani Assistant Professor of French & Francophone Studies and Global Studies Phone: 253-535-8340 Email: lekani@plu.edu Office Location: Hauge Administration Building - 201-B Curriculum Vitae: View my CV Professional Biography Education Ph.D., French Literature, Louisiana State University, 2018 M.A., French Literature, University of Oregon, 2011 Biography Dr. Lise Ekani holds a joint appointment in the French & Francophone Studies program and Global Studies. She is known for her

Daniel Lee Vice President of University Relations Phone: 253-535-8111 Email: daniel.lee@plu.edu Professional Biography Education Masters, Divinity, Luther Seminary B.A., Communication, Concordia Responsibilities Daniel reports to the President of the University and works closely with the Board of Regents. As Vice President for the University Relations Division, he is responsible for creating and implementing a unified and comprehensive plan to advance PLU’s mission. Working with a team of about

., University of Idaho, 1989 Responsibilities Music education courses, student teaching and practicum supervision and conductor of University Concert Band Accolades 2014 WMEA / WIAA Music Educator of the Year Director of the 2017 WMEA Junior All-State “Rainier” Band Published in the GIA Series Teaching Music Through Performance in Band, Volume 11 Biography Ron Gerhardstein is the Interim Director of Bands and Associate Professor of Music Education at Pacific Lutheran University. Dr. Gerhardstein has enjoyed

Paul Evans Lecturer - Tuba Phone: 253-535-7602 Email: evansmp@plu.edu Office Hours: (On Campus) Mon - Fri: By Appointment Professional Biography Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Tuba Responsibilities Applied Tuba Lessons, member of The Lyric Brass Quintet Biography Paul Evans is the Principal Tuba of the Tacoma Symphony Orchestra and Lecturer of Tuba at Pacific Lutheran University.  An active performer in the Pacific Northwest, Paul also performs with the Northwest Sinfonietta, Bellevue

Oliver de la Paz Poetry Biography Biography Oliver de la Paz is author and editor of several books and serves as the Poet Laureate of Worcester, MA. His latest collection of poetry, The Diaspora Sonnets, was published by Liveright Press (2023). It was a winner of the 2023 New England Book Award and was longlisted for the 2023 National Book Award. A founding member of Kundiman, he teaches at the College of the Holy Cross and in the Low-Residency MFA Program at PLU.   Mentor.  Workshops and

Substance Abuse Counseling: University of Utah Graduate School of Social Work Books Human Behavior in the Social Environment: Perspectives on Development and the Life Course (6th Ed.) (NY: Routledge 2022) : View Book Aging in the Social Environment (Oxford University Press 2022) : View Book Photovoice in Social Work (Oxford University Press 2022) Biography Anissa T. Rogers, PhD, MA, MSW, LCSW received her PhD, MSW, and Gerontology Certificate at the University of Utah; MA in Counseling Psychology at