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relativity, cosmology and classical field theory. His previous degrees were a master’s degree in educational policy and management with an emphasis in higher education administration from the University of Oregon, and a bachelor’s degree in atmospheric sciences with an emphasis in atmospheric chemistry from Oregon State University. Now in retirement, he continues to pursue his academic interests in mathematical physics, and has recently authored a textbook on the subject (The Structures of Mathematical

Lorena Sprecher Clinical Instructor of Nursing Email: sprechl@plu.edu Biography Biography Lorena Sprecher, an Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner, currently serves as adjunct faculty, guiding students in the N308 lab. Her diverse career journey began with a four-year tenure in an Adult ICU, which laid the foundation for her nursing expertise. Driven by her passion for healthcare, she decided to pursue a Master of Science in Nursing, ultimately becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner. Her career then led

Neal Sobania Professor of History, Emeritus Email: sobania@plu.edu Professional Biography Education Ph.D., University of London (School of Oriental and African Studies), 1980 M.A., Ohio University, 1973 B.A., Hope College, 1968 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise African History with a particular focus on Ethiopia Eastern and Southern Africa Visual Culture Museum Studies The use of photographs as historical documents Books Painting Ethiopia: The Life and Work of Qes Adamu Tesfaw By Raymond Silverman

and Jazz Studies Brazilian Music Responsibilities Conducts University Jazz Ensemble, teaches jazz classes. Selected Publications See website for a complete list of original compositions Accolades Outstanding New Instrumental Composition Award: "Baião Moderno," International Society of Jazz Composers and Arrangers (2017) Winner composition: "For the Rise of a New Day," Jazz Education Network Young Composer Showcase (2017) Winner composition: "April Song," National Band Association Jazz Composition

departments at Brown University, Adams State University, and Endicott College. He additionally has corporate experience at the Nike World Headquarters working in their golf and SPARQ divisions in customer relations and events. With a passion for student development, Thompson has used his Nike experience to creatively market and unite the campus community through recreational programming and events. Thompson earned a bachelor of science degree in sports management from Endicott College in 2007 and was a

and Doctoral degrees in percussion performance from the University of Washington School of Music in Seattle, where she was awarded the coveted Boeing Scholarship, among other honors. She is a sought-after performer in many styles of music, working with groups ranging from classical music (such as the Seattle Modern Orchestra) to Mexican banda music to steel band and West African drumming. She performs with Diego Coy Musica Colombiana, Pan Duo, and many other groups, and is a founding member of the

Mara Finkelstein Lecturer - Cello Phone: 253-535-7602 Email: finkelm@plu.edu Biography Biography Mara Finkelstein studied cello at the Gnessin College of Music and the Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Moscow before coming to the U.S. in 1989. Ms. Finkelstein was Principal Cellist of the Moscow Symphony Orchestra and the only woman in the all men orchestra. She toured in Europe as a member of the New European Strings, and recently played with that group in a series of virtual recordings during the

, 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

Expertise Health Care Health Care and Homelessness Mental Health in Adult Populations Substance Use in Adult Populations Health Care Social Work From A Global Perspective Selected Publications Homeless and Hospitalized: A Case Study of Intervention to Support Collaborative Behavior and Safety (2024) The Experiences of Hospital Social Workers Who Care for Homeless Patients: A Phenomenological Study (2022) Books Navigating Human Service Organizations: Essential Information for Thriving and Surviving in

Fleda Brown Poetry, Nonfiction Website: http://fledabrown.com/ Biography Biography Fleda Brown has published nine collections of poems.  The Woods Are On Fire: New & Selected Poems was published in 2017 by the University of Nebraska Press.  The book is in the Ted Kooser Contemporary Poetry Series.  Her work has twice appeared in The Best American Poetry and has won a Pushcart Prize, the Felix Pollak Prize, the Philip Levine Prize, and the Great Lakes Colleges New Writer’s Award, and has twice