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  • Professor of Economics | Department of Economics | petersna@plu.edu | Following his B.A.

    Norris Peterson Professor of Economics Email: petersna@plu.edu Status:Emeritus Professional Biography Education Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1983 B.A., Pacific Lutheran University, 1975 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Teaching Areas: Labor Economics, Mathematical Economics, Game Theory, Microeconomic Theory Research Interests: Economic education, income distribution, forensic economics Biography Following his B.A. degree with honors in Economics and Mathematics from PLU in 1975, Norris

  • Professor Emeritus | Department of Social Work | kellerjg@plu.edu | JoDee Keller is Professor of Social Work at Pacific Lutheran University.

    study from the Pacific Northwest." Cityscape: A Journal of Policy Development and Research Vol. 15 (2), 2013: 29-46. Keller, J. "Confronting stereotypes: Children and families in public housing, in Yeakey, C. C." Living on the boundaries: Urban marginality in national and international contexts, Bingley, UK: Emerald Group Publishing, Ltd 2012: 291-312. Keller, J., Laakso, J., Stevens, C, & Tashiro, C. "The slippery slope of evaluation: Ethics, issues, & methodological challenges using the case study

  • Visiting Assistant Professor of English | Department of English | dks@plu.edu | 253-535-7808

    Philosophy Psychoanalysis Phenomenology Feminist Philosophy Postcolonial Theory Critical Theory South Asian literature and Diaspora

  • Assistant Professor of Nursing | School of Nursing | szhai@plu.edu | 253-535-7649

    Shumenghui Zhai, PhD, MPH Assistant Professor of Nursing Phone: 253-535-7649 Email: szhai@plu.edu Professional Education PhD, Nursing Science , University of Washington MPH, Community and Behavioral Health Science, University of Pittsburgh BSN, Nursing Science , Nanjing Medical University Selected Publications Analysis, evaluation, and reformulation of social cognitive theory: Toward parent-child shared management in sleep health A Comparative Trial of Improving Care for Underserved Asian

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  • Assistant Professor of Communication | Communication, Media & Design Arts | ritchiem@plu.edu | 253-535-7093 | Dr.

    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

  • Nonfiction | MFA in Creative Writing - Low Residency | Barrie Jean Borich is the author of Apocalypse, Darling (2018), which was short-listed for a Lambda Literary Award.

    Barrie Jean Borich Nonfiction Biography Biography Barrie Jean Borich is the author of Apocalypse, Darling (2018), which was short-listed for a Lambda Literary Award.  PopMatters said “Apocalypse, Darling soars and seems to live as a new form altogether. It’s poetry, a meditation on life as ‘the other,’ creative nonfiction, and abstract art.”  Her memoir Body Geographic (2013) won a Lambda Literary Award in Memoir, and in a starred review Kirkus called the book “…an elegant literary map that

  • Professor of Mathematics | Department of Mathematics | heathdj@plu.edu | 253-535-7401 | Daniel Heath, also known as “Deej,” earned a B.A.

    Daniel (Deej) Heath Professor of Mathematics Phone: 253-535-7401 Email: heathdj@plu.edu Office Location: Morken Center for Learning & Technology - 262 Office Hours: (On Campus) M W F: 1:45 pm - 3:00 pm (On Campus) Mon - Fri: By Appointment Professional Biography Education Ph.D., Mathematics, University of California at Davis, 1994 M.A., Mathematics, University of California at Davis B.S., Mathematics, cum laude, St. Olaf College, 1987 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Knot Theory Geometry Selected

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  • Assistant Professor of Nursing | School of Nursing | kayla.harvey@plu.edu | 253.535.7672 | After many years of experience as a pediatric nurse practitioner in the critical and acute care setting, I have expanded my practice into research in order to better understand and support families during a pediatric hospitalization.  I enjoy sharing my clinical experience and researcher insight as faculty working with nursing students at PLU. Education  PhD: University of Washington, Doctor of Nursing Science Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN): University of California, San Francisco, Pediatric Primary Care/Critical Care Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): University of Florida, Gainesville, BSN Teaching Areas Lead faculty for NURS 360, Nursing Research course, Baccalaureate program, School of Nursing, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Washington. Lead faculty for NURS 702, Nursing Informatics course, Doctoral program, School of Nursing, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Washington. Pediatric clinical instructor NURS 380, Baccalaureate program, School of Nursing, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Washington. Scholarly Interests  My current research interests include exploring the psychological sequelae of the pediatric medical traumatic stress of a hospitalization on parents and young children and examining the function of the attachment system in the presence of a life-threatening event.  Current Practice Part-time faculty for the BSN and DNP programs at PLU.

    , A. Journal of Pediatric Nursing (2018) 43: 9–15. (Principle Investigator). Experiences of mothers of infants with congenital heart disease before, during, and after complex cardiac surgery. Harvey, KA, Kovlalesky, A, Woods, RK, Loan, LA.  Journal of Heart & Lung (2013) Nov-Dec;42(6):399-406. Epub 2013 Sep 21. (Principle Investigator) Presentations  Abstract Poster Presentation. What do parents expect regarding their child’s comfort after heart  surgery? Western Institute of Nursing, Annual

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  • Clinical Instructor of Nursing | School of Nursing | ziegleks@plu.edu | Kristen Ziegler-Horwath, MSN, ARNP, CNM, C-EFM is a practicing Certified Nurse-Midwife and has served in both rural and urban communities in Washington state since 2013. She is passionate about providing patient-centered and evidence-based care to all, while promoting individual preferences and a safe, healthy, and positive birth experience.

    Kristen Ziegler-Horwath, MSN, ARNP, CNM, C-EFM Clinical Instructor of Nursing Email: ziegleks@plu.edu Professional Biography Education MSN, Nursing (Nurse-Midwifery), Seattle University BS, Psychology, Pacific Lutheran University Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Theory & Evidence Research Methods Informed Practice Current Practice: Certified Nurse-Midwife, Vancouver Clinic (PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center/Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center) Biography Kristen Ziegler-Horwath, MSN, ARNP, CNM

  • Associate Professor of English | Department of English | callista.brown@plu.edu

    Callista Brown Associate Professor of English Email: callista.brown@plu.edu Professional Education Ph.D., Purdue University, 1991 M.A., Butler University, 1982 B.A., Mount Holyoke College, 1971 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Composition Rhetorical Theory Literacy

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