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  • Associate Professor of Psychology | Department of Psychology | finleysr@plu.edu | 253-535-7660 | I primarily teach Introduction to Psychology and upper level experimental classes, such as Neuropsychology and Learning.

    Sara Finley Associate Professor of Psychology Phone: 253-535-7660 Email: finleysr@plu.edu Office Location: Ramstad Hall - 106E Office Hours: (On Campus) Tu & Th: 9:15 am - 9:45 am (On Campus) Fri: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm (On Campus) Mon - Fri: By Appointment Website: http://sites.google.com/site/sfinley/ Professional Biography Education Ph.D., Cognitive Science, Johns Hopkins University, 2008 M.A., Cognitive Science, Johns Hopkins University, 2005 B.A., Psychology, Linguistics, UC Santa Cruz, 2003

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  • Professor of Psychology | Department of Psychology | moritsjn@plu.edu | I am a community psychologist and a clinical psychologist by training.

    John N. Moritsugu Professor of Psychology Email: moritsjn@plu.edu Status:Emeritus Professional Biography Education Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, University of Rochester, N.Y., 1976 M.A., Clinical Psychology, University of Rochester, N.Y., 1975 B.A., Psychology, University of Hawai'i, 1971 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Minority Status Stress American Asian Populations Books Lead author of Sixth Edition Community Psychology, with Elizabeth Vera, Frank Y. Wong and Karen Grover Duffy (Routlege 2019

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  • Professor of Psychology | Department of Psychology | ceynarml@plu.edu | 253-535-7297 | “Remember that Ginger Rogers did everything that Fred Astaire did, but she did it backwards and in high heels” – attributed to Ann Richards I became interested in psychology as an undergraduate at the University of Northern Colorado.

    Michelle L. Ceynar Professor of Psychology Phone: 253-535-7297 Email: ceynarml@plu.edu Office Location: Ramstad Hall - 101 Office Hours: (On Campus) Mon: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm (On Campus) Wed: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm (On Campus) Mon - Fri: By Appointment Professional Biography Education Ph.D., Social Psychology, University of Montana, 1996 M.A., Psychology, University of Montana, 1995 B.A., Psychology, University of Northern Colorado, 1992 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Research pertaining to gender

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  • Associate Professor of Psychology | Department of Psychology | clcook@plu.edu | 253-535-7471 | My research explores how social motives and beliefs (e.g., religious, existential, or social beliefs) influence perceptions of threats and opportunities regarding others in our social environment.

    Corey L. Cook Associate Professor of Psychology Phone: 253-535-7471 Email: clcook@plu.edu Office Location: Ramstad Hall - 111A Status:On Leave Professional Biography Additional Titles/Roles Title IX Formal Process Team Fulbright U.S. Scholar to Germany Education Ph.D., Social Psychology, University of Florida, 2012 M.S., Social Psychology, University of Florida, 2009 B.S., Psychology, Arizona State University, 2005 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Stereotyping and Prejudice Evolutionary

  • Assistant Professor of Education | School of Education | jwright@plu.edu | John Wright teaches special education methods courses, as well as courses in assistive technology, autism, and behavior management.

    , M. "Video prompting to teach robotics and coding to middle school students with autism spectrum disorder." Journal of Special Education Technology. 2020: doi:10.1177/016264341989024. Wright, J., Knight, V., Lemons, C., Lindstrom, E., & Strauss, J. "Implementing Early Numeracy for Students with Complex Communication Needs." Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities. 2020: 55(3), 277-289. Knight, V., Wright, J., & DeFreese, A. "Brief Report: Teaching robotics coding to a

  • Clinical Instructor of Nursing | School of Nursing | nelsonla@plu.edu | I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Washington State in 2009.

    Lindsey Nelson Clinical Instructor of Nursing Email: nelsonla@plu.edu Professional Biography Education Bachelors , Psychology, Washington State University , 2009 Masters, Nursing , Pacific Lutheran University, 2019 Biography I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Washington State in 2009. I graduated from PLU’s Entry Level of Master’s of Science of Nursing in 2019. Upon graduation I accepted a residency in a Cardiac ICU. After a few years in the ICU, I transitioned to an

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  • Community Director for Campus Life Operations | Residential Life | nelsonsl@plu.edu | 253-535-8449 | Sarah graduated from PLU with degrees in Music and Psychology.

    Process and Opening/Closing Procedures Oversee and organize Extended Stay Housing & Early Arrival Housing during summer Update and maintain department websites Student Life Responsibilities Participate in the all-residence hall on-call duty rotation with all Community Directors Lower AUC Emergency Building Coordinator PLU Safety Committee  PLUS 100 Instructor Biography Sarah graduated from PLU with degrees in Music and Psychology. While in undergrad, Sarah was a student employee with the offices for

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  • Mental Health Counseling Intern | Counseling Services | agibson@plu.edu | 253-535-7206 | Ara Gibson is currently enrolled in Seattle University’s Master of Arts in Psychology program.

    Ara Gibson Mental Health Counseling Intern she/her Phone: 253-535-7206 Email: agibson@plu.edu Office Location: Anderson University Center - 300 Professional Biography Education Master of Arts, Psychology, Seattle University, in process Bachelor of Science, Public Relations, University of Florida, 2004 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Trauma-Informed Yoga Training - Yoga Behind Bars, Conferred 2020 Trauma-Informed Yoga Training - Off the Mat. Into the world, Conferred 2018 Advanced E-RYT - 8 Limbs

  • MSW Fellow, Health Navigator | Wellbeing Services and Resources | logan.denen@plu.edu | Logan is a PLU BS Psychology graduate and a current PLU MSW student graduating in 2026. .

    Logan Denen MSW Fellow, Health Navigator he/him Email: logan.denen@plu.edu Office Location: Dean of Students Office - - corner of 121st St. S and Park Ave. S Office Hours: (On Campus) Mon: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (On Campus) Tue: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (On Campus) Thu: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (On Campus) Fri: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Professional Biography Personal Education B.S., Psychology, Pacific Luthern University, 2024 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Psychology: Sport and Exercise Psychology, Dance, Religion

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  • Professor of Psychology | Department of Psychology | hansvick@plu.edu | Academic Liaison on the board of Peace and Justice Studies, as well as teaching Peace Psychology. Faculty Director for joint PLU/Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce Leadership program. Passion for teaching statistics/research methods, where I approach the classroom as a dynamic social environment and continually strive to create a positive, active learning environment for my students. Current research interests: (1) Cognitive complexity and openness to experience in relation to the liberal arts experience; (2) teaching and learning styles in relation to the challenges of teaching Millennials; and (3) changes in perceptions of cities over time. .

    Christine L. Hansvick Professor of Psychology Email: hansvick@plu.edu Status:Emeritus Professional Biography Education Ph.D., Social Psychology, University of Windsor (Canada), 1977 M.A., Psychology, University of Windsor, 1975 B.Sc., Business Administration, Southwestern Minnesota State University, 1971 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Statistics and Advanced Research Methods Consumer Psychology Industrial/Organizational Psychology Psychology of Peace Accolades Alumni Achievement Award