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  • Professor Emeritus and Faculty Fellow in Humanities | Religion | torvensa@plu.edu | 253-535-8106 | Samuel Torvend teaches courses in the history of early, medieval, and reformation Christianity as well as historical courses on the reform of social welfare, Christian responses to local and global hunger, Christian art and architecture, and Christian rituals.

    extensively on the origins, development, and gifts of Lutheran higher education, and represented PLU at international conferences in ritual studies and reformation studies. Dr. Torvend served as the first University Chair in Lutheran Studies from 2011-2017 and established the annual Lutheran Studies Conference at PLU. He continues to serve in the Wild Hope Center for Vocation as the Director of External Relations and as a contributor to the Office of Congregational Engagement. In addition to his work in

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  • Professor of Kinesiology | Department of Kinesiology | hackercm@plu.edu | 253-535-7363 | Dr.

    , The American Psychological Association National Convention (only one scholar selected nationwide each year) by the American Psychological Foundation William Bevan Lecture on Psychology and Public Policy, Girls and Women on the Move: Ready, Set, Grow, New Orleans, LA (2006) Invited Lecture Conde Nast Media Group, International Corporate Meeting, The Power of One: Moving From Me to We, Nevis, West Indies (2006) Invited Lecture: National Institute of Health, National Forum, The Psychology Happiness

  • Clinical Instructor of Nursing | School of Nursing | denneys@plu.edu | I have been a registered nurse since 2009 and have worked in a variety of settings to include: medical surgical nursing, inpatient case management, and school health.

    interest in environmental health, and my goal of pursuing a doctoral degree in nursing. I enjoy sharing my experience with the nursing students at PLU and hope to promote evidence based, holistic nursing practice. Certifications/Awards Certified Case Manager (CCM), Commission for Case Management Certification Graduate Certificate in Public Health, Washington State University Sigma Theta Tau International, Delta Chi Chapter

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  • Dean | School of Business | muldermr@plu.edu | 253-535-7258 | Dr.

    & Presentations Mulder, M.R. & Liu, R. (forthcoming). An Overview of the Environmental Benefits of Organic Food Production, in Muehling, Darrel & Ioannis Kareklas (Eds), Deciphering Organic Foods: A Comprehensive Guide to Organic Food Consumption. Nova Science: NY. (Accepted May 2016). Peracchio, L.A., Bublitz, M.G., Escalas, J.E., Furchheim, P., Grau, S.L., Hamby, A., Kay, M.J., Mulder, M.R., & Scott, A. (forthcoming). Transformative Digital Storytelling: A Framework for Crafting Stories for Social Change

  • Dean | Master of Business Administration | muldermr@plu.edu | 253-535-7258 | Dr.

    & Presentations Mulder, M.R. & Liu, R. (forthcoming). An Overview of the Environmental Benefits of Organic Food Production, in Muehling, Darrel & Ioannis Kareklas (Eds), Deciphering Organic Foods: A Comprehensive Guide to Organic Food Consumption. Nova Science: NY. (Accepted May 2016). Peracchio, L.A., Bublitz, M.G., Escalas, J.E., Furchheim, P., Grau, S.L., Hamby, A., Kay, M.J., Mulder, M.R., & Scott, A. (forthcoming). Transformative Digital Storytelling: A Framework for Crafting Stories for Social Change

  • Visiting Assistant Professor | Religion | micah.miller@plu.edu | 253-535-7784 | Micah Miller is a teacher and scholar of the history of Christianity.

    and the Theology of the Holy Spirit (Oxford Early Christian Studies) (Oxford University Press 2024) : View Book Selected Articles Miller, Micah M . "Origen’s Titles of Christ: The Epinoiai (ἐπίνοιαι) and Power Causality." St. Vladimir’s Theological Quarterly 66, nos. 1-2 2022: 11-38. Miller, Micah M . "The Auto-X Attributes of the Father and the Son in Origen." Journal of Theological Studies 73, no. 1 2022: 132-166. Miller, Micah M . "The Unity and Multiplicity of the Holy Spirit in Origen of

  • Associate Director of Clinical Operations / Director of Training / Counselor | Counseling Services | jfadden@plu.edu | 253-535-7206 | I am very excited to be back on the PLU campus!  I graduated from the PLU MFT program in 2012, and am looking forward to assisting the PLU community through our amazing counseling services. I have over 12 years of experience as a therapist, along with an extensive professional history within the social work and social justice field.  I have guided many people throughout the years, and feel it is my calling to be present for those who need support through this grand adventure called LIFE! My main goal is to help you cut through the minutiae of your own mind, implement tools that will help you take back the authority of your life and propel you forward on the path of your choosing.  I believe in creating “brave spaces” within the therapy room.  My style of therapy is a little different as I believe therapy does not have to be a long drawn out process, nor a deep dive, in order to make significant changes in your life.  Sometimes, you just need a place to breathe, focus and figure out your next steps.  I combine various therapy techniques, in order to challenge you, keep you focused and allow space for you to discover your authentic self.  Humor is also an important element of the process! If you are ready for deep and lasting change, then contact PLU Counseling Services and let’s get started! .

    order to make significant changes in your life.  Sometimes, you just need a place to breathe, focus and figure out your next steps.  I combine various therapy techniques, in order to challenge you, keep you focused and allow space for you to discover your authentic self.  Humor is also an important element of the process! If you are ready for deep and lasting change, then contact PLU Counseling Services and let’s get started! Why PLU? I attended PLU for graduate school, and had an incredible

  • Associate Professor & Instruction and Reference Librarian | Library | rarteaga@plu.edu | 253-535-7505 | Roberto is an Instruction and Reference Librarian at Pacific Lutheran University.

    , Do I Have to Have a Librarian Come to my Class? Power imbalances and power moves in library instruction., University of Arizona (09/2020) Critical Library and Pedagogy Symposium, Design Thinking in an Hour? Or, Design Thinking: A Cautionary Tale., University of Arizona (11/2018) LOEX, Charting the Library Firmament: Transforming Teaching to Create Meaningful Learning Experiences for Students., Lexington, KY (05/2017) Biography Roberto is an Instruction and Reference Librarian at Pacific Lutheran

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  • Nonfiction | MFA in Creative Writing - Low Residency | Sherry Simpson is the author of Dominion of Bears: Living with Wildlife in Alaska, which received the 2015 John Burroughs Medal for a distinguished book of nature writing, and two collections of essays, The Accidental Explorer: Wayfinding in Alaska and The Way Winter Comes, which won the inaugural Chinook Literary Prize.

    their work and the work of others. I hope they’ll cultivate the narrative expanse of the draft and the beautiful discipline of revision.  I’m drawn by language yoked to purpose – language that rises from intonation and rhythm rather than words that rely on mere ornamentation. I believe that facts offer us some of the most imaginative opportunities. And is it so much to ask that all this thinking and exploring could be fun now and then?”

  • Clinical Instructor of Nursing | School of Nursing | jworthington@plu.edu | I have several years of registered nursing experience in emergency medicine, trauma, and PACU.

    gastroenterology nurse practitioner specializing in pancreaticobiliary disorders, and now serve as a leader in Clinical Operations. Throughout my career I have cultivated a passion for teaching my nursing peers how to provide compassionate care for emergent patient needs. I hope to provide an enriching and rewarding clinical experience for all of my PLU students.

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