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  • 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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  • Associate Director of Print Production, Mail Services, and Customer Service Center | Marketing & Communications | biddindj@plu.edu | 253-535-7434 | Denise Biddinger joined the staff in February 2010 as the customer service representative.

    Service for 10 years. She has been providing customer service for more than 20 years. She is ready and willing to help you with all of your questions!

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  • Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Education | Music | justin.lader@plu.edu | 253-535-7602 | Justin Lader received his PhD in music and human learning from The University of Texas at Austin, Master’s degree in viola performance with emphasis in string pedagogy from the University of Oregon, and Bachelor’s of Music from the Oberlin Conservatory.

    (2022) Professional Memberships/Organizations American String Teachers Association (ASTA) The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) Philosophy Learning and Teaching Organization (PLATO) Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA) Washington Music Educators Association (WMEA) Biography Justin Lader received his PhD in music and human learning from The University of Texas at Austin, Master’s degree in viola performance with emphasis in string pedagogy from the University of Oregon, and

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  • Professor of Physics | Department of Physics | louie@plu.edu | 253-535-7653 | My research interests are plasma etching issues, carbon nanotubes and scanning probe microscopy.

    title: "Point Contact Spectroscopy With Nanofabricated Junctions Of Spin And Energy-Dependent Transport In Heterogeneous Ferromagnetic Systems." Advisor: Professor R. A. Buhrman) M.S., Physics, Cornell University A.B., magna cum laude, Physics, Harvard University Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Atomic force microscopy; Materials characterization Thin film deposition; Nanofabrication Ultralow temperatures, Vacuum techniques Selected Presentations Society for Experimental Mechanics Annual Conference

  • Professor of Religion and Culture | Religion | suzanne.crawford@plu.edu | 253-535-8107 | Suzanne Crawford O’Brien’s area of specialization is Religion and Culture, with emphases in Native American religious traditions, and comparative studies of minority religious communities in North America, including religion and healthcare, gender and ethnicity, and religion and popular culture.

    Book Coming Full Circle: Spirituality and Wellness Among Native Communities in the Pacific Northwest (University of Nebraska Press 2014) : View Book Religion and Healing in Native America: Pathways for Renewal (Praeger 2008) : View Book Native American Religious Traditions (Pearson 2006) : View Book American Indian Religious Traditions: An Encyclopedia (3 Volume set) co-edited with Dennis Francis Kelley (ABC-CLIO 2005) : View Book Accolades 2014-2015 K.T. Tang Faculty Excellence Award for Research

  • Director of Fundraising Operations | Office of Advancement | katie.curtis@plu.edu | 253-535-7422

    currently serves as Director of Fundraising Operattions. Katie is responsible overseeing the Operations areas of data entry, gift processing, and prospect research. Her previous experience includes serving as Administrative Assistant for Alumni & Constituent Relations, Information Specialist, Gift Records Coordinator, and Assistant Director of Research & Information Strategy for Advancement at PLU.

  • Visiting Assistant Professor | Department of Biology | thorm@plu.edu | 253-535-7081

    Bioflavonoid Composition." J Med Food Vol. 9, 2021: 960-967. Yimam M, Horm T, Wright L, Jiao P, Hong M, Brownell L, Jia Q. "UP1306: A Composition Containing Standardized Extracts of Acacia catechu and Morus alba for Arthritis Management." Nutrients Vol. 11, 2019: 272. Yimam M, Horm T, Wright L, Jiao P, Hong M, Brownell L, Jia Q. "Cartilage Protection and Analgesic Activity of a Botanical Composition Comprised of Morus alba, Scutellaria baicalensis, and Acacia catechu." Evidence-Based Complementary and

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  • School of Business | dabab@plu.edu | Biography Maoloud Dabab is a Ph.D.

    Telecommunication Engineering from the University of Tripoli-Libya (2007), and six years of experience in the telecommunication industry. He also held a teaching position at Technical Engineering College. Maoloud has dedicated himself to developing his identity as a researcher. This has resulted in around 20 publications in various journals, conferences, and books. He is also a member of OMEGARHO®, American Society for Engineering Management, Portland PowerBI User Group, and Portland R User Group. He is an

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  • Master of Business Administration | dabab@plu.edu | Biography Maoloud Dabab is a Ph.D.

    from the University of Tripoli-Libya (2007), and six years of experience in the telecommunication industry. He also held a teaching position at Technical Engineering College. Maoloud has dedicated himself to developing his identity as a researcher. This has resulted in around 20 publications in various journals, conferences, and books. He is also a member of OMEGARHO®, American Society for Engineering Management, Portland PowerBI User Group, and Portland R User Group. He is an active reviewer at

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  • Poetry | MFA in Creative Writing - Low Residency | Oliver de la Paz is author and editor of several books and serves as the Poet Laureate of Worcester, MA.

    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