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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

, Timing, and Spacing."." International Journal of Social Robotics Vol. 14 (9),, November, 2022: pp. 1965-1993. Bacula, Alexandra, Amy LaViers.. " "Character Synthesis of Ballet Archetypes on Robots Using Laban Movement Analysis: Comparison Between a Humanoid and an Aerial Robot Platform with Lay and Expert Observation"." International Journal of Social Robotics Vol. 13, 2020: pp. 10471062.. Biography I am a former ballet dancer turned roboticist who is passionate about the intersection of arts and

Dr. Nicky Martin Associate Professor of Kinesiology Phone: 253-535-7372 Email: martin@plu.edu Office Location:Olson Auditorium Professional Education Ph.D., Temple University M.Ed., Temple University B.S., Pacific Lutheran University Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Sport and Exercise Psychology Selected Publications Martin, N. (2023). Parent-teacher collaboration is needed to enhance preschooler’s physical Activity: What do we do now? Early Childhood Education Journal. Martin, N., & Hultman, R

Rachel Howard Assistant to the Dean Phone: 253-535-7659 Email: howardrm@plu.edu Office Location: Garfield Station - 104 Professional Biography Education B.A., English, University of Windsor , 2006 Biography Rachel Howard is the Senior Administrative Assistant for the College of Health Professions and the Department of Marriage and Family Therapy. In 2006, she graduated from the University of Windsor with a background in Literature. Upon obtaining her BA, she accepted a teaching position abroad

Jennifer Lindsay Visiting Assistant Professor she/her/hers Phone: 253-535-7640 Email: jlindsay@plu.edu Office Location: Ramstad Hall - 107A Office Hours: (On Campus) Mon: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm (Off Campus) Thu: 9:00 am - 10:30 am (On Campus) Mon - Fri: By Appointment Professional Education Ph.D., Psychology, University of California, Irvine, 2012 M.A., Psychology, University of California, Irvine, 2010 B.A., Psychology & Spanish, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 2004 Areas of Emphasis or

Kate Olson Lecturer - Jazz, Improvisation Phone: 253-535-7602 Email: kate.olson@plu.edu Website: http://www.kateplayssax.com/ Professional Biography Education BA, Music (Jazz Emphasis), University of Wyoming MM, Improvisation, University of Michigan Biography Kate Olson is an improvising saxophonist and music educator based in Seattle, WA. Since moving to Seattle in 2010, she has done her best to infiltrate the local, regional and international improvised music scenes. She can be heard

Duane Swank, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus of Chemistry Phone: 253-535-7556 Email: swankdd@plu.edu Professional Education M.B.A., Pacific Lutheran University, 1982 Teaching/Research Postdoc, Washington State University, 1968-70 Ph.D., Montana State University, 1969 B.S., Washington State University, 1964

and Office of Accessibility and Accommodation. Representing the Division of Student Life on the Academic Performance and Integrity Committee. Provide direct student service to support student retention and success. Co-teach PLUS100 for first-year football student athletes. Biography Eva has enjoyed working at PLU for 25 years in the Division of Student Life. She has lived all over the world and now calls Tacoma home. Her areas of professional interest are: support and persistence of first

innovative growth areas.   As an Executive during the latter part of his career, he formed and led a new division inside of Boeing, the Unmanned Airborne Systems (UAS) division, reporting to the President of Boeing Military Aircraft. Here he was responsible for managing 1200 personnel and Boeing’s portfolio of unmanned airborne capabilities, serving customers around the globe, including operations in a variety of countries.  He also served as the Director of Advanced Mobility, Surveillance & Engagement

Justin Eckstein Associate Professor of Communication Phone: 253-535-8175 Email: justin.eckstein@plu.edu Office Location: Ingram Hall - 131 Website: https://plu.academia.edu/JustinEckstein Curriculum Vitae: View my CV Professional Biography Video Education Ph.D., Rhetoric and Communication Ethics, University of Denver, 2013 M.A., University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2009 B.A., University of Denver, 2007 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Cultural Studies Argumentation Sound Studies Books Cookery: On