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  • Associate Director of Study Away & Semester Program Manager | Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education | megan.grover@plu.edu | 253-535-8754

    , 2006 Responsibilities Manages PLU semester programs in consultation with relevant Program Directors and Featured Faculty Liaisons Supports faculty in the development, implementation and budget management of semester study away programs Advises current and prospective faculty leaders on academic support services provided by the Wang Center and assists on travel related questions such as visa and passport requirements, Department of State travel advisories and warnings Manages contract review and

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  • Professor Emeritus | Music | Edwin C.

    . Powell earned degrees from the University of the Pacific, the Cincinnati College – Conservatory of Music and The University of North Texas where he completed a Doctor of Musical Arts in Conducting studying with Eugene Migliaro Corporon. Previous to his 2005 appointment at PLU, Dr. Powell was on faculty at the University of Tennessee, where he was Assistant Director of Bands responsible for the Symphonic Band, the 350 member Pride of the Southland Marching Band, conducting courses and music education

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  • Professor of Hispanic and Latino Studies | Hispanic and Latino Studies | urdangga@plu.edu | 253-535-7240

    , 2020) III International Conference of Literature and Human Rights: Gender and Culture, co-organized by Universidad de Santiago de Chile and Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile in collaboration with University of Valparaíso (Chile), Università degli Studi di Milano and Brooklyn College of City University of New York, Santiago, Uruguay: Trans Identities, Representations and Liminality, Chile (November 14-16, 2019) Cine-Lit 9: Mujer y Género, “Migas de pan” de Manane Rodríguez (Uruguay, 2016

  • Community Director for Stuen & Ordal Halls | Residential Life | dgonzales@plu.edu | 253-535-7700 | Dream is originally from Southern CA but has lived and traveled all over the world.

    , Students of Color, Environmental & Social Justice, Lavender Community, Gender Equity & Women’s Empowerment Coordinate move-in, move-out, room/hall moves, and roommate agreements Manage Ordal’s and Stuen’s programming budget. Create & deliver pro-devo curriculum Collaboratively implement the departmental co-curriculum Support in staff recruitment, selection, training and evaluation Student Life Responsibilities PLUS 100 Instructor Professional Staff On-Call (Campus Crisis Response) Conduct hearing

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  • Assistant Professor of Biology | Department of Biology | lnervo@plu.edu | 253-535-7376 | My discipline of interest is developmental biology, which is the study of the processes needed for animals and plants to grow and develop.  Developmental Biology is an excellent field that intersects, genetics, cell biology, molecular biology, physiology and comparative anatomy to answer key organismal growth questions.

    together to provide cells, tissues, and organs with correct architecture and allow them to change shape and move in coordinated ways. Understanding the basic molecular machinery that allows cells to interact and affect tissue formation is not only a matter of enormous importance for developmental biology but of the fields of cancer biology, cell biology, and genetics, among numerous other areas of inquiry. I have focused on understanding the mechanisms regulating the interaction between cytoskeletal

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  • Associate Provost for Undergraduate Programs | Office of the Provost | byaden@plu.edu | 253-535-7283 | I am a proud native of Tacoma and first generation college student that began my formal second language study in high school.

    : The Human Element (IALLT 2017) Chapter in IALLT Language Center Management Manual, 2013 edition Chapters Leadership and Management: Roles, Styles and Philosophies (IALLT 2013) Selected Articles Yaden et al. "Getting to Advanced: Challenging High School Heritage Language Leaners to Step Outside Their Comfort Zone." The Language Educator 2018: 37-40. Yaden. "A Report and Review on Web-Based Resources Created at San Diego State University for Learning Spanish : Los Desaparecidos." Hispania Vol. 92

  • Professor of Hebrew Bible | Religion | finitsak@plu.edu | 253-535-7319 | Antonios Finitsis’ approach to biblical literature is deeply socio-historical.

    Biography Antonios Finitsis’ approach to biblical literature is deeply socio-historical. Since this literature was shaped under the shadow of powerful empires, his research revolves around the lasting impact of colonial interests and power structures in the expression of religion and religious tradition. His most recent book is a collection of essays that examine the numerous ways in which dress communicates power in the Hebrew Bible. He is currently working on a second volume of Dress and the Hebrew

  • Professor Emeritus | Communication, Media & Design Arts | Michael Stasinos was born in Canoga Park, CA, but now calls Seattle home.

    industry, where he first discovered the uniqueness of Seattle.  He has lived in many places including Savannah, GA; Missoula, MT and Kenai, AK and New York City. Michael’s education began as an actor before he turned to art. He has been a studio and figurative artist for many years.  As an Instructor he has taught figure drawing and painting with a strong perceptual and theatrical approach towards developing compositions. In recent years he has given himself time to create cityscapes as well. Teaching

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

    Peterson completed his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Minnesota in 1983 and has been on the PLU faculty since 1980. He has taught a wide variety of courses, including the principles sequence, intermediate microeconomics, labor, game theory, mathematical economics, public finance, and MBA courses in theory and analytical methods. His research interests are the relationship between education level and income distribution, and economic education. He is the author of supplementary text and web

  • Vice President for Student Life | Division of Student Life | roycedjc@plu.edu | 253-535-7200 | Dr.

    NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education in 2013; a PhD in Rehabilitation Counseling from Syracuse University in 2001; an M.A. in Counselor Education from San Jose State University in 1994; and a B.S. in Special Education with an emphasis in Community and Mental Health Counseling from Indiana University in 1990. Among her notable accomplishments, Joanna directs the graduate program in Student Affairs at the University of the Pacific.  She has also served as lead or co-designer for

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