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Professor Emeritus | School of Education | Dr.
Greg Williams Professor Emeritus Professional Biography Additional Titles/Roles Term of Service: 1985-2023 Education Ph.D., University of Washington, 1985 M.Ed., Western Washington University, 1979 B.A., University of Puget Sound, 1969 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Special Education Biography Dr. Williams was a member of the PLU faculty from 1985 until 2023. His work interests are in the areas of assessment and evaluation and programming for students with emotional/behavioral disorders. Dr
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Community Director for Tingelstad Hall | Residential Life | marie.tucker@plu.edu | 253.535.8349 | Marie began at PLU in 2022.
programming budget. Create & deliver pro-devo curriculum Collaboratively implement the departmental co-curriculum Support in staff recruitment, selection, training and evaluation Liaison for clubs & organizations that align with Learning Communities Student Life Responsibilities PLUS 100 Instructor Professional Staff On-Call (Campus Crisis Response) Conduct hearing educator for campus policy violations Biography Marie began at PLU in 2022. Prior to working at PLU, Marie was born and raised in Florida and
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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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Professor of Chemistry | Department of Chemistry | waldowda@plu.edu | 253-535-7533 | Application of Ring Opening Metathesis Polymermization to Polymer Battery Electrolytes and other membranes Use of macro and microphase separation techniques in energy related materials Statics and kinetics of phase separation in multi-component polymer blends both in bulk and as thin films Physical characterization technique include: light scattering optical and atomic force microscopy neutron scattering Monte Carlo techniques Use of metathesis, anionic, and controlled radical synthetic techniques to produce new materials for macro and microphase separation applications Polymer/structure relationships studied via spin-lattice relaxation measurements of local segmental dynamics in polymers Promoting the teaching and learning of research in an undergraduate setting via incorporation of research activities in traditional courses development of Internet resources for undergraduate research an active and externally funded local undergraduate research program Incorporation of information technology in lecture and laboratory settings .
– Physical Chemistry Lab I CHEM 342 – Physical Chemistry II CHEM 344 – Physical Chemistry Lab II CHEM 410 – Intro to Research CHEM 420 – Instrumental Analysis (also previous version: CHEM 435) CHEM 456 – Polymers and Biopolymers CHEM 499 – Capstone: Seminar (also previous versions: CHEM 460 and CHEM 490) Professional Memberships/Organizations American Chemical Society American Physical Society Council of Undergraduate Research Biography Application of Ring Opening Metathesis Polymermization to Polymer
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Chair of Earth Science | Earth Science | lechlear@plu.edu | 253-535-7744 | My research centers on mountain building processes and regional climate change and the associated influences of each on atmospheric dynamics.
) Professional Memberships/Organizations American Geophysical Union , (2008 - Present) Geological Society of America , (2006 - Present) Biography My research centers on mountain building processes and regional climate change and the associated influences of each on atmospheric dynamics. Specifically, I use stable isotope geochemistry, clumped isotope thermometry, detrital provenance techniques, and climate modeling to study the tectonic, topographic and climatic evolution of orogenic systems as recorded in
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Director of Chinese Studies Program | The PLU Chinese Studies Program | manfredi@plu.edu | 253-535-7216 | Paul Manfredi’s research concerns modern and contemporary Chinese poetry and art, modernism, and urban culture in China.
: A Visual-Verbal Dynamic (Cambria Press 2014) : View Book Biography Paul Manfredi’s research concerns modern and contemporary Chinese poetry and art, modernism, and urban culture in China. His articles have appeared in Modern Chinese Literature and Culture, Journal of Modern Literature in Chinese, and Yishu: Journal of Contemporary Chinese Art, while his translations have appeared in various collections of modern and contemporary Chinese poetry. He now lives with his family in Bellevue, WA, a
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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.
Psychology Morals, Values, and Beliefs Accolades Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Research Fellowship, 2023-2024 Biography 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. My research largely focuses on how such beliefs influence stereotyping and prejudice toward a wide range of groups, including atheists, immigrants, LGBT, and Muslims. My other research
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Assistant Professor of Nursing | School of Nursing | gwest@plu.edu | 253-535-7348 | I am a nurse scientist with a focus of research on infection control topics. I joined the Lute team in September of 2022 and enjoy teaching various courses across the BSN, MSN, and DNP curriculum. .
Gordon West, PhD, MHA, BSN, RN, FACHE, AMB-BC Assistant Professor of Nursing Phone: 253-535-7348 Email: gwest@plu.edu Professional Biography Additional Titles/Roles Senior Level Lead Education BSN, McMurry University Abilene, TX MHA, Baylor University Fort Sam Houston, TX PhD, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Policy, Research, Evidence Based Practice, Clinicals, Skills labs Infection Control, health promotion, social determinants
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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
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Assistant Professor of Social Work | Department of Social Work | zaman@plu.edu | 253-535-7507 | Hazel Ali Zaman received her PhD in Social Work and Social Research, Graduate Certificate in Gender, Race, and Nations, MEd in Elementary Education, and BS in Child and Family Studies at Portland State University.
Hazel Ali Zaman, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Social Work Phone: 253-535-7507 Email: zaman@plu.edu Office Location: Xavier Hall - 146 Office Hours: (On Campus) Tu & Th: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm (On Campus) Wed: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Professional Biography Education Ph.D., Social Work and Social Research, Portland State University , 2024 M.Ed., Elementary Education, Portland State University, 2017 B.S., Child and Family Studies, Portland State University, 2016 Selected Publications Anderson-Nathe, B
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