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Embassy of Spain. The recordings he made for the Latin American Music Center as the result of this competition were included in the two-CD collection “Piano de Pampa y Jungla,” produced by the LAMC. He is frequently heard as part of Duo Powers-de la Torre, which he forms with Dr. Lark Powers. The duo obtained a Silver Award at the first international competition of the Carles & Sofía Foundation of Spain. In demand as an adjudicator throughout the state, he has been invited to judge such events as the

Embassy of Spain. The recordings he made for the Latin American Music Center as the result of this competition were included in the two-CD collection “Piano de Pampa y Jungla,” produced by the LAMC. He is frequently heard as part of Duo Powers-de la Torre, which he forms with Dr. Lark Powers. The duo obtained a Silver Award at the first international competition of the Carles & Sofía Foundation of Spain. In demand as an adjudicator throughout the state, he has been invited to judge such events as the

livelihoods, identities, and state-society relations for the urban poor.

Xin Abby, Liu, Ph.D., CMA, CPA Associate Professor Phone: 253-535-8129 Email: liuaa@plu.edu Office Location:Morken Center for Learning & Technology - Room 324 Curriculum Vitae: View my CV Professional Biography Education Ph.D., Washington State University, 2011 M.S., Sichuan University, China, 2005 B.S., Sichuan Normal University, 2002 Biography Dr. Liu is an Assistant Professor of Accounting at Pacific Lutheran University. She earned her Ph.D. in Accounting from Washington State University

on issues of language and knowledge, especially knowledge about word meanings, in both adults and toddlers. Current studies investigate differences in toddlers’ comprehension of partially known words. Secondary lines of investigation can be described as social cognition (e.g., the effects of physical attractiveness on eyewitness memory, cognitive overload as an explanation for noncompliance with emergency vehicles, or ethical decision making as a function of gender and academic major

Amanda Sweger Chair, Associate Professor of Theatre Phone: 253-538-8275 Email: swegeran@plu.edu Office Location: Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts - 219 Office Hours: (On Campus) M & W: 10:00 am - 11:00 am Website: http://www.amandasweger.com/ Professional Biography Education M.F.A., Set / Lighting Design, Northwestern University, 2011 B.F.A., Design and Technology, Webster University, 2004 Accolades 2010 Norrenbrock Design Award Northwestern University 2010 Usitt young

Xiaohong Fan, Ph.D. Associate Professor Phone: 253-535-8130 Email: fanxa@plu.edu Office Location: Morken Center for Learning & Technology - 332 Status:On Sabbatical Curriculum Vitae: View my CV Biography Biography Dr. Xiaohong Fan joined School of Business of PLU as an assistant professor of accounting in September 2018. She earned her PhD in Accounting from University of Texas at Arlington. Prior to joining PLU, she worked as an assistant professor of accounting at Eastern Washington

undergraduate program in the PLU Education Department since 2003. With expertise in the areas of curriculum and instruction, Dr. Weiss works closely with students in the field. She also collaborates with the Clover Park School district planning, facilitating and teaching their Mentor College and beginning teacher program. Dr. Weiss also works with teachers in a local alternative high school as a facilitator for a Positive Behavior Support grant from the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Dr

and online resources for students, staff and faculty alike. Interests All animals, books (especially fantasy!), video games, graphic design, and all things self-care!

national level. Most recent experience was managing a care transition and readmission reduction program, collaborating with an acute hospital and a hospice/palliative care agency. Received the first “Takes a Village” award from Michigan Department of Community Health for her work on an adolescent screening project with CDC and has presented at numerous national community health conferences. Lynda is married to Tim (46 years) and they have 3 married sons, 3 bonus daughters and 2 grandchildren. They