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Carmiña Palerm Director, Hispanic and Latino Studies Phone: 253-535-7756 Email: palerm@plu.edu Office Location: Hauge Administration Building - 207-C Professional Additional Titles/Roles Associate Professor of Hispanic and Latino Studies Education Ph.D., Stanford University, 2001 M.A., Stanford University, 1994 B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara, 1993 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Literatures and Cultures of Spain Gender Studies Memory, Trauma, and Testimony in Spanish Literature

Michael Artime Associate Professor of Political Science Phone: 253-535-7646 Email: artimemr@plu.edu Office Location: Xavier Hall - 106 Professional Biography Education Ph.D., Political Science, University of Missouri-St. Louis, 2012 M.A., Political Science, University of Missouri-St. Louis, 2009 B.A., McKendree University, 2003 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise American Government Media and Politics Voting and Elections Biography Dr. Artime has a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of

Brian Naasz, Ph.D. Resident Assistant Professor of Chemistry he/him/his Phone: 253-535-8104 Email: naaszbm@plu.edu Office Location: Rieke Science Center - 242 Office Hours: (On Campus) Tue: 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm (On Campus) Wed: 10:30 am - 11:30 am (On Campus) Wed: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (On Campus) Thu: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm (On Campus) Mon - Fri: By Appointment Professional Education Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley, 1986 B.S., Seattle University, 1982 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Chemistry

Suzanne Crawford O’Brien Professor of Religion and Culture Phone: 253-535-8107 Email: suzanne.crawford@plu.edu Office Location: Hauge Administration Building - 227-C Curriculum Vitae: View my CV Professional Biography Education Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara, 2003 M.A., Vanderbilt University, 1997 B.A., Willamette University, 1995 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Native American Religious Traditions Religious Diversity in North America Health, Healing, and Religious and Cultural

Laura McCloud Department Chair of Sociology and Criminal Justice Phone: 253-535-7342 Email: mcclouls@plu.edu Office Location: Xavier Hall - 242 Professional Video Additional Titles/Roles Associate Professor of Sociology Education Ph.D., Sociology, The Ohio State University, 2010 M.A., Sociology, The Ohio State University, 2006 B.A., Sociology, University of Cincinnati, 2003 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Social Class Stratification Social Mobility Debt Debt and Economic Inequality Consumption

Leyton Jump, MD Clinical Instructor Professional Biography Education MD, Medicine, University of Oregon Health Sciences Center , 1975 BA, Earlham College, 1971 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Biography About 44 years of general practice. First in Escondido,Calif and then 35 years in Tenino, Washington as a solo provider and then sharing my office with an ARNP. Primary care is a rewarding and exciting experience. Teaching ARNP students is exciting and fulfilling.  I love to share my interest and

Joseph Ho, MD, PhD Lecturer Email: jth@plu.edu Professional Biography Education PhD, Neurobiology and Behavior, University of Washington MD, University of Washington BS, Cell and Molecular Biology , University of Washington BS, Chemistry, University of Washington Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Neurosurgery Biography Dr. Ho retired from clinical practice as a cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgeon after building a successful stroke program at a local hospital system.  He gives back to his

Stan Sanvel Rubin Founding Director Biography Biography Stan Sanvel Rubin is founding director of the Rainier Writing Workshop at PLU.  He served for over twenty years as Director of the Brockport Writers Forum and Videotape Library (SUNY), a multi-faceted literary arts program.  He holds the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching.  His most recent book of poetry is There. Here. (Lost Horse Press, 2013).  Other books include The Post-Confessionals, a collection of his interviews

Douglas Epps, Ph.D., MSW Assistant Professor of Social Work Phone: 253-535-7512 Email: depps@plu.edu Office Location: Xavier Hall - 104 Office Hours: (On Campus) Wed: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (On Campus) Wed: 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Professional Biography Education PH.D., Social Work, University of California, Berkeley, 2024 MSW, Social Work, University of Washington, Tacoma, 2015 BA, (Dual Degree) Social Welfare & Psychology, University of Washington, Tacoma, 2013 Selected Publications Epps, D

Denise Biddinger Associate Director for Print Production Phone: 253-535-7434 Email: biddindj@plu.edu Office Location:Printing & Mail Services Office Hours: (On Campus) Monday - Thursday: 7:30 am - 12:00 pm (On Campus) Monday - Thursday: 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm (Off Campus) Fri: By Appointment Biography Biography Denise Biddinger joined the staff in February 2010 as the customer service representative. Her last position was general manager at A&K Mailing Service for 10 years. She has been providing