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  • Professor of Theatre | Theatre & Dance | smithtt@plu.edu | 253-535-7323 | Tom Smith is a playwright, director and improviser.  His plays are published by Samuel French, Playscripts, and YouthPLAYS, among others.  Monologues from his plays appear in five collections of works, and his short plays have been produced internationally.  His work has been enjoyed by audiences in cities across the U.S., including Seattle, Kansas City, San Francisco, and Chicago, as well as in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Germany, Ireland, Latvia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.  Tom is also the author of The Other Blocking: Teaching and Performing Improvisation(Kendall Hunt) and articles and reviews for Theatre Journal, Theatre Topics, The Players Journal, and several resource books.  Tom graduated from Whitman College with a BA in Dramatic Arts and Secondary Education certification, and earned his MFA in Directing from University of Missouri-Kansas City.  He is a proud member of the Dramatist’s Guild and Stage Directors and Choreographers Society. .

    ) Pacific Lutheran University Pivotal Pedagogy summer program, Setting Instructional & Pedagogical Goals for Fall 2020, Tacoma, WA (June 2020) Washington Thespian Teacher In-Service Day, Rehearsal Scheduling, Blocking and Collaboration with Choreographers, Seattle, WA (October 2019) Washington Thespian Teacher In-Service Day, Improv, Seattle, WA (October 2019) Pacific Lutheran University PLUTO institute, Engaging Online Learners, Tacoma, WA (July 2018) Association of Theatre in Higher Education, The

  • Associate Professor of Psychology | Department of Psychology | finleysr@plu.edu | 253-535-7660 | I primarily teach Introduction to Psychology and upper level experimental classes, such as Neuropsychology and Learning.

    Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Cognitive science Language learning Psycholinguistics Phonology Speech perception Selected Articles Finley, S. "Morphological cues as an aid to word learning: A cross-situational word learning study." Journal of Cognitive Psychology 2022: Finley, S., Milward, B., Lewis, T., and Charania, S. "Gender bias in morphological inferences." Language and Cognition 2022: Wang, S. and Finley, S. "Directionality Effects and Exceptions in Learning Phonological Alternations." In

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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.

    ., Romance Linguistics, University of Washington, 1994 B.A., Spanish, Western Washington University, 1991 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Romance Linguistics Technology for Language Learning Linguistic Minorities Teacher Preparation Books Chapter in Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Education: Designing Networks That Transform Schools Chapters Leveraging Networks to Promote Organizational Learning through Professional Development (Harvard Education Press 2019) : View Book Chapter in L2 Grammatical

  • Assistant Vice President for Student Life Strategic Initiatives and Assessment | Division of Student Life | jes.takla@plu.edu | 253-535-7597

    : Schreiner’s Thriving Quotient and PLU’s residential student experience. In J. Lauer (Chair), Completing the loop: Connecting building design and student experience [Pre-Conference Workshop; co-presented with Garrett, S.], Seattle, WA (2016, July) Pacific Lutheran University Student Learning Colloquium: Understanding Student Learning, Understanding student learning outside of the classroom: Residential learning communities and residential linked courses [Colloquium session; co-presented with Maloney, M

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  • Mental Health Counselor | Counseling Services | guizare@plu.edu | 253-535-7206 | My name is Evelia Guizar; I am a 4th-year student in the Doctorate in Psychology (PsyD) program at Northwest University in Kirkland, WA. My passion for psychological well-being started early in my teenage years as I navigated the complexity of integrating my cultural identity as a first-generation immigrant.  Before becoming a graduate student, I worked in the field of Logistics, focusing on person-to-person interactions and professional relationships. I believe in a holistic approach to therapy to understand the whole person and how life experiences, environments, and situations impact a person’s well-being.  I embrace and respect diversity in cultural values, which make each client unique in their perspectives and experiences.  I believe that we all experience moments in our lives where a therapeutic relationship helps promote healing and emotional strength as we navigate challenges in our daily life. .

    , environments, and situations impact a person’s well-being.  I embrace and respect diversity in cultural values, which make each client unique in their perspectives and experiences.  I believe that we all experience moments in our lives where a therapeutic relationship helps promote healing and emotional strength as we navigate challenges in our daily life. Why PLU? The opportunity to work with college population-emerging adults, under-served community, minority and ethnic diversity. Interests Reading, long

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  • Associate Professor of Kinesiology | Department of Kinesiology | katicacp@plu.edu | 253-535-7636

    following Sprint Interval Training." Journal of Human Performance in Extreme Environments 2018: 14(1), Article 8. Katica CP, Wingo, JE, Herron, RL, Ryan, GA, Bishop, SH, and Richardson, M. "Impact of precooling the upper body during warm-up on subsequent time trial paced cycling in the heat." Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 2017: 21(6): 621–62. Dassoff, AS, Forward, NR, Katica, CP. "Differences Between the Grab Start and Track Start in Collegiate Swimmers." Int J Exerc Sci 2017: 10(4): 515-521.

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  • UI/UX Designer | Marketing & Communications | oharasm@plu.edu | 253-535-7436

    Sam O’Hara UI/UX Designer Phone: 253-535-7436 Email: oharasm@plu.edu Status:Working Hybrid Website: http://samofsorts.com/ Employed: 7 Years Professional Education B.A., New Media, Western Washington University, 2003 M.B.A, Pacific Lutheran University, 2016 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise User Experience Design Web Design Front End Web Development Social Media Graphic Design Video Professional Memberships/Organizations American Marketing Association , (2015 - Present)

  • Assistant Professor of Chemistry | Department of Chemistry | aboysen@plu.edu | 253-535-7596 | Dr.

    Transcripts Reflect Diel Oscillations of Microbial Activity in the Surface Ocean." American Society for Microbilogy Vol. 6, May/June 2021: Issue 3. Biography Dr. Angie Boysen’s research focuses on understanding the roles that microorganisms play in controlling the ocean biogeochemical cycles. She is broadly interested in how microorganisms adapt to and shape their dynamic environments by producing and using different small molecules (metabolites) and proteins. Dr. Boysen looks forward to continuing her

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  • Chair, Associate Professor of Theatre | Theatre & Dance | swegeran@plu.edu | 253-538-8275 | Amanda Sweger is a lighting and scenic designer who has free-lanced in Seattle, Chicago, Nashville, and Philadelphia.

    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

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  • Associate Professor | Department of Computer Science | caora@plu.edu | 253-535-7409 | My research interest is mainly focused on developing and applying machine learning and data mining techniques to solve biomedical problems, such as human genome data analysis and protein structure predictions.

    Renzhi Cao Associate Professor he/him/his Phone: 253-535-7409 Email: caora@plu.edu Office Location: Morken Center for Learning & Technology - 248 Office Hours: (On Campus) Mon: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (On Campus) Mon - Fri: By Appointment Website: https://cs.plu.edu/~caora/ Professional Biography Video Education Ph.D., Computer Science, University of Missouri-Columbia, 2016 M.S., Computer Science, University of Science and Technology of China, 2011 B.S., Computer Science, Anhui Normal University

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