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  • Associate Director of Clinical Operations / Director of Training / Counselor | Counseling Services | jfadden@plu.edu | 253-535-7206 | I am very excited to be back on the PLU campus!  I graduated from the PLU MFT program in 2012, and am looking forward to assisting the PLU community through our amazing counseling services. I have over 12 years of experience as a therapist, along with an extensive professional history within the social work and social justice field.  I have guided many people throughout the years, and feel it is my calling to be present for those who need support through this grand adventure called LIFE! My main goal is to help you cut through the minutiae of your own mind, implement tools that will help you take back the authority of your life and propel you forward on the path of your choosing.  I believe in creating “brave spaces” within the therapy room.  My style of therapy is a little different as I believe therapy does not have to be a long drawn out process, nor a deep dive, in order to make significant changes in your life.  Sometimes, you just need a place to breathe, focus and figure out your next steps.  I combine various therapy techniques, in order to challenge you, keep you focused and allow space for you to discover your authentic self.  Humor is also an important element of the process! If you are ready for deep and lasting change, then contact PLU Counseling Services and let’s get started! .

    Certification in Feminist Coaching, 2023 Certificate: Women’s Leadership Development Program, Oxford University, 2022 Certificate: Holistic Mind and Body Practitioner, Mind/Body/Food Institute, 2022 Certified Clinical Supervisor: Cascadia Training Institute, 2017 CBT Plus National Certification: Harborview Sexual Assault and Trauma Center, February 2014 Mental Health Professional, 2014 Responsibilities Making sure the counseling center runs smoothly and that students have a wonderful experience “upstairs

  • Kurt Mayer Chair of Holocaust Studies | Department of History | griechba@plu.edu | 253-535-7642 | Beth A.

    Griech-Polelle taught at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio for several years before coming to Pacific Lutheran University as Mayer Chair in Holocaust Studies. She specializes in Nazi Germany, the Holocaust, Genocide Studies, the Role of Roman Catholic Church leadership in Nazi Germany, and European Women’s history. Dr. Griech-Polelle has published several books, including her most recent one: Antisemitism and the Holocaust: Language, Rhetoric and the Traditions of Hatred, Second

  • Professor Emeritus | Music | Born in 1956 in Beirut, Lebanon, Gregory Youtz received his B.M.

    2013, 2014-15 American Leadership Forum Seminar 2013 His oratorio Drum Taps: Nine Poems on Themes of War was accepted as a nominee for the Pulitzer Prize in Music 2008 Artist Trust G.A.P. Grant recipient for music recording project 2001 “Composer of the Year” award from the Washington State Music Teacher’s Association 1991 Burlington Northern Award for Excellence in Teaching 1990 Ostwald Award for FireWorks, American Bandmaster's Association 1984 1st prize awarded to Scherzo for a Bitter Moon

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

    , Storytelling praxis for courageous and resilient women’s leadership [Conference session; co-presented with Harris, N. R., & Plascencia Saldana, B.], San Francisco, CA (2021, November) NASPA Region V Senior Student Affairs Officers Retreat, Cultivating critical creativity [Conference session], Virtual (2021, August) NASPA Western Regional Conference, Connecting through creativity: Developing habits of “everyday creativity” in student affairs [Conference session; co-presented with Betron, L.], Portland OR

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  • Associate Dean, School of Music, Theatre & Dance; Director of Choral Studies; Professor of Music | Music | galante@plu.edu | 253-535-7603 | Dr.

    Antonio, TX (February 2007) Selected Articles Galante, Brian. "Vibrato and Choral Acoustics: Common Voice Science Issues for the Choral Conductor." Choral Journal Vol. 51, February 2011: 67-75. Accolades Leadership and Service Award, Washington ACDA Recipient of multiple ASCAP Plus awards Professional Memberships/Organizations American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) College Music Society (CMS) National Collegiate Choral Organization

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  • Professor Emeritus | Earth Science | Brian E.

    weaving career, championing the accomplishments of his daughters Laura and Sara, celebrating the arrival of his grand daughter, and spending countless hours running and walking the family dogs. We are grateful for all that Brian has contributed during his career of over four decades of service to PLU. We are grateful for his tireless dedication to students. We are grateful for his passion for sharing the excitement of field geology and his leadership in making field experiences as essential part of