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David Ward https://www.plu.edu/health-professions/staff/david-ward/

Biography Dr. David Ward became Dean of the College of Health Professions in 2022 and is a Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT). He arrived at PLU in 2005 and became Chair of the Department of Marriage and Family Therapy in 2009. In addition to these roles, he has served in various leadership positions at PLU (including Budget Advisory Committee and Faculty Affairs Committee) and as a volunteer within the field of MFT and the community. Dr. Ward continues to actively practice as a marriage and

Contact Information

253-535-8284

warddb@plu.edu

Area of Emphasis/Expertise

The Power of Hope to Affect Change

Clinical Training and Supervision

Couple Relationships

2014 Conference Schedule https://www.plu.edu/holocaustconference-2016/about/conference-archives/2014-holocaust-conference/2014-conference-schedule/

Endowed Chair in Holocaust Studies and support from community members and sponsors.Wednesday, March 12Xavier, Nordquist Lecture Hall 7 p.m. “Weapons of the Spirit” Movie and Discussion with Pierre Sauvage: Le Chambon-sur-LignonThursday, March 13Anderson University Center/Chris Knutzen Hall East and West 1 p.m. Exodus 1947 Speaker: Sam Brill-Child of Survivors 3 p.m. Speakers for afternoon panel Pierre Sauvage Dr. Christopher Browning Dr. Helmut Lehmann Mary Baker Russell Music Center/Lagerquist Hall 7

2014 Conference Schedule https://www.plu.edu/holocaustconference-distortion-and-denial/about/conference-archives/2014-holocaust-conference/2014-conference-schedule/

Endowed Chair in Holocaust Studies and support from community members and sponsors.Wednesday, March 12Xavier, Nordquist Lecture Hall 7 p.m. “Weapons of the Spirit” Movie and Discussion with Pierre Sauvage: Le Chambon-sur-LignonThursday, March 13Anderson University Center/Chris Knutzen Hall East and West 1 p.m. Exodus 1947 Speaker: Sam Brill-Child of Survivors 3 p.m. Speakers for afternoon panel Pierre Sauvage Dr. Christopher Browning Dr. Helmut Lehmann Mary Baker Russell Music Center/Lagerquist Hall 7

2014 Conference Schedule https://www.plu.edu/holocaustconference-first-do-no-harm/about/conference-archives/2014-holocaust-conference/2014-conference-schedule/

Endowed Chair in Holocaust Studies and support from community members and sponsors.Wednesday, March 12Xavier, Nordquist Lecture Hall 7 p.m. “Weapons of the Spirit” Movie and Discussion with Pierre Sauvage: Le Chambon-sur-LignonThursday, March 13Anderson University Center/Chris Knutzen Hall East and West 1 p.m. Exodus 1947 Speaker: Sam Brill-Child of Survivors 3 p.m. Speakers for afternoon panel Pierre Sauvage Dr. Christopher Browning Dr. Helmut Lehmann Mary Baker Russell Music Center/Lagerquist Hall 7

2014 Conference Schedule https://www.plu.edu/holocaustconference-jewish-life-in-poland/about/conference-archives/2014-holocaust-conference/2014-conference-schedule/

Endowed Chair in Holocaust Studies and support from community members and sponsors.Wednesday, March 12Xavier, Nordquist Lecture Hall 7 p.m. “Weapons of the Spirit” Movie and Discussion with Pierre Sauvage: Le Chambon-sur-LignonThursday, March 13Anderson University Center/Chris Knutzen Hall East and West 1 p.m. Exodus 1947 Speaker: Sam Brill-Child of Survivors 3 p.m. Speakers for afternoon panel Pierre Sauvage Dr. Christopher Browning Dr. Helmut Lehmann Mary Baker Russell Music Center/Lagerquist Hall 7

2014 Conference Schedule https://www.plu.edu/holocaustconference-resistance/about/conference-archives/2014-holocaust-conference/2014-conference-schedule/

Endowed Chair in Holocaust Studies and support from community members and sponsors.Wednesday, March 12Xavier, Nordquist Lecture Hall 7 p.m. “Weapons of the Spirit” Movie and Discussion with Pierre Sauvage: Le Chambon-sur-LignonThursday, March 13Anderson University Center/Chris Knutzen Hall East and West 1 p.m. Exodus 1947 Speaker: Sam Brill-Child of Survivors 3 p.m. Speakers for afternoon panel Pierre Sauvage Dr. Christopher Browning Dr. Helmut Lehmann Mary Baker Russell Music Center/Lagerquist Hall 7

2014 Conference Schedule https://www.plu.edu/holocaustconference-synagogue-and-church/about/conference-archives/2014-holocaust-conference/2014-conference-schedule/

Endowed Chair in Holocaust Studies and support from community members and sponsors.Wednesday, March 12Xavier, Nordquist Lecture Hall 7 p.m. “Weapons of the Spirit” Movie and Discussion with Pierre Sauvage: Le Chambon-sur-LignonThursday, March 13Anderson University Center/Chris Knutzen Hall East and West 1 p.m. Exodus 1947 Speaker: Sam Brill-Child of Survivors 3 p.m. Speakers for afternoon panel Pierre Sauvage Dr. Christopher Browning Dr. Helmut Lehmann Mary Baker Russell Music Center/Lagerquist Hall 7

2014 Conference Schedule https://www.plu.edu/holocaustconference/about/conference-archives/2014-holocaust-conference/2014-conference-schedule/

Endowed Chair in Holocaust Studies and support from community members and sponsors.Wednesday, March 12Xavier, Nordquist Lecture Hall 7 p.m. “Weapons of the Spirit” Movie and Discussion with Pierre Sauvage: Le Chambon-sur-LignonThursday, March 13Anderson University Center/Chris Knutzen Hall East and West 1 p.m. Exodus 1947 Speaker: Sam Brill-Child of Survivors 3 p.m. Speakers for afternoon panel Pierre Sauvage Dr. Christopher Browning Dr. Helmut Lehmann Mary Baker Russell Music Center/Lagerquist Hall 7

Shane J. Lopez, Ph.D. https://www.plu.edu/hope/speakers/shane-lopez-phd/

using it to start a hope conversation in their community). Dr. Lopez is the director of the annual Gallup Wellbeing Forum, which convenes scholars, leaders, and decision makers to discuss the issues that determine happiness and health. He researches the links between hope, strengths development, academic success, and overall wellbeing and collaborates with scholars around the world on these issues. He specializes in hope and strengths enhancement for students from preschool through college

Extras https://www.plu.edu/hospitality/extras/

step of the way to ensure your PLU visit is positive and pleasurable. Staff photos to come! Getting to PLU is easy and convenient! It is centrally located in Western Washington and nestled in the quaint Garfield Street college community.