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  • Associate Professor of Flute and Music Theory | Music | rhynejl@plu.edu | 253-535-7058 | Jennifer Rhyne is Associate Professor of Flute and Music Theory at Pacific Lutheran University.

    or Expertise Flute Sølvvinden Flute Ensemble Music Fundamentals Camas Wind Quintet Responsibilities Applied Flute Lessons, Directs Solvvinden Flute Ensemble, Teaches Music Fundamentals, Member of Camas Woodwind Quintet, Director of the Summer Flute Workshop Selected Publications Two Muses Biography Jennifer Rhyne is Associate Professor of Flute and Music Theory at Pacific Lutheran University. She holds degrees from Oberlin College and Conservatory of Music, the University of Michigan, and Stony

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  • Professor of Chemistry | Department of Chemistry | yakelina@plu.edu | 253-535-7554

    Projects Laboratory CHEM 410:  Introduction to Research CHEM 420:  Instrumental Analysis CHEM 440/487: Advanced Organic Chemistry, Advanced Special Topics CHEM 499: Chemistry Senior Capstone PLU Pre-Health Sciences Advising Team Selected Articles Boydston, A., Church, D., Kensy, V., Peterson, G., Yakelis, N. "Investigation of the dynamic nature of 1,2- oxazines derived from peralkylcyclopentadiene and nitrosocarbonyl species." Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry Vol. 14, 2016: 5617-5621. Professional

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  • Associate Professor of Kinesiology | Department of Kinesiology | farrartd@plu.edu | 253-535-7360

    core in K-12 health and physical education using technology, Spokane, WA (2015) SHAPE America National Convention. McConnell, K.E. & Farrar, T.D., Reinforcing the common core through health and fitness, Seattle, WA (2015) Professional Memberships/Organizations SHAPE America - Society of Health and Physical Educators Washington chapter of SHAPE America American Association for Health Education Association of Applied Sport Psychology

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  • Lecturer - Saxophone | Music | steighev@plu.edu | 253-535-7602 | Praised by the Tacoma News Tribune for his “effortless lyricism” as well as his “smooth tone and fluid virtuosity,” saxophonist Erik Steighner has performed with ensembles including the Austin Symphony Orchestra, the Federal Way Symphony, the Northwest Sinfonietta, the Pacific Northwest Ballet Orchestra, the San Antonio Symphony, and Symphony Tacoma.

    Responsibilities Applied Saxophone Lessons, Coaches Chamber Ensembles Biography Praised by the Tacoma News Tribune for his “effortless lyricism” as well as his “smooth tone and fluid virtuosity,” saxophonist Erik Steighner has performed with ensembles including the Austin Symphony Orchestra, the Federal Way Symphony, the Northwest Sinfonietta, the Pacific Northwest Ballet Orchestra, the San Antonio Symphony, and Symphony Tacoma. Steighner teaches at Pacific Lutheran University and Tacoma Community College

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  • Lecturer | Music | camposla@plu.edu | 253-535-7602 | LeeAnne Campos began her music career at the age of seven in Munich, Germany, playing the role of a Siamese boy in a professional production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The King and I. A past regional finalist in the Metropolitan Opera Council Auditions and the San Francisco Merola Opera Program Auditions, her repertoire includes many roles.

    LeeAnne Campos Lecturer Phone: 253-535-7602 Email: camposla@plu.edu Office Hours: (On Campus) Mon - Fri: By Appointment Professional Biography Education B.M., Vocal Performance, Pacific Lutheran University, 1981 Responsibilities Applied Voice Lessons Biography LeeAnne Campos began her music career at the age of seven in Munich, Germany, playing the role of a Siamese boy in a professional production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The King and I. A past regional finalist in the Metropolitan Opera

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  • Lecturer | Music | buchanml@plu.edu | 253-535-7602 | Marlette Buchanan is an accomplished performer of opera, musical theatre, and other genres of music.

    Marlette Buchanan Lecturer Phone: 253-535-7602 Email: buchanml@plu.edu Office Hours: (On Campus) Mon - Fri: By Appointment Professional Biography Education M.M., Boston University B.A., Fisk University Responsibilities Applied Voice Lessons Biography Marlette Buchanan is an accomplished performer of opera, musical theatre, and other genres of music. She has received rave reviews from the Seattle Times, stating, “You know you’re in for something special here in Seattle from the moment Marlette

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  • Professor of Geosciences | Earth Science | whitmaj@plu.edu | 253-535-8720

    Miami, 1981 B.A., Geology, Middlebury College, 1978 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Marine Geology Geophysics Watershed Analysis Environmental Studies Geoscience Education Selected Articles Pratt-Sitaula, B., Butler, R., Whitman, J., Granshaw, F., Groom, R., Hedeen, C., Magura, B., Thompson, D., and Johnson, J.. "Communicating Regional Geoscience and Geohazards to K-12 Teachers." 2011 Fall Meeting American Geophysical Union 2011: Butler, R. F., Granshaw, F.D., Groom, R., Hedeen, C., Johnson, J

  • Professor of Hebrew Bible | Religion | finitsak@plu.edu | 253-535-7319 | Antonios Finitsis’ approach to biblical literature is deeply socio-historical.

    , Greece, 1992 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Hebrew Bible Second Temple Literature Visual Interpretations of the Bible Gender, Sex, and Sexuality Studies Ancient Near East Books Dress Hermeneutics and the Hebrew Bible: Let Your Garments Always Be Bright (T&T Clark 2022) : View Book Dress and Clothing in the Hebrew Bible: For All Her Household Are Clothed in Crimson (T&T Clark 2019) : View Book Visions and Eschatology A Socio-Historical Analysis of Zechariah 1-6 (Bloomsbury T&T Clark 2013) : View Book

  • Associate Professor of Communication | Communication, Media & Design Arts | justin.eckstein@plu.edu | 253-535-8175 | Dr.

    such as Applied Research, Argumentation & Advocacy, Introduction to Communication, and Gender & Communication. Dr. Eckstein’s research explores argumentation and debate. His work has appeared in Communication and Critical/Cultural Studies, The Quarterly Journal of Speech, Western Journal of Communication, Communication Studies, Contemporary Argumentation & Debate,The Journal of Argumentation in Context, Argumentation & Advocacy, and Relevant Rhetoric. Ruth Anderson Debate 2014

  • Lecturer - Euphonium | Music | gilliajm@plu.edu | 253-535-7602 | Jason Gilliam is a native of Tacoma, Washington.  He holds the Bachelor of Music and Master of Arts in Teaching form the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington, where he studied with Peter Ellefson, Ron Munson, and Steve Fissel.  Jason currently holds the position of Lecturer of Euphonium at the Pacific Lutheran University, and is also a Kindergarten teacher in the Steilacoom School District. Jason has enjoyed an ever increasing demand as a clinician and euphonium soloist.  Gilliam has been a featured euphonium artist at the 2012 International Tuba Euphonium Conference in Linz, Austria, the Northern Rockies Tuba Euphonium Festival, Monroe High School Wind Ensemble, Emerald Ridge High School Concert Band, the Northwest Regional International Tuba Euphonium Conference, the University of Idaho, University of Oregon, University of Victoria, Pacific Lutheran University, Puget Brass, Brass Band Northwest, the Harvey Phillips Northwest Big Brass Bash, Sun City Concert Band (Sun City, Arizona), Sitka High School Band (Sitka, Alaska), Tacoma Community College Wind Ensemble, Tacoma Community College Orchestra, Bremerton High School Symphonic Band, Grays Harbor Symphony, and the Northshore Concert Band (Evanston, Illinois). Gilliam was the solo euphonium in the Tacoma Concert Band for over 20 years, and was a featured soloist in over 50 performances.  In 2015, Jason was a featured soloist with the band on a tour of Spain.  Jason also was soloist with the band on their 2007 tour of La Croix Valmer, France, and the 2011 tour of Prague, Salzburg, Vienna, and Budapest.

    Jason Gilliam Lecturer - Euphonium Phone: 253-535-7602 Email: gilliajm@plu.edu Office Hours: (On Campus) Mon - Fri: By Appointment Professional Biography Education M.A., University of Puget Sound B.M., University of Puget Sound Responsibilities Applied Euphonium Lessons Accolades Besson Performing Artist on euphonium Biography Jason Gilliam is a native of Tacoma, Washington.  He holds the Bachelor of Music and Master of Arts in Teaching form the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington

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