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. in American Culture Studies at Bowling Green State University and has continued to serve our department as a sabbatical and retirement replacement. Dr. Mann earned her M.S. in Sport Studies (Sport Behavior and Performance) from Miami University of Ohio and her B.A. in Physical Education (w/ teaching certification and a minor in Sport Psychology) from Pacific Lutheran University where she graduated Cum Laude and was also recognized as WAHPERD Major of the Year. Dr. Mann’s academic background is in

on issues of language and knowledge, especially knowledge about word meanings, in both adults and toddlers. Current studies investigate differences in toddlers’ comprehension of partially known words. Secondary lines of investigation can be described as social cognition (e.g., the effects of physical attractiveness on eyewitness memory, cognitive overload as an explanation for noncompliance with emergency vehicles, or ethical decision making as a function of gender and academic major

Jessica Flores Visiting Instructor of Hispanic and Latino Studies Phone: 253-535-7215 Email: floresja@plu.edu Office Location: Hauge Administration Building - 207-G

Jonathan M. Rizzardi Visiting Assistant Professor of Education They/Them Phone: 301-788-8270 Email: rizzardi@plu.edu Professional Biography Education Ph.D., Theatre History and Performance Studies, University of Washington, ABD M.A.T., Secondary English & Theatre, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, 2013 B.A., English, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, 2012 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Theatre History and Performance Studies Arts Integration & Arts Education Gender, Sexuality, and Race Studies

Tracy Williamson Assistant to the Dean of the College of Liberal Studies she, her & hers Phone: 253-535-7321 Email: williamson@plu.edu Office Location:Hauge Administration Building - Room 222 D Office Hours: (On Campus) Mon - Fri: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

Erik J. Hammerstrom Professor of Global Studies Phone: 253-535-7225 Email: hammerej@plu.edu Office Location: Hauge Administration Building - 227-H Status:On Sabbatical Website: https://plu.academia.edu/ErikHammerstrom Curriculum Vitae: View my CV Professional Biography Education Ph.D., Religious Studies, Indiana University, 2010 M.A., Religion (Asian), University of Hawai'i, 2003 B.A., Sarah Lawrence College, 1997 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Korean and East Asian Religions Early modern

Gina Hames Associate Professor of History Phone: 253-535-7132 Email: hamesgl@plu.edu Office Location:Xavier Hall - Room 113 Professional Biography Additional Titles/Roles Member of the Design Team, Cornerstones General Education Model Pilot Program Education Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon University, 1996 M.A., Carnegie Mellon University, 1992 M.A., Eastern Washington University, 1989 B.A., Eastern Washington University, 1986 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Alcohol studies in a Global Context Pedagogy

Divinity from Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, CA and her B.A. in Religion with Gender Studies and Psychology minors from ELCA-affiliated Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.     Outside of work, Jen enjoys hiking, cooking, running, the Enneagram, reading about minimalism/simple living, tending to her composting worms and exploring Tacoma and the Pacific Northwest with her spouse Deb.  In 2023 Jen completed a certification as a  Liminal Guide (a cross between spiritual direction

Paul Manfredi 魏朴 Director of Chinese Studies Program Phone: 253-535-7216 Email: manfredi@plu.edu Office Location: Hauge Administration Building - 207-B Professional Biography Additional Titles/Roles Professor of Chinese CIWA Director Education Ph.D., Indiana University, 2001 Dual M.A., Indiana University, 1998 B.A., Long Island University, 1992 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise East-West Literary / Cultural Influence Studies Modern Chinese Literature, Primarily Poetry Books Modern Poetry in China

Oksana Ezhokina Associate Professor of Music - Piano; Coordinator of Keyboard Studies Phone: 253-535-7604 Email: ejokinoa@plu.edu Office Location: Mary Baker Russell Music Center - 114 Office Hours: (On Campus) Mon - Fri: By Appointment Professional Biography Video Education D.M.A., Piano Performance, Stony Brook University, 2004 M.M., Northern Illinois University, 1999 B.M., Walla Walla University, 1997 Responsibilities Piano Studies Chair, Applied Piano Lessons, Advanced Keyboarding Lessons