New Full-Time, Tenure-Track Faculty
Humanities:
Antonios Finitsis, Assistant Professor, Religion (Old Testament/Hebrew Bible)
- Most recently from New Haven, CT (Yale Divinity School)
- Ph.D. candidate, University of Chicago, expected 2006
- M.A., University of Chicago, 1998
- B.A., National and Capodistrian University of Athens, 1996
Kevin O'Brien, Assistant Professor, Religion (Christian Ethics)
- Most recently from Atlanta, GA
- Ph.D. Candidate, Emory University, expected Summer 2006
- M.A., Union Theological Seminary, 2001
- B.A., Earlham College, 1999
Natural Sciences:
Bogomil Gerganov, Assistant Professor, Physics
- Most recently from Ithaca, NY (Cornell University)
- Ph.D., Cornell University, 2000
- M.S., Cornell University, 1997
- B.S., Sofia University, Sofia, Bulgaria, 1993
Julie Smith, Assistant Professor, Biology
- Most recently from Helena, MT
- Ph.D., New Mexico State University, 2005
- M.S., New Mexico State University, 1997
- B.A., Saint Ambrose University, 1994
Social Sciences:
Maria Luisa Chavez, Assistant Professor, Political Science
- Most recently from Tacoma, WA (Seattle University)
- Ph.D., Washington State University, 2002
- M.A., California State University, 1995
- B.A., California State University, 1992
Peter Ng'ang'a, Assistant Professor, Economics
- Most recently from Florence, KY (Xavier University)
- Ph.D., Southern Illinois University, 2005
- M.A., Economics, Ohio University, 1999
- M.A., International Studies, Ohio University, 1998
- B.Ed., Arts, Egerton University, Njoro, Kenya, 1994
Daniel Renfrow, Assistant Professor, Sociology
- Most recently from Seattle, WA (Pacific Lutheran University)
- Ph.D., University of Washington, 2005
- M.A., University of Washington, 2002
- B.A., Eastern Kentucky University, 1999
Alicia Suarez, Assistant Professor, Sociology
- Most recently from Bloomington, IN (DePauw University)
- Ph.D. Candidate, Indiana University, expected May 2006
- M.A., Indiana University, 2002
- B.A., Indiana University, 1999
David Ward, Assistant Professor, Marriage & Family Therapy
- Most recently from Puyallup, WA (Pacific Lutheran University)
- Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 2005
- M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2002
- B.S., Brigham Young University, 1999
School of Business:
Susan Harmon, Associate Professor, Marketing
- Most recently from Murfreesboro, TN (Middle Tennessee State University)
- Ph.D., University of Alabama, 1998
- M.A., University of Alabama, 1981
- B.S., University of Alabama, 1980
C. Christopher Lee, Associate Professor, Management Information Systems
- Most recently from Bellevue, WA (Central Washington University)
- Ph.D., Saint Louis University, 1996
- M.B.A., Saint Louis University, 1987
- B.S. (political science), Korea University, 1984
School of Arts and Communication:
John Paul Avila, Assistant Professor, Art
- Most recently from Tacoma, WA (Pacific Lutheran University)
- M.F.A., The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, 2004
- B.A., Vaparaiso University, 2000
Amy Beegle, Assistant Professor, Music (Music Education)
- Most recently from Seattle, WA (University of Washington)
- Ph.D., University of Washington, 2003
- M.A.M.E., University of St. Thomas, 2001
- B.M.E., University of New Mexico, 1991
Spencer Ebbinga, Assistant Professor, Art
- Most recently from Mesa, AZ (Arizona State University)
- M.F.A. candidate, Arizona State University, May 2006
- B.F.A., University of Kentucky, 1998
Zachary Lyman, Assistant Professor, Music (Trumpet Theory)
- Most recently from Iowa City, IA (The University of Iowa)
- D.M.A., University of Iowa, candidate
- M.M., The New England Conservatory, 1999
- B.M., The College of Wooster, 1997
Michael Stasinos, Assistant Professor, Art
- Most recently from Seattle, WA (Pacific Lutheran University)
- M.F.A., New York Academy of Art, 1996
- B.S., Southern Utah University, 1991
School of Physical Education:
Allison Stringer, Assistant Professor
- Most recently from Biddenham, Bedford, United Kingdom (De Montfort University)
- Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1997
- M.A., University of Minnesota, 1988
- B.A., College of William and Mary, 1985
New or Reappointed Full-Time Visiting Faculty
Humanities:
Matthew Crom, Visiting Instructor, Philosophy
- Most recently from Eugene, OR (University of Oregon)
- Ph.D. Candidate, The University of Oregon, expected 2006
- M.A., University of Oregon, 2004
- M.A., Southern Illinois University, 2002
- B.A., University of Colorado, 2000
Emily Davidson, Lecturer, Languages/Literatures (Spanish)
- Visitor from 2003 to present
Pauline Kaurin, Visiting Assistant Professor, Philosophy
- Visitor from 1997 to present
Louis Komjathy, Visiting Assistant Professor, Religion
- Visitor in 2004-05
Maria Ferrer-Lightner, Visiting Assistant Professor, Languages/Literatures (Spanish)
- Visitor from 2001 to present
Annal Frenz, Visiting Instructor, Religion
- Most recently from Chicago, IL (The University of Chicago)
- Ph.D. candidate, The University of Chicago, expected 2007
- M.A., The University of Chicago, 1997
- B.S., Portland State University, 1980
Annekathrin Lange, Visiting Assistant Professor, Languages/Literatures (German)Visitor in 2005-06
Andrea Mason, Visiting Assistant Professor, English
- Most recently from Moscow, ID (Washington State University)
- M.F.A., University of Idaho, 2002
- B.A., Colgate University, 1998
Daniel Peterson, Visiting Assistant Professor, Religion
- Visitor in 2005-06
Kathleen Rooney, Visiting Assistant Professor, English
- Most recently from Provincetown, MA (Northeastern University)
- M.F.A., Emerson College, 2005
- B.A., The George Washington University, 2002
Scott Taylor, Visiting Assistant Professor, Languages/Literatures (French)
- Visitor in 2005-06
Social Sciences:
Brad Andrews, Visiting Assistant Professor, Anthropology
- Visitor in 2005-06
Diana DiStefano, Visiting Assistant Professor, History
- Most recently from Lewisburg, PA (Susquehanna University)
- Ph.D., University of Colorado, 2005
- M.A., University of Montana, 2000
- B.A., The Colorado College, 1993
Wenqing Kang, Visiting Assistant Professor, History
- Most recently from Santa Cruz, CA (University of California)
- Ph.D. candidate, University of California, 2006
- M.A. History, University of California, 2000
- M.A. Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities and Social Thought, New York University, 1998
- M.A. History, University of Denver, 1992
- B.A. English, Institute of International Relations, Beijing, China, 1987
Christina Graham, Visiting Assistant Professor, Psychology
- Most recently from Seattle, WA (University of Washington)
- Ph.D., Arizona State University, 2005
- M.A., Arizona State University, 2002
- B.S., Pacific Lutheran University, 1999
Neal Johnson, Visiting Assistant Professor, Economics
- Visitor from 2004 to present
Mary Moran, Visiting Assistant Professor, Social Work
- Visitor in 2005-06
Rachel Nussbaum, Visiting Assistant Professor, History
- Most recently from Chicago, IL (Cornell University)
- Ph.D., Cornell University, 2005
- M.A., Cornell University, 1999
- B.A., Brown University, 1995
Judith Pine, Visiting Assistant Professor, Anthropology
- Most recently from Seattle, WA (University of Puget Sound)
- Ph.D., University of Washington, 2002
- M.A., University of Washington
- B.A., Kansas State University
Natural Sciences:
Michael Behrens, Visiting Assistant Professor, Biology
- Visitor in 2005-06
Donald Lacky, Visiting Assistant Professor, Math
- Visitor from 2001 to present
Brian Naasz, Visiting Assistant Professor, Chemistry
- Visitor in 2005-06
Elizabeth Skendzic, Visiting Assistant Professor, Biology
- Visitor in 2005-06
School of the Arts and Communication:
Craig Cornwall, Visiting Assistant Professor, Art
- Most recently from Olympia, WA (Pierce College)
- M.F.A., University of New Mexico, 1986
- B.F.A., Brigham Young University, 1976
Melissa Franke, Visiting Assistant Professor, Communication
- Most recently from Los Angeles, CA (Annenberg School of Communication)
- Ph.D. candidate, University of Southern California, Spring 2006
- M.A., University of North Carolina, 2003
- B.A., Willamette University, 1996
Arthur Land, Visiting Assistant Professor, Art
- Visitor from 2002 to present
Henry Loughman, Visiting Assistant Professor, Theatre
- Most recently from Redwood City, CA (The Palo Alto Children's Theatre)
- B.A., San Diego State University, 1992
- A.A., Richland College, 1986
Christopher Wheeler, Visiting Assistant Professor, Communication
- Most recently from Gig Harbor, WA
- Ph.D., University of Iowa, 1972
- M.A., University of Oregon, 1969
- B.A., University of Oregon, 1967
School of Business:
David McNabb, Visiting Assistant Professor
- Visitor from 2004 to present
Carol Ptak, Professor/Distinguished Executive in Residence
- Visitor in 2005-06
Frederick Wolf, Clinical Assistant Professor/Executive in Residence
- Most recently from University Place, WA (Arkema, Inc.)
- D.B.A., Nova Southeastern University, 2000
- M.S., Systems Management, University of Denver, 1990
- M.S., Environmental Health, East Tennessee State University, 1978
- B.S., University of South Carolina, 1974
School of Education:
Judy Hassen, Clinical Assistant Professor
- Most recently from Puyallup, WA (City University)
- M.Ed., Central Washington University, 1980
- B.A., Central Washington University, 1973
Paul Nelson, Visiting Assistant Professor
- Visitor in 2005-06
School of Physical Education:
Stephanie Kerr, Visiting Assistant Professor
- Visitor from 2003 to present
Tom Wells, Visiting Assistant Professor
- Visitor from 2004 to present
Margaret Gehring, Visiting Assistant Professor
- Most recently from Lacrosse, WI (Ohio Wesleyan University)
- Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 2002
- M.S., Smith College, 1990
- B.S., State University of New York at Buffalo, 1987
As of August 16, 2006