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Business Major: Innovation and Entrepreneurship Emphasis

Bachelor of Arts

With a business: innovation and entrepreneurship, degree, you’ll gain the tools to launch your own business or be a core part of growing an existing business.

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Become who you’re meant to be. While earning a B.A. in Business with an innovation and entrepreneurship emphasis, you’ll unlock your potential and gain critical skills for success in many career fields. You’ll develop entrepreneurial skills to forge the engine behind new thinking and innovation, but you’ll also have the solid business acumen that builds healthy companies and strong economies. You’ll develop your creativity, customer development, strategy, and project management that equip you to serve a variety of businesses and organizations—and use your skills to make a difference.

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Why should I study innovation and entrepreneurship at Bethel?

Here, you’ll find a Christ-centered learning community where you belong. Your learning will center in the Department of Business, where you’ll learn from professors who get to know you personally and will invest in your success.

  • Faith-fueled learning
    You’ll explore the intersection of business and faith, develop your God-given talents, and learn to use the tools of business to make a difference in your community and the world.

  • Join our vibrant and active business community
    Here, you won’t study business or start your career alone. You’ll join our strong business community, find mentorship, and build a network with classmates and professionals through BBEA, BethelBiz, and much more.

  • Pursue your passions
    Along with numerous career options with an accounting degree, you can combine this emphasis with other business emphasis disciplines like accountingbusiness analysis and analytics, finance, managing organizations and human resources, and marketing—all to fit your interests and career goals.

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Courses and skills

What skills will I develop?

As you gain the skills and knowledge for a successful and fulfilling career, you’ll also explore ways to serve others and integrate your faith into your career.

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A strong foundation in business

Acquire a base of well-rounded skills that will prepare you for diverse roles in the business world.

Innovative and strategic skills

Develop expertise in lean startup methodology, new product development, and organizational strategy to drive innovation and strategic growth within any organization.

Practical business skills

Gain hands-on experience by working in a team to generate ideas, create products, source suppliers, set prices, sell both physically and online, and manage financials. You’ll receive valuable start-up insights by pitching ideas to a panel of local entrepreneurs, shark-tank style, and receiving feedback.

Analytical and management skills

Enhance your capabilities in project management, data and financial analysis, and leading organizational change. Cultivate self-management, versatility, and flexibility to effectively navigate complex business environments.

Creative and visionary skills

Strengthen your ability in vision casting, imagination, and visualization, while honing critical and creative thinking. Explore social entrepreneurship to create impactful, sustainable solutions in the business world.

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Academic plans

Map out your time at Bethel—from day one to your diploma. Your course schedule is designed to help you grow, gain skills, and become who you’re meant to be.

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Learning opportunities

What experiences will I have?

Hands-on learning is at the core of all Bethel majors. That means you’ll find numerous opportunities to get involved, apply what you’ve learned, and gain experience. And Bethel’s size and vibrant community will allow you to pursue ways to get involved right away.

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Practical application

Apply classroom lessons by completing an internship, working with clients on a capstone project, and preparing tax returns for individuals and families in need. You can also participate in clubs and activities like the Royals Investment Fund, the Chartered Financial Analyst Challenge, the Innovation Scholars program, and more.

Valuable connections

Pursue opportunities to grow as a business through student-led groups like BBEA. You’ll also build your network and gain mentorship through our alumni network through BethelBiz, Women in Business events, and more.

Study abroad

Learn firsthand about the global economy. Examine how businesses like advertising agencies, banks, accounting firms, manufacturing facilities, and multinational corporations operate across borders.

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Real-world impact

What can I do with this degree?

With a business: innovation and entrepreneurship, you’ll forge the skills and knowledge to launch your own venture or contribute to the growth of existing businesses. You'll be prepared to make a difference in diverse industries and sectors.

Start and innovate businesses

You'll gain the skills to start a business or improve an existing one, applying experimentation and creativity in a business setting.

Improve small businesses, nonprofits, and family businesses

Gain the knowledge to strengthen a family business, small business, or nonprofit. You’ll use your entrepreneurial skills to drive success, growth, and sustainability.

Corporate innovation

Learn how to work in corporations to start new departments or launch new products, bringing entrepreneurial thinking into larger organizations.

Versatile career options

Add other specializations to prepare for roles as a financial planner, human resources specialist, or marketer, benefiting from the innovation and customer development skills developed in the program.

Skills for any field

With a business major, you’ll forge a strong foundation for wherever your career takes you—whether it’s a firm, corporation, government agency, or not-for-profit organization.

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Explore Bethel for yourself

Visiting campus is the best way to learn about Bethel and our majors. As you try out academic and campus life at Bethel, you can attend a class, chat with students, meet professors and coaches, tour campus, and get a taste of life in our program.

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Faculty mentors

Meet your professors

You’ll learn alongside faculty who are distinguished scholars and faithful Christians. They’ll know you by name and invest in your success. And in our state-of-the-art business space, you’ll find a large lounge space, huddle rooms, and interactive classrooms where you can connect with classmates and professors every day.

Department of Business


Location

Robertson Center (RC) 310

Contact

Mary Ann Harris

Bethany Opsata

Brian Beecken

Brian Beecken

Professor of Physics and Engineering

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Andrew Bramsen

Andrew Bramsen

Associate Professor of Political Science

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Diane Dahl P.h.D., RN

Diane Dahl P.h.D., RN

Interim Dean of Healthcare Programs and Dean of Nursing, Chief Nursing Administrator

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Julie De Haan

Julie De Haan

Professor of Nursing

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Eydie Dyke-Shypulski

Eydie Dyke-Shypulski

Professor of Social Work

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Amy Dykstra

Amy Dykstra

Professor of Biological Sciences

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Chris Gehrz

Chris Gehrz

Professor of History

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Nathan Gossett

Nathan Gossett

Associate Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science

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Merrin Guice Gill

Merrin Guice Gill

Associate Professor of Music, and Director of Choral Activities

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Amanda Hamilton

Amanda Hamilton

Professor of Art

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Mary Ann Harris

Mary Ann Harris

Professor of Business

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Leah Jackson

Leah Jackson

Associate Professor of Applied Health Sciences

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Peggy Kendall

Peggy Kendall

Professor of Communication Studies

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Rollin King

Rollin King

Professor of Chemistry

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Erik Leafblad

Erik Leafblad

Assistant Professor of Missional Ministries

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Jill Martin

Jill Martin

Associate Professor of Education

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Claudia May

Claudia May

Professor of Reconciliation Studies and Program Director of Reconciliation Studies

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Bethany Opsata

Bethany Opsata

Associate Professor of Business

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Graciela Perez

Graciela Perez

Professor of Languages and Cultures

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Angela Sabates

Angela Sabates

Professor of Psychology

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Ripley Smith

Ripley Smith

Professor of Media Communication

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April Vinding

April Vinding

Professor of English and Director of Writing

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Jeffrey Wetzig

Jeffrey Wetzig

Professor of Art

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Brandon Winters

Brandon Winters

Professor of Chemistry

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Michael Holmes

Michael Holmes

University Professor of Biblical Studies and Early Christianity Emeritus

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Kenneth Petersen

Professor of Biological Sciences Emeritus

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Shyla Allard

Shyla Allard

Assistant Professor of Business

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Trudi Anderson

Trudi Anderson

Private Lesson Instructor in Flute

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Betsy Anderson

Betsy Anderson

Associate Professor of Communication Studies

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Rachel Anderson

Rachel Anderson

Associate Professor of Psychology

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Jentine Arkema

Jentine Arkema

Teaching Partner in Communication Studies

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Tanner Auch

Tanner Auch

Associate Professor of Mathematics

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James K. Beilby

James K. Beilby

Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies

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Mauvalyn Bowen

Mauvalyn Bowen

Professor of Business

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Jeff Brueske

Jeff Brueske

Private Lesson Instructor in Jazz Bass

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Nancy Brule

Nancy Brule

Professor of Communication Studies

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Christopher Carroll

Christopher Carroll

Associate Professor of Applied Health Sciences

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Tara Cheath

Tara Cheath

Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

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James Christenson

James Christenson

Associate Professor of Chemistry

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Melissa Cordes

Melissa Cordes

Associate Professor of Biological Sciences

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Sherryse Corrow

Sherryse Corrow

Professor of Psychology

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Michael Disher

Michael Disher

Assistant Professor of Economics

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Ellis Doan

Ellis Doan

Professor of Biological Sciences

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Paul Eddy

Paul Eddy

Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies

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Brooke Eischens, APRN, CNM

Brooke Eischens, APRN, CNM

Instructor of Nursing

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Amy Evans

Amy Evans

Associate Professor of Psychology

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Victor Ezigbo

Victor Ezigbo

Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies

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Joel Frederickson

Joel Frederickson

Professor of Psychology

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Leo Gabriel

Leo Gabriel

Professor of Business

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Bethany Gerdin, PhD, RN, CNE

Bethany Gerdin, PhD, RN, CNE

Associate Professor of Nursing

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Laura Gilbertson

Laura Gilbertson

Associate Professor of Reconciliation Studies

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Zachary Gingerich

Private Lesson Instructor in trombone

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Charles Goldberg

Charles Goldberg

Associate Professor of History

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Foster Graif

Foster Graif

Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education

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Weily Grina-Shay

Weily Grina-Shay

Private Lesson Instructor of Music

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Kristi Gustafson

Kristi Gustafson

Assistant Professor of Nursing

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Emily Hagen

Emily Hagen

Private Lesson Instructor in Viola

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Alyssa Hamre Kontak

Alyssa Hamre Kontak

Assistant Professor of Physics

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Angela Hanson

Angela Hanson

Private Lesson Instructor in Violin

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Carol Hargate

Carol Hargate

Professor of Nursing

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Kaz Hayashi

Kaz Hayashi

Associate Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies

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Jessica Henderson

Jessica Henderson

Professor of Design

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Stacy Hepburn

Stacy Hepburn

Assistant Professor of Social Work

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Juan Hernandez

Juan Hernandez

Professor of Biblical Studies

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Brent Hoernemann

Brent Hoernemann

Laboratory and Safety Coordinator

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Julie Hogan

Julie Hogan

Associate Professor of Physics

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Ann Holland

Ann Holland

Professor of Nursing

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Brian Holland

Brian Holland

Associate Professor of Business

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Brian Hyatt

Brian Hyatt

Professor of Biological Sciences and Professor of Biochemistry

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Jeff Jacob

Jeff Jacob

Professor of Economics

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JB Jawabrah Al Hourani

JB Jawabrah Al Hourani

Associate Professor of Chemistry

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Nadine Johnson

Nadine Johnson

Education Licensing and Advising Specialist

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Mark Kausch

Mark Kausch

Private Lesson Instructor in Double Bass

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William Kinney

William Kinney

Professor of Mathematics

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Merilee Klemp

Merilee Klemp

Private Lesson Instructor in Oboe

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AnneMarie Kooistra

AnneMarie Kooistra

Professor of History and Co-Program Director of Pietas Honors Program

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Marion Larson

Marion Larson

Professor of English

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Joyce LeMay

Joyce LeMay

Associate Professor of Business

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Elisabeth Lefebvre

Elisabeth Lefebvre

Associate Professor of Education

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Minyoung Lim

Minyoung Lim

Assistant Professor of Social Work

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Mary Lindell

Mary Lindell

Associate Professor of Education

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Nathan Lindquist

Nathan Lindquist

Professor of Physics and Co-Program Director of Pietas Honors Program

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Abbie Marten

Abbie Marten

Instructor of Biological Sciences

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Carole Mason Smith

Carole Mason Smith

Private Lesson Instructor in Music and Theatre

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Peg McCormick

Peg McCormick

Associate Professor of Education

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Mary Michener

Mary Michener

Associate Professor of General Studies

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Mindy Molin

Administrative Assistant

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Christopher Moore

Christopher Moore

Associate Professor of Political Science

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Shawn Moore

Instructor of General Education

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David Muhovich

David Muhovich

Associate Professor of Nursing

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Sam Mulberry

Sam Mulberry

Assistant Professor of History and Co-Director of the Academic Enrichment and Support Center

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Brittany Nairn

Brittany Nairn

Associate Professor of Biological Sciences

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Ruth Nelson

Ruth Nelson

Professor of Psychology and Co-director of the Academic Enrichment and Support Center

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Jana Nohrenberg, DNP, RN, CCNS, CCRN

Jana Nohrenberg, DNP, RN, CCNS, CCRN

Associate Professor of Nursing

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Laura Nugteren MA, RN, CCRN

Laura Nugteren MA, RN, CCRN

Associate Professor of Nursing

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Sara Nylin, DNP, RNC

Sara Nylin, DNP, RNC

Associate Professor of Nursing

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Bruce Olsen

Bruce Olsen

Associate Professor of Business Emeritus

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Christine Osgood

Christine Osgood

Associate Professor of Wellbeing, Director of Wellbeing

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Andrew Paine

Andrew Paine

Associate Professor of Business

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Seth Paradis

Seth Paradis

Professor of Applied Health Sciences

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Allyson Partin

Private Lesson Instructor of French Horn

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Jeffrey Port

Jeffrey Port

Professor of Biological Sciences

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Angela Preston

Angela Preston

Associate Professor of English

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Leah Qubty

Leah Qubty

Assistant Professor of Applied Health Sciences

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Wayne Raman-Nair

Professor of Physics and Engineering

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Shawn Sauve

Shawn Sauve

Associate Professor of Business

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Lindsay Schlemmer

Lindsay Schlemmer

Private Lesson Instructor in Cello

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Sara Shady

Sara Shady

Professor of Philosophy

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Christopher Shofner

Christopher Shofner

Associate Professor of Communication Studies

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Kayla Skeate

Assistant Professor of Nursing

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Scott Sochay

Scott Sochay

Associate Professor of Communication Studies

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Debbie Solomon, DNP, FNP-C, PHN

Debbie Solomon, DNP, FNP-C, PHN

Clinical Associate Professor of Nursing

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Paula Soneral

Paula Soneral

Professor of Biological Sciences

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Justin Staebell

Private Lesson Instructor in Voice

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Keith Stein

Keith Stein

Professor of Physics

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Kenneth Steinbach

Kenneth Steinbach

University Professor of Art

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Angela Stoeckman

Angela Stoeckman

Professor of Chemistry

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Danny Swensen

Danny Swensen

Professor of Education

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Shensheng Tang

Shensheng Tang

Professor of Physics and Engineering

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Lex Thompson

Lex Thompson

Professor of Art

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Steven Thompson

Steven Thompson

Professor of Music, Professor of Music Education and Director of Instrumental Activities

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Wendy Thompson

Wendy Thompson

Associate Professor of Nursing

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Jackie Towner

Jackie Towner

Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences

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Emily Urban

Emily Urban

Staff Accompanist

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Lynn Uzzell

Lynn Uzzell

Associate Professor of Political Science

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Catherine Victorsen

Catherine Victorsen

Private Lesson Instructor in Harp

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Geri Von Grey

Geri Von Grey

Associate Professor of Education

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Michelle Westmark Wingard

Michelle Westmark Wingard

Professor of Art and Gallery Director

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Stephen Whiting

Stephen Whiting

Associate Professor of Business

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Drew Whitson

Drew Whitson

Associate Professor of Business

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Scott Winter

Scott Winter

Professor of Journalism

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Amy Witt

Amy Witt

Professor of Nursing

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Jodi Wolkerstorfer

Jodi Wolkerstorfer

Instructor of Education

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Catherine Wright

Catherine Wright

Associate Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies

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Gretchen Wrobel

Gretchen Wrobel

University Professor of Psychology

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Tao Wu

Tao Wu

Associate Professor of Chemistry

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Sara Wyse

Sara Wyse

Professor of Biological Sciences

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Jed Yang

Jed Yang

Associate Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science

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Dan Yim

Dan Yim

Professor of Philosophy

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Nick Zeimet

Nick Zeimet

Assistant Professor of Social Work

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Lydia Shull

Office Coordinator

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Leigh Anne Adams

Leigh Anne Adams

Adjunct Assistant Professor; Theatre Emphasis

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Brittany Anderson

Adjunct Instructor of Nursing

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Tyler Ashworth

Adjunct Instructor of Computer Science

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Adjunct Instructor of Music

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Adjunct Instructor of Languages and Cultures

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Bruce Berglund

Adjunct Instructor of History, Philosophy, and Political Science

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Debbie Britt

Debbie Britt

Adjunct Assistant in Clinical Instruction of Nursing

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Michael Bumann

Adjunct Instructor of History, Philosophy, and Political Science

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Justin Byers

Justin Byers

Adjunct Associate Professor of Applied Health Sciences

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Becky Carlson

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Education and Elementary Education Placement Coordinator

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Sarah Carlson

Adjunct Instructor of Nursing

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Craig Case

Craig Case

Adjunct Instructor of General Education

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Emily Conrad

Adjunct Instructor in Nursing

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David Crittenden

David Crittenden

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music

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Adjunct Instructor of Chemistry and Chemistry Lab and Safety Coordinator

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Adjunct Instructor of General Studies

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Michell Daymond

Adjunct Instructor of Nursing

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William Derden

William Derden

Adjunct Instructor of Education

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Lawrence Dunn

Adjunct Professor of Math and Computer Science

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Dale Durie

Adjunct Associate Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies

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Adjunct Instructor of Business

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Adjunct Instructor of Languages and Cultures

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Kendall Engelke Davis

Adjunct Instructor of General Studies

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Omar Fakhri

Omar Fakhri

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Philosophy

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Karin Farrington

Karin Farrington

Adjunct Instructor of Education

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Adjunct Instructor of Applied Health Sciences

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Bart Fischer

Adjunct Instructor of History, Philosophy, and Political Science

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Adjunct Instructor of Applied Health Sciences

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Lisa Fossum, MSN, PHN, RN

Lisa Fossum, MSN, PHN, RN

Adjunct Instructor of Nursing

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Adjunct Instructor of Nursing

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Katie Friesen Smith

Adjunct Associate Professor of General Studies

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Janiece Gray

Janiece Gray

Adjunct Instructor of Community Health

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Andrew Greenlee

Adjunct Instructor of Philosophy

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Rushika Hage

Adjunct Instructor of History

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Jason Harms

Adjunct Instructor of Music

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Adjunct Instructor of Education

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Tracy Harris

Adjunct Instructor of Business

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Julie Hedlund

Julie Hedlund

Adjunct Associate Professor of Business

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Adjunct Instructor of Education

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Adjunct Instructor of Art and Design

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Adjunct Instructor of Applied Health Sciences

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Adjunct Instructor of Nursing

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Adjunct Instructor of Psychology

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Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics

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Adjunct Instructor of Business

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Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics

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Adjunct Associate Professor of Business and Economics

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Adjunct Instructor of Education

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Adjunct Instructor of Human Services

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Adjunct Instructor of Biological Sciences

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Adjunct Instructor of Art and Design

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Adjunct Instructor in Applied Health Sciences

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Adjunct Instructor of Business

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Adjunct Instructor of General Studies

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Nathan Lemke

Nathan Lemke

Adjunct Associate Professor of Physics and Engineering

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Adjunct Instructor of Education

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Adjunct Instructor of Spanish Language

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Adjunct Instructor of Applied Health Sciences

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Adjunct Instructor of General Studies

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Adjunct Instructor of Business

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Adjunct Instructor of Applied Health Sciences

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Adjunct Instructor of Education

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Adjunct Instructor of Education

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Adjunct Instructor of Biological Sciences

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Adjunct Instructor of BUILD

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Adjunct Instructor of Education

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Adjunct Instructor of General Education

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Richard Olson

Richard Olson

Adjunct Instructor of Business

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Tina Park

Tina Park

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music and Private Lesson Instructor in Piano

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Amy Poppinga

Amy Poppinga

Adjunct Associate Professor of History

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John Potts

John Potts

Adjunct Instructor of Biblical and Theological Studies

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John Povolny

John Povolny

Adjunct Instructor of Music

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Elizabeth Roddy

Elizabeth Roddy

Adjunct Instructor of Art and Design

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Adjunct Instructor of General Education

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Andrew Russell

Andrew Russell

Adjunct Assistant Professor of General Education

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Jessica Samens

Jessica Samens

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Communication Studies

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Adjunct Assistant Professor of Chemistry

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Adjunct Instructor of General Studies and Adjunct Instructor of Biological Sciences

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Jennifer Scott

Jennifer Scott

Adjunct Instructor of Biblical and Theological Studies

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Adjunct Instructor of Business

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Kevin Shull

Adjunct Instructor of Music, Director of the Handbell Ensemble and Manager of Music Organizations

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Adjunct Instructor of Biological Sciences

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Michelle Steffenhagen

Adjunct Assistant Professor of General Studies and Introduction to Wellbeing Coordinator

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Adjunct Instructor of Languages and Cultures

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Adjunct Instructor of Biological Sciences

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Adjunct Instructor of Physics and Engineering

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Adjunct Instructor of American Sign Language

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Adjunct Assistant Professor of Philosophy

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Deborah Thomas

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science

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Corey Tolliver Sr.

Adjunct Instructor of Social Work

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Marshall Urban

Marshall Urban

Adjunct Instructor of Music

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Adjunct Instructor of Nursing

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Adjunct Assistant Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies

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Adjunct Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences

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Carissa Wyant

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies

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Steven Yackel

Adjunct Instructor of Computer Science

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Joshua Agrimson

Adjunct Instructor of General Studies

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Carl Albing

Carl Albing

Adjunct Associate Professor of Math and Computer Science

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Emily Allen

Adjunct Assistant Professor of General Studies

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Lauren Baker

Adjunct Instructor of Nursing

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Amy Bianchi-Ross

Adjunct Instructor of Psychology

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Greg Bourland

Greg Bourland

Adjunct Instructor of Business

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Brandon Burbach

Adjunct Assistant Professor in Biological Sciences

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Nicole Centanni

Adjunct Instructor of Psychology

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Mengkun Du

Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics

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Kasey Erickson

Kasey Erickson

Adjunct Instructor of Psychology

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Amy Fox

Amy Fox

Adjunct Instructor of Education

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Nicole Greufe

Adjunct Instructor of Applied Health Sciences

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Erica Hering

Erica Hering

Adjunct Instructor of Education

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Krystal Humphreys

Krystal Humphreys

Adjunct Instructor of Psychology

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Stephen Hunt

Adjunct Instructor of General Studies

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Sara Jones

Adjunct Instructor of Education

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Peter Kapsner

Peter Kapsner

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies

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Lisa Kepple

Lisa Kepple

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Applied Health Sciences and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Health Education

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Todd Kline

Adjunct Instructor of History, Philosophy, and Political Science

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William Lawrenz

Adjunct Instructor of English and Journalism

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Gregg Lindberg

Gregg Lindberg

Adjunct Instructor of Business

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Erica Lynch

Adjunct Instructor of General Studies

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Andrew Marquardt

Adjunct Instructor of Math and Computer Science

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Mackenzie Moe

Adjunct Instructor in Nursing

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Caleb Molstad

Adjunct Instructor of General Studies

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Glenn Morehouse Olson

Adjunct Instructor of Education

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Megan O'Brien

Adjunct Instructor of Nursing

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Alicia Ochs

Adjunct Instructor of Psychology

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Lisa Ouren

Adjunct Instructor of Education

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Eric Peterson

Eric Peterson

Adjunct Instructor of General Studies

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Jayanti Ray

Jayanti Ray

Adjunct Instructor of Speech Language and Pathology

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Kathlene Scholljegerdes

Kathlene Scholljegerdes

Adjunct Instructor of Psychology

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Susan Schwope

Susan Schwope

Adjunct Instructor of Education

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Janelle Shearer

Janelle Shearer

Adjunct Instructor of Nursing

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Jake Smith

Adjunct Instructor in Mathematics

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Mari Smitsdorff

Adjunct Instructor of Nursing

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Andrew Steward

Adjunct Instructor of Biological Sciences

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Kayla Stinger

Adjunct Instructor of Nursing

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Bailey Thompson

Adjunct Instructor of Psychology

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David Tweeten

Adjunct Associate Professor of Chemistry

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Amanda Wallrich

Adjunct Instructor of Education

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Amanda Wallrich

Adjunct Instructor of Education

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Laura Wennstrom

Laura Wennstrom

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Art

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Haley Wireman-Sobba

Haley Wireman-Sobba

Adjunct Instructor of Political Science

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Haley Wireman-Sobba

Adjunct Instructor of Political Science and Adjunct Professor

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Brent Adams

Brent Adams

Associate Professor of Theatre Arts Emeritus

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Don Albright

Professor of Chemistry Emeritus

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Donald Alexander

Professor of Biblical Studies Emeritus

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Phyllis Alsdurf

Professor of English Emerita

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Bryan Anderson

Associate Professor of Biological Sciences Emeritus

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Linda Anderson

Linda Anderson

Professor of Nursing Emerita

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Thomas Becknell

Thomas Becknell

Professor of English Emeritus

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John Bower

Professor of Social Work Emeritus

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Tim Bredow

Professor of Nursing Emeritus

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Susan Brooks

Susan Brooks

Professor of English Emerita

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Scott Brown

Scott Brown

Professor of Mathematics Education Emeritus

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Connie Clark

Connie Clark

Professor of Nursing Emerita

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Patrice Conrath

Patrice Conrath

Associate Professor of Mathematics Emerita

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David Danforth

Associate Professor of Business Emeritus

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Patricia Danforth

Assistant Professor of Education Emerita

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Nikki Daniels

Nikki Daniels

Associate Professor of Organizational Leadership Emerita

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Teresa DeGolier

Teresa DeGolier

Professor of Biological Sciences Emerita

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Jamie Dolieslager

Jamie Dolieslager

Associate Professor of Athletic Training Emerita

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Karen Drake

Karen Drake

Professor of Nursing Emerita

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Michael Dreher

Michael Dreher

Professor of Communication Emeritus

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Neal Dutton

Neal Dutton

Associate Professor of Human Kinetics and Applied Health Science Emeritus

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Lorraine Eitel

Associate Professor of English Emerita

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Pamela Erwin

Professor of Biblical Studies Emerita

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Tim Essenburg

Tim Essenburg

Professor of Economics Emeritus

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Mary Fall

Mary Fall

Associate Professor of Music Emerita

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Kirk Freeman

Kirk Freeman

Professor of Art Emeritus

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Pamela Friesen

Pamela Friesen

Associate Professor of Nursing Emerita

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Linde Getahun

Associate Professor of Psychology Emerita

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Eric Gossett

Eric Gossett

Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science Emeritus

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Adele Greenlee

Professor of Education Emerita

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Thomas Greenlee

Thomas Greenlee

Professor of Physics Emeritus

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Chuck Hannema

Chuck Hannema

Associate Professor of Business Emeritus

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Dorothy Haugen

Assistant Professor of Physical Education Emerita

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Steven Henkel

Steven Henkel

Professor of Human Kinetics and Applied Health Science Emeritus

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John Herzog

Professor of Biblical Studies Emeritus

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Sandi Horn

Sandi Horn

Associate Professor of Education Emerita

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James Hurd

James Hurd

Professor of Anthropology Emeritus

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Dale Johnson

Professor of Art Emeritus

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Andy Johnson

Andy Johnson

Associate Professor of Psychology Emeritus

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Gregg Johnson

Professor of Biological Sciences Emeritus

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Herbert Johnson

Herbert Johnson

Professor of Music Emeritus

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Lucie Johnson

Professor of Psychology Emerita

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Ian Johnston

Professor of Biological Sciences Emeritus

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Maureen Juarez

Assistant Professor of Nursing Emerita

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Herb Klem

Professor of Global and Contextual Ministries Emeritus

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David Klostreich

Associate Professor of Physical Education Emeritus

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James Koch

Professor of Psychology Emeritus

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John Lawyer

Professor of Political Science Emeritus

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Jason Li

Professor of Psychology Emeritus

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Karen McKinney

Karen McKinney

Professor of Biblical Studies Emerita

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Steven McNeel

Professor of Psychology Emeritus

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Katherine Nevins

Katherine Nevins

Professor of Psychology Emerita

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Nancy Olen

Professor of Nursing Emerita

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Patricia Paulson

Patricia Paulson

Professor of Science Education Emerita and Professor of Biological Sciences Emerita

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Jolene Pearson

Jolene Pearson

Associate Professor of Education Emerita

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Beth Peterson

Beth Peterson

Professor of Nursing Emerita

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Richard Peterson

Richard Peterson

University Professor of Physics Emeritus

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Sandra Peterson

Professor of Nursing Emerita

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Dennis Port

Dennis Port

Professor of Music Emeritus

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Don Postema

Don Postema

Professor of Philosophy Emeritus

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Carl Rasmussen

Professor of Old Testament Emeritus

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Jay Rasmussen

Jay Rasmussen

Professor of Education Emeritus

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Paul Reasoner

Paul Reasoner

Professor of Philosophy Emeritus

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Rick Rees

Rick Rees

Professor of Theatre Arts Emeritus

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James Reynhout

Professor of Biological Sciences Emeritus

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Mark Rhoads

Mark Rhoads

Professor of Music Emeritus

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Daniel Ritchie

Daniel Ritchie

Professor of English Emeritus

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Ruben Rivera

Ruben Rivera

Associate Professor of History Emeritus

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George Robinson

George Robinson

Professor of Art Emeritus

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Ken Rohly

Ken Rohly

Professor of Chemistry Emeritus

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Wayne Roosa

Wayne Roosa

University Professor of Art History Emeritus

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Marjorie Schaffer

University Professor of Nursing Emerita

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Harley Schreck

Harley Schreck

Professor of Anthropology Emeritus

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Rebecca Seaberg

Rebecca Seaberg

Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science Emerita

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Timothy Shaw

Timothy Shaw

Professor of Biological Sciences Emeritus

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Deborah Sullivan-Trainor

Deborah Sullivan-Trainor

Associate Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Emerita

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Paul Tavernier

Professor of Chemistry Emeritus

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Daniel Taylor

Professor of English Emeritus

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Arthur Terry

Arthur Terry

Associate Professor of Communication Studies Emeritus

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Jone Tiffany

Jone Tiffany

Professor of Nursing Emerita

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Jonathan Veenker

Jonathan Veenker

Associate Professor of Music Emeritus

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Joann Wessman

Professor of Nursing Emerita

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David Wetzell

David Wetzell

Associate Professor of Mathematics Emeritus

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Glen Wiebe

Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science Emeritus

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Louise Wilson

Associate Professor of Education Emerita

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Carole Young

Carole Young

Dean of Natural and Behavioral Sciences and Professor of Psychology Emerita

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Samuel Zalanga

Samuel Zalanga

Professor of Sociology Emeritus and Professor of Social Work Emeritus

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Meg Zauner

Meg Zauner

Associate Professor of Theatre Emerita

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Ben K Lim

Ben K Lim

Professor of Marital and Family Therapy Emeritus

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