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Department of Foreign Languages: Faculty Information

Faculty Description Contact Info
Nelson, Josh Dr. Nelson has taught at CWU since 1992, and is currently chair of the Foreign Language Department, as well as professor of Japanese. His PhD , in sociolinguistic analysis, was earned at University of California at Santa Barbara. (509)963-1768
nelsonj@cwu.edu
L&L 102-O
Bransdorfer, Rodney Dr. Bransdorfer has been with Central since 1995, and is currently an associate professor of Spanish and Linguistics. He earned his PhD at the University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign. (509) 963-3533
rodneyb@cwu.edu
L&L 102-K
Chun, Mei Dr. Chun has taught at Central since 2006, and is currently Assistant Professor of Chinese. She received her Ph.D. in Chinese and Comparative Literature (2005) from Washington University in Saint Louis. She specializes in late imperial Chinese fiction and theater. (509) 963-1728
meic@cwu.edu
L&L 102-G
Danis, Edward Edward Danis holds an M.A. in Classics and a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from the Pennsylvania State University. He has taught beginning and intermediate Latin at CWU since 2003. His teaching and research interests lie in the areas of ancient Roman civilization and in German-American literary and cultural relations. Before coming to Central, Dr. Danis served for 30 years as an academic affairs administrator at Penn State. (509) 963-1218
danise@cwu.edu
L&L 104
Georgeoliani, Dinara Dr. Dinara Georgeoliani is currently Assistant Professor of Russian at CWU, where she has taught since 1991. Her specialties are in Russian language and linguistics. (509) 963-3343
georgeol@cwu.edu
L&L 102-F
Groce, Lindsay Lindsay Groce is a 2006 CWU grad with degrees in Biology, Chemistry and Spanish. She worked in the Foreign Language Department as the Spanish tutor as an undergrad and is now the department secretary.
(509) 963-1218
groceli@cwu.edu
L&L 102S
Kasselis-Smith, Nathalie Dr. Kasselis-Smith, Associate Professor of Spanish, has taught at Central since 1996. She earned her PhD at Michigan State University, and specializes in Spanish and French languages, and Spanish medieval literature. (509)963-1218
kasselin@cwu.edu
L&L 102-E
Lee, Alejandro Assistant professor Alejandro Lee earned his doctoral degree in Hispanic Languages and Literatures and a master’s degree in Library and Information Science from the University of California, Los Angeles. Among his areas of research are the Chinese diaspora in the Americas, paremiology and contemporary Spanish American literature. (509)963-3327
alee@cwu.edu
L&L 102-I
Lefkowitz, Natalie Dr. Lefkowitz is a Professor of Spanish at Central, where she has taught since 1994. Her doctorate was earned at the University of Washington and she specializes in Spanish and French languages, and applied linguistics. She was awarded the Distinguished Professor award in Teaching in 2005.
(509)963-3328
nataliel@cwu.edu
L&L 102-L
Mayer, Eric Eric Mayer earned his doctorate from the University of California, Los Angeles. He specializes in Spanish Renaissance and Baroque literatures, with an emphasis on Cervantes. He also holds a master's degree in Latin American Studies from UC San Diego. (509)963-3334
mayere@cwu.edu
L&L 102-N
Moreno, Stella Dr. Moreno is Professor of Spanish, and has taught at CWU since 1988, specializing in Spanish language, Latin American literature, and Hispanic cinema. She earned her Ph. D at the University of Washington (509)963-3347
morenos@cwu.edu
L&L 102-J
Okada-Collins, Mariko Mariko Okada-Collins is a lecturer of Japanese language at Central Washington University. (509)963-1218
okadam@cwu.edu
L&L 102-D
Romboy, Dieter Dr. Romboy is currently Associate professor of German, and has taught at CWU since 1972. His PhD was earned at the University of Utah, and he specializes in German language and 18th century German literature. (509)963-1218
romboyd@cwu.edu
L&L 102-H
Cook, Steve Steve Cook is a lecturer of American Sign Language at Central Washington University. (509)963-1219
scook@cwu.edu
L&L 102-C
Tolman, Rosco Dr. Tolman is Professor of Spanish at CWU, where he has taught for an amazing 35 years. He holds a doctorate in Spanish Language and Literature from the University of Utah, and his service at the university includes 23 years as Head of the Foreign Language Department and five years as Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities. (509)963-1218
tolmanr@cwu.edu
L&L 102-M
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Department of Foreign Languages
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Ellensburg, WA 98926
Phone: (509) 963-1218
email: groceli@cwu.edu
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