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Neil Aschliman, PhD
Teaches Biology courses in human anatomy and physiology, vertebrate biology, and biological literature.
Chris Barnum
Professional interests include racial disparity in police traffic stops, social identity theory, statistics, and others.
Alec Brown, PhD
Dr. Brown teaches introductory and advanced courses in chemistry, specializing in teaching organic chemistry and using active-learning in both the lecture and laboratory classroom.
Samantha Faulkner
Samantha is an Athletic Trainer in the Athletics Department.
Ritu Gurung
Teaches general chemistry and biochemistry courses.
William Hixon, PhD
Professor Emeritus who taught introductory biology as well as cell and molecular biology.
Aaron Hook
Aaron is a clinical instructor in the Theatre program.
Kristina Kistler
Kris is the Senior Woman Administrator and Director of Compliance for Athletics.
Golden Lund
Coordinator of Events and Performances for Athletic Bands
Renee Meyer Ernst
Teaches all levels of graphic design and beginning digital photography. Specializes in branding identity systems, publication design, interaction design, and digital art.
Kristin Quinn
Teaches courses in fine art with an emphasis on drawing and painting.
Justin Rice, PhD
Dr. Rice is an Assistant Professor in the Biology Department, specializing in anatomy and physiology.
Larry Skillin
Teaches Revolutionary, Colonial, Civil War and U.S. History.
Nathan Steffens, PhD
Dr. Steffens teaches introductory microbiology courses. He specializes in the ecology and evolution of infectious disease.
Andrew Axup
Dr. Axup's professional interests include inorganic chemistry, spectroscopy, and chemical education.
Amy Blair, PhD
Teaches topics ranging from plant and animal anatomy and physiology to population and community ecology.
Joseph Dies
Laboratory Coordinator, Chemistry Department
Ethan Gannaway
Teaches Ancient History with a focus on Classical Studies and Latin.
Dan Hale
Theatre professor and Department Chair
Megan Hobbs
Megan is the Director of Athletic Bands and Indoor Marching Arts at SAU.
Diamond Jelani
Biology Laboratory Coordinator
Joseph Lappie, MFA
Areas of professional interest include Book Arts, Printmaking, and Drawing.
Keri Manning
Teaches U.S. History, Women's History, Modern History and East Asian History.
Amy C. Novak, EdD
Amy is the 14th President of St. Ambrose University.
Kim Raap
Kim is the executive assistant to the President.
Jana Seutter
Senior Assistant for the President's Office
Dennis Tarasi, PhD
Dr. Tarasi teaches introductory biology courses for majors and non-majors, environmental science, and upper level biology courses. His specialty is community ecology and invasive species biology
Nathan Windt, DMA
Associate Professor and director of choral Activities
Jim Bang
Jim's research interests include immigration, institutional economics, economics of conflict, and development economics.
Amanda Bohnert
Bohnert has a broad background in several areas including biology, genetics, animal behavior, anatomy, ecology, and environmental science. She teaches introductory Biology courses as well as electives such as forensics.
Nicholas Enz
Associate professor and director of bands.
Kelly Giddens
Chair and Associate Professor in Chemistry
Matthew Halfhill, PhD
Dr. Halfhill is continuing his interest in the expression of transgene marker technologies, and is currently involved in the development of transgenic systems for educational purposes.
Mike Holmes
Mike Holmes is the Athletic Director for St. Ambrose University.
Kirk Kelley, PhD
Teaches courses in human anatomy and physiology as well as a course on the biology and culture of the French Alps. He also directs the department’s program in cadaver dissection.
Marian Lee, DMA
Head of Keyboard Area and Associate Professor of Piano, teaching Applied Piano to majors/minors, aural skills and music appreciation.
Sandy McKinley
Teaches Modern European and Latin American history with a focus on revolutionary movements.
Brenda Peters, PhD
Dr. Peters teaches several classes in Anatomy and Physiology, a non-majors course focusing on humans and disease, and a major course focusing on animal and plant structure and function.
Christopher Reno
Curator for Catich and Morrissey galleries and clinical faculty for Art and Design classes.
Ray Shovlain
Head Men's Basketball Coach
Brian Thiessen
Director of Sports Information for SAU Athletics

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