Alicia del Campo
delcampo@csulb.edu
Education
Ph.D in Spanish-UC IrvineMA in Cultural Anthropology-University of Chile
Teaches
Spanish, Latin American Literature and Culture, Theater of Latin America, Literary Criticism and Theory, Performance.
Specialties and Tutoring
Spanish, literary analysis, introduction to theater, Latin American history and culture.
Interesting Facts
She is from Chile and loves soccer particularly during World-Cups. She directs “Teatro al Sur,” a theatre group on campus devoted to create productions in Spanish.
Yuan “Judy” Yin
yuanyin@csulb.edu
Education
Ph.D in Accounting and Finance-Lancaster University, UKM.Sc in Accounting and Financial Management-Lancaster University, UKBA in Accounting-The Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, China
Teaches
Cost Accounting for Managers and Accounting 310
Specialties and Tutoring
Accounting, managerial accounting, financial accounting, some principles of finance
Interesting Facts
She likes traveling, cooking, shopping and listening to music
Jun Yan
jyan@csulb.edu
Education
Received his PhD from Texas Tech University, an MBA in from University of Science and Technology and hisBS from East China Institute of Technology
Teaches
Enterprise Structure and Operation, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Management, International and Comparative Management.
Specialties and Tutoring
Introductory college mathematics, algebra, calculus and statistics. Business and management courses.
Interesting Facts
He is a management professor but his office is always a mess. He prefers his students to call him by his first name, but he still prefers to call his own teachers by their last names. He prefers to drink tea when he watches football games on TV.
Ezra LeBank
ezra.leband@csulb.edu
Education
M.F.A. in Playwriting - Smith College B.A. in Philosophy - SUNY Purchase College Diploma, Ars Comica (Reggio Emilia, Italy), Commedia Dell'Arte R.Y.T.-500, National Yoga Alliance
Teaches
THEA 262: Beginning Movement for the Actor, THEA 364: Stage Combat, THEA 462: Advanced Movement for the Actor, THEA 490: Devising
Specialties and Tutoring
Acting, movement, yoga, dance, speech, public speaking, group/collaborative process, philosophy, interview skills, playwriting, screenwriting, stage combat, and partner acrobatics.
Hobbies
Billiards, Hiking, Cycling, Shuffle Board, Darts, Running, Soccer, Ultimate Frisbee, Cooking, Watching the Daily Show, AcroYoga, The Settlers of Catan, Hip Hop and House Dance.
Angela Locks
rlcangelalocks@gmail.com
Education
Ph.D. in Higher Education - University of MichiganMA in Higher Education - University of MichiganBA in Psychology - University of Michigan
Teaches
Teaches graduate courses in Counseling and in Educational Leadership; CSULB Faculty Senate Representative; CSULB Enrollment Management Committee; Conducts research on the transition to college
Specialties and Tutoring
writing papers; developing a study schedule; understanding an assignment; planning your week and/or semester; career guidance; feedback on personal statements for scholarships, internships and/or graduate school; feedback on cover letters for jobs/internships; getting to know faculty; how to talk to faculty (via email, in office hours); creating and revising your résumé; using campus resources; planning early for graduate school
Hobbies
Baseball, gardening, traditional jazz music, live music concerts, traveling, reading, and snow skiing.
Paul Hintzen
hintzen@csulb.edu
Education
Ph.D. in Astronomy - University of ArizonaB.Sc. in Physics with a minor in math- University ofMinnesota
Teaches
Teaches and conducts labs in astronomy; conducts telescopeobserving for students, staff and the public
Specialties and Tutoring
Astronomy, physics, math, intro geology, intro chemistry and English composition
Hobbies
Hiking, camping and fly fishing.
Neil Hultgren
nhultgre@csulb.edu
Education
Ph.D & MA in English Language and Literature-University of Virginia. BA in English and French, Minor in Geology-Augustana College
Teaches
Surveys of English Literature, courses on the English novel, Prose and Poetry of the Victorian Age, and seminars on both Oscar Wilde and Victorian popular fiction
Specialties and Tutoring
Writing papers, study skills, pre-writing and revising writing, literature classes, research, citing sources, reading (in English classes or in other subjects).
Interesting Facts
Grew up in the Chicago area, likes dinosaurs, enjoys the show True Blood and the films of Pedro Almodovar, and is part of a running group. He enjoys baking and exploring food in the LA area.
Tiffany Sum
tsum@csulb.edu
Education
MFA in Electronic Media Art-Carnegie Mellon UniversityBA in Creative Media-City University of Hong Kong
Teaches
Foundation/Digital Art
Specialties and Tutoring
Computer Art, interactive media, web design, graphic design, type design, installation art, video art, video post production, video editing, film history.
Interesting Facts
Born and raised in Hong Kong; studied abroad at Carnegie Mellon University (Pittsburgh, PA) as a senior then continued there for her master’s degree. She likes biking, jogging, swimming art, and design.
Khue Duong
kduong@csulb.edu
Education
MLIS in Library & Information Science-University of WashingtonMA in Linguistics- UC Santa CruzBS in Chemistry and English-UCLA
Teaches
As Science Librarian, liaises with the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.
Specialties and Tutoring
nformation literacy (for example, how to formulate a research question), how to search for information in specific databases, how to use library resources.
Interesting Facts
Participates in masters swimming (organized club swim very early in the morning).
Michael LaForte
mlaforte@csulb.edu
Education
MFA in Sculpture – Cranbrook Academy of ArtBS in Design, Architecture – Arizona State University
Teaches
Perspective drawing and rendering, 2D and 3D computer-aided graphics, graphic design, environmental graphic design, model-building methods, guest critic for space planning and upper division interior design
Specialties and Tutoring
Drawing and rendering for design, model-building and prototyping, computer graphics and graphic design, resume and portfolio building, sculpture and fine arts, architecture and interior design
Interesting Facts
Cycling, skiing, billiards/pool, art and design
Ming Chen
mchen@csulb.edu
Education
Ph.D in Operations Management/Management Science-University of MarylandMS in Civil Engineering-University of MarylandBS in Structural Engineering-Tsinghua University, China
Teaches
SCM 414: Supply Chain Management
Specialties and Tutoring
Math, Statistics, Civil Engineering, Management
Interesting Facts
Travel, cooking, movies
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