Our People

Justin Ness

Justin Ness, Ph.D.

Continuing Lecturer

(219) 989-2646

Hammond, CLO 288

Mary Beth O'Connor

Mary Beth O’Connor, M.A.

Professor Emeritus

mboconnor@pnw.edu

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Office of Partnerships and Outreach

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Paul Joseph Osisek

Professor Emeritus of Developmental Studies (Retired)

Yu Ouyang

Yu Ouyang, Ph.D.

Associate Department Chair, English and World Languages and History, Philosophy & Political Science

yuouyang@pnw.edu

(219) 989-3143

Hammond, CLO 296

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Daniel L. Padberg

Professor Emeritus of Communication

Anna K. Pajak

Continuing Lecturer

(219) 989-2114

Porter Hall 203A

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Samuel D. Paravonian

Professor Emeritus of Education

Joseph Passi

Joseph Passi, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Special Education

(219) 989-2591

Hammond, CLO 307

Amanda Passmore

Amanda H. Passmore, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Special Education/Early Childhood

apassmore@pnw.edu

219-989-2362

Hammond, CLO 305