University of Wisconsin Stout | Wisconsin's Polytechnic University

Publications:

Koepke, L.A. (2009). Strengths and Challenges of New Immigrant Families: Implications for Research, Education, Policy and Service. Peer reviewed book review. Journal of Family Theory and Review, 1,4.  

Readdick, C.A, and Koepke, L.A. (2009). Introductory chapter on Irish Families: A Global Comparison. Family Relations.  In process.  

Koepke, L.A. (2008). Introductory chapter. In Blume, L. and De Reus, L.A. (ed.) Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice for all Families. In process.  

Koepke, L.A. (2009; 2007; 2001). Human Development and Family Studies Practicum Handbook. WI: University of Wisconsin-Stout.  

Koepke, L.A. (2008). Irish Families and Transnational Families: Choosing "or both" Identities. Presidential Address for Groves Conference on Marriage and Family.  www.GrovesConference.org.  

Koepke, L.A. (2007). A Call to Action: Five Policy Proposals on Behalf of all Families. Journal of Feminist Family Therapy, 19, 3, 1-12.  

Koepke, L.A. (2002).  Comparing Hispanic Funeral Customs.  The Director, 74, 9, 50-54.  

Koepke, L.A. and J.A. Hare. (2001).  Farewell Rituals of the Hmong.  The Director, 73, 9, 32-34.

National Presentations:

Koepke, L.A.  "Mid Program Reviews and Cultural Sensitivity:  Essential Learner Outcomes." National Council on Family Relations.  San Francisco, CA, November, 2009.

Koepke, L.A. "Tourist or Traveler? Service Learning Programs for a Day, a Year, a Lifetime." Groves Conference on Marriage and Family.  Chapel Hill, NC, June 2009.

Koepke, L.A.  "Somali Health Care Practices and Spiritual Beliefs." National Council on Family Relations.  Little Rock, AK, November 2008.

Koepke, L.A.  "Changing Cultures:  Changing Identity in Somali Women." Groves Conference on Marriage and Family. Galway, Ireland, June 2008. Koepke, L.A.  "A Qualitative Study on the Strengths and Challenges Facing Somali Families in Minnesota." Groves Conference on Marriage and Family. June 2007.

Koepke, L.A.  "Come, Now Go Home:  The Evolving Immigration Policies between the United States and Mexico." Groves Conference on Marriage and Family, April 2006.

Koepke, L.A., and Johnson, J.  "Use and Role of Distance Technology in Undergraduate Family Studies Practicum/Internships." National Council on Family Relations.  November 2005.

Koepke, L.A.  "Multi-Cultural Funeral Customs." New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association.  Atlantic City, NJ, September 2003.

Koepke, L.A.  "Hispanic Funeral Customs:  A Comparison." Groves Conference on Marriage and the Family.  Miami Beach, FL, June 2003.

Koepke, L.A.  "The Role of a Shaman:  Everyday Practices in Hmong Spirituality." Groves Conference on Marriage and the Family.  Chautauqua, NY, June 2002.

Koepke, L.A.  "East Meets West:  Current Health Care Practices of the Hmong Population." Groves Conference on Marriage and the Family.  Fairbanks, AK, May 2001.

Koepke, L.A.  "Farewell Rituals of the Hmong:  Accommodating Cultural Tensions." National Council on Family Relations.  Rochester, NY, November 2001.

Koepke, L.A. and Hare, J.  "Spiritual Beliefs Across Generations: The Impact of Immigration Upon Hmong Families." National Council on Family Relations. Minneapolis, MN, November 2000.

Personal Passions

Cooking
Dancing (Latin, Swing, Ballroom)
Tutoring ESL/ELL
Reading