News from our graduates

Stephan Baldwin, BA 2002
is currently designing for Big Mountain Imaging in Philadelphia.
Justin Chirico, BA 2002
is now working and painting in Manhattan. In January 2007 Justin was accepted into the NY Metropolitan Musuem of Art copyist program. In April 2006 two of his paintings were selected for exhibition at the Art Students League in NYC. Justin's paintings were chosen from among several hundred for exhibition and among those exhibited thirteen were chosen for special recognition. Justin's work was selected for special recognition by the juror.
In February 2003 his work was seen on the morning TV talk show, Regis and Kelly. Each summer since 2003 Justin has worked and painted in Europe. He has painted in Norway and along the French Mediterranean with other artists.
Bill Crowell, BA 2001
works as a photographer for the Lock Haven Express Newspaper. He is also designing on a freelance basis.
Randy Baker, BFA 2005
started his MFA in sculpture at Penn State University in August 2006.
Amber Dissinger, BFA 2006
began her Master's degree in art therapy at Marywood University in August 2006.
John Fudrow, BFA 2005
is working towards a Master's degree in Library Information Science from the University of Pittsburgh and is employed in the science library at Carnegie Mellon University.
Garo Goodrow, BA 1995
is employed by Penn State University, College of Agricultural Sciences, Information and Communication Technologies Department (1997-present). His job responsibilities include creating everything from multi-media graphics to full building exhibits. He is the lead designer for the PSU booths at the PA Farm Show, Philadelphia Flower Show, and Ag Progress Days. The topics of design vary greatly, from agricultural-education-engineering-homeland security to consumer based product information.
Dana Gross, BA 2002
is currently earning her Masters degree in Art Education at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.
Chet Haring, BA 2002
has spent the last year working for sculptor Rob Fisher in Bellefonte and Lock Haven. Chet exhibited his work along with Justin Chirico in September 2003 and recently moved to Colorado.
Holly Hatch, BA 1999
is employed by Corning Glass in New York. She develops decorative designs for glassware. She travelled to Asia to represent Corning Glass in new business ventures.
Aaron Held, BFA 2003
started earning his MFA in sculpture at Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville in August 2005. In January 2007 he presented a solo exhibition of his work at the Gmeiner Art Center in Wellsboro, PA.
Mike Houvzda, BA 1999
is a photographer for the U.S. Coast Guard. Mike is based in New York.
Kurt Herrmann, BA 1995
works as a professional painter. He is also employed part time for the furniture Designer Tom Svec, LHUP 1977. His work has been shown in several juried exhibitions and he has been represented in New York, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Portland, and Omaha. He has also had solo exhibitions in London, England and locally in Lock Haven including at LHUP and in Williamsport, PA. Kurt is represented by Rosenfeld Gallery in Philadelphia and 1300 Gallery in Cleveland. Currently, he resides in Lock Haven with his wife Masha. Kurt Herrmann has a new web page. Check it out. www.hermart.biz
Chris Jones, BFA 2006
is working full-time as a graphic designer in the Wellsboro area.
Eric Kirk, BA 2002
began a new position with Vertis in March 2006. Vertis is a marketing and advertising firm outside Philadelphia. He is excited about this new position which brings him back to the Philadelphia area.
Michael Kiser, BA 2003
earned his MFA at the Art Institute of Chicago in May 2006 and will continue to work with his wife Kristin at their design firm, Sedaqa in Chicago. Congratulations to Kristin!! She won a 2006 American Graphic Design Award for her Sarah's Pastries & Candies logo. Click here to see it!
David Lee, BA 2002
is in Cleveland, Ohio designing for the Star Beacon Newspaper. In March 2003 he traveled to Chicago to visit the Art Institute as well as the Contemporary Arts Museum. While he was there he also saw the Blue Man Group.
Elizabeth Levine, BA 2002
is designing for Apple Vacations in Philadelphia. She has also been traveling extensively including the Caribbean and Mexico.
Jen (Manley) Bair, BFA 2003
is designing for Corvette America. Her website can be found here, Jenn Bair Design.
Randy McKee, BA 1997
is currently employed by the Northern Tioga School District as an Art Teacher at Russel B. Walter Elementary (K-6).
Deborah Peters, BA 1998
is the Exhibits Curator at the Whitaker Center for Sciences and the Arts in Harrisburg, PA. The Whitaker Center encompasses a science center, an IMAX theater, and the Performance Theater.
Mike Seeber, BA 1997
works full time as an artist in Philadelphia. He exhibits his paintings, prints, ceramic forms as well as photograph in galleries in Pennslyvania. He was invited to show his work at LHUP in January 2006.
Send updates and news to Jason Bronner at jbronner@lhup.edu