Juniors, seniors and current or prospective MFA students can book advising appointments here. Freshmen, sophomores, and transfer students should contact the [Design, Creativity, and Performance Pathway advisors](https://www.pdx.edu/advising/design-creativity-and-performance-pathway?useTarget=_blank). Select an advisor and time slot, and enter some information about you. If you are a current PSU student, PLEASE BRING A DARS TO YOUR APPOINTMENT. The advisors are unable to help you without it. Appointments must be made at least an hour in advance, but no appointment is required for drop-in advising; meeting locations and drop-in hours are listed below each advisor's name. ***Important:** Please take note of the location where your appointment will take place when making a booking. Zoom addresses are provided for those who advise remotely.*

Kristine Evans

**Advising for Art Practice, Graphic Design, Art + Design, Art History, and Cultural History of Arts Majors via Zoom** Kristine Evans is an artist, illustrator and educator creating narrative-image work. She is available as an advisor to Art Practice and Graphic Design students. Drop-In Advising: Wednesdays from 12–1pm 30-min appointments:Thursdays 8–11am Kris will be advising via Zoom: https://pdx.zoom.us/my/kristinesroom

Kate Bingaman-Burt

**GRAPHIC DESIGN** Kate is the Associate Director and Professor of Graphic Design and is happy to help you navigate your way through the exciting (and sometimes confusing) world of internships & jobs, graphic design classes, and connecting with the community both inside and outside the School of Art + Design. Kate's office is located in the Art Building in the Art Office, 110A. Drop-In Advising: Mondays from 12–1pm 30-minute Appointment: Mondays from 10am–12pm Kate is happy to meet people in person: Art Office, 110A or via Zoom: http://psu.gd/katesroom

Isabel Bo-Linn

**GRAPHIC DESIGN** Isabel teaches courses in Graphic Design and is an advisor for Graphic Design students. Her research interests include visual essays, speculative design/tech, and interaction design (AB 122) Drop-in Advising: Monday from 1–2pm 30-min appointments: Wednesday from 1–3pm Isabel is happy to meet in person at AB 122 or on Zoom at https://pdx.zoom.us/my/bolinnsroom

Emily Fitzgerald

**ART PRACTICE** Emily Fitzgerald is a socially engaged artist, photographer, storyteller, and educator. I am advising Art Practice and MFA students. Please reach out and I will do my best to listen, be present, and guide you in the right direction. Emily will be advising via Zoom: https://pdx.zoom.us/j/3857642369. Please schedule at least 24 hours ahead of time. I am still learning the advising process, but would be happy to chat about photography as I am training on general AP advising.

Alison Heryer

**ART PRACTICE** Alison Heryer is an interdisciplinary artist whose work combines dress, performance, and social practice. Drop-In Advising: Fridays from 9–10am Alison will be advising in person at FMH 207 30-minute Appointment: Fridays from 2–4pm Alison will be advising in person via Zoom

Kiara Hill

**ART HISTORY** Kiara Hill teaches the History of Social Practice and courses on African-American Art History. 30-minute Appointment: Tuesdays 1:00–3:00pm Kiara will be advising via Zoom: https://pdx.zoom.us/j/6614237578

Thom Hines

**GRAPHIC DESIGN** Thom Hines specializes in Interaction Design and is an advisor for Graphic Design students and Sophomore Portfolio Review. His office is in the Art Annex, Room 155. Drop-In Advising: Wednesdays 2–3pm 30-minute Appointment: Wednesdays 3–5pm Thom will be advising via Zoom: https://psu.gd/thomsroom/

Michelle Illuminato

**ART PRACTICE/CORE** M. Michelle Illuminato is a socially-engaged artist who creates books, sculptures, and events. She is the Head of CORE and teaches sculpture, ideation, social practice, and pedagogy in both the undergraduate and graduate programs. She advises students in CORE and Art Practice. Her office is located in FMH 255A. Drop-In Advising: Tuesdays from 9–10am 30-minute Appointment: Wednesdays from 9–11am Michelle will be advising via Zoom: https://pdx.zoom.us/my/illuminato Please schedule appointments at least 24 hours in advance.

Lisa Jarrett

**MFA ART + SOCIAL PRACTICE** Lisa Jarrett is an advisor for Graduate students in the Art + Social Practice MFA program. Her office is in the Art Building, Room 123. Drop-In Advising: Wednesdays 10–11am 30-minute Appointment: Wednesdays 11:30am–1:30pm Lisa will be advising via Zoom: https://pdx.zoom.us/my/lisajarrett

Stephen Lee

**GRAPHIC DESIGN** Stephen Lee is a designer and educator with experience in brand, motion, and interactive design. Past clients include AT&T, Gatorade, Google, IBM, and Nike. He has taught at a number of institutions both within the United States and abroad in India, Mexico, Spain, and Peru. He received an MFA in Graphic Design and Integrated Media from CalArts. 30-minute Appointment: Mondays and Wednesdays from 12–1pm Stephen will be advising via Zoom: https://pdx.zoom.us/j/5632184014

Briar Levit

**GRAPHIC DESIGN** Briar Levit is a print designer focusing on book and publication design. She is the area coordinator for Graphic Design and an advisor for design students. Her office is in the Art Building, Room 121. Drop-In Advising: Tuesdays from 11am–12pm 30-minute Appointment: Tuesdays from 12–1pm and Wednesdays from 12:30–1:30pm Briar happy to meet in person or via Zoom: AB 121 / https://pdx.zoom.us/j/5883462369

Jesse Locker

**ART HISTORY** Jesse Locker teaches Italian Renaissance & Baroque art. He is an advisor for Art History students. His office is in the Art Building, Room 310A. Drop-In Advising: Tuesdays 12:30–1:30pm 30-minute Appointment: Wednesdays 10am–12pm Jesse will be advising via Zoom: https://pdx.zoom.us/my/jesselocker

Anne McClanan

**ART HISTORY** Anne McClanan teaches art history and is happy to meet with any Art History or Cultural History student from the first year on as well as all Art History Certificate students. Anne will typically be advising via Zoom: https://pdx.zoom.us/j/9760128919 but when you make your appointment feel free to request an in-person meeting, her office is Art Building 310B, Drop–In Advising: Mondays 8–9am 30–minute Appointment: Mondays 9–11am Friday, October 4 ONLY: 1–5pm Anne will be advising via Zoom: https://pdx.zoom.us/j/9760128919

Kat Richards

**ART PRACTICE** Kat (they/them) loves print media and uses printmaking and technology as a means to delve into queer themes, narratives, archives, and interdisciplinary practices. They are a new faculty and still learning how to best advise Art Practice students. Kat is happy to answer all Printmaking Area related questions during office hours. Their office is in Shattuck Hall, Office 151 (in the print shop). Drop-In Advising: Thursdays from 12–1pm 30-minute Appointment: Tuesdays from 12–1pm Kat will be advising in-person SH 151 (print shop)

Carmen Ripollés

**ART HISTORY** Carmen Ripollés teaches courses on Northern Renaissance and Baroque art, Spanish Baroque art, and Latin American art of the colonial period. Her research focuses on the art of the Hispanic World during the early modern period, with special attention to its social functions, global intersections, and connections to material culture. Her work has appeared in Emblematica, Renaissance Quarterly, Oxford Bibliographies, Reales Sitios, Sixteenth Century Journal, and the Boletín del Museo del Prado. She is currently completing a book on Portuguese painter Josefa de Óbidos for the series “Illuminating Women Artists: Renaissance and Baroque” (Lund Humphries) Drop-In Advising: Tuesdays 12–1pm In person AB 310H 30-minute Appointment: Tuesdays 1–3pm In person or Zoom: https://pdx.zoom.us/j/81187994845

Sean Schumacher

**GRAPHIC DESIGN** Sean (they/he) teaches courses in Graphic Design including Show & Tell, Digital Page Design, and co-teaches A+D Projects. Sean co-coordinates the Sophomore Portfolio Review and is happy to answer questions or offer feedback on projects, particularly layout and type-driven work. Drop-In Advising: Wednesdays, 9–10am By Appointment: Tuesdays, noon–1pm; Thursdays, 5–6pm All meetings via Zoom: **https://psu.gd/seansroom**

Taravat Talepasand

**ART PRACTICE** Taravat Talepasand is an interdisciplinary artist whose work combines painting, drawing, sculpture, and installation with a focus on subversive joy. Please make an appointment for advising regarding your educational endeavors in the Art Practice program. Taravat's happy to meet in her office located in FMH 253A. Drop-In Advising: Wednesdays from 12–1pm 30-minute Appointment: Mondays from 1–2pm Taravat will be advising via Zoom: https://pdx.zoom.us/j/5030591979

Erik Geschke

**Erik is on Sabbatical and will not be advising this Fall** **ART PRACTICE** Erik Geschke is a sculptor. He advises BFA students and Art Practice students with a focus in sculpture. His office is in FMH 214.

Alberto McKelligan-Hernandez

**Alberto is on Sabbatical and will not be advising this year** **ART HISTORY** Alberto McKelligan-Hernadez research interests include modern and contemporary art from Latin America, particularly Mexico, as well as the development of feminist art in different geographic contexts.

Meredith James

**Meredith is on Sabbatical and will not be advising this Fall** Meredith James is an advisor for Graphic Design students. Her area of focus is centered around research and theory. Her office is in the Art Building, Room 154C (in the Art Annex).

Julie Perini

**Julie is on Sabbatical and will not be advising this year** **ART PRACTICE** Julie Perini is a video artist teaching video art courses. She is an advisor for Art Practice undergraduates and she coordinates the Time Arts minor. Her office is located in FMH 213.

Shannon Kidd

**GRAPHIC DESIGN** Shannon Kidd will be offering advising and critique for students preparing for the Sophomore Portfolio Review.
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