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.
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.
Advising for Art Practice, Graphic Design, Art + Design Majors via Zoom
Kristine Evans is an artist, illustrator, and educator creating narrative-image work. She is available as an advisor to Art Practice, Graphic Design, and Art + Design students.
September 23–December 9
30-min appointments: Wednesdays from 8:30–10:30am and 12–2pm
Kris will be advising via Zoom: pdx.zoom.us/my/kristinesroomor by phone call if provide a number
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 ABX 100E.
Drop-In Advising: Mondays from 12–1pm
30-minute Appointment: Mondays from 10am–12pm
Kate is happy to meet people in person: ABX 100E or via Zoom: psu.gd/katesroom
GRAPHIC DESIGN, A&D
Isabel teaches in the GD program and focuses on speculative/creative tech and AI. She advises students in GD and A&D. When booking, please specify if you want to meet in-person (ABX 247) or on Zoom.
If the offered times are not viable for your schedule, email Bo-Linn with your advising concern and available times.
Drop-in Advising: Tuesdays from 1–2pm
30-minute appointments: Thursdays from 12:30–2:30pm
ABX 247 or on Zoom: https://pdx.zoom.us/my/bolinnsroom
ART PRACTICE
Sean J Patrick Carney teaches Visual and Critical Studies courses and provides advising for Art Practice undergraduates. He is available via Zoom or in ABX 411 (located adjacent to the Adjunct Offices — please ring the doorbell if the suite door is closed).
Click the link below to make an appointment:
https://calendar.app.google/AZB3dh3SPtfEAaXe9
Drop-in Advising: Tuesdays from 12–1pm
ABX 411
30-minute appointments: Tues from 3:15–4:15pm and Thurs from 12–1pm
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.
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.
Drop-In Advising: Tuesdays from 10:45–11:45am
In-person ABX 413
30-minute Appointment: Tues from 11:45am–12:45pm and Thurs from 12:30–1:30pm
Zoom: https://pdx.zoom.us/j/3857642369
ART PRACTICE
Erik Geschke is a sculptor. He advises BFA students and Art Practice students with a focus in sculpture. His office is ABX 449
Drop-In Advising: Tuesdays from 8:30–9:30am
30-minute Appointment: Tuesdays from 9:30–11:30am
Erik will be advising via Zoom: https://pdx.zoom.us/j/7415973589
ART PRACTICE
Alison Heryer is an interdisciplinary artist whose work combines dress, performance, and social practice.
Click the link below to make an appointment:
https://calendar.app.google/Fkswahn7qrGJXwkQ9
Drop-In Advising: Tues/Thurs from 3:30–4pm
In-Person ABX 347
30-minute Appointment: Tues/Thurs from 4–5pm
In-Person ABX 347
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Thom Hines specializes in Interaction Design and is an advisor for Graphic Design students and Sophomore Portfolio Review. His office is ABX 351.
Drop-In Advising: Tuesdays from 2–3pm
30-minute Appointment: Tuesdays 3–5pm
Thom will be advising via Zoom:
https://pdx.zoom.us/j/83358512753
ART PRACTICE/CORE
M. Michelle Illuminato is a socially-engaged artist who creates books, sculptures, and events. She is the Head of CORE. She advises students in CORE, Art Practice, MFA Art + Social Practice. Please schedule appointments at least 24 hours in advance.
Drop-In Advising: Mondays from 12–1pm
In ABX 447
30-minute Appointment: Tuesdays from 9–11am
Michelle will be advising via Zoom: https://pdx.zoom.us/my/illuminato
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Meredith James is an advisor for Graphic Design students. Her area of focus is centered around research and theory. ABX 349
Drop-In Advising: Mondays from 1:30–2:30pm
30-minute Appointment: Mondays from 9–11am
Meredith will be advising via Zoom: https://pdx.zoom.us/my/meredithjam
MFA ART + SOCIAL PRACTICE
Lisa Jarrett is an advisor for Graduate students in the Art + Social Practice MFA program. Her office is ABX 251
Drop-In Advising: Thursdays from 4:10–5:10pm
30-minute Appointment: Tues from 4:10–5:10pm and
Weds 4–5pm
Lisa will be advising via Zoom: https://pdx.zoom.us/my/lisajarrett
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.
Drop-In Advising: Mondays from 12–1pm
30-minute Appointment: Thurs from 12–1pm and Fri from 9–10am
Stephen will be advising via Zoom: https://pdx.zoom.us/j/5632184014
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.
Drop-In Advising:
30-minute Appointment: Tues/Thurs from 11:30am–12:30pm
Briar is happy to meet in person or via Zoom: ABX 309 / https://pdx.zoom.us/j/5883462369
ART HISTORY
Jesse Locker teaches Italian Renaissance & Baroque art. He is an advisor for Art History students. His office is ABX 211.
Jesse will be advising in-person (ABX 211)
Drop-In Advising: Tuesdays from 10–11am
30-minute Appointment: Thursdays from 10am–12pm
ART HISTORY & CULTURAL HISTORY OF THE ARTS
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.
If the offered times are not viable for your schedule, email Prof. McClanan mentioning your advising concern and available times.
Drop-In Advising: Mondays from 8–9am
30-minute Appointment: Mondays from 9–11am
Anne will be advising via Zoom: https://pdx.zoom.us/j/9760128919
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.
Drop-In Advising: Wednesdays from 1:30–2:30pm
30-minute Appointment: Wednesdays from 2:30–4:30pm
Alberto will be advising via Zoom: https://pdx.zoom.us/j/2769648714
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 ABX 409.
Drop-In Advising: Wednesdays from 4–5pm
In-Person ABX 409
30-minute Appointment: Wednesdays from 2–4pm
https://pdx.zoom.us/my/room.of.julie.perini
ART PRACTICE
Kat is the Assistant Professor and coordinator of the Printmaking area. Kat can help advise Art Practice and A+D majors. Their office is ABX 311.
Drop-In Advising: Mon/Weds from 12:30–1:30pm
30-minute Appointment: Mon/Weds from 4:10–4:40p
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 from 1:30–2:30pm
30-minute Appointment: Tuesdays from 2:30–4:30pm
Carmen is happy to meet in-person ABX 217 or Zoom:
https://pdx.zoom.us/j/81187994845
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Sean (they/he) teaches courses in Graphic Design including Show & Tell, Digital Page Design, and co-teaches Rodeo. Sean coordinates the Sophomore Portfolio Review and is happy to answer questions or offer feedback on projects, particularly layout and type-driven work.
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FALL 2026 ADVISING
By Appointment: Weds, 10–11am; Thurs, 4:15–5:15pm
Drop-In Advising: Tues & Thurs, 12:45–1:15pm
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All advising held on Zoom at psu.gd/seansroom
ART PRACTICE
Taravat Talepasand is an interdisciplinary artist whose work combines painting, drawing, sculpture, installation, and emerging technologies with a focus on subversive joy. Please make an appointment for advising regarding your educational endeavors Art Practice with a focus on Drawing & Painting.
Drop-In Advising: Tuesdays from 1–2pm
30-minute Appointment: Tuesdays from 11am–1pm
Taravat will be advising via Zoom:https://pdx.zoom.us/my/taravat
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Shannon Kidd will be not be advising this SPR
CATALYST LAB
Sarah Alvarez (they/them) teaches graphic design courses centered on sustainable materials and technological disobedience. They are also a co-steward of Catalyst Lab, the Jordan Schnitzer School's emerging materials + tech laboratory.
Sarah can advise anyone interested in utilizing resources within Catalyst Lab - that could encompass anything from integrating bio-materials into an ongoing project, to using one of the lab's soldering stations to experiment with physical programming.
Drop-in Advising: Tuesdays from 1–2PM
30-minute appointments: Tuesdays from 2–4PM
They are available to meet in their office (ABX 312), or via Zoom: https://pdx.zoom.us/my/sarahsroom