University of St. Francis
1999 - Present
In 1999 I began teaching at the University of St. Francis, a small Catholic university in Joliet, Illinois, roughly 40 miles southwest of Chicago. The position was initially a one-year appointment. In my 3rd semester I introduced a documentary photography course. Here, during a view camera demonstration I began photographing the university’s community. At outset, I did not intend a technical exercise to develop into a sustained project. To date, I have made over 800 portraits. Through this effort, now in its third decade, I see how these images define a pivotal time in one’s life and how this document traces various societal shifts and transformation through the portraits of the rotating administrators, faculty, staff, and students.
KayJ, Visual Arts Education, 2024
Chris Beaty, Drawing & Painting, 2024
Evita Martinez, Elementary Education, 2024
Weiya "Vivian" Zhu, Visual Communications, 2024
Josh Chery & Maria Cruz Uceda, Varsity Basketball, 2021
Nick Munafo, Graphic Design, 2020
Erica Anthony, Photography, 2008
Jiarui Liu (Jerry), Visual Communications, 2024
Darcy Ancel, Graphic Design, 2022
Eddie Piñeda, Graphic Design, 2023
Jackie Spangler, Studio Arts, 2002
Cedric Jones, Graphic Design, 2023
Jazzmyne Robbins, Studio Arts, and Megan Mowery, Graphic Design, 2012
Kimball Burich, Building and Grounds, 2021
Dr. Patti and Frank Pascoe, Natural Sciences, 2021
Samanatha "Sammy" Gonzalez, Studio Arts, 2023
Paul Erschen, Studio Arts, 2003
Sarah Haley, English, 2013
Jaylen Thompson, Finance, 2013
Chris Bersano, Mass Communications, 2003
Dr. Bill Bromer, Natural Sciences, 2019
Katia Hunt, Studio Arts, 2017
Nicole Peterson, Mass Communications, 2008
Ed Meegan, Building and Grounds, 2004
Anthony Johnson, Building and Grounds, 2007
Nick Wylie, Studio Arts, 2013
Sarah Welz, Recreation Administration, 2013
Roxane Legenstein, Ceramics, 2003
Rick Mutz, Studio Arts, 2003
Hayle Silva, Photography, 2016
DeAnna Allen, Studio Arts, 2004
Yaniro Paramo, Studio Arts, 2003
Misty Duran, Psychology, 2024
Cathleen McLaughlin, Studio Arts, 2004
Ryan Wolfe, Studio Arts, 2003
Stephen Buckley, Liberal Studies, 2014
Dr. Pat Brannon, Music & Performing Arts, 2003
Amber Mustoe, Photography, 2004
Casey Fraher, Business Administration, 2004
Amber Castenier, Graphic Design, 2004
Natalie Brulc, Studio Arts, 2006
Dawn Duer, Elementary Education, 2010
Dave Wilson, Studio Arts, 2003
Renee Cholyway, Biology (Pre-Med), 2011
Juliameera Oliyapurathu, Psychology and Studio Arts, 2010
Shannon Olsen, Arts Administration, 2011
Abdulelah Abohmoud, Graphic Design 2015
Danny Greene, Studio Arts, 2011
Jessica Baron, Visual Arts Education, 2011
Tyler Nichols, Business Administration 2013
Jessica Cuevas, Graphic Design, 2013
Stephanie Zelinski, Graphic Design and Photography, and Ryan Jacobson, Mass Communications, 2012
Lauren Underwood, Photography, 2013
Narvintchka Noisette, Nursing, 2018
David Masciotra, English, 2014
Valeria Ortega, Recreation Administration, 2015
Elijah A. Anderson, Singing Saints, 2014
Melanie Van Sickle, Political Science, 2016
Amanda June, Elementary Education, 2011
Skyler Angeles, Graphic Design, 2016
Alan Lofton, Social Work, 2023
Dr. Arvid Johnson, President, 2015
Cameron Sicinski & Nate Smith, Photography, 2024
Taylor Foote, Mass Communications, 2016
Jordan Tiritilli, Visual Arts Education, 2017
Mark Snodgrass, Information Technology, 2021
Abygail Padilla, Graphic Design and Studio Arts, 2016
Jen Poppen, Studio Arts, 2004
Nick Wylie, Mathematics, 2013
Gloria Allen, Photography, 2016
Jack Murray, DARA (Digital Audio Recording), 2018
Yiming Chen (Johnny), Visual Communications, 2024
Lauren Tuider, Graphic Design, 2018
Amber Daraska, Photography, 2018
Autumn Lee, Graphic Design and Marketing, 2018
Alvaro Robles, Graphic Design, 2023
Lucy Erika Ann Magat, Biology, 2022
Boris Peshev, Graphic Design, 2013
Emma LaMonica, Visual Arts Education, 2018
Sebastian Thurner, Business Administration, 2019
Nikka Gonzales, Graphic Design, 2018
Todd Reed, Studio Arts, 2019
Mark Beguin, Graphic Design, 2016
Ruoqi "Roshelle" Chen, Studio Arts, 2018
Lutece Beavers, Photo Model, 2018
Megan Varney, Photography, 2019
Michael Hudson, Graphic Design, 2019
Yifan ‘Klaus” Mao, Studio Arts, 2016
Nyanissa Alvarado, Photography, 2024
Austin Hines, Studio Arts, 2019
Emilia "Emily" Torres, Graphic Design, 2019
Madonna Murphy, K-12 Education, 2019
Jalen Williams, Communications & Media Arts, 2020
Sara Braden, Graphic Design, 2014
Ayla Gilmer, Studio Arts, 2020
Tatiana Ruiz, Visual Arts Education, 2023
Javier Jasso, Ceramics, 2024
Eric Nelson, Natural Sciences, 2020
Megan Mowery, Graphic Design and Photography, 2015
Dr. Ben Whitlock, Natural Sciences, 2022
Liliana Gomez, Graphic Design, 2019
Caelan Ragain, Studio Arts, 2022
Gina Stevens, Information Technology, 2021
Leonardo Haro, Sports Management, 2022
Corey Gearhart, Performance Art, 2003
Liam Bachmann, DARA: Digital Audio Recording, 2020
Odessa Villarreal, Graphic Design, 2019
Kayleigh Kubo, Photo Model, 2012
Nic Eckmayer, Ceramics, 2021
Erma Porter, Computer Science and Studio Arts, 2020
An Wexni, Graphic Design, 2019
Rylee Carpenter, Criminal Justice, 2019
Father Terry Deffenbaugh, University Ministry, 2021
Hannah Bolden, Elementary Education, 2022
Conner Ruddy, Business, 2021
Issac Rodriguez, Photography, 2023
Dr. Lisa Hedrick, Natural Sciences, 2022
Jason Julian, Visual Arts Education, 2014
Veronica Navarrete, Graphic Design, 2021
Joanne Ward, Graphic Design, 2006
David Kalter, Graphic Design, 2022