Class Assignments

Some of my personal favorites from this semester’s assignments. Click on an image to see a larger version.

Looking out over the Bird Garden at the H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens, Penn State Arboretum
Framed View

Framed View

Looking out over the Bird Garden at the H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens, Penn State Arboretum

A student finds a quiet space for study at the Penn State Arboretum.
Quietude

Quietude

A student finds a quiet space for study at the Penn State Arboretum.

A young visitor stretches to see the action during an Earth Day event at Penn State's Arboretum on 19 April 2025.
Within Reach

Within Reach

A young visitor stretches to see the action during an Earth Day event at Penn State's Arboretum on 19 April 2025.

Three koi fish swimming in the Penn State Arboretum reflecting pond.
Three Koi

Three Koi

Three koi fish swimming in the Penn State Arboretum reflecting pond.

Poplars ar the Penn State Arboretum show the scars of countless visitors to the area throughout the years.
Carved Initials

Carved Initials

Poplars ar the Penn State Arboretum show the scars of countless visitors to the area throughout the years.

3 hand-carved dried fruit from the US Virgin Islands.
Crucian Ornaments

Crucian Ornaments

3 hand-carved dried fruit from the US Virgin Islands.

A ballerina statue in front of various candles and pedastles at Home Goods March 6, 2025. (Photo by Nolan Bennett)
Ballerina

Ballerina

A ballerina statue in front of various candles and pedastles at Home Goods March 6, 2025. (Photo by Nolan Bennett)

Mark Kramer crochets a doily with friends on March 2, 2025. Mark learned to crochet from his grandmother over 30 years ago.
Crochet

Crochet

Mark Kramer crochets a doily with friends on March 2, 2025. Mark learned to crochet from his grandmother over 30 years ago.

Jessica Johnston, Assistant Director of International Faculty Advising, takes a moment out of her busy schedule to assist a student with a photography assignment on February 21, 2025. Jessica provides guidance and support to academic departments and international faculty members regarding immigration processes, work authorization, and visa compliance.
All Smiles

All Smiles

Jessica Johnston, Assistant Director of International Faculty Advising, takes a moment out of her busy schedule to assist a student with a photography assignment on February 21, 2025. Jessica provides guidance and support to academic departments and international faculty members regarding immigration processes, work authorization, and visa compliance.