M.F.A. Syracuse University, 1993, Creative Writing
B.A. University of Arizona, 1984, Creative Writing

Teaching/ Arts Administration Experience

Aug 2002-Present, University of Pittsburgh, Office of the Provost
Director, PITT ARTS. Promoted to direct PITT ARTS, developing, implementing and overseeing 120 arts-related programs per year for Pitt undergraduates, supervising staff, interfacing with administration and faculty, and over forty arts and cultural organizations, as well as managing research, gift, and operations budgets; writing grants and fundraising on behalf of PITT ARTS; marketing the program and developing contacts with the press.

Aug 2002-Present, University of Pittsburgh, English Department
Lecturer in English Department, teaching poetry writing courses.

Feb 2001-Aug 2002, University of Pittsburgh, Office of the Provost
Arts Education Coordinator, Pitt Arts. Collaborated with eight Pittsburgh arts organizations to develop comprehensive socio-educational arts programming for Pitt undergraduates. Handled budget and supervised staff. Member, Board of Associates, International Poetry Forum.

Feb 2001-Present, Poethia Magazine
Co-editor of literary magazine.

August 1997 to May 2002, Penn State University, Beaver Campus
Lecturer in English Department, Penn State University. Taught literature, creative writing and composition. Developer and director of the Penn State Beaver Visiting Writer Series which offered both student and professional readings of poetry and fiction. Editor of Palimpsest Review, a Penn State University-wide student literary publication.

August 1991 to 1997, Syracuse University
Lecturer in English in the Writing Program, Syracuse University.

July 1991 to 1997, Summer Institute, Syracuse University
Lecturer in English in Summer Institute.

August 1990-May 1991, Syracuse University
Teaching Assistant in Syracuse University's Writing Program.
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Faculty Service

1997- Present, English Department, Penn State University
Developer and Director of Penn State Beaver Visiting Writer Series. Editor, Palimpsest Review

1993-1997, Writing Program, Syracuse University
Peer Evaluator and official classroom observer for Syracuse University Writing Professors

1993, Writing Program, Syracuse University
Elected member of Teacher Evaluation Committee; revised and developed process of teacher evaluation, including new curriculum

1991-1992, Summer Team, Syracuse University
Member of Curriculum planning group for Writing Program. Also co-organized the Fall Teaching Conference at Syracuse University

1991, Teaching Fellow, Syracuse University
Member of Syracuse University teaching, training, and orientation program for incoming Syracuse University Teaching Assistants

Collaborative Arts Projects

Fall 2000, “Three Figures”: A collaboration of images by Peter Petersen and Hilary Langhorst and poems by Annabelle Clippinger, Penn State Beaver

Fall 1999, “The Light Inside Is”: A collaborative poem with poets, Peter Ganick and Annabelle Clippinger, part of which was published in Cloud Banner, Spring 2001

Fall 1999, "The Girl From Casa Grande": Art Event featuring the visual art of Hilary Langhorst and poetry by Annabelle Clippinger, Penn State Beaver

Presentations

April 2004, Poetry Reading, "She Said", SPACE Gallery, Pittsburgh, PA

April 2003, Poetry Reading in the James Turrell Sky Space, Mattress Factory (museum) Pittsburgh, PA

October 2002, Writing the Visual, Poetry Reading at the University Art Gallery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

January 2001, On-air poetry reading and interview on “Prosody”, a radio show dedicated to poets and writers on public radio station, WYEP, Pittsburgh, PA

October 2000, Poetry Reading and Slide Show: “Three Figures” Collaboration, Penn State Beaver, Monaca, PA

July 2000, Poetry Reading, Pittsburgh Poetry Exchange, Carnegie Library, Pittsburgh, PA

October 1999, Poetry Reading, Pittsburgh Poetry Exchange at LaFond Galleries, Pittsburgh, PA

September 1999, Poetry Reading and Video Presentation: “The Girl From Casa Grande” Collaboration, Monaca, PA

December 1998, Poetry Reading, Penn State University, Monaca, PA

June 1997, Poetry Reading, Barnes and Noble Bookstore, Syracuse, NY

March 1996, Poetry Reading, Museum of Science and Technology, Syracuse, NY

July 1995, Poetry Reading, Rome Arts Center, Rome, NY

March 1994, "Womanspirit Rising," Presented during Women's History Month,
Le Moyne College, Syracuse, NY.

May 1992, "Critiquing in the Arts," Teaching Assistant Program, Syracuse University

April 1990, Poetry Reading, Syracuse University

Honors and Awards

2002 Book Finalist for poetry manuscript, Circles and Proved Theorems, Mammoth Books

2001 Honorable Mention, William Bronk Foundation Poetry Prize, for poem, “Picture of Bill”

1999 Winner of the Penn State Commonwealth College Quality Recognition Award for work developing and directing the Penn State Beaver Visiting Writer Series, Penn State

1997 Nominated for Pushcart Prize in Literature

1996 Nominated for Pushcart Prize in Literature

1991 Teaching Fellowship for outstanding scholarship and teaching, Syracuse University

1991 Creative Writing Fellowship, Department of English, Syracuse University

1989 Creative Writing Fellowship, Department of English, Syracuse University

1984 Scholarship in Creative Writing, University of Arizona

Publications

Books

Cloud Banner (book of poetry), Potes and Poets Press, Spring 2001

Sky Frame (book of poetry), Potes and Poets Press, Summer1999

Journals

6ix
Aught
Moria
5 Trope
Muse Apprentice Guild
Pennsylvania English
PVLMONAR
Potes and Poets Thirteen
Potes and Poets Ten
Potes and Poets Seven
LVNG 7
LVNG 8
LVNG 9
Poetry New York
Salt Hill Journal 1990
Salt Hill Journal 1996
Five Fingers Review
Cream City Review
Graham House Review
Poetry East

Languages
French and Spanish

References
available upon request