Sculptor is Slane Scholar in Residence at Bradley

Peoria, Illinois...September 10, 2003... Ceramic sculptor Bruce Howdle will serve as the Fall 2003 Slane Scholar in Residence at Bradley University from September 18 to October 15. His work will be exhibited in the Hartmann Center gallery on the corner of Elmwood and St. James Streets on the Bradley University campus during this time.

He will present a lecture entitled, "Earth, Water and Fire," on Thursday, October 2, at 6:30 p.m. in the Caterpillar Global Communications Center, room 126, as part of the Visual Voices Professional Lecture Series.

Howdle, who holds a B.S. degree from the University of Wisconsin, a M.A. from Northwestern Arizona University, and a M.F.A. from Arizona State University, is a ceramics lecturer at the University of Wisconsin. His work has been featured in exhibitions throughout the country and can be found on display in a number of businesses including John Deere & Co., Mercy Medical Center, National Jockey Club, American Family Insurance headquarters, McDonald's corporate office, and Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge.