Margaret Sprague Oravetz

Assistant Dean, School of Textiles and Materials Technology

Transfer Advisor, Learning and Advising Center, Philadelphia University

Biography and C.V.

Born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania and raised in Kirkwood, Missouri (a suburb of St. Louis).  Received a B.A. with Honors in English Literature from Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, class of 1966.  Received M.A. in Art History from University of Pennsylvania in 1972

In 1968, married Thomas J. Oravetz, Esq (dec. 1981).  Three children; Timothy, Anne, and Peter.

1968-9  Adjunct faculty for Art History, Rugters, the State University of New Jersey, Camden Campus

1968 to 1981:  Philadelphia Museum of Art, Education Department, museum teacher for school visits; coordinator of college programs

1986 to present:  Philadelphia University

• adjunct professor of Art History (1987-8)
• visitng professor of Art History (1987-9)
• Assistant to Dean, School of Textiles and Materials Technology(1989-2001)
• Assistant Dean, School of Textiles and Materials Technology (2002 to present)

Classes:

• T771 History of Western Art I
• T772 History of Western Art II
• L152 Ideas and Images
• L158 Art in Context

Memberships and Associations:

• Member, College Art Association
• Member, Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia
• Member, Philadelphia Chamber Chorus