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Chris Ervin
After earning his BFA degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1995, Chris Ervin embarked on a career creating eye-popping visual effects for the film and television industry.
David Duffy
As creative director for Disney Cruise Line, David Duffy overseas the live entertainment on Disney Cruise ships. The 1988 UNL graduate got his start performing on campus.
Harley Jane Kozak
Harley Jane Kozak studied theater at UNL for three semesters before heading to New York City. She has since starred in feature films and TV shows and also published a murder mystery series.
Peggy Gomez
Through her arts supply store, Gomez Art Supply, and adjoining community exhibit space, the Tugboat Gallery, Peggy Gomez has led and influenced Lincoln's downtown art scene.
Stephanie Lynch Taylor
After studying music and law at the UNL, Stephanie Lynch Taylor continues to perform her fiddle and through her entertainment law practice, helps other performers become successful.
Ervin: Making of a campaign
This video takes you behind the scenes of the Put Yourself on the Map UNL communications campaign - with a focus on the visual special effects created by Chris Ervin.
Dennis Cox
Dennis Cox, '65, has taken his Nebraska music degree around the world as festival conductor and guest clinician. He is currently the director of choral activities at the University of Maine.
John Stark
Since earning his MFA degree, John Stark, '82, has made a career of scenic design for the theater. He's worked at several Chicago area theaters and been honored for his designs.
Sharon Hansen
Sharon Hansen, '78, started her career as an elementary music teacher in Millard, NE, but has since become Director of Choral Activities at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Wendy Bantam
Wendy Jane Bantam, an MFA graduate from 2007, is a teacher, painter and community volunteer who loves bringing people of different cultures together.
Chris Ervin
After earning his BFA degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1995, Chris Ervin embarked on a career creating eye-popping visual effects for the film and television industry. He's now visual effects supervisor for San Diego based Raven Studios. Chris has given back to the university by creating the visual effects in UNL's television spots. Television Spot 2010 | Television Spot 2011
You can also watch a video about Chris Ervin's assistance in making this video as part of the "Put Yourself on the Map" campaign.
Making of a Campaign
This video takes you behind the scenes of the making of the Put Yourself on the Map UNL communications campaign - with a focus on the talent behind the visual special effects used in the tv spots, Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts alumnus, Chris Ervin.
Launched in August 2009, the campaign was created to help share the unique stories of people around the world who share a connection to UNL. You can Put Yourself on the Map at http://gobigred.unl.edu.
You can also watch Chris' finished Put Yourself on the Map video.
David Duffy
As creative director for Disney Cruise Line, David Duffy overseas the live entertainment on Disney Cruise ships. The 1988 UNL graduate got his start performing on campus.
Dennis Cox
Dennis Cox, '65, took has taken his Nebraska music degree around the world as director of chorale activities at the University of Maine. The conductor says sharing his love of music with students is his biggest thrill.
Harley Jane Kozak
Harley Jane Kozak grew up on a farm east of Lincoln and studied theater at UNL for three semesters before heading to New York City. She starred in a dozen feature films including Parenthood, Arachnophobia, and When Harry Met Sally. Kozak also spent five years on television playing characters on Texas, The Guiding Light, and Santa Barbara. More recently, she's published four murder mystery novels.
John Stark
Since earning his Master of Fine Arts degree, John Stark, '82, has made a career of scenic design for the theater. He's worked professionally at several Chicago area theaters and been honored for his designs. Today, he's active as a designer and professor at Illinois State University.
Peggy Gomez
Peggy Gomez, '85, has a long association with University of Nebraska as a student, patron of the arts and visiting professor. Through her arts supply store and community exhibit space, Tugboat Gallery, Gomez has led and influenced Lincoln's downtown art scene.
Sharon Hansen
Sharon Hansen, '78, has led choirs in Germany, Romania and Carnegie Hall. Her academic career started as an elementary music teacher in Millard, Nebraska and she now is Director of Choral Activities at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Stephanie Lynch Taylor
After studying music and law at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Stephanie Lynch Taylor continues to perform her fiddle and through her entertainment law practice, helps other performers become successful.
Wendy Bantam
Wendy Jane Bantam, '07, is a teacher, painter and community volunteer who loves bringing people of different cultures together. Wendy earned her M.F.A. degree from UNL, which she says helped her grow as an artist.