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EDUCATION
2024
2020
2018
MFA (pending) in Studio Art
School of Art at The University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ
BFA in Studio Art, summa cum laude
School of Art at The University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ
Associate of Arts, Highest Honors
Pima Community College | Tucson, AZ
RESEARCH + TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2022
2022
2022
2022
Graduate Student Research for Music & Creative Aging Story Lab
School of Music at The University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ
Studio Assistant for Honors Special Topics in Fine Arts Course
W.A. Franke Honors College at The University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ
Graduate Preceptor for Introduction to Modern Design History Course
School of Art at The University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ
Teaching Artist for Spring Session
Young Fauves Youth Program at MOCA | Tucson, AZ
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2022–
2021–2022
2018–2020
Digital Content Graduate Assistant | Thrive Center
The University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ
Associate Designer
BRINK | Tucson, AZ
Graphic Designer | Arizona Athletics
The University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ
HONORS + AWARDS
2023
2022
2022
2021
2021
2020
2020
2019
2019
Higher Education Partners Scholarship | $1880
Penland School of Craft | Penland, NC
Anne Moreton Memorial Scholarship | $1255.58
The University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ
Graduate College Fellowship | $2000
The University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ
Graduate Access Fellowship | $8000
The University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ
Graduate Tuition Scholarship | $7938
The University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ
College of Fine Arts Outstanding Senior
The University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ
School of Art Outstanding Senior
The University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ
Highest Academic Distinction
The University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ
Dean’s List with Distinction
The University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2023
2022
2020–2021
2020
2020
2019
Donors and Scholars Exhibition | Lionel Rombach Gallery
The University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ
Interdisciplinary Graduate Show | Graduate Gallery
School of Art at The University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ
Picturing 2020 | Online Exhibition
The University of Arizona Museum of Art | Tucson, AZ
PERMANENT COLLECTION
BFA Capstone Show | Online Exhibition
School of Art at The University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ
27th International Poster Biennale | Krakowskie Przedmieście 5
Warsaw Academy of Fine Arts | Warsaw, Poland
Handmade with Keyboards and Hammers | Steinfeld Warehouse
School of Art at The University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ
LECTURES, PRESENTATIONS, + WORKSHOPS
2023
2023
2022
2020
Design, Letterpress Printing, and Memory | April 8
AIGA Arizona at ASU Polytechnic Campus | Mesa, AZ
First Generation Flash Session | February 14
Student Success Conference at The University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ
IDA Portfolio Review Workshop | February 2
School of Art at The University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ
Outstanding Senior Address Graduation Convocation | December 17
College of Fine Arts at The University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ
WEBSITE PUBLICATION
2020
Snyder, Charlie . “Deborah Ruiz: Ultimate Adapter.” The College of Fine Arts. The University of Arizona, December 20, 2020. https://cfa.arizona.edu/deborah-ruiz-the-ultimate-adapter/.
PUBLICATIONS
2023
2022
2021
You Are Here: The Journal of Creative Geography. Volume 24 | Design
The University of Arizona School of Geography, Development, & Environment
You Are Here: The Journal of Creative Geography. Volume 23 | Design
The University of Arizona School of Geography, Development, & Environment
You Are Here: The Journal of Creative Geography. Volume 22 | Design
The University of Arizona School of Geography, Development, & Environment
VOLUNTEER + OUTREACH
2023
2023
2022–
2021–
2021
2020
Youth Art Contest Judge for Pima County District 5 | Tucson, AZ
Peer Reviewer for You Are Here: The Journal of Creative Geography | Tucson, AZ
Early-Stage Social Engagement Leader
Alzheimer’s Association Desert Southwest Chapter | Tucson, AZ
School of Art Ambassador at The University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ
Registration Assistant
COVID-19 State Vaccination Site at The University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ
School of Art Advising Ambassador at The University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ
CERTIFICATIONS + TRAINING
2022
2022
2022
2022
2022
2022
Professional Development | Adobe Education Summit
Social and Behavioral Research Investigator | CITI Program
Social and Behavioral Clinical Research | CITI Program
Responsible Conduct Research | CITI Program
Conflict of Interest Required Disclosure Training | The University of Arizona
Creative Aging Professional Development Training | West Valley Arts Council
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Adobe Education Exchange
Arizona Athletics Wildcat Club | Tucson, AZ
Creative Mornings | Tucson, AZ
American Institute of Graphic Art (AIGA) | Arizona
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