Shelby Ottengheime ’23 Embraces Art, Archaeology, and Japanese American Heritage

Shelby Ottengheime stands in front of the white Mead Hall wall with her mural, which depicts gray barbed wire with a barb that transforms into a bright orange and yellow bird that opens its wings in flight at the top right corner. Shelby wears blue jeans and a long-sleeved shirt with red at the top and black and white stripes at the bottom. She has long straight brown hair and bangs.

At the nexus of archaeology, art, and family history lies the distinctly Pitzer experience of senior Shelby Ottengheime ’23. Her multifaceted interests begin with her major in anthropology on the human evolution, prehistory, and material culture (HEP) track—which will soon culminate in an archaeological dig in Belize. Discover how Ottengheime taps into ancient and family history as a muralist, art galleries fellow, and anthropologist.

December 5, 2022

Press Releases

Pitzer College Art Professor Jessica McCoy’s Murals on Permanent Display at New Train Station in LA

Claremont, Calif. (April 20, 2012) — Pitzer College Assistant Professor of Art Jessica McCoy’s 16 new mosaic murals will be on permanent public display at the Expo/Vermont Station of the new Metro Expo light-rail line which opens on April 28, 2012. McCoy was selected to design artwork for the Expo/Vermont Station after a rigorous, peer-reviewed [Read More...]

April 20, 2012

Press Releases

Mural Honors Local Heroes for Role in Community

Vina Danks Middle School to unveil tribute to students, staff, teachers and labor leader Cesar Chavez CLAREMONT, Calif. (October 8, 2003) — Pitzer College’s commitment to building strong communities can be found in its outreach programs. From Nepal, Italy, China and Costa Rica to local programs in Pomona and Ontario, the College works as a [Read More...]

October 8, 2003