Hardu Keck

Background

Keck, Hardu was born on April 6, 1940 in Tallinn, Estonia. Came to the United States, 1952. Son of Gu(u)nther Axel and Lydia (Kokk) Keck.

Education

Student, Yale University, 1961; Bachelor, Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut, 1962; Master of Fine Arts, Rhode Island School Design, 1964.

Career

Professor, Rhode Island School Design, Providence, since 1980; chairman division of foundation studies, Rhode Island School Design, Providence, since 1984; vice president for academic affairs, Rhode Island School Design, Providence, since 1989; provost, Rhode Island School Design, since 1989. Consultant Kingdom of Morocco, Rabat, Marakech, 1987.

Achievements

• Hardu Keck has been listed as a notable Painter, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Executive director Rhode Island Arts Festival, Providence, 1966-1967. Member Providence Art Club, E.U(û).S. POHJALA, Estonian Learned Society.

Interests

• Avocations: tennis, sailing.

Connections

Married Mary Shaffer, October 3, 1964 (divorced 1974). Children: Saarin, Maiya. Married A. Sloan Rankin, September 3, 1983.