Background
Ecker, Robert Rodgers was born on April 30, 1936 in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Robert Garnes and Irma (Rodgers) Ecker.
Ecker, Robert Rodgers was born on April 30, 1936 in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Robert Garnes and Irma (Rodgers) Ecker.
Bachelor of Science in Education, Shippensburg State University, 1958. Postgraduate, Pennsylvania Academy Fine Arts, 1961. Master of Fine Arts, Pennsylvania State University, 1965.
From assistant professor to associate professor Washington State University, Pullman, 1965-1972. Professor University Colorado, Boulder, 1972—2001, professor emeritus, since 2001. Speaker, visiting artist Denison University, Granville, Ohio, 1975, Rutgers University, Camden, New Jersey, 1980, University California, Fullerton, 1986, University Delaware, Newark, 1992.
Member Society of America Graphic Artists (president purchase award 1980, council member 1990-1992).
Married Jean Beard Ecker, November 7, 1958. Children: Cassandra, Penelope, Robert B., Jonathan.