Background
Migdal, Ruth Aizuss was born on August 17, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Joseph and Anna (Smith) Aizuss.
Migdal, Ruth Aizuss was born on August 17, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Joseph and Anna (Smith) Aizuss.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, School of Art. Institute of Chicago, 1954; Master of Fine Arts, University of Illinois, 1958.
Art teacher grades 2-8, Sunset Ridge School, Northfield, Illinois, 1958-1960;
art instructor, Columbia College, Chicago, 1967-1968;
lecturer, University of Illinois, Chicago, 1968-1969;
assistant professor, Malcolm X College, Chicago, 1969-1981;
assistant professor, Loop College (now Harold Washington College), Chicago, 1981-1984;
from associate professor to professor, Harold Washington College, Chicago, 1984-1996;
professor emeritus, Harold Washington College, Chicago, since 1996. Emeritus board directors Victory Garden Theater, Chicago. Artist sculptor Virginia Lust Gallery, New York City, University of Illinois, Springfield, 1995.
Visiting artist lecturer U. Montana, Missoula, 1988, Society of Arts, Religion and Contemporary Culture, New York City, 1996.
Member Chicago Artist's Coalition (founding member, 1st chairperson 1974-1975), College Art Association, International Sculpture Center (Chicago branch), Women's Caucus for Art, Arts Club Chicago.
Daughter of Joseph and Anna (Smith) Aizuss. M. Norman Bernard Migdal, June 20, 1954 (divorced October 1967). Children: Allison, James.
M. James Allison Brown, January 29, 1997. Adopted son, Sam Migdal-Brown.