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Professor of Computer Science and Women Studies Program

see my avatar at Iguacu falls, Brazil-2002 I'm not that old:)

I'm a traveler on this earth, like you
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    Travels:

    See me almost disappear in the ... Grand canyon

    And almost swallowed up in the San Diego zoo.

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    Art

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    "The true artist sees the harmony, the wholeness, the tendencies toward perfection in things everywhere."

    Guggenheimer, Creative Vision 1950

    ........................................................................... What is Art? It is the response of man's creative soul to the call of the Real. -Rabindranath Tagore, Indian Poet (1861-1941)

    Some art history by David Caftori, my father, a great artist.

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    I started painting during my year in Paris, 1991-92, being influenced by my surroundings, my father's visit (an artist), and having so much free time on my hands.

    My art is mostly abstract, mixed media (markers, pastels, chalk) on paper and is distinguished by the very rich palate of colors I use.

    In 1994 I started sculpting in stone using pneumatic tools in addition to painting.

    During my sabbatical year (1995-1996) I moved to sculpting figures in clay and after having finished my first piece in beech wood using mostly a cheasel and hammer, I created my third alabaster stone solely by hand.

    I also learned intaglio printing and monoprint. My etchings are very different than the original Parisian works.

    The following are a few of my works of art:

    Marble sculpture done this past summer 1998. I don't plan on touching marble after this one. Too hard.
    Woman in acrylic on canvas, 1998
    My art exhibit, September 1998, at the Bean Counter Cafe in Evanston. With a few friends.
    Couple Acrylic on canvas, 1998
    Dolphins 1999
    He and SheChalk on paper, 1998
    Bound coupleChalk on paper, 1988
    ElectricityChalk on paper
    TargetAcrylic on canvas. One of my favorites. 1998.
    Dancing HeartChalk on paper, 1998
    Dancing HeartChalk on paper, 1998
    WomanCrayons on paper, 1998
    MelissaMarkers on paper, 1998
    CatsMarkers on paper, 1998
    To life! (lehaiim) Markers, 1992

    If you have Real Audio you may see a video of my art as part of a group exhibit by sculptors from the Omri Amrani's studio, Nov. 1994, downtown Chicago.

    My art along with my father's and daughter's was exhibited at LaSalle Talman Bank on 5300 Dempster in Skokie, during Feb. '97.

    Another exhibit took place at the library of Northeastern Illinois University from October 6th through the 25th, 1997.

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    Theater:

     This was my dream as a child and teenager---to act. I guess being a professor is not that far from acting...only now we are trying to leave the pedestal and let the students do the work...

    Anyhow, I've been on two musical comedies recently with minor roles, but loved every minute of it.

  • Bells are Ringing, was performed on March 13, 15 and 16, 1997.
  • Radio Days, 1998
  • 45th and Broadway, on April 29, May 1st and 2nd, 1999.
  • and even an extra in the movie Driven coming up March 2000. See if you can find me anywhere near Lou Mitchel restaurant.

    Sports:

     Check my graphic page for sport

    I am not an avid sports fan. I usually get involved in a sport activity if it has a social side benefit or a meditative edge. I almost sky dived recently, but ... it was too windy. It will happen soon.

    For example:

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    Personal Background

    My name Netiva means Path.
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    Remember when life's path is steep to keep your mind even. -Horace, poet and satirist (65-8 BCE)

    Born in Tel-Aviv, Israel to an artist family.

    Lived 2 years on a kibbutz 12-14.

    High school in Paris.

    Second Lieutenant in the Israeli military.

    Tel-Aviv University and the U of I at Chicago for my 3 degrees.

    Married and mother to three daughters.

    Artist since Dec. 1991.

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    Now you could again see an image, Women, done on the computer if you didn't see it already.

    Professional Background:

    Math dept. at UIC
    Teaching Assistant, 1974-78
    DePaul University, Math and Computer Science departments
    Instructor, 1975-79
    Spiegel Catalog
    Programmer/Analyst, 1978-79
    American National Bank
    Systems Analyst, 1980-81
    United Airlines
    Systems Analyst, 1981
    Computer Horizons
    Consultant, 1982
    Northeastern Illinois University
    Professor of CS & Womens studies 1982-present
    Benin, West Africa
    Fulbright scholar, 2003-04
    Specialist Fulbright scholar, 2011.
    Korea
    Freeman award, June-July 2005

    Professional and Academic Association positions:

  • ACM Professional Development committee, 2010-present.
  • Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility (CPSR) board of directors.
  • The Bell newsletter editorial board.

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    Except for my paintings and sculptures that you may find under ART all the icons used were borrowed off the web. Thanks to their fine creators!

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