Bender exhibit opens Feb. 5 An exhibition featuring the art of Valerie Bender opens Feb. 5 at the Office of the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, 1223 Oldfather Hall. Bender has worked in the Office of Student Accounts since August 2003, and in the Department of Art and Art History from 1998-2002. The display, open through April 27, includes photographs, watercolor, ink and acrylic paints with found objects and collage.