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Re-imagining: Two popular courses have undergone redesigns with today’s learners in mind

A major challenge facing educators to adapt courses to meet the needs of today's students. NIU's gen ed (general education) courses present a particular opportunity because of the desire to offer an introduction for students who may or may not be familiar with the...

Roxanna Conner named new director of NIU’s School of Theatre and Dance

Roxanna Conner, an experienced theater professional with a background in education, administration, production and as a community builder and mentor, has been selected as the director of the NIU School of Theatre and Dance. Conner will begin her new role at NIU on...

Professional Experience

Acting View production photos I have trained in a variation of the Meisner technique, studied the major methods in New York and have a strong classical background. However, I believe there is no single way or method to create a role or craft a performance. My primary...

Art Museum opens “Very Well, Thank You”: The Arts as a Means to Well-being, March 26

The Northern Illinois University Art Museum’s “Very Well, Thank You”: The Arts as a Means to Well-being exhibition opens Friday, March 26 and runs through May 15. The exhibition investigates the unique role and way the visual and performing arts assist in maintaining...

Roxanna Conner named new director of NIU’s School of Theatre and Dance

Apr 6, 2023

Roxanna Conner, an experienced theater professional with a background in education, administration, production and as...

Professional Experience

Aug 13, 2021

Acting View production photos I have trained in a variation of the Meisner technique, studied the major methods in New...

Art Museum opens “Very Well, Thank You”: The Arts as a Means to Well-being, March 26

Mar 17, 2021

The Northern Illinois University Art Museum’s “Very Well, Thank You”: The Arts as a Means to Well-being exhibition...

Black Playwrights Reading Series presents: “Sender” by Ike Holter

Nov 11, 2020

The final show in the NIU School of Theatre and Dance Black Playwrights Reading Series is "Sender" by Ike Holter, Sunday, November 16. The reading will be live streamed on Zoom (passcode: 697381), at 7:30 p.m. "Doors" will open at 7 p.m. Following the reading, we...

Art and Design’s Stephanie Sailer’s sculpture selected for CSI 20 20 show

Aug 7, 2020

Stephanie Sailer, program advisor and recruitment coordinator in the School of Art and Design has had one of her sculptures selected for the Chicago Sculpture International (CSI) 20 20 show. CSI 20 20 is a juried members exhibition that showcases 20 sculptures created...

NIU Artists. Never. Quit. – Yuko Asada’s trip to Thailand

Apr 21, 2020

As NIU and the world around us deals with a global pandemic, artists continue to find ways to express themselves. In the College of Visual and Performing arts the learning and teaching hasn’t stopped, it’s simply evolved to meet the needs and limitations of the...

NIU Artists. Never. Quit. – Anna-Marie Zurlinden

Apr 6, 2020

NIU Jazz Orchestra Concert featuring Fareed Haque, April 12

Apr 2, 2018

Join the NIU Jazz Orchestra for its Spring Concert, Thursday, April 12 at 8 p.m. at Boutell Memorial Concert Hall in the Music Building on NIU's main campus in DeKalb. The Jazz Orchestra is directed by Reggie Thomas, and they will be joined by modern guitar virtuoso,...

Upcoming Holiday Concerts

Nov 21, 2017

Swingin' in the Holidays Sunday, November 26, 3 p.m., Boutell Memorial Concert Hall $10 adults, $5 students, (get $2.50 off if you bring a non-perishable food item) 20th Annual Choral Holiday Concert Sunday, December 3 at 3 p.m., Boutell Memorial Concert Hall...