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

A major challenge facing educators is how to adapt courses to meet the learning neeeds 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...

Award winners announced in College of Visual and Performing Arts

As the 2023-2024 academic year comes to a close, the College of Visual and Performing Arts has named this year's award winners. Students are honored on the basis of their academic achievement, community engagement, professional and interdisciplinary work and...

Kevin Cole, M.F.A. ’85: From childhood art therapy to the Smithsonian

Artist Kevin Cole, M.F.A. ‘85, has created more than 47 public art works, including a 15-story Coca-Cola Centennial Olympic mural he was commissioned to create for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. A challenge he completed without even touching the wall....

Art History presents the lecture “The Largest Mystery: A Buddhist Shrine in the Art Institute of Chicago”

The Elizabeth Allen Visiting Scholars in Art History Lecture Series, the NIU School of Art and Design and the NIU Visual Studies division present, "The Largest Mystery: A Buddhist Shrine in the Art Institute of Chicago," as a free lecture, open to the public,...
Art and Design presents Fall BFA Show, Nov. 30 – Dec. 3

Art and Design presents Fall BFA Show, Nov. 30 – Dec. 3

The NIU School of Art and Design presents the Fall 2021 Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Show, an undergraduate exhibition, Tuesday, November 30 through Friday, December 3 in the Annette and Jerry Johns Gallery (Room 214) in Jack Arends Hall, the Visual Arts Building on...

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Thousands Strong kickoff featured several CVPA students

Thousands Strong kickoff featured several CVPA students

NIU's annual Thousands Strong day of giving got off to a great start on Wednesday night thanks to the hard work and talents of several students in the College of Visual and Performing Arts. The kickoff show was hosted by Kate Drury, a BFA acting candidate and dance...

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Second annual Thousands Strong event begins Nov. 10 at 5:30 pm

Second annual Thousands Strong event begins Nov. 10 at 5:30 pm

Thousands Strong is an opportunity for alumni and friends to engage with NIU in an exciting, virtual initiative that will increase and expand alumni pride and engagement, and celebrate the impact of philanthropy at Northern Illinois University. This year, this day of...

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