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Malika Green, ’05, M.M. ’07, Forges Passion for Jewelry-Making Into Business

Malika Green has always been an artistic soul, and her passion for creating has manifested itself in several ways and stages throughout her life. Growing up in Maryland in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., Green was always an introvert, but she never shied away from...

World Music Festival features six free concerts over five nights

The annual World Music Festival in the NIU School of Music features six concerts between April 11 and 16. All concerts are free to attend. Monday, April 11 Japanese Taiko Concert Boutell Memorial Concert Hall 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 13 Chinese Music Concert Recital...

NIU photography students best world record holder for largest paper snowflake

NIU School of Art and Design students in ARTD 464 Advanced Photography: Post Production created a paper snowflake that measured 44 feet, six inches, besting the current Guinness of Book of World Record of 20 feet and one half inch. The students, led by Jessica...

Follow along live with the world record attempt for the world’s largest paper snowflake

Students in the photography area of the Northern Illinois University School of Art and Design are attempting to break the world record for the world's largest paper snowflake today, starting at 1 p.m. in the NIU Convocation Center. You can follow along live by...
Art and Design Senior Spotlight – Anjela Cabalong

Art and Design Senior Spotlight – Anjela Cabalong

The School of Art and Design is spotlighting recently graduated students and their work on Facebook, and we’ll be sharing them here on the blog, as well.Anjela Cabalong BFA in Visual CommunicationsBeing raised on the island of Guam by a single Filipino mother for most...

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Art and Design Senior Spotlight – Brooke Kanas

Art and Design Senior Spotlight – Brooke Kanas

The School of Art and Design is spotlighting recently graduated students and their work on Facebook, and we’ll be sharing them here on the blog, as well.Graduating Senior Spotlight: Brooke Kanas, BFA in Drawing“Nature is a powerful force that merges the body and soul,...

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Art and Design Senior Spotlight – Olivia Zubko

Art and Design Senior Spotlight – Olivia Zubko

The School of Art and Design is spotlighting recently graduated students and their work on Facebook, and we’ll be sharing them here on the blog, as well. Graduating Senior Spotlight: Olivia Zubko, BFA in Sculpture “In an effort to make some sense of where I stand as...

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Art From Home – Indian Miniature

Art From Home – Indian Miniature

In this ongoing series, Peter Olson, assistant director of the NIU Art Museum will discuss pieces in his personal art collection. See all of the Art From Home videos.

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Art and Design Senior Spotlight – Sarah Navigato

Art and Design Senior Spotlight – Sarah Navigato

The School of Art and Design is spotlighting recently graduated students and their work on Facebook, and we’ll be sharing them here on the blog, as well.Sarah NavigatoBFA in Illustration “My life-long passion for animals inspires me to create. Sparking interest in...

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Art and Design Senior Student Spotlight: Alexis Gruber

Art and Design Senior Student Spotlight: Alexis Gruber

The School of Art and Design is spotlighting recently graduated students and their work on Facebook, and we'll be sharing them here on the blog, as well. Alexis GruberBS Ed in Art and Design Education "Congratulations to Alexis for making it through student teaching...

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