The NIU Punk Rock Club and the College of Visual and Performing Arts welcome musician and artist Tim Rogner for a...
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NIU Center for Southeast Asian Studies hosting free viewing of the documentary “Loot: A Story of Crime and Redemption”
The NIU Center for Southeast Asian Studies is hosting a free viewing of the documentary Loot: A Story of Crime and...
NIU enrollment surges for Fall semester
Enrollment at Northern Illinois University grew this fall, with surges in the numbers of new freshmen and transfers,...
Word on the street: Lucinda Roundabout to open August 20
It's about to get easier to drive near the Art and Music Buildings again. The City of DeKalb’s new single-lane roundabout at Lucinda Avenue and Normal Road is scheduled to open no later than Wednesday, August 20, after a three-month construction project converted the...
CVPA announces first six Simpson Schatzle Fellows
NIU's College of Visual and Performing Arts has announced the first six recipients of a fellowship that will provide financial support and recognition for some of the university's most promising graduating students in the arts. The Simpson Schatzle Fellowship will...
NIU CVPA to present live staged reading of Waiting For Godot, March 19
Forty years ago four Miami University of Ohio acting students performed in a production of Waiting For Godot. Four decades later, those performers are reuniting for lived stage readings of the play Wednesday, March 19 at Northern Illinois University and Monday, April...
Waiting For Godot – Program
NIU COLLEGE OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS Waiting For Godot A tragi-comedy in two acts Live staged readingWednesday, March 19, 2025NIU Recital HallCAST AND CREDITSCast Estragon - Tony FreemanPozzo - Dion GrahamLucky - Eric HissomVladimir - Paul Kassel Stage...
Commencement profile: Abria Shaw, Music Education
Congratulations to all of our fall 2024 graduates. The weekend commencement ceremonies featured this spotlight on new School of Music graduate Abria Shaw, who completed her degree in music education....
Stevens Building sculptures come full circle
For artist Boyan Marinov, the dedication of the new sculpture in front of NIU's Stevens Building was a full circle moment. The new artwork that he designed and titled "The Tribesman, The Hero and The Light" was revealed with a ribbon cutting ceremony, September 26. As...
CVPA students invited to a free tailgate before Saturday’s home football game
When the #23 NIU Huskie football team returns to action for their first game since their upset win over then fifth-ranked Notre Dame, students from the College of Visual and Performing Arts will be their special guests. CVPA students are invited to a free tailgate...
NIU to dedicate new Stevens Building sculpture Sept. 26 with ribbon cutting and cookout
A walk around the Northern Illinois University reveals a campus filled not just with students, faculty, staff and buildings, but of artwork to take in and enjoy. Now, there is even more to look at. The final piece of the extensive renovations to the university’s...
Making the most of the first week
The first week of class provides an opportunity for faculty to create an environment where students feel comfortable and excited to be a part of the classroom. Learn your students’ names. Create community. Be authentic and encouraging. Anna Klis These are tips NIU...