CVPA Archives

Give today to Thousands Strong to support our students and programs

The Thousands Strong day of giving kicked off last night and we are off to an amazing start. As of 11 a.m. we have raised more than a half million dollars on more than 700 gifts. You can support the university and the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Our giving...

David Maki, ’89, One of the Thousands Strong

When David Maki, ’89, sets off for a day’s work as NIU's School of Music’s coordinator of music theory and composition, he knows it will be filled with beautiful melodies. Teaching music theory and aural skills classes, as well as private composition lessons, a...

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...

CVPA Dean Paul Kassel to direct outdoor performances of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ for Kane County Repertory Theatre

Kane Repertory Theatre, in partnership with the St. Charles Park District, presents a live outdoor production of the Shakespeare classic Romeo and Juliet at the Historic Pavilion on the Fox River. The play, is directed by Northern Illinois University’s Dean of the...
Welcome (back) students

Welcome (back) students

From Paul Kassel, Dean, College of Visual and Performing Arts Welcome or welcome back!  We’re glad you’re here and ready to take advantage of all the College, our Schools, and our great university has to offer! We have the rare privilege of being able to study, learn,...

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Sundaes on Saturday, August 26

Sundaes on Saturday, August 26

Welcome, or welcome back, to campus!  The College of Visual and Performing Arts invites all of our students to enjoy FREE ICE CREAM, Saturday, August 26 in the lobby of Boutell Auditorium, in the Music Building from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.  Enjoy your ice cream, meet and...

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Dean Kassel recognized at Community Leaders reception

Dean Kassel recognized at Community Leaders reception

Congratulations to College of Visual and Performing Arts' Dean Paul Kassel on being honored by First National Bank at the 2017 Community Leader Reception. Dean Kassel was one of 15 area leaders recognized at the event and one of four from NIU, along with Sol Jensen,...

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