Enrollment at Northern Illinois University grew this fall, with surges in the numbers of new freshmen and transfers,...
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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...
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...
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...
Robbie Ellis to perform at NIU Week of Welcome
Robbie Ellis is a comedy songwriter, music director for improv, comedy and musical theater, a composer and a broadcaster on Chicago’s WFMT-FM. The New Zealand native brings his musical comedy show to NIU’s Week of Welcome with a free performance for all NIU students,...
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...
Aaron Dworkin’s Arts Engines features Paul Kassel discussing collaborating with the arts ecosystem of a city
Paul Kassel, Dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts at NIU was the guest on Arts Engines with Aaron Dworkin, a weekly TV show that, "seeks to share the most valuable advice and input from arts administrators who tell their stories of creative...
April is Athletes for Artists Month
As part of an ongoing collaborative effort between the NIU College of Visual and Performing Arts and NIU Athletics, April has been declared Athletes For Artists month. NIU athletes are being encouraged to attend one or more of the following events: NIU Jazz Orchestra...
Something for everyone this April in the College of Visual and Performing Arts
April is the busiest month in the NIU College of Visual and Performing Arts, which means you have more opportunities to sample the great music, theater, dance and art of our very talented students. The School of Theatre and Dance features the premiere of Alexander...
Master storyteller Rob Caskie to share his craft on campus, March 7
Embark on an unforgettable journey with South Africa's famed storyteller, Rob Caskie, as he vividly brings to life the extraordinary saga of Ernest Shackleton's Antarctic expedition, and learn how he has built a 24-year professional career out of storytelling as he...
Marlon Wayans to perform at NIU in free show for students, faculty and staff
NIU Campus Activities Board and the NIU College of Visual and Performing Arts jointly present An Evening with Marlon Wayans! We are thrilled to invite you to this exciting event taking place on February 15 for a night filled with laughter, entertainment, and...