NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

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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...

Show your support as Huskies United kicks off

At 4:25 p.m., Wednesday, June 23, the NIU Foundation kicks off  Huskies United — a day of giving — when those who love our great university can show their Huskie pride and help move NIU forward. Huskies United centers around four strategic...

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Congratulations to the Class of 2021

Congratulations to the Class of 2021

Congratulations to all of the graduates in the class of 2021. NIU is holding in-person commencement ceremonies Friday, June 3, Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June 5 in Huskie Stadium. Programs are available online for the June 2021 commencement, May and August 2020...

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Thank you for your support of Curtain Call!

Thank you for your support of Curtain Call!

Thank you to everyone who helped support the College of Visual Arts first crowdfunding campaign. Donations to Curtain Call! totaled more than $2,000 and will help fund seniors in the Schools of Art and Design, School of Music and School of Theatre and Dance for the...

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