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CVPA Dean Paul Kassel named to Arts Leadership Council of Arts Alliance Illinois
Paul Kassel, Dean of the Northern Illinois University College of Visual and Performing Arts has been named to the Arts...
Watch party for “Art and Wellness: Creating Intentional Spaces,” Jan. 17
Calling all art and wellness enthusiasts! Join us for a special watch party of "Art and Wellness: Creating Intentional...
Latest key moments in NIU’s first 125 years feature iconic arts initiatives
All year long, Northern Illinois University is celebrating our 125th anniversary and NIU is working its way through key moments in the university's history. In the latest installment, two important milestones in the arts at NIU are featured. The 1973 creation of the...
Still time to support Huskies United
There is still time to support Huskies United, a day of giving for everyone who loves NIU to show their Huskie pride and move NIU forward. The online giving event is running for a total of 1895 minutes in honor of NIU's opening in 1895 in this, the university's 125th...
Support NIU through Huskies United June 24-25
At 4:25 p.m. the NIU Foundation will launch Huskies United, a day of giving for everyone who loves NIU to show their Huskie pride and move NIU forward. The online giving event will run for 1895 minutes in honor of NIU's opening in 1895 in this, the university's 125th...
Register Now for Summer and Fall
Registration is underway for both Summer and Fall terms at NIU. Refer to the registration page on the NIU main website for technical assistance, learn how to register, look for courses and schedules, see information on account holds and the Huskie Installment Plan.
Essential item pick up for CVPA students
Today, Gov. Pritzker announced a Stay-At-Home order beginning 5 p.m. Saturday through April 7. The order advises all Illinois residents to stay at home to the greatest extent possible except for essential activities; closes non-essential retail businesses; and reminds...
Message to students about discontinuation of face-to-face learning for the semester
Dear Students, By now you’ve been made aware by President Freeman that the university will discontinue face-to-face classes for the remainder of the semester. It’s a decision made in the midst of a rapidly evolving situation to best provide for the health and safety...
NIU arts events status updates
As part of the university’s response to the rapid spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) world-wide, cancelations, postponements and modifications to scheduled arts events at NIU are being made. We appreciate your interest and support and decisions are being made with the...
CVPA presents Fourth Annual Winter Arts Convocation
All students in the schools that make up the NIU College of Visual and Performing Arts: the School of Art and Design, School of Music and School of Theatre and Dance, are invited to the Fourth Annual Winter Arts Convocation, Monday, January 27 at 5:30 p.m. at Boutell...
Students invited to participate in annual contest to design the official NIU holiday card
NIU President Lisa C. Freeman invites all students to participate in the 2019 #HuskiePride Holiday Card Contest. Take advantage of the opportunity to be one of three artists who have their work featured on the official NIU president’s electronic holiday card....