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Dan Nichols named Chicagoan of the Year for Classical Music by Chicago Tribune

Dan Nichols, Head of Recording Services in the NIU School of Music has been named Chicagoan of the Year for Classical Music by the Chicago Tribune for the work his multimedia production company, Aphorism Studios has done in the past as "one of Chicago’s fastest-rising...

Illustration major Caitlyn Alejandre wins 2021 NIU Holiday Card Contest

Caitlin Alejandre, a senior illustration major from Marengo won the annual NIU Holiday Card contest this year with her entry, "NIU Community." "I love creating playful imagery and incorporating strange, delightful details," Alejandre said. "I wanted to include imagery...

Commencement profile: Jaron Woodsley, Steel Pan Studies

Jason Woodsley, a December graduate of the NIU School of Music was featured in this video profile that ran during the ceremony. Congratulations to Jaron and to all of our newest alumni. https://youtu.be/4B6ZZGnmfpo

Huskie Spotlight: CVPA Dean Paul Kassel

What year did you start working at NIU? July 1, 2016 Where is your hometown? and where do you live now? Geneva, IL Where did you attend college and what degree(s) have you earned? I attended Miami of Ohio and have a B.A. in communications and theatre. I also have an...
NIU Steelband headlines 30th Anniversary Chicago Sinfonietta

NIU Steelband headlines 30th Anniversary Chicago Sinfonietta

The NIU Steelband will kick off the 30th Anniversary season of Chicago Sinfonietta with concerts Saturday, September 16 and Monday, September 18. Take a trip to the Caribbean with NIU’s Steelband. Fall in love with the stunning athleticism of Chicago’s own Cerqua...

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Fareed Haque on Chicago Tonight

Fareed Haque on Chicago Tonight

School of Music Professor Fareed Haque was on WTTW's Chicago Tonight Thursday in a wide-ranging interview on the ever evolving nature of music and how that influences his style of guitar playing.  Haque appeared with fellow guitarist Goran Ivanovic for the discussion...

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Building the NIU Huskie Marching Band

Building the NIU Huskie Marching Band

Friday, September 1 at Huskie Stadium against Boston College, two of the biggest teams on campus will open their seasons.  Of course it’s the first game for NIU football, but also opening night for another 100+ member squad–the 118th edition of the NIU...

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Stevens Building construction “flight”

Stevens Building construction “flight”

Construction is well underway on the Stevens Building additions and remodel on the NIU main campus.  The building is home to the College of Theatre and Dance and the Department of Anthropology.  Many more updates will come in the weeks ahead, but let's start things...

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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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Visiting Artist Lecture – Letha Wilson, August 28

Visiting Artist Lecture – Letha Wilson, August 28

NIU Photography and the NIU Art Museum, are presenting the exhibition Objectifying the Photograph, August 29 through October 20 at the Art Museum in Altgeld Hall. A visiting artist lecture with Letha Wilson will be held Monday, August 28 in Altgeld Hall 102 at 5:00...

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Join the NIU Steelband

Join the NIU Steelband

The NIU Steelband is dedicated to demonstrating the versatility and profundity of the steelpan, the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago, and you can join them in three different ways. Join the World Steelband (NIU Steelband) by enrolling in MUSE 272/672,...

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