Northern Illinois University’s School of Theatre and Dance will present "Carmina Burana" at the School of Theater and...
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Scholarship established, and reception scheduled to honor Melanie Parks before Sunday’s Dance Concert performance
The College of Visual and Performing Arts and the School of Theatre and Dance are hosting a reception, Sunday,...
“Stories From My Childhood” exhibition to open at NIU Art Museum
A group show based on a national call for entry, “Stories From My Childhood” explores both dark childhood experiences...
School of Art and Design hosts art crawl and Student Art Gallery naming, Sept. 14
The School of Art and Design offers a unique opportunity to see art exhibitions in four university gallery spaces in one evening, and attend the naming of the Student Art Gallery. The progressive art crawl begins at 4:30 p.m., Thursday, September 14 on the main...
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...
Theatre alumna Amber Sallis named ‘Hot new face of theater’ by Chicago Tribune
NIU School of Theatre and Dance alumna Amber Sallis, has been named a "Hot New Face of Theatre Class of 2017" by the Chicago Tribune. Sallis most recently appeared in a Steep Theatre production of "Earthquakes in London." She will next appear in "The Last Days of...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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,...
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...