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Commencement profile: Abria Shaw, Music Education

Congratulations to all of our fall 2024 graduates. The weekend commencement ceremonies featured this spotlight on new School of Music graduate Abria Shaw, who completed her degree in music education....

Fall Dance Concert features Paquita and two world premieres

The fall semester production season in the School of Theatre and Dance concludes with the Fall Dance Concert featuring the ballet Paquita and a pair of world premiere dances choreographed by NIU School of Theatre and Dance faculty members. Paquita was originally...

Northern Illinois University Art Museum Presents Faculty Biennial Exhibition

The Northern Illinois University Art Museum is pleased to announce the NIU College of Visual and Performing Arts 2024-2025 Faculty Biennial exhibition on display in the museum’s Altgeld Hall galleries Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, through Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. Shown...

High School Invitational closing reception features workshops for students

The annual High School Invitational is underway through November 16 in the Jack Olson Gallery. The closing reception on Saturday, November 16 will feature workshops for high school students. Workshop registration will start at noon until 1 p.m. in person before the...
Huskie Marching Band set for trip to perform at Notre Dame

Huskie Marching Band set for trip to perform at Notre Dame

On Saturday when NIU (1-0) heads to South Bend, Indiana, for the first time ever, to take on the third ranked team in the nation in Notre Dame (1-0), the Huskie football team won't be the only NIU students performing at historic Notre Dame Stadium. The Pride of the...

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Roxanna Conner featured on PBS’ Arts Engines

Roxanna Conner featured on PBS’ Arts Engines

Roxanna Conner, director of NIU's School of Theatre and Dance was featured on PBS Detroit's Arts Engines hosted by Aaron Dworkin, professor of entrepreneurship and leadership at the University of Michigan. Dworkin is a 2005 MacArthur Fellow and was President Barack...

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Making the most of the first week

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...

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Robbie Ellis to perform at NIU Week of Welcome

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,...

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NIU alumni can have dinner and a show at NIU, Oct. 4

NIU alumni can have dinner and a show at NIU, Oct. 4

NIU alumni, whether you come by yourself or bring a date, a friend, or a group of friends, you'll enjoy mingling and meeting others at Huskies Night Out! Join us at Ellington’s Restaurant in the Holmes Student Center on Friday, Oct. 4, from 5:30-6:40 p.m. for dinner...

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Mary Holland, ’07 to join cast of CBS’ “Ghosts”

Mary Holland, ’07 to join cast of CBS’ “Ghosts”

Mary Holland, a 2007 BFA acting graduate of the NIU School of Theatre and Dance will join the cast of CBS' Ghosts for the show's upcoming fourth season. During Ghosts' panel at this year's Comic-Con in San Diego it was announced that Holland will have a recurring role...

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