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Jazz combo to perform at Olson Gallery’s “The Risk Worth Taking” exhibition reception, Oct. 15

A jazz combo from the NIU School of Music will perform at the exhibition reception for Kevin Cole's (NIU '84) exhibition in the Jack Olson Gallery, "The Risk Worth Taking." The reception will be held at 6 p.m. in the Olson Gallery, and follows Cole's artist talk,...

Huskie Spotlight: Kijuana Duplessis, ’28, Music Education

Kijuana Duplessis is a music education major and member of the NIU Steelband from Antigua and Barbuda, who says, "I chose this course of study because music has always been a major part of my life, and I knew early on that I wanted to build my future around it. My...

Homecoming includes a mural painting that you can help bring to life

One of the many activities to enjoy during Homecoming Week is an NIU Homecoming inspired mural that you can not only watch be painted, you’re invited to join in on the painting! The mural's theme draws on NIU's Recycled Boat Race, a long-standing and revitalized...

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Stevens Building construction “flight”

Aug 30, 2017 | Theatre and Dance, xFeatured

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

Aug 25, 2017 | CVPA, xFeatured

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

Aug 25, 2017 | NIU Art Museum, xFeatured

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

Aug 23, 2017 | Music, xFeatured

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

Aug 23, 2017 | CVPA, xFeatured

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...

Fall-Spring Community School of the Arts schedule is online

Aug 21, 2017 | Community School of the Arts, xFeatured

Check out the complete schedule of Fall 2017 and Spring 2018 offerings.

NIU alumni appear with Zeshan B. on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Aug 16, 2017 | Music, xFeatured

NIU School of Music alumni Stu Mindeman (keyboard) and Greg Ward (saxophone) performed with Chicago singer Zeshan B on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, August 11. The group performed the George Perkins classic "Cryin' in the Streets."

Commitment to civil discourse, safety of our campus, and inclusion

Aug 15, 2017 | University Communications, xFeatured

In light of the tragic events in Charlottesville, Va., we want to reaffirm Northern Illinois University’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We maintain, with certainty, that bigotry and hatred do not embody the university’s values. We encourage free...

Organ students explore two major instruments in Chicago

Aug 15, 2017 | Music, xFeatured

On Friday, July 14 students of James Russell Brown from NIU and the Music Institute of Chicago met in Chicago to play and explore two of the largest organs in the midwest. The morning session was at Holy Name Cathedral's immense Flentrop organ, and the afternoon was...