Category: Arts
Northern Illinois University has announced the 2014 winners of the Forward, Together Forward Scholarships. In honor of the five Huskies whose lives were lost Feb. 14, 2008, Forward, Together Forward scholars must demonstrate strength of character through traits such as a strong work ethic, motivation, inspiration, a high regard for others, integrity and intellectual curiosity....
NIU alumnus Kenneth Womack makes writing seem easy, considering he has more than 25 books to his credit as an author and editor. After a year of touring the country to share stories about the Beatles, Womack has just released “The Beatles Encyclopedia: Everything Fab Four” to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the group’s appearance...
Six talented young musicians perform at the annual Honors Recital at Northern Illinois University at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15. They are the recipients of talent scholarships awarded by the NIU Community School of the Arts. The recital is in the Recital Hall in the Music Building and is free and open to the public. Auditions...
NIU’s School of Theatre and Dance will present “Intimate Apparel” by award winning playwright Lynne Nottage. The play runs Thursday, Feb. 13, through Sunday, Feb. 16, in the Holmes Student Center Diversion Lounge on the NIU campus. Performances will start at 7:30 p.m. weekdays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. Sunday. Set in 1905 New...
“We’re not trying to justify a murderer but rather to understand him,” Director Alexander Gelman says about the Northern Illinois University School of Theatre and Dance’s upcoming play, “Woyzeck.” Opening Thursday, Feb. 20, “Woyzeck” tells the story of Franz Woyzeck, a lowly German soldier and wig maker who is slowly driven to insanity and who...
Dance, visual arts, theater and instrumental jazz are on the summer camp agenda at Northern Illinois University this summer. These six-day residential camps for junior and senior high school students are scheduled in July. Campers work with faculty, alumni and students and gain a greater appreciation for the life of an artist. Dance Camp is...
Northern Illinois University will host a joint exhibition and closing reception in Altgeld Hall from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, at the NIU Art Museum and the Office of the President. NIU President Doug Baker and First Lady Dana Stover will be present for a final viewing of the NIU School of Art...
NIU’s Asian American Center is teaming up with departments and student organizations to support Independent Awakening’s “#ILoveMySelfie” national campaign. Tables will be set up at DuSable Hall and the Holmes Student Center from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, for students to take “selfie” photos. Independent Awakening is partnering up with multiple universities, high schools...
NIU’s Center for Black Studies has scheduled a full slate of events for Black Heritage Month 2014. The theme for this year is “Reclaiming Our Roots, Renewing Our Commitment” and will honor Nelson Mandela’s life, work and legacy. From 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3, NIU Department of History professor Ismael Montana will lead...
Chicago’s Ruth Page School of Dance will hold auditions at NIU for its four-week 2014 Summer Intensive Program. Auditions will take place from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17, in Room 113 of Gabel Hall. Registration begins at 3 p.m. The program is open to dancers 10 and older – from the young dancer...
Critical to the success of NIU’s students is a well-rounded education. This means a robust general education experience.
NIU’s College of Education invites students, faculty, staff and community members to attend its ongoing Diversity in Film series. The free series of contemporary films covers topics depicting race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, ability and their intersections. All movies will be shown in Faraday 144 from 3 to 5:45 p.m. Faculty will moderate discussions following...
