Memoir writing is a form of autobiographical writing where the author recounts memories from their personal life experiences. What is memoir? What do we include when we write a memoir? What do we not include?
Unit: Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts
ReggieCon Live presents Our Monsters, Ourselves: Societal Concerns through a Pop Culture Lens
Monster studies often intersect with literature, psychology, anthropology, history, and cultural studies. It explores how monsters reflect societal fears, moral issues, and psychological conflicts, making it a multidimensional field that’s intellectually stimulating.
Illinois Shakespeare Festival’s Bard in a Box presents free outdoor performance of Romeo and Juliet (abridged) by William Shakespeare, April 25
This 40-minute production is part of ISF’s Bard in a Box educational outreach program, a touring troupe that performs Romeo and Juliet for schools and community groups.
The School of Theatre and Dance presents the Spring 2024 Dance Concert: Transcend!
The School of Theatre and Dance will wrap up the spring 2024 semester with the Spring Dance Concert, Transcend!, with artistic direction from Laina Reese. The concert will consist of five unique pieces, featuring choreography from Kyle Ayers, Greg Merriman, Laina Reese, Sarah Semonis, and guest artist Will Gill.
Nominations for honorary degrees open, due September 15
Illinois State University is requesting nominations for candidates for the Honorary Degree. Honorary degrees may be awarded by Illinois State University in recognition of persons who have achieved a record of major distinction at the state or national level in education, public service, literature, business, fine arts, or other professions.
The stories that make a storyteller: Meet Novid Parsi, winner of the Diverse Voices Playwriting Initiative
Playwright Novid Parsi will be on campus to workshop his play The Life You Gave Me, which will be presented in a staged reading on Friday, April 26.
Normal Editions participates in 2024 EXPO Chicago, April 11-14
Normal Editions of Illinois State University is pleased to present a selection of recently published limited-edition lithographs in Booth #275 at EXPO CHICAGO, The International Exposition of Contemporary and Modern Art from April 11 through April 14, 2024 at Navy Pier.
University Galleries to present Student Annual April 10-May 5
University Galleries of Illinois State University is pleased to present the 2024 Student Annual from April 10-May 5. An opening reception will take place on Wednesday, April 10, from 4-5:30 p.m., with awards announced at 5 p.m. All events are free and open to the public.
School of Music final spring 2024 ensemble concerts scheduled
The Illinois State University School of Music is excited to announce the second half of the spring 2024 semester ensemble concerts.
School of Theatre and Dance offers preview and pre-show event for A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Illinois State University’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare will have an official preview performance on April 17 at 7:30 p.m. with tickets sold at reduced prices. There will also be a preshow talk and reception at 6 p.m. that includes a discussion with a panel of creators associated with the show, including the dramaturg, Sarah Hall, and director, Connie deVeer.