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.
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Spring 2024 Commencement, May 10-11
Illinois State University’s spring commencement will be held in five ceremonies with two on Friday, May 10, and three on Saturday, May 11, in CEFCU Arena.
Illinois State University cultural recognition ceremonies to celebrate graduating students
Registered student organizations (RSOs) at Illinois State University affiliated with the Multicultural Center will host 2024 cultural graduation recognition events. Lavender Graduation kicks off the celebrations on April 20, followed by Nuestros Logros, MAPS, and Umoja: Black Graduation Celebration.
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.
“The course of true love never did run smooth” in the School of Theatre and Dance’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
This April, the Illinois State University School of Theatre and Dance presents Shakespeare’s beloved comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” directed by Professor of Acting and Voice Connie deVeer.
Dean Keyser delivers keynote at 2024 CITx Conference
On Friday, February 23, campus information technology (IT) professionals gathered for the half-day Continuous Improvement in Technology (CIT) Conference, known as CITx. The keynote was presented by Dr. Thomas Keyser, the founding dean of Illinois State University’s College of Engineering.
Ewing Manor Christmas tour, December 14
Bloomington’s historic Ewing Manor will host a community Christmas tour from 5 to 7 p.m. on December 14, 2023.
African Music and Dance Ensemble performance, November 29
Illinois State University’s African Music and Dance Ensemble will perform a free concert at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, in the University’s Kemp Recital Hall.