Community Calendar

Embrace the fall weather while connecting with your breath in this beginner-friendly yoga class. Enjoy flowing led by Lily Herbold, a registered yoga instructor who earned her certification at three different international yoga schools and teaches yoga at the Stateline YMCA. We have a few mats available for borrowing, but recommend bringing your own. You may want to bring a towel to lay between your mat and the ground.

“Goober Peas” during the Civil War. “When the Boys Come Home” in World War I. “I’ll Be Seeing You” during WWII. And, “What’s Goin’ On?” during the Vietnam War.
Music had much to do with these conflicts. Jerry Smith and Dick Dowen will do a tandem presentation of a variety of music and relate its importance to the war occurring at the time, from Bing Crosby to The Doors. Take a musical trip as we review the trials of war.

Conveners: Jerry Smith has convened many LLI classes dealing with music. Jerry has a varied background, most recently serving a term as DeKalb’s mayor from 2017-2021.
Dick Dowen has convened many LLI sessions on a variety of topics, especially war and history. He is a Professor Emeritus in the NIU Department of Finance.

The NIU Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI), established in 2000, is a member-directed group of individuals primarily age 50 plus who enjoy learning in informal, flexible, non-competitive groups and like connecting with peers who share their interests. No grades, no tests – just Learning for the Fun of It. This class occurs on September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13 and 20.

Our Children's Illustrated Literature Suite was made possible by the Barbara Cole Peters Fund for the NIU Art Museum and will feature framed original artwork and books, some no longer in print.

Golden Legacy: Original Art from 80 Years of Golden Books
Location: South Gallery

The internationally acclaimed historian on children's books, Leonard S. Marcus served as co-curator for Golden Legacy. His "Golden Legacy: How Golden Books Won Children's Hearts, Changed Publishing Forever, and Became an American Icon along the Way" was the impetus for this exhibition in 2007. It has since been updated with newer illustrators of some of the older classics and will feature a wide-ranging selection of original illustration art by Richard Scarry, Garth Williams, Tibor Gergely, Feodor Rojankovsky, Eloise Wilkin, Alice and Martin Provensen, Leonard Weisgard, Mary Blair and more.

Everyday People: The Art of James E. Ransome
Location: Rotunda Gallery

Everyday People is clustered in books about the land, books about famous people, books about family, and classic story retellings. James E. Ransome has illustrated over 60 picture books and is the recipient of the 2018 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor for "Before She Was Harriet." His books have included the stories of Sojourner Truth, Frederick Douglass, Satchel Paige, Louis Armstrong, the Alvin Ailey Dancers, as well as stories of the use of quilts along the freedom trail and the fight to win access to the ballot box. He is a frequent collaborator with his wife, author Lesa Cline-Ransome, whom he met while both were students at Pratt Institute of Art.

Both of these shows are organized and traveled by the National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature in Abilene, Texas.

Burnishing the Medals of Children's Literature
Location: Hall Case Gallery

Burnishing the Medals of Children's Literature celebrates award-winning children's books that honor the frequently forgotten, acknowledge the experience of the traditionally marginalized, and ignite curiosity and empathy in young readers. These works embody an inclusive vision of children's literature that both nourishes the self and expands a vision of the world. This exhibition has been organized by staff members of the NIU University Libraries.

The Museum is open
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday
Noon - 6 p.m. Thursday, Friday
Noon - 3 p.m. Saturday and by appointment for group tours.

Closed university holidays and between exhibitions.

Calling all Huskies for an open house of the WNIJ and WNIU broadcast station for NIU Homecoming! Are you a fan of public radio? Do you have fond memories of your days working on the student radio or television station? Or perhaps you’re interested in the process of recording and broadcasting a musical ensemble? Join us for a free open house in the studios.

• Tour the studios of WNIJ and WNIU, Northern Public Radio’s news and classical music stations.

• Meet public radio staff and fellow Huskies.

• Enjoy snacks and live music.

Tony-winning Peter and the Starcatcher is the prequel of the century-old story of how a miserable orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up (a.k.a. Peter Pan), how a hooked pirate becomes his nemesis, and the island of Neverland is discovered.

Embrace the fall weather while connecting with your breath in this beginner-friendly yoga class. Enjoy flowing led by Lily Herbold, a registered yoga instructor who earned her certification at three different international yoga schools and teaches yoga at the Stateline YMCA. We have a few mats available for borrowing, but recommend bringing your own. You may want to bring a towel to lay between your mat and the ground.

The Malta United Methodist Church will host its annual Roast Beef Dinner – Drive Thru on Saturday, November 5th from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at South 3rd and Sprague Streets in Malta. 
Menu includes Beef Pot Roast, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Sweet Peas, Raspberry-Applesauce Jello Salad, Fresh Baked Rolls, Assorted Pies.  

Tickets are Adult Dinner - $20, King Cut (Double Meat)- $25, Child Portion - $10.  Advance Ticket Sales Only - Tickets may be purchased from members or at Resource Bank (Malta Branch).  Contact the church if any questions at 815-825-2118.

Our Children's Illustrated Literature Suite was made possible by the Barbara Cole Peters Fund for the NIU Art Museum and will feature framed original artwork and books, some no longer in print.

Golden Legacy: Original Art from 80 Years of Golden Books
Location: South Gallery

The internationally acclaimed historian on children's books, Leonard S. Marcus served as co-curator for Golden Legacy. His "Golden Legacy: How Golden Books Won Children's Hearts, Changed Publishing Forever, and Became an American Icon along the Way" was the impetus for this exhibition in 2007. It has since been updated with newer illustrators of some of the older classics and will feature a wide-ranging selection of original illustration art by Richard Scarry, Garth Williams, Tibor Gergely, Feodor Rojankovsky, Eloise Wilkin, Alice and Martin Provensen, Leonard Weisgard, Mary Blair and more.

Everyday People: The Art of James E. Ransome
Location: Rotunda Gallery

Everyday People is clustered in books about the land, books about famous people, books about family, and classic story retellings. James E. Ransome has illustrated over 60 picture books and is the recipient of the 2018 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor for "Before She Was Harriet." His books have included the stories of Sojourner Truth, Frederick Douglass, Satchel Paige, Louis Armstrong, the Alvin Ailey Dancers, as well as stories of the use of quilts along the freedom trail and the fight to win access to the ballot box. He is a frequent collaborator with his wife, author Lesa Cline-Ransome, whom he met while both were students at Pratt Institute of Art.

Both of these shows are organized and traveled by the National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature in Abilene, Texas.

Burnishing the Medals of Children's Literature
Location: Hall Case Gallery

Burnishing the Medals of Children's Literature celebrates award-winning children's books that honor the frequently forgotten, acknowledge the experience of the traditionally marginalized, and ignite curiosity and empathy in young readers. These works embody an inclusive vision of children's literature that both nourishes the self and expands a vision of the world. This exhibition has been organized by staff members of the NIU University Libraries.

The Museum is open
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday
Noon - 6 p.m. Thursday, Friday
Noon - 3 p.m. Saturday and by appointment for group tours.

Closed university holidays and between exhibitions.

Bring your laptop and lunch and join us as we learn from Jamie Schumacher about the ways the Huskie Commons, NIU’s institutional repository, can increase your research impact. Depositing your scholarly works in the Huskie Commons can benefit you by:
• Higher citation rates
• Increased exposure, including Google Scholar
• Dissemination of your work beyond the journal subscribers
• Quick access to real-time usage statistics
• Easily adding subsequent materials that are related to previous deposits
• And many more
Coffee and cookies provided. This event is open to all.
Feel free to invite your students and colleagues!

Friday, October 7 at 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Founders Memorial Library, Gallery Lounge