College of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences

Thursday, April 18, 2024 - 7:30 pm

From the studio of Anthony Williams, music student Sophia Pastorino will present a trombone recital with faculty artist Natia Shioshvili, piano. This event is free and open to the public.

 

Thursday, April 18, 2024 - 8:00 pm

Faculty artist Maddy Tarantelli will coordinate the spring UNI Horn Studio recital. This event is free and open to the public.

 

Thursday, April 18, 2024 - 9:00 pm to 9:45 pm

View the evening sky at the UNI Observatory.   Constellations and other interesting objects in the night sky will be pointed out, and objects may also be viewed through the UNI telescope.  Meet before 9 PM outside of MSH 137, near the polar bear.  The event starts promptly and there is no admission for late arrivals.  Electronic devices, such as cameras, smart phones, etc, must not be used during the show.  No food, or drink is allowed.  This event is free and open to the public.  

 

Friday, April 19, 2024 - 6:00 pm

From the studio of Hannah Porter-Occeña, music student Emily Paul will present a flute recital with faculty artist Sean Botkin, piano. This event is free and open to the public.

 

Friday, April 19, 2024 - 8:00 pm

From the studio of Daniel Swilley, music student Trey Blaser will present a composition recital. This event is free and open to the public.

 

Saturday, April 20, 2024 - 10:30 am

In a small seaside village where men build boats and women do not, young Suzette knows she is different – she longs for the sea and believes she is meant for something greater than a life on land. So when a mysterious event occurs, Suzette is forced to do that most difficult thing – prove herself worthy of her destiny.

 

Saturday, April 20, 2024 - 3:00 pm

The North American Review has launched the Cedar Valley Youth Poet Laureate program! Based on the National Youth Poet Laureate Program, we are celebrating local young poets in our 2024 Commencement event, where the 2024 Cedar Valley Youth Poet Laureate will be chosen by a panel of judges on April 20th 3pm-5pm. 

 

Saturday, April 20, 2024 - 7:00 pm

In October of 1998, Matthew Shepard, a young, gay student at the University of Wyoming was kidnapped, severely beaten, tied to a fence and left to die in a lonely field under a blanket of stars. His death sparked a world wide and ongoing conversation about the costs of hate and the importance of acceptance. This three-part fusion oratorio speaks with a fresh and bold voice, incorporating a variety of musical styles seamlessly woven into a unified whole. A collaborative project with UNI School of Music.

 

Saturday, April 20, 2024 - 7:00 pm

In October of 1998, Matthew Shepard, a young, gay student at the University of Wyoming was kidnapped, severely beaten, tied to a fence and left to die in a lonely field under a blanket of stars. His death sparked a worldwide and ongoing conversation about the costs of hate and the importance of acceptance. This three-part fusion oratorio speaks with a fresh and bold voice, incorporating a variety of musical styles seamlessly woven into a unified whole. The UNI Concert Chorale will perform, under direction of conductor John Wiles. This event is ticketed.

 

Sunday, April 21, 2024 - 12:00 pm

UNI Trombone Studio will host this one-day event that focuses on trombone performance and pedagogy. Events will include masterclasses, Q&A sessions, and performances by attendees, UNI students, and guest artists. Open to middle school and up. Please visit https://music.uni.edu/science-slide to learn more.