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From the studio of Isidora Nojkovic, music student Turner Sperry will present a cello recital with faculty artist Serena Hou, piano. This event is free and open to the public.
Conductor Justin Mertz will lead the UNI Symphonic Band in a spring performance on the Spotlight Series. This event is ticketed. For tickets, call (319) 273-4TIX, or visit https://unitix.uni.edu/.
Students from the UNI Piano Studio will present a spring recital with repertoire to be announced. This event is free and open to the public.
Best Suited for Grades: K-6
Duration: 55 minutes
Curriculum connections: Language arts, history
Study Guide: Available Soon!
This event is part of our On the Road series, meaning that these performances will not be hosted at the Gallagher Bluedorn facility.
April 22, 2024 - Oelwein, IA
April 23, 2024 - New Hampton, IA
How did languages develop? Why do we use the words that we do? Using a captivating mix of stories, music and historical characters, Pippa White will share the mystery, the history and the power of words in a performance that's been described as "enchanting", "enthralling", and a "must-see".
Help us plant baby tree saplings in pots so they can grow! These trees will be planted in the community once they’re bigger. This planting event would be perfect for kids and younger helpers. Everyone is welcome!
Best Suited for Grades: K-6
Duration: 55 minutes
Curriculum connections: Language arts, history
Study Guide: Available Soon!
This event is part of our On the Road series, meaning that these performances will not be hosted at the Gallagher Bluedorn facility.
April 22, 2024 - Oelwein, IA
April 23, 2024 - New Hampton, IA
How did languages develop? Why do we use the words that we do? Using a captivating mix of stories, music and historical characters, Pippa White will share the mystery, the history and the power of words in a performance that's been described as "enchanting", "enthralling", and a "must-see".
The UNI Suzuki School will present the spring Northern Iowa Junior Orchestra concert. This event is free and open to the public.
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.
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.
Join the Hartman Nature Reserve Hike Tour led by Professor Barbara Cutter, Department of History as part of Environmental History Week.
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. For tickets, call (319) 273-4TIX or visit https://unitix.uni.edu/.
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.
This show is designated as accessible.
American Sign Language interpretation will be offered.
The 16th edition of UNI's Rally In The Valley, presented by Cedar Valley Dental Associates, returns to the McLeod Center on Saturday, April 20 as the purple tie affair brings together Panther supporters to help raise scholarship support for UNI student-athletes.
Registration for this year's event is now open, with attendees requested to online RSVP on or before Monday, April 15. This year's event will feature social entree stations with a wide range of regional flavors on the McLeod Center concourse as well as on the floor throughout the entire evening. This year's event schedule is as follows:
- 5 p.m. - Social, Cocktails, Silent Auction and a Taste of Excellence: social entree stations, featuring a wide range of regional flavors
- 7:30 p.m. - Event Program, Dessert and Live Auction
A silent auction will once again be held on the Handbid mobile app. Donors can download the Handbid app via their mobile app store. You do not need to be present to bid or win. The auction will be open to preview beginning on Friday, April 12, with the bidding slated to begin Monday, April 15.
The 2023 edition of Rally In The Valley saw an all-time record $271,155 raised last spring, breaking the event's 2018 fundraising record by just under $7,000. If you are unable to attend this year's but would still like to support it, you can make a donation here.
For more information about Rally In The Valley or the Panther Scholarship Club, visit supportthepanthers.com, or contact the PSC office at 319-273-2471, or by email at psc@uni.edu.
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 Saturday, April 20 from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
The goal is to identify and celebrate exceptional young poets who use their voice to inspire change. We believe that young people are capable of creating important works of art, and deserve a venue to both develop and share these works with the world. Please invite and encourage interested students to submit up to three poems for consideration. There is no cost to submit, but they will be required to set up a free account on Submittable. The deadline to submit poems for consideration is Monday, April 1.
Should you have any questions, please email nar@uni.edu or call 319-273-6455.
The Iowa Women's Jazz Orchestra will visit the UNI campus and offer a performance as part of Sigma Alpha Iota's Province Day event. The Iowa Women's Jazz Orchestra is a jazz big band made up of women musicians from across the state dedicated to showcasing and encouraging the participation of women and girls in jazz. This event is free and open to the public.
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.