Arts & Design

Faculty Exhibition Poster

UNI Gallery of Art to present Department of Art Faculty Exhibition

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The University of Northern Iowa Gallery of Art, in association with the UNI Department of Art, will present the 2022 Department of Art Faculty Exhibition from Thursday, Jan. 20 through Friday, Feb. 25. The opening reception begins at 5 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 26, in the Kamerick Art Building (KAB) south lobby. 
Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center

Spring 2022 Artist Series On Sale Now at the Gallagher Bluedorn

The future is fun at the Gallagher Bluedorn, and their spring season is on sale to the public now!  The season features iconic solo acts like comedian Jay Leno and vocal superstar Renee Fleming, tribute bands to The Beatles and Fleetwood Mac, and a capella superstar Voctave and the percussive rhythms of the Blue Man Group. With nostalgic favorites, fun for the family, larger-than-life personalities, and electrifying ensembles, there’s something fun for everyone to enjoy.
Gretta Berghammer works with a child to place hands together

Featuring our Faculty: Gretta Berghammer

For more than 35 years, Gretta Berghammer has been a key figure in the UNI Department of Theatre, and a champion for inclusive, accessible theatre. After a seven year stint as department head in the ‘90s, Gretta took an active role in leading the department's theatre and drama for youth initiative, where she continues her involvement to this day.
Warhammer Age of Sigmar and Blades of Khorne painted miniatures

Calling All Nerds

Our very own 4th-floor Facilities Management Custodian is putting his hobbies on display here at Rod Library! Nathan Moore is not only a hard-working employee but a talented artist. Inspiration for this first installment of his collection came from Warhammer Age of Sigmar and Blades of Khorne. This tabletop game has grown into a large fandom. Moore was inspired to create these miniatures after learning various painting techniques with metallic colors. He spent over 106 hours painting the centerpiece, and…
UNI professor Hannah Porter-Occeña

UNI professor wins international music contest

Winning accolades is nothing new for UNI assistant professor and professional flutist Hannah Porter-Occeña. The accomplished flutist recently won Mu Phi Epsilon Foundation’s 2021 international music competition, which means she will take her mission of musical education around the world.
Gallagher Bluedorn

Gallagher Bluedorn receives $2 million gift for renovation and expansion

A recent donation from the Pauline R. Barrett Charitable Foundation to help fund a planned $14.9 million renovation and expansion to modernize the space of the iconic performing arts center.
Students participate in a theatre workshop at UNI.

Teaching through theater

A new partnership between UNI’s Department of Theatre and its Classic Upward Bound program is helping prepare low-income and first-generation Waterloo high school students for college, by using the skills gained through acting and improvising.
Orchestra performing

Music composition graduate student honored with orchestra performance

“Listening to your music being performed by others is addictive.” Juan Marulanda Lopez had a taste of that joy, and now he’s ready for more. As a graduate student in the University of Northern Iowa’s School of Music, Juan compiled a portfolio of original compositions as part of his degree’s culminating experience. The UNI orchestra even performed one of his pieces!