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  1. March 8, 2024

    Jolie González Masmela, an international conducting student recently achieved three important milestones. As a woman pursuing a career in a field that has traditionally been dominated by males, she’s hoping those achievements can open paths for future generations.

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    Jolie González Masmela conducting UNC orchestra
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    PHOTOS: Lunar New Year

    February 28, 2024

    The tradition continued this year on Feb. 17, marking the 17th annual Lunar New Year on campus.

    Dragon Dance and the Lunar New Year celebration
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    PHOTOS: Taste of Africa

    February 15, 2024

    UNC's African Students United club members hosted their annual Taste of Africa event highlighting the cultures of many different countries.

    A group of dancers on a stage mid dance with their right arms up
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    Day of the Dead: A Time-Honored Mexican Tradition

    October 30, 2023

    For over two decades, the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) has been at the forefront of celebrating a cultural tradition that unites people in remembrance of loved ones who have passed away–también en español.

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    PHOTOS: Day of Art

    October 18, 2023

    The sound of the University of Northern Colorado’s drumline commenced the second annual Day of Art last Friday. It is the biggest yearly event for the College of Performing and Visual Arts, showcasing the work of UNC’s artists with both the campus community, as well as the Greeley community.

    A student singing a song on stage
  6. August 8, 2023

    Mike Cleary left a pre-med program of study for one that lights his soul on fire. In his first year of study in the University of Northern Colorado’s Doctor of Arts in Music Conducting, three research areas have piqued his interest: a WWII-era musical composition, the double bass and loss.

    Hands of a musician playing on a double bass closeup in black and white tones.
  7. July 13, 2023

    Beginning fall 2023, all UNC students will have more unique and diverse opportunities to pursue music and art during their college careers. In the process of revamping the College of Performing and Visual Arts (PVA) curriculum, Dean Cristina Goletti, MFA, is creating a cultural and creative hub to support the development of future artists, scholars and educators.

    instructor standing in circle of students in a large room conducting acting class