Tag: Aurora University

Mariachi concert kicks off Aurora University fundraiser for student scholarships, campus improvements

Aurora University’s Day of Generosity opened with a Latin American flair Thursday, April 3. After an introduction by AU president Susana Rivera-Mills, 11 acclaimed female musicians presented “An Evening with Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea” in AU’s Crimi Auditorium. The free, public event opened AU’s inaugural Day of Generosity, a

‘Community Canvas’ opens at Aurora University

Aurora University students, faculty and staff autographed an “AU Community Canvas” Monday, March 31 in Crimi Auditorium lobby. For the canvas, running five days, campus community members added notes of encouragement, generosity and appreciation with markers. The signings kicked off pop-events leading to the school’s first-ever Day of Generosity set

Theater: ‘Alias Grace’ at Aurora University March 27-29

Aurora University’s Celebrating Arts and Ideas series will present “Alias Grace” by Margaret Atwood at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, March 27-29. Performances will be at Perry Theatre in the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley Center for Cultural Enrichment, 349 S. Gladstone Avenue, Aurora. Admission and parking are

Aurora University celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day

Aurora University celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day Wednesday, Feb. 5. The event took place before the 7 p.m. AU vs. IIT women’s basketball game. Features were a poster display, an announcement and recognition ceremony and BOGO coupons for chicken fingers. Public address announcer Shaun Neitzel said, “February

Aurora museum American Indian boarding school stories exhibition

Aurora University’s Schingoethe Center Museum opened “Away from Home: American Indian Boarding School Stories,” an exhibition to March 14, with a reception Tuesday, Jan. 28, including displays, flute music and reflections by a family member of survivors. The exhibition, in the Hill Welcome Center at 1315 Prairie Street in Aurora,

American Indian Boarding School Stories at Aurora University Museum

Aurora University’s Schingoethe Center museum will exhibit “Away from Home: American Indian Boarding School Stories” Jan. 28-March 14. The event at the museum in the Hill Welcome Center, 1315 Prairie St. in Aurora, will display photos from a permanent exhibition at the Heard Museum in Phoenix, Ariz. “Away” explores off-reservation