NIU is undertaking an inclusive planning process for the future of the university’s art collections and associated programming. These efforts are focused on developing ways to showcase the collection more dynamically, incorporating student research, community partnerships, and public programming, while aligning with available resources and the university’s goals.
Spearheading these efforts the Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums (GLAM) Roundtable co-chaired by Jessica Labatte, director of the NIU School of Art and Design, and Fred Barnhart, dean of university libraries at NIU, that includes representatives from academic, outreach, and philanthropic areas of the university.
NIU remains fully committed to preserving, celebrating, and sharing our arts collections for the benefit of students, faculty, alumni, and our community and that’s where you can help us.
GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums) Roundtable
- Nanette Andersson, Architect and Project Manager
- Michael Barnes, Professor, School of Art and Design
- Fred Barnhart, co-chair, Dean, University Libraries
- Carmin Berchiolly, Curator, Burma Art Collection
- Aurore Candier, Director, Center for Burma Studies
- Christy DeLair, Director, Pick Museum of Anthropology
- Jennifer Groce, Director of Community-Engaged Partnerships, Division of Outreach, Engagement, and Regional Development
- Jessica Labatte, co-chair, Director, NIU School of Art and Design
- Kristin Miller, Advancement Manager, NIU Foundation
- Alicia Schatteman, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, Division of Academic Affairs
- John Siblik, Associate Professor, School of Art and Design
