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McKendree University offers students many ways to make their mark, with  more than 50 undergraduate majors and co-curricular activities including study abroad, speech and debate, marching band, community service, cultural immersion and mission trips, and Greek life. Bearcat student-athletes compete in 36 men’s and women’s sports. McKendree is a member of NCAA Division II, Great Lakes Valley Conference. The Hettenhausen Center for the Arts is southern Illinois’ finest performing arts venue.

McKendree offers a high quality education in a friendly, nurturing environment. Total enrollment is 2,500, including the Lebanon campus in southwestern Illinois; centers at Scott Air Force Base and Radcliff, Kentucky; and students enrolled online. 90-second video

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McKendree University offers students many ways to make their mark, with  more than 50 undergraduate majors and co-curricular activities including study abroad, speech and debate, marching band, community service, cultural immersion and mission trips, and Greek life. Bearcat student-athletes compete in 36 men’s and women’s sports. McKendree is a member of NCAA Division II, Great Lakes Valley Conference. The Hettenhausen Center for the Arts is southern Illinois’ finest performing arts venue.

McKendree offers a high quality education in a friendly, nurturing environment. Total enrollment is 2,500, including the Lebanon campus in southwestern Illinois; centers at Scott Air Force Base and Radcliff, Kentucky; and students enrolled online. 90-second video

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Representation of the achievement named 'Honors Recital Performers Put on Delightful Show at the Hett'.

Honors Recital Performers Put on Delightful Show at the Hett

Six music education majors wowed the crowd during an honors recital on the evening of Friday, Feb. 18 at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts at McKendree University. These students were chosen by faculty to perform in this concert due to the progress they made and how well they performed last semester.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2022 Feb 21

McKendree Students to Present "The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong" March 25-27

McKendree Theatre will present "The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong," a hilarious "whodunit?", March. 25-27 at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts on campus.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2022 Mar 14

Elizabeth Coady Gives Junior Vocal Recital

McKendree University junior Elizabeth Coady will be giving her junior vocal recital on Thursday, Oct. 28 at noon in Bothwell Chapel.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2021 Oct 26
Representation of the achievement named 'McKendree Students Present "Love/Sick" Nov. 5-7'.

McKendree Students Present "Love/Sick" Nov. 5-7

McKendree Theatre presents "Love/Sick," a collection of nine vignettes that explores what it means to be in love, Nov. 5-7 at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts on campus. Performances are on Nov. 5 and 6 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 7 at 2:30 p.m. Admission is free for all McKendree students, faculty and staff.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2021 Oct 26
Representation of the achievement named 'Art Students' Work Selected for National Undergraduate Juried Exhibition'.

Art Students' Work Selected for National Undergraduate Juried Exhibition

Artwork by two McKendree University students is on display in the National Undergraduate Juried Exhibition, highlighting emerging contemporary artists at the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art in St. Joseph, Mo.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2021 Apr 30
Representation of the achievement named '"Big Man, Little World" Senior Art Show Offers a New Perspective'.

"Big Man, Little World" Senior Art Show Offers a New Perspective

Art major Dea'Veon Harden-Smith invites you to view ordinary objects from a different perspective in "Big Man, Little World," his senior exhibition at the McKendree Gallery of Art.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2021 Apr 12

'Black Magic' Art Exhibit is Inspired by Black Women's Beauty

For her senior art exhibition, Black Magic," McKendree University student Summer Brooks has created figures that represent the beauty of Black women.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2021 Apr 7

Students to Exhibit at Art Saint Louis Varsity Art XXV

Creative works by two McKendree University seniors will be part of the 25th annual Art Saint Louis invitational Varsity Art exhibit, March 5-April 1, featuring original works by students from 22 Missouri and Illinois colleges and universities.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2021 Feb 12
Representation of the achievement named 'Students Display Artwork in Ex-Spiration, A Juried Virtual Exhibition'.

Students Display Artwork in Ex-Spiration, A Juried Virtual Exhibition

The McKendree University Gallery of Art announces its juried student exhibition, Ex-Spiration, featuring 31 works of art created by 16 students during the fall semester.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2020 Dec 1
Representation of the achievement named 'Students Selected for Intercollegiate Marching Band'.

Students Selected for Intercollegiate Marching Band

Congratulations to the McKendree students chosen to perform in the national Intercollegiate Marching Band video, to be shown during the College Football National Championship Game in 2021!
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2020 Nov 19
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Theatre Department Presents "As You Like It"

The McKendree University Theatre Department presents William Shakespeare's "As You Like It" at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, Nov. 14-17.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2019 Oct 25
Representation of the achievement named 'Student's Artwork is on Magazine Cover'.

Student's Artwork is on Magazine Cover

A drawing by McKendree University art major Shakalya Clark was chosen for the April cover of Gesso magazine, a monthly publication devoted to local art, music and culture.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2019 Apr 18
Representation of the achievement named 'Students Perform 'Dead Man's Cell Phone' Apr. 4-7 '.

Students Perform 'Dead Man's Cell Phone' Apr. 4-7

The McKendree Universtiy Theatre Department presents "Dead Man's Cell Phone," Apr. 4-7 at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2019 Mar 28

Show Choir Finale, "This is Me," is May 4

"This is Me," the McKendree University Show Choir Spring Finale on May 4 at the Hett, will feature popular songs that inspire empowerment and self-confidence.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2019 Apr 11

Students Chosen for "Varsity Art XXIII" Exhibit

Two McKendree University students will exhibit at Art St. Louis' "Varsity Art XXIII," an invitational show to be held March 1-28, featuring the original work of 41 students from 21 Missouri and Illinois colleges and universities.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2019 Feb 28
Representation of the achievement named 'Students Perform "Legally Blonde: The Musical," Nov. 9-11 '.

Students Perform "Legally Blonde: The Musical," Nov. 9-11

A large ensemble cast will take the stage by pink storm in this fun, upbeat story of self-discovery, Nov. 9-11 at McKendree University's Hettenhausen Center for the Arts.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2018 Oct 30
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Art Students Chosen for "Varsity Art XXII" Exhibit

Senior art majors Brian Lyman and Ben Richter have been selected to represent McKendree University at Art St. Louis' "Varsity Art XXII," a multi-media show to be held in March, featuring original works by 42 St. Louis regional art students representing 21 local colleges and universities.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2017 Dec 18
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Students' Art Will Be in 2018 IBHE Exhibit

Artwork by McKendree University students has been accepted by the Illinois Board of Higher Education for its third annual long-term exhibition at the Springfield, Ill., office throughout 2018.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2017 Dec 14

Show Choir's Fall Season

The McKendree University Show Choir is a talented, versatile group of student vocalists and musicians that entertains on campus and in local communities. The Fall Recital on Oct. 13 is a showcase for members' individual vocal talents in contemporary musical theater, pop, R&B, jazz and more. The group will also perform during downtown Lebanon's Victorian Holidays on Nov. 18, and at a "Christmas Spectacular" show on Dec. 1 at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2017 Oct 12

Show Choir Presents "Time," Spring Finale Show

The McKendree University Show Choir's spring performance, "Time," showcases superior student talent with group and specialty acts. See it April 21-22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2017 Apr 18
Representation of the achievement named 'McKendree Students Present "The Green Bird" Nov. 2-5'.

McKendree Students Present "The Green Bird" Nov. 2-5

The McKendree University Department of Theatre presents "The Green Bird," an 18th century commedia dell'arte play by Carlo Gozzi, Nov. 2-5 at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts on campus. Performances are on Nov. 2 and 3 at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 4 at 1:30 p.m., and Nov. 5 at 2:30 p.m. Admission is free.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2017 Oct 24
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Theatre Department Presents "The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later"

The McKendree University Theatre Department presents "The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later" at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, March 30 to April 2.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2017 Mar 27
Representation of the achievement named 'Students' Creativity on Display at McKendree Gallery of Art'.

Students' Creativity on Display at McKendree Gallery of Art

See what McKendree University students have created in their fall semester art classes during the All Students Art Show, Dec. 1-11.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2016 Dec 2
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Theatre, Music and Dance Students Present "Curtains" Nov. 4-6

McKendree University theatre, music and dance students present the musical mystery comedy "Curtains," with music and lyrics by Kander and Ebb, at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts for three performances, Nov. 4-6.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2016 Oct 27
Representation of the achievement named 'Show Choir Presents "Carmen"'.

Show Choir Presents "Carmen"

A beautiful and sassy criminal mastermind is the inspiration for the McKendree University Show Choir's 2016 finale show, "Carmen," April 23-24 at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2016 Apr 18

"A Midsummer Night's Dream" Cast and Crew

To honor the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's passing, the Theatre Department performed his classic comedy "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts March 3-6.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2016 Mar 8

Theatre Department Presents "Almost, Maine" Nov. 5-8

McKendree University theatre students present "Almost, Maine," nine vignettes about love--with a few surprise endings--at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts for four performances, Nov. 5-8.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2015 Nov 2
Representation of the achievement named 'Show Choir Makes its Debut!'.

Show Choir Makes its Debut!

The McKendree University Show Choir presents its much anticipated debut performance of "Marilyn" on April 25-26 at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2015 Apr 20
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McKendreans Share Their Stories in Original Spring Play

"The McKendree Story Project," an original theatre production, shares personal stories of current and former students, faculty, staff and alumni at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, March 26-29.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2015 Mar 19
Representation of the achievement named 'Theater Department Presents "A Delightful Quarantine" Nov. 6-9'.

Theater Department Presents "A Delightful Quarantine" Nov. 6-9

See "A Delightful Quarantine," a heartwarming dramatic comedy about visitors brought together unexpectedly, at theHettenhausen Center for the Arts for four performances, Nov. 6-9.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2014 Oct 30
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