Kirkland Fine Arts Center announces 2021-22 Performance Season
August 19, 2021 at 11:00am

New season to feature high-profile guest artists and collaborations

Millikin University's Kirkland Fine Arts Center is pleased to announce its 2021-22 Performing Arts Season. For over 50 years, Kirkland Fine Arts Center has been the place to be for live performing arts for Decatur, Ill., and the surrounding area. 

Millikin's 2021 Commencement celebrates achievements and resiliency
May 19, 2021 at 10:15am

 "Today marks the beginning of your independent life."

Commencement has a very special and symbolic significance. By definition, it means initiation, inception, or a time when something begins, and for the Millikin University graduating Class of 2021, it meant taking the next step.

Millikin to host In-Person Graduation Ceremonies
March 23, 2021 at 10:30am

Millikin to celebrate Class of 2021 with two in-person Graduation Ceremonies on May 16

Millikin University will celebrate the Class of 2021 with two in-person Graduation ceremonies on Sunday, May 16, at Kirkland Fine Arts Center on Millikin's campus. Undergraduate and graduate students, including doctoral students, will be honored during the ceremonies.

Millikin Made: Paul Branton, Class of 1995
February 1, 2021 at 11:45am

"I am always interested in people … their stories and journeys."

In 1995, Paul Branton graduated from Millikin University earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Commercial Art, 26 years later, he has returned to campus to show the community his artistic work as part of Millikin's Black History Month celebration.

Bryan Diver named Interim Director of Kirkland Fine Arts Center
January 21, 2021 at 12:45pm

National search underway for permanent director

Millikin University has appointed Bryan Diver as interim director of Kirkland Fine Arts Center following the retirement of Jan Saddoris-Traughber as director of Kirkland Fine Arts Center on Dec. 11, 2020. Diver assumed his new role as interim director on Jan. 4, 2021. A national search is currently being conducted for a permanent director.  

2020 Vespers canceled due to COVID-19
August 12, 2020 at 10:00am

Millikin to celebrate holiday season with livestream event featuring choirs

Millikin University's 2020 Vespers celebration has been canceled due to the restrictions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.

In light of these changes, Millikin University will be celebrating the holiday season with a livestream event this December featuring video footage from past Vespers concerts, and a special virtual appearance from this year's Millikin choirs.

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