March 1, 2019
Spectrum Project highlighted at Iowa of Regents Meeting
From Growing the Purple Circle posted March 1, 2019 at uni.edu
“We’re very interested in growing the purple circle,” Nook said. “That means reaching out to the community and growing the region around the university.”
One of the programs accomplishing that goal is the Spectrum Project, which aims to nurture an interest in the fine and performing arts among children of differing disabilities by combining music, movement, drama and art.
Each child participating in the project creates a unique performance, with the assistance of UNI students, and then performs it on the stage of the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. Last year, the project engaged 65 participants ranging from 5 to 19 years old in Cedar Falls, Waterloo, Hudson, Jesup, and Cedar Rapids.
Margo Kreger, whose son Joshua was a Spectrum performer, said the program helped her son find his voice and embrace his uniqueness.
“Before Spectrum Project, Joshua did not have the opportunities to engage with other kids because of his communication deficits,” Kreger said. “Through Spectrum Project, Joshua has the confidence to initiate conversations and now participates in extracurricular activities. Yesterday, he was invited for the first time to a birthday party."
“We’re very interested in growing the purple circle,” Nook said. “That means reaching out to the community and growing the region around the university.”
One of the programs accomplishing that goal is the Spectrum Project, which aims to nurture an interest in the fine and performing arts among children of differing disabilities by combining music, movement, drama and art.
Each child participating in the project creates a unique performance, with the assistance of UNI students, and then performs it on the stage of the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. Last year, the project engaged 65 participants ranging from 5 to 19 years old in Cedar Falls, Waterloo, Hudson, Jesup, and Cedar Rapids.
Margo Kreger, whose son Joshua was a Spectrum performer, said the program helped her son find his voice and embrace his uniqueness.
“Before Spectrum Project, Joshua did not have the opportunities to engage with other kids because of his communication deficits,” Kreger said. “Through Spectrum Project, Joshua has the confidence to initiate conversations and now participates in extracurricular activities. Yesterday, he was invited for the first time to a birthday party."
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November 28, 2018
Spectrum Project highlighted in Mag Pie Magazine
Spectrum Project coordinator Kevin Droe was interviewed by Emily Stowe for the Fall 2018 issue of Mag Pie magazine. He got to do one of his favorite things in the world to do: talk a LOT about Spectrum Project! Emily Stowe did a really good interview. Check it out!
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March 29, 2017
Interviews at Noon on KWWL
Here's a really nice interview by KWWL's Ally Crutcher to help promote the show. Thank you Ally!
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March 26, 2017
Spectrum of EnthusiasmThe UNI Spectrum Project was featured in the The Courier. Check out the wonderful article written by Melody Parker.
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January 24, 2017
Spectrum Sings!For those interested in singing lessons for your child in Spectrum Project (or even those who are not), Aja Baskerville is offering Spectrum Sings! Click here for more information
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August 28, 2016
August 26, 2016
NOW ACCEPTING DIRECTOR APPLICATIONS FOR SPECTRUM PROJECT 2017
June 28, 2016