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said Blair. “We’re in a position where we can get to know each and every single one of our students on a scale that you just wouldn’t find at another institution.” Through the creation and development of new programs, such as a B.F.A. in Studio Arts, and through the amazing opportunities they have created for art students, such as field-related trips around the country/world, the Blairs have been instrumental in leading the art department in the direction it is headed on a global scale. “The greatest experience(s) I have had thus far at Northern would definitely be the opportunities I have had to travel with students to places like Italy, New York City, and Chicago,” said Christensen Blair. “It’s so important to immerse future artists in art from new places and people. Through the eyes of students, I have been able to fall in love with some of my favorite places in the world again and again.” The Blairs themselves will travel to Portugal and Ontario, Canada, over the next several months to present at art conferences, all while Christensen Blair continues to perfect her upcoming exhibition, which will be displayed in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Gallery this November. It is abundantly clear that the future of the NSU Art Department is shaping up to be nothing short of a masterpiece. The drive and passion exhibited by its students and the professors who call the department home will serve as pillars to the future success of art at NSU. “Greg and Sara have been a big part of my Northern life,” said art student Erinn Rigg. “They’re intelligent, creative professors with the best sense of humor, which has vastly enhanced my educational endeavors and college experience. I’m very thankful to have had the opportunity to not only be taught by them, but to build a strong professional and personal relationship with them as well.” “The idea that I can be integral in the present/ future success of my students is something that continues to inspire me to be passionate about what I do on a daily basis.” Sara Christensen Blair NORTHERN TODAY 15 SPRING 2018