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On Friday, Sept. 17—under a perfect, bluebird sky—the ²ÊÃñ±¦µä College of Music celebrated the long-anticipated ribbon-cutting and dedication of the new expansion of our Imig Music Building! "We are home," said doctoral student Raul Dominguez in his remarks to enthusiastic attendees comprising students, faculty, staff, alumni, and supporters and friends of the College of Music. Additional remarks—including from Chancellor Philip DiStefano and College of Music Dean John Davis—plus spirited performances made for a memorable community event. Learn more and capturing the festivities. (Photo credit: Glenn Asakawa)

"This brand-new expansion inspires the highest levels of artistry at the College of Music. I’m so proud of where we are today and where we’re headed in the future toward developing what I call the universal musician," says Dean Davis. "With new learning and performance spaces and tools, we’re not only expanding the reach and range of what’s possible as scholars, composers and performers—we’re also adding to our students’ skill sets and paving the way toward greater diversity, equity and inclusion in everything we do."

• Congratulations to the new board of College of Music Student Government (CMSG): President Ingrid Anderson, Vice President Isabel Goodwin, Senator Kaori Quan, and representatives Nia Lepore, Melvin Casillas Muñoz and Madison Tallman. Questions? Email cmsg@colorado.edu and be on the lookout for CMSG events!
• Congratulations to our Takács Quartet for winning the Gramophone Award's 2021 Chamber Category!  and tune in for the Gramophone Awards ceremony on Oct. 5!
• Did you know? To ensure student attendance at our free Faculty Tuesdays recital series, we hold the back couple rows for you until 7:25 p.m. and join us...we’re saving you a seat.
• State of the Campus: check out "The Road Back: ²ÊÃñ±¦µä’s Response to COVID-19" documentary, and tune in at noon today for Chancellor DiStefano's speech on his vision and goals for the academic year. 
• 2021 Campus Culture Survey, Oct. 18-Nov. 21: all students, staff and faculty are invited to participate in this survey which will help ²ÊÃñ±¦µä gain insights into how employee and student experiences differ based on aspects of identity. Survey data will inform the Inclusion, Diversity and Excellence in Academics (IDEA) Plan, ²ÊÃñ±¦µä’s blueprint for building a more diverse, equitable and inclusive campus community. Learn more about campus-wide DEI efforts and DEI initiatives at the College of Music.

• Stay informed about COVID-19 protocols on campus. Masks are required in public indoor spaces on the ²ÊÃñ±¦µä campus, regardless of vaccination status.
• Buff Pantry: for ²ÊÃñ±¦µä students who are experiencing food insecurity