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Dean's Downbeat

"As I reexamine and redefine College of Music-relevant metrics for leadership with open eyes--to expand student and faculty diversity and representation, strengthen student-centered innovation, better support the development of our dedicated pedagogues, and rethink our programming, repertoire and other activities through the lens of inclusivity--I’m unflinchingly confident that the future of artistry lives here. And that our collective recovery--emphasizing transparency, empathy, and mental and physical well-being with every step--is a springboard to a brighter, more beautiful future." Learn more about Dean John Davis' perspective on the future of artistry at the College of Music--thanks, in part, to the features and functionalities of our expanded Imig Music Building--as well as his vision for developing the "universal musician."

• Oct. 1 deadline reminders: the application deadline for the 2021-22 Bruce Ekstrand Memorial Graduate Student Performance Competition is tomorrow! And if you're expecting to graduate in December 2021, you must apply to graduate by tomorrow, as well!
• Takács Quartet wins 4th Gramophone award: congratulations!!!
• : the College of Music's new studios and practice spaces have already proven their worth for Michaela Miles, a third-year member of the Golden Buffalo Marching Band. Read on about the impact of our expanded Imig Music Building and capturing highlights from our Grand Opening event earlier this month.
• Mark your calendars! The inaugural Culture Crawl takes place on Oct. 7, 2-8 p.m. Join other students, faculty and staff in exploring ²ÊÃñ±¦µä’s arts and culture sites and engage in fun, immersive, stress-free activities. All events are free and open to all! 
• Our University Libraries have a trial for until Nov. 9. This database allows you to search more than 11K songs using up to 20 search parameters. Check it out, as well as the new . 
• (9News): "This is what librarians can do, and I feel proud of the work that we’re doing here as being part of the revitalization of Latin American Indigenous languages."

• Campus calendars + key dates (Office of the Registrar): at your fingertips, academic calendars by topic, fall 2021 through summer 2022
• Stay informed about COVID-19 protocols on campus. Masks are required in public indoor spaces on the ²ÊÃñ±¦µä campus, regardless of vaccination status.
• Student Emergency Fund: providing support to ²ÊÃñ±¦µä students experiencing a temporary financial hardship as a result of COVID-19 that could adversely affect their semester. 
• Buff Pantry: for ²ÊÃñ±¦µä students who are experiencing food insecurity