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Aug
Exploring AI
UNCSA Emerging Technology in the Arts Residency

Hosted by the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and the Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts, the residency centers on AI and the work of acclaimed choreographer and Martha Graham Dance Company member Xin Ying, in collaboration with Mimi Yin and NUUM Collective. The event will bring together artists, technologists, legal scholars and industry leaders to examine the ethical, legal, technical and creative implications of AI for the arts.

19
Sep
Symphony
UNCSA Symphony Orchestra

Kick off the UNCSA Symphony Orchestra season with a program of powerful storytelling and musical depth.

20
Sep
UNCSA Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Winds: Cuentista!
UNCSA Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Winds: Cuentista!

Step into a world where music sparks imagination and storytelling takes shape. The vibrant "Cuentista!" program invites audiences on a journey through colorful landscapes, inviting characters and unforgettable tales - brought to life by the UNCSA Wind Ensemble and Chamber Winds under the direction of Mark Norman.

Sep 29 - Oct 3
Fall Dance
Fall Dance

The past and present collide as the School of Dance opens its performance season with a dynamic exploration of movement across generations. Contemporary dancers take center stage to perform works shaped by shared training, mentorship and creative exchange.

Oct 1-8
Runied
"Ruined" by Lynn Nottage

Amid the upheaval of civil war in Congo, Pulitzer Prize-winning "Ruined" follows the formidable Mama Nadi, whose bar becomes a haven for women marked by violence, loss and survival. She must skillfully navigate violent power struggles while protecting those who rely on her courage and cunning.

4
Oct
UNCSA Improvised Music and Jazz Studio Fall Showcase
UNCSA Improvised Music and Jazz Studio Fall Showcase

A night of spontaneity, groove and creative risk unfolds as the UNCSA Improvised Music and Jazz Studio presents a smooth showcase of sound. Student performers explore a wide range of jazz and improvised traditions, from structured charts to fully open-ended creation - highlighting individual voice, ensemble listening and real-time musical decision-making.

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Strengthening sexual misconduct prevention and response

Dear Campus Community,

As I have said before, I want UNCSA to be a place where being the best artist you can be is not mutually exclusive from becoming your best self. And I want UNCSA to be a leader in developing industrywide changes that focus on putting the well-being of artists first. This is why we have made Health and Wellness one of the core strategies of our new strategic plan, UNCSA Forward.

Student safety must be the baseline for any plan to enhance health and wellness. We must implement leading protocols and procedures to protect students from all forms of misconduct or harassment. And while UNCSA has these systems in place now, I heard directly from students during my listening sessions in October 2021 that they wanted and needed more. This is why I directed the launch of a comprehensive external review of our policies, procedures, communications and practices to strengthen our response and prevention of sexual misconduct and harassment, with a collective goal of eliminating them from our campus. The review is part of a yearlong partnership with Harassment Free NC (HFNC), an organization that provides holistic and systematic services designed to enhance sexual violence prevention and response efforts.

As a first step, UNCSA will increase campuswide education about sexual misconduct and harassment through a new series of annual mandatory training sessions, which will begin this summer.

  • All faculty and staff must complete one in-person session, one virtual session and assigned online asynchronous training.
  • Faculty will begin asynchronous online training in August and two additional trainings during the fall.
  • Staff training sessions begin June 17, with additional sessions available in July and August. Staff will be assigned a training session; makeup opportunities will be available if you cannot attend.
  • Students begin mandatory training sessions in August. Additional student training will be provided by Speak About It, a consent education and sexual assault prevention nonprofit that uses theater and dialogue to empower students to prevent sexual violence, build healthy relationships, and create positive change in their communities.
  • All student training tracks are customized for college and high school levels.
  • Virtual information sessions for parents will be scheduled in July to provide opportunities to learn more about our training programs, processes and services provided for their students. 

UNCSA Awareness and Prevention Education Program

Progress on this initiative will require an ongoing and sustained effort. I am committed to that effort, and I know that together, we can create a culture of shared safety values and responsibility at UNCSA. And I hope that our students will bring these shared values forward as they enter careers in the arts and entertainment industry, where they will lead by example, hold others accountable, and serve as advocates for enhanced safety and harassment protocols.

Sincerely,


Brian Cole 
Chancellor

June 8, 2022