On this site, you will find links to the events and resources as well as links to programs, services, and opportunities available through Eastman, the University of Rochester, and the Greater Rochester area.
EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Equity and Inclusion at Eastman
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George Walker Center for Equity and Inclusion in Music
The George Walker Center for Equity and Inclusion in Music was given a formal dedication on Saturday, April 16 2022. This new center will serve as a vehicle to not only bring our community together, but to do the difficult work of progressing towards equity and inclusion at the Eastman School of Music. The center is named for the late Pulitzer-Prize-winning composer, George Walker ’56 (DMA, ’12 (Honorary)).
Ian and Gregory Walker comment, “The Eastman School of Music played a major role in our father’s artistic development, from the lasting support he received from Howard Hanson to the deep friendships he formed over the years with faculty. We hope that the George Walker Center for Equity and Inclusion in Music will serve as a resource for the artistic development and empowerment of other promising artists, as modeled by our father’s commitment to excellence and freedom of expression.”
Inclusion at Eastman Committee
The Inclusion at Eastman Committee was founded in 2007 as part of a university-wide initiative to create a more inclusive environment throughout the university. Ellen Koskoff, professor of ethnomusicology, and Dr. Elizabeth West Marvin, professor of music theory, served as the first chairs of the committee, served as the first chairs of the committee, with the purpose of promoting inclusive perspectives at Eastman. The current committee includes members of the administration, faculty, staff, and students of Eastman.
The Inclusion at Eastman Committee acts as a coordinator, collaborator and promoter of equity-related events and resources available at Eastman, on the River Campus, and in the Greater Rochester area. The Eastman Committee’s initiatives include:
- Engaging students in a conversation about equity and inclusion and its relevance to their present and future lives,
- Providing relevant educational opportunities and experiences,
- Assisting administrative efforts to cultivate an environment of thoughtful awareness and tolerance;
- Encouraging a sense of community built on diverse individual strengths and shared experiences.
- Creating a supportive atmosphere for our current faculty, staff, and students – one which will welcome future generations, and be a source of pride for all who have ever been affiliated with the Eastman School of Music.