Allies+ in Music to Hold First Informational Meeting
By student writer Elyse Cano
Allies+ in Music will host its first informational Zoom meeting at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9. This is the first year Allies+ in Music club will take place. The organization aims to empower LGBTQ+ musicians along with self-identifying women through music. In these meetings, attendees will learn how to become a better ally for the LGBTQ+ community and learn how to handle injustice within music. Attendees will also have the opportunity to collaborate with Composers from different marginalized communities through a Chamber Music Series.
"For my fellow women and LGBTQ+ colleagues, I hope that they can take away that their musicianship matters and they are valid musicians. And for everyone else that joins the organization, I hope they can take away how to be a good ally, how to be respectful, and also just how to kind of push away internalized homophobia and internalized misogyny. Just do anything that you can to better the road for the next generation," said Bailey Ross, founder and president of Allies+ in Music.
The organization will meet throughout the school year and host several events for members to learn more about the LGBTQ+ community and women in music.
Topics
Contacts
Britt Graves, administrative specialist III
Department of Music
479-575-4701,
music@uark.edu
Headlines
Peter Ungar Chosen as Member of the National Academy of Sciences
A distinguished professor of anthropology and director of environmental dynamics, Ungar is the first U of A faculty member to be elected to the prestigious Academy.
Ag Technology Students Visit Greenway Equipment, Learn About Advances in Machinery
Members of the U of A's Agricultural Systems and Technology Club recently spent a day at the Greenway Technology Farm in Newport to learn about advances featured in John Deere tractors and machinery.
College of Education and Health Professions WE CARE Everywhere Campaign Kicks Off This Summer
Retractable scroll banners with the phrase "WE CARE Everywhere" are small enough to fit any suitcase and just waiting for your chance to shine in social media posts throughout the summer.
Staff Senators for 2024-25 Elected
Twelve newly elected staff members will begin serving the U of A staff community for three-year terms beginning July 1 on the university's Staff Senate.
Matlock Briefs Congressional Staff Regarding Crop Sustainability Research
Professor Marty Matlock briefed U.S. House of Representative and Senate staff members on research conducted by the U of A regarding the effects of management practices on crop sustainability.