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Musings: Thought pieces by Usdan's Executive Director and guest staff writers.
Inspiring U: Creative resources to keep our community creatively engaged.
News: Usdan in the news.
Summer Newsletter: Usdan's summer newsletter, sent to the community every Friday during the season.
Summer Newsletter | Aug 20, 2021
This summer, we saw a better future. Let's take that knowledge and try to make change in the rest of the world.
Summer Newsletter | Aug 13, 2021
This week, we were reminded that Usdan is one community unit. Though we are divided into separate cohorts from the Archery range at one corner of campus to the Music Department at the other, we all share this idyllic natural campus from the time we get off the bus or out of our car to when we say “see you tomorrow” to our friends and take our last bite of ice cream.
Summer Newsletter | Aug 6, 2021
This week and every week, Usdan students pursued their own creative expression while also experiencing the creativity of others. They focused on technique, skill, and the sometimes messy creative process on the one hand and the effort it takes to produce and perform a final product on the other.
Summer Newsletter | Jul 29, 2021
This week, we welcomed 275 new members to our creative community. With them, our new students and faculty brought an influx of creativity, curiosity, and delight.
Summer Newsletter | Jul 23, 2021
These past four weeks, we were reminded that children are playful and imaginative, messy and unpredictable, and designed to be very different from each other. As adults who care about children, we aim to create an environment at camp in which our children can grow and thrive as their unique selves; a place where they all feel welcomed, included, and equal.
Summer Newsletter | Jul 16, 2021
With thoughtfulness, we welcomed our second group of parents and caregivers who visited as audience members for Wednesday's delightful performance by some of our Instrumental Ensemble Majors. Secruity Guards, Safety Monitors, and Dean and Health Office staff watched over us with care. We stayed cool and recharged by relaxing in the shade with friends, refilling our water bottles, practicing deep breathing on our yoga mats, and running through the misters around campus.