Usdan Blog
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.
News | Jul 12, 2021
Usdan's Summer 2021 Gala: In Unison was highlighted in Long Island Business News on July 8, 2021.
Summer Newsletter | Jul 6, 2021
This week, we were reminded of a core reason why camp is important for our children: At Usdan, students feel meaningfully connected to a community of children and adults who share their passion for the arts.
Summer Newsletter | Jun 29, 2021
As they flowed off buses and stepped out of cars, the young artists of Usdan were greeted with care and enthusiasm by faculty and staff. With maps in hand and a pep in their step, students made their way to studios. Looking around camps, one thing was clear: Usdan was back.
Musings | Jun 4, 2021
Today, the act of running my fingers across the keyboard elicits a bittersweet feeling. For the foreseeable future, this musing will be the last. The time has come to turn our attention fully to the forest and to the expressive and creative children coming to inhabit it.
Musings | May 21, 2021
Every year since 2018, my colleagues and I look forward to reviewing Uniquely U applications submitted by young artists from across Long Island and New York City. This year was no exception.