Dr. Nancy J. Uscher will be formally installed as Cornish’s president in an inauguration ceremony at 10 am, Friday, October 14 at Benaroya Hall. The inauguration is free and open to the public. RSVP for the inauguration here.
“Dr. Uscher takes the helm of Cornish at a tremendously exciting time in the history of the College,” said John Gordon Hill, Chair of the Board of Trustees. “For nearly a hundred years Cornish has been a treasured part of Seattle’s cultural fabric. It has been the incubator for some of the best art and artists this region has produced. Now it is on a trajectory to become a major force in the cultural life of our country and the world. Under President Uscher we have an opportunity to bring the Cornish traditions of collaboration and experimentation; of pushing boundaries and finding your voice; of passion, discipline, and mastery, to the larger world.”
In addition to welcoming comments from John G. Hill and representatives of Cornish faculty, students and staff, the program includes a keynote address by Michael Killoren, Director, Local Arts Agencies / Challenge America Fast-Track, National Endowment for the Arts. The morning also features performances by Johnaye Kendrick, Assistant Professor, Music, accompanied by Dawn Clement, Adjunct Faculty, Music, and an ensemble led by Paul Taub, Professor, Music, including Dr. Uscher on viola.
The weekend continues with the Inaugural Colloquium, a day of experiential workshops, presentations and conversation with some of the foremost leaders in the arts on Saturday, October 15; and Cornish Celebrates an Evening of the Arts, our annual fundraising gala, Sunday, October 16.
Dr. Nancy J. Uscher, Cornish College of the Arts Convocation 2011. Photo: Winifred Westergard.
