Berklee College of Music Fall 2021 Graduate Orientation
Open to Returning Students
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Welcome to Berklee & Meet the Berklee Deans/Graduate Program Directors (Required)
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Lawrence J. Simpson
Berklee Executive Officer and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs/Provost
Betsy Newman
Berklee Executive Officer and Senior Vice President for Student Enrollment and Engagement
"Being an Artist" Keynote Panel
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A keynote panel on the topic of what it means to be an artist in today's industry, with panelists Terri Lyne Carrington (Zildjian Chair and Founder and Artistic Director, Berklee Jazz and Gender Justice Institute), Danilo Pérez (Founder and Artistic Director, Berklee Global Jazz Institute), and Matthew Marsit (Chair Instrumental Studies, Boston Conservatory at Berklee). Moderated by Roya Hu, Senior Director of Faculty Development.
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Explore the Possibilities: Berklee Career Center (Lunch Session; Required)
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Learn how the Career Center can support you and help you find opportunities as you explore career paths and pursue your goals. Find out how to apply for student employment and learn about internships, career programs, services, and resources. This session is mandatory for all new graduate students. Learn more at berklee.edu/career-center.
Thursday, September 2, 2021
Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity at Berklee (Lunch Session; Required)
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Part 1: Introduction to Diversity and Inclusion at Berklee
Lacretia Flash, Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion
This session provides an overview of diversity and inclusion at Berklee, core functions and domains of the diversity and inclusion office, and institutional priorities as we enter into a new academic year.
Part 2: It's Your Berklee
Kelly Downes, Chief Equity Officer & Title IX Coordinator
This session provides information about Berklee's Equity and Title IX Policy.
Yoga and Movement
An optional yoga session. Please bring your own yoga mat and wear clothing for movement.
Friday, September 3, 2021
Health and Wellness Session (Lunch Session; Required)
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The Health & Wellness department will host a session on balancing the demands of being a performing artist student, while also nurturing one's personal growth in healthy ways. The session will also provide information about services, resources, and programs here at Berklee aimed at supporting your health and wellbeing while a student here. Learn ways you can tune in to your health and wellbeing!
Graduate Orientation Concert and Reception
This reception and concert is open to all graduate students and features student performers from the Boston Conservatory at Berklee and the Berklee Global Jazz Institute. Join your classmates and faculty in celebrating your week.