Tune in now for an inspiring conversation with U-M student Lauren Horne, a rising senior majoring in film and screenwriting in LSA's Department of Film, Television, and Media. As the co-president of the Black Film Society and a multifaceted artist, Lauren shares her journey from small-town Georgia to becoming a leader in Michigan's campus arts community.

In this episode, we explore:

• The mission and impact of the Black Film Society
• Lauren's experience performing in "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow is Enuf"
• The Art Outta Town Program at U-M, and more!

Discover how the arts are empowering students, fostering community, and amplifying diverse voices at the University of Michigan. Whether you're a film enthusiast, aspiring artist, or simply curious about campus culture, this episode offers valuable insights into the transformative power of creativity in higher education.

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On this episode of U-M Creative Currents, a podcast from the University of Michigan's Arts Initiative, host Mark Clague, a professor of musicology and arts leadership at U-M, is joined by a special guest, Matthew VanBesien, president of the acclaimed University Musical Society (UMS). VanBesien offers his unique perspective from leading one of the nation's oldest university-based performing arts presenters.

Founded in 1879, the historic UMS brings world-class music, dance, and theater to the University of Michigan’s campus and surrounding community. Matthew shares insights into the mission and multifaceted role UMS plays, serving students across all disciplines - from music, theater and dance majors to those studying engineering, medicine, history and more.

The conversation delves into what first drew Matthew, with his distinguished global arts leadership career, to the university setting after leading renowned organizations like the New York Philharmonic. He discusses the compelling opportunities and nuances of arts programming and engagement on a college campus.

Matthew offers a window into the big ideas and innovative initiatives UMS is currently pursuing, highlighting key programs that could serve as models for peer institutions. The dialogue also touches on Matthew's own personal journey into arts leadership and his perspectives on why the arts are vital within a major research university.

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Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on U-M Creative Currents, a podcast from the University of Michigan's Arts Initiative. In this episode, host Mark Clague sits down with Christina Olsen, Director of the University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA).

With over 25 years of leadership experience at major museums and foundations like the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the J. Paul Getty Museum, Tina offers a unique perspective on the vital role the arts play within a university setting.

In a wide-ranging discussion, Tina and Mark explore the mission and impact of UMMA on the campus and the surrounding community. They delve into how university museums differ from civic institutions, and how UMMA serves students across diverse disciplines, from art and design to literature, science, and beyond.

Tina shares her personal journey into the arts world and what drew her to arts leadership. She provides insight into the big ideas and challenges UMMA is currently grappling with, as well as innovative programs that could serve as models for other institutions.

Whether you're an art lover, a University of Michigan student, or simply curious about the intersection of arts and academia, this engaging episode promises to illuminate the enduring value of the arts within a major research university.

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