Thursday, September 24, 2009
White House Honor
Carnegie Mellon University: "The G-20 Summit week concludes Sept. 25, with Carnegie Mellon Professor Gregory Lehane directing First Lady Michelle Obama's concert for the spouses of G-20 leaders — a responsibility undertaken at the special request of the White House."
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It's gratifying to see one of our teachers recognized for their work, especially from the White House, and especially for a truly international event. It's solid proof that we are being taught by the best. It's good to see that at this prestiguous concert Michelle Obama is actually recognizing arts education by including the arts high school as part of the performance instead of merely havaing Yo-Yo Ma and his closest friends perform which would have taken away from the experience and her purpose. However, I am a little unclear on why this event during an international event. It seems more appropriate for a more "local" gathering.
I am constantly surprised every time I am shown how influential and important our professors and staff members are in the theatrical and entertainment communities. These people we work with every day have extraordinary careers and experience behind them that we are lucky to be a part of. It is great recognition for Carnegie Mellon's CFA programs to have one of our faculty members participate in such a prestigious international event.
It is also encouraging that Mrs. Obama (and I can only assume the Obama Administration) places such importance on arts education as a way to make our society more aware.
Every time I hear of the major accomplishments that professors here are Carnegie, I have this overwhelming sense of accomplishment. It is truly a humbling feeling being able to work with people who are stil changing and effecting the world in ways greater than many people even dream. I think it is also important to note Ms. Obama's recognition of the importance of the arts in our nation. That the creative outlet of the nations people are just as telling and just as important as the outlet of thier imcome.
It's always humbling to see articles like this or hear about what the Carnegie Mellon community is doing. These things always give an extra little bit of motivation through "shrink rap": social comparison. It also helps with the cause of greater government recognition for the Arts.
This is kind of repetitive, but I feel it must be said. The realization that our professors are hand selected by the white house, and important enough to be put into the thank you list is awesome. These are some of the best people in the arts world right now, and they are teaching me. That is a re-assuring that all this money I am spending to spend my time with these professionals really is the greatest bang for the buck.
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