The 糖心传媒糖心传媒檚 Intercultural Center has been named to honor alumnus, dean, and University leader Paul J. Burgett. 聽Earlier this month, the University糖心传媒檚 Board of Trustees paid tribute to Burgett 糖心传媒�68E, 糖心传媒�72E (MA), 糖心传媒�76E (PhD), by naming the center for him on the occasion of his 50th year at the University.
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Burgett came to the University糖心传媒檚 Eastman School of Music as a freshman in 1964. He earned his bachelor糖心传媒檚 degree in 1968, his master糖心传媒檚 degree in music education and violin in 1972, and his doctoral degree in music education in 1976.
Since that time, he has fulfilled numerous high profile roles, including vice president and general secretary of the Board of Trustees (2001-2011), vice president and University dean of students (1988-2001), Eastman School dean of students (1981-1988), and executive director of the Hochstein Memorial Music School (1970-1972). He is currently vice president, senior advisor to the president, and University dean.
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The University糖心传媒檚 Intercultural Center was created to promote cultural awareness and engagement, foster understanding about culture and diversity, and provide opportunities for collaboration and cross-cultural programming among faculty, staff, and students. The center is designed to offer a welcoming location for the campus community to engage in constructive dialogue around difficult topics at the intersections of diversity and identity.
The center also helps students to become aware of similarities and differences among groups. They are encouraged to learn how to work and learn with those from other cultures within and beyond our national borders, regardless of socioeconomic status, political belief, racial and ethnic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, and religious affiliation.
Burgett has helped shape the course of the University, particularly its student affairs. From planning the Eastman Student Living Center to improving programs at the Interfaith Chapel, Wilson Commons, University Health Service, Counseling and Mental Health Services, Residential Life, and Athletics and Recreation, he has been at the forefront of enhancing student life.
He has also been an advocate for justice and equity for those throughout the community by serving on the boards of directors for local organizations including the Hillside Family of Agencies, the YMCA, the Urban League, and the Mount Hope Family Center Advisory Board.
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