School for Advanced Studies in the Arts & Humanities
Upcoming Events
Public Matters: Lecture by Banff Centre President Jeff Melanson
Thursday, March 28 2013
Museum London
Free admission, everyone welcome!
This lecture marks the first collaboration in a new partnership between SASAH and Public Humanities @ Western.
As rapid changes in our social, cultural and economic fabric have created uncertain times, Jeff Melanson will discuss opportunities for transformative change, and how individuals and organizations can engage the public, reframe audience development and create greater public good.
Melanson was appointed president of The Banff Centre in 2012. He holds a BA in music from the University of Manitoba and a MBA degree from Wilfrid Laurier University. A member of the Young Presidents’ Organization and a trustee with the National Guild for Community Arts Education, in the United States, Melanson was the first arts leader to be appointed one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40™ for 2009.
Between 2000 and 2006, Melanson held various posts at the Community School at the Royal Conservatory of Music and was promoted to dean in 2001. In this role, he was essential in building the program into the largest community arts school in North America. In 2006, Melanson was appointed executive director and co-chief executive officer of Canada’s National Ballet School. During his tenure, he was instrumental in eliminating a significant annual operating deficit, increasing annual revenues by over 50 per cent, overseeing the completion of residence renovations, and creating new strategic partnerships with many non-profit and for-profit arts and entertainment corporations.
Click Here to listen to a recent interview with Jeff Melanson on Radio New Zealand
Official Lauch Event
Thursday, November 29th 4 - 6 p.m.
Atrium, Weldon Library, Western University
On Thursday, November 29th, the School for Advanced Studies in the Arts & Humanities officially launched! Held at Weldon Library, this event showcased the School's course material through interactive demonstrations by our faculty members, as well as other campus and community partners.
in the news
The School for Advanced Studies was recently feature in the following places:
Maclean's Magazine University Ratings Issue (November 2012)
Western News (October 2012)