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CTV News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Mini-music program offered for emerging artists with ‘big dreams': MacEwan University
A look inside the studio at MacEwan University in Edmonton on August 7, 2025. The summer program is offered for two weeks. (Cam Wiebe/CTV News Edmonton) Big dreams are a prerequisite for a two-week summer music program for emerging artists – from songwriters to producers – according to the workshop director at MacEwan University in Edmonton. The TD Music Artist in Residence program welcomed 18 Alberta artists to live on campus for two full weeks to learn about the music industry through a series of workshops and how to stand out as an artist in a 'noisy market.' 'Everybody's immersed in this creative environment for two weeks,' Olivia Street with MacEwan University told CTV News Edmonton on Thursday. 'Ultimately, the artists walk out of here with a fully produced demo of a new song, lots of songwriting opportunities, and even a performance at the end.' Street said the 'crash course' offers a chance for the artists to connect, form relationships with other members, and hopefully develop a lasting community of artists in the province. 'We're all kind of collaborating and we're all sort of part of that bigger musical community,' Street said, adding that the program instructors include faculty from the regular school year and working musicians in the community. MacEwan University music program Mustafa Fad, artist name Moto, works on recording a song as part of the TD Music Artist in Residence program at MacEwan University on August 7, 2025. (Cam Wiebe/CTV News Edmonton) Mustafa Fad, who goes by the artist name Moto, is a singer-songwriter in Edmonton and he is taking part in this year's program after 10 years in the music industry. 'I saw the opportunity and I was very excited to expand my knowledge within not just the music industry, but the background of the music industry and information that I wouldn't get to hear about every day from experts within the community.' Fad said classes start at 8:30 a.m. and each day is 'packed with classes,' where he has learned about royalties and rights, grant writing and applications, and meeting other artists. His advice for others thinking about the program is to 'go for it.' 'It will be very beneficial. You won't regret it in the least bit,' he said, adding that he recently released an EP called Hello Moto and hopes to release an album in the future. 'It's an amazing program and I'm excited to have the opportunity to … experience it.' MacEwan University music program A two-week music program is offered at MacEwan University, allowing emerging artists to learn about the music business, record and perform music with a house band. This is a look inside the recording studio on August 7, 2025. (Cam Wiebe/CTV News Edmonton) The mini-program also teaches students about building a sustainable business during a difficult time for artists in the industry, according to Street. 'Part of the program is helping people realize how to monetize your art, how to find avenues to make it sustainable, so that you can still put food on the table, which is a growing challenge,' she said. Street explained that artists have to be 'everything' to find a foot in the industry, saying they have to be performers, managers, tour drivers, accountants and social media stars. 'This program allows folks to get their house in order when it comes to building a business that's sustainable and also keeping that art at the forefront.' TD Bank funds the program, which is in its fourth year. Street said funding was recently renewed allowing them to continue the program for two more years. Applications for next year will open in January with the program running again in August next summer. With files from CTV News Edmonton's Cam Wiebe
CNA
6 days ago
- Science
- CNA
Taiwan hopes to attract young blood to its chip industry
Starting them young on semiconductors, Taiwan is finding novel ways for students to spend their summers, clad in white lab coats, masks and learning how to make microchips.
CBS News
01-08-2025
- Health
- CBS News
UPMC Hillman Academy students present findings and progress following summer program
There were some hardworking students in our area on Friday showing everyone what they've learned after eight weeks of work. It's all part of UPMC's Hillman Academy, which has been going on since 2009. Each student works with a mentor over the course of the summer program. "I've been doing this for 7 weeks, so I know what I'm talking about," Zacharias Barron, an incoming first-year student at Johns Hopkins University, said going into today's presentations. Barron recently graduated from Woodland Hills High School. His project was focused on the drug Panobinostat, which is used to treat multiple myeloma. "We're just trying to see the different amounts of that drug; on to the cancer cells, and which is more effective," he said. Another student, Caelan McCormack, is a junior at St. Lawrence University in Northern Central New York. She's originally from the Washington, D.C. area, Northern Virginia to be exact, and is attempting to stop the migration of osteosarcoma to the lungs, which happens to some patients with that form of cancer. "We think that there's a small signaling vesicle that's doing that," McCormack said. Of course, learning from mentors in the labs came with obstacles for the 84 kids, between high school and college, who participated this year. "It took me four tries to start the project," Barron said. But it's worth it. People like McCormack's dad, who survived osteosarcoma, the same disease she's studying this summer, push her. "Knowing that he survived such a rare cancer and knowing that there are so many people that haven't survived it, has really pushed me into wanting to study osteosarcoma," she said. Steven Jones, the project manager for the UPMC Hillman Academy, says they're hoping they can get more mentors in this program, which will allow them to get more students in.
Arab News
28-07-2025
- Science
- Arab News
Diriyah Horizon program empowers creative youth
RIYADH: The third Diriyah Horizon youth summer program began on Sunday, organized by the Diriyah Gate Development Authority in partnership with several entities to build youth skills and promote cultural and national values. Collaborators include the King Abdulaziz Center for Cultural Communication, Saudi Space Agency, iLMI Science Discovery and Innovation Center, and Mahd Sports Academy. The program offers hands-on learning experiences to enrich participants and boost educational outcomes, the Saudi Press Agency reported. It reflects the authority's commitment to education and social responsibility by providing a dynamic environment filled with diverse, skill-building activities. Running until Aug. 21, the program features six specialized tracks inspired by Diriyah's heritage and values, including 14 workshops. The leadership track covers debate, volunteerism and public speaking. The heritage track explores archeological excavation and traditional mudbrick construction. The creative production track focuses on photography and filmmaking. The science track includes water systems, soil science, sustainable energy and aircraft design. The space track offers interactive sessions on astronomy, space technology and Diriyah's agricultural seasons, while the sports track features fencing and archery. Held Sunday to Thursday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., the program aims to shape a conscious, capable generation rooted in Saudi identity. It fosters pride, cultural awareness, creativity, innovation and real-world problem-solving.
CTV News
25-07-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
Students participate in SuperNOVA
Atlantic Watch Students at Dalhousie's SuperNOVA summer program put their remotely operated vehicles to the test.
