Join SMTD Student Success for a special conversation with Cara Kizer, Sammy Sussman, and antonio c. cuyler. The discussion will focus on high-profile allegations of sexual misconduct against members of the New York Philharmonic and the immediate effects of those allegations being made public. It will also address issues of organizational culture around sexual assault and harassment in and beyond the performing arts.
Sammy Sussman is an investigative reporter and an SMTD alumni. Sammy wrote about sexual misconduct in the New York Philharmonic, which included Cara’s story. While at Michigan, he wrote for The Daily about allegations against professors in SMTD and other schools.
antonio c. cuyler is Professor of Music in Entrepreneurship & Leadership and Founder of Cuyler Consulting, LLC. antonio has worked with many cultural organizations on access, diversity, equity, inclusion (ADEI), and creative justice issues in the creative sector.
In preparation for this conversation, we strongly encourage participants to read the New York magazine’s reporting about the New York Philharmonic, which includes Cara’s story, before the event. Copies of those articles can be found at this link.
Content Warning: This event will address sexual assault, gender based harassment, and sexual violence. Panelists will speak about these topics as a central focus of the conversation. We advise participants to prepare to engage with these difficult topics at this event.
If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, gender-based harassment, stalking, or other forms of sexual violence, we encourage you to contact SAPAC, PEAR, or CAPS as confidential resources. Members of the U-M community may have reporting obligations and should make reports to the Equity, Civil Rights & Title IX Office.
