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When words fail, music speaks. Music is a way for all of us to get messages of optimism and hope and each of us hears and sees a different message in songs.

As we are all adjusting to new norms, we've decided to launch this weekly playlist project to share songs that are keeping our UÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ Nursing community going.

To kick things off, we asked members of our Mental Health and Wellness team to share a song with us that has meaning and inspiration to them to share with faculty, staff, and students. Each week, we'll share a poll on our Instagram account so you can share your song picks which we'll feature and compile into upcoming playlists.

Enjoy and happy listening. 

Georgina Bagstad, instructor

"This song helps me focus on the beauty in our surroundings by expanding my thoughts beyond myself and the present situation."

Julia Imanoff, doctoral student, nursing instructor, graduate teaching assistant

"This song is meaningful to me because it reminds me that home is about the feeling of connected-ness in times of uncertainty. We can make our home in our physical place, but also virtual spaces."

Emma Lockyer, admissions officer/program specialist, Undergraduate Programs Office

"I find this song inspiring because it reminds me that it’s just fine to do my own thing and be proud of who I am."

Jacqueline Smith, director of Mental Health & Wellness, assistant professor

"A global pandemic brings us all together as one."

Judy Hanson, BN’79, MN’83, instructor emerita and co-lead of Gold Alumni Executive

"It is a joyful and light piece of music that makes me want to dance!"