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World Singing Day

World Singing Day 2023

October 8, 2023
Founded by Up with People (UWP) alumnus Scott Johnson ('83D), the 12th Annual World Singing Day (WSD) takes place around the world on Saturday, October 21, 2023. Alumni, their friends... Read More

2023 James E. MacLennan Everyday Heroes

October 6, 2023
Jill Finnerty Ricardo – '93E What is an Everyday Hero? Meet Jill Finnerty Ricardo, who embodies the spirit of Up with People in all that she does and is an inspiration... Read More

2023 Outstanding Cast/Crew Representative

October 6, 2023
Martha "Marty" Elcan - '73A Serving as a Cast Rep requires a diverse set of skills to keep things organized among a cast of 150 alumni that traveled fifty years... Read More

2023 J. Blanton Belk Outstanding Alumnus/Alumna

October 5, 2023
Maria Amalia Souza – '83E Maria Amalia Souza ('83E) touched the heart and soul of each and every castmate during her Up with People travels. Her efforts continue to inspire not... Read More

UWP Cast ’79C Reunion

October 5, 2023
Members of Cast '79C in attendance In 1979 a group of people from far and wide came together to be a part of a program called Up with People (UWP).... Read More

Dr. Carolyn Lee Is Joining Us at Reunion!

July 7, 2023
Some of you will recall the name, Carolyn Lee. Maybe you’ve forgotten her name, but remember that witty lady who visited your cast or spoke at your reunion, reminding you... Read More

The Awards Committee-What We Do and How We Do It

April 7, 2023
Have you ever wondered who makes the selections of the Award Recipients who are recognized at reunion each year?  The Awards Committee is made up of a Chair and 22... Read More

Alumni-planned European Alumni Meeting

April 6, 2023
Dear alumni, We are more than excited to invite new and old UWP friends from all corners of the world to join us in Bergen, Norway for the 2023 (Pre-)... Read More

Welcome New BOG Members

April 1, 2023
In March, we welcomed six new members to the UWPIAA Board of Governors. They are filling the roles of Alumni Community, Alumni Engagement, Global Impact, Professional Development, Travel and Technology... Read More

James E. MacLennan Everyday Hero Award

March 30, 2023
James MacLennan traveled in the early years of UWP and then as a cast director with his wife. Ultimately, he served as Chief Operating Officer of UWP for decades. This... Read More

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