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Where Music Brings Us Together
From campus events to international collaborations, our initiatives highlight music’s role in sparking creativity, building community and driving meaningful change. Check back regularly for information about our local and global events, news and updates on how we’re amplifying the power of music to make a difference.
Events
Explore our upcoming and past events to see how the Glasser Center brings people together through powerful experiences that celebrate music’s role in connection, learning and change.
2025
Charis Kubrin Honored with the 2026 Stockholm Prize in Criminology
Esteemed faculty affiliate Charis Kubrin is commended for her influential criminology research, advancing crime reduction efforts and strengthening human rights.
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2025
Breaking into the Music Industry Conference
Over two and a half unforgettable days, the Glasser Center sponsored students to connect with top executives, renowned artists, and industry insiders. Guest speakers Alec Glasser and Dr. Richard Matthew inspired attendees to elevate their careers.
2025
Annual Fundraiser
In an unforgettable celebration of music, The Drake Gives Annual Fundraiser raised essential support to back music education in Orange County’s underserved public schools.
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2025
Student Showcase
In partnership with the Save The Music Foundation, The Drake Gives hosted a vibrant community-wide student showcase at Katella High School in Anaheim, CA to celebrate the impact of arts education on over 15,000 students in underserved Orange County schools.
2025
Mathew Knowles Talk
Entrepreneur, marketing expert, and record producer Mathew Knowles shared insights on success in a conversation with Professor Richard Matthew as part of UC Irvine’s inaugural Power of Music and Social Change class.
2025
Samueli Academy Launch
The Alec Glasser Center for the Power of Music & Social Change has partnered with Playing for Change Foundation to expand access to music education at the Samueli Academy in Santa Ana, CA.
2025
Alec’s Endowment Gift
An impactful donation from OC philanthropist and businessman Alec Glasser supports the visionary School of Social Ecology initiative, ensuring the future of the Alec Glasser Center for the Power of Music and Social Change.
2024
Regents Point Performances
The concert series at Regents Point Senior Living showcased talented UC Irvine student musicians, fostering community connections, uplifting residents’ spirits, and celebrating the joy of music.
2025
Charis Kubrin Honored with the 2026 Stockholm Prize in Criminology
Esteemed faculty affiliate Charis Kubrin is commended for her influential criminology research, advancing crime reduction efforts and strengthening human rights.
LEARN MORE2025
Breaking into the Music Industry Conference
Over two and a half unforgettable days, the Glasser Center sponsored students to connect with top executives, renowned artists, and industry insiders. Guest speakers Alec Glasser and Dr. Richard Matthew inspired attendees to elevate their careers.
2025
Annual Fundraiser
In an unforgettable celebration of music, The Drake Gives Annual Fundraiser raised essential support to back music education in Orange County’s underserved public schools.
LEARN MORE2025
Student Showcase
In partnership with the Save The Music Foundation, The Drake Gives hosted a vibrant community-wide student showcase at Katella High School in Anaheim, CA to celebrate the impact of arts education on over 15,000 students in underserved Orange County schools.
2025
Mathew Knowles Talk
Entrepreneur, marketing expert, and record producer Mathew Knowles shared insights on success in a conversation with Professor Richard Matthew as part of UC Irvine’s inaugural Power of Music and Social Change class.
2025
Samueli Academy Launch
The Alec Glasser Center for the Power of Music & Social Change has partnered with Playing for Change Foundation to expand access to music education at the Samueli Academy in Santa Ana, CA.
2025
Alec’s Endowment Gift
An impactful donation from OC philanthropist and businessman Alec Glasser supports the visionary School of Social Ecology initiative, ensuring the future of the Alec Glasser Center for the Power of Music and Social Change.
2024
Regents Point Performances
The concert series at Regents Point Senior Living showcased talented UC Irvine student musicians, fostering community connections, uplifting residents’ spirits, and celebrating the joy of music.
Latest News
Stay up to date with the latest news, stories and announcements from the Glasser Center as we continue to expand music’s impact.
Alec is recognized for his contributions to OC's business and philanthropic landscape, driven by his commitment to expanding music education and supporting community initiatives. , November 2025
Alec Glasser Named to Orange County Business Journal’s OC 500
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Newport Beach Independent Newspaper, January 22, 2025
Drake Gives Founder Provides Major Gift to Endow Center for the Power of Music
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Central OC Times, January 13, 2025
Alec Glasser donates significantly to fund UC Irvine’s new music-focused center
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Orange County Register, January 13, 2025
For Alec Glasser, endowing new UCI center on the ‘power of music’ is personal
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UCI School of Social Ecology, September 5, 2024
Enriching lives, orchestrating social change
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Kakuma Sound News, July 16, 2024
Roskilde Festival Huge Success! KS now an int’l force to be reckoned with
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Alec is recognized for his contributions to OC’s business and philanthropic landscape, driven by his commitment to expanding music education and supporting community initiatives. , November 2025
Alec Glasser Named to Orange County Business Journal’s OC 500
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Newport Beach Independent Newspaper , January 22, 2025
Drake Gives Founder Provides Major Gift to Endow Center for the Power of Music
LEARN MORECentral OC Times , January 13, 2025
Alec Glasser donates significantly to fund UC Irvine’s new music-focused center
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Orange County Register , January 13, 2025
For Alec Glasser, endowing new UCI center on the ‘power of music’ is personal
LEARN MOREUCI School of Social Ecology , September 5, 2024
Enriching lives, orchestrating social change
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Kakuma Sound News , July 16, 2024
Roskilde Festival Huge Success! KS now an int’l force to be reckoned with
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