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Update on Community Equity Action Plan
Our commitment to creating a culture of equity at Emerson is only as strong as our willingness to carry out this hard work inclusively and transparently. To that end, a newly established communications working group drawn from across the College will provide periodic and regular progress updates on our community equity plan. Read more.
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An Emersonian's Guide to SXSW
You’ll find Emerson alumni all over this year’s SXSW film and comedy lineups. Emerson grads can be spotted in front of the camera, behind the camera, and behind the folks behind the camera… If you're attending this year's virtual conference, check out our Emersonian's guide to SXSW. Read more.
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Martin Luther King Jr.’s Goddaughter on Telling Stories of Courage
Donzaleigh Abernathy ‘80 knew she wanted to attend college in Boston. “I had a friend at Emerson. I loved that it was so quaint. It was in Back Bay right near the Charles River,” said Abernathy. “The smallness of the classes. I said, ‘Yes, I’m going to Emerson.’ Read more.
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These Emerson Alumnae Were the First To...
March is Women’s History Month, and of course there are lots of Emerson women who’ve made history in many arenas. Here’s just a sample. Read more.
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Emerge 101: Learn How To Connect & Contribute in our Exclusive Networking Platform
Thursday, March 25 | 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT
Learn how to make the most of Emerge, Emerson's online community exclusively for alumni and students. From signup and profile-building, to connecting with fellow alumni, the Emerge team will walk you through the steps to success! Sponsored by the Boston Alumni Chapter, this event is open to all Emerson alumni.
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Home Buying 101 Workshop
Thursday, March 25 | 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT
Nanci Isaacs '79 and Dorain Williams will lead a workshop to help you navigate your road to Homeownership in Los Angeles.
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Dynamic Duo: Agents and Managers
Saturday, April 10 | 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT
Join our conversation about and with talent agents and managers. Get first-hand information from our panel of reps for below-the-line crew, writers/directors, actors, and packaging. We'll discuss who they are, who needs one, what's the difference, and how to get one.
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Teach-In on Race
March 18-19
The Teach-In is an annual academic and creative event, sponsored by Academic Affairs and the President's Office in coordination with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, designed to engage the community in active learning about race and racism. The alumni community is invited to attend select programming including:
- Keynote from Dr. Eve L. Ewing, sociologist, award-winning author, poet, and visual artist from Chicago, Illinois.
- Looking Back, Looking Forward: Study and struggle at Emerson through the years. Jessica Chance '00 moderates a conversation with Alumni Board President Nanci Isaacs '79, Chala Tyson Tshitundu '18, and Caroline Rodriguez '20.
- The Emerson Prison Initiative: Education as social justice. A conversation moderated by Kim McLarin, EPI Faculty, with Mneesha Gellman, EPI Director, Cara Moyer-Duncan, EPI Program Coordinator and Jesse Soares, Former EPI Student.
- Radical Archiving From A Black Feminist Lens: Lifting up Boston’s Black ancestral luminaries’ stories honoring the legacy of Ms. Elma Lewis '43. Elma Lewis Center Director Tamera Marko leads a conversation with the co-founding members of the Social Justice Archive Network, Priscilla Andrade, A.Z. Hackett and Coco Rosenberg; and the co-creator of the Elma Lewis Living Stories Archive, Helen Credle.
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The Bright Lights Film Series presents CRUTCH
March 24-25
CRUTCH chronicles the gravity-defying life of Bill Shannon, an internationally renowned artist, breakdancer, and skate punk—on crutches. Featuring a discussion with directors Sacchi Cunningham and Chandler Evans, protagonist Bill Shannon, and Dance Umbrella co-founder Jeremy Alliger ‘75, who gave the film's subject his start in dance. More information on the film and complimentary tickets are available here.
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Making it Big in 30 Minutes
Season 2 is underway! Making It Big in 30 Minutes is the podcast for, by, and about, the Emerson community, and the many ways its alumni are making the world a little better every day. Join host Terri Trespicio, MFA '02, in eight brand new episodes, where you will meet an Emersonian who’s Making It. Making a living, making a difference and sometimes, making it up as they go. Learn more about this season’s guests and find out where to listen here.
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Supporting Emerson Students
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SouJee '20 is a first generation Korean American who had several obstacles to overcome in order to go to college. With the help of scholarship aid and support from the Office of Student Success, she was able to complete her final year and graduate from Emerson.
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