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Emerson Community Equity Statement
On Friday, 29 January, more than 60 members of the Emerson community met to re-affirm the College’s commitment to creating a culture of equity and anti-racism at Emerson. Those in attendance were broadly representative of the College: faculty, students, senior administrators, deans, departmental chairs, and staff: Read more.
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Honoring Black History Month: Mary P. Burrill
Alumna Mary P. Burrill, the first woman of color to graduate from Emerson, was an early 20th-century African American playwright who taught and inspired many of the writers of the Harlem Renaissance. Honoring her legacy, the College established the Mary Burrill Scholarship in 2002 to promote and support diversity at Emerson. Read more.
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Emerson Artists on What Biden Administration Could Mean for the Arts
Optimistic. That is how Emersonian faculty members view the Biden administration’s support of the arts and humanities. The inauguration of President Joe Biden offered a hint that the arts will be valued by the new administration. Read more.
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Zagar ‘03 to Direct HBO Adaptation of Alum Marzano-Lesnevich’s Memoir
As writer Alex Marzano-Lesnevich, MFA ’09 pointed out, HBO’s limited series adaptation of their memoir, The Fact of a Body: A Murder, will very much be an Emerson-influenced project. Read more.
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Celebrating From Home: A Virtual Black History Month Experience Hosted by EBONI
Enjoying Ourselves: Name that Tune: A Game Exploring Black Music from Motown to Hip-Hop
Saturday, February 20 | 4:00 pm ET / 1:00 pm PT
Music played from the '60's, '70's, '80's, '90's and 2000's. Alumni and current students will pair up to test their knowledge of Black music history with host DJ Ron Furr.
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Standing Up For Ourselves: Black History Month Cypher 2021
Thursday, February 25 | 8:00 pm ET / 5:00 pm PT
Join EBONI for its final Black History Month event, a series of spoken word performances.
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Breakfast with an Emersonian: Hosted by Emerson LA
Friday, February 26 | 11:00 am ET / 8:00 am PT
A conversation about the current state of the streaming industry, and streaming's impact on content. Galen D'Attilio '06, Director of Business Development Strategy for ViacomCBS Streaming, will discuss the industry's direction and how today's digital distribution acts as a springboard for content.
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In Conversation with Dr. Jenn
Saturday, March 6 | 1:00 pm ET / 10:00 am PT
Accomplished psychotherapist, author, and media personality Dr. Jenn Mann '92 joins her Emerson family for a discussion that marries mental health, building relationships, and strengthening communication during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Save the Date: Teach-in On Race 2021 The Year of Living Dangerously: Equity, Self-Care, and the Pursuit of Justice
March 18-19
In a nation beset by inequality, racism, a pandemic, and a variety of other challenges, how do we become better citizens? How do we generate actions to address race relations—not just at Emerson, but in this country and around the world? Alumni are welcome to join us as we explore ways to combine leadership, critical thinking, culture, and activism, and share ideas about using courage and knowledge to change the world.
More information, including session topics and panelists, will be available soon at emerson.edu/teach-in
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Life After Sundance
The festival circuit is never the end destination for a film, but just the beginning. Hear from directors, Danny Madden '09, Ramona Diaz '83, and Alex Huston Fischer '08, who premiered films at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, talk about what's happened since Park City with Moderator, Brianna J. Cox, MFA '22.
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A Conversation with Tim Gunn
Educator, fashion consultant, and television host Tim Gunn exemplifies leading with empathy, equity, and integrity. In a conversation with the School of Communication, Tim Gunn and SoC faculty member Sharon Topper discuss empathetic leadership, creative inspiration, and what gives him hope for the future. Alumni have exclusive access to the full recording on Emerge.
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Your Future as a Data Analyst AwaitsOnline classes begin March 1.
Learn the key skills for collecting, analyzing, and visualizing big data in just 24 weeks at Emerson College Data Analytics Boot Camp. With live, instructor-led virtual classes on evenings and weekends, our flexible part-time format gives you hands-on training in all of the fundamental concepts needed to become a savvy data professional.
Ready to expand or advance your skills in the areas employers are seeking in 2021? Start your application today. Get started.
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Supporting Emerson Students
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Eryn ’22, a journalism major at Emerson, uses the combined power of words and art to lift up voices that have been silenced. Listen to her story, learn how giving to scholarships at Emerson can impact students like Eryn, and how students like Eryn can impact the world.
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