Alumni Spotlights, Emerson Wins at Sundance, and more
Alumni Spotlights, Emerson Wins at Sundance, and more
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Alumni Spotlight
Porsha Olayiwola, MFA ’22, recently opened Just Book-ish, a literary gathering space, bookstore, and café in Boston’s Fields Corner. She also wrapped up her tenure as Boston Poet Laureate with a final reading at the Museum of Fine Arts. Read more.
Emersonians won big at Sundance! Joshua Kirchmer ’10 (Atropia), Yona Prost ’03 & Jannette Bloom ’08 (Twinless), and Marissa Torres Ericson ’12 (André Is an Idiot) all contributed to award-winning films. Read more
SNL writer, actress, and stand-up comedian Rosebud Baker ’06 is premiering her second comedy special, The Mother Lode, on Netflix on February 18. Read more.
Several Emerson alumni are nominated in this year’s Writers Guild Awards—cheer them on and watch for results today (February 15)! Our nominees include Erial Tompkins ’06Joe Mande ’05, John Frink ’85Judalina Neira ’04, Marcus Brown ’11, Opus Moreschi ’00, Rosebud Baker ’06, and Susan Banks ’76. Congrats to all! Read more.  
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A Who’s Who of Emersonians at SXSW 2025

More than two dozen films, TV shows, and videos at this year’s festival were made in part in by Emersonians. Read more.
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Upcoming Events

All Joking Aside with Abbi Jacobson
February 25 | 6:00 pm PT | ELA


Join Doug Herzog ’81 for the eighth interview in the All Joking Aside series, featuring actor Abbi Jacobson.




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Emerge Lunch & Learn: How to Answer the Most Common Job Interview Questions
February 27 | 12:00 pm ET | Virtual

Joel Schwartzberg '90 will share strategies for answering six of the most common interview questions, helping you stand out and improve your chances of landing the job you want.
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Emerson College South Florida Brunch 
March 2 | 11:30 am ET | Boca Raton

Gather for food, drinks, and to hear the latest from Emerson. You will have the opportunity to catch up with friends and fellow Emersonians and to hear from Lynn Conners, coordinator of the Robbins Speech Language and Hearing Center.
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Emerson@SXSW
March 8 | 2:30 pm CT | Austin, TX

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to network, learn, and have a blast with fellow Emersonians and conference attendees.


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Emerge Lunch & Learn: Lessons from a Career Coach
March 12 | 12:00 pm ET | Virtual

Join former recruiter Samantha Glatzer ’92 to learn job search strategies for creative roles, from networking and hidden opportunities to optimizing your LinkedIn, resume, and personal brand.
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Emerson@AWP
March 27 | 6:00 pm PT | Los Angeles

Connect with fellow alumni, faculty, and students in Los Angeles during this year’s Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP) Conference. Enjoy drinks, bites, and great conversation at our official AWP reception.
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Alumni Weekend 2025
September 26 - 28

Start making your plans now to join us on campus to relive your own student days and create new memories with friends and classmates. 

Special rates are available for Alumni Weekend attendees at hotels near campus. Book your hotel room now!

Details on Alumni Weekend programming and the Alumni Awards Dinner on Saturday night are coming soon!
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Save the Date: Emerson Giving Day is Coming!
Mark your calendars! March 27 is our annual Giving Day and your participation can make a lasting impact. Join fellow alumni in coming together to support the students, programs, and initiatives that make our College extraordinary. 
Make Your Gift Early!
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Despite the weather, it was incredible to connect, celebrate, and share the Sundance energy with our amazing Emerson community. For those who couldn’t make it, you were missed—we can’t wait to see you at the next event! 💛🎥
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