Cushner Edelstein’s book in two festivals

Cathryn Cushner Edelstein

A Communication Studies Department faculty member’s book was recently named runner-up at the New England Book Festival and received an honorable mention at the London Book Festival.

Excuse Me, Can You Repeat That? (Five Star Publications, 2012) by Senior Scholar-in-Residence Cathryn Cushner Edelstein is a reference guide for international students assimilating to American college life.

Edelstein has taken an active role with Emerson’s international students, overseeing the International Graduate Transitional Leadership Program (iGrad) that pairs incoming Global graduate students with second year graduate students; and serving as faculty advisor for the International Graduate Student Organization.