Emerson Today
The College is saddened to share that former longtime faculty member, staff, and coach Pete Chvany passed away on September 7. Pete served the College in a variety of roles for more than 20 years.
NAFSA: Association of International Educators’ magazine recently published a piece “The Power of Partnership,” featuring the partnership between Emerson and the Blanquerna School of Communication and International Relations at Ramon Llull University in Barcelona.
In the classroom, on the Wall, on the soccer field, in the production rooms — Chvany was a huge presence at Emerson College.
Miss Elma Ina Lewis ’43 was one of Boston’s most important Black female luminaries in the arts, education, and civil rights work.
Communications Studies associate professor Vincent Raynauld co-wrote an op-ed for the Institute for Research on Public Policy’s Policy Options website titled, “The key role of political parties’ digital strategies in the federal election” regarding Canada’s upcoming federal election.
Emerson also tied for #3 in Most Innovative Schools (North) – a three-spot gain over last year.
The Emerson community will be paying tribute to those lost on September 11, 2001, part of a 20-year tradition of remembrance.
Bright’s conversation will take place Saturday, September 11, 1:00-1:50 pm.
Liberty Kid (2007) a feature produced by Visual and Media Arts Assistant Professor Michael Ryan, is being shown on HBO Max this month as part of a collection of 9/11-related films.
After more than eight years of exceptional leadership, Michaele Whelan, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, will be leaving Emerson in November to transition to the presidency of Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts, beginning January 1.