One Emerson: Accountability
The common denominator to ensure our success? We each have to do our part.
Gellman on Racist and Discriminatory Tropes in Schools: Globe Post
Associate Professor of Political Science Mneesha Gellman wrote for The Globe Post, “COVID-19 and the Opportunity of Un-Schooling Harmful Myths,” detailing that while the COVID-19 pandemic had a negative effect of certain aspects of in-person learning in K-12 settings this past spring, it was a break from children experiencing racist and discriminatory tropes that pervade American school curricula.
Political Consultant Larry Rasky ’78 Remembered at DNC
Public relations and Emerson alumnus Larry Rasky ’78 was honored during the first night of the virtual Democratic National Convention. Rasky, who died of COVID-19 March 22, was a former press secretary and longtime confidant of presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden.
Cooper on Ethics in the Time of COVID-19: USA Today
Professor and ethicist Tom Cooper has an opinion piece on USA Today’s website in which he argues that the COVID-19 pandemic simplifies ethics into one all-encompassing code: protect your neighbor.
Emerson Faculty Deploy Scholarship, Creativity in Tackling COVID-19, Racial Injustice
Emerson’s Office of Research and Creative Scholarship (ORCS) has gathered together examples of faculty research, writing, artistic work, classroom projects, and media engagements around the impact of the coronavirus, police brutality, and social change. The work originates from nearly every department and institute on campus, and has continued through the summer.
COVID-19 Update: August 17
On behalf of our COVID-19 Playbook Team, I am writing to share COVID-19 updates, and reminders, from the work the Team and many colleagues across the College have initiated since our last update.
Updated Power-Based Interpersonal Violence (PBIV) Policy
Emerson, along with all colleges and universities that receive federal funding from the U.S. Department of Education, including financial aid on behalf of students, are required to comply with the new Title IX Regulations
One Emerson: Face Covering Details
While we all know that we need to wear face coverings in all Emerson spaces except for our own residence hall room (for those who live on campus), what actually counts as an acceptable face covering?
Asim on Frederick Douglass’ Impact Today: The New Republic
WLP Associate Professor, MFA Program Director, and Elma Lewis Distinguished Fellow Jabari Asim writes for the September issue of The New Republic that during today’s times of social unrest and a renewed call for racial justice, he is reminded of Frederick Douglass’ work and legacy in the mid-nineteenth century and its relevance today.
Emerson Remembers Stephen Terrell, ‘Soul of the Musical Theatre Program’
The College is deeply saddened by the loss of Stephen Robert Terrell, 63, who died in Milton, Massachusetts, on Tuesday, July 30.