Alum Creates Superhero for DC Comics
Primer, about a 12-year-old girl who dons special paints that give her an array of superpowers, was released in June.
Update on Voluntary Early Retirement Program
We are writing to share with you the successful conclusion of Emerson’s Voluntary Early Retirement Incentive Program (VERIP), which was launched in late July to provide special benefits to eligible employees who elect to retire early from the College.
Emerson Takes on The Future of Work, Learning and Everything
Lu Ann Reeb wondered how changes brought on by the pandemic would impact students soon to enter the world. So she teamed up with colleagues to create a skills-building seminar.
Important Updates About Name Changes and Pronouns
Last week, staff from the Instructional Technology Group, Information Technology, the Registrar, and Intercultural Student Affairs worked to implement an update to Canvas that allows students (and anyone using Canvas) to designate their gender pronouns for display.
COVID-19 Community Dashboard Update
In an effort to provide the community with real-time information, beginning Tuesday, September 8, we will be updating the COVID-19 Dashboard daily with numbers of tests taken, positive results, and positivity rates, as well as numbers of students quarantining or isolating on campus.
Emerson Los Angeles Fall 2020 COVID-19 Update
As of September 1, 2020, LA County is in the Widespread tier, showing 13.1 new COVID-19 cases per day, per 100,000 population, and a 5 percent positivity rate.
Mural Installed in Piano Row as Inspiration, Call to Action
A 20-foot mural of words taken from the late Congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis’ final essay now covers a wall of the Quiet Lounge in Piano Row, a powerful rebuttal of hateful graffiti found on campus last spring.
Speech@Emerson Graduates Next Generation of Speech Pathologists
The first ever graduating cohort in Speech@Emerson, Emerson’s online master’s degree program in speech-language pathology, recognize their historic milestone during a virtual celebration on Aug. 23, 2020.
Important Information: COVID-19 Test Scheduling
We are so thankful for everyone’s dedication to their required COVID-19 testing, and now that classes have started, we are sending an update on the overall testing process.
Ryan on the Future of Movies: Christian Science Monitor
Mike Ryan, independent filmmaker and assistant professor of Visual and Media Arts, spoke to The Christian Science Monitor’s chief culture writer about how movie releases may be altered due to the COVID-19 pandemic.