Guidance for Students Returning from Spring Break
Information about the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus) has been changing daily, and we hope you have been receiving the updates from the college.
Important Update on COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and New Travel Guidelines
As you know, the College has been closely tracking developments related to the novel coronavirus COVID-19. Administrators continue to stay in regular contact with public health experts and have been meeting frequently to evaluate and prepare for this ever-changing situation.
Information About COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
The Emerson campus community is encouraged to visit the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) webpage to learn more about the emerging global health concern and what you can do to prevent its spread.
Vincent Raynauld on Youtube Conspiracies: Tech News World
Communications Studies Assistant Professor Vincent Raynauld spoke to Tech News World regarding a recent UC Berkeley study that says Youtube is reducing conspiracy theories on its platform.
Emerson Los Angeles COVID-19 Update
As you may have seen, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and Governor Newsom announced a state of emergency in response to COVID-19 (coronavirus). These declarations were made for the purpose of making additional resources available to state and local agencies, allowing assistance from out of state, and to protect against price gouging in response to the evolving situation.
Update on COVID-19 Preparedness
As we prepare to welcome students and faculty back to campus following the spring break, the College is actively preparing to ensure the safety and health of our community amid the changing status of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) in our region and around the world.
Social Justice and Media Symposium: Persisting Towards, Resisting Against
“To do more, be more and give back more” were the inspired words Rose Shumow received from a stranger about her late husband and Emerson journalism professor, Moses Shumow, who left a legacy of giving voices to the voiceless.
Owen Eagan on True Crime, Mass Media: WGBH
Communication Studies Senior Lecturer Owen Eagan contributed to a piece regarding the “Varsity Blues” college admissions scandal as it it is hitting TV and movies, in a segment that aired on WGBH’s Morning Edition and All Things Considered.
Alumnus Earns First Executive Producer Credit on Horror Film
Alumnus Thomas Pettinelli ’13, director of development at Branded Pictures Entertainment, has landed his first executive producer credit with the upcoming release of Followed, a horror film with an innovative take on the genre.
A Message About COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
I have heard directly from concerned students, parents, faculty, and staff, and I would like to take this opportunity to inform all of you about the important work underway to prepare our community.