HowlRound Offering Theatre Makers a Haven in a Pandemic
Since COVID-19 has forced artists to rethink how they engage with audiences and survive social distancing, HowlRound is reaching more and more people hungry to connect.
Statement from the College Regarding Dining Hall Workers
It has come to the College’s attention that misinformation is being disseminated regarding Emerson’s treatment and support of dining hall employees.
Alumni Internship Site Supervisors Share Advice on Interning Remotely
Three alumnae shed a bit of light on their experiences working from home and offer tips on how to still succeed during this time of uncertainty.
Ryan on COVID-19 Hollywood Impact: CNBC
Filmmaker and Visual and Media Arts assistant professor Mike Ryan weighs in on the impact of COVID-19 on Hollywood to CNBC for a piece featuring commentary from experts in the industry.
COVID-19 Response and Recovery Update
A college is only as strong as its people, and Emersonians are indomitable. Today I write to update our community on how our College, as it has for the last 140 years, will endure and move boldly forward in these still uncertain times.
Emerson to House Health Care Workers: Globe
Many higher education institutions in the Boston area are providing their facilities, including residence halls, to healthcare workers and first responders amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Singing, Slapping, Monologues – Performing Arts Students Learn Online
How do you practice a scene with your acting partner hundreds of miles away?
Emerson Endures: Documenting Our Shared COVID-19 Experience
The College’s Archives is documenting the creative reflections being made by the Emerson community on how the pandemic has impacted their lives.
Update for the Community
We have unfortunately received news that two additional Emerson staff members on the Boston campus have tested positive for COVID-19. Both individuals are currently recovering off campus.
Health Communication in the Chaos of COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic threatens the well-being and livelihood of millions around the world, clear and effective health communication is more crucial than ever. Meanwhile, social anxiety and confusion seems to be growing amid inconsistent and contradicting messages from government officials and the media, says Deion Hawkins, a health communication scholar and assistant professor of Communication Studies.