Community Health Updates
As we wrap up the semester, we’re reaching out to provide updates on the latest respiratory virus protection recommendations
Viveiros, McFerren Win Spirit of Emerson, Kindness Awards
The Tom Cooper Spirit of Emerson Award and the Robert Colby Kindness Award are presented to community members who best embody what it means to be an Emersonian, and to those who demonstrate “generosity, teamwork, compassion, and ethics,” respectively.
Wellness Center Offers Students Low-Cost Emergency Contraception Vending Machine
The vending machine is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week in the Little Building mailroom.
Public Health Announcement Re: Gonorrhea
Two cases of multidrug-resistant strains of gonorrhea have been identified in the state of Massachusetts.
Important Flu and COVID Information
While the College does not require the COVID-19 bivalent booster at this time, we encourage you to consider vaccination to further protect yourself and the Emerson community.
Fall 2022 Flu Shot Clinics
Students have a number of flu shot clinics to choose from this semester.
Welcoming New Campus Life Staff
With great pleasure, we share the news that Brandin Dear will join us as associate dean of Campus Life and director of Counseling, Health & Wellness.
Updates on Campus Safety and Resources
As President Pelton noted in his message on Tuesday, Facility Services staff will be placing boards on the windows of some buildings around the campus. This is being done with an eye toward caution.
Been in a Large Group Lately? Free COVID-19 Tests for Everyone
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts will set up 50 free COVID-19 testing sites across the state on Wednesday, June 17, and Thursday, June 18. Anyone who was at a large gathering in the last two weeks is encouraged to get tested.
Important Update: Positive COVID-19 Test Result
Unfortunately, we have been informed that an Emerson staff member on the Boston campus has tested positive for COVID-19. The individual is currently recovering in isolation at home, off campus.