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Crime Log 12/3

December 10, 2015

Wednesday, Nov. 18 There were two code of conduct violations reported on Boylston Street by administration. A drug law violation was reported by administrative...

Castle students discuss travel risks

December 10, 2015

Updated 12/4/15 WELL, The Netherlands — On Tuesday, Nov. 24, students and professors at Emerson’s Kasteel Well campus in the Netherlands gathered...

Two VP and Dean candidates hold open forums

December 10, 2015

Forums were held on Dec. 1 and 2 for Emerson community members to meet two candidates for the new Vice President and Dean of Campus Life position. The...

New creative business major announced

December 10, 2015

A major designed to let students mix their creative instincts with a business education is available starting in fall 2016, according to a press release...

Bias reporting system allows anonymity

Bias reporting system allows anonymity

December 10, 2015

Updated: 12/4/15 The Bias Response Program, launched in September in response to complaints regarding a lack of cultural competency on campus, recently...

Students partner with national anti-piracy organization

Students partner with national anti-piracy organization

November 26, 2015

Two Emerson students have started the first campus group to partner with CreativeFuture, a national group aimed at raising awareness of the dangers of...

SGA discusses Colonial task force

November 26, 2015

The Board of Trustees ad hoc Task Force that will decide the new purpose of Emerson’s Colonial Theatre was discussed extensively during Tuesday’s...

SGA holds press night

November 26, 2015

The Student Government Association held its press night on Nov. 17 for the recent election, which began Tuesday at midnight and was open for 24 hours. Brandon...

Taylor Swift lip dub creates controversy on campus

Taylor Swift lip dub creates controversy on campus

November 26, 2015

A lip dub that sparked controversy among campus organizations is no longer being used as a promotional video for the college, as of Nov. 10. The performance...

Three new trustees appointed to board

November 26, 2015

Emerson appointed three new members to the Board of Trustees on Tuesday, according to a press release on the college’s website by Andrew Tiedemann,...

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November 26, 2015

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Crime Log 11/19

November 26, 2015

Tuesday, Nov. 10 An Emerson College Police Department detail officer noticed several loose bricks in the Boylston Place alley and requested that Facilities...

New executive director hired for professional studies

November 26, 2015

Lesley Nichols will start as the executive director of professional studies and special programs on Dec. 7, according to an email from Jan Roberts-Breslin,...

Engagement Lab received grant to mobilize civic game

November 26, 2015

The Engagement Lab, an applied research facility at Emerson, received $35,000 on Nov. 3 from the Knight Foundation to develop a mobile application for...

Rebranding survey released

November 26, 2015

A survey for Emerson’s rebranding initiative was released on Nov. 12 for students, staff, faculty, and alumni to include their voices in Emerson’s...

Emerson and 16 Boston universities walk out in solidarity with Mizzou

Emerson and 16 Boston universities walk out in solidarity with Mizzou

November 26, 2015

Emerson students joined participants from 16 other Boston-area universities in a protest on Monday to stand in solidarity with students of color at University...

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November 26, 2015

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LA adjuncts faculty await election to determine union

November 26, 2015

The National Labor Relations Board has scheduled an election to determine whether Emerson’s adjunct faculty in Los Angeles will be represented by...

Students celebrate Trans Week with speakers, performers

Students celebrate Trans Week with speakers, performers

November 19, 2015

Emerson held several events during Trans Week in early November, including a talk by keynote speaker Bamby Salcedo, a Latina transgender activist. This...

Crime Log 11/12

November 19, 2015

Monday, Nov. 2 The Emerson College Police Department secured the rear loading dock doors at the Paramount Center which had been left open and unattended. Tuesday,...