Events On Campus: Dec. 10-17

By Sara Pirzada

Emerson Fights AIDS Gala

Join Emerson and its support for AIDs research at the annual Emerson Fights AIDS Gala on Tuesday, Dec. 10 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m in the Bill Bordy Theatre. Bring your peers and enjoy a night of food, performances, and a selection of raffle and auction items. This event is open to all Emerson students, on- or off-campus. 

Study in the Den

Need a study environment that caters to you with food and extended hours? Come to the Lion’s Den during finals week and enjoy the Coffee Bar, open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Lion’s Den will stay open to all Emerson students on Saturday, Dec. 14..

FCS Concert Series Launch Party

Join Five Cent Sound at their first-ever launch party on Wednesday, Dec. 11 from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. for their concert series. Sunsetta, Bonnie Parker, and Mackenzie Morris will perform at the Lion’s Den. Bring your friends with you and pick up the fall 2019 issue of the magazine.

Late Night Breakfast

Take part in Emerson’s bi-annual tradition, Late Night Breakfast, on Tuesday, Dec. 10 from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. in the Dining Center, Center Stage, and the Lion’s Den. This event is restricted to Emerson students only and requires an ID for marked attendance. Enjoy this time to relax and unwind with your favorite breakfast meals and your friends. This event is open to on- and off-campus students.

Swap & Shop Lite

On Dec. 16, 17, and 18, Emerson’s tradition of the Swap and Shop continues for the first time ever in the fall semester in all Emerson residence halls. Community members are allowed to drop off and take clothing, shoes, and non-perishable food. Emerson students are also allowed to participate in shopping events, located in Piano Row, to peruse and take these free non-perishable items. This traditions helps the environment by recycling 20% of waste and from the trash stream and redirects its use to be reused, recycled, or donated.

Fall 2019 Book Launch

Join the Emerson community on Wednesday, Dec. 11 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for the celebration and book launch of two published books from undergraduate authors Melissa Close ‘18 and Patrick Groleau ‘19. All proceeds from the event go to the Environmental Defense Fund and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Bring your friends and pick up free copies of Generic Magazine, Emerson’s only genre-specific literature magazine. 

Yoga with Healing and Advocacy

Join the Healing and Advocacy Collective to release stress through trauma-informed yoga on Thursday, Dec. 12 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. No experience is necessary and all Emerson students, on-campus and off-campus, are allowed to participate in this time to unwind and release stress from finals.