March 21 at 1:41 p.m. – Bernhardt emails community ahead of inauguration

In an email sent to the Emerson community, President Jay Bernhardt said the college hoped the inauguration event would bring the community together while acknowledging students’ plan to protest inside the Cutler Majestic Theatre during the ceremony.

“We respectfully remind all attendees that the College has policies on freedom of expression and protest, which permits peaceful protest immediately outside buildings and venues, provided that doors are not blocked,” the email said. “The college supports and believes in our community’s right to hold and express their opinions and expects everyone to comply with college policies regarding how they do so.”