All That Awaits Us
President Lee Pelton’s letter is the valedictory speech that he delivered at Commencement, his last before he leaves the College in June.
Author: Charna Westervelt
Everyone’s a Comedian
In this issue, we talked to Emersonians—writers, producers, executives, creators—who have never grown tired of making people laugh.
20 Questions with Jerald Walker
For this issue’s 20 Questions, we sat down and talked with Jerald Walker, professor of Writing, Literature, and Publishing.
Judee Wales Watson ’10 Pays It Forward
Judee Wales Watson ’10 talks about her journey at Emerson and how she is supporting others with her generous gift to the College.
In Memoriam: Fall 2020
Expression magazine was notified of the passing of these community members between March 1 and October 16, 2020.
The Voice of Students
In 1982, as then President Ronald Reagan proposed federal cutbacks to financial aid, Emerson students were among those who took to the streets to oppose the changes and make their voices heard.
Emerson Everywhere
When the world moved online, so did we. Your Alumni Office has produced virtual programming to help enrich life from home, wherever that may be.
Meet the Executive Committee of Your Alumni Board
Get to know the Executive Committee of your Alumni Board.
Community is Everything
Nanci Isaacs ’79 shares her thoughts about the importance of community.
Finding Hope
In this issue of Expression, we talked to Emersonians about some of the good to come out of this pandemic. In fact, this magazine is chock full of stories of alumni whose creativity, leadership, and commitment to social justice and equity is more important than ever.
Silver Linings
Expression checked in with Emersonians to see how they’re faring during COVID-19 and what the global pandemic has meant for them.
Recently Published Works by Emersonians
A collection of books by Emerson authors from Fall 2020.
Fond Memories
Read letters from Susan Evans ’64 and Karen Finkelstein Orenstein ’64, Jared Pendak ’07, and Steven Pollak ’71.
How Do You Eat an Elephant? One Bite at a Time
Malia Lazu ’99 is a lecturer at the MIT Sloan School of Management and co-creator of a series of community conversations called “The Inclusive Innovation Economy: Ideas + Actions.”
Curtain Call
After five years as vice president of Emerson’s Office of the Arts, ArtsEmerson Artistic Director David Dower (left) will step down at the end of the year.