La La Land
An iconic view from Emerson’s Los Angeles campus on Sunset Boulevard—where Comedic Arts students will now spend a semester during their junior year
Issues
Editor’s Note
Throughout this pandemic, Emersonians have kept on being their brilliant, creative, bold, entrepreneurial selves.
A Familiar Face
At Emerson, Hurley has become the personification of a warm hug for students and families.
A Sweet Spot
During his gap year, Eitan Ehrlich made the Kafė Büs—a marine blue, solar-paneled coffee-shop-on-wheels.
10 Things to Know About Shaya Gregory Poku
Shaya Gregory Poku is Emerson’s new vice president for equity and social justice.
A Taste of Success
Speech-language pathologist Rik Lemoncello MSSp ’99, helps clients with acquired brain injury transition into the workforce through the social enterprise bakery he created.
20 Questions with Jon Honea
Jon Honea’s research focuses on the influence of environmental change.
State of the Arts
Emersonians in the visual and performing arts weigh in on how the pandemic affected the industry, and what this means for the future.
It Goes On
Now, as we prepare to transition to new leadership in the months ahead, I know that Emerson will have even more accomplishments and milestones to celebrate.
Back to Basics
Eric Hauser ’96 started using his dad’s old Pentax again this year, rekindling his love for photography.
Like A Boss
Pamela Zapata ’10 started her own agency to make sure people of color were getting the jobs, recognition, and pay that they deserved.
A World of Film
Emerson’s unique Global BFA in Film Art graduates its first cohort of students this summer.
Emerson Pride
Emerson hosted its second annual Pride campaign, with in-person events in Boston and LA, virtual Drag Bingo, and more.
Welcoming Emerson’s Newest Alumni
In May, more than 1,400 students graduated from the College during a series of undergraduate and graduate celebrations.
Emersonians on Roe v. Wade, Reproductive Rights, and Health Equity
The ruling will exacerbate the systemic inequalities that already exist in accessing healthcare.