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Alumni

Successfully Communicate You

Greetings Lions!  Welcome back to Tip Tuesday. With one more month of summer left, we’re sure there’s a variety of activities, that one last vacation, and back-to-school planning in the air for you.  Speaking of back to school… At the career center, we look at alumni as lifelong learners. A Read more…

By jessica_chance, 3 yearsAugust 9, 2022 ago
Alumni

“Be okay with the failures. You got to learn from them. You will grow from them.” – Topher Larkin ’04

Topher Larkin is from the Class of 2004 and is the Event & Experience Manager at Metro Inclusive Health. Topher made the journey from the sunny state of Florida to go to Emerson College. He received a degree in Theatre Studies and Communication/Media Studies. He has had different job titles Read more…

By juan_vegarios, 3 yearsJune 24, 2022 ago
Alumni

“Just know that you belong there and you deserve to be there and never lose sight of that” – Vanessa Leon ’04

Vanessa Leon is part of the Emerson Class of 2004. Currently, she is the Director of Marketing for Growing Generations! Hailing from South Florida, Vanessa made her way up to Boston, Massachusetts to attend Emerson College, graduating in 2004. While at Emerson, Vanessa DJ’ed for 3 years at the Coffee Read more…

By juan_vegarios, 3 yearsJune 10, 2022 ago
Emerson Resources

3 Future Ready Spring Breakin’ Tips

Greetings, Emersonians! Spring Break is upon us. Here are 3 Tips to stay Future Ready over Spring Break. 1.) Check out Handshake Handshake offers a wide variety of services to students, including internships and jobs for the summer. Click on the Jobs section, where you can find the perfect summer Read more…

By Madelynne Blank, 3 yearsMarch 2, 2022 ago
Emerson Resources

Are You Future Ready?

The future. A concept that can cause a spooky fright to anyone. But here at Emerson, the Career Development Center has the tools to help you get ready for your future. The Career Development Center is proud to present our annual Future Ready event, happening on November 5th from 2:00 Read more…

By Anders Croft, 4 yearsOctober 26, 2021 ago
Emerson Resources

International Student Hiring

Please note: The transition in presidential leadership during 2021 also has the potential to cause profound shifts in policy. For the most up-to-date information, we always encourage you to consult internal counsel and/or US Citizenship and Immigration Services. Hiring an international student allows you to bring some of the world’s Read more…

By Anders Croft, 4 yearsJune 15, 2021 ago
Emerson Resources

Recruit Diverse Emerson Students

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Access (IDEA) The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Access campaign, or IDEA for short, regularly shares inclusion focused jobs and internships through a webpage (careercenterblog.emerson.edu/idea/) and an opt-in email blast. The campaign has grown to include community-submitted blogs, resources, and opportunities from other staff, students, or partner Read more…

By Anders Croft, 4 yearsJune 15, 2021 ago
Emerson Resources

Commitments to Diversity & Inclusion

May 2021 Community Equity Update The following Equity Update comes from Emerson’s Community & Equity team: “Nearing the end of the traditional academic year, we hope you will soon have an opportunity to find space for transition and growth in warmer days. As we shift our minds to the summer Read more…

By Anders Croft, 4 yearsJune 15, 2021 ago
Emerson Resources

Emerson Gender Inclusion Resources

LGBTQIA+ Glossary of Terms Emerson’s Intercultural Student Affairs compiled a list of words used in the LGBTQIA+ community. The information was compiled from multiple resources. No glossary will encompass the complete range of identities and terms that are used within LGBTQIA+ communities. Over time, language and terminology may shift. Pay Read more…

By Anders Croft, 4 yearsJune 15, 2021 ago
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