College student is rising comedy star Jun 14, 2008
Dan, a 2004 Hingham High graduate, is completing a bachelor of fine arts degree in acting at Emerson College where he heads up the comedy troupe Chocolate Cake City. Rooftop Comedy Competition included submittals from thousands of students representing 32 colleges and universities nationwide. (Hingham Journal, MA)
NAHS Class of 2008 graduate list Jun 14, 2008
Lauren Thompson Emerson College. Kayly Tillman UMASS - Amherst. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
With departure of program director, change is in the air at WBCN Jun 13, 2008
Balboni, along with Rick Poccio, Peruzzi's longtime producer, has organized the June 20 event, which will feature DJ Ricky P and a live performance by Stevie B. The money raised will fund a scholarship for a high school graduate pursuing a degree in either communications or the performing arts at Emerson College. This follows the establishment of the Vinnie Peruzzi foundation at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. (Boston Globe)
MICHELLE JOHNSON: After four years of domesticity, the sky didn't fall in Mass. Jun 13, 2008
Michelle Johnson, a former editor for the Boston Globe, is journalist-in-residence at Emerson College in Boston. She wrote this for the Duluth News Tribune in Minnesota. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Explainer: Purple Water Cannonsclick to play audio Jun 13, 2008
" Perhaps the most famous use of colored-water cannons showed how badly the tactic can backfire. In September 1989, a group of anti-apartheid protesters marching on the Parliament in Cape Town, South Africa, were met with orders to disperse, and then soaked with a dark purple spray. But in the ensuing chaos, one of the marchers wrested control of the water cannon and redirected it toward the local headquarters of the ruling National Party. The headquarters, along with the historic (and... (Slate)
Duggan: My second act: A new life in theater Jun 5, 2008
Two years ago, I decided to go to grad school at Emerson College to study theater education ... I survived the GRE entrance exams, and Emerson College accepted me as a student ... By the way, he is married to the same Ruth who had talked me into going to Emerson College in the first place. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Natalia: Summer schedule, programs coming up Jun 5, 2008
Dan comes to us from Emerson College and their student TV station. And we wish San Carroll well. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Meade joins top Boston PR agency Jun 3, 2008
In fact, Blue Cross-Blue Shield is a client of Rasky Baerlein, and both men serve on the board of Emerson College, Meade as chairman and Rasky as vice chairman. They also worked together to defeat a 2000 ballot initiative that would have guaranteed universal health insurance. (Boston Globe)
Tim Ball of Duke University & Dan Perrault of Emerson College Win RooftopComedy's 1st Annual National College Comedy Competition Jun 3, 2008
Tim Ball of Duke University & Dan Perrault of Emerson College Win RooftopComedy's 1st Annual National College Comedy Competition: Financial News - Yahoo ... Tim Ball of Duke University & Dan Perrault of Emerson College Win RooftopComedy's 1st Annual National College Comedy CompetitionMonday June 2, 3:49 pm ET ... SAN FRANCISCO, June 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Tim Ball of Duke University and Dan Perrault of Emerson College are the winners of RooftopComedy's 1st Annual National College Comedy Competition,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Consultant Goldman to receive Distinguished Alumnus Award May 30, 2008
A lecturer at Tufts University for nearly a decade, Goldman has also been the recipient of four Best of Boston awards and has been a guest lecturer on media, politics and the law at Harvard, MIT, Boston College, Brandeis University, Emerson College, Suffolk University and Boston University. Comments Thank you for the abuse report. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Maxiell has been a valuable energy source May 29, 2008
"No. 1, he's a player who is a high-, high-, high-energy-type player," said Pistons coach Flip Saunders during yesterday morning's shootaround at Emerson College prior to Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals. "He's brought to the team what he's brought all year long and since he's been here," said teammate Tayshaun Prince. (Boston Globe)
Celtics' Tony Allen hurt in pickup game May 29, 2008
On the flip side, the Pistons believe it's been too cold at TD Banknorth Garden - which no longer has ice under the floor - and because of that have held shootarounds at Emerson College. Detroit forward Rasheed Wallace wore tights under his shorts in Game 1 because he thought it was cold. (Boston Globe)
Emerson College Information May 28, 2008
Emerson College is a college that gives people interested in the communicative arts the chance to make a difference in their chosen fields of study. There are many colleges and universities in the United States, but Emerson College, a private college in Boston Massachusetts, stands out from amongst them ... Emerson College was founded in 1880 by Charles Wesley Emerson. (Suite101.com)
All Sedona's a stage at intensive acting camp May 26, 2008
It's these types of personal relationships that developed the institute into one of the premier destinations for faculty from NYU, Yale, Shakespeare ny, American Conservatory Theater, the Juilliard School, Boston University, Emerson College and others ... Sarah Hickler, a professor at Emerson College who will teach movement at the institute, is thrilled to be returning to Sedona to teach in a setting as dramatic as the Bard of Avon himself. (AZCentral -- News)
Thoughts of wreck, friends never go away May 24, 2008
She is currently living with her husband in Boston teaching English as a second language and attending graduate school at Emerson College. Write a Comment. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Celtics wait for Allens shooting prowess to return May 23, 2008
You can never think that he s going to keep missing, he said before Detroit practiced at Emerson College s downtown gym on Wednesday. If you start leaving him open, he can get hot. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Beware the danger game May 22, 2008
"The Pistons, who practiced yesterday at Emerson College, agreed with Rivers - they'll be better in Game 2."We turned the ball over too much. We beat ourselves," said coach Flip Saunders. "We came off a playoff low of three turnovers and have seven turnovers in the third quarter. (Boston Globe)
Campus Calendar May 21, 2008
Emerson College, Cutler Majestic Theatre, 219 Tremont St., Boston. Memorial Day Family-friendly Memorial Day Concert Daniel Goodman will perform Francis Poulenc's "The History of Babar" (as in, Babar the Elephant), a piece that features musical renditions of elephants scampering through the forest, driving cars, and dancing at weddings. (Boston Globe)
Scaling heights, together May 18, 2008
Douglas Whynott, director of the MFA writing program at Emerson College, is most recently the author of "A Country Practice: Scenes From the Veterinary Life.". Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
'Indiana Jones' soundtrack premieres at Pops May 18, 2008
LOCAL WINNERS: Congratulations to director Eric Tollar and the production team of Rosalind Fraser, Corinne Mesa, Brad Allen Wilde, Drew Cooksen, and Jacob Frank, students from Emerson College whose short film "The Street Crusade" won the social justice category at the national Campus MovieFest competition. The short is about what it takes to get out of gang life. (Boston Globe)
Apple Nation: Mac Fans, Red Sox Open Boston Store May 18, 2008
Emerson College student and former Apple store employee. "I like waiting in line. I waited for Harry Potter. Made a mint of the seventh one." -- James Shapiro, Newton, MA.. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Watch the cameras roll May 16, 2008
The Emerson College graduate came up with the script in 2000 while was working for Warner Brothers Entertainment Inc.. He had already written two scripts, but thought Heartbreaker could be a more commercial success. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Durben is Rookie of the Year May 15, 2008
Greaney scores at Emerson Junior midfielder Joe Greaney of Medfield, a graduate of Xaverian High, was the leading scorer for the Emerson College men's lacrosse team this spring, with 15 goals and 8 assists. Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Keynotes for May 15 May 15, 2008
Other directors are HHS senior Sam Boutin, Amy Plackowski, Jenn Finn, and HHS graduate and Emerson College senior Amanda Ventura. Tickets are $7 at the door. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Hurry up, grow up May 11, 2008
Kids explore "medicine" rather than "health careers" and "law" instead of "public safety." The cost to parents is between $4,000 and $7,000 for a summer, depending on the length of the internship and whether the teen lives at home or in the dormitories at Emerson College. Though Career Explorations' internships resemble those of career academies, the rhetoric does not. (Boston Globe)
Opinion: Hillary: It's time for a gracious exit May 9, 2008
Jerry Lanson, who voted for Obama, teaches journalism at Emerson College. Get Monitor stories by e-mail. (Christian Science Monitor)
New program started for young artists May 9, 2008
Kim Miller, the morning program instructor, holds a degree in child development, a teaching certificate in Waldorf/Steiner education from Emerson College in Britain and a post-graduate degree in experiential and creative arts therapy earned in Melbourne, Australia. The afternoon program is lead by Lindsey Heddleston. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Antonelli appointed as director of ed for Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts May 6, 2008
Previously, Antonelli served as assistant dean for student development and director of student activities at Wheelock; and as assistant director of academic advising at Emerson College. Antonelli earned a master of education degree from Harvard University Graduate School of Education and a bachelor of arts degree from Simmons College. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Honoring a late legend of the Boston airwaves May 2, 2008
The former Hingham resident is also being honored with a scholarship established in his name at Emerson College ... Contributions should be marked "Jess Cain scholarship" and may be sent to Emerson College, attention Bob Ashton, 120 Boylston St., Boston MA 02116. (Boston Globe)
Students produce their own tribute to late hall monitor and mentor May 2, 2008
Having taught theatre at Emerson College for six years, November s tribute, arranged by Melrose Public Schools Fine Arts Director Joe Messina, featured Corona s former students who are now working professionals and others he d directed in musicals throughout New England. Melrose High senior Samantha Upton ushered the event. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Lisa Neustadt, ex-teacher, professional singer; at 79 Apr 21, 2008
She graduated from Emerson College in the early 1950s and became a teacher in 1965 after she spent time raising her two kids. She worked as a teacher at the Underwood School in Newton for 25 years before retiring in 1996. (Boston Globe)
Tom McCarthy brings new film to BC Apr 20, 2008
The evening will showcase shorts produced by students from Boston College, Boston University, Bridgewater State College, Emerson College, MIT, Northeastern University, and Tufts University. Winners from the Boston final will go on to compete at the national "championship." Details plus last year's winning shorts are at. (Boston Globe)
Local teen hosting his last Concert for a Cure Apr 19, 2008
A longtime fan of musical theater and singing, Bear recently made the decision to attend Emerson College in Boston as an acting major. The student is excited about the opportunity to begin his musical career. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Leno to perform at MCC 'Celebrity Forum' Apr 18, 2008
Raised in Andover and a graduate of Emerson College, Leno first appeared on The Tonight Show early in his career. He was a guest host for five years before being named Johnny Carson s replacement in 1992. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Playing around for nearly three decades Apr 16, 2008
She took evening classes in theater at Emerson College. When she moved to Harwich she joined the Players. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Sharing his experience Apr 15, 2008
In addition to lecturing at Curry College, he has taught at Simmons College, Emerson College and Boston University. Harding also runs private advertising and management training and consulting services with such notable clients as A.T. & T., Bell Systems, Fidelity Investments, IBM, Miller Brewing, and Kraft/General Foods to list a few. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Oliver receives GNAC baseball honors Apr 15, 2008
St. Joseph s went 4-0 in a conference weekend versus Emerson College and Daniel Webster College. Oliver batted. (Courier Publications, ME)
T to educate riders on harassment Apr 13, 2008
"When it gets crowded, I like my personal space," said Liu, a 27-year-old Emerson College student. "I'll back off if people get too close.". (Boston Globe)
Social justice: One family’s contribution Apr 13, 2008
It s a radical movement devoted to social justice, said Hillary, who moved back to Winona in January after receiving a degree in drama from Emerson College in Boston. She almost immediately picked up Wednesdays at the Dan Corcoran House, where she mostly provides hospitality, cleaning and childcare. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Comfort at your company: Allsteel manager helps make sure company plays a key supporting role in businesses Apr 8, 2008
Dunlop, who has a Bachelor of Science degree in interior design from Miami University of Ohio and a master s degree in interior marketing communications from Emerson College in Boston, will be in Iowa this week. He is scheduled to lead a workshop, The Changing Nature of Work: What s Driving What s Happening, Thursday, April 10, at the Iowa chapter s annual conference of the American Institute of Architects at Iowa State University in Ames. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Emerson lands a role in Hollywood Apr 6, 2008
But Emerson College, building on a two-decade presence on the left coast, is setting down roots in the entertainment capital. The Boston college, already known as a Hollywood pipeline, has landed property for a permanent center on Sunset Boulevard for its successful Los Angeles program. (Boston Globe)
AURORA MAN INVOLVED IN REEF ARTISAN PROJECT Apr 6, 2008
Maciejewski, currently studying visual media arts and creative writing at Emerson College in Boston, became involved in the project through Brad Wilcox, a Western New Yorker with a strong background in marine issues. "[Brad Wilcox] felt really strongly about showing positive and successful examples of marine protected areas (MPAs) and also tying it in with the local culture," said Maciejewski. (East Aurora Advertiser, NY)
Avid Technology aims to stay dominant in video editing Apr 4, 2008
But Methot, associate professor of visual and media arts at Emerson College in Boston, hasn't touched Media Composer in years, and neither do the students in his classes. He teaches video editing with Final Cut Pro, a program created by Apple Inc. that's become a major rival to Media Composer. (Boston Globe)
Got a skill? Share it. Apr 3, 2008
"It's an opportunity to share knowledge without teachers and grades and institutions," said Maryann Colella, a 21-year-old Emerson College theater major who is teaching a workshop called "Mask Making and Cardboard Sculpture." Volunteer instructors may not be experienced teachers, "but that doesn't mean they can't share the skills they have.". It's a New Age concept that relies on an age-old practice - bartering - and on the millennium-old concept that community elders teach needed skills to the... (Boston Globe)
18 years ago due to cancer Apr 3, 2008
After the Navy, Mehrman graduated from Emerson College and began his broadcast career during a time when smoking was allowed in offices. His smoking habit increased to two packs a day. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Allston Skirt to close its doors after nine years Apr 2, 2008
Virtual work, real world, an agency that supports Internet art, has put together "Mixed Realities," an exhibition that exists in three worlds - in the virtual ones of the role-playing Internet game Second Life and the website, and in the Huret & Spector Gallery at Emerson College ... At: Huret & Spector Gallery, Emerson College, 10 Boylston Place, through April 15. (Boston Globe)
Their words against ours Mar 31, 2008
CAMBRIDGE - Max Kessler stands in front of a packed crowd that cheers rambunctiously as he "slams" about his contempt for indie rock: "I am the only heavy metal fan at Emerson College, and I think that not only speaks poorly of Emerson's student body but of the artistic integrity of my entire generation." His voice booms with pride for heavy metal music as he extends an invitation to the audience: "Come thrash with me!" ... Three are from New England schools: Emerson College, Hampshire College,... (Boston Globe)
Allston shooting death unnerves residents Mar 30, 2008
Angela Conant, an Emerson College graduate student, said she called 911 after hearing the shots and a woman screaming for help. She said the woman appeared to be a passerby who did not know the victim. (Boston Globe)
Launching a new generation Mar 30, 2008
The first-time writer-director and 1999 Emerson College graduate said he's thankful for movies like "Brokeback Mountain," which proved that films with homosexual content can appeal to the mainstream - and clean up at the box office, too. He cited "Milk," Gus Van Sant's forthcoming biopic about Harvey Milk, starring Sean Penn, as further evidence that America has widely accepted gay-themed cinema. (Boston Globe)
Sinan nel draws on Iraq headlines, his own background in a new play Mar 28, 2008
"I grew up in Turkey and it was always in the background, that philosophy of love and tolerance, and so it was really a part of me," nel says, smiling gently while sitting with a cup of tea in a small conference room at the Calderwood Pavilion between rehearsals, taking a break from grading papers for a playwriting class he teaches at Emerson College. "It's such a different aspect of Islam than what we see in the media today about what's going on in the Middle East," he adds. (Boston Globe)
Harjula enjoys coaching, playing on the diamond Mar 27, 2008
They will compete at the Division III level in the Great Northeast Atlantic Conference against the likes of Emerson College, Suffolk University and St. Joseph s College of Maine. Harjula was also a four-year player at Eastern Nazarene College and held the school record for most games played and consecutive games played at the time of his graduation in 2006. (Courier Publications, ME)
Some at BC seek to uninvite Mukasey from commencement Mar 23, 2008
Participating Massachusetts schools include Becker College, Emerson College, Merrimack College, Northeastern University, Suffolk University, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Thin-envelope season: It might not ease the sting, but if you weren't accepted at MIT this month, you are assuredly not alone. (Boston Globe)
Anne and Emmett Mar 22, 2008
The play has its first U.S. reading at Emerson College in Boston on April 10, during Holocaust Remembrance Month and shortly after the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King ... The play has its first U.S. reading at Emerson College in Boston on April 10, during Holocaust Remembrance Month and shortly after the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King. (Townhall.com)
Doing the write thing Mar 21, 2008
Legendary actress and choreographer Marge Champion (inset) regaled students in Ken Cheeseman's acting class at Emerson College yesterday about Hollywood's golden era and the need to be great performers. The 88-year-old Champion and the late Gower Champion were the successors to dance greats Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. (Boston Globe)
Protesters mark war anniversary Mar 20, 2008
Joanna Vogel, 18, an Emerson College student, said that people gathering in spite of the cold rain gave the event deeper meaning. Many of those present said that getting out of Iraq will not be simple. (Boston Globe)
Large events may become uncommon at city's beloved park Mar 20, 2008
Margaret Ann Ing, associate vice president at Emerson College, said the school's seasonal caf at Boston Common loses about $35,000 a year. She said the caf will reopen soon with an expanded menu and what officials hope will be a more inviting design. (Boston Globe)
Full Story » Mar 20, 2008
In addition to sending applications to Ohio State University, Emerson College and Loyola University, she's one of the 23,238 students who vied for a spot in CU-Boulder's freshman class. CU-Boulder is among thousands of colleges and universities across the country seeing a tremendous upswing in freshman applications. (Boulder Colorado Daily, CO)
Irish Film Series at Boston College Mar 16, 2008
The director, Jeremy Kasten, is an alum of Emerson College. It's at 7:30 p.m. at the Brattle. (Boston Globe)
College comedians are raising the Rooftop Mar 15, 2008
-March 21 Emerson College. -March 21 Skidmore College. (USA Today -- Life)
A short and a dream Hoboken resident ready for his big break with 'Bed Head' Mar 6, 2008
Fisher's co-writer/producer Billy Mulligan, who met Fisher while attending Boston's Emerson College, came to the director with the idea for the short after being startled by seeing a man power hosing a roof in his Brooklyn neighborhood (where the short was filmed) ... Directing his own public access show at age 12 and nominated for best director in Emerson College Director's Workshop, Fisher's passion is make his dream come true - he wants to make a feature-length film called Life Among the... (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
Outstanding Review for Richard and Mica Hadar Scholar Andrew Greer Mar 5, 2008
According to David Ng of the Los Angeles Times "The Brig" is a production that "you may find yourselves still talking about it for days afterwards." David NG calls Andrew Greer "one of the cast's standouts." Andrew Greer graduated from Emerson College and will be touring with the show this summer in Europe. Richard Hadar stated, "I and the entire staff of the Richard and Mica Hadar Foundation are very proud of the accomplishments of Andrew Greer. It is the goal of our foundation not only to... (PR Newswire)
Around Town March 5 -- Take another shot at Marshfield trivia Mar 5, 2008
He continues to be on the dean's list in his fourth and final year at Emerson College. NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY DEAN S LIST. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
MD to fight stress in Second Life Mar 3, 2008
An in-world artist and Emerson College associate professor, John Craig Freeman, (http://) recalls speaking at a Museum of Science lecture about Second Life. The conference, attended by many Second Life users, seemed to have all the chaos of an in-world event. (Boston Globe)
RooftopComedy Launches 1st Annual National College Comedy Competition Feb 23, 2008
February 15 - Harvard University * February 19 - Xavier University * February 19 - University of Arkansas * February 21 - Columbia College * February 21 - Duke * February 25 - Ohio State University * February 26 - Boston College * February 27 - UC Berkeley * February 28 - Northwestern University * March 1 - University of Minnesota * March 3 - George Washington University * March 4 - Indiana University * March 4 - Brown University * March 5 - University of North Carolina * March 6 - Columbia... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Dance troupe is game for some heavy lifting Feb 22, 2008
"Ideally, we're a mix of theater, dance, and rock music," says de la Reza on the phone from her studio before heading to Boston for a residency at Emerson College. "In our company's 14-year evolution we've leaned toward what we like to call an image narrative. We have 20 versions of a script for a work that has no words, but the music's lyrics help lead the story for the dancers.". (Boston Globe)