News and Events for Parents

Events and Programs for Families

	Orientation Fall 2009 Undergraduate Orientation takes place September 6-13, and Undergraduate Parent Orientation will be held September 7, 2009. Fall 2009 Graduate Orientation will be held September 10-11, 2009.
	Homecoming/Athletics The 2nd Annual Emerson College Homecoming will be held September 26, 2009. Come and cheer for the Emerson Lions throughout the year! Check out the Athletics website for the latest sports schedules.
	Family Weekend Held every fall, Family Weekend is an opportunity for Emerson parents and families to visit campus and participate in a variety of events and activities. This year, our 48th Annual Family Weekend will be on October 23-25, 2009. The first Parents Leadership Council meeting will be held on Saturday, October 24; families looking to learn more as well as active members are invited to attend!
	PLC President's Weekend Each spring, members of the Parents Leadership Council gather in Boston for a full weekend of social and strategic planning events. Connecting with each other, with senior administrators, and with students impacted by the PLC's work are all on the agenda. For more information, e-mail Kate Wheeler, katherine_wheeler@emerson.edu
	Commencement This year's undergraduate and graduate commencement exercises will be held on Monday, May 17, 2010.
	Emerson Stage The producing organization of Emerson's Department of Performance Arts, Emerson Stage's 2009-2010 season features eight full stage productions.
	Summer Send-Off Parties Held in select cities throughout the summer, these New Student Receptions are a great way for new students and parents to socialize and learn more about Emerson and life on campus in Boston. These receptions are held in the homes of Emerson alumni and/or parents who volunteer to act as hosts.

Campus News

	From E2U Our monthly newsletter for Emerson parents.
	Emerson News The latest news stories about Emerson and its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. News is also available through Emerson Today, a monthly online compilation of campus news and feature stories.
	Campus Event Calendar Searchable listings of all department and student sponsored events.
	Hometown News Announcements Has your son or daughter been named to the college's Dean's List? Won an award? Share the information with your community through our Hometown News program.