Annual Giving
Learn.
At Emerson, students’ learning isn’t limited to the classroom. Whether they are in a lecture hall, in a lab, or out in the field, our students are constantly honing their craft, developing critical thinking skills, and increasing their understanding of the world around them.
Create.
Creativity is continuously cultivated in our students. From the studio to the stage to the student center, Emersonians are asked to work together to develop new ideas. Students demonstrate their passion for creativity through their involvement in a dozen print publications; countless film, television, and theater productions; and over 80 student organizations.
Lead.
Emerson fosters leadership through many channels. Our students find their voices through group work, athletics, and participation in student organizations. Strength in leadership is a skill that Emersonians carry into their professional lives.
Emerson.
Emerson College strives to create a community in which every student, like those below, has the resources and support to learn, create, and lead together. Gifts to the Emerson College Annual Fund support this effort by funding special student projects, extracurricular activities, scholarships, and other critical programs. With the support of generous alumni and parents, these Emerson traditions of learning, creating, and leading will continue.
Undergraduate and Graduate Student Profiles
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Jessica Joseph '13
Mission Statement: A young professional & entrepreneur with a passion for jewelry making.
Hometown: Staten Island, NY
Major: Marketing Communication '13, Minor in Entrepreneurial Studies
Lifetime Ambition: To become a serial entrepreneur and start at least 5 successful businesses in my lifetime.
Favorite part of my day: Running around like a busybody on campus as the Leader of Diversity & the President of EBONI.
Emerson: Has taught me the value of networking and how to be a go-getter.
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Sarah Michelle Stein '16
Mission Statement: A hopeful SNL host who adores the Beatles, food, social media, and all things marketing and communications.
Hometown: Livingston, NJ
Major: Marketing Communication '16
Proudest Accomplishment: Holding a position in EmComm, PRSSA, and joining AEPhi all during my first semester freshman year.
Favorite part of my day: Watching the Office at midnight with my roommate.
Emerson: Has helped make my dreams become realities.
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Regina Lutskiy '13
Mission Statement: An avid runner interested in Broadway, music, the NHL, the NBA, and a career in higher education.
Hometown: Vitebsk, Belarus
Major: Marketing Communication '13, Minor in Business & Entrepreneurial Studies
Lifetime Ambition: I want to make a difference in someone's life when they least expect it.
Proudest Accomplishment: It is a tie between planning the undergraduate orientation program for Fall 2012 & running the Boston Marathon, 2011.
Emerson: Has taught me to just be myself and let no one and nothing get in the way of that.
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Whitney Lew James
Mission Statement: A film and book lover interested in cooking, working out, and enjoying everything my new home has to offer.
Hometown: Santa Clarita, CA
Major: Marketing Communication '13, Minor in Entrepreneurial Studies
Lifetime Ambition: To earn a doctorate, become an English professor, and publish books on literary theory or criticism.
Proudest Accomplishment: Using a first edition rare book in the Houghton Harvard Library for my research assistant position.
Emerson: Has opened me up to new experiences and new people; I can't think of a better community for students.
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Ashley McPhee
Mission Statement: To be always conscious of how my actions affect our global community; to live honestly and with empathy.
Hometown: Boulder, CO
Major: MA of Arts in Publishing & Writing '14
Lifetime Ambition: To make a living off traveling and reading, and to write a novel that changes the way people understand themselves and others.
Proudest Accomplishment: Organized 2 leadership camps for over 180 Paraguayan youth as a Peace Corps Volunteer.
Emerson: Will definitively change the course of my life by opening doors that would be closed otherwise.
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Mohamed Oualid Abraz
Mission Statement: A Fulbright Scholar and Marketing Communications enthusiast with a sharp business mind, a sense of creativity, and strong leadership skills.
Home Country: Algeria
Major: Integrated Marketing Communications Graduate Student '13
Lifetime Ambition: To become CMO for a multinational Oil & Gas company with enough free time to sail and enjoy the company of my future husky dog.
Favorite part of my day: Working out at the Emerson Fitness Center and running by the Charles River to enjoy the beautiful sunset.
Emerson: Has taught me to always work hard, be creative, and to enjoy group projects.
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Bonnie Abramsky
Mission Statement: A drama teacher with a passion for the arts, who loves to cook, do yoga, and play with puppies.
Hometown: Toronto, Canada
Major: MA in Theatre Education '13
Lifetime Ambition: To teach teenagers that nothing in life prepares you for what is on stage, but the stage prepares you for everything in life.
Proudest Accomplishment: Moving to Boston on my own last year.
Emerson: Has taught me that you can always learn more — you just have to be open to it.
What is the Annual Fund?
The Annual Fund raises money for the College’s areas of greatest need. Gifts to the Annual Fund provide vital support for academic programs, scholarships, and financial aid for current students.
Why should I give?
Gifts support programs and scholarships which help Emerson to enroll talented students who could not otherwise afford an Emerson education. Your support also helps to increase diversity on campus, retain world-class faculty, fund special student opportunities, and maintain superb resources.
Can I direct my gift to a specific area?
Yes! Where your gift goes is entirely up to you. Give to support the organization or department that had the most impact on you or your student or give to the Annual Fund to help support Emerson's immediate needs.
What if I can only give a small amount?
EVERY GIFT HAS AN IMPACT! Any gift, no matter the size, makes a difference in the lives of Emerson students.
How can I make a gift?
Give online using the link below or call 617-824-8542 to make a gift over the phone.
When should I give?
Emerson's fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30 each year. Give when it's most convenient for you, but make sure you make your gift before June 30 to be counted in our 2013 campaign!
