We hope you'll join us for one or more of our upcoming programs. You can also watch recordings of our past events on YouTube and — for professional development and career topics — in Emerge.

Events

Emerge Lunch & Learn: How to Answer the Most Common Job Interview Questions

February 27, 2025, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST

Join us for this interactive workshop led by Joel Schwartzberg ’90 to learn how to answer six of the most common interview questions in ways that make the best impression and increase your chances of getting the job you want.

Cost

Free

Emerson College Boca Brunch

March 2, 2025, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. EST

Gather for food, drinks, and to hear the latest from Emerson. You will have the opportunity to catch up with friends and fellow Emersonians and to hear from Lynn Conners, coordinator of the Emerson College Robbins Speech Language and Hearing Center.

Cost

Free

Emerson @ SXSW

March 8, 2025, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST

At Emerson @ SXSW, you'll have the chance to connect with alumni, students, faculty, industry leaders and like-minded individuals who are passionate about pushing boundaries in the fields of communications and the arts.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to network, learn, and have a blast with fellow Emersonians and conference attendees.

Check out the Emersonians involved in SXSW screenings and programs!

Cost

Free

Emerge Lunch & Learn: Lessons from a Career Coach

March 12, 2025, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EDT

Join Samantha Glatzer '92, a former recruiter, for this presentation where you will learn:

  • How to expand your network
  • New strategies to find the hidden job market
  • How to update your LinkedIn and resume so you can leverage your experience and achieve your goals
  • Why informational interviews are so important, and how to make them happen, and
  • The importance of having a brand story so you can stand out in the hiring process

Cost

Free

Emerson@AWP

March 27, 2025, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. PDT

Join us in Los Angeles during this year's Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP) Conference!

You'll have the chance to engage with fellow alumni and faculty members attending the conference over drinks and bites at this official AWP reception.

Please note that this event is open to conference attendees only.

Cost

Free

Emerge Lunch & Learn: Negotiation 101

April 10, 2025, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EDT

Negotiation is a critical skill in today’s job market, yet many job seekers hesitate to advocate for themselves. In this interactive workshop, you'll learn essential negotiation strategies, from researching salary benchmarks to confidently handling counteroffers. This event will empower you with the skills to negotiate with confidence and maximize your earning potential.

Emerge Lunch & Learn: Negotiation 101

April 10, 2025, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EDT

Negotiation is a critical skill in today’s job market, yet many job seekers hesitate to advocate for themselves. In this interactive workshop, you'll learn essential negotiation strategies, from researching salary benchmarks to confidently handling counteroffers. This event will empower you with the skills to negotiate with confidence and maximize your earning potential.

Cost

Free

Alumni Weekend 2025 logo

Alumni Weekend 2025: September 26–28!

Alumni Weekend is making the move from spring to the fall! Join us on campus while classes are in-session to relive your own student days and create new memories with friends and classmates. Full details and schedule, including information on our Alumni Achievement Awards, will be posted in the coming months. We look forward to welcoming you back in fall 2025!

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