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It is important that you update your emergency contact information within the RAVE Emergency System. You may also register alternative email addresses and phone numbers, including those of family members.
For the latest information regarding the coronavirus, and updated FAQs, check out our dedicated COVID-19 web page.
The Learning Commons DiscoveryLab will be hosting an online event “DIY Masks For Yourself and Others” following the CDC’s guidelines and Boston Mayor Marty Walsh’s recommendations. We will walk you step by step through making a "No Sew" mask from available materials. We'll also provide information on options for learning to sew more sophisticated masks, and ways you can even become a contributor to organized mask drives.
Three different times available - pick the one that fits your schedule:
Tuesday, April 7th at 1:00-1:30pm
Wednesday, April 8th at 12:00-12:30pm and 7:00-7:30pm
Thursday, April 9th at 1:00-1:30pm
The final session will be recorded.
Resources:
Dial-In Information
Zoom meeting information:
Link: https://zoom.us/j/708615791?pwd=cEZiRVgvRTZVbFMzTEltejhnYXdvZz09
Meeting ID: 708 615 791
Password: EC1234
EXCERPTS FROM POPE FRANCIS’ HOMILY
ROME, MARCH 27, 2020
You ask us not be afraid, yet our faith is weak and we are fearful.
But you, Lord, will not leave us at the mercy of the storm. (Mark 4:35-41)
When evening had come….
For weeks now, it has been evening.
Like the disciples in the Gospel, we were caught off guard by an unexpected turbulent storm.
We have realized that we are on the same boat, all of us fragile and disoriented,
but at the same time, important and needed, all of us called to row together.
On this boat…are all of us.
We too, have realized…that only together can we do this!
In this storm, the façade of those stereotypes with which we can camouflage our egos, has fallen away,
uncovering once more that blessed, common belonging, of which we cannot be deprived: our belonging as brothers and sisters.
God invites us to reawaken and put into practice that solidarity and hope capable of giving strength and meaning to these hours,
when everything seems to be floundering.
God calls us to reawaken and revive our Easter faith.
We have a hope: by His Cross we have been healed and embraced, so that nothing and no one can separate us from His redeeming love.
In the midst of isolation, when we are suffering from a lack of tenderness and chances to meet, and we experience the loss of so many things, let us once again listen to the proclamation that saves us: He is Risen and is living by our side. Let us allow hope to be rekindled.
Embrace hope and let it strengthen and sustain all measures and all possible avenues for helping us to protect ourselves and others.
Embracing the Lord in order to embrace hope:
That is the strength of faith, which frees us from all fear and gives us hope.
CLOSING BLESSING
Dear brothers and sisters,
I entrust all of you to the Lord, through the intercession of Mary, Health of the People and Star of the Stormy Sea.
From this colonnade that embraces the whole world, may God’s blessing come down upon us as a consoling embrace.
Lord, may you bless the world, give health to our bodies and comfort our hearts.
You ask us not to be afraid, yet our faith is weak, and we are fearful.
But you, Lord, will not leave us at the mercy of the storm.
Tell us again: “Do not be afraid.” (Mt. 28.5)
(original text: Italian)
Good afternoon,
We hope everyone is healthy and safe. As you know, applications for COF cross-registration will begin this Monday, April 6th starting at 8:30 a.m. Students should consult with their advisor regarding their cross-registration plans prior to submitting an application.
To view Summer and Fall 2020 Course Offerings and submit an application, log into the COF Cross-Registration site: https://crossregistration.colleges-fenway.org/.
Attached to this email, you will find instructions and a video on how to cross-register. Please contact the Office of the Registrar at regmail@emmanuel.edu or (617) 735-9960 for questions.
Cross Registration Timeline and Process Information:
Instructions: COF Student Documentation_Xreg2019.pdf
Video Instructions: Cross Registration Application Tutorial - Copy.MP4
Visual Process Flow of Application and Steps: Fall 2020 COF Reg Process Flow.JPG
Good afternoon,
As a reminder, Summer and Fall 2020 Web registration for the Spring 2020 semester opens on March 30th. Your assigned Web Registration time and any holds that may restrict your ability to register, will appear on the home page of EC Online Services. Registration dates are assigned based on your current, not future, class standing. View your class standing on your Progress screen on Student Planning.
The following credit totals determine your class standing:
Freshman 0-31 credits earned
Sophomore 32-63 credits earned
Junior 64-95 credits earned (expected May 2021
graduates)
Senior 96 + credits earned
Registration via Student Planning
Registration will take place via Student Planning. Web registration will remain open through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, April 12th. Since many students add and drop during this time, we encourage you to check back periodically to see if a space has become available in closed courses. Online registration will reopen for declared students on April 27th. Any changes to your Fall 2020 schedule between April 13th and April 27th will require an emailed request from your Emmanuel College email address. Undeclared students will be able to make changes to their schedule from April 13th up until the last day to add or drop a course with advisor approval.
Registration Resources:
Advisor Approval: All students are encouraged to work closely with advisors regarding any registration or schedule changes. Advisor approval is not required to register for upcoming courses via Student Planning. New and undeclared students who seek changes to their schedule after the web registration period closes will need the approval of their academic advisor. Approvals may be emailed to regmail@emmanuel.edu.
Pass/Fail or Course Audit declarations or Course Withdrawals for all students require the written approval of your advisor. Please email your request and advisor approval to regmail@emmanuel.edu.
Lecture and Lab Registration Reminder
As a reminder, students must register for a course that carries both a lecture and a lab, (for example, BIOL*1101 and BIOL*L1101), you must register for both the lab and lecture at the same time. The only way to do this is to plan both courses on your schedule and click the register now button on the top right of the screen. You cannot register via the add/drop button on the left side of the schedule.
General Requirement (Domains of Knowledge) Search Feature: Student Planning allows you the ability to search for courses that fulfill your General Requirements either through your My Progress page or the Course Catalog tab. For instructions and screen shots, please see the attached document.
The Waitlist Option for Web Registration:
Placing yourself on a waitlist provides us with valuable information about the demand for specific courses. In some cases, additional sections may be offered to meet the need.
NOTE: At this time, the college does not maintain the waitlists for individual classes. You will not be automatically registered for the course if a space becomes available. You should choose another course that will satisfy your requirement.
COF Cross Registration
We will send additional process and application tutorials on how to apply for COF cross registration next week. At this time, not all COF course offerings are populating into the COF Course Search Directory. We will send an update when they are all available.
Summer and Fall 2020 COF Course Directory and the Online Application may be accessed her: COF Cross Registration.
Application and Process Timeline:
If you have any questions, please contact us at regmail@emmanuel.edu or (617) 735-9960 Monday-Friday 8:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Sincerely,
The Office of the Registrar Staff
Student Planning Search + Register Instructions:
Student Planning Registration Instructions.pub
Student Planning Searching and Planning Courses Instructions.pdf
Dear Members of the Emmanuel College Community,
Last Thursday, I wrote a special message to members the Class of 2020 on the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on their final semester at Emmanuel College. Since then, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has issued a stay-at-home advisory, and we have received updated information on the continued and projected spread of the virus. In view of these developments, we are formally postponing our May 16th Commencement Exercises on the Emmanuel College campus.
I believe it is vital to continue our tradition of honoring graduates as they begin the next exciting chapters of their lives. The Class of 2020, the first class to graduate in the College’s second century, deserves a celebration to mark the culmination of its Emmanuel experience. We will make every effort to hold a special and memorable event at a time informed by public health and safety recommendations.
A number of student services offices will be working with members of the senior class to develop creative ways to acknowledge the special date of May 16th. While an in-person event date cannot be confirmed at this time, those students completing degree requirements this spring will be considered Emmanuel College graduates as of May 16, 2020. This conferral date will be posted on all transcripts.
Once again, I want to express my admiration for the flexibility and grace you are exhibiting in these times. Now and in the weeks to come, may we remain both connected and united as we ask the blessings of Emmanuel, our God with us.
Sister Janet Eisner, SNDdeN
President
Dear Members of the Emmanuel College Community,
Emmanuel is much more than its buildings and Boston location. What makes this College great—what has always made us great—is our people and the relationships among us. Our community is connected less by proximity than by mission, values and genuine care for one another.
This truth has never been more evident than in the past week. As the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic became clear, we saw numerous members of our community—faculty, administrators, and staff members in campus safety, residence life, dining services and other key areas—provide critical support to students and families. Meanwhile, students themselves demonstrated remarkable resilience and good will as their Spring Break brought unimaginable changes. Years from now, we will remember above all this spirit of creativity and selflessness.
In navigating these times, we are keeping utmost in mind the uncertainties confronting students and their families, particularly those with specific needs. While most students have moved out in recent days, the residence halls continue to accommodate students who must continue living on campus. Additionally, the College is providing pro-rated refunds of room and board fees. As always, students and their well-being remain at the center of all we do.
Today we formally resume our spring semester in an online/remote learning context. Thanks to the talents of our faculty and IT staff—and the College’s investments in leading-edge learning technologies in recent years—our students will continue to engage in Emmanuel’s liberal arts and sciences curriculum with richness and rigor.
Virtual Emmanuel is a reality. Our offices, many operating online, remain fully staffed and are actively responding to student needs and conducting the business of the College. What is more, we are looking to the future. In fact, we regard this fluid time as an opportunity to further propel innovation in the ways we teach, learn and collaborate—and to advance our ability to equip students for success in a fast-moving world.
Emmanuel is no stranger to external challenges. Neither the First World War nor the Influenza Pandemic of 1918 could deter the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur from opening the College in 1919. From their vision and perseverance flowed generations of graduates who have elevated causes, organizations and communities around the world.
Across distances, we remain both connected and united. May we all experience the grace and peace of our God with us, Emmanuel.
Sister Janet Eisner, SNDdeN
President
As Emmanuel works to prevent the spread of COVID-19 across our campus, the JYC staff will be taking the following precautions:
Thank you and please stay healthy!
Jean Yawkey Center Staff
To Members of the Emmanuel College Community,
Two days ago, I provided a major update on the College’s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), the centerpiece of which was a move to online-only classes through the end of March. Since then, both the magnitude of the outbreak and the urgency to act have increased.
As a result of fast-moving developments, the College has determined to extend online-only classes through the end of the spring semester.
While this move from face-to-face to remote instruction is unprecedented, I want to emphasize that the College remains operational, and that everything is in place for students to complete Spring 2020 courses and fulfill academic requirements. Our faculty is prepared to offer a high-quality and dynamic experience when online courses commence on Wednesday, March 18th.
This comprehensive list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) addresses a broad range of important and practical matters related to this change. We will continue to update FAQs as more information becomes available. For additional information, please visit our coronavirus information page. Resident students will receive a follow-up e-mail from the Office of Residence Life regarding next steps for a voluntary retrieval of belongings.
All College staff members are working diligently to ensure a successful transition to online instruction and to help community members resolve specific challenges. Please continue to send your questions to our Emergency Preparedness Committee at preparedness@emmanuel.edu and review follow-up communications from various offices on campus.
We are committed to working with students and families to make this transition as smooth as possible. Together we will navigate this uncertain time, demonstrating the agility in the face of external change that has characterized the Emmanuel community for over 100 years.
Sister Janet Eisner, SNDdeN
President
The Emmanuel College Non-Profit Internship & Career Fair has shifted to an online format. Emails will be sent out to the entire student body seeking internships and full-time careers in the Non-Profit sector.
Join us online starting on Thursday, March 19, 2020, at 12 pm - Thursday, March 26th to engage with students via resume submissions.
Click here for more info and to sign up.
Dear Members of the Emmanuel College Community,
The rapid spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is shedding light on the interconnectedness of our world. What seemed a far-off concern three weeks ago is now the focus of significant attention here in the United States. Just late yesterday, Governor Charlie Baker declared a state of emergency in Massachusetts and urged us all to make decisions to mitigate the risk of further outbreak. While the future trajectory of the virus remains uncertain, we do know that social distancing represents the most effective way of protecting personal and public health.
In view of the recommendations of leading health officials, and after a thorough consideration of all contingencies, the College has made the following decisions:
Considering the changing nature of this outbreak, the College’s administration will be monitoring daily the recommendations of city, state and national agencies, and may alter course should circumstances change. Please pay close attention to regular emails and website postings on our page dedicated to coronavirus information. A series of FAQs will be updated frequently.
Given the number of individuals who planned both international and domestic travel over Spring Break, this move to an online-only format allows for the recommended 14-day period of monitoring for symptoms of illness in an off-campus environment.
We recognize that some students may face difficulties in returning home due to extenuating circumstances, while others may need to collect critical items on campus. The Offices of Residence Life and Health Services, in a separate communication to all students, will provide more specific guidance on these issues and outline resources available to help students navigate any uncertainties they may experience in the days ahead. Students who need to remain on campus will also receive instruction remotely and must prepare for limited on-campus activities and interactions.
Additionally:
For regular updates and additional information, please visit our coronavirus information page. Please continue to send your questions to our Emergency Preparedness Committee at preparedness@emmanuel.edu and review follow-up communications from various offices on campus. Our staff is here and ready to assist you.
The College does not take the above actions lightly and recognizes the impact they will have on the daily lives of community members and their families. Our actions are consistent with the recommendations of leading health officials on how to limit the spread of COVID-19. We believe that these precautions are vital at this time to ensuring the success of our students and the health and safety of all.
My sincere gratitude for your flexibility in the face of this complex challenge. In the days to come, may we embrace a spirit of creativity and commitment, and may we all experience the blessings of Emmanuel, our God with us.
Sister Janet Eisner, SNDdeN
President
Dear Members of the Emmanuel College Community,
At Emmanuel, our greatest commitment is to the safety and well-being of all members of our community. As the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak continues to spread, we are fortunate that, in Massachusetts, the risk of contracting the virus remains very low, and we have had no identified cases of the illness on campus.
With the approach of Spring Break, however, it is important that all of us—in particular those planning to travel outside of the United States—remain aware of developments related to COVID-19 and take careful measures to safeguard personal and public health. Please take a few moments to read the guidelines and information below from our Emergency Preparedness Committee.
I wish all of our students and faculty a safe, enriching and joyful break.
Sister Janet Eisner, SNDdeN
President
Spring Break: Know Before You Go
To the Emmanuel College Community:
Emmanuel’s senior administration has continued to monitor the recommendations coming out of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the State Department, and the Boston Public Health Commission as it relates to the novel coronavirus or COVID-19. Based on the latest developments and risk assessment, the following are updates since the college-wide communication sent on February 27th.
To the Emmanuel College Community:
The College’s senior administration has been closely monitoring updates on the rapidly changing novel coronavirus outbreak worldwide. Cases of this respiratory disease, first identified in China, are being diagnosed in increasing numbers in other countries, mostly notably in South Korea, Italy and Japan. As students, faculty and staff are preparing for travel during the College’s upcoming spring break, we are tracking daily the recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the State Department, and the Boston Public Health Commission. To that end, it is possible in the coming days that changes will need to be made to plans for college-sponsored travel programs, particularly ones with overseas itineraries. The College is also working closely with study abroad partners to monitor the safety of students currently studying internationally.
While the risk for residents of Boston is currently very low, with only one confirmed case of novel coronavirus in Massachusetts, the College encourages vigilance in terms of protecting your health, particularly for those who have traveled to an affected area recently. It is important for all members of the community to:
Any member of the Emmanuel community who has traveled from China or an international location where there is substantial, sustained transmission of coronavirus within the past 14 days and is experiencing symptoms such as those described above should immediately contact the Director of Health Services Lauren Davis at davisla@emmanuel.edu.
The offices of Student Affairs and Human Resources will be reaching out to all students, faculty and staff to gather information on upcoming non-college sponsored travel plans. Following spring break, new protocols may be in place, depending on the latest developments and recommendations of national and local agencies.
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Propelled by a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, students and faculty in the Mathematics Department are studying the rate of evolution in spatially structured populations using evolutionary graph theory, which may inform the estimation of important events in our evolutionary past, such as when humans split from our closest primate relatives.
Assistant Professor of Communications and Media Studies Mark Flynn and Tristyn Suprenant ’20 take a look at food advertisements and the effects of mindfulness on television binge watching.
In collaboration with Emmanuel graduate, Kierstin Giunco ’17, Associated Professor of Education Christine Leighton and current student Kayla Balthazar '20 are working with local elementary students to deepen reading engagement and comprehension.
As her research in economics education has focused on innovation in the classroom and finding ways to help students apply economic theories to real-world situations, students are vital in every aspect to Associate Professor of Economics Rebecca Moryl’s work.
When choosing a college, Eileen knew two things for sure—that she would be able to get to know her professors and peers and that she wanted to be in an area in which she would have myriad opportunities in the research and medicine.
When Melissa started at Emmanuel, she chose what she believed to be two separate and distinct majors—studio art and history—to fulfill her both her personal and professional interests.
Kai has always had the inclination to try to make any situation better. When he was searching for colleges, Emmanuel's social justice mission resounded deeply with his ideals of supporting those who need the help.
Robert’s interest in the workings of the wider world grew in 2011 as the Arab Spring became international news. “I love history,” he said, “so knowing the history of the states as well as their current affairs made their actions and interactions much more interesting to me.”
Growing up in a suburban town outside of Boston, going to college in the city had always been a goal for Jake. After touring Emmanuel's campus he felt it had the perfect mixture of “small campus feel and big city appeal.”
Michael chose Emmanuel because of its location in Boston and its proximity to the city's "big players," specifically its leading names in the financial industry.
What began as an on-campus job in Emmanuel's student center transformed into a new career path for Jessie, one that brought her to Harvard University as a master's candidate in higher education administration.
Chemistry graduate Jennifer Scarborough '17 has found a way to combine her love for science and education. She shares her enthusiasm for the subjects as an education associate in the Hall of Human Life exhibit at Museum of Science Boston—one of the top science museums in the country (according to National Geographic).
Emmanuel is a place where students broaden their sense of what’s possible and prepare for inspiring careers in an ever-changing world. Be here.
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