"Celebrating Black Joy": BLSU presents Black History Month 2021 Assembly
Each year, the Black Latinx Student Union (BLSU) hosts a packed assembly for Black History Month (BHM) to share important pieces of Black history and commentary on the experience of being a Black student at Emma Willard School.
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One of 360: Mika F. ‘22
Each of the 360 students at Emma Willard School has a unique story. They are truly one-of-a-kind. The Emma Willard community has students from 24 states and 36 foreign countries. Some are interested in technology and robotics, others are entrepreneurs and artists, musicians, writers, and athletes,.
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Making an Impact: Gemma Halfi, Interim Assistant Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Gemma Halfi came to Emma Willard School in 2004 and has been making an impact ever since she stepped on campus. From houseparent to running the peer educator program to helping create a program known as Inner Journey to her current role as interim assistant director of diversity, equity, and.
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The 21-Day Equity Challenge at Emma Willard School
Last month, Eddie Moore, Jr., PhD brought a spark of inspiration to Emma Willard School with his virtual keynote, “Why Keep Dreaming,” honoring the life of MLK and the ongoing battle for social change. Over the next three weeks, our internal community practiced effective social justice habits by.
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Signature Magazine Celebrates Visionary Leadership
In 2020, the United States celebrated the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th amendment, advancing women’s right to vote. With that milestone in mind, Emma Willard School dedicated this edition of Signature magazine to the recognition of those in the Emma community who have continued to.
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One of 360: Trinity M. '23
Our “One of 360” series continues as we learn about Trinity M. '23. Trinity is a sophomore boarding student who returned to campus for in-person learning this January. Read more in Trinity’s own words on her classes and favorite Emma traditions:
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Why Emma? A Parent's Point of View
One value that is treasured at Emma Willard School is being yourself -- your full self. Whether a student or an employee, the freedom to be oneself creates a rich and robust community. Often the people who see this the best are parents. They can see their child thriving. They witness happiness,.
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MLK Observance at Emma
Every year on the third Monday in January, the world comes together to pay homage to Civil Rights Leader and youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Originally signed into effect in November 1983, the first federal Dr. King holiday was celebrated in 1986, commemorating.
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Exploring Signature Projects
Through the Signature program, Emma students in 11th and 12th grade have the opportunity to delve into a topic or area of curiosity to them. Students spend the year working with a mentor in their field of interest and produce a final project or presentation demonstrating a deeper, informed.
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Signature Project: Structure of Influence
As a part of the Emma Willard School Signature program, students have an experiential learning opportunity to deeply explore ideas and interests beyond the classroom. For her project, Lia R. ’21 is in the second year of a two-year effort to create a documentary film focused on the art of.
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