Tragedy averted

A severe health problem with her mother provided Julia ‘12 the opportunity to get closer to her father and to bring the family together. She suggests that we not wait until hard times to appreciate the ones we love. Hear her here.

What are you?

This question is more complicated than it sounds, especially for a multiracial person like Kip Fulbeck, who is  both Chinese and American. The first in this year’s Serving & Shaping Her World Speakers Series, Fulbeck, a slam poet/filmmaker/author extraordinaire came to Emma Willard today to explain his Hapa Project in which he photographed different kinds of people related only by [...]

Loitering allowed

English instructor Todd Matthew encourages students to slow down and hang out. Loitering won’t necessarily lead to mischief or vandalism, but may allow us to appreciate our surroundings. He tells about his trek through northern England, when he often loitered, taking in the local flavor. Hear him here.

A community of caring

This morning’s inspirational speaker was Betsy Lamoureux, director of student activities, who tells her story about dealing with Hepatitis C. On Sunday, Race for a Cause, a campus community service group, will host a 5k race to raise money for research. Hear Betsy’s story here and learn more about the race in our previous post here.

What I did on my summer vacation

Though the school year has just begun, resident faculty Jenn Ulicnik is already anticipating next summer’s vacation. It’s what keeps her going throughout the year. Hear her here.

Step out of your comfort zone

Pam Skripak ‘80, director of seminar, tells of a missed opportunity to get to know someone new because she was not comfortable speaking to someone who seemed so innately different from her. She encourages students to step outside their comfort zone, get to know new people, and be more curious about others. Hear her here.

Sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll

This morning’s inspirational speaker was Bob Naeher, who spoke with students about the 1960s, Woodstock, and the hippie movement. He hopes today’s young people with aspire to change the world, save the environment, and attain world peace, much as those of his generation tried, but to “avoid the bad hair and silliness.” Hear him here.

A Meaningful Trip

During this year’s spring break, a group of Emma students, along with advisor Ally Montana, went to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to work for a week at Layla House and Wanna House, orphanages run by Adoption Advocates International. They also spent time at facilities for special needs children. Each of the girls had a unique experience, [...]

Run for your life.

Laura does. What started out as a way to get in shape for the spring sports season has become a regular part of her life. As a member of the cross country and track teams, Laura has experienced firsthand the health benefits—both physical and emotional—of running and encourages others to give it a try. Hear [...]

Live in the moment

Olivia ’09 tells the story of being thrown from a horse during competition and how she put her anger aside, got back on, and finished the course. No, her message isn’t about getting back on the horse. Instead, she encourages students to live in the moment, not just to be spontaneous and irrational, but to [...]