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COMMUNITY RISING Construction begins on a new residence hall, marking a bold step toward the 's second century features >8 ON THE RISE The construction of a modern 18-story residence hall marks a histori c step by Emmanuel to enhance the vibrancy of the student experience and to position the College to thrive in its second century.

BOOMTOWN The College's fast-growing neighborhood is attracting investors and innovators and generating new possibilities for students, both before and after graduation.

ON THE COVER : Artist's rendering of Emmanuel's future apartment-style student residence courtesy of Elkus Manfredi Architects.

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"Who ever tells the story of the time they chose not to go on an adventure?"

0 ASKS A STUDENT at the start of Emmanuel's At Emmanuel, we pay close attention to our external new admissions video. What follows is an inspiring environment-not only higher education but also the two-minute montage that captures many of the economy, politics, the arts, matters of faith and social scholarly, spiritual and career-igniting adventures justice, and other arenas of which this community is that students pursue each year. The passion and so much a part. As I said to our newly arrived first-year accomplishments of our students are remarkable, students, Emmanuel College calls students to engage and with this video and a range of enhanced in informed discussions of the critical issues of our communications, the College is telling their stories time, exchanging perspectives freely in a climate of with more resonance and reach than ever. One reason, respect and civility. This past year in particular, measure of success is enrollment: I am pleased to we have come together often for listening sessions and announce that this fall we welcomed the largest first­ for dialogue on diversity and inclusion and on national year class in the history of the College. and global events that have an impact on our lives. Meanwhile, the great story of Emmanuel itself In this Thanksgiving season, our hearts are filled continues to unfold. In June the College took a with gratitude for God's many blessings on the College historic step toward the future when it launched and our community. As we approach Emmanuel's construction of a modern, 18-story student residence. Centennial in 2019, we celebrate our mission to When it opens in the fall of 2018, the new building will prepare young men and women for lives of distinction, enable Emmanuel to house a greater percentage of its purpose and adventure. students on campus, enhancing the dynamism of the College community. Further, the residence hall will provide juniors and seniors the kind of on-campus apartment-style accommodations that increasingly are standard at American and universities. Sister Janet Eisner, SND

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Emmanuel Welcomes Largest-Ever First-Year Class

The Class of 2020-which will be the first to graduate in Emmanuel's second century-arrived on campus September 4. The 596 new Saints represent the largest first-year class in the College's history. Additionally, Emmanuel welcomed 29 transfers for a total of 625 new students for Fall2016. They hail from 24 states and Puerto Rico, and from countries including Brazil, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Jordan, Lebanon and Pakistan.

Business and Economics Student Summer Research Expands Cu rricu lu m Over the summer, 40 Emmanuel students completed research and special academic The Department of Business and Economics' projects on campus alongside 15 faculty commitment to providing an ethical and rele­ members from seven academic departments. vant 21st-century education is attracting more Emmanuel's summer research program-which students than ever. In response to a growing provides students with 10 weeks of on-campus number of majors, the department recently ex­ housing and a stipend-provides undergrad­ panded its programmatic offerings, hired two uates opportunities to co-author publications full-time faculty members, and relocated its of­ and present at national conferences. These fices from the basement of the Cardinal Cushing experiences position them for success when applying to graduate pro­ Library to the fo urth floor of the Administration grams and pursuing careers in their fields. Building. "There is a new vitality in the department," says Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean William Leonard, noting the recent addi­ tion of a formal economics major as well as a concentration and minor in marketing. "Their "Know Your IX" Programming Launched new location better supports the department and the work they do, offering more visibility and networking access for current students and Like many American colleges and universities, the Emmanuel community is alumni." engaged in conversations concerning Title IX and sexual assault awareness The caliber of Emmanuel's pro­ and education. To raise awareness of the College's extensive Title IX-related grams in Business and Economics resources, a group of administrators, faculty and staff recently deve oped a year is reflected in the success of long campus-wide campaign titled "Know Your IX." recent graduates. In the past The campaign, which launched this fall, includes a call for the Emmanuel three years, Emmanuel alumni community to take the "It's On Us" pledge and commit to a campus free of have accepted positions at each violence, sexual assault and harassment. Other fall programming includes of the Big Four accounting firms, events on dating violence awareness, a self-defense training, a performance of as well as with leading financial in­ The Laramie Project by the Performing Arts Department and guest lecturers stitutions such as Fidelity, Merrill sponsored by student organizations, academic departments and athletics and Lynch, Brown Brothers Harriman, State recreation. Street and BNY Mellon.

2 FALL 2016 Board of Trustees Elects Margaret McKenna '83 as Chair

he Emmanuel College Board of Trustees recently voted to appoint Margaret L. McKenna, a member of the Class of 1983, as its new Chair. "How fitting it is to have an alumna leading the Board as we approach the College's Centennial in 2019," said Thomas J. Hynes, Jr., who twice chaired the Board with distinction, most recently from 2007 to 2016, and who will continue to provide leadership as the ACE: Helping First-Year Board's Vice Chair. "Tom Students Thrive has demonstrated such an inspiring commitment For the second year, Emmanuel offered its innovative Academic Connections to Emmanuel," said President Sister Janet Eisner, for Engagement (ACE) Seminar to enhance the academic integration of first­ SND. "We are grateful that the Board will continue year students. The five-week program introduces fi rst-year students to life at to benefit from his expertise and strategic vision." Emmanu el and focuses on helpi ng them thrive as learners, scholars and McKenna, a Trustee since 2011, is Executive members of the College community. Each week, individual seminars are Vice President, Relationship Management, di rected by Emmanuel faculty and staff serving as ACE instructors and by Workplace Investing, at Fidelity Investments in representatives of Counseling Services, Academic Technology, the Career Boston. A passionate supporter of the College, Center and the Academic Resource Center. These seminars are unified by the she has contributed substantial time, energy and common themes of community, connection/ belonging and purpose. resources to advancing Emmanuel's mission and has helped create internship and employ­ ment opportunities for Emmanuel students at Fidelity. She earned a bachelor's degree in busi­ Smith Appointed Director ness management from Emmanuel in 1983 and an M.B.A. from in 1993. She and of Diversity and Inclusion her spouse, Michael J. Mangaudis, have two grown sons and live in Worcester, Mass. "I am truly mmanuel recently promoted Jeff Smith, previously Director of honored and humbled," McKenna said. "I have Multicultural Programs, to Director of Diversity and Inclusion/ always loved the College, and I am incredibly Multicultural Programs. In this expanded role, Smith works proud of my Emmanuel education. I think we closely with the President's Commission on Diversity and have an amazing opportunity to help today's lnclusivity, the Office of Human Resources and the Office of students grow morally, intellectually and spiritu­ Student Activities and Multicultural Programs to ad­ ally, and I look forward to this next chapter." vance the College's commitments to social justice and support for students of diverse backgrounds. As part of the appointment, Smith's office was relocated to a suite in Marian Hall, which is also home to a new mul­ ticultural student space. Smith's promotion comes amid enhanced efforts to cultivate Emmanuel's strong sense of community. 97% In late August, the inaugural student-developed pro­ gram Students Taking an Active Role Together, or S.TART, welcomed a select As a result of improved outcomes tracking, including regular surveys of recent graduates, group of first-year students to campus for a week of discussions focused on race the College confirmed that ··,·· f l i~ and on programming and services that are responsive to the needs of students of 2015 graduates seeking employment found of color. In September, the President's Commission sponsored the third annual a job within the first year. The Class of 2015 Dialogue Forum, offering the Emmanuel community an opportunity to come to­ also reported a 97 percent graduate school gether and reflect on the nation's continuing struggle with discrimination. acceptance rate.

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Communicating the value and impact of an Emmanuel education in the modern marketplace

HEN YOU THINK OF APPLE INC., the clutter, capture the imagination and set the recognized by Forbes as the world's most valuable institution apart. brand, the word that immediately springs to mind It was in this context that the College embarked is "innovation." This succinct value proposition is on a brand advancement initiative in the spring complemented by a distinct and striking visual of 2015. Now, after more than a year of research, identity, as well as an array of products, services, discussion and creative development, the effort packaging and customer experiences that all is delivering visible results. This fall, the College work in tandem to support Apple's impressively introduced a new logo and institutional identity, as focused brand. For Emmanuel, a nearly 100-year­ well as a new line of admissions communications old institution with an inspiring mission and designed to position Emmanuel for success in a countless opportunities for academic, professional dynamic and crowded higher education landscape. and personal growth, the associations are more The initiative, which is ongoing, advances a key expansive. goal defined in the Emmanuel College Strategic Therein lies a challenge. In today's hyper­ Plan, 2014-2019: Elevate Emmanuel's Profile and connected world, where people are exposed Reputation. to thousands of messages each day through a "Ou r aim," says Emmanuel College President dizzying array of communication channels, there Sister Janet Eisner, SND, "is to bring awareness of is a risk of going unnoticed if your organization's Emmanuel into line with the extraordinary reality brand is not immediately distinguishable. More of our Catholic educational mission, programs, than ever, the College's success depends on its community, generations of successful alumni and ability to communicate in ways that break through location in the heart of Boston."

'• FALL 2016 The Marks of Emmanuel

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INSTITUTIONAL LOGO This centerpiece of the new visual identity features a contemporary rendering of Emmanuel's iconic Administration Building, evoking the College's rich tradition and focus on the future. The letter forms are adapted from the modern typeface Brown, which was inspired by fonts popular at the time of Emmanuel's founding in 1919.

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ATHLETICS AND SPIRIT LOGO An updated drawing of Halo, the College's beloved mascot, serves as the emblem of Emmanuel athletics and spirit-related activities. Originally bred to rescue stranded travelers in treacherous conditions, the St. Bernard carries a legacy of strength and dedication that connects well with Emmanuel's mission, tenacity and commitment to social justice.

THE COLLEGE SEAL The traditional seal will continue to symbolize Emmanuel in presidential communications and in formal The opening spread of the undergraduate admissions contexts such as Commencement. view book prominently features Emmanuel's campus.

EMMANUEL MAGAZINE ;3 A "HIDDEN GEM" NO MORE created the role to ensure ongoing stra­ communications achieve this with The higher education sector has tegic leadership of all its marketing, their thought-provoking headlines, changed substantially in the last de­ communications and branding efforts. bright colors and creative typography cade. Trends include an intensify­ treatments, as well as their lively and ing competition for students; closer authentic images of life on campus scrutiny of the value of a four-year, CAPTURING THE SPIRIT and beyond. "Emmanuel's new brand residential liberal arts education; The branding initiative began with a positioning communicates the essence and greater expectations for a return comprehensive discovery phase that of the College-the people, the commit­ on investment. At the same time, col­ engaged more than 4,700 current stu­ ments, the value, and the activities," lege and university marketing pro­ dents, alumni, faculty, staff, trustees, says Dr. Patricia A. Rissmeyer, Vice grams have grown in size, resources prospective students and high school President for Student Affairs. and sophistication. A 2014 study by guidance counselors. Through one­ Admissions and student commu­ the Chronicle of Higher Education on-one interviews, focus groups, tele­ nications invite students to "Go All and the Virginia-based research firm phone interviews and online surveys, In"-a theme that embodies the com­ SimpsonScarborough found that col­ these constituents offered thoughts munity's combination of individual lege and university presidents ranked and ideas that enabled the College initiative and collective support. '"Go strengthening their institution's rep­ to develop a platform for enhanced All In' would have greatly appealed utation just second to balancing their communications. to me as a prospective student be­ budgets when asked to rank 18 mea­ To ensure the coherence of those cause I wanted a school where there sures of success. communications across all media, the were endless opportunities, along with students and staff who went above and beyond in what they did," says Edward Bennie '19, Executive A NEW LOOK FOR EMMANUEL MAGAZINE Director of Marketing for the Student You may notice that this issue of the magazine is stylistically Government Association. "The new different from past issues. An updated approach to fonts, colors brand is in keeping with the traditions and layouts provides a more current feel-one that better of Emmanuel College while launching expresses the dynamism of campus life and of Emmanuel's it into its new century." wider community of alum ni, parents and friends. The redesign is part of a comprehensive effort to bring the full range of College communications into the framework of Emmanuel's new visual MORE ON THE WAY identity. We would value your feedback; please send your The brand advancement initiative is by no means limited to student ad­ comments to [email protected]. missions. In the months to come, the College will enhance its outreach to additional audiences, including rank­ Navigating these market forces College developed an updated visual ings organizations, opinion leaders, adeptly requires that Emmanuel tran­ identity. "The identity system pres­ parents of current students, and alumni scend perceptions as a "hidden gem" ents a united tone and personality to of all generations, as well as a widening and stand out on the national stage, as the outside world," says Karen Dendy circle of friends and corporate and well as in a city that includes some of Smith, partner at Boston-based kor foundation funders. Emmanuel also the most powerful brands in education. group, which assisted in the branding aims to enhance internal communica­ "We're going to make sure that initiative along with Libretto, a stra­ tion with current students, faculty and Emmanuel's great story is told­ tegic messaging and content develop­ staff. The goal is to create a "virtuous through our print collateral, website ment firm, and Maguire Associates, a cycle" whereby a strong brand gener­ and social media, and through increas­ higher education research firm. ates greater engagement, which leads ing coverage of the accomplishments of A key recommendation emerging to improved results in enrollment and students, faculty and alumni," says Bob from the research was that Emmanuel fundraising, which, in turn, supports McDonald, who joined the College last make a bold and vivid statement about the overall vibrancy of the educational spring as Vice President of Marketing the value and energy of the student ex­ experience and the success of students and Communications. The College perience. The College's new admissions and alumni.

{i FALL 2016 TELLING EMMANUE~S STORY A new line of admissions materials provides an inspiring portrait of the student experience-and of a community that dreams big and works hard to achieve great things. Here is a sampling.

VIEWBOOK www.emmanuel.edu/admissions-and-aid/viewbook

ADMISSIONS MICROSITE www.emmanuel.edu/go-all-in

www.emmanuel.edu/go-all-in EJ4M www.emmanuelgear.com

EMMANUEL MAGAZINE 7 ~, ____ .__~---- ~ took a bold step toward its second century when it announced the decision to build a 692-bed student residence on the site of Julie ~=.:..J Hall. When it opens in the fall of 2018, the 18-story tower will enable the College to increase the proportion of students living on campus from 73 percent to 84 percent, enhancing the vitality of the educational experience. The building will also expand the College's housing options and add the modern apartment­ style accommodations that increasingly are standard for juniors and seniors at U.S. colleges and universities. As a result, Emmanuel will be better positioned to attract promising students in today's highly competitive recruitment marketplace. "Extraordinary student life experiences have long been a hallmark of Emmanuel-and a top strategic priority," says Emmanuel College President Sister Janet Eisner. SND. "This new residence hall will enhance our efforts to foster student connections and to educate the whole person-commitments that are at the heart of our Catholic educational mission."

EMMANUEL MAGAZINE 9 MEETING EXPECTATIONS IN AN especially those whose families live at EVOLVING HIGHER EDUCATION a distance-and would have a positive LANDSCAPE impact on enrollment. The new construction comes amid "Facilities matter," says Dr. Patricia changing student and family expecta­ A. Rissmeyer, Vice President for tions for junior- and senior-year hous­ Student Affairs. "By building this new ing options. "We've been offering a very residence hall, the College is making a traditional dorm setting," says Dean of tremendous investment in student life, Students Joe Onofrietti. "Today's 20- and ultimately enrollment and student and 21-year-olds aren't looking for that." satisfaction." Dr. Onofrietti notes that Emmanuel's current residence halls, with their com­ THOUGHTFUL PLANNING munal bathrooms and "double-loaded" AND DESIGN corridors-that is, rooms on either side­ The residence hall project is rooted in are still the norm in higher education institutional master plans and in-depth for first-year students and sophomores. research and discussions dating back to And this continues to have advantages: the year 2000. In 2015, the College en­ students learn to live with one another, gaged E,lkus Manfredi Architects, whose grow in patience and respect, and form In this critical respect, Emmanuel credits include projects for Harvard ci5 a strong esprit de corps. Emmanuel has until now has been at a competitive University and Duke University, to de­ completed significant upgrades to bath­ disadvantage in enrolling and retaining velop a design for a student residence, rooms and other amenities in the resi­ outstanding students. A recent study by using the full zoning potential of the dence halls in recent years. Still, when the College found that 11 peer institu­ Julie Hall site. The College also part- "0 evaluating their college choices, today's tions all offered apartment-style living nered with John Moriarty Associates, a :;; prospective students and their parents options on campus. The study further top-tier construction management firm. 2ic are looking for a clear upward trajectory showed that modern housing would An overarching criterion was that the c3 from the dorm model to contemporary, be a compelling draw for prospective design accord with Emmanuel's loca- apartment-style spaces. and current Emmanuel students- tion in the heart of one of the world's foremost centers of scientific discov­ worth the wait. The sight of cranes and tl u ery, the arts and education. "We told hard hats also signifies a college that is .~ "IT'S KIND OF A .<::: u the architects we wanted an attractive on the move and looking ahead . ~ building that would endure," says Sister "This really is an investment in the "0 DREAM TO HAVE ~ Anne M. Donovan, SND, Emmanuel's long-term future of the College," says <:: ~ Vice President of Finance/ Treasurer. YOUR OWN David Manfredi, Founding Principal of ] "And that is what they have designed." Elkus Manfredi Architects. "Through­ jij A key point in the process came APARTMENT. out the planning process, the College's @ g in January 2016 when the Boston TOHAVETHAT leadership emphasized the importance ~ Planning & Development Agency ap­ of building for quality, for sustainabili­ (/) proved plans for the building. This ty, and for durability. We are very proud ~ OPPORTUNITY followed extensive outreach by the to be associated with this community