CPLA attends the 57th Presidential Inauguration
The Communications, Politics, and Law Association took part in a decades old CPLA tradition this past Monday by visiting Washington D.C for President Barack Obama’s Inauguration. For the first time the trip was open to Emerson students outside of CPLA allowing for a diverse group of 40 students (pictured below) hailing from all backgrounds and … Read more
CPLA reps at Student Life Org Fair!
Friday, Jan 18, CPLA engaged with the Emerson Community at Student Life’s Org Fair. New President, senior Katie Prisco-Buxbaum, introduced herself to potential members and encouraged them to check out the organization. CPLA meetings will be held on Wednesday nights at 6 p.m. in Piano Row L151 starting Jan. 30. All those interested in attending … Read more
CPLA takes DC
The Communications, Politics, and Law Association hosted its annual trip to Washington DC, November 1-4. Twelve students had the opportunity to meet with prominent alumni, visit landmarks, and make connections in the DC area. The trip began with a trip to the capitol, with a tour of the Senate floor and House of Representatives’ chambers. … Read more
CPLA hosts 9/11 Vigil, Pelton speaks
Carrying on the tradition of the longest running 9/11 Vigil in the United States, CPLA hosted the candlelight ceremony in the Boston Common at 7pm on the 11th anniversary of the tragedy. Students were joined by key faculty members from the communications department including Dr. Gregory Payne (CPLA’s sponsor), Dr. John Anderson (Head of the … Read more
CPLA wins Organization of the Year, 2012 ERA
Awarding the efforts of Emerson College’s premiere Communication and Political group on campus, CPLA was presented with the 2012 ERA for Best Organization of the year. At the ERA ceremony former CPLA President Alex Castillo passed the torch to incoming President Monica DePinto Ribeiro Hancke.
CPLA hosts end of the year banquet
April 19, CPLA wrapped up its year with a banquet held at Fajitas and ‘Ritas. Commemorating the campaigns and trips of the year, President Alex Castillo presented each member with a paper plate award, as well as announced the organization’s member of the year, Freshman Erin Goodyear. The retiring executive board gave the incoming officers … Read more
Executive board for 2012-13 elected
CPLA held elections Thursday, April 5, to determine which members would make up the 2012-13 executive board. The positions up for election were President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Communications Director. Sophomore, Monica de Pinto Ribeiro Hancke ran unopposed for the position of President, and will serve as the leader of executive board during the … Read more
CPLA donates funds to Take Back the Night
Supporting one of Emerson’s professional sororities, Kappa Gamma Chi, CPLA donated funds towards their Take Back the Night campaign and events, March 26-April 1. Take Back the Night is a national foundation dedicated to end violence against women, domestic abuse, and sexual assault. Today, Take Back the Night takes initiative on the lives women, men, the … Read more
Annual Washington D.C. Trip, CPLA Connects with Alumni
Arriving in the Nation’s Capital, March 30, a few days following D.C.’s 100th annual Cherry Blossom Festival, CPLA took fourteen students to experience Washington and network with former CPLA students. Students arrived in D.C. Friday morning, and were given the opportunity to do some sight seeing. Students then met with Alumni, Peter Lodge … Read more
President Lee Pelton visits CPLA, launches subcommittee
Monday, March 12, Emerson’s President, Lee Pelton, came to talk to CPLA about civic engagement on campus and in the worldwide community. A believer in civic engagement, Pelton wants Emerson students to become a greater part of the community at large. Pelton began with a discussion on Kony 2012, a campaign started by the … Read more
