Emma C. Johnson Writer/Artist/Musician blog#2

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Résumé

DEGREES

Master of Arts, Central Michigan University, 2022 (Expected)

History

Bachelor of Arts, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, 2008

English

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Minneapolis College of Art and Design, 2005

Painting, Photography

EDUCATION

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität, Jena, Germany, Spring 2022 (Accepted)

History

Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor, MI, 2022-Present

Conversational German

Central Michigan University, Master of Arts, 2020-2022 (Expected)

History

Delta College, 2012-2015

French, physics, math, piano, biology, inorganic & organic chemistry

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, Bachelor of Arts, English, 2006–2008

English, writing, German, film studies
Fluent in German, U of M Language Proficiency Exam, 1/16/09

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, National Student Exchange, 2007-2008

English, German, interactive design

Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Photography, Painting, 2000–2005

Fine art, media arts, graphic design, art history

Macalester College, Macalester Exchange Program, 2003

Philosophy

Parsons Paris School of Art and Design, Study Abroad, Fall 2002

Fine art, French

Michigan Technological University, Post-secondary option and MiCUP/MI-LSAMP, 1999-2000, 2015

Art, writing, psychology, economics; statistics

LANGUAGES

German, 5 semesters, University of MN & Rutgers (2006-2008), Self-study (2020-Present)

French, 2 semesters, Parsons Paris (2002), Delta College (2013), Self-study (2016 – Present)

Mandarin, 10 weeks, Chinese Cultural Ongoing Program (CCOP), Midland, MI (2011)

Spanish, 3.5 years, Houghton High School, Houghton, MI (1995-1998)

SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS

Johnson, E. (2022). “The French Concession as Contested Space: What aesthetics reveal about globalization in Xīntiāndi.” Arch Dalrymple III Department of History Graduate History Conference, University of Mississippi, Oxford, Mississippi (Virtual). (forthcoming)

Presenter, “Performing Nationality: What the 1773 Boston Tea Party reveals about American identity,” Navigating Chaos. Arch Dalrymple III Department of History Graduate Student Association’s Conference. University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS. 10 Apr 2021. (Virtual)

Co-presenter, "From Writing Center to WRIT: Adding Reading & Technology Services to Our Writing Center." International Writing Centers Association Conference "Writing Center (r)Evolutions," Pittsburgh, PA, 9 Oct 2015.

Presenter. Johnson, E. (2015). "Determination of 25-hydroxy Vitamin D in Human Tears and Blood Plasma using ELISA Assay Kit." MiCUP Poster Presentation, Michigan Technological University. Houghton, Michigan.

SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS

“Darkytown Rebellion Installation: Viewers become a Kara Walker live action film” Voices from the Gaps, University of Minnesota, 22 May 2013. Online. http://web.archive.org/web/20141015204932/http://voices.cla.umn.edu/essays/essays/DarkytownRebellion.html

“Kara Walker”
Voices from the Gaps, University of Minnesota, 20 May 2013. Online. http://web.archive.org/web/20150422015808/http://voices.cla.umn.edu/artistpages/karaWalker.html

SCHOLARSHIPS

*Central Michigan University, Office of Study Abroad Scholarship, Spring 2022

*American Association of University Women – Women in Transition Scholarship, 2021-2022

*Albert Thomas and Brenda Jones Quick Graduate Study Abroad Scholarship, 2021

*European Union’s Erasmus+ exchange program grant, Spring 2021 (Central Michigan University and Friedrich-Schiller-Universität)

*Semester Abroad Tuition Waiver, Spring 2021 (Central Michigan University, History Department for Friedrich-Schiller-Universität)

*Graduate Assistantship, Fall 2020 (Central Michigan University)

*Grow with Google Developer Scholarship, 2018 (Google/Udacity)

*Grow with Google Challenge Scholarship, 2018 (Google/Udacity)

*Scott Kennedy Memorial Scholarship, 2017 (Interfaith Peace-Builders)

*Helen M. Casey Center for Nonviolence, 2017 (for Interfaith Peace-Builders delegation)

*Coca-Cola Scholarship, 2015-16 (Delta College)

*Zonta Club of Midland Scholarship, 2014-15 (Midland Area Community Foundation for Delta College)

*Arthur J. and Bette L. Fisher Scholarship, 2014-15 (Delta College)

*M. Seth Babcock Scholarship, 2013-14 (Delta College)

*First United Methodist Church of Midland, MI, 2011 (funds for mission trip to Chiang Mai)

*Cari-DeWall Obst Uptown Association Scholarship, 2002-03, 2003-04 (Minneapolis College of Art and Design)

*Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs Scholarship (Copper Country Suzuki Association private and group violin lessons)

*Houghton High School Music Boosters, Band Camp Scholarship, 1996-1999

ACHIEVEMENTS

*Gold Medal, Dramatic Entertainment, Skate Midland, 23 Oct 2021 (U.S. Figure Skating)

*Bronze Medal, Light Entertainment, Skate Midland, 23 Oct 2021 (U.S. Figure Skating)

*Gold Medal, Adult 5 CM, Skate Midland, 23 Oct 2021 (U.S. Figure Skating)

*Gold Medal, Adult 5 FS, Skate Midland, 23 Oct 2021 (U.S. Figure Skating)

*Silver Medal, Adult Artistic, Skate Midland, 9 Nov 2019 (U.S. Figure Skating)

*Gold Medal, Adult 3 CM, Skate Midland, 9 Nov 2019 (U.S. Figure Skating)

*Gold Medal, Adult 3 FS, Skate Midland, 9 Nov 2019 (U.S. Figure Skating)

*Gold Medal, Adult 1 CM, Skate Midland, 3 Nov 2018 (U.S. Figure Skating)

*President's List, Delta College, Winter 2013

*Honorable Mention, Column, Serious, Michigan Community College Press Association, “Investing in universal pre-school is a step in the right direction, ” 2013

*Dean's List, University of Minnesota, b/w 2006-2008

*Winner for best art piece in the Ivory Tower Art and Literary Magazine published by the University of Minnesota, 2009

*Dean's List, Minneapolis College of Art and Design, b/w 2000-2005

*Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program grant (UROP), University of Minnesota, 2007

*Girl Scout Gold Award, 2000 (organized forum “The Environment: How To Use Resources Wisely,” Houghton, MI)

*Invitation from Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) to participate in Youth Arts Festival All-State Honors Orchestra in Ann Arbor, MI, 2000

*Honor Roll, Houghton High School, 1996-2000

*Flutist, 6 district and state Band Festival, Michigan, 1996-2000

*Violinist, 9 district and state Solo & Ensemble, Michigan and Iowa, 1994-2000

*Houghton High School Choir, 1 District Choir Festival, Michigan, 1996

COMMUNITY SERVICE

*Delegate, Activist, Eyewitness Palestine (fmr. IFPB), 2017-Present

*Violinist, Midland Community Orchestra, 2009-Present

*Violinist, First United Methodist Church Orchestra, 2009-2012

*Volunteer, mission trip to Chiang Mai, Thailand, 2011

*Volunteer Filmmaker, MCTV, 2009-2010

*Volunteer, Radio K, University of Minnesota, 2006-2007

*Member, Radio MCAD, Minneapolis College of Art and Design, 2003-2005

*Member, National Honors Society, Houghton High School, 1999-2000

*President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Member (Troop #55 rotated roles), Girl Scouts, 1988-2000

*Volunteer, Appalachia, Red Bird Mission, 1998

WRITING

· 517 Magazine, 2020

· Mondoweiss – News & Opinion About Palestine, Israel & the United States, 2020

· Midland Daily News / Hearst Corporation, 2009-2020

· Great Lakes Bay Magazine, 2011-2020

· Greater Lansing Business Monthly, 2019-2020

· SOLŪTIŌ Web Marketing & Design, a division of AMPM, 2017-2020

· SOLV Marketing Agency, 2017-2019

· Midland County Review, 2011-2016

· The Delta Collegiate, 2012-2013

· Great Lakes Bay Regional Lifestyle Magazine, 2011

· ClearRiver Advertising & Marketing, 2010

· University of Minnesota, 2007

ART

Exhibited work in 32 exhibitions nationally and internationally (3 solo shows) from 2001-Present.

Work in painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, video, and websites.

ACTIVISM

Delegate, Eyewitness Palestine (fmr. Interfaith Peace-Builders), 13-26 May 2017

Delegation #61 to Palestine/Israel: “Incarceration, Detention, and Political Prisoners.” Co-sponsored by CODEPINK: Women for Peace and Defense for Children International – Palestine

Write Op-Eds, LTEs, and articles:
“The Case for BDS at CMU”
“From Minneapolis to Palestine, we must end systemic racism”
“Reader: Let’s stay home and save lives”
“Right to boycott should be protected”
“We should stop military aid to Israel”
“Johnson: This is one deportation America must stop”
“Presentations to focus on human rights in the Holy Land”
“Presentation on human rights in the Holy Land slated for Creative 360”
“Midlander to give presentation on trip to Palestine, Israel”
“Palestinian student visits Midland; presentation Tuesday”
“Peace-Builder delegate shares about Israeli-Palestine conflict”
“Interactions and materials affecting environment”
“By-pass roads”

Give public presentations. See 1.5-hour presentation “What I Witnessed in Palestine/Israel” that was broadcast 68 times on MCTV: https://youtu.be/LORWnYBWUO8

TEACHING

Center Educator, Midland Center for the Arts & Spark!Lab Smithsonian, Midland, MI, 2009-Present

Graduate Assistant, Department of History, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI, Fall 2020

Consultant, WRIT Center, Delta College, University Center, MI, 2013-2015

Art Instructor, Creative 360, Midland, MI, 2009-2012

Tutor, Plangere Writing Center, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, 2007

Learning Center Tutor, The Learning Center, Minneapolis College of Art & Design, 2003-2005

Teaching Assistant, 16 mm Production, Minneapolis College of Art & Design, Spring 2005

Saturday, December 18, 2021

Holiday Spectacular on Ice, 2021

Friday, April 16, 2021

What’s Certain about Uncertainty?

I am excited to be in the art show What’s Certain about Uncertainty? at Midland Center for the Arts. The Closing Reception will be on May 21 from 6-8pm. (The first day I’m officially immune!)

The exhibition runs April 12, 2021 – May 30, 2021 at the Midland Center for the Arts and then will travel to local churches in Midland, Michigan, through July 25, 2021.

Midland Center Exhibit Hours

THU / 5 - 8 PM

FRI / noon - 4 PM

SAT / noon - 4 PM

Dates & Locations

NOW - MAY 30 / Midland Center for the Arts

JUN 14 - JUL 25 / Midland Reformed Church

JUN 14 - JUL 25 / New Life Vineyard Church

JUN 21 - JUL 25 / Midland First United Methodist Church

https://www.midlandcenter.org/museums/alden-b-dow-museum-of-science-art/

Emma Johnson

Protective Mask #1

Digital Photograph

Frame size: 20 x 24 in.

Image size: 8 x 10 in.

2020

Emma Johnson

Protective Mask #2

Digital Photograph

Frame size: 20 x 24 in.

Image size: 8 x 10 in.

2020

Artist's Statement

The COVID-19 pandemic revealed, through race and class, how large the income disparity is in the U.S. However, this asymmetry in power is not confined within our borders. In Shenzhen, China, many workers are exploited to work long, hard hours to produce products for the First World. Coerced labor by the Uyghurs has been reported in Chinese factories as well. "Made in Shenzhen" is written in small letters on the 13-pack of masks I bought.

I wonder if my safety comes at the cost of ethnic cleansing and the re-education of minorities in labor camps. Regardless, low-paid workers on the other side of the world, who do not have the luxury to stay home, created the masks that keep me safe. This transaction is also the result of former-President Trump's decision not to invoke the Defense Production Act where PPE would have been produced in the USA. Adam Smith's invisible hand works even during a crisis. As a result, I am a stranger in a better economic position across the ocean wearing cheap, imported masks.

Worn on the face, an intimate part of the body, intimacy and self-care is juxtaposed with violent coercive capitalism. The pandemic creates a situation where Foucauldian hidden power structures, set up long before the crisis, enforce a dynamic where a stranger in desperate circumstances or working under duress could have been responsible for saving my life. The masks protect me and my community but fail to protect the workers who made the masks.

"We are all in this together," but inequities remain.

History Conference 2021

I was on the panel "Identity Development in Times of Chaos: Literature, Art, and Biography in Britain and America" (virtually!) at the University of Mississippi.