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  • Summer and Fall 2012 Registration

    Registration begins on March 19th for continuing degree-seeking students for both summer and fall registration. In the past summer and fall registration were two separate dates, but this year continuing students will be able to register for both sessions concurrently.

    posted March 5, 2012

  • F.A.Q.’s: How to deal with holds, major changes and midterm meltdowns

    Your college is a massive, complex 4-year-long journey, and during times like class registration (or every day, as the case may be), you’re likely to need a helping hand. So, behold a handy “I need this” – “then go here” Sparknotes version of all the ways Columbia works to help students succeed.

    posted March 5, 2012

  • Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and Week 5 Updates

    Satisfactory Academic Progress or SAP, refers to a basic set of three academic indicators – GPA, completion rate, and credits – that let’s the college know how a student is progressing academically and if that student may be experiencing difficulties matriculating. Students whose cumulative GPA falls below 2.0, whose completion rate (defined as total credits attempted divided by total credits earned) slips below 67% or who have attempted more than 160 credit hours are not considered to be progressing academically, are delivered an official academic warning and are at risk for being dismissed.

    posted February 12, 2012

  • Many Columbia Scholarship Applications Due February 15th

    Columbia offers a wide range of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students including both general and program-specific scholarships and options for international students as well. Most, but not all, Columbia scholarship applications are due February 15th, 2012.

    posted January 29, 2012

  • Know Your Rights – Learn More About FERPA

    As a student, you have rights and at Columbia, we want you to know your rights. Columbia complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), as amended, by publishing an annual notice to students explaining your rights under the act in the college catalog and student handbook.

    posted January 16, 2012

  • Columbia’s Bookstore Offers In-Store and Online Options to Buy or Rent

    The Columbia bookstore provides students a convenient way to buy or rent their textbooks and other course materials. Located in the 624 S. Michigan Ave. building, the bookstore is the only textbook retailer that works directly with Columbia to provide a complete inventory of the books and other course materials required for Columbia’s courses.

    posted January 2, 2012

  • Nominate Great Faculty for the Excellence in Teaching Award | Deadline: February 3rd

    Do you know an amazing teacher here at Columbia? Maybe you have them this semester or last, or even last year? Nominating that teacher for the Excellence in Teaching Award a great opportunity for you to give thanks and show your appreciation.

    posted December 1, 2011

  • Here Are Some Strategies to Cope with the Emotional Part of Finals Week

    The end of the semester is quickly approaching and that familiar sensation is back: dread, restlessness, and feeling like you should be doing a million things at once. You may recognize this as stress because final exams are upon you again.

    posted December 1, 2011

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  • Get Your Resumes Ready: Virtual Career Fair Begins April 23rd

    Career Initiatives announces the first job fair you can attend without leaving your apartment. Our first Virtual Career Fair will run from April 23 through May 4.

    What exactly is a Virtual Career Fair? It begins the same way as a regular job fair: we recruit companies offering paid part-time and full-time positions to Columbia students. But instead of meeting them in person, you meet them via ColumbiaWorks.

    posted April 12, 2012

  • ColumbiaWorks Gets a Facelift

    ColumbiaWorks, our official job and internship database, had a little work done this week. In response to feedback from you and many other students, the developers have made updates to make it even easier to find work.

    posted April 12, 2012

  • Final Freelancing Tool Kit Session – April 24th

    Tax day is April 17th – are you staying in the good graces of the IRS? Learn how to avoid common mistakes AND maximize your income with the right deductions. We are bringing in CPA Julie Herwitt to speak about Income Taxes for Artists. This free advice would cost hundreds of dollars elsewhere!

    posted April 4, 2012

  • Industry Events Start This Week!

    Industry Events 2012 kick off this Tuesday, April 10th with the Music Industry Reception. All seniors interested in working in the music industry are invited to this networking event.

    posted April 4, 2012

  • City in Print: The Future of Chicago’s Magazines

    Technology has vastly changed the world of magazine publishing. Learn about how changes will affect those who write, design, or market via local media. Movers from three of Chicago’s mainstay print outlets discuss operations, opportunities, and the changing context of local magazines.

    posted March 17, 2012

  • Anatomy of a Kickstarter

    Sometimes making a successful project takes money. A lot of money. That’s why Kickstarter was created – in order to help people fund great projects in film, music, technology, art and more.

    posted March 17, 2012

  • Industry Events Registration is Live!

    Industry Night is now Industry Events. However, Industry Events remains the signature showcase that brings together Columbia College Chicago graduating seniors and creative industry professionals.

    posted February 17, 2012

  • Featured Virb Portfolios: The Portfolio Center Staff Picks Some of Columbia’s Best

    The Portfolio Center showcases six of Columbia’s best online portfolios using the Virb portfolio system in a variety of fields including photography, writing, music and more. Through a deal with Virb, Columbia students qualify for a 20% lifetime discount on site hosting with them.

    posted February 17, 2012

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  • Audition for Gender Fusions 8: This Week!

    Calling All LGBTQ Student Performers Wanna perform at Gender Fusions 8? Make it top notch! Bring it!  SONG. DANCE. DRAG. BURLESQUE. SPOKEN WORD. COMEDY. ETC. Auditions: Monday | March 12 | 3-6 pm Tuesday | March 13 | 7-9 pm Wednesday | March 14| 12-2 pm

    posted March 9, 2012

  • Tunnel of Oppression

    You have probably heard the saying “… Don’t judge a man until you have walked in his shoes.” Well, Multicultural Affairs’ diversity council One Tribe is bringing Columbia students an opportunity to get a glimpse of how life is for someone much different in gender, race, ethnicity or sexual orientation through the Tunnel of Oppression on March 14th and 15th.

    posted March 3, 2012

  • Upcoming Event: The Takeover

    The Takeover: Fit and Fabulous March 6th, 2012 6:00 p.m. Takeovers are a plot to oppress our Fabulousity. Imagine your typical hetero-by-default space, going about it’s own business when BAM, a group of hip rainbow folk show up and rock

    posted March 2, 2012

  • Upcoming Event: Under the Influence

    Performing the Masculine with Theatro Luna 618 S. Michigan Ave 4th floor March 10, 2012 1- 3:30 p.m. In this workshop, students work with autobiographical material and ensemble techniques to explore their own performances of gender identity within a group

    posted March 2, 2012

  • Voices: Being an Ally Means Being a Friend

    Written by Shahin Murray Being an ally means being a friend. Being an ally has had positive impacts on my life. Being an ally means being educated Being an ally supports the development of community and culture Allies are role

    posted February 17, 2012

  • Rock the Vote: Common Ground Elections

    Well friends, We were a little late getting this process up and running but ALAS! THE 2012 COMMON GROUND ELECTIONS ARE APON US! There are some fine folks running for leadership this year. Be sure to join us at the

    posted February 17, 2012

  • Columbia Students Create Change in and outside of Columbia

    On January 25th, Columbia sent six students and one staff representative to Baltimore, Maryland to attend the Creating Change conference on LGBTQ Equality. The students were sponsored by Columbia College and various departments within the college to attend the annual conference’s largest year, of almost 3,000 people of all social classes, religions and race — but all part of the LGBTQ community.

    posted February 16, 2012

  • Many Columbia Scholarship Applications Due February 15th

    Columbia offers a wide range of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students including both general and program-specific scholarships and options for international students as well. Most, but not all, Columbia scholarship applications are due February 15th, 2012.

    posted January 29, 2012

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  • Manifest’s 2012 Student Creative Director: Rocio Lopez

    Each year the entire Manifest brand is rethought, with everything re-imagined from the Manifest website, to the buttons, posters and, of course, the iconic T-shirt. At the heart of this process is the student creative director whose design is the seed for the entire brand. This year’s Manifest student creative director is Rocio Lopez, a Venezuela native who moved to Chicago in 2006.

    posted April 20, 2012

  • SGA Accepting Student Comments and Concerns on Prioritization

    As the prioritization process recommendations go through President Dr. Warrick Carter, Columbia’s Student Government Association is accepting student comments and concerns about anything related to prioritization. Any current Columbia student can e-mail their comments or concerns to SGAPrioritization@colum.edu.

    posted April 6, 2012

  • Student rep to the board of trustees helps students’ voices be heard

    Every student at Columbia has a unique voice, but sometimes it is hard to determine how decision makers at Columbia will hear that voice. Though there are many resources, one that students should be aware of is the Student Representative to the Board of Trustees.

    posted April 2, 2012

  • SGA elections are here, get ready to cast your vote

    SGA’s elections are here: get your vote on and make a difference! Voting must be done by April 20th!

    posted March 3, 2012

  • Commencement: An Overview – Arriving, Watching, Marching

    Ok. It’s here. You’re graduating. If you’re a little anxious about the Commencement ceremony, don’t be. We got this. Here are a few tips and key details that will ensure you know what to do, your family knows where to go, and that you all have an amazing graduation experience!

    posted February 7, 2012

  • Graduation Announcements, Caps & Gowns and Diplomas

    If you’re graduating and planning on walking in one of the May ceremonies, make sure you’ve made arrangements for a cap and gown and sent announcements to all your friends and loved ones so they can share in your moment.

    posted February 7, 2012

  • Know Your Rights – Learn More About FERPA

    As a student, you have rights and at Columbia, we want you to know your rights. Columbia complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), as amended, by publishing an annual notice to students explaining your rights under the act in the college catalog and student handbook.

    posted January 16, 2012

  • Columbia’s Bookstore Offers In-Store and Online Options to Buy or Rent

    The Columbia bookstore provides students a convenient way to buy or rent their textbooks and other course materials. Located in the 624 S. Michigan Ave. building, the bookstore is the only textbook retailer that works directly with Columbia to provide a complete inventory of the books and other course materials required for Columbia’s courses.

    posted January 2, 2012

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  • Semester Wrap Up

    The summer is almost here and the end of the semester is near. The office of Student Financial Services (SFS) would like to wish you and your families a happy and safe summer and also remind you of a few items to wrap-up in preparation of the end of the spring semester.

    posted April 18, 2012

  • Attention Spring 2012 Graduates: Be Sure to Complete Exit Counseling and Leave Columbia in Good Standing

    If you borrowed federal student loans during your time as a student, you must complete Federal Loan Exit Counseling before leaving Columbia in order to receive your diploma. Exit Counseling is an online tutorial, compiled by the Department of Education, which explains your “rights and responsibilities” as a borrower and also covers your repayment options after graduation.

    Visit the Leaving Columbia in Good Standing page for more information on the steps leading up to graduation and in completing Exit Counseling.

    posted April 18, 2012

  • CashCourse | Setting Financial Goals

    This edition of CashCourse focuses on setting financial goals. Read this article for information on how to define and create your financial goals as you plan for the next academic year or for your career after Columbia.

    posted April 18, 2012

  • Create A Plan to Attend Summer 2012 | Summer Aid Application Available March 19th

    Are you thinking about attending the summer 2012 term? If so, it’s time to begin thinking about your financial plan for the summer semester.

    posted March 7, 2012

  • Legislative Changes to 2012-2013 Federal Student Aid

    There have been recent legislative changes for 2012-2013 Federal Student Aid. Click here for an overview of changes, provided by the U.S. Department of Education, which may impact your financial aid for the upcoming academic year. If you are affected we will also contact you directly.

    posted March 7, 2012

  • Make Sure You Can Register On Time | Financial Holds Begin March 5th

    In order to register for the upcoming semester, your student account must be in good standing. If a hold is placed on your account, you’ll be notified via Loopmail or by phone. Financial Registration Holds will begin on March 5th. Check your account today by logging into OASIS.

    posted February 15, 2012

  • Many Columbia Scholarship Applications Due February 15th

    Columbia offers a wide range of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students including both general and program-specific scholarships and options for international students as well. Most, but not all, Columbia scholarship applications are due February 15th, 2012.

    posted January 29, 2012

  • Albert P. Weisman Award Applications Fund Student Projects Up to $4000

    The Albert P. Weisman Award was established in 1974 to encourage Columbia College Chicago students to complete a body of creative work. The Weisman Award provides funding to a limited number of students in a variety of media who need financial assistance in order to finish a significant project, up to $4000.

    posted November 1, 2011

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  • Please Generate Art: Proposals Due January 20th

    PGA, or Please Generate Art, is a college-wide effort that unities students from all of Columbia’s graduate programs and showcases their work and creativity at Manifest, Columbia’s year-end urban arts festival. All current Columbia graduate students are eligible to submit a proposal to participate in the making of PGA 2012. Designers, performers, musicians, writers, builders, marketers and planners are all encouraged to submit their ideas and their talents.

    posted November 28, 2011

  • Columbia Will Launch an Online Commencement Ticketing System

    The 2012 commencement will be a ticketed event. Each graduating student will receive six tickets for family and friends. Among colleges and universities we surveyed, six tickets is a generous per graduate allotment. The online ticket confirmation system will go live in early Spring and physical distribution of tickets will take place in the weeks prior to the ceremony. Graduates must have completed their graduation audit to claim their tickets.

    posted November 22, 2011

  • Rosenblum Award Funds Graduate Students To Attend Professional Conferences

    The Rosenblum Award, made possible through the generosity of former Dean of Columbia’s Graduate School Dr. Lya Dym Rosenblum, was established to support Columbia’s graduate students who plan to present at or attend professional conferences related to their fields of study. These conferences provide opportunities to model professional practice while networking with peers.

    posted November 16, 2011

  • New Commencement Dates, Place for 2012

    As a result of the revision to the Spring 2012 academic calendar, Columbia’s Commencement weekend has been moved up two weeks and a new venue, The Chicago Theatre, has been selected to host the ceremonies.

    posted November 14, 2011

  • Albert P. Weisman Award Applications Fund Student Projects Up to $4000

    The Albert P. Weisman Award was established in 1974 to encourage Columbia College Chicago students to complete a body of creative work. The Weisman Award provides funding to a limited number of students in a variety of media who need financial assistance in order to finish a significant project, up to $4000.

    posted November 1, 2011

  • Graduation Block Party | Wednesday, November 16th

    Instead of shuffling between offices across campus to fill out your graduation application and complete your audit, take graduation photos, order graduation announcements, meet with your internship coordinator and learn about what happens to your loans after you graduate, you can familiarize yourself with Columbia’s graduation process at this year’s Graduation Block Party on November 16th from 1pm to 3pm in the Film Row Cinema | 1104 S. Wabash Ave.

    posted October 27, 2011

  • Arts Management Students Launch POP Culture Collective

    The Arts Management Network, a new graduate Arts, Entertainment and Media Management (AEMM) student organization formed last spring, has launched a school-wide multimedia production, the POP Culture Collective.

    posted October 21, 2011

  • Marginalia, A New Graduate Student Blog

    Columbia’s Graduate Student Services office, in partnership with fourteen current graduate students, have launched Marginalia, a blog designed to showcase the lives and works of Columbia’s graduate students.

    posted October 20, 2011

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  • Columbia Renegades Upcoming Activities: Get your game on!

    Get Involved For more information about anything else (or if the do not get an immediate response from the captain) contact athletics@colum.edu. You can also like Columbia Renegades on Facebook to stay updated! Spring is on its way, and that

    posted March 6, 2012

  • Water bottle refill stations available on campus

    Columbia has many green initiatives on campus like a strong recycling program and green roofs atop its high rise buildings. This semester, students have a chance to not only reduce their carbon footprint but save money, by using the newly installed water refill stations on campus.

    posted February 23, 2012

  • February is National Condom Month

    The American Social Health Association has deemed February as National Condom Month. With love in the air this month, it is important to remember to be smart and safe before you get your groove on. And with an increase in the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), proper sexual health and the practice of safer sex is absolutely essential. Though you might feel as though you and the object of your affection are immune from STIs, it is important to remember that everyone who engages in sex can be at risk, regardless of age, background, or sexual orientation. Safer sex practices are important for everyone!

    posted February 1, 2012

  • Here Are Some Strategies to Cope with the Emotional Part of Finals Week

    The end of the semester is quickly approaching and that familiar sensation is back: dread, restlessness, and feeling like you should be doing a million things at once. You may recognize this as stress because final exams are upon you again.

    posted December 1, 2011

  • Seasonal Depression, Cabin Fever, the Winter Blues

    While it’s normal to experience some symptoms of “cabin fever” or the “blues” during winter, some people experience major depression during the winter months in a condition known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

    posted December 1, 2011

  • Columbia’s Health Center Offers Flu Vaccinations

    The Student Health Center (SHC) offers students on-campus flu vaccinations for $30. Vaccines are not covered by the $40 semesterly fee ($25 for part-time students) which covers the costs of visits and basic health services.

    posted October 4, 2011

  • What is FAR? Columbia Athletics, Yes We Have Them

    Fitness, Athletics and Recreation (FAR), also known as The Renegades, sponsors sport and athletic teams, events and organizations for Columbia students, and more generally, promotes fitness on campus.

    posted September 30, 2011

  • Free Condoms and On-Campus HIV/STD Testing

    Over 200,000 people in U.S. are infected with HIV and don’t know it. In an effort to encourage students to use protection and make informed choices, Columbia’s Student Health and Support offices have made it easy, and free, to get condoms and to get tested on campus.

    posted September 25, 2011

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  • Orientation Leader (OL) Applications and Information Sessions

    There are a number of great on-campus job opportunities for Columbia College students, but you’ll be hard pressed to find one more rewarding than being an Orientation Leader.

    posted March 1, 2012

  • Student Organization (Re)Recognition, Funding Deadlines

    Every student organization must (re)recognize each year to be eligible to use campus space and to be eligible to put in a request for funding. Organizations may complete the recognition process early so that they may plan events that occur within the first few weeks of the semester, but organizations will not be able to hold events until they have been officially recognized by the Student Organizations Council (SOC).

    posted February 13, 2012

  • Many Columbia Scholarship Applications Due February 15th

    Columbia offers a wide range of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students including both general and program-specific scholarships and options for international students as well. Most, but not all, Columbia scholarship applications are due February 15th, 2012.

    posted January 29, 2012

  • Know Your Rights – Learn More About FERPA

    As a student, you have rights and at Columbia, we want you to know your rights. Columbia complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), as amended, by publishing an annual notice to students explaining your rights under the act in the college catalog and student handbook.

    posted January 16, 2012

  • Spring Convocation and Student Organization Fair

    Convocation is the official welcome for new students into the Columbia College Chicago community. Students starting this Spring will have a chance to meet other students, browse and join Columbia’s roster of student organizations and take part in the Hell Yeah liturgy, a rite of passage for those entering Columbia.

    posted January 15, 2012

  • Columbia’s Bookstore Offers In-Store and Online Options to Buy or Rent

    The Columbia bookstore provides students a convenient way to buy or rent their textbooks and other course materials. Located in the 624 S. Michigan Ave. building, the bookstore is the only textbook retailer that works directly with Columbia to provide a complete inventory of the books and other course materials required for Columbia’s courses.

    posted January 2, 2012

  • Spring 2012 Weeks of Welcome Schedule

    Weeks of Welcome (WoW) starts Friday, Janjuary 13th (evil laughter). WoW is an opportunity for all new Columbia students to get to know Columbia, Chicago and each other.

    posted December 15, 2011

  • New Student Nightclub Space to Open in the Wong Center

    The Quincy Wong Center at 623 S. Wabash Ave. is being rebranded and re-opened as a nightclub for Columbia students, focusing on under 21 students and those who live on or near campus. A soft launch of the space, including student performances and free food, offer students a sneak peek at the club space, which will officially open in January 2012.

    posted November 10, 2011

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  • SGA Accepting Student Comments and Concerns on Prioritization

    As the prioritization process recommendations go through President Dr. Warrick Carter, Columbia’s Student Government Association is accepting student comments and concerns about anything related to prioritization. Any current Columbia student can e-mail their comments or concerns to SGAPrioritization@colum.edu.

    posted April 6, 2012

  • Gayme On for Gender Fusions 2012

    The annual Gender Fusions, hosted by Multicultural Affairs, will be held on Saturday, April 14 at Stage Two, 618 S. Michigan Ave. Gender Fusions, which began in 2005, celebrates all things LGBTQ with preformances and events throughout the day.

    posted April 4, 2012

  • Student rep to the board of trustees helps students’ voices be heard

    Every student at Columbia has a unique voice, but sometimes it is hard to determine how decision makers at Columbia will hear that voice. Though there are many resources, one that students should be aware of is the Student Representative to the Board of Trustees.

    posted April 2, 2012

  • SGA Forum Week: See who represents your department!

    SGA Forum week is here! Have ideas to improve your department? Want to talk to an SGA senator? What about some free pizza? Get on it!

    posted March 7, 2012

  • Columbia Renegades Upcoming Activities: Get your game on!

    Get Involved For more information about anything else (or if the do not get an immediate response from the captain) contact athletics@colum.edu. You can also like Columbia Renegades on Facebook to stay updated! Spring is on its way, and that

    posted March 6, 2012

  • SGA elections are here, get ready to cast your vote

    SGA’s elections are here: get your vote on and make a difference! Voting must be done by April 20th!

    posted March 3, 2012

  • Columbia Students Create Change in and outside of Columbia

    On January 25th, Columbia sent six students and one staff representative to Baltimore, Maryland to attend the Creating Change conference on LGBTQ Equality. The students were sponsored by Columbia College and various departments within the college to attend the annual conference’s largest year, of almost 3,000 people of all social classes, religions and race — but all part of the LGBTQ community.

    posted February 16, 2012

  • Student Organization (Re)Recognition, Funding Deadlines

    Every student organization must (re)recognize each year to be eligible to use campus space and to be eligible to put in a request for funding. Organizations may complete the recognition process early so that they may plan events that occur within the first few weeks of the semester, but organizations will not be able to hold events until they have been officially recognized by the Student Organizations Council (SOC).

    posted February 13, 2012

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  • Legislative Changes to 2012-2013 Federal Student Aid

    There have been recent legislative changes for 2012-2013 Federal Student Aid. Click here for an overview of changes, provided by the U.S. Department of Education, which may impact your financial aid for the upcoming academic year. If you are affected we will also contact you directly.

    posted March 7, 2012

  • Summer and Fall 2012 Registration

    Registration begins on March 19th for continuing degree-seeking students for both summer and fall registration. In the past summer and fall registration were two separate dates, but this year continuing students will be able to register for both sessions concurrently.

    posted March 5, 2012

  • Many Columbia Scholarship Applications Due February 15th

    Columbia offers a wide range of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students including both general and program-specific scholarships and options for international students as well. Most, but not all, Columbia scholarship applications are due February 15th, 2012.

    posted January 29, 2012

  • Know Your Rights – Learn More About FERPA

    As a student, you have rights and at Columbia, we want you to know your rights. Columbia complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), as amended, by publishing an annual notice to students explaining your rights under the act in the college catalog and student handbook.

    posted January 16, 2012

  • Columbia’s Bookstore Offers In-Store and Online Options to Buy or Rent

    The Columbia bookstore provides students a convenient way to buy or rent their textbooks and other course materials. Located in the 624 S. Michigan Ave. building, the bookstore is the only textbook retailer that works directly with Columbia to provide a complete inventory of the books and other course materials required for Columbia’s courses.

    posted January 2, 2012

  • Columbia Will Launch an Online Commencement Ticketing System

    The 2012 commencement will be a ticketed event. Each graduating student will receive six tickets for family and friends. Among colleges and universities we surveyed, six tickets is a generous per graduate allotment. The online ticket confirmation system will go live in early Spring and physical distribution of tickets will take place in the weeks prior to the ceremony. Graduates must have completed their graduation audit to claim their tickets.

    posted November 22, 2011

  • New Student Nightclub Space to Open in the Wong Center

    The Quincy Wong Center at 623 S. Wabash Ave. is being rebranded and re-opened as a nightclub for Columbia students, focusing on under 21 students and those who live on or near campus. A soft launch of the space, including student performances and free food, offer students a sneak peek at the club space, which will officially open in January 2012.

    posted November 10, 2011

  • Graduation Block Party | Wednesday, November 16th

    Instead of shuffling between offices across campus to fill out your graduation application and complete your audit, take graduation photos, order graduation announcements, meet with your internship coordinator and learn about what happens to your loans after you graduate, you can familiarize yourself with Columbia’s graduation process at this year’s Graduation Block Party on November 16th from 1pm to 3pm in the Film Row Cinema | 1104 S. Wabash Ave.

    posted October 27, 2011

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  • Here’s What You Need to Know for Wrapping Up the Year and Moving Out!

    With the end of the semester almost here, we know you’ve got all kinds of loose ends to tie and deadlines to make. That’s why we’ve compiled a check-out checklist for you so you know exactly what is expected of you as you part ways with your Residence Hall on May 5th or 6th.

    posted April 19, 2012

  • Summer Housing Available

    Columbia College Summer Housing 2012 contracts are now available. We offer apartment style housing, located in the University Center at 525 S. State Street.

    posted April 19, 2012

  • Residence Life Exit Survey

    We in Residence Life hope your year is ending well. We are very interested to hear your feedback about Residence Life. Please take a moment to complete our survey.

    posted April 17, 2012

  • Spring Field Days

    Don’t let the end of the semester keep you from getting some fresh air and a little exercise. Spring Field Days is happening on April 27th in Grant Park.

    posted April 16, 2012

  • RHA MEETING CANCELLED | TUESDAY, MARCH 27TH

    Please note that the March 27th RHA meeting is cancelled due to spring break.

    posted March 13, 2012

  • Time Management Tips From Residence Life

    College students have some of the busiest lives and the craziest schedules. But you can take back your time with a little time management. Students who looked back on their college years said if they could go back and do anything over, they would manage their time better. But why be one of those people when you can do something about it now?

    posted March 12, 2012

  • Spring Break Safety Tips

    Spring break: a week of relaxation, some fun and (hopefully) some sun. It’s easy, however, to lose sight of safety, especially when you’re in a new and exciting city with your friends. But whether you’re planning on staying in the city or going elsewhere to enjoy your week away from school, keep in mind some of these safety tips that’ll help you stay smart and protect yourself during spring break.

    posted March 12, 2012

  • 2012 Residence Life Contract Campaign Schedule

    The Contract Renewal Campaign is an opportunity for current Columbia students and residents to choose the specific room they want to live in for the 2012-2013 academic year. With the assistance of a Residence Life staff member, students will easily be able to sign a contract for on-campus housing.

    The Contract Renewal Campaign begins Monday, February 20th and goes through Friday, March 2nd 2012 in the Residence Life office | 731 S. Plymouth Ct. Your sign-up date will depend on your housing status at that time.

    posted February 20, 2012

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  • Manifest’s 2012 Student Creative Director: Rocio Lopez

    Each year the entire Manifest brand is rethought, with everything re-imagined from the Manifest website, to the buttons, posters and, of course, the iconic T-shirt. At the heart of this process is the student creative director whose design is the seed for the entire brand. This year’s Manifest student creative director is Rocio Lopez, a Venezuela native who moved to Chicago in 2006.

    posted April 20, 2012

  • Introducing your 2012 Valedictorians

    Each year, Valedictorians are selected to address their graduating class during each commencement ceremony. Students are selected for this honor based on sustained academic excellence and other outstanding accomplishments that contribute to life at Columbia, the community, and/or the arts. Let’s give it up for their hard work and many, many accomplishments!

    posted April 13, 2012

  • 2012 Honorary Degree Recipients

    Each year at Columbia’s commencement ceremonies, we honor outstanding individuals in the arts, education, politics and public information – people who have engaged their great talents in important human service and whose life work embodies the college’s ideals and spirit.

    This year, the President’s Office and the Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs are proud to announce six outstanding honorees, individuals whose interdisciplinary approaches have resulted in visionary work that both embodies the spirit of the College and echoes concepts set forth in our strategic plan.

    posted April 13, 2012

  • When do I pick up my guest tickets for commencement?

    Tickets will be distributed on April 17-18 and April 24-25 between 11am and 3pm in the Conaway Center | 1104 S. Wabash Ave.

    Students will need to bring their student I.D. and sign for their tickets in order to claim them. Tickets cannot be mailed, and there is no will call. Students may send a representative to pick up their tickets for them. Please print and complete the proxy pick up form.

    posted April 13, 2012

  • How can we be better: Let us know before you leave!

    Congratulations! You are graduating!

    And before you go off to new and exciting things, we would like to ask you for your feedback one last time.

    We invite you to fill out the Graduating Student Survey.

    posted April 11, 2012

  • Get Your Tickets Now for Commencement 2012!

    The online ticket reservation system is now open to graduating students for the 2012 commencement ceremonies being held at the historic Chicago Theater May 5th and 6th. Students are offered up to six tickets, but can request more. Extra tickets are first-come, first-serve, so reserve yours today!

    posted February 7, 2012

  • Columbia Will Launch an Online Commencement Ticketing System

    The 2012 commencement will be a ticketed event. Each graduating student will receive six tickets for family and friends. Among colleges and universities we surveyed, six tickets is a generous per graduate allotment. The online ticket confirmation system will go live in early Spring and physical distribution of tickets will take place in the weeks prior to the ceremony. Graduates must have completed their graduation audit to claim their tickets.

    posted November 22, 2011

  • New Commencement Dates, Place for 2012

    As a result of the revision to the Spring 2012 academic calendar, Columbia’s Commencement weekend has been moved up two weeks and a new venue, The Chicago Theatre, has been selected to host the ceremonies.

    posted November 14, 2011

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  • Manifest’s 2012 Student Creative Director: Rocio Lopez

    Each year the entire Manifest brand is rethought, with everything re-imagined from the Manifest website, to the buttons, posters and, of course, the iconic T-shirt. At the heart of this process is the student creative director whose design is the seed for the entire brand. This year’s Manifest student creative director is Rocio Lopez, a Venezuela native who moved to Chicago in 2006.

    posted April 20, 2012

  • Gayme On for Gender Fusions 2012

    The annual Gender Fusions, hosted by Multicultural Affairs, will be held on Saturday, April 14 at Stage Two, 618 S. Michigan Ave. Gender Fusions, which began in 2005, celebrates all things LGBTQ with preformances and events throughout the day.

    posted April 4, 2012

  • Columbia Offers Different Speech Courses

    You Have Options Visit your College Advisor in the College Advising Center to learn more about specific speech courses not listed here. Oral Communications and Public Speaking for Managers Course number: 28-2710 Students prepare and present several different types of

    posted March 7, 2012

  • Columbia Renegades Upcoming Activities: Get your game on!

    Get Involved For more information about anything else (or if the do not get an immediate response from the captain) contact athletics@colum.edu. You can also like Columbia Renegades on Facebook to stay updated! Spring is on its way, and that

    posted March 6, 2012

  • Art + Design Department Offers Additional Course Sections, Fall 2012

    The Art + Design Department will be undergoing extensive construction on the 8th and 10th floors of 623 S. Wabash Ave. during the spring and summer 2013 semesters, affecting certain Art + Design classes that cannot be run during this time. Many of these courses are also open to students outside of the department. The department will be offering additional sections of these courses during the fall 2012 semester.

    posted March 5, 2012

  • Center for Book and Paper Arts offers courses to undergraduates

    Classes at Columbia can be sometimes non-traditional, especially the undergraduate classes within the Center for Book and Paper Arts | 1104 S. Wabash, 2nd floor.  Typically, courses in this department are for Graduate students, but there are three available for undergraduates in any major: Beginning Bookbinding, Letterpress Studio, and Paper Arts.

    posted March 5, 2012

  • Echo: One Magazine, Three Classes

    Echo Magazine is the “Creative Posse” student principle on steroids. Two journalism classes and an Art + Design class breaking bread to create a distinctive print product and a continuous stream of web content. There’s something for everyone interested in magazine journalism, layout and online content.

    posted February 29, 2012

  • Columbia College Jazz Ensemble Wins Jazz Awards

    Upcoming Performances March 3: Music Department Open House in the Concert Hall 11am-2:30pm March 16: NEA Jazz Master Benny Golson in the Concert Hall 7:30pm April 6: Virtuoso Trombonist Wycliffe Gordon in the Concert Hall 7:30pm April 18: Saxophonist Dimitri

    posted February 29, 2012

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  • Upcoming Event: National Day of Silence

    Friday April 20, 2012 Join us as we commit to a day of silence, bringing attention to anti-LGBT name-calling. bullying and harassment. Don’t forget to pick up your ‘vow of silence’ button from Multicultural Affairs at 618 S. Michigan Ave./4th

    posted April 12, 2012

  • Upcoming Event: Gender Fusions 8

    Gender Fusions is a mind-blowing, genre-busting night of queer performance and community dialogue celebrating the fierce spirit of the Queer community! Gender Fusions offers up a luminous and rousing spectacle of drag, burlesque, spoken word, theatre, dance and song featuring

    posted April 12, 2012

  • Upcoming Event: Young Sun Han: Making the Personal Public

    Monday, April 16, 2012 3:00pm until 4:30pm Multicultural Affairs, 618 S. Michigan Ave., 4th floor Join us for a discussion with Korean-American/Kiwi artist Young Sun Han, the runner-up on Season 2 of Bravo’s reality competition “Work of Art: The Next

    posted April 12, 2012

  • Building Your Savings – April 18th

    Whether you have access to a retirement account or want to save up for a major expense, small contributions will build and grow over time. Join the DOL and the Portfolio Center for a session on Building Your Savings. We will translate 401(k), IRA, savings and more into steps that can help you find solid financial footing.

    posted April 4, 2012

  • 2012 Commencement Photo Winner

    President Warrick Carter has chosen Jacob Watts’ image as the official commencement photo for the class of 2012 as part of the 2nd Annual Commencement Photo Competition. Jacob’s work will appear in print and online commencement materials, including the commencement banner, website, announcements, invitations, programs and other related materials.

    posted March 17, 2012

  • Graduating Students – last day to reserve guest tickets is Friday April 6

    Hey, Graduating Students – the final day to reserve guest tickets for the 2012 commencement ceremonies is Friday, April 6.

    You can reserve them at students.colum.edu/tickets!

    posted March 16, 2012

  • Audition for Gender Fusions 8: This Week!

    Calling All LGBTQ Student Performers Wanna perform at Gender Fusions 8? Make it top notch! Bring it!  SONG. DANCE. DRAG. BURLESQUE. SPOKEN WORD. COMEDY. ETC. Auditions: Monday | March 12 | 3-6 pm Tuesday | March 13 | 7-9 pm Wednesday | March 14| 12-2 pm

    posted March 9, 2012

  • In the News: 2012 Creating Change Conference

    A couple weeks back I went to the Creating Change Conference with six, super awesome Colum Queers and now we are famous! That’s right, all the coolest journalism students want to interview us. We are in high demand. Click this

    posted February 20, 2012

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